Reality Check: The Devastating Effects of Beach Erosion
Beach erosion’s impact can no longer be ignored. The challenge now is to stop losing ground while protecting our precious environment. Is sustainable erosion control possible? And how serious is the current situation?
The Current Scenario in Australia and the Pacific Islands
Your favorite beach slowly narrows, and the escarpment starts crumbling during storms or king tides. Beach sand levels vary, but the narrowing seems worse than before. Do we let it go? Retreat? What about the road so close to the beach? Should we install a seawall, or will that make it worse? Who is responsible? Who will pay?
These questions are frequently asked.
Discussions can get heated because we care so much about our strips of sand, and most solutions have both pros and cons.
Sustainable Erosion Control with Rock Bags
We can’t provide the ultimate answer, but we can offer a solution that many consider good and affordable: a strong engineered net filled with local rocks. These Rock Bags form an excellent buffer, made mostly of natural materials. Our Rock Bags are made from 100% recycled materials, like water bottles, and have a long lifespan.
If covered by soil, vegetation will soon grow over them. Watch the simple steps to install Rock Bags made from 100% recycled materials.
To learn more about this sustainable erosion control method, call Justin at 02 9091 0360 or contact Bluemont.
Check out some of our projects:
- Seawall Erosion Control in NSW with Fish-Friendly Rock Bags
- Rock Bags at Collaroy Beach – The Other Seawall
- Rock Bags: Home for Seaweed and Fishes
Please contact us, let’s discuss your project’s needs:
Phone: +64 (9) 872 2622
Email: info@bluemont.nz
To find out more, please contact us filling up the form in our contact page.