Published on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 9:45:10 AM
Community members are invited to have their say on the Town’s draft Coastal Foreshore Management Plan (CFMP), from Wednesday 24 February until Wednesday 24 March 2021.
The draft CFMP provides the Town with a blueprint on how to sustainably manage the risk of cyclones, erosion and rising sea levels impacting the stretch of coastline from Wedge Street in the West End, to Cooke Point at the east end and down to Pretty Pool and Six Mile Creek.
The preparation of the draft CFMP was informed by insights uncovered during last year’s Our Coastal Future public engagement campaign, as well as the Town’s Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan.
Key management actions listed in the draft CFMP include cleaning up cyclone damage, dune stabilisation through revegetation, protecting turtle nesting areas, educating the community about the significance of the CFMP area, the trigger based reconstruction and relocation of coastal paths and assets, formalising beach access to stabilise dunes, sand nourishment in areas of erosion risk and seawall construction over the longer term.
The draft CFMP details baseline information about the coastline, including flora and fauna, as well as land use planning considerations and the coastline’s important social, cultural, economic and environmental value.
Mayor Peter Carter encouraged local residents, community groups and businesses to review the draft CFMP and provide feedback.
“I’m pleased to present the Town’s draft Coastal Foreshore Management Plan to the public for feedback. Port Hedland’s coastline is susceptible to cyclones, erosion and rising levels: we need to know how to take action to manage these increasingly intense risk factors.
“The Town is proud to join other WA Local Governments in actively responding to coastal hazards, compelled by State Government policies and guidelines.
“The draft CFMP translates complex information into key management actions for Council, the Town and our stakeholders to work towards. These actions provide targeted, trigger based responses to protect valuable coastal assets over a 100 year time frame.
“Dune stabilisation through vegetation and constructing sea walls are just some of the actions the CFMP highlights, as well as designating coastal areas at intolerable risk which require the most immediate action.
“Port Hedland’s coastline is cherished by traditional owners, boosts the region’s liveability, supports the world’s largest export port, provides a nesting habitat for endangered flatback turtles, sustains recreational pursuits and will soon host the Spoilbank Marina. The draft CFMP’s key management actions strike the right balance in managing social, environmental and economic needs.”
“I look forward to Council and I reviewing and considering the final CFMP for adoption later this year.”
Click here to have your say by Wednesday 24 March 2021.
For media information:
Laura Hawes
Manager Corporate Affairs
(08) 9158 9365 | lhawes@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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