Introduction While good progress is being made, heavy winds and high seas hamper the project’s progress. Heavy winds flood the causeway, and high seas prevent the opening of the mouth. Estuary levels need to drop for the completion of cofferdams, allowing for the installation of the culverts. According to the mayor, the project is progressing […]
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With work starting on Thursday, May 8th, we are into week 5 of the Seekoei Estuary refurbishment project. The La Niña cycle that broke the devastating drought also brought high rainfall and storm surges, damaging the causeway in the 2023/2024 winter. Refurbishment is taking place over the winter, which is, in itself, a risk. Webcam:
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The iconic Seekoei Estuary Causeway in Jeffreys Bay, a vital link between Aston Bay and Paradise Beach, is undergoing a transformative reconstruction. Work started on Thursday, May 8th and is planned to be completed by mid-September 2025. This R9.3 million project promises to strengthen infrastructure, enhance safety, and allow for better fresh and salt water
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Researchers at a university in Australia have found that adding bright lights to surfboards may help prevent shark attacks, as vertical stripes of light can confuse sharks and make them less likely to mistake surfboards for potential prey.
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Jeffreys Bay is renowned for its local calamari, also known as chokka in these parts. The chokka boats are a common site on our shoreline, especially at night their lights are turned on.
The middle of September 2023 saw some of the biggest waves in JBay living memory. The videos below not only highlight the size of these massive waves but also the extent of the damage.
