NSW Labor has promised to put $21 million towards mass sand nourishment of Stockton Beach if they win the election next month.
Shadow Local Government Minister Greg Warren visited the town today, to make the pledge for a long-term solution to the decades-long issue.
The coastal town has lost more than 10 million cubic metres of sand off it's beach, and it's estimated up to 2.5 million cubic metres is needed to re-nourish and maintain it.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said it's about time action was taken.
"Chris Minns and I promised the people of Stockton we'd present our commitment prior to the election day, and today we deliver on that promise," Mr Crakanthorp said.
"For too long, this project has been caught up in bureaucracy, but a NSW Labor Government will see the talk stop, and the work begin."
Labor's commitment would see a memorandum of understanding between them, City of Newcastle, and NSW Public Works, to ensure the government agency holds the dredging license.
The party plans to seek help from the Port of Newcastle for a long-term solution, and will work closely with the Stockton Beach Taskforce throughout the process.
Tim Crakanthorp, said the community has waited long enough already.
"Getting sand back on Stockton Beach has been a long-time focus of mine. We brought a 10,000-signature petition to Parliament, we've had representations, Notices of Motions, and finally we're here today," he said.
"I'm really excited that we can say a Labor government will fix this."
"The Stockton community has waited long enough under this Liberal government. Only NSW Labor will get this done."
