Bundaberg Region Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy
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Project Updates
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Project Update #9 September 2020
The final version of the Bundaberg Region Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan was adopted by Council at the Ordinary Meeting 29 September 2020 and the project is now complete. Council wishes to thank everyone involved in helping develop the document, particularly the Community Reference Group. -
Project Update #8 August 2020
Council has completed the draft Strategy and Action Plan which will be released to the public for a 28-day period of community consultation from 3 August 2020 to 31 August 2020. Council is seeking feedback from members of the community on the strategy and action plan. Have your say! -
Project Update #7 May 2020
Did you know that under the Global Commission of Adaptation, 2020 is the year of Action on Climate Change Adaptation? This is a welcome reminder of the importance of coastal hazard adaptation planning across Queensland, and the work undertaken locally to protect Our Coast, Bundaberg’s stretch of over 100km of beautiful coastline. -
Project Update #6 November 2019
Further CRG meetings (6 and 7) were held in August and October 2019 where members contributed to developing and validating the long list of adaptation options to mitigate coastal hazard now and under future sea level rise scenarios. A range of options were presented to the community group from the “Compendium” of adaptation measures, including regenerative options such as beach nourishment, dune construction and regeneration; coastal engineering options such as seawalls, artificial reefs and gro... -
Project Update #5 August 2019
The results of the community survey revealed what resident’s value most about the Bundaberg Region coastline and will be used to shape the CHAS. More than 600 residents participated in the survey and the headline findings are: The top five ways people use the coast: Enjoying view Recreational activities (in the water) At the water’s edge Socially Visiting cafes, restaurants etc The top five qualities and characteristics of the coast: Presence of native animals Relax... -
What do you value on our Coastline?
To help shape Our Coast, we need to hear from you. What do you love about living by the coast? How would you like to see it look into the future? What is important to you that you would like to see protected into the future? The values survey has been extended another 2 weeks and closes on the 17th May 2019. Help us to understand what is important to you by COMPLETING THE SURVEY TODAY. -
Project Update #4 - April 2019
A third CRG was held on the 21st March 2019 to invite CRG members to share their experiences with coastal hazards e.g. storm tide inundation or coastal erosion. The CRG provided local observations and identified a range of infrastructure assets, environmental and cultural features and properties exposed to present day and future coastal hazards. The group also provided valuable input into the CHAS project by ‘ground truthing’ the coastal hazard mapping created in the earlier phases of the CHAS. ... -
Project Update #3 - December 2018
The Our Coast project team has completed detailed coastal process modelling to assess the areas likely to be impacted by storm tide inundation and coastal erosion along the Bundaberg Region’s coastline. This assessment will be used to enhance the understanding of the areas which are likely to be affected by existing and future coastal hazards. The updated information will be used to help identify how coastal hazards may affect a range of assets such as buildings, roads, infrastructure, ... -
Project Update #2 - June 2018
The Our Coast project team undertook a site inspection of the coastline, looking at key erosion prone areas, locations likely to be affected by storm tide inundation and the existing coastal structures. They have also been progressing with the detailed modelling to assess the erosion hazard along the coastline and mapping of the storm tide inundation areas. -
Project Update #1 - May 2018
Council has appointed coastal environmental consultancy Water Technology to undertake the CHAS. They are currently undertaking Phase 3 which is to identify the areas exposed to coastal hazard both now and in the future. Coastal hazards being considered include both short term and long-term erosion and storm tide inundation of low lying coastal land. A range of future sea level rise scenarios are being considered to understand how the hazard is likely to change over time. The output of Phase 3 wi -
Share Your Story
Involvement from the local community and stakeholders is being sought as part of the information gathering exercise to assist with the understanding of the coastal hazards along the Bundaberg region coastline. The project team would like to hear from people who have any supporting information about coastal hazards such as photos, videos and stories. This could be information relating to beach erosion, storm tides, tidal flooding or impacts from historical cyclone events that have impacte... -
What is a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy?
What is a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy? To assist in understanding and adapting to a changing climate, Bundaberg Regional Council is developing a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) for the entire coastline. The CHAS will look at hazards such as coastal erosion, storm tide inundation and sea level rise and their potential impacts on the community, infrastructure and the environment. These hazards have the potential to significantly impact the livelihoods and lifestyles of ...
CHAS Timeline
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Phase 1 Plan for life-of-project stakeholder communication and engagement |
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Phase 2 Scoping coastal hazard issues for the area of interest |
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Phase 3 Identify areas exposed to current and future coastal hazards |
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Phase 4 Identify key assets potentially impacted |
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Phase 5 Risk assessment of key assets in coastal hazard areas |
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Phase 6 Identify potential adaptation options |
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Phase 7 Socio-economic appraisal of adaptation options |
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Phase 8 Strategy development, implementation and review |