Media response - Christies Beach sea wall repair

Published on 06 September 2024

Response to the Fleurieu Sun.

• The journalist asked for comments about funding the council received to help protect Christies Beach's cliffs from erosion and sea-level rise.

City of Onkaparinga Director Operations Kirk Richardson said upgrading the ageing structure – by increasing its height, width, steepness and rock size – will ensure the cliff can withstand wave erosion and sea-level rise impacts for many years to come.

“We’ve been on the front foot with climate adaptation and sea-level rise impacts for a long time, and we know the cliffs at Witton Bluff north would be threatened without adequate protection,” he said.

“It’s really pleasing we’ll now be able to carry out this important environmental sustainability work, but even more pleasing we can do it alongside the construction of the Witton Bluff Base Trail, significantly reducing construction costs and impacts on the community.”

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