Foreshore upgrade ticks all the environmentally friendly boxes

The foreshore at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale has recently had an upgrade to prevent further erosion where the bay meets the park.

The upgrade includes a 130-metre sandstone seawall, 80 metres of bespoke rock revetment seawall and stairs, as well as accessible ramp access making the beautiful Pittwater foreshore accessible to people of all abilities. Accompanying the upgrade was returfing, new gardens, and seating.

The aim of the project was to be as sustainable as possible by utilising a design that did not require material to be excavated and taken offsite to be disposed of in landfill.

Council also used natural marine-grade sandstone with a life cycle in excess of 200 years meaning no maintenance is required. This philosophy flowed through to the turf and material selections to make sure that they were resilient to the high saline environment found at the site.

The design and construction was delivered in-house and will make this popular regional park more resilient to higher tides and the effects of erosion. It will also protect the very sensitive surrounding natural environment from the effects of sedimentation.

Little disruption was caused by the works as it was carried out in stages over six months to minimise the impact on the community and keep access to the parklands and foreshore.

The foreshore and park are now open to the public and is a perfect spot to walk your dog, kick a ball around, or have a picnic overlooking the picturesque bay.