Elliot Heads Sand-Filled Geotextile Groyne
- ICM Projects
- Dec 21, 2007
- 1 min read
A 130m sand-filled geotextile groyne that reduced erosion at Elliot Heads, near Hervey Bay, widening the beach by up to 50 metres.
Project Details
Client: Private
Date: 2007
Location: Elliot Heads, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
About This Project
The Challenge
The site, immediately south of the Elliott River entrance in Hervey Bay, was originally linked to Dr Mays Island. Breaching of the sand spit in the 1950s caused considerable erosion at Mays Point - 3 to 10 metres a year - and a long-term realignment of the coast to the south.
The Solution
ICM developed an erosion management strategy centred on a 130m long training wall/groyne to reduce infilling of the estuary, act as a control point, realign and widen the beaches south of the Elliott River entrance, and improve navigation within the river entrance.
The works were constructed using close to 1,000 sand-filled geotextile containers. The design incorporated a lower crest to minimise visual and coastal-process impacts, and a flexible toe to let the structure accommodate the dynamics of the adjacent Elliott River.
The works have proven very successful, widening the beach by up to 50m and stabilising the previously eroding dunes.
Services Provided
Erosion Management Strategy Development
Groyne Design
Cost Estimate
Approvals
Contract Preparation
Construction Supervision & Certification
Project Management
Condition Surveys
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With decades of experience delivering tailored coastal protection solutions, International Coastal Management specialises in groyne systems and geotextile structures that deliver long-term shoreline stability. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.
