Eurobodalla coastal hazard assessment

The presentation from the consultation sessions held in 2017 is now available:

Before reading the presentation and the Eurobodalla coastal hazard assessment, please take the time to read important information about the hazard mapping below.

The mapping has a series of lines representing plausible beach erosion scenarios: 

  • yellow line represents the extent of erosion from a large storm that could occur under current ocean conditions (without sea level rise)
  • pink line represents the extent of erosion from a large storm that could occur under projected ocean conditions in 2050 (with sea level rise)
  • purple line represents the extent of erosion from a large storm that could occur under projected ocean conditions in 2065 (with sea level rise)
  • blue line represents the extent of erosion from a large storm that could occur under projected ocean conditions in 2100 (with sea level rise).
  • The hazard maps are based on present beach conditions. In most cases, mitigation such as beach nourishment or engineered structures that protect assets from coastal hazards are not in place.
  • The maps will be clearly marked where existing mitigation is in place and the assessment took these measures into account.
  • The mapping presents a range of possible scenarios that could occur in the absence of additional mitigation.
  • Residential development assessment is based on a 1% encounter probability out to the purple 2065 hazard lines.
  • The blue hazard lines for 2100 are included to guide Council on strategic land use planning and infrastructure investment.
  • These maps will be reviewed with the updated 'Open Coast' Coastal Management Program.
  • We will again engage with affected land owners and the broader community in in 2021 to increase the understanding of the risk and determine the best management solutions for our coastline.

Eurobodalla coastal hazard assessment documentation