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Golden Beach Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning Investigation

Sunshine Coast Council is investigating coastal hazard adaptation at Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach).

We are looking at ways to help protect Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach) and reduce the risk of coastal hazards and flooding now and into the future.

This study is specifically looking at how we can build stronger and more resilient public assets and infrastructure which in turn help to reduce these risks for the local community.

These investigations were identified in the Sunshine Coast Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (completed in 2021), which recommended that Council should seek to identify options to mitigate adverse impacts associated with coastal hazards at Golden Beach.

The need for these investigations has been intensified by the Bribie Island breakthrough in January 2022, which has resulted in increased water levels in Pumicestone Passage - our community is now experiencing the impacts of coastal hazards, including inundation.

Find out more on some of the approaches we will investigate at Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach) in Information Sheet - Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning Investigation - Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach).

Funding

Council has been successful in obtaining funding from the National Emergency Management Agency via the Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program 22-23 to support the Golden Beach investigations.

Investigation area

The investigation will explore adaptation options for the area from Bulcock Beach to Bells Creek.

map of region showing outline of Golden Beach and Caloundra areas in the investigation zone

Community engagement opportunities

We value our community’s knowledge and input into these investigations. There will be multiple opportunities for our community and key stakeholders to be involved throughout the project.

Protecting the local values and character at Golden Beach are critical criteria that will be considered as we assess possible mitigation options.

We invited the community to provide input on coastal spaces, how you use them, their value, and how they might be adapted against coastal hazards and flooding. 

Input will be considered in the development and analysis of options. Consultation was open from Monday 28 October to Monday 25 November 2024.

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Timeline for investigations

  • 28 October 2024: Consultation opens. Have your say on the way you use and value coastal areas, and how Council might adapt them against coastal hazards
  • 25 November 2024: Consultation closes.
  • Early to mid-2025: Close the loop. We will provide the community with an update on the outcomes of the consultation process. Exact timing to be confirmed.
  • 2025 onwards: Investigation and options analysis. Feedback from the community will be reviewed and considered in the development of adaptation options.

Contact us

You can ask a question or share feedback about coastal hazards and Council’s coastal planning activities by emailing [email protected]

You can also register for updates which will include invitations to a range of opportunities to have your say and provide feedback to Council via Have Your Say Sunshine Coast.