Grant District Council residents and interested community members are being invited to attend the next round of community workshops to learn more about a coastal adaptation strategy.
The Grant District Council’s coastal adaptation strategy aims to identify coastal hazards such as erosion and flooding, assess the associated risks for each of the council’s coastal townships, and evaluate practical adaptation options to help protect and strengthen coastal communities into the future.
Grant Mayor Kylie Boston said council was proud to be working closely with its coastal communities to create this strategy.
“Our coastline is one of our region’s most valued assets, and we know the challenges of erosion are expected to increase in future years,” she said.
“These workshops are a vital opportunity for residents to help shape a strategy that reflects their local knowledge, values and priorities.
“Together, we can create practical solutions that protect our coastal communities for years to come.”
The strategy focuses specifically on investigating adaptation strategies for the townships of Carpenter Rocks, Pelican Point, Blackfellows Caves, Nene Valley, Cape Douglas, Port MacDonnell, Racecourse Bay, Eight Mile Creek and Donovans.
In March 2025, a round of community workshops were held in Port MacDonnell and Carpenter Rocks to discuss potential coastal hazards and contribute to the early planning stages of the strategy.
Following the review of initial feedback and development of a draft strategy, council is now holding a second round of workshops at Donovans, Port MacDonnell and Carpenter Rocks on May 7 and 8.
Council chief executive Darryl Whicker said the workshops will give community members a chance to review the draft strategy in detail, speak directly with the council’s coastal management expert, ask questions to better understand the potential impacts on their community and provide valuable feedback on the proposed adaptation measures.
Mr Whicker said that every resident has a part to play in how the coastline is managed and protected for the future.
“Through collaboration and forward planning, we aim to build resilience across our coastal townships with the outcomes of the coastal adaptation strategy to be a shared responsibility between council, government and our community,” he said.
“The strategy will allow council to prioritise adaptation projects in the coming years and position well for future grant funding opportunities to help bring these important initiatives to life.
“Council encourages all residents within our coastal communities to attend a workshop and take an active role in understanding adaptation, risks and mitigation to shape the future of our coastline.”
Interested community members are also encouraged to find out more about the Coastal Adaptation Strategy online via Your Say DCG – Coastal Adaptation Strategy | Your Say DCG.
Broader community consultation will follow both rounds of workshops allowing the wider Grant District Council community an opportunity to review the draft coastal adaptation strategy and provide feedback.
