Sunshine Coast Council has urged people to stay off coastal dunes and seawalls as Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to lash the region’s beaches.
In a statement, Council said shifting sands and rocks posed a serious risk of collapse and instability.
“Erosion caused by TC Alfred has weakened the dunes at numerous locations along our shoreline, including Kings Beach, creating steep drop-offs and increasing the danger of sand collapsing on top of children,” it said.
“These dunes may look stable, but can collapse suddenly, putting people at serious risk.”
Council has also warned people to stay clear of the Moffat Beach seawall due to the risk of falling rocks and injury.
“Both adults and children have been seen climbing over the Moffat Beach seawall, which is greatly concerning,” the statement said.
“The Moffat Beach seawall is showing signs of movement due to the large swells impacting the wall.
“There is a significant risk of the wall deteriorating further and if that occurs, rock falls and movements are highly likely.”
Council said rocks could fall onto the beach at any time.
“And if it does, it will happen fairly quickly – within about 10-20 seconds – which means that anyone standing at the base of the rock wall will be injured.”
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