Public consultation for the Bribie Island erosion and breakthrough review has officially opened.
The first phase of consultation – which opened yesterday and runs until May 18 – will focus on capturing the concerns and experiences of local residents and stakeholders.
This will be followed by a second round of engagement that will enable the public to have their say on the draft recommendations, prior to the final review of the report.
The review was prompted by community concerns in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with coastal engineering experts RPS and International Coastal Management to lead the review.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said the collective insight of the local community was fundamental to the review.
“We urge every resident and stakeholder to have their say, which will inform both initial responses and long-term solutions,” he said.
“The reviewers, RPS and ICM, are equipped with the expertise to integrate this community feedback into a comprehensive plan of action.”
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Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton encouraged locals to participate in the process.
“Every voice is critical in shaping a well-informed response for managing the unique challenges posed to northern Bribie Island and the surrounding communities,” she said.
A major breakthrough occurred at the northern end of the island in early 2022 and was followed by what appeared to be a subsequent breakthrough just south of the Lions Park as Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed in late February-early March.
The Pumicestone Passage Catchment Management Board has voiced strong concerns about the diminishing protection offered by the island to Golden Beach and Caloundra.
The state government responded by announcing last month that it would commission an independent review. Then, the second breakthrough seemed to become established.
Click here to learn more about the consultation or to submit feedback.
