Website Feedback OnlyPlease leave your website feedback comments below kindly provide the steps you took so we can replicate the issue For general council inquiries, please see Council Contact page You can use CTR+V to paste a screenshot from your clipboard directly into the textarea above Otherwise you can upload a file from your computer below built with adaptation to future climate hazards in mind has been reconstructed at Golden Beach and installed with specially designed tiles The project is part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program to install and monitor a ‘living seawall’ A $300,000 grant was provided to Council from the LGAQ towards building the new raised seawall and including the living seawall elements This new seawall will help safeguard the parkland and footpath from damage caused by storm surges Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said Council had rebuilt an aged section of the seawall that was degraded and no longer effective our coastline is such an integral part of our lifestyle,” Cr Landsberg said “This project is one of the ways Council is carefully managing our coastline to protect and preserve it now and into the future “With the Sunshine Coast officially recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere we remain committed to projects such as this to showcase how we can live harmoniously with nature.” and local MP for Glass House Andrew Powell was happy to support this innovative project in Golden Beach we are enhancing the environment while providing safe accessible pathways so visitors and locals alike can enjoy the spectacular foreshore,” Mr Powell said “This is another great example of the collaboration between State and Local Governments delivering for Queensland.” The project included reconstructing and raising approximately 80 metres of the existing seawall using grouted rock and installing special concrete tiles which aim to create a ‘living seawall’ with habitat for marine creatures Council also reconstructed and upgraded the coastal footpath with matching hardwood and stainless-steel handrail benches and a wheelchair accessible binoculars station for locals and visitors to continue to enjoy the views out to Bribie Island and the shorebirds “This work to protect the Golden Beach foreshore and community areas is in response to the Bribie Island breakthrough,” Cr Landsberg said “The breakthrough has resulted in this part of the foreshore becoming frequently inundated adjacent to the barbecue shelter “Council is acting now to protect our coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change.” Council has attached 100 tiles to the side of the Golden Beach seawall to create an enticing home for sea creatures Because the constructed seawall surface is relatively smooth the aim of the ‘living seawall’ tiles is to help mimic the natural coastal habitat encouraging seaweed to grow and creating a home for fish and other marine life The Golden Beach seawall and foreshore project is being completed by Sunshine Coast Council with the support of the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program that is administered by the Local Government Association of Queensland Sunshine Coast Council is actively preparing for current and future coastal changes Council’s long-term strategies and plans focus on sustainable practices for coastline resilience into the future These long-term strategies guide Council’s daily on-ground actions that play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our coastline for everyone to enjoy Experience Sunshine Coast Living and community Environment Business Development Council Pay and apply Last updated :  06:00 AM, Fri 04 Apr 2025   © Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2008–2025 Sunshine Coast Council is about to begin dredging and beach nourishment works at the Golden Beach. According to Cr Terry Landsberg, nourishment works are set to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, 30th April, and will continue until mid-June at the following locations: “Please note, there may be some disruptions on the beach, but we will minimise these as much as possible. Council officers will work closely with the contractor to ensure pedestrian safety throughout the dredge campaign,” said Landsberg. The Council will continue the dredging and beach nourishment program at Golden Beach according to the conditions of the federal and state government approved permits. 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Click here to send to our news team The ocean has started to break through a second point on Bribie Island as a cyclone looms off the Queensland coastline A video by Pumicestone Passage Catchment Management Board (PPCMB) spokesperson Jen Kettleton-Butler shows water pushing into dead vegetation on the surf side of the island about 8am Thursday morning Ms Kettleton-Butler estimated the water to be 1m deep on the high tide and questioned the island’s ability to protect Golden Beach and Caloundra with Cyclone Alfred moving down the Queensland coastline She said Golden Beach was at “catastrophic risk” of erosion and storm surge in the next major weather event and she feared people in tinnies would be “rescuing little old ladies from their houses” “I think Golden Beach is at imminent risk from a storm tide surge that could happen in the right set of circumstances whether it be a cyclone or an east coast low Ms Kettleton-Butler had been monitoring the island fortnightly for the past six weeks and  ramped up efforts to draw attention to the issue after seeing it on Sunday including Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton to the island yesterday morning to show them a fragile 15m wide section She had she hoped the trip would demonstrate the need for urgent temporary reinforcement of the island I thought it would happen when the cyclone came down “But we’ve had two weeks of high winds which have whipped up big surf We normally get 1-1.5m here and the swell marker has been getting hit by around 2-2.5m.” The new breakthrough point is south of the where the ocean and just south of the Lions Park on Bribie Island Ms Kettleton-Butler said PCCMB board members believed urgent action could still be taken to shore up the island She said the group advocated for temporary reinforcement such as sand-filled geo-textile bags covered with pumped sand until permanent protection was put in place but even building that would now be difficult she said locals had been calling for a permanent coastal protection system for the area for more than 50 years The Department of Environment has taken the position that the coastline is dynamic and that there should not be intervention in the island which is part of a marine park that has Ramsar recognition for its environmental value But Ms Kettleton-Butler said sand could not naturally replenish the island when the shipping channel to the east was repeatedly dredged and the sand sent elsewhere “What we’re trying to protect has broken because we’re trying to protect it,” she said The Department of Environment has also deflected erosion issues at Golden Beach to the Sunshine Coast Council whose division includes Caloundra and Golden Beach said he was “very concerned at the changing conditions” in the area “We don’t know what the facts would be if a large (weather) system were to come down off-shore,” he said Cr Landsberg said all levels of government needed to work together to address issues in the Passage Sunshine Coast News has contacted the Department of Environment and Ms Morton’s office for comment As Cyclone Alfred continues to track south the Sunshine Coast Council has stated it is actively monitoring the situation and preparing for potential inundation in areas typically affected by abnormal high tides and large swells Golden Beach (Bribie Island) and the Pumicestone Passage The Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster and Emergency coordinator Jason Membrey said water levels on the high tide could exceed the highest tide of the year by about 50cm on Saturday morning which could lead to minor foreshore flooding and coastal erosion Byron Shire Council has its eye on the weather and is preparing for the impact of Cyclone Alfred later this week Last week staff started checking all machinery and equipment to make sure it is ready to go if needed The recently refurbished flood pump at South Golden Beach was tested last Friday (28 February) and the Byron Resource Recovery Centre at Myocum is going through its emergency management plans the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is also predicting big seas and erosion on areas of the coastline in the Byron Shire.   Staff are monitoring beach accesses and people are asked to heed advice from the BOM in relation to dangerous conditions for water activities and storm surges Community Starlinks are also active and key community leaders are managing these Most Community Resilience Groups (CHUBS) also have UHF radio networks said the SES is the lead agency for emergencies involving cyclones but people should be checking in regularly with relevant authorities such as the SES and the BOM The Byron Shire Emergency Dashboard, https://emergency.byron.nsw.gov.au/ has links to the following emergency services and information: Byron Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul Wia-Bal people of the Bundjalung Nation and we pay our respects to Elders past and present After more contact information? 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AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has escalated the Tropical Cyclone Alfred warning to STAND UP status and is advising residents to PREPARE NOW and brace for severe weather The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is forecasting rain and storms across the Sunshine Coast The region may see rainfall totals of 600mm over the next 76 hours Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) in Nambour has been activated with all key disaster and emergency agencies working together as a united front The Bureau of Meteorology has advised severe coastal hazards are likely for southern Queensland TC Alfred has weakened to a category 1 system but could strengthen again when it’s expected to make landfall Thursday or Friday this week Heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast as Alfred approaches the coast and in the days following We expect our most significant impact to occur Thursday and Friday A large and powerful and potentially damaging easterly swell will occur on exposed southern Queensland beaches Surf Life Saving Queensland has closed all beaches in the region Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Coordinator Jason Membrey said the current TC Alfred weather system had the potential to create periods of heavy rainfall and localised flooding “While Pelican Waters and Golden Beach remain a priority as an LDCC we are ensuring we have a region wide approach to planning,” Mr Membrey said “We are already seeing erosion along our coastline “We are also seeing large surf and dangerous beach conditions “I also ask for the community to stay away from water courses as fast-moving waters can be incredibly treacherous “People around canal homes are asked to secure all items and boats Check your anchorage and stay off your vessels “Council and emergency services will remain at a Stand-Up status until the weather system moves away from the coast.” Mr Membrey is urging the community to access weather warnings and road closures at Council’s Disaster Hub up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location traffic cameras and flood mapping,” Mr Membrey said “Considering the possible impacts of severe weather in advance can certainly prevent unnecessary risk and help keep everyone safe.” You can collect them or fill sandbags yourself Sandbags are a simple and effective way to help reduce the impact of flooding and protect your property Depots and locations offering sandbags 8am-8pm: Should the SES need to escalate in Nambour Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples We wish to pay respect to their Elders – past and acknowledge the important role First Nations people continue to play within the Sunshine Coast community Our Sunshine Coast is a free community website proudly produced by Sunshine Coast Council Sunshine Coast Council engaged a coastal engineering consultancy to develop an updated Storm Tide Study In response to the Bribie Island breakthrough in January 2022 The 2024 storm tide study will replace the previous study released in 2013 as an information resource for the design of new coastal infrastructure Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said the storm tide study update endorsed by Council (on October 24) enabled the community to understand how storm tides work and how they may affect their property “Understanding storm tides helps residents make informed decisions about storm tide inundation and wave action and build strong resilient coastal communities,” Cr Suarez said “The updated research doesn’t create more risk on a property rather it provides more detailed information so everyone can better understand the existing risk “Storm tides are a natural part of living on the Sunshine Coast and along the Queensland’s coastline “We can’t prevent storm tides from happening nor can we prevent the flooding they can bring with them but residents can take steps to reduce storm tide impacts by understanding how they work.” The Storm Tide Study showed open coast storm tide inundation levels remained unchanged from the 2013 study with small increases in normal tide levels and wave action found at Golden Beach and Diamond Head The main change from the 2013 study is the storm tide wave action mapping This highlights the risk at Golden Beach associated with properties being exposed to this hazard as a result of the Bribie Island breakthrough In other coastal areas that aren’t influenced by the breakthrough The update also highlights areas of future concern for dune loss as the result climate change Two maps have been prepared by Council for the Open Coast Wave Action areas These maps show the benefit of dune protection for communities located directly behind dunes Storm tide is the combined effect of storm surge and normal tide levels The greatest impact occurs when the peak storm surge coincides with a high tide A storm surge is a persistent rise above the normal tide level along a shoreline sometimes combining with reduced atmospheric pressure This is typically caused by large scale severe weather events Sunshine Coast Council offers a range of publicly available flood mapping resources and flood information Storm tide mapping is included as part of these resources Our community is encouraged to provide feedback on several draft plans that form part of Council’s integrated and coordinated approach to managing coastal areas, before Friday, November 22. Visit the Have Your Say page on Council’s website More information can be found on Council’s Flooding questions and factsheets page If you would like more information about coastal management, please contact Council Over the next 12 months, Council will be working with the community to create the first Place Plan (also known as a masterplan) for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores and is encouraging everyone who calls this area of the Byron Shire home to get involved and have a say South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores Place Plan is to develop a strategic set of principles and actions related to character and streetscape upgrades The first round of community consultation is open until Friday 6 September “Now’s the time for people who live in New Brighton South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores to tell us what they love about where they live what their vision is for the future and what improvements they’d like to see happen,” Byron Shire Mayor “This first consultation is open for a month and staff are running three community workshops over coming weeks to open up discussion get ideas flowing and hopefully formulate some consensus on what people would like to be achieved in the future,” the Mayor said To join any of these in-person workshops, please register via Council’s web page: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/nso-place-plan Staff will also be available for a chat at the New Brighton Farmers Markets and at Ocean Shores Shopping Centre during August or you can provide feedback any time via Council’s website South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores all have their own unique identities and that’s why this Place Plan will include development of three individual character statements visions and a sets of priority actions that reflect the values and focus areas for each community “Creating an overarching Place Plan means we can collectively address issues that affect all three localities understand challenges holistically and come up with better solutions and outcomes centred around what the community actually wants,” the Mayor said The Place Planning process will run for approximately 12 months.  As part of this process council is engaging key stakeholders including community groups businesses and other local organisations to provide guidance on local issues and to increase engagement.   The community will be invited to provide feedback on a draft of the Place Plan once it’s prepared A final plan is due to Council before end of June 2025 Place Plans provide Council and community with a set of priority actions for each community helping to inform and gain funding and investment for future projects For more information or to register for a community workshop or submit your ideas online, go to Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/nso-place-plan For media enquiries call Council’s Media and Comms team on 02 6626 7320 ' + noBrDesc.replace(/(\r\n|\r|\n){2}((\r\n|\r|\n)+)?/g A seawall has been reconstructed to protect a Sunshine Coast foreshore from the elements after the Bribie Island tidal breakthrough caused flooding The wall at Golden Beach is expected to safeguard the parkland and footpath from damage caused by storm surges It also includes specially designed tiles that mimic the natural coastal habitat Council rebuilt the aged section of the wall which was degraded and no longer effective The project included reconstructing and raising about 80m of the existing seawall using grouted rock and installing special concrete tiles to create a “living seawall” with habitat for marine creatures benches and a wheelchair accessible binoculars station for locals and visitors to enjoy the views out to Bribie Island and the shorebirds Sunshine Coast councillor Terry Landsberg detailed why the works were done “This work to protect the Golden Beach foreshore and community areas is in response to the Bribie Island breakthrough,” he said “The breakthrough (in early 2022) has resulted in this part of the foreshore becoming frequently inundated adjacent to the barbecue shelter “Council is acting now to protect our coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change our coastline is such an integral part of our lifestyle “This project is one of the ways council is carefully managing our coastline to protect and preserve it now and into the future Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Council has attached 100 tiles to the side of the wall to create a home for sea creatures. Because the constructed seawall surface is relatively smooth, the aim of the tiles is to help mimic the natural coastal habitat, encouraging seaweed to grow and creating a home for fish and other marine life. The project is part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government-funded QCoast2100 Program. A $300,000 grant was provided to council from the LGAQ towards building the new raised seawall and including the living seawall elements. Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell supported the project. “By creating a ‘living seawall’, we are enhancing the environment while providing safe, accessible pathways so visitors and locals alike can enjoy the spectacular foreshore,” he said. “This is another great example of the collaboration between state and local Governments delivering for Queensland.” Link copiedShareShare articleTropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall as a category two system from Thursday, but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unclear where it will cross the coast.  Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said authorities were preparing for a possible severe weather event, with impacts across hundreds of kilometres of coastline extending from Bundaberg to the Gold Coast. "It is a large system and it presents a big challenge for a large part of the Queensland coastline," he said. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving south at 10 kilometres per hour. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology) On Sunday afternoon, the category one system was 370 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and moving south at 10 kilometres per hour. Senior forecaster Matthew Collopy said it was expected to move south to south-east in the next 24 hours. From Tuesday, there is an increasing risk it will turn west and track back towards the south-east Queensland or northern NSW coast and make landfall as a category two system on Thursday. Mr Crisafulli said while a tropical cyclone crossing south-east Queensland was not a "frequent occurrence", it has happened before — including Tropical Cyclone Nancy in 1990, Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974, and the great Gold Coast cyclone of 1954, which predated the current warning system. Mr Collopy said heavy to intense rainfall was of "particular concern", with the potential for multiple day totals of up to 300 to 600 millimetres. Flood watches have been issued from Hervey Bay down to Coffs Harbour in NSW. High tides are expected to increase the flood risk in coastal low-lying areas, with high sea levels and large waves likely on the coast. Mr Crisafulli said the Queensland Fire Department was pre-deploying swift water rescue crews and the SES was ready to respond. Acting Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy said Bribie, Moreton, north and south Stradboke and the bay islands would feel the impacts of the cyclone first, urging residents to consider whether they should leave. "Our barge and ferry services will stop operating." Gold Coast local disaster coordinator Mark Ryan said sandbags would be available at Pimpama, Bilinga and Burleigh Heads from 8am on Monday for residents in low-lying areas.  "We don't want to alarm people, we want people to be alert," he said.  "As is typical with these systems in the Coral Sea, they are quite difficult to forecast and forecasts can change." A hazardous surf warning is in place for the Capricornia Coast, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast waters and Gold Coast waters, with rolling beach closures based on tides. Beaches on the Gold Coast have been closed due to rough conditions. (ABC News: Danielle Mahe) The BOM said there was the potential for large and powerful seas from Seventeen Seventy down to the exposed south-east coast for several days, causing significant coastal erosion. "A protracted period of really powerful swells and that may result in some quite significant coastal erosion to those exposed beaches," senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said. Queensland Police Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey said authorities were holding daily meetings and patrolling beaches to look for any erosion that could result in localised flooding. "Planning has gone into where we are going to have sandbagging, where we can put measures in now that will safely mitigate any further damage that may come with this weather event," he said.  People are being urged to stay informed as conditions change. (ABC News: Danielle Mahe) Woodgate Beach, south of Bundaberg, has been battered by rough seas causing significant erosion. The Bundaberg Regional Council recently spent millions on a sand replenishment project, including the construction of a 240-metre seawall and a 20m-wide sand buffer. Locals said they were devastated to see the erosion at Woodgate. (ABC Wide Bay: Johanna Marie) Local resident Pauline Greer, also president of the Woodgate District Resident's Association, said while it was "devastating" to see, the work might have prevented the sea from inundating homes. "To see all this sand, and the vines and all the work that's been done and all the money that's been spent [affected, is devastating]," Ms Greer said. Pauline Greer said recent works might have prevented the sea from inundating homes. (ABC Wide Bay: Johanna Marie) Further down the coast, the powerful swell and a 2-metre high tide has cut through Pumicestone Passage on the northern tip of Bribie Island. The natural barrier protects Caloundra and Golden Beach from the open ocean.  Water is already lapping at low-lying properties and locals, including Jen Kettleton-Butler from the Pumicestone Passage Catchment Management Board, fear widespread inundation if Alfred comes close. "I fear it's too late for our island," she said.  "I'm worried sick that our community at Golden Beach do not know the nature of the danger that is around the corner." Mr Hanniffy said it was unusual for a cyclone to linger off the coast for such a long time, likely sustained by warm sea temperatures. "Sea temps at the moment are above 27 [degrees Celsius] so that's more than enough to sustain a tropical cyclone," he said. Mr Hanniffy said possible rainfall predictions depended on the cyclone's path. "In terms of the potential rainfall risk, [it is] very much determined [by] how that system evolves or whether it does take a more coastal approach late next week," he said. Acting Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy says residents of Bribie, Moreton, north and south Stradboke, and the bay islands will feel the impacts impacts of cyclone first. "I ask you to think about the risk for you and make a decision as whether and when they should leave those islands and when you should leave those islands," he says. "That window to leave the island will close later in the week should this system turn west and head towards the Queensland Coast." That is where we will leave our live coverage. Copy link2 Mar, 4:44amSun 2 Mar 2025 at 4:44am'Not possible' to predict where cyclone will cross coast"At this stage it is not possible to predict the exact coastal crossing," BOM's Matthew Collopy says He says people from Bundaberg to the Gold Coast need to be on alert for significant winds, coastal inundation and intense rainfall. He says the bureau will closely monitor the system. Copy link2 Mar, 4:41amSun 2 Mar 2025 at 4:41amBOM says heavy rain of 'particular concern'Matthew Collopy says the impact of the cyclone will be be concentrated on the south side of the system. It can cause damaging or destructive winds, coastal inundation, and heavy to intense rainfall. He says this could begin late Wednesday and extend into Thursday and Friday. Mr Collopy says heavy to intense rainfall is of "particular concern". He says there may be totals of up to 300 to 600mm. "This has the potential to cause life threatening riverine and flash flooding from late Wednesday, but particularly through Thursday and Friday," he says.  Mr Collopy says the potential for riverine flooding will extend beyond Friday depending on where the system moves. The BOM has issued flood watches for the Mary River, Noosa River, Sunshine Coast rivers, Pine River, Caboolture River, upper and lower Brisbane, Logan, Albert and Gold Coast rivers. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We are carefully investigating how to better protect important areas Through Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning (CHAPP) we are undertaking investigations to identify and assess potential options to reduce the impacts to our community and the environment caused by coastal hazards and flooding The investigations will look at different ways to make our public places stronger and more resilient against these changes The investigations stem from Council’s endorsed Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) The CHAS outlines adaptation pathways to address coastal hazards Our investigations focus on beach units and locations identified in the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy These investigations will include identifying adaptation options with a primary focus on long-term solutions for future planning out to the year 2100 These areas have been prioritised as they are already experiencing the impacts of coastal hazards Keep up to date as we progress our investigations. Subscribe for emailed updates and upcoming engagement opportunities via Have Your Say Sunshine Coast permanent tidal inundation and coastal erosion are natural processes that shape the unique landforms of our coastal zone when these processes negatively impact our communities Coastal hazards include inundation of low-lying coastal areas and erosion of the shoreline significant coastal hazard impacts are typically associated with East Coast Lows and Tropical Cyclones Learn more about the coastal hazards and flooding affecting the Sunshine Coast in Fact Sheet 1 – Common Coastal Hazard Adaptation and Flooding Terminology natural hazards including coastal hazards and flooding This often means doing detailed investigations and short-term works It also means being prepared for the longer-term Council’s long-term strategies and plans focus on sustainable practices for the resilience of our coastline into the future We commit to working with our community to ensure decisions consider local knowledge Local knowledge will provide a foundation for confirming coastal values This will inform the concept options development and analysis There will be multiple opportunities for our community and key stakeholders to be involved. You can subscribe to be notified of upcoming engagement opportunities via Have Your Say Sunshine Coast Protecting the local values and character across the region are critical criteria that will be considered as we assess possible mitigation options While Council plays a key role in managing coastal hazards the effective management of these hazards requires a collaborative approach Working together will become even more important as we respond to the hazards of a changing climate Proactive measures taken today will ensure that we are better equipped to face future challenges minimise damage and ensure a more resilient Sunshine Coast for everyone To find out more information about a collaborative approach to successful adaptation, see Fact Sheet 3 – Working Together Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning investigations will identify and assess potential adaptation options to reduce the impacts to our community and environment caused by coastal hazards and flooding Investigation areas are determined by Council's endorsed Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) The Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy assigned an adaptation response and pathway for each locality across the Sunshine Coast Adaptation responses and options are considered by locality which is based on four zones and 28 associated beach units Adaptation approaches seek to safeguard the values (social environmental and economic) and character of the region The coastal lifestyle that is critical to the identity of the Sunshine Coast is defined by the local values and character of our coastal places We need your input on how you currently use these places and what you value about them Your input will be considered in the development and analysis of potential adaptation solutions The Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach) CHAPP investigation has received funding from the Australian Government’s Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program The Mooloolaba and Maroochydore CHAPP investigations received grant funding from the Australian Government You can ask a question or share feedback about coastal hazards and Council’s coastal planning activities by emailing [email protected] You can also register for updates which will include invitations to a range of opportunities to have your say and provide feedback to Council via Have Your Say Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council is investigating coastal hazard adaptation at Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach) Sunshine Coast Council is investigating coastal hazard adaptation at Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast Council is investigating coastal hazard adaptation at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast expected to be one of the hardest hit areas as TC Alfred heads our way Flood mapping shows potential impact on your property The Sunshine Coast community is urged to prepare and take notice of severe weather warnings as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches and is predicted to make landfall on the Sunshine Coast late Thursday night and Friday morning Sunshine Coast Council Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair Rosanna Natoli said now was the time for the community to prepare themselves “Please review our flood mapping on Council’s website to understand the potential impacts on your property,” Mayor Natoli said “Flooding will be caused by the storm surge that comes as the cyclone approaches the coast in addition to destructive and damaging winds “It may be fine outside at the moment - but this is definitely the calm before the storm “The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that TC Alfred will make landfall on the south-east coast later this week - with predictions Sunshine Coast will be one of the hardest hit areas “We are expecting damaging gusts up to 130 km/h along the southeast Queensland and north eastern New South Wales coastal areas from Wednesday “Heavy to intense rainfall leading to dangerous flash flooding is expected from Wednesday “Abnormally high tides will cause flooding and there is likely to be damaging surf “Council’s Disaster Management team is working with our lead emergency agencies to prepare the region for the cyclone’s impact “We are currently finalising the locations of our refuge centres and will update our community as soon as we can “Keep checking Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub for up-to-date information “Queensland’s Department of Education is advising that Sunshine Coast schools will remain operational on Wednesday “Up-to-date information on school closures from then on will be available at closures.qld.edu.au “We are taking this weather event very seriously - and you need to do the same It’s business-as-usual today and Wednesday with all Council services There will be no residential bin collection services Thursday and Friday and we hope to resume normal services Monday We ask residents to remove all bins from their footpaths and secure them in a safe location on their property At this stage there is no planned follow-up collection service for missed bins as we won’t have the capability We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding Our resource recovery centres will also be closed to the public Thursday and Friday and a decision to open on Saturday will be based on weather conditions and accessibility Further updates to residential collection services and resource recovery centres will be available via Council’s website Council acknowledged the high demand for sandbags “The SES has so far distributed more than 40,000 sandbags to our community,” Mayor Natoli said “There is a supply of about 30,000 bags in the region and another 80,000 sandbags are on the way - with multiple operational sites actively distributing them “We thank you for your patience as we continue to top up resources at multiple locations “Please be assured we have trucks delivering sand throughout today and tomorrow “You can collect them or fill sandbags yourself Sandbags are a simple and effective way to help reduce the impact of flooding and protect your property.” If you require urgent SES assistance please contact SES at 132 500 or log a request for the SES App Watch 3m 11sOwen Jacques reports from Golden Beach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, where residents in Tropical Cyclone Alfred's path are taking extra precautions as the storm stalls. to learn about the amazing journey migratory shorebirds take to return to their summer home and the threats to survival they face It’s almost time to welcome migratory shorebirds back to the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council invites our community to celebrate their arrival with two free family-friendly events that will be jam-packed with fun activities for everyone there's something for every little adventurer Join a guided shorebird walk or help our shorebirds by joining the beach clean ups which will be held in collaboration with Visionary Ocean Warriors Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns invited residents and visitors to learn how we can share our shores with the shorebirds “This festival is an opportunity for us to all learn more about these little miracles and how we can live with them in a wildlife friendly biosphere,” Cr Burns said “Migratory shorebirds are the world’s most threatened species of birds flying more than 10,000km from Siberia and Alaska all the way to our Sunshine Coast shoreline “These amazing birds spend most of their time feeding on the mudflats and sandbanks of the Pumicestone Passage and Maroochy River as they need to more than double their body weight to store essential energy for their long journey back bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food and coffee play games and join us to celebrate the endurance and determination of these birds” The Shorebird Conservation Action Plan guides Council’s contribution to the world-wide conservation efforts to protect these species The Shorebird Festival will be held in two locations over two days: remember these tips to help share our shores with the shorebirds by: please provide the steps you took so we can replicate but we could not find the page you are looking for beautiful nature and a great community – but not the page you’re looking for Our team has been notified and we thank you for your patience while we get this resolved Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to bring with it flooding caused by the storm surge that comes as the cyclone approaches the coast Abnormally high tides will cause flooding and there is likely to be damaging surf We can’t prevent the storm tides and flooding Tropical Cyclone Alfred will bring however residents can take steps to reduce storm tide impacts by understanding how they work Here’s how you can understand how storm tides work and how they may affect your property Sunshine Coast Council has storm tide mapping for our community to use informed by the updated 2024 Storm Tide Study Storm surge modelling shows almost 1600 properties could be affected if a possible storm surge reaches half a metre above Highest Astronomical Tide around 200 properties could potentially be impacted with inundation greater than 300mm If the storm surge gets to a metre above Highest Astronomical Tide with around 670 properties potentially impacted with inundation greater than 300mm Please review our flood mapping on Council’s website to understand the potential impacts on your property The storm tide mapping is available as part of the General Information Mapping Layers on Council’s flood mapping The updated mapping tool includes storm tide wave action mapping Keep up to date by visiting Disaster Hub Sunshine Coast Conditions at the northern tip of Bribie Island have continued to deteriorate with Cyclone Alfred still forecast to be days away from making landfall The Pumicestone Passage Catchment Management Board (PPCMB) and Caloundra Coast Guard have described 200m at Bribie’s northern tip as being washed away Footage from Bluey’s Photography shows waves washing completely over the northern tip of the island Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has labelled Golden Beach a “particular area of concern” as the cyclone approaches South-East Queensland Mr Crisafulli acknowledged that the island may not be able to provide Golden Beach with the protection that it had in the past He said the state government had asked the Sunshine Coast Council for its most up-to-date storm surge modelling “but here is an added layer of complexity because of projection that that part of the island gives and it may not be at the level people have seen over the years” For more local news videos SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. Just click here PPCMB spokesperson Jen Kettleton-Butler, who discovered a 15m breakthrough last Thursday Now we have a 1600m wide bar and we’re tracking for 2.5km wide by the end of this weather event,” she said “Golden Beach and Caloundra are about to be tested like they’ve never been before because they don’t have the protection of our beautiful island,” she said Sandbagging has been underway at the Caloundra Power Boat Club at Golden Beach where water had broken across the foreshore and on to a covered deck on the high tide over the weekend The Caloundra Coast Guard was also preparing to sandbag its shed near Maloja Jetty at Caloundra Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli acknowledged the situation at Golden Beach and Pelican Waters because a weather event of this nature had not occurred since the initial Bribie Island breakthrough “Those areas are certainly facing a different risk than they have done over the decades,” she said A spokesperson for the Department of Environment said it was monitoring the northern section of Bribie Island given the tides and waves coming with Tropical Cyclone Alfred “Our professional coastal scientist visited that section on Friday We observed beach erosion and several areas of wave wash-over occurring,” the spokesperson said “It’s not really possible at this stage to speculate what will occur because of the current weather event we are not planning and protective or remedial action other than what we are doing – monitoring the situation we’re advising people to avoid the northern end of Bribie Island due to the uncertainty of the current weather event.” Caloundra Coast Guard acting commander Chris Hamilton said the ocean had now “washed away about 200m from Bribie” He commended locals for taking precautions with their boats and for sandbagging their properties “Members of the public have been very good They’ve put their boats in the marina for safety and people are offering their own private berths so people can get their boats in,” he said A well-known holiday park metres from the shoreline has been sold The popular Golden Beach Holiday Park at 9 Onslow Street has changed hands after more than 100 inquiries from prospective buyers Colliers Sunshine Coast managing director Nick Dowling could not say who purchased it or how much it cost due to a confidentiality agreement But the 11,236sqm property has significant development potential in a growth suburb “It’s definitely in a prime location,” Mr Dowling said “It’s a very good strategic purchase for the buyers.” It’s less than 100m from the Pumicestone Passage and is close to the Golden Beach Village “A flat walk to the beach and the village really appeals,” he said “You don’t have to battle surf in the water either so it’s a more attractive place for (younger and older people).” The property is currently zoned for tourist accommodation and community facilities a three-bedroom caretaker’s house with attached reception It is the only holiday/caravan park at Golden Beach Mr Dowling said there were more than 100 inquiries about the property before its sale, which occurred seven months after it was put on the market Most of the inquiries came from South-East Queensland He previously told SCN that the previous owners “They have held it for more than 20 years and I just think they want to move on with their lives Footage shows beach erosion at the Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise a car windscreen impaled by a tree and damage to property caused by the storm Residents are being warned that heavy rain is set to continue in the region over the coming days ShareSaveWatch: 'Worst is yet to come' as ex-cyclone nears AustraliaThe BBC's Katy Watson reports from the Gold Coast, as strong winds and heavy rains batter the region. 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A storm tide study by an engineering firm specialising in extreme weather has recommended that areas on the Sunshine Coast be identified for protection by seawalls also says that the force of waves will need to be considered in the structural integrity requirements of some new buildings A report on the study was prepared for this week’s Sunshine Coast Council meeting and replaces the council’s currently adopted storm tide study that was prepared in 2013 The new study makes specific mention of the ocean breakthrough at the northern end of Bribie Island during high tides and large waves from Cyclone Seth in December 2021 It says the breakthrough has led to a change in wave action and an increase in tidal range in the Pumicestone Passage where the mean low tide is 21cm lower than it used to be and the mean high 26cm higher The 2024 study suggests that the passage conditions are starting to replicate those of the open coastline “The increases in observed tides reflect conditions that more closely align with the open coast,” the study says “A similar trend is expected with storm tide levels which are now anticipated to be more representative of open coast levels.” The study says ongoing erosion and recession is expected on the Coast’s beaches, particularly at Golden Beach “The protection offered by Bribie Island is not considered a permanent feature due to ongoing erosion recession and the recent breakthrough,” it says “All future scenarios consider the northern end of Bribie Island to be completely eroded Under this scenario Golden Beach becomes the open coastline with a potential erosion zone extending back to The Esplanade.” The meeting was told that increased storm tide levels as a result of the Bribie break-through had already been factored in during the 2013 study the new study also factored the effects of wave set-up – an increase in water height brought about by waves – on storm tides in rivers and estuaries It says that the theoretical maximum storm tide estimate including a tide-plus-storm surge-plus-wave set-up is 1.5m higher than what has been regarded as the worst-case scenario Anywhere with an average sea level height less than 4.7m or within 200m of the Golden Beach Esplanade and buildings within the wave areas should be built to endure the wave forces said the council would need to advocate strongly for more funding to protect foreshore areas you’re looking at $100m just to do the seawall along Golden Beach to protect those assets and that’s not even talking about the public infrastructure and what we have to do,” he said Natural Assets Group Manager Bill Haddrill said conversations at state and federal government level had already begun happening Yesterday’s meeting also endorsed a recommendation to increase the freeboard level – the minimum floor height above water – by 0.4m Councillors were told the freeboard height increase would affect about 850 blocks and all but about 50 were already built upon The height of the remaining blocks meant the 0.4m freeboard increase would only have a 0.15m effect on building heights The study recommends that high-quality water gauges should be installed in coastal creeks as some are not robust enough to deal with the increased water levels and that coastal recession should monitored Help keep independent and fair Sunshine Coast news coming by subscribing to our FREE daily news feed All it requires is your email at the bottom of this article Sunshine Coast Council is examining the potential for revetment walls seawalls and raised open spaces and roads for four coastal communities Investigations are underway at Maroochydore Golden Beach and Bulcock Beach at Caloundra Councillor Maria Suarez said council was looking at possible solutions as part of the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning (CHAPP) to help protect the areas from the increasing threats of flooding and erosion caused by a rising sea level and more severe storms Cr Suarez said options would need to be developed by considering the specific challenges and unique nature of each location “Possible adaptation elements that are part of our investigations include revetment walls seawalls and increased stormwater outlet capacity,” she said Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up for our FREE daily news email “It is important to note that not all adaptation elements highlighted through our investigations are within council’s jurisdiction to deliver “Proposals for adaptation solutions that fall outside of council’s jurisdiction would be deferred to the relevant authorities for their consideration with their response informing the planning investigations.” Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred highlighted the vulnerability of coastal stretches “The Sunshine Coast coastline suffered quite significant damage,” Cr Suarez said “Events like TC Alfred demonstrate the importance of our nourishment and coastal maintenance programs to complement repair through natural process “The event further highlights the need to plan for the future and identify long term adaptation options to reduce the impacts of future coastal hazards and flooding.” Cr Suarez said the investigations were being informed by what the community valued about the areas “We invited our community to share their thoughts on coastal spaces and ideas for adaptation against coastal hazards and flooding,” she said Councillor Tim Burns emphasised the importance of the community feedback the engagement was really positive and constructive highlighting how our community is passionate about the issues affecting their region particularly those related to coastal hazards,” he said “Respondents identified numerous spots they visit regularly for activities such as exercise “It’s encouraging to see community support for council’s investigations with 72 per cent of Golden Beach respondents 70 per cent of Maroochydore respondents and 74 per cent of Mooloolaba respondents agreeing that the adaptation elements being investigated met their expectations “This input is crucial as we develop and analyse adaptation options.” the community shared concerns regarding coastal hazard impacts water quality and marine safety in Pumicestone Passage Cr Suarez encouraged the community to stay informed about upcoming project stages including future consultation opportunities The engagement summaries for each CHAPP investigation area can be seen via Have your Say Sunshine Coast The Golden Beach and Bulcock Beach CHAPP investigation has received funding from the federal government’s Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program The Mooloolaba and Maroochydore CHAPP investigations received grant funding from the federal government Paradise Beach and Golden Beach will play a significant role in Gippsland and Victoria’s renewable future The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024 has passed the Victorian Parliament meaning gas can now be stored in underground reservoirs deep in rock layers where it formed naturally before being extracted The legislative change aims to support the development of additional gas storage capability to help maintain secure and reliable gas supply The Victorian Government said that the additional gas storage will ensure that supply can be made available when and where it is most needed which will reduce the state’s exposure to swings in gas prices during periods of high demand and provide secure supply for gas-powered electricity generators to balance the electricity system when required The State Government said that one proposed offshore gas storage that has been approved could provide approximately 12.5PJ of additional gas storage increasing Victoria’s storage capacity by almost 50 per cent will become Victoria’s first offshore gas storage facility It will be located off the coast of Gippsland and has already undergone a rigorous environment effects statement process that included public consultation and is now able to progress to the final investment stage The Victorian Government said that the Golden Beach Gas Project will complete an initial short period of production before it can be transitioned to a storage facility The project is expected to deliver 30PJ of gas for the domestic market over 12 months from winter 2027 which is about a quarter of the state’s annual household and small business consumption The State Government said that increasing Victoria’s gas storage capacity will increase reliability and security during periods of high demand and will support gas-powered electricity generators with gas currently providing around two to five per cent of the state’s total electricity generation on average As Victoria progresses to 95 per cent renewable electricity by 2035 gas is expected to provide the remaining five per cent to maintain reliable and secure supplies of electricity Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources “We’re ensuring a safe and reliable energy supply is maintained as we get on and build the renewable energy of the future and work towards net zero emissions by 2045 “We’ve just unlocked new offshore gas storage projects that will be critical to helping us keep the lights on protect consumers from high energy prices and support industry through the transition.”  As the dust settles from the 2025 Federal Election Energy is revisiting the Labor Party’s energy policies and election promises.. 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Preliminary works have started on rejuvenating a cantilever walkway on one of the Sunshine Coast’s most significant bridges A refurbishment is underway on the footway on the Bevan Henzell Bridge which is a key connector and was named after one of the region’s development pioneers Councillor Terry Landsberg eagerly anticipated the $820,000 upgrade to the walkway on the eastern side of the crossing “This project is crucial for our community as it ensures the continued safety and accessibility of this key piece of infrastructure,” he said “The bridge is an important link between Golden Beach and Pelican Waters.” Site facilities and scaffolding on the bridge were scheduled for late November and early December to prepare for the main works “These main works will involve removing the existing walkway and renewing the structural steelwork which will be removed and renovated,” Cr Landsberg said “New fibre composite decking will replace the timber decking and the balustrade will be replaced.” The cantilever walkway being refurbished is about 1.2m-wide and constructed of steel and timber Walkers and riders will still be able to cross the bridge during the upgrade runners and riders throughout the Christmas and New Year period,” Cr Landsberg said access will be maintained on the western walkway while the eastern cantilever walkway will be temporarily closed “Watercraft access will not be disrupted during construction.” The bridge was named in honour of Mr Henzell who contributed greatly to progress in the Caloundra region A plaque there acknowledges its opening on December 4 Mr Henzell was the founder of Henzell’s Real Estate a dominant business in the region’s property scene He paved the way for significant development in and around Caloundra he produced the conceptual layout for the extension of Diamond Head at Golden Beach to create a canal subdivision (Pelican Waters) That meant building a suitable bridge to replace the old structure which was little more than a causeway that regularly flooded The Henzell family applied for the first stage of their canal development in about 1982 but it would be almost a decade before things really got underway Bevan died in 1982 and his vision was picked up by his son Roy in partnership with Garry Waters About 20 blocks were produced by 1989 before the development of Pelican Waters escalated has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most successful land development projects The aerial imagery in this story is from Australian location intelligence company Nearmap The company provides government organisations instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial tools to assist with urban planning monitoring and development projects in Australia businesses in cyclone alert zoneSophie Foster Some of Queensland’s most expensive real estate is staring down the storm Close to two million properties worth billions are in the alert zone as TC Alfred looks increasingly likely to make landfall in one of the most heavily populated parts of Australia’s east coast Property records show over 1.88m properties including houses farms and businesses are in a wide alert zone across 14 regional and local council areas as warnings are issued over what’s predicted to be just the third cyclone in recorded history to make landfall on South East Queensland’s coastline MORE: Almost half of South East Qld houses now over $1m Secret Aus trend exposed: $15k to never pay bill SEQ councils as well as three to the north of the region have issued alerts to residents Homeowners are being advised to seek safe mooring for their vessels which owners generally tend to do in sheltered canals and inlets away from direct wave energy commercial buildings and business properties Five coastal councils are on alert from Bundaberg to the Fraser Coast and Gympie north of SEQ dropping down to the expected impact zones of Noosa Shire and the Sunshine Coast with five others also on notice for fallout in the most populated parts of SEQ – Moreton Bay Depending on how far inland the cyclone’s heavy rainbands go if or when TC Alfred makes landfall in SEQ suburbs along rivers and waterways and those in the secondary impact council zones like Ipswich Somerset and even south to Scenic Rim could also see some storm impact MORE: Listed: Every housing hand-out you can get Sand bagging the dunes in front of the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving club house in 1957 South East Queensland is usually spared direct landfall of cyclones This as comparison site Finder warned that an estimated 54,000 Queensland households were uninsured – that is one in three did not have home and contents insurance – despite 80 per cent being worried about the risk of wild weather Finder’s insurance expert Tim Bennett said “this could be the first tropical cyclone to hit Brisbane in 50 years and households are very concerned about how wild weather will impact their homes” “Intense rain could lead to flooding and wind gusts could be damaging leaving them vulnerable to expensive repairs and event displacement.” The Sunshine Coast regional council – which has almost 180,000 properties under its wing many of which are luxury homes up and down its coastline – has named four suburbs that it’s most concerned about: Golden Beach How the various cyclone categories in Australia impact property MORE: Inside Karl Stefanovic’s Noosa holiday home Ex-Bronco Corey Oates’ next payday There was some hope earlier that the cyclone would remain offshore but the Bureau of Meteorology has now revised the trackmap to show landfall between Buddina and Warana on the Sunshine Coast The council called for all residents to prepare while the cyclone was still “moving slowly towards the Queensland coast” Noosa Shire council – where there are just under 36,000 properties on record – has issued alerts for every suburb highlighting BOM warnings of “severe coastal hazards” for the popular holiday zone Councils have been distributing Bureau of Meteorology warnings from the weekend stating: “a large and powerful to potentially damaging easterly swell as well as abnormally high tides are occurring about exposed southern Queensland beaches from Monday” “Heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast for southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales from Wednesday as Alfred approaches the coast Flood Watches have been issued for these areas.” The swell at different Caloundra beaches along with the way the sand is being pushed around as TC Alfred tracks off the Queensland coast Warning levels have steadily escalated from the weekend when Bundaberg council warned residents to expect marine impact from Baffle Creek to the mouth of the Burrum River given TC Alfred was “generating large and powerful easterly waves” Fraser Coast Regional Council had properties between the mouth of the Burrum River to Inskip Point on its watchlist for coastal impact severe beach erosion along the southern Queensland coast and hazardous surf conditions for K’gari and other coastal areas” Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove saw a mass effort when TC Alfred upgraded to category 3 offshore with warnings centring on “dangerous beach conditions with extreme waves” as well as coastal erosion Around a dozen councils have residents on cyclone alert Among the preparations Queenslanders are being asked to tick off were parking cars undercover and away from trees securing loose outdoor items like furniture and play equipment ask accommodation staff about emergency plans” Those with boats and jetskis have been advised to move them onto land if possible or secure vessels in safe mooring or marinas FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not 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A new seawall will be built at a Sunshine Coast foreshore thrashed by the elements and threatened by higher tides The existing wall at southern Golden Beach will be reconstructed by Sunshine Coast Council and the state government A 170m replacement wall is set to protect the shoreline between Nelson Street and the TS Onslow Navy Cadets site It’s among a host of seawalls planned for the region, with others expected at Mooloolaba, Kings Beach and Moffat Beach The area was damaged by disaster events of 2021 and 2022 and is at risk from higher tides caused by a breakthrough at nearby Bribie Island in early 2022 A raft of measures for Golden Beach were announced last year but a council spokesperson has outlined more initiatives that should shield the area for 50 years “Works will include protecting the foreshore with a new seawall fit for purpose for the Golden Beach area; removing unapproved structures; building a new boat ramp; providing a new beach access; and repairing the concrete slab,” they said “The damaged boat ramp will be rebuilt at the Navy Cadets site and the surrounding parklands landscaping and pathways restored from Onslow Street to Jellicoe Street along the esplanade “This will provide better access to the water and protect the valuable park coastal pathway and road near the revetment wall from coastal hazards.” The works will also ensure containment of asbestos material which was uncovered and migrated to adjacent beach areas because of the erosion caused by the succession of disaster events Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au The works are in the investigation and design phase Council is progressing the concept design with the design team and preparing submissions for statutory authority approvals “We will inform our community with further information on the features of the protection works once a feasible option is progressed,” the spokesperson said “It is a complex project which requires careful consideration of the potential future impacts of the tidal breakthrough at Bribie Island and in the Pumicestone Passage.” The TS Onslow site is owned by the state government and leased by the Navy Cadets so council will work with both parties to do the repair work Because the land is owned by the Department of Resources and the damage was caused during a declared disaster funding of $3.5 million has been provided through the Queensland Reconstruction Authority The council agreed to deliver the project on behalf of the lessee and the state government due to its experience in the area and with its specialist engineering advice The planned works will follow a rebuild of an 80m section of seawall between Jellicoe and Nelson streets That’s expected to be completed within weeks “This work to protect the Golden Beach foreshore and community areas is in response to the Bribie Island breakthrough,” the council spokesperson said “The project will help protect the parkland and footpath from coastal hazards and includes: reconstructing and raising approximately 80 linear metres of the existing seawall using grouted rock; installing tiles to create a ‘living seawall’ with habitat for sea creatures; a new section of concrete footpath and matching timber and metal balustrade benches and binoculars; and reinstating the parkland and planting.” The foreshore is at greater risk of erosion after waves broke through Bribie Island in January, 2022. The event caused sand to shift and tides to change in the Pumicestone Passage “An increased tidal envelope is causing shoreline regression,” the council spokesperson said Related story: See how area has changed after tidal breakthrough The council’s plan is to focus on the foreshore area to protect essential public infrastructure such as roads. “Temporary works to stabilise the area were completed in mid-2023, which included protection of the eroding bank with geofabric and renourishment with dredged sand,” the spokesperson said. “The works are temporary in nature as the sand was dredged there and is erodible, therefore the capital works will ensure the protection of the foreshore for its 50-year design life.” Meanwhile, sand renourishment has taken place at neighbouring Bulcock Beach, at the northern end of the passage. The spokesperson said it was part of council’s annual renourishment program for erosion protection at Golden Beach and surrounds. 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ABC News News HomeHuge demand for sandbags in south-east Queensland record numbers collected as Cyclone Alfred approachesShare Huge demand for sandbags in south-east Queensland record numbers collected as Cyclone Alfred approachesGBy Gemma Ferguson Link copiedShareShare articleSouth-east Queenslanders are facing long queues and sandbag shortages at some depot sites as they prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall later this week Some in inner-city Brisbanites were left waiting more than five hours to collect sandbags ahead of potential flooding Locals were met with a three-hour wait for sandbags at the Newmarket station in Brisbane's north-west this morning Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said an "unprecedented" 74,000 sandbags had been distributed by the council in just 24 hours — about double the highest daily total experienced during the 2022 floods Brisbane resident Arlene told ABC Radio Brisbane she spent four hours queuing for sandbags in Darra "I wish I didn't leave home without breakfast … at least I grabbed some water "They're running out all the time — it's wonderful that people are listening to all the warnings … and look Locals waiting at the Morningside sandbagging station had the option of enjoying a beverage to pass the time on Tuesday Barista 'Rusty' heard about the long queue and decided to set up his coffee cart but he's not worried about whether or not the customers pay Brisbane's pre-filled sandbags have attracted residents from neighbouring council areas with Cr Schrinner admitting "there will be times when we run short or run out" of sandbagging resources due to the high demand Similar shortages have been reported in Moreton Bay while the wait for sandbags at Newmarket was about three hours on Tuesday morning Sandbag preparations are underway on the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay Council said the community poured 1,000 tonnes of sand into 60,000 bags on Monday adding that "this far exceeds usual demand" but stations would be replenished to keep up Cr Schrinner said "getting upset with each other is not the answer here" He said willing and able locals could fill their own sandbags to ease queues and advised against sandbagging once the cyclone makes landfall "It's about getting as much done now as possible," he said "The sandbag making happened all through the night [in Brisbane] last night and our crews are working 24/7 "We know when there's cyclonic winds they can bring down powerlines … and that could mean power outages for many people." Sandbag stations operating in Brisbane include:  island residents should bring their own shovel to collect sandbags Pre-filled sandbags are also ready for pick-up from the council shed at 12 Lucas Drive All three sandbags stations on the Gold Coast are open: Locals are likely to face a long wait before they can take home some of the sandbags provided by council Sunshine Coast residents can grab sandbags from:  Residents were lined up at Morningside from about 6:30am on Monday Logan City Council is offering loose sand and empty bags at: Except for Logan East SES on Winnetts Rd in Daisy Hill the Logan sites are not staffed — but shovels will be provided Residents in Noosa are preparing for the cyclone Suburbs across Brisbane face varying levels of risk — you can see which have been impacted historically and the possibility of flooding via this map. "It's not always necessary to place a sandbag wall around the whole building," SES Queensland advised. Sandbagging stations are free for locals to use. (ABC News: Elloise Farrow-Smith) If your property is at-risk, sandbagging could help redirect floodings —  the SES suggests homes on a concrete slab can be protected with less than 25 sandbags. The SES said a small wall should be constructed across doorways and roller doors, while drainage holes and vents inside the home should also be covered. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s forecast arrival has been pushed back by 24 hours after the category 2 storm stalled off Australia’s east coast but residents of certain northern NSW areas were being urged to evacuate on Thursday night amid warnings of flooding The cyclone was expected to cross the coast early on Saturday morning between Noosa and Coolangatta Forecasts suggest the cyclone could be downgraded in severity to a category 1 storm but meteorologists warn the delayed landfall could prolong severe weather conditions and remain a major threat to communities Hundreds of schools have been closed and extensive flood evacuation warnings have been in place in northern NSW since late Wednesday as Alfred started to affect the state’s northern coastline the NSW SES issued a number of emergency warnings for residents to evacuate by 9pm due to anticipated flooding “You must evacuate before this time because forecasted heavy rainfall will close evacuation routes,” the SES said about 10,000 homes and businesses across the region were left without power after strong winds blew vegetation and trees into electricity networks and caused power outages Alfred was initially forecast to make landfall in the early hours of Friday morning near Brisbane but it is now expected to hit Moreton Island around 4am local time on Saturday The cyclone is moving west at a speed of 6km/h The western edge of Alfred was sitting about 225 kilometres east of Brisbane and 215 kilometres east of the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon NSW Premier Chris Minns compared Cyclone Alfred to an “unwanted houseguest” Enhanced infrared satellite image showing clouds around Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Wednesday.Credit: Weatherzone.com.au that means the window for destruction in our community powerful surf is longer than we would otherwise like,” he told reporters in Lismore “We know that communities in the Northern Rivers are resilient people but you need them to understand that the threat isn’t over they need to make sure they’re doing everything they can to prepare,” he said Acting NSW SES Chief Superintendent Stuart Fisher said strong winds in Lismore were expected to bring down power lines and trees making it more difficult for emergency services to access people stuck in flooded areas “The weather is deteriorating rapidly for us – whilst it may look like the rivers aren’t flooding there is high concern that they will start flooding tonight and continue into tomorrow,” said Fisher “We do expect other areas to be under evacuation orders tomorrow.” A State Emergency Operations Centre was opened in Homebush to act as a central hub and provide assistance and intelligence for response agencies Destructive winds of up to 155km/h and a dangerous storm tide could hit as far south as Cape Byron Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday afternoon and evening as winds and rainfall increase Parts of the state’s north-east are forecast to be drenched with up to 800mm of rain from Wednesday to Saturday while other areas could receive sustained rainfall of up to 600mm Flood evacuation warnings were in place for residents in Ballina Fifteen evacuation centres were set up and already housing dozens of locals but NSW Police Superintendent Scott Tanner warned these centres were for survival “Don’t expect a cruise ship – this is a life raft Don’t go expecting five-star service,” he said including 247 public schools and 33 independent schools The schools were due to remain closed on Thursday Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast airports were also closed but some flights in and out of Brisbane were still operating Alfred was initially forecast to cross the coast early on Friday morning sparking concerns it would coincide with high tide at 1am (AEDT) and creating a weather event not seen in NSW since Tropical Cyclone Nancy hit the state in 1990 Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. Tropical Cyclone Alfred\\u2019s forecast arrival has been pushed back by 24 hours after the category 2 storm stalled off Australia\\u2019s east coast, but residents of certain northern NSW areas were being urged to evacuate on Thursday night amid warnings of flooding. The cyclone was expected to cross the coast early on Saturday morning between Noosa and Coolangatta. Forecasts suggest the cyclone could be downgraded in severity to a category 1 storm, but meteorologists warn the delayed landfall could prolong severe weather conditions and remain a major threat to communities. Hundreds of schools have been closed and extensive flood evacuation warnings have been in place in northern NSW since late Wednesday as Alfred started to affect the state\\u2019s northern coastline. On Thursday afternoon, the NSW SES issued a number of emergency warnings for residents, including those in the Lismore CBD, Tumbulgum and Kyogle, to evacuate by 9pm due to anticipated flooding. \\u201CYou must evacuate before this time because forecasted heavy rainfall will close evacuation routes,\\u201D the SES said. Meanwhile, about 10,000 homes and businesses across the region were left without power after strong winds blew vegetation and trees into electricity networks and caused power outages. Alfred was initially forecast to make landfall in the early hours of Friday morning near Brisbane, but it is now expected to hit Moreton Island around 4am local time on Saturday. The cyclone is moving west at a speed of 6km/h. The western edge of Alfred was sitting about 225 kilometres east of Brisbane and 215 kilometres east of the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon. NSW Premier Chris Minns compared Cyclone Alfred to an \\u201Cunwanted houseguest\\u201D. \\u201CIt\\u2019s told us that it\\u2019s going to be late, but linger even longer, and unfortunately, that means the window for destruction in our community, heavy rains, winds, powerful surf is longer than we would otherwise like,\\u201D he told reporters in Lismore. \\u201CWe know that communities in the Northern Rivers are resilient people, but you need them to understand that the threat isn\\u2019t over, and as a result, they need to make sure they\\u2019re doing everything they can to prepare,\\u201D he said. Acting NSW SES Chief Superintendent Stuart Fisher said strong winds in Lismore were expected to bring down power lines and trees, making it more difficult for emergency services to access people stuck in flooded areas. \\u201CThe weather is deteriorating rapidly for us \\u2013 whilst it may look like the rivers aren\\u2019t flooding, there is high concern that they will start flooding tonight and continue into tomorrow,\\u201D said Fisher. \\u201CWe do expect other areas to be under evacuation orders tomorrow.\\u201D A State Emergency Operations Centre was opened in Homebush, in Sydney\\u2019s inner-west, to act as a central hub and provide assistance and intelligence for response agencies. Destructive winds of up to 155km/h and a dangerous storm tide could hit as far south as Cape Byron, the weather bureau said. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday afternoon and evening as winds and rainfall increase. Parts of the state\\u2019s north-east are forecast to be drenched with up to 800mm of rain from Wednesday to Saturday, while other areas could receive sustained rainfall of up to 600mm. Flood evacuation warnings were in place for residents in Ballina, Tweed Heads, South Golden Beach, Pottsville and Hastings Point. Fifteen evacuation centres were set up and already housing dozens of locals, but NSW Police Superintendent Scott Tanner warned these centres were for survival. \\u201CDon\\u2019t expect a cruise ship \\u2013 this is a life raft. Don\\u2019t go expecting five-star service,\\u201D he said. As of Thursday, nearly 300 schools had been closed, including 247 public schools and 33 independent schools. The schools were due to remain closed on Thursday. Ballina, Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast airports were also closed, but some flights in and out of Brisbane were still operating. Alfred was initially forecast to cross the coast early on Friday morning, sparking concerns it would coincide with high tide at 1am (AEDT), causing dangerous storm surges, and creating a weather event not seen in NSW since Tropical Cyclone Nancy hit the state in 1990. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . Tamil NaduVijay returns to Chennai after completing 'Jananayagan' shoot in Kodaikanal After wrapping up the shoot in the village of Kilmalai in Kodaikanal, Vijay greeted his fans and supporters from an open van who stood on both sides... Tamil NaduKerala doctor dies of suffocation while trekking near Pollachi The incident happened as he was returning after an 8-kilometer trek through dense forest, when he began experiencing severe breathing difficulties.