Protecting our coastlines means safeguarding local homes, businesses and vital community infrastructure while preserving the natural beauty that locals and visitors cherish.

These works will help manage coastal risks, and ensure these much-loved public spaces are preserved for future generations.

In parallel to this project, Council is progressing a detailed design of the Emu Park SLSC Revetment Wall to ensure it is ‘shovel ready’ for future funding opportunities.

Foreshore planning and management supports:

• long term resilience to the challenges of coastal hazards;
• maintenance of natural, healthy beaches and foreshores that are habitats for wildlife such as nesting sea turtles;
• maintenance of access to public spaces for community connection, recreation, and enjoyment.

Principals of foreshore planning and management include:

• respect for cultural heritage and historical connections to coastal places;
• adherence to local laws and relevant legislation such as the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995;
• protection of significant environmental values;
• maintenance of coastal buffer zones to reduce risks to the community from coastal hazards;
• facilitation of safe and sustainable public access.

The Emu Park Foreshore Management Plan will be based on scientific evidence-based solutions as well as recommendations from the Queensland Government’s Coastal Management Plan including knowledge sharing and community engagement.

Council has appointed CQG Environmental Consultants to prepare and develop the plan and are committed to working with local residents and the wider community as part of the planning process.

One of the first steps currently underway is pre-consultation research and information gathering. Have your say below and help us understand what you enjoy about this beautiful part of our coastline.