Why Are Artificial Reefs Are Being Considered?

• Artificial Reefs are relatively new environmentally friendly technology which allow for beach rehabilitation without using the hard engineering option of groynes. In addition, groynes are unsightly while artificial reefs are invisible as they are under the level of the water. Artificial reefs also provide an ideal habitat for sea life to flourish.

Comparative Costs of Artificial Reefs

• In addition the comparative costs of artificial reefs are significantly less than for hard engineering options such as groynes. Looking at the previous budget estimates prepared by the Kouga Disaster Management: Save the Beach Committee the real costs to date are less than 20% on a direct comparative basis. This shows the direct cost benefits of a community driven process against the more traditional approach.