Bluff Point Coastal Adaptation Planning
In 2015, the City began investigating coastal erosion and inundation along its coastline to meet the requirement of the State Planning Policy No. 2.6 – State Coastal Planning Policy. In 2018, the City's Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan(CHRMAP) was completed.
The plan identified the southern and northern sections of Kempton Street in Bluff Point as coastal areas at risk of coastal erosion between now and 2030.
As these areas contain City, State Government and community owned assets an investigation into short to medium term (now to 2030) coastal adaptation measures and their implementation is now required.The City has received grant funding from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to undertake adaptation planning for Bluff Point and has has partnered with coastal engineering consultants MP Rogers and Associates and 361 Degrees to deliver the project.
Who will be involved?
The project will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including:
- Land owners within the impacted area (immediate residents, businesses, organisations)
- Mid West Ports Authority
- State Government agencies (utilities, environment, roads, education, health)
- Community groups relevant to the coastal area
- Sporting/recreational groups who use the area
- Surrounding schools
How can I get involved?
There are a number of opportunities to learn about coastal adaptation processes and the considerations for shaping the design and development of coastal adaptation options for Bluff Point and begin with a webinar followed by drop in information sessions.
On 10 October 2024, project partners MP Rogers and Associates and 361 Degrees hosted an online webinar for all project stakeholders that presented background information on the coastal adaptation planning for local governments, coastal processes and erosion at Bluff Point, coastal adaptation examples and case studies, project decision making tools and next steps.
Next Opportunity : Drop in Information Session. Dates and times to be confirmed.
Webinar Recording
More Information - Feedback and Questions
If you have any questions regarding the project or would like to provide feedback, please complete our Feedback/Questions Form here
You can also contact the City at 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au
This project is funded by the Western Australian Planning Commission through the Coastal Management Plan Assistance Program.
