The NSW Government and Wollongong City Council are working to end the erosion on part of the Windang Foreshore.
Work will occur along 330 metres of the foreshore to restore safety and return the area to the community for the enjoyment of thousands of locals and visitors.
Erosion has been a chronic issue for the foreshore since the entrance to Lake Illawarra entrance was permanently opened in 2007. It’s estimated in the last few years around 10 metres of foreshore have been lost due to strong tidal flows.
This destruction has seen the foreshore locked away from the community for safety as the erosion claimed a playground, several jetties and placed pressure on roads, utilities and Norfolk Island Pines that line the foreshore.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027, after the peak tourism season and take around nine months.
The stabilisation work will see rock revetments repaired and constructed to protect public land, infrastructure, Aboriginal cultural heritage and community access. The Minns Labor Government will contribute $4 million to the project which will be matched by another $4 million from Wollongong City Council.
In the lead-up to construction, Wollongong City Council has undertaken a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) to identify and assess any potential impacts from the works.
