Erosion along the Windang foreshore is a complex issue. The main cause is not the foreshore itself, but the behaviour of the Lake Illawarra entrance.

Since the lake was permanently opened, fast‑moving water has deepened and widened the entrance channel. This has made the area unstable over time. As a result, erosion has continued, undermining land and infrastructure and making the foreshore difficult to stabilise.

Council is working with several NSW Government agencies to identify solutions. Due to the scale and complexity of the problem, there is no quick fix. However, we are exploring short‑term options while also investigating long‑term solutions to manage the impacts of the lake’s permanent opening.