THE DEPARTMENT of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) has proposed four potential solutions for Portsea Front Beach and is seeking community feedback. The options include three long-term solutions and a fourth like-for-like replacement of the current geotextile seawall. The seawall was installed in 2010 and then upgraded in 2019 to help stabilise the shoreline after significant erosion over many years. DEECA said it has “provided important protection” but is reaching the end of its 10-year design life. The department commissioned an independent coastal engineering consultancy, who reviewed previous studies and undertook a comprehensive Coastal Processes Study. Three potential erosion…
Tuesday, October 13
