Dredging starts to rescue Queensland beach losing metres to storms
Moore Park Beach lost five metres of shoreline to Cyclone Alfred. Dredging is underway to restore it.
Moore Park Beach lost five metres of foreshore when Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit in early 2025. A March flood then caused further damage.
The flood moved the creek mouth about 200 metres north. The Bundaberg Regional Council has begun dredging.
They will reshape Moore Park Creek and return sand to the beach. The safety fencing should be removed in time for Christmas.
Experts say the council needs longer-term solutions. Coastal erosion will likely grow worse as storms become more powerful.
The council has secured almost $140,000 in state and federal funding. This money will help develop a shoreline erosion management plan.
The community association warns of a risk. Unless the beach is stabilised, it will probably become a financial burden on the community.
- 5 metres from Cyclone Alfred
- Foreshore loss
- 200 metres north
- Creek mouth shift
- Almost $140,000
- Funding secured
- 400 kilometres north of Brisbane
- Location
Why it mattersFast coastal erosion puts communities and buildings at risk as severe storms grow stronger. Both emergency action and long-term planning are needed.
AustraliaRegional Queensland beaches face increasing erosion from cyclones and floods, affecting regional tourism, property values, and council budgets across Australia's coast.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 47 min ago
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