Council to stabilise seawall at The Entrance

A big chunk of seawall is being strengthened at a popular Central Coast holiday resort.

Wyong Shire Council will start work next week to stabilise more than 100 metres of the seawall at The Entrance between Picnic Point and the bridge.

Council has engaged a specialist contractor to complete the works, which are expected to start next Monday, October 26.

“Voids have formed beneath the footpath slab along the seawall as a result of erosion,” Council’s Acting Operations Manager of Open Space and Recreation Lisa Sheppard said.

“Council staff have conducted extensive investigations to determine an appropriate repair method to ensure the structural integrity of the seawall is maintained.”

The work to stabilise the seawall will be carried out between 7am and 5pm and take about a week to complete.

During this time, Council will take steps to ensure locals and visitors to the area are not greatly affected by the works.

“Nearby residents and businesses will be notified of the works in writing and they may experience a small amount of inconvenience due to limited pedestrian access, reduced parking availability and the potential generation of dust and noise from the machinery,” Ms Sheppard said.

“The work site will also be cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access and signage will be in place to safely redirect pedestrians and cyclists.

“There may also be a temporary reduction in parking along this section of The Entrance Road whilst the work is in progress.”

Council has undertaken root mapping along the seawall to reduce the potential impact of the works on the root zones of Norfolk Island Pine and Port Jackson Fig trees adjacent to the seawall structure.

Galvanised screw piles will be installed at intervals along the land side of the footpath to further support the concrete slabs.

Ms Sheppard said this method of repair will have a minimal impact on the surrounding environment.

Media contact: Cameron Bell (02) 4350 1667

Page last updated: 20/10/09