Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting today to consider investing a further $2.1 million for more extensive protection works at Golden Beach should a breakthrough at Bribie Island occur and triggers for action be reached. Council also agreed to launch further investigation into preventative dunal nourishment options on Bribie Island and will liaise with the state […]
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Buried seawalls will be the last line of defence
Sunshine Coast Council will only need to construct a buried seawall at Maroochydore to protect community infrastructure if significant erosion puts the council’s beachside assets at risk. Division 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray said the seawall would only be considered in an extreme emergency where assets were in serious jeopardy and would be built as a […]
Community forum to discuss Pumicestone Passage
Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle has again raised concerns over the state of the Pumicestone Passage and its impact on surrounding ecosystems and will hold a community forum on August 17th to discuss the issue.