Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy
Wattle Range Council invited community feedback on the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy and to have their say on how coastal risks should be managed into the future.
The draft Strategy set out a long-term plan to manage coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation (both permanent and temporary) through to 2100. It also explained how and when different adaptation actions may be triggered over time.
Background
Following several years of research, modelling and consultation with key stakeholders and the community, Council have developed the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy in partnership with engineering consultants FSC Range.
The draft Strategy was endorsed for public consultation at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 9 June 2026. See the Council Report.
The Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy has been developed to help identify, understand and plan for future coastal hazards and risks affecting the township of Beachport. The draft Strategy and the accompanying technical report provides a long‑term framework to guide Council decision making and future planning for the Beachport coastline, supporting a proactive and informed approach to coastal adaptation.
Your feedback will help inform future decisions and how Council prioritises investment in coastal management.
Presentation of the proposed Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy
Community information sessions and presentations of the proposed Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy were held in Beachport on 30 April 2026 and online on 6 May 2026, presented by FSC Range.
The presentations provided an opportunity for community members to ask questions, learn about the proposed adaptation actions, and share their views on future steps if certain trigger points are reached.
Proposed adaptation actions are discussed in detail from 18 minutes into the presentation.
Consultation and adoption of Strategy
The community were invited to provide feedback on the draft ‘Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy ’ from the 11 June to the 6 July 2026.
All feedback was reviewed and considered by Council prior to presenting the draft strategy to Council for adoption.
The final Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy was presented to Council for adoption at the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, 11 August. See Council Report
See Adopted Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy 2026
Our consultation promise
We also sought to:
keep you informed throughout the process
listen to and acknowledge community views
consider all feedback before presenting the final Strategy to Council for adoption