Beach nourishment works begin at Mounts Bay

Published on 27 August 2025

Beach nourishment works will commence tomorrow at Mounts Bay, Marengo, as part of ongoing efforts to protect coastal infrastructure and natural values in the area.

Sand will be carefully sourced from areas south of Point Bunbury, Apollo Bay and placed at Mounts Bay to build up and stabilise the foreshore.

These works are designed to safeguard the roadway, essential underground services, and community assets from the impacts of ongoing erosion and severe weather events.

Protecting local wildlife remains a priority throughout the works. Active monitoring of hooded plovers, a threatened shorebird that nests along this coastline, will take place to ensure their safety during the nourishment works.

Community members and visitors are encouraged to observe all safety signage and be mindful of heavy equipment being operated in and around these work areas.

We thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we progress these important protection works along the coast.  

Quote attributable to Acting Climate Action and Resilience Manager, Rob Armstrong:  

“We conduct regular beach nourishment along the coast and will continue to keep working to protect these beautiful areas from storm surges and high tides.”  

“Beach nourishment is proven to be a consistent and effective approach, acting as the first line of defence to shield the area from storm surges."  

“We’re asking all locals and visitors to be mindful of the large trucks and equipment, follow onsite signage, and avoid the areas where the nourishment is being undertaken.”