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Seabird erosion - tourist beach closed to public

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The grant for the works is $2 million, therefore the council has to 'take the most cost effective solution,' Gingin chief executive Jeremy Edwards said.

February 16, 2016 — 4:43pm

Now that the road between homes and the beach is gone, not only is private property under threat but also infrastructure such as power lines. — 1/6
Now that the road between homes and the beach is gone, not only is private property under threat but also infrastructure such as power lines.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD

Breakwaters, while potentially prohibitively expensive, have been named the best option. — 2/6
Breakwaters, while potentially prohibitively expensive, have been named the best option.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD

A 500-metre seawall will have to be constructed on the public beach if tenders for the breakwaters come in over $2 million. — 3/6
A 500-metre seawall will have to be constructed on the public beach if tenders for the breakwaters come in over $2 million.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD

Temporary reinforcing works on the beach quickly lost their covering of sand, creating an even more hazardous environment. — 4/6
Temporary reinforcing works on the beach quickly lost their covering of sand, creating an even more hazardous environment.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD

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Seabird's tourist beach, its main asset, is closed to the public. — 5/6
Seabird's tourist beach, its main asset, is closed to the public.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD

Seabird's tourist beach, its main asset, is closed to the public. — 6/6
Seabird's tourist beach, its main asset, is closed to the public.Credit:Shire of Gingin and GHD