Annual Sand Replenishment
Project status: Active as of Monday September 22
Last updated: 18.09.25
The annual Whyalla Foreshore Sand Replenishment Program is due to commence once again, aiming to help protect beach-side assets.
This project – which will begin on Monday 22 September – involves harvesting sand deposited adjacent to the breakwater of the marina at the Whyalla Foreshore and depositing it along certain sections of the seawall to provide a protective barrier.
Works are expected to be completed by Friday 26 September – the project being five days in duration. Beach wrack will be used and shaped strategically to help prevent sand from blowing up from the beach and into the promenade.
Existing vegetation that has established along this ‘frontal dune’ will be protected throughout this process, as it helps to strengthen the dune and improve its robustness in times of storms and king tides.
The Sand Replenishment Program has been in place since 2013, with Whyalla City Council working with the Department of Environment and Water (DEW) Coast Protection Board on the best practice method of improving the quality of the beach.
While these works are carried out, signs and barricades will be installed on the beach to ensure safe operation of the project while maintaining public safety for beach users.
To learn about the Sand Replenishment Program and why it’s important, listen to Sam Bourne Project Manager Landscape below.