Building a Resilient Coast for the Douglas Shire
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Project Updates
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Project Update #7 - August 2018
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 -
Project Update #6 - July 2018
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 -
Project Update #5 - June 2018
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 -
Douglas Shire's Coastal Story
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 -
Project Update #4 - May 2018
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 -
Project Update #3 - April 2018
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 -
Project Update #2 - March 2018
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... -
Project Update #1 - February 2018
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...Attached Document : What is a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy.pdf
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