Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy

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Wattle Range Council is inviting community feedback on the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy. Have your say on how coastal risks should be managed into the future.

The draft Strategy sets out a long-term plan to manage coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation (both permanent and temporary) through to 2100. It also explains 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.


How can I have my say?

Written submissions marked ‘Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy ’ should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and can be:

  • posted to PO Box 27, Millicent SA 5280

  • hand-delivered to any of Council’s offices

Hard copies of the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy are available at Council Service Centre or Visitor Information Centres. Alternative formats are available on request.

Feedback will be received until 9am on Monday, 6 July 2026

Next steps 

All feedback will be reviewed and considered by Council. The draft Strategy may be updated in response.

The final Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy is scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption at the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, 11 August.

Our consultation promise

At this stage of the project our goal is to seek feedback from the community on the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy.

We also seek 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

Wattle Range Council is inviting community feedback on the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy. Have your say on how coastal risks should be managed into the future.

The draft Strategy sets out a long-term plan to manage coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation (both permanent and temporary) through to 2100. It also explains 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.


How can I have my say?

Written submissions marked ‘Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy ’ should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and can be:

  • posted to PO Box 27, Millicent SA 5280

  • hand-delivered to any of Council’s offices

Hard copies of the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy are available at Council Service Centre or Visitor Information Centres. Alternative formats are available on request.

Feedback will be received until 9am on Monday, 6 July 2026

Next steps 

All feedback will be reviewed and considered by Council. The draft Strategy may be updated in response.

The final Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy is scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption at the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, 11 August.

Our consultation promise

At this stage of the project our goal is to seek feedback from the community on the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy.

We also seek 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

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    Draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy questions

    The following questions relate to certain sections in the draft Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy and Technical Report in particular sentiment surrounding hazards and adaptation actions. See First Pass Adaptation Pathways Assessment Table (Table 14) in the Technical Report). Prior to answering the questions, please ensure you view the presentation of the draft Strategy in person or online.


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