High-risk erosion prone areas within coastal localities have been identified in the CHAP risk assessment for current and future timestamps. Scoping forward works is to be addressed by the High Risk Erosion Working Group.

Works progressing with investigations into the Eastern Beaches coastal creeks budgeted within 2023/24 and continuing into 2024/2024, informing future works requirements.

Primary project ontrack, Sand nourishment investigation brief ITQ being prepared.

Living Foreshores Noosaville (linked to Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan) has minor timeline disruptions due to community consultation Round 2. Living Foreshores Hilton Esplanade has minor timeline disruptions due to significant increase in consultancy market rates that are being worked through with QCoast. Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Phase 1 (Blue Carbon) complete with final report received in June 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

High-risk areas have been identified in the CHAP and are being worked through the High-Risk Erosion Prone Area Working Group led by Infrastructure Services. Design, and construction funding has been obtained through QRRRFWork for Sunshine Beach - Ross Crescent - Slope Stabilisation Construction. Burgess Creek Monitoring Project with UniSC is complete.

High-risk areas identified in the CHAP and are being worked through the High-Risk Erosion Prone Area Working Group and a draft Noosa Eastern beach creeks erosion risk report has prepared and is currently being reviewed.

Progress through the High-Risk Erosion Prone Area Working Group has stalled due to staff changes and limited delivery of CHAP actions. A Noosa Eastern beach creeks erosion risk report has been delivered by consultants and is currently under review.

Progress through the High-Risk Erosion Prone Area Working Group has stalled due to staff vacancy and changes. A Noosa Eastern Beaches Creek Erosion Risk study has been delivered by consultants, covering geotechnical, hydrological & vegetation assessments at the nine creeks along the Eastern Beaches. Assessments were used to identify slope stability risks as well as urgent, short, medium and long term actions to reduce these risks. Actions vary from urgent remediation works through to longer term revegetation and weed control.

Living Foreshores Noosaville (linked to Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan) has major timeline disruptions due to significant community feedback in Round 2. A third round of community engagement has been added to the program, extending the timeline to early 2025 for endorsement of the Master Plan. The Concept Designs for Resilience component has been completed. Living Foreshores Hilton Esplanade has minor timeline disruptions due to significant increase in consultancy market rates that are being worked through with QCoast. Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Phase 1 (Blue Carbon) complete with final report received in June 2024. Phase 2 is progressing with UQ and Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation partnership. Noosa Offshore Sand Supply Assessment which investigates potential viability of offshore sources of sand for future nourishment of Eastern Beaches, is complete.

Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project with University of Queensland and KKPAC is underway. An initial site assessment on Cooloothin Cr Nature Refuge has been undertaken and grant funding is being sought through QCoast2100 Round 3. Living Foreshores Noosa continues to advance with Hilton Esplanade due to restart this quarter.

Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project with University of Queensland and KKPAC is underway. An initial site assessment on Cooloothin Creek Nature Refuge has been undertaken and grant funding is being sought through QCoast2100 Round 3. The Living Foreshores Noosa project continues to progress, with works at Hilton Esplanade scheduled to recommence in Q1 FY25/26.

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.

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.