1,000-tonne fix for Queenscliff Creek

The site before the works. King tides in September 2024 caused significant erosion at the north-western corner of Queenscliff Creek, accelerating the deterioration of the existing timber retaining wall. Parks Victoria has completed a new rock embankment at Queenscliff Creek, using about 1,000 tonnes of rock to stabilise the shoreline and protect the popular boating thoroughfare from future erosion Photos: supplied.

A NEW rock wall has been installed at the Queenscliff Creek cut, securing one of the Bellarine’s busiest boating access points against future erosion.

Parks Victoria recently completed the embankment upgrade after king tides in September 2024 caused significant erosion on the north-western corner of Queenscliff Creek, accelerating the deterioration of an ageing timber retaining wall.

The damage raised concerns about the wall’s long-term stability, with the potential for land subsidence and navigation hazards if it failed.

Parks Victoria has completed a new rock embankment at Queenscliff Creek, using about 1,000 tonnes of rock to stabilise the shoreline and protect the popular boating thoroughfare from future erosion. Photo: supplied.

To address the issue, Parks Victoria worked with contractors to construct a more durable rock embankment designed to protect the shoreline and maintain safe access for recreational boaters.

About 1,000 tonnes of rock were used in the project, including roughly 250 tonnes salvaged and reused from the original retaining wall.

Parks Victoria project manager Trevor Graham said the upgrade would provide a long-term solution for the site.

“The new rock embankment will stabilise this section of the Queenscliff Creek and provide safe navigation for recreational boaters for many years to come,” he said.