The Emu Park Surf Life Saving Club Revetment Wall project aims to address ongoing erosion issues at Emu Park’s Main Beach, where ocean swells have damaged the existing seawall, placing foreshore infrastructure and public access points at risk.
Livingstone Shire Council is working in partnership with the Emu Park Surf Life Saving Club to develop a new, engineer-certified revetment wall design that will provide long-term coastal protection. This design phase will ensure the wall is structurally sound, environmentally sustainable, and capable of withstanding hazardous coastal conditions.
A project manager and qualified coastal engineer will oversee the design process, which will also include upgrades to the existing beach ramp to enhance SLSC vehicle and pedestrian access and improve resilience.
The final design and cost estimates are expected by late June 2025, allowing Council and EPSLSC to pursue funding for the construction phase. Once built, the revetment wall will help safeguard critical community infrastructure, protect the natural foreshore, and ensure the long-term sustainability of this popular coastal area.
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The repair of the Emu Park Revetment Wall aligns with Council’s broader Master Plan for the southern end of Emu Park, particularly around the Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC).
The plan includes:
- Seawall Construction: Strengthening coastal resilience against erosion and storm surges.
- Vehicle Access: Ensuring essential access for lifesaving and emergency vehicles.
- Land Tenure: Securing land tenure for the SLSC to support ongoing operations.
- Pathway Extensions: Exploring pathway extensions along the Esplanade to Shelly Beach to improve pedestrian access.
As part of this initiative, Council has also removed selected trees in the foredune area, making way for replanting with native species that enhance local biodiversity.
