Douglas Shire Council has arranged for emergency beach nourishment works to start at Newell Beach 30 September. The replenishment is needed to ensure public safety and to protect property.
The plan is to move an estimated 2000m3 of sand from a stockpile at the Daintree Ferry, to Newell Beach over a period of four days. Six body trucks will be operating to transfer the sand and heavy machinery will be operating on the beach to move the sand.
Material will be placed on the beach at the front of properties located at 5-11 Cyril Close and, 10 and 11 Olive Street, as well as in front of the beach access point. Refer to the map below.
Trucks and heavy machinery will be accessing the beach near Cyril Close and will operate from 7am through to 5pm.
- Traffic control will be stationed on the corner of Newell Beach Road and Cyril Close to direct traffic and trucks. Please take care when walking, riding or driving in this area.
- Cyril Close Beach Access will be closed to pedestrians during works.
- Please avoid the beach south of the Cyril Close Beach Access while the loader is in operation
If you have any questions, please contact Gaye Scott on 0418 793 009 or email gaye.scott@douglas.qld.gov.au.
