A man whose beachfront house is in danger because of coastal erosion is being forced to live in a caravan in his back garden with his two kids, two dogs and two parrots.
Key points:
- About 18 homes in Wamberal are at risk of collapse from coastal erosion
- The Cahill family say they feel lost but remain optimistic
- Locals have accused Central Coast council of inaction about the longstanding issue
Gordon Cahill said he was one of the lucky ones in his Wamberal community. While some houses are teetering on cliff edges, he still has somewhere to live.
Last week, a low-pressure system created powerful swell from the south coast to the mid-north coast, which pummelled NSW coastal communities.
On the Central Coast, many homes remain on the brink of collapse aft