Project update - November 2023

In September 2023, construction commenced at Riverside Park, Uki to restore 700 metres of Tweed River bank damaged by record flooding during the February/March 2022 flood event.

Work has involved installing rock revetment (rock protection) along the lower riverbank, installation of hardwood timber piles into the riverbed in rows designed to rebuild the natural channel shape of the river and construction of groynes (barriers) to deflect flows away from vulnerable riparian vegetation.

The project was highlighted as a priority after major flooding caused severe erosion and loss of riparian vegetation along the middle reaches of the Tweed River. During the flood, the catchment received its average annual rainfall in less than one week, with a record flood height of 13 metres at Uki.

To undertake the restoration work, Council received $620,000 in funding from the North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) through the NSW Government’s Marine Estate Management Strategy, with the aim of improving water quality for the benefit of marine habitats, wildlife and the community.

Construction is due to be completed by early December, weather permitting. Riparian vegetation will be restored over time to improve river health and reduce the risk of further erosion during future flood events.

This project is one way Council is working to look after the Tweed’s environment and adapt to climate change for current and future generations.

See how Council continues to look after the Tweed’s rivers and creeks.

Iimage: The Tweed riverbank stabilisation project at Riverside Park, Uki is nearing completion with the planting of stabilising vegetation to be completed in coming months to minimise erosion and help withstand future floods.