By: Michael J Perrett10th Jul 2024 1:23PMThis is what remains of the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club boat ramp, following cyclone damage.
We got hammered by successive cyclones in the 1960s and 70s, Peregian Beach lost not only it's boat ramp but also its Surf Club house when it got blown away.
The boat ramp remains buried under the sand to this day in front the of the current Surf Lifesaving Club.
It keeps the much missed and cherished Peregian Beach pool in good company there.
I recall upon seeing the stranded boat ramp as a young boy and thinking, what an odd place to put a jetty. It has remained embedded in my mind ever since.

You can view the ramp at QImagery / Point Danger - Inskip Point Storm Damage 1973 / Run 21 / Frames QAP2649028 QAP2649029 QAP2649030

Noosa News (Qld. : 1968 - 1974), Thursday 11 May 1972, page 12
Peregian Beach Build Up

"A remarkable build up of sand is occuring at Peregian Beach where a pleasant stretch of sand above hightide mark is available for the enjoyment of the many holiday makers in the area.

At the peak of the erosion period following cyclone Emily 1-4-72 when the concrete platform provided for the launching of a lifeboat was 6'3 above the level of sand, almost 5' of sand has built up right along the beach. During the last four weeks when the seasonal change of sea currents from a southerly to northerly run has occured the weekly gain on the level of sand has averaged 6" to 8". Recordings are made regulary by Keith Webb our local swimming pool operator employed by T. M. Burke P/L."

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