Pilot Bay sand to be replenished ahead of summer

Pilot Bay erosion.

Ahead of a long, hot summer for Mount Maunganui beaches, sand will be replenished at Pilot Bay starting next week.

Also known as beach renourishment, sand is typically replenished to replace sediment that’s been lost due to storm damage, drift, wind and wave action, says a statement from Tauranga City Council.

"We are adding sand to areas across Pilot Bay which have been affected by recent weather events like Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused considerable coastal erosion. 

"Sand will be replaced in small sections along Pilot Bay, meaning that parts of the beach will be temporarily fenced off and inaccessible for short periods over approximately five days. 

"Working this way still maintains some beach access for our community."

During these works, council says several carparks located near Salisbury Wharf and the corner of Salisbury Ave and The Mall, will be unavailable.

The public toilets located along The Mall (near Pacific Ave) will remain open. 

The last time sand was replaced in this area was 2021. 

Council says this work is weather-dependent.

"If it is delayed because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be carried out at another suitable date."

 

2 comments

Rubbish

Posted on 26-10-2023 20:25 | By Naysay

Absolute rubbish . Stop dredging the harbour for your commercial use. There are never been this issue before you allowed these consents.


The Master

Posted on 27-10-2023 12:41 | By Ian Stevenson

I wonder, yes most likely a direct result, ongoing problem of dredging out the Harbour channel. Obviously that impacts the adjoining sand banks/beaches adjacent. Will the Port of Tauranga be paying for all this?


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