From this week Jayteens Park will be closed to the public as more than 5,500 cubic metres of sand is delivered to the site ahead of critical sand nourishment works in the area.
It marks the start of work in this area on the Bargara Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) developed by Bundaberg Regional Council to manage shoreline erosion in Bargara.
Environment and Natural Resources portfolio spokesperson Cr Jason Bartels said the work itself would begin in May with the aim to replenish and stabilise the adjacent shoreline, providing both short-term relief and long-term resilience.
“The Bargara coastline, with its unique mix of sandy and rocky shores, natural headlands and coastal structures has been increasingly impacted by ongoing changes in weather patterns,” he said.
“Over time, these natural forces erode the sand, which not only threatens the shoreline but also impacts critical infrastructure, coastal habitats, and recreational spaces.
“Jayteens Park has been one of many spots impacted, with localised erosion in the area over the past five years.”
The stockpile site will be fully secured by temporary fencing from now until the end of the project to ensure safety, and public access will be restricted.
However, the dog off-leash area within Jayteens Park will remain open, with users being asked to follow temporary detour signage in place.
Heavy vehicles will access Jayteens Park via Bargara Road and Holland Street.
The Bargara SEMP is one of the priority short-term actions identified in the Council’s broader Coastal Hazard Adaption Strategy, focused on safeguarding the region’s coastline and its environmental, recreational, and economic value.
This project is being delivered under the QCoast2100 program, funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by the LGAQ.
Additional areas along the coastline will be considered for sand nourishment woks in the next financial year, pending funding.
For further updates and information on the Bargara Shoreline Erosion Management Plan, visit the Our Bundaberg Region website here.
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