I’m very pleased to share that Council crews and machinery will be out on the sand berm at The Entrance channel in the coming weeks, commencing Council’s proactive program of works to move sand from the sand spit at The Entrance. 

The sand will be relocated to the northern foreshores of Karagi Point Reserve to renourish some of the eroded areas there, which put us in a stronger position if any flood mitigation works are required this winter. 

Although the focus of the works at this time is to protect and improve access and amenity around Karagi Point Reserve and the infrastructure there, these works will make it easier for Council to respond during a severe weather event, if one arises. 

Council has also chosen this timing as the critically endangered Little Terns have now flown to the northern hemisphere for winter.

Protecting, restoring and managing our natural assets, including Tuggerah Lakes, is of high importance to Council and the strategic management of Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance channel is undertaken on the foundation of expert studies, estuary and coastal management intelligence tools, and the expertise of specialist consultants and Council staff.

Council is currently working towards the development of an Entrance Management Strategy through the Tuggerah Lakes Coastal Management Program. I strongly encourage interested community members to register their interest via the link below to stay up to date with news and opportunities to be involved.

Register your interest here: https://centralcoastcouncil.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3b1auGeDnuoRMRo 

Learn more on how Council monitors and manages Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance channel. 

Rik Hart, Administrator