Erosion problems on Stockton Beach worsen due to heavy seas

Matthew Kelly
Updated September 24 2019 - 1:04pm, first published June 5 2019 - 8:00pm
Brave soul: Huge swell crashed over Nobbys breakwall on Wednesday morning.Conditions are expected to ease tomorrow. Picture: Simone DePeak
Brave soul: Huge swell crashed over Nobbys breakwall on Wednesday morning.Conditions are expected to ease tomorrow. Picture: Simone DePeak

The newly installed $4million sand transfer system at Jimmys Beach was among the victims of monster waves that gnawed at the region's coastline on Wednesday.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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