There has been a broad understanding that the channel is continuing to move north and conditions along the foreshore have been gradually deteriorating. However, damage in some localised areas near the groynes (structures built perpendicular to the shore) has increased significantly over the past 18 months, following the declared disaster in April 2024.

Deep scour holes have formed in these areas, leading to localised slumping of the foreshore and movement of sand.

Council has been working closely with Crown Lands to address these issues and to assess options for improving conditions. Any potential responses are being carefully considered to avoid worsening the problem or causing unintended impacts elsewhere.