Redhead Dune Management Plan

We're reshapingand revegetating the dunes at Redhead Beach to help protect the natural environment and our coastal assets and infrastructure.

Our staff have worked with world-leading researchers at the University of NSW Water Research Laboratory to create our Redhead Dune Management Plan.

The plan focuses on the dune closest to the surf life saving club, and builds on actions we've already taken at Redhead to stablise the dune and prevent future displacement of sand.

The plan was updated following community engagement in early 2026 and involves:

• reshaping the dune using earthmoving equipment to reduce its steepness and height (by up to 3m at the highest point) to improve stability
• laying jute mesh to prevent wind erosion
• realigning the main beach access from the car park to fit the new dune shape
• closing two secondary beach access tracks across the dune
• installing protective fencing
• removing dead wood and weeds from the dune
• planting native flora to increase biodiversity and help anchor the dune
• removing sand build-up from public areas around the dune
• replacing the mesh screen above the showers to prevent future sand build-up
• updgrading the access track near First Creek.

Works are expected to commence mid-2026.

You can stay up to date with progress of the works at lakemac.com.au.