Published: 16 July 2021

Eurobodalla Council is seeking nominations from residents who want to participate in workshops exploring how the community wants to see Eurobodalla’s coastline and beaches managed long-term.

The Council is preparing a Coastal Management Program to outline strategies for areas that are or expected to be affected by coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation.

The program will outline how Eurobodalla’s beaches, headlands and shorelines will be protected from coastal hazards long-term and where areas could use better access or protection.

The project has experienced stop-start progress over the years, reflecting changes to NSW coastal management policies.

Council is now progressing the plan, with the help specialist consultant Rhelm, and a series of workshops will be held in August for community members to have input.

Council will write to local community associations and invite representatives to participate in the workshops, however Council is also seeking representation from areas without community associations, as well as from youth.

Eurobodalla Council’s coastal planner Cameron Whiting said the Coastal Management Program would cover the shire’s more than 140km of open coastline, from South Durras to Wallaga Lake.

He said the workshops would consider things like future access, amenity and asset protection.

“We want to know how communities want to see their coastline protected, enhanced, or just left the way it is,” he said.

“This input will be considered alongside technical investigations to develop strategies to adapt our communities to coastal hazards.

“Eurobodalla's beaches are at the centre of our environment, economy and social fabric and we’re keen to hear from representatives up and down the coast.”

Those wishing to take part can register their interest before Friday 25 July by visiting our Open Coast Coastal Management Program page and entering their name and email address in the ‘sign up for updates’ section.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the workshops may be limited in size or may be held online, depending on advice from the NSW State Government.

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