Building a Resilient Coast for the Douglas Shire

Survey now available A second and final Resilient Coast survey is now available.  The survey seeks input on coastal values and perspectives on adaptation options. CLICK HERE to complete the survey

Second round of workshops now complete The Resilient Coast project team hit the road between 30 October - 1 November hosting a number of community and stakeholder workshops in Cape Tribulation, Mossman and Port Douglas. CLICK HERE for more information

The dates of the second round of Community Workshops have now been released. Douglas Shire Council would like to invite the Douglas Communities to attend one of four Community Workshops on 31 October and 1 November 2018.   The workshops will include a short presentation from the project team, displays and maps to view, as well as the opportunity to share your thoughts. Click HERE for the flyer

Online map tool now available A new interactive map is now available on the Resilient Coast website.  Select a location, provide a comment or comment on other's posts about coastal concerns and ideas for a Resilient Coast. CLICK HERE for more information

Community Workshop Planning Underway The project team are currently preparing for the second round of adaptation community workshops due to take place on 31 October and 1 November in Cape Tribulation, Mossman and Port Douglas. CLICK HERE for more information  

Douglas Shire Leading Coastal Adaptation Douglas Shire Council is now leading coastal hazard adaptation planning in Queensland, as the first council to have commenced Phase 6-8 of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy. CLICK HERE for more information

Phase 4 Complete and the Survey Results are in The project team have completed Phase 4, which involved identifying key assets potentially impacted by future coastal hazards. The May 2018 Resilient Coast survey results have also been compiled and over 100 responses were received. CLICK HERE for more information

What are coastal hazards, how are they changing and what can we do to adapt? Two new factsheets have been added to the Resilient Coast factsheet series.  The Coastal Hazards Factsheet focuses on storm tide inundation and coastal erosion processes; whilst the Coastal Adaptation Factsheet explores the different adaptation approaches which can be deployed to improve resiliency. Coastal Hazards Factsheet: CLICK HERE Coastal Adaptation Factsheet: CLICK HERE

It's not just about the science, it's about the people During the Resilient Coast Community Workshops we asked the Douglas Communities 'what has shaped the Douglas Shire coastline?'.  Cyclones, World Heritage Status and the Airline Pilots Strike were among the events mentioned.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to Douglas Shire's Coastal Story. Douglas Shire's Coastal Story: CLICK HERE

Round One of the Resilient Coast Workshops complete The project team have been speaking with the Douglas Communities and various stakeholder groups, building a shared understanding of values and a vision for a Resilient Coast. CLICK HERE for more information