LINE IN THE SAND-SAY NO TO SEAWALLS

From its inception the Northern Beaches Branch has campaigned hard against the construction of a seawall along Collaroy Narrabeen Beach, first with a 3,000 signature petition then by showing decision makers these signatures were real by lining the beach with protestors in 2002. Our efforts saved the public paying for the construction and maintenance of a seawall stretching over 1.2km using the public beach for around 70% of its length and estimated to estimated cost of $14M plus ongoing maintenance. Surfrider continues to campaign for sand nourishment from identified offshore sources as the seawall is being designed using primarily private property and landowners money. Surfrider Gardens reserve acknowledges and commemorates “The Line In The Sand”campaign.