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Published on 14 September 2026
Repairs to the Torquay Surf Beach seawall are about to get underway, with crews on the ground in early October.
Up to 50 metres of damaged seawall will be totally replaced, including new concrete footings and bluestone to match other parts of the wall.
An additional 25 metres of seawall maintenance works will also be completed to strengthen and repair damage, and the existing staircase will be replaced.
To complete works on the beach, the rock bags will be removed, and a cofferdam will be constructed to keep the worksite separate from the ocean and tides.
‘Cofferdams’ are temporary, watertight enclosure where the inside can be pumped dry for safe construction.
Access to the surrounding beach and foreshore will be maintained over the busy holiday period, but there will be temporary fencing and exclusion areas in place to keep workers and the public safe.
Construction during the Summer period is the only option as there are generally less storms and large swell events that would damage the work site or prevent works progressing.
Concrete will be poured several times throughout the project, pumped down to the worksite through pipes from the Voss carpark. During these short times, the beach access stairs will be closed but the kiosk will remain open.
Earlier this year, GORCAPA also replaced the beach access ramp in front of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club.
Quotes attributable to Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority CEO, Christine Ferguson
“We’re repairing damaged sections of the sea wall and will work hard to minimise any impacts on visitors over the holidays. The beach, foreshore, club and amenities block will be open throughout.”
“Working on a beach in a tidal zone is a complex job so people will see the construction of a cofferdam on the sand around the site to keep it protected from the tide and waves as much as possible.”
“Thanks to everyone for following the temporary fencing and signage to keep themselves and workers safe.”