Gold Coast beaches particularly vulnerable to storm season after Cyclone Alfred

Seven months following the most significant weather event in 50 years, the Gold Coast's beaches are showing signs of recovery, but as storm season approaches they remain susceptible to further erosion.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred resulted in the removal of approximately four million cubic metres of sand from the coastline.

Gold Coast City Council estimates natural recovery would take four years, while intervention could reduce the timeframe to one year.

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However, the extent of the damage has left a significant portion of the coastline in a precarious state.

"These locations are now very vulnerable to follow-up events," a council representative said.

According to council data, 50 per cent of beaches require ongoing monitoring or immediate action as a result of erosion caused by Alfred.

Furthermore, 86 per cent of beaches are in need of attention due to substantial dune loss.

"The six months following Tropical Cyclone Alfred we just kept getting hit again and again and again, impacting our recovery efforts.

"Without any assistance or any work that the city is doing at all it would likely never recover."

The council has outlined a three-stage beach restoration program.

While stages one and two have been implemented, stage three, focusing on resilience, is yet to be completed.

This delay leaves fragile seawalls, particularly in the northern beaches, vulnerable to significant setbacks.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.