Council wraps up work at Killick Creek

Over the past few months a combination of tides and weather patterns led to the creation of a sand bank at the entrance to Killick Creek.

Council staff had been monitoring the situation and made the decision on Tuesday to act as the changing beach landscape started to raise concerns over public safety.

Work continued throughout Thursday afternoon, with the pilot channel being cut where the outlet normally flows. This has helped to divert the water away from the dunes.

The beach was closed during the works and has since reopened, however warning signs are in place stating dangerous conditions and barriers have been put around higher risk areas on the beach.

Kempsey Shire Council's Manager Infrastructure Delivery, Dylan Reeves, said staff worked into the night to help relieve the impacts of the sand erosion.

"Council teams worked tirelessly yesterday and into the night to clear the entrance with a view to having work completed prior to the beginning of school holidays," he said.

"The results have been terrific and there has been no significant sand movement overnight to require any work on Friday.

"We are optimistic the creek will now keep to its traditional course."

Beachgoers are being reminded to exercise caution when using the area due to the changed conditions.

"While the beach isn't closed, we have warning signs stating that there are dangerous conditions. People can use the area with caution, but should avoid eroded edges and steep sand faces," Mr Reeves said.