Airforce Beach Stormwater Wetlands, Evans Head

Purpose

To remediate identified impacts from stormwater by addressing past damage and installing cost-effective Best Practice pollutant source controls and treatment systems.

Objectives

• To reduce the frequency and volume of smaller more frequent stormwater discharges entering Airforce Beach Wetland
• Improve the water quality leaving the residential area
• Prevent environmental weed incursion into the core wetland
• Reduce the volume of sediment reaching the core wetland area
• Add to the biodiversity values of the area

Partners & Stakeholders

• Richmond Valley Council

Outcomes

• Project completed on time and within budget
• Substantial reduction in pollutants entering Airforce Beach Wetland
• Protection of Airforce Beach Wetland from damage from stormwater runoff
• Increased amenity of Airforce Beach

Project Facts

Project Value: $65,000

Challenges: Working in a high profile environment subject to intense stormwater runoff