South Mission Beach regional coastal management plan
Coastal erosion investigation and management options for South Mission Beach, Cardwell Shire (PDF, 1.5M)* - (PDF 1.5mb )
- or in three parts -
Part 1 (PDF, 439K)*
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Study area and site description
Part 2 (PDF, 780K)*
3.0 Coastal erosion issue
4.0 Data collection and analysis.
4.1 Investigation of local coastal geomorphology and implications for present day
coastal processes
4.2 Comparison of historical shoreline positions
4.3 Water levels
4.4 Wave climate
4.5 Sediment transport
Part 3 (PDF, 438K)*
4.6 Beach profile analysis and changes
4.6.1 Comparison of survey profiles
4.6.2 Potential shoreline recession from future storm erosion
4.7 Effects of storm water discharge on beach erosion
5.0 Key findings on erosion
6.0 Erosion management options for South Mission Beach
6.1 Managed retreat
6.2 Beach nourishment
6.3 Local sand relocation
6.4 Revetments
6.5 Groynes and artificial reefs
7.0 Conclusions
8.0 Recommendations
9.0 Additional information
9.1 Statutory obligations
9.2 State assistance with funding
10.0 References
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Last updated: 02 April 2009