Cowan Cowan erosion protection works - Moreton Island
Brisbane City Council has completed works at Cowan Cowan on Moreton Island to reduce existing erosion and provide some protection against further erosion caused by storms, wind and tidal movements.
The works were an action identified for the area through the ongoing development of Council's Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy.
Project summary
| Address | Cowan Cowan, Moreton Island |
|---|---|
| Ward | Deagon |
| Project outcomes | Works will reduce existing erosion and provide Cowan Cowan's shoreline with some protection against future erosion |
| Latest update | Project complete |
About the project
The works involved relocating sand from the low tide area of Cowan Cowan beach to an 850-metre section of eroded foreshore in front of the Cowan Cowan township.
Earthmoving equipment was used to relocate the sand.
Council would like to thank the community for their patience while these important works were undertaken.
More information
If you would like to provide feedback or get more information about this project, you can:
- phone the project team during business hours on 1800 884 681
- phone Council after hours on 07 3403 8888
- email the project team
- write to:
Cowan Cowan erosion protection works
City Projects
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.