Newcastle Council has completed its Coastal Management Plan for Stockton, available to the public, after more than two years of consultation with engineers and the community.
Council says money needed to fix the erosion would start at $19 million over five years, followed by another $21 million investment into mass offshore sand nourishment and $12 million in maintenance every ten years.
The plan cites offshore sand dredging as the best way to save Stockton Beach and protect local homes and community land from coastal erosion.
After finding more than 100,000 cubic metres of sand is lost each year, coastal engineers have recommended 2.4 million cubic metres of sand should be used to restore the beach, and protect coastal assets.
The campaign is reliant on securing this sand two kilometres offshore.
The Coastal Management Plan also includes work to the ends of the existing seawalls to prevent losing private property and community assets.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes says keeping the beach, and protecting private and public assets is a priority.
“We are now at a critical point in delivering an outcome for Stockton, which is why it’s so important for the community to have their say on the plan before it goes to the New South Wales Government at the end of June,” said Ms Nelmes.
