Burleigh Headland ( the home of the water dragon.. ) is roughly halfway along the 30km length of the Gold Coast. Coolangatta, at the southern-most end, can be seen in the distance.
The creek shown here is Tallebudgera Creek. The rock wall, or groyne, was installed to prevent sand build-up in the mouth of the creek and to trap sand and help build up the beach to the South.
The grassy areas seen behind the beaches were planted to also help prevent beach erosion.
My Dad was the chief engineer at the GC for many years and was heavily involved in projects such as these. It's fascinating to look at them this many years later.
I'm afraid my camera is not really designed for this type of image...
Interesting and well composed pic and attached story. Good to see what your father was involved in and to see the outcomes. The groyne does seem to be successful in catching the sand behind it.
You caught this shot well enough with your camera. You have captured a lovely scene from this pov. The canoeists seem to be having great fun down there.
Thanks to you for all of your interest and comments - the story behind the Gold Coast has lots of interesting aspects, scandals, successes and failures.
For me it is wonderful to be able to see Dad's input in so many important structural features - groynes, sea walls, dams, canals, roadworks, sewerage systems and reticulated water supply.. His legacy is quite amazing. I won't go into details - as he never did like talking about his achievements!
Thanks for your comments on the view, the viewpoint and the fact that the little camera did do a pretty good job.....
The view was from the lookout at the top of one of the Headlands - drones aren't allowed. (It would be fun to own one though!)
Guys on boards surf anywhere along the coastline but swimmers are encouraged to swim between the flags. You can see a car on the beach about halfway along - that would be a lifesavers patrol car in a designated swimming area.
For me it is wonderful to be able to see Dad's input in so many important structural features - groynes, sea walls, dams, canals, roadworks, sewerage systems and reticulated water supply.. His legacy is quite amazing. I won't go into details - as he never did like talking about his achievements!
Cheers Rob
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The view was from the lookout at the top of one of the Headlands - drones aren't allowed. (It would be fun to own one though!)
Guys on boards surf anywhere along the coastline but swimmers are encouraged to swim between the flags. You can see a car on the beach about halfway along - that would be a lifesavers patrol car in a designated swimming area.
Cheers Rob
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