Central Coast Council said that they will start pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months.
The timing for the works’ commencement follows the end of the 2024-2025 Little Tern breeding season at Karagi Point sand pit, with the last birds departing the site in early February.
Council’s pro-active management works on establishing the pilot channel will now begin on 24 February, and will be similar to that created in 2024, which proved a key factor in minimizing flood impact during heavy wet weather during autumn and winter.
As was done in 2024, Council will establish the pilot channel, by excavating sand from the sand berm and to the north of the rock shelf as a pre-emptive action.
This work is in accordance with Council’s procedures to reduce the time and effort required by Council work crews in the event of a flood and to ensure appropriate response actions are implemented faster for the community.