Scott Morrison urged to take action over NSW coastal erosion

The recently-appointed administrator of the NSW Central Coast Council has urged the Prime Minister to take action over the state’s eroding coastlines, calling it a “national emergency”.

This year, beachfront communities have seen buildings partially collapsing into the ocean after powerful waves shaved metres off the coastline.

“It is becoming a national emergency. These events are occurring more often and more severely,” Dick Persson said.

“I don’t want to drag it into the…