Swansea Channel sand dredging could be solution for Blacksmiths erosion

Blacksmiths Beach is expected to be a major benefactor from the new sand dredging funding. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

MARITIME NSW believes a new proactive approach to dredging Swansea Channel will provide a permanent solution for both Lake Macquarie boaters and Blacksmiths Beach.

The NSW government will announce $6 million in funding on Monday to Maritime NSW to operate and maintain a permanent dredge and pipeline to move sand out of the Swansea Channel and onto Blacksmiths Beach until at least 2031.