Merimbula Beach dune restoration

Coastal Management Program Case Study

Bega Valley Shire Council has restored a large area of native dune vegetation at Merimbula Beach and helped protect the dune from further erosion by repairing and extending fencing.

Date
1 April 2013
Publisher
Office of Environment and Heritage
Type
Publication
Cost
Free
Language
English
Tags
  • ISBN 978-1-74293-848-6
  • ID OEH20130083
  • File PDF 111KB
  • Pages 3
  • Name merimbula-beach-dune-restoration-130083.pdf

Urbanisation, multiple access points and damaged dune vegetation had resulted in areas of exposed, unconsolidated sands which were highly vulnerable to erosion.

This project was part of a large scale program of dune protection and rehabilitation targeting the Bega Valley Shire’s urban beaches: Bermagui (Camel Rock, Horseshoe Bay); Tathra Beach; and Eden (Aslings Beach). Merimbula Beach was identified as the next highest priority beach requiring rehabilitation.