Construction is underway on a wave attenuator on New South Wales far south coast to help calm wave activity and protect existing maritime infrastructure.
The Eden Safe Harbour Project started in November 2021 and will see a 366-metre-long fixed panel wave attenuator constructed towards the inlet at Snug Cove, between the two mooring jetties.
NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said the Port of Eden is a working harbour and improving its safety will help enhance the site as a vibrant economic and tourist precinct.
“The design of the wave wall considered stakeholder consultation, site-specific weather and geotechnical conditions along with specialist engineering studies and expert advice,” Hutchings said.
“This month, locals will see the arrival of prefabricated materials, land and marine site establishment and the mobilisation of some temporary traffic controls for the safety of motorists, pedestrians and workers around Snug Cove.”
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Restricted work zones will be established with clearly marked buoys, or fences for land-based operations. The Marine Facility carpark and boat ramp, west of the Mooring Jetty, is now closed and will reopen when the project is completed.
Two purpose-build heavy duty jack-up barges will be used to construct the wave wall along with other equipment including dumb barges, tugs, cranes and piling hammers.
“The Port of Eden is a busy area and we know it’s important other water users can continue with their normal operations as works ramp up,” Hutchings said.
“We will have marine mammal observers on site during piling to stop work if any whales or dolphins come near our operations in Twofold Bay.
“Construction of the wave wall is expected to be complete in late 2022 and we thank the community for their patience during this important work.”