Building a Resilient Coast for the Douglas Shire

Have your say by completing the Resilient Coast Survey (Survey Now Closed) What are some of the most important values of the Douglas Shire coastline to you?  Let us know by completing the 5 minute Resilient Coast Survey.  

Phase Three now complete The project team has completed Phase Three and the updated coastal hazard maps will be available to view at one of four Community Information Sessions held on 8-9 May 2018.  Work has commenced on Phase Four which involves mapping coastal hazards, such as infrastructure, land-use and natural assets. CLICK HERE for more information

Douglas Shire's Resilient Coast program recognised at Coast to Coast 2018. The Resilient Coast program was recognised at the national Coast to Coast 2018 conference held in Hobart, Tasmania last week (16-20 April 2018).  Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu said the recognition reinforces Council's commitment to addressing climate change. READ MORE

The dates of the Community Information Sessions have now been released. Douglas Shire Council would like to invite the Douglas Communities to attend one of four Community Information Sessions on 8 and 9 May 2018. The information sessions will: Outline what the Resilient Coast program is, and how it is helping to reduce impacts associated with coastal hazards such as erosion and storm tide inundation. Present recently updated maps on erosion and inundation prone areas in the Doug...

Posted on 15 December 2017 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire Council has taken a vital step towards future-proofing the region by adopting a climate change policy. The policy will direct Council to acknowledge the impact of climate change during decision-making for the next three years. Council adopted the Climate Change General Policy (Council Operations) at the Ordinary Council Meeting in Mossman this week. Mayor Julia Leu said the policy formally acknowledged everything Council was a...

Assessment of Coastal Processes and Hazards The project team has completed a review of historical imagery and detailed modeling to assess erosion potential along the coastline. The updated assessments improve our understanding of the areas likely to be impacted by coastal hazards, both now, and into the future up to 2100. The Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG), chaired by Mayor Julia Leu, met for the first time on the 2 March 2018. The group were introduced to the project team, and briefed o...

Posted on 12 October 2016 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire Council will apply for a grant to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy.  The State Government is calling for funding submissions from Queensland councils to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy that addresses sea level rises, more intense cyclones and accelerated coastal erosion. Mayor Julia Leu said the Douglas Shire has a number of coastal settlements, as well as areas of interest, assets and infrastructure at...

Posted on 11 July 2017 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire has become the first Council in Queensland to complete the first two phases of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) under the State Government QCoast2100 program. Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam informed Council the Douglas Shire had been successful in its application for funding for Stages 3-8 of a CHAS after receiving funding in late 2016 for the first two stages. LGAQ is running the $12 million...

What is a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy? Douglas Shire Council has commenced the development of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS). The CHAS will be used to inform future decisions regarding the protection and management of our coast and foreshore. This will guide future land use planning, as well as guide the management of public utilities and facilities, and areas of environmental and cultural significance. It will be a transparent process that will involve engagement with the...