Have Your Say : https://haveyoursay.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/SouthernBeaches
What is your relationship with Newcastle? (pick all that apply)
I live in Newcastle
I work in Newcastle
I study in Newcastle
I own/operate a business in Newcastle
Which option best describes your usage of our coastline? (pick one only)
Surfer / board rider / body surfer
Swimmer Snorkeller / scuba diver
Nipper / surf lifesaving community
Fisherman Kite surfer / air sports
Bathers Way user (walker / runner / dog walker)
Overall, how familiar are you with the issues facing our Southern Beaches?
Very familiar
Based on what you know now, which of the following management strategies do you feel is the most appropriate overall?
Protection
Of the options available for Merewether Beach and Dixon Park Beach, which is your most preferred?
Option 1: Maintain seawall + amenity sand nourishment
Can you let us know why this is your preferred option?
It will offer protection to existing assets
It means that existing assets will not need to be relocated
The cost is reasonable
Of the options available for Bar Beach, which is your most preferred?
Option 2: Seawall + amenity sand nourishment
Can you let us know why this is your preferred option?
It provides some protection to existing assets (but the Cooks Hill SLSC may still need to be relocated)
Do you have any other comments about how this section of coastline should be managed?
Our community assets should be protected, the artificial sourcing of sand is a prohibitive ongoing cost.