Inverloch dredging wraps up but beach restoration works go on
THE dredging phase of the Inverloch beach reinstatement project has officially concluded with ground crews remaining on site along the surf beach to shift, shape, and level the newly deposited sand.
THE critical sand dredging phase of the Inverloch beach reinstatement project has officially concluded marking a significant milestone in restoring the area’s heavily eroded coastline.
But, according to a communique to stakeholders from DEECA’s Gippsland Coastal Projects team, work on the beach will continue.
“Dredging activities for this project have now been completed for Inverloch and Hall Contracting will commence removal of the pipeline and dredge,” they said on Friday.
“Works are not yet finished though, with sand continuing to be moved over the coming week to ensure the design intent is met.
“This will include seeing increased plant and truck activity along this stretch of beach.”
DEECA has asked that beach goers continue to be mindful that this is an active construction site and the plant works, alongside demobilisation of the pipe, will result in increased activity across the beach.
“Please observe all safety flags, signage and direction from Hall contracting,” they said.
“The project next steps will see revegetation works lead by Bass Coast Shire Council and the South Gippsland Conservation Society.”
DEECA and Hall Contracting have thanked the community for their continued patience, support and interest in this project.
The dredging part of the project, which had a goal of pumping upwards of 100,000 cubic metres of sand from Anderson Inlet 3km to 4km along the coast to the Inverloch Surf Beach started on June 1.
