The delivery of five-and-a-half-thousand tonnes of sand to Stockton Beach began this week.
The sand is a part of City of Newcastle’s anticipated beach nourishment project, in response to the severe erosion at the southern end of the beach.
The City has been planning the $350,000 project for more than a month and is still working with the state government to prepare a long-term plan for the beach.
Stockton Surf Life Saving Club President Callan Nickerson said the start of the project was good news for his members, with the project slated for completion before the Christmas period.
“The Christmas holidays are a big part of our season with volunteer patrols and club members all using the beach so, while it may be short-term, we are looking forward to seeing the results and getting sand back on this stretch of the beach,” Mr Nickerson said.
Up to 50 trucks a day will deliver sand to the eastern part of King Street using Fullerton Street and King Street from Nelson Bay Road.
There will be no public access to the southern section of Stockton Beach between the Lexie’s café accessway and King Street for the duration of the project.
In 2020, a second stage is planned with more sand to be placed north of the Lexie’s café accessway, subject to further funding approvals.
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