Large swells and strong winds are predicted to continue battering Jimmys Beach until early Saturday, July 18.
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High tides on both Thursday and Friday evenings also would threatened the beach further.
The severe weather event up and down the East Coast has led to significant erosion of the sand buffer which was placed on the beach by MidCoast Council last August
MidCoast Council coastal management co-ordinator, Andrew Staniland said beach conditions were dangerous and advised people to stay well away from surf and surf-exposed areas.
"We have temporarily closed The Boulevarde with the exception of local resident access and we ask that people stay away from the area for their own safety, until conditions improve and the beach has been made safe for access," Mr Staniland said.
Following the storm, we will review affected areas and undertake restorative work to ensure safety as required.
- Andrew Staniland
While conditions may ease on Saturday, the Jimmys Beach area is likely to continue to be unsafe for some days after, until works can be undertaken, he said.
Presently, a dredging campaign is being undertaken in the eastern channel of the Lower Myall River.
This project aims to win 120,000 cubic metres of sand.
Council estimates around 40,000 cubic metres of sand will be needed to replenish Jimmys Beach after this event, with the remaining sand stockpiled for future sand renourishment campaigns via the recently installed sand transfer system in coming years.
"Following the storm, we will review affected areas and undertake restorative work to ensure safety as required," Mr Staniland said.
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