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Photographic Record of Wooli Beach

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Here are the full set of of pictures of Wooli beach taken so far by our camera system on the water tower.

There’s a folder of pictures for each day. When you click on a folder you’ll see that there are three pics taken each hour.  One picture looks north to Wilsons Headland, one looks south to Jones Beach and the third looks straight out to sea.

Once we have collected several months worth of these pictures they will become a vital input into Wooli’s Beach Protection Strategy to be developed later this year.

 

 

 

New Beach Surveillance System

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CONGRATULATIONS  AND THANKS

Congratulations and thanks to all those involved in getting the new camera system operational on top of Wooli’s 30m high water tower. In particular Bob Stack, Russ Stephens, Leone Coper, Dr. Shaw Mead, Pete and Janet Dunn,  Al Hanson, Frank Vaarwerk (CVC) and Scott Lenton (CVC).

 

As you can see from these first few pictures produced by our new beach surveillance system the results are stunning as they capture Wooli’s surf and beach conditions looking north, south and out to sea.

Also looking stunning, or maybe stunned, are Russ and Al who helped Dr. Shaw Mead from eCoast Marine with the 20 ascents needed to haul 130kgs of equipment up the tower then assemble and install it.

 

The system developed by eCoast comprises 3 high definition cameras, a computer and custom software plus solar panels and heavy duty batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It may look small peeking out between its Telstra and Optus neighbours but CCPA’s tower-cam is doing a big job.

 

 

 

The system is recording hourly images which are uploaded to an internet server where they are processed to give a bird’s-eye view looking straight down on the beach. This data will be analysed to produce a regular report describing and quantifying changes in the beach position.

 

This report, along with the beach survey data being produced by Brian Saye and his team  are important steps in CCPA’s research programme aimed at understanding and quantifying the processes  shaping our beach. This data, plus the underwater mapping which is now being planned will provide the basis for developing the Wooli Beach Protection Strategy.

We need this strategy to argue successfully against the current draft plan which is based on a handful of point-in-time aerial photographs taken over the last 70 years. Further the darft plan does not take into account the vast amount of sand in the Wooli beach system, natural cycles (eg El Nino/lLa Nina ) and the impact of human activities.

 

 

The $20,000 CCPA has invested for the implementation of tower-cam is a lot for a small community to raise but excellent value compared to other options at around $80,000. With the beach survey also being funded by CCPA, Council’s application to the State government for funding of tower-cam’s annual operating cost ($5-7,000) was an encouraging sign of reciprocation. We look forward to increasing cooperation with CVC as the substantial underwater mapping stage is undertaken.

 

 

 

See Wooli

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From the early morning light on the river, the silhouettes of fishermen on the breakwater etched against the dawn sky, the SolitaryIslands shimmering through a heat haze at midday or the panorama of the magnificent beach, Wooli has a habit of causing even the most prosaic observer to wax poetic.

It is paradise for creative spirits and many talented artists and photographers live in or visit Wooli. Their works in paint and mixed media were on display at the inaugural Wooli Artists Gathering Artshow and some are displayed for sale in local businesses. It is planned to hold the Artshow every year. Photographer Juliet Thomasson has taken literally thousands of unique and striking shots of Wooli ‘s many moods and her work is available in some local businesses. If you would like to purchase any of Juliet’s images please contact her at juliet.thomasson@gmail.com. Part-time resident Roger Welch, who frequently dives with Stan Young from the dive shop, has a large photograph portfolio of underwater creatures, captured during his many dives in the national marine park off the Solitaries. Photos have also been provided by Wooli resident Leone Coper, and Margy Hewetson from Wooli River Lodges. Many thanks to all concerned for this collection of images showing the outstanding beauty and diversity of this very special place.

Now on with the show. Follow these links to See Wooli in terms of –  its beach and river plus diverse  flora and fauna, –  the Solitary Islands Marine Park  and –  scenes around the village. If you have a favourite scenic or holiday shot you would like to share, please go to the Contact Us section of this website.