{"id":9399,"date":"2025-06-16T05:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/?p=9399"},"modified":"2025-07-03T04:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T04:54:38","slug":"tully-streambank-erosion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/tully-streambank-erosion\/","title":{"rendered":"Tully Streambank Erosion Works to Commence"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/desi_banner.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” min_height=”500″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” section_id=”donate” el_class=”donate-1″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][mk_fancy_title font_family=”none” align=”center”]TULLY RIVER EROSION WORKS[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”67″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section section_id=”great-1″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1563789112768{padding-right: 36px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”great_header_left”][mk_padding_divider size=”100″ visibility=”hidden-nb”][mk_padding_divider size=”15″ visibility=”visible-sm”][mk_padding_divider visibility=”visible-tl”][mk_fancy_title size=”28″ letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” el_class=”terrain-title-2″]WORKS TO BEGIN AT FOUR EROSION SITES[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”60″ visibility=”hidden-nb”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″ visibility=”visible-nb”][vc_column_text el_class=”sub-head” css=”.vc_custom_1749704700337{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]JUNE 2025[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751518475047{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We are planning to remediate four significant streambank erosion sites along the Tully River this dry season to help reduce sediment runoff (silt and clay) and protect agricultural land.<\/p>\n

The works are part of a six-year project to fix eroding streambanks, gullies and hillslopes across the Wet Tropics. Sites have been identified and prioritised based on risk to water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n

The environmental engineering solutions being used for the Tully sites involve the construction of pile fields and the placement of rock along the streambank.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”sub-head” css=”.vc_custom_1750056646239{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

FAQs<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750287488528{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]WHEN WILL WORKS COMMENCE?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The construction period is planned for 8 July to late October.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS BEING DONE?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Four sites are being targeted along the Tully River in 2025. Other sites have works scheduled in over the next four years. Rock beaching is planned for two of the sites. Pile fields will be constructed at the other two sites.<\/p>\n

The remediation works are designed to protect farmland, reduce sediment flowing to the reef and provide natural habitat for fish.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS ROCK BEACHING?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rock beaching is a method used to protect riverbanks from erosion. It involves placing layers of angular, quarried rock along the bank in a carefully designed way. The rocks are graded and laid to a specific thickness so that they lock together, forming a strong, stable barrier. This interlocking structure absorbs the energy of flowing water, helping to prevent further erosion and protect the surrounding landscape. Rock beaching is a reliable, long-lasting riverbank stabilisation solution for high-risk areas.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS A PILE FIELD?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A timber pile field is an erosion control structure used to protect vulnerable stream banks. It is multiple rows of closely spaced timber piles, driven into the streambed and banks. These piles slow the flow of water, reducing erosion and allowing sediment to settle. Over time, this trapped sediment helps to rebuild the stream bank and creates a stable environment for native vegetation to grow. Eventually, the vegetation takes over the role of protecting the bank and the timber piles naturally degrade. Timber pile fields are a sustainable, nature-based solution to restore and protect waterways.<\/p>\n

ARE PILE FIELDS A RISK TO BOATING?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

These pile fields will be along the bank, not in the river, so they will not pose a risk to boat traffic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1563789122720{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 34px !important;}” el_class=”great_header_right”][mk_padding_divider size=”206″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_padding_divider size=”50″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_padding_divider size=”50″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_padding_divider size=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750057225124{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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A timber pile field slows down the flow of water and traps sediment to enable natural bank rebuilding and support revegetation.<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750057239860{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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Rock beaching forms a barrier to prevent fast-flowing water from eroding the bank.<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750057206589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT EROSION?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Streambank erosion is a natural process, but when it accelerates due to land use changes or intense rainfall, it can damage ecosystems, farmland, and infrastructure. These environmental engineering solutions are intended to be an interim measure while revegetation establishes.<\/p>\n

The longer-term solution is to plant deep-rooted native vegetation along streambanks to help stabilise the soil, reduce water flow speed, and filter runoff.<\/p>\n

In agricultural areas, keeping livestock away from fragile streambanks reduces trampling and prevents bare soil, helping vegetation to recover and protect the bank.<\/p>\n

FUNDING<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u2018Reef 2035 Sediment Reduction Project\u2019 is being funded by the Australian Government\u2019s Reef Trust.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section el_class=”grean-btn-sec” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”47″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_button dimension=”outline” url=”https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/what-we-do\/waterway-health\/sediment-reduction\/” align=”right” el_class=”green-btn” outline_skin=”custom” outline_active_color=”#175137″ outline_active_text_color=”#ffffff” outline_hover_bg_color=”#175137″ outline_hover_color=”#ffffff”]Read More[\/mk_button][mk_padding_divider size=”100″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section section_id=”great-1-blog” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”105″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_fancy_title size=”28″ letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”right” el_class=”terrain-title”]RELATED NEWS[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider visibility=”hidden-sm”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” id=”post_grid_filter_1″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”grid_greate_3″ css=”.vc_custom_1743712099135{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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