Spotlight on Wallis Lake sand shoaling

MidCoast Council is continuing to advocate for a long-term solution to the sand shoaling at the entrance to Wallis Lake, Forster.

A major sand shoal, caused by the impact of the breakwall and associated tidal currents, has rapidly pushed further into the lake.

According to the Council, this has impacted on a number of activities in the lake, primarily oyster farming and navigation and has been an ongoing issue for the community since mid 2022.

They are now collaborating with Transport for NSW and MIDO on an assessment of issues to help understand and formulate future management options.

That assessment is nearing completion and Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson has indicated that she will provide updates to the community in September.

Transport for NSW is responsible for providing funding for investigating, assessing, and undertaking works which are expected to include dredging to address the issue of sand shoaling in the entrance to the lake.