In preparation, a project team, tasked with understanding of coastal hazards on the Douglas Shire coastline, will hit the road to Cape Tribulation this week.

Douglas Shire Council’s Resilient Coast team will host a second round of workshops to share their findings and ask for community input in Mossman, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation.

The team will then be finalising the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).  Mayor Julia Leu, who recently attended the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership Summit in NSW, said Council was leading the way for coastal adaptation.

“Strong scientific evidence suggests that sea levels will continue to rise and coastal lows and cyclones will become more intense in Douglas Shire,” she said.

“I strongly encourage all Douglas communities to attend these workshops and share their local knowledge to help us build a more resilient Douglas,” said Leu.

The following will be addressed:

• A discussion on coastal values and issues of concern
• Displays and maps to view – storm tide inundation & coastal erosion
• A short presentation from the project team
• A discussion on possible adaptation options
• The opportunity to share your thoughts.

Workshop dates and times:

Wednesday 31 October 2018
5-6pm; Douglas Shire Council
64-66 Front St, Mossman

Thursday 1 November 2018
9-10am; Whet Restaurant
3867R Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation

3:30-4:30pm; Community Hall,
6-10 Mowbray St, Port Douglas

6-7pm; Community Hall,
6-10 Mowbray St, Port Douglas

For more information: ourcoast.douglas.qld.gov.au