Householder – Lagoon Beach erosion works
From Monday 6 July to Wednesday 8 July 2026, the Lord Howe Island Board will carry out erosion works along Lagoon Beach.
The works focus on erosion at the end of the Seabee Wall (the honeycomb structure at Windy Point) and near the Pinetrees Boatshed. If left unmanaged, erosion here can affect the beach and nearby infrastructure. Sand has built up in other parts of the southern end of the lagoon, and machinery will move this sand to the eroded areas to help restore the beach.
This method is called beach scraping. It moves sand that has naturally built up in one part of a beach to areas where sand has been lost. The works are approved under the Lord Howe Island Board’s annual Marine Parks Permit from Department of Primary Industries Regional Development.
Works will be carried out around low tide, when it is safer to work on the beach. The work area may shift slightly depending on beach conditions.
Beach access
The Lord Howe Island Board will keep the beach open where possible. For safety, some sections may need to close while machinery is working. Closures will be marked with signage, barriers or directions from staff on site. Areas will reopen once works finish for the day, where safe to do so.
If you are on the beach during the works, please:
The works focus on erosion at the end of the Seabee Wall (the honeycomb structure at Windy Point) and near the Pinetrees Boatshed. If left unmanaged, erosion here can affect the beach and nearby infrastructure. Sand has built up in other parts of the southern end of the lagoon, and machinery will move this sand to the eroded areas to help restore the beach.
This method is called beach scraping. It moves sand that has naturally built up in one part of a beach to areas where sand has been lost. The works are approved under the Lord Howe Island Board’s annual Marine Parks Permit from Department of Primary Industries Regional Development.
Works will be carried out around low tide, when it is safer to work on the beach. The work area may shift slightly depending on beach conditions.
Beach access
The Lord Howe Island Board will keep the beach open where possible. For safety, some sections may need to close while machinery is working. Closures will be marked with signage, barriers or directions from staff on site. Areas will reopen once works finish for the day, where safe to do so.
If you are on the beach during the works, please:
- keep clear of closed work areas
- stay well away from machinery
- supervise children and dogs
- follow any directions from staff or contractors
- take care around vehicle and machinery movements
You may notice excavators or trucks on the beach, noise, and machinery moving along the foreshore. The Board thanks you for your cooperation while the works are carried out.