April 6, 2020 - Cardwell sand nourishment and ramp repair program
Cardwell Beach and boat ramp will receive a much deserved face lift with Council to begin a sand nourishment and ramp repair program worth $132,000.
The program will replace 4,000m3 of sand which was eroded from the Cardwell shoreline in 2019 due to storm activity, with $102,000 received from the jointly funded Queensland and Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA).
Sand nourishment programs are designed to protect road and other public assets by providing a buffer to erosion and protect road, water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure, additional to protecting walking tracks and vegetation on the foreshore.
Sand will be mainly sourced from the Catcher Groyne located at the Northern end of Marine Parade to be spread from Scott to Sheridan Streets.
Simultaneous works worth $30,000 will also take place by Council on behalf of Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to repair the Cardwell boat ramp.