More than a year on from major restoration works on the Tweed River at Riverside Park, Uki, early results are in and they’re impressive.
In early 2024, over 1,700 hardwood logs were placed in the riverbed to reduce erosion and trap sediment after the devastating 2022 floods. Bathymetric surveys now confirm the strategy is working.
The logs have captured 3,255 tonnes of sediment (which is roughly equal to 50 shipping containers) protecting vital estuarine habitats downstream. After further floods in early 2025, they retained an additional 576 tonnes.
The outcome is a stabilising river channel and a healthier Tweed River ecosystem. Watch the video or find out more about the Riverbank stabilisation project on our website.
This work was undertaken by Local Land Services funded by the Marine Estate Management Strategy – supporting a healthy coast and sea.