Sand nourishment works begin at Skenes Creek

Beach nourishment works will begin this Wednesday, September 17,  at Skenes Creek, with sand carefully transported from Apollo Bay (south of Point Bunbury) to strengthen and protect the foreshore.

 

Skenes Creek is a popular coastal destination, with community facilities, visitor infrastructure and natural values all located close to the shoreline. By moving sand from areas of natural build-up to where it’s needed most, the works will help buffer the coastline against storm surges and erosion.

The Skenes Creek coastline is also home to the vulnerable hooded plover, a small shorebird that nests directly on the sand. Active monitoring will be in place throughout the project to ensure their protection, with measures taken to avoid disturbance to nesting sites.

Heavy machinery will be operating along the foreshore during the sand movement. Beach users are asked to follow all safety signage and instructions, and to take extra care around work areas.

The sand nourishment is one of several coastal protection measures underway across the region, designed to maintain safe, accessible beaches for both locals and visitors.