- Up to $1.1 million to be provided to the Shire of Gingin to establish rock bag structure to prevent erosion in Lancelin
- Structure provides an interim solution while longer term measures are assessed
- Works set to be complete ahead of next year’s winter storm season
The Cook Labor Government is offering up to $1.1 million in funding towards the construction of a temporary coastal protection structure for North Lancelin.
Coastal engineers, working in consultation with the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), urgently assessed a design for the new structure.
The proposed interim solution will see a 110-metre long, 4.5-metre-high structure made of rock bags implemented at an estimated cost of about $1.2 million.
The Cook Labor Government will fund the majority of the work after a $152,750 commitment from the Shire.
The rock bags will provide protection from erosion for about five years, removing the immediate threat to public assets and the coastal dune system.
Design options were assessed for performance, adaptability, environmental impacts, cost, and delivery timeframe.
Following the Council’s decision, DTMI will work with Shire officers to ensure tenders are called in September, allowing for the timely completion of the works ahead of next winter’s storm season.
As stated by Minister Assisting the Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister John Carey:
“In response to the rapid erosion situation in Lancelin, our government is providing funding to the Shire of Gingin to help it implement an interim solution.
“Following engineering advice, the 110-metre long and 4.5-metre-high structure will see four-tonne rock bags placed along the coast.
“Our government is working hard with the local shire to get the best interim solution in place while we consider long term solutions.”
