Sunshine Coast Council is acting now to safeguard its coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change. According to their official announcement , the Council is carefully investigating how to manage important coastal areas through Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning (CHAPP) investigations at Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach).

“ Possible adaptation elements that are part of our investigations include revetment walls, landscaped berms, raised open space, raised roads, seawalls and increased stormwater outlet capacity ,” Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor, Maria Suarez , said.