Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan
Continue the implementation of the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP), including planning for Living Foreshores Noosa, Coastal Wetland Restoration Project.
Quarterly updates
Q3 · Minor Disruption
Staff resource limitations have impacted the program. The Living Foreshore Hilton Esplanade project under consultation with community. Regional Coastal Process model project with SCRC in final phase and grant acquitted. The team continues to seek funding opportunities to undertake Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project. QCoast grant application being prepared to fund erosion-prone area mapping to inform a future planning scheme amendment.
Q2 · Minor Disruption
Staff resource limitations have impacted the program. The Living Foreshore Hilton Esplanade grant extension was approved in September 2025. The team continues to seek funding opportunities to undertake Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project. Discussions with DETSI are ongoing to undertake erosion-prone area mapping to inform a future planning scheme amendment.
Q1 · Major Disruption
Staff resource limitations have impacted the program. Living Foreshore Hilton Esplanade grant extension approved in September 2025. Continuing to seek funding opportunities to undertake Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project.
Q4 is not due yet.
Where this sits
Initiative 4.8.7 is from the 2025–26 operational plan and works towards Future Objective 4.8: Disaster Management.
Latest status: January to March 2026 · Minor Disruption