By impact: Coastal Impacts
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‘We can’t afford to wait’: a Cornish town faces climate threat head on
After seeing an image of the projected high tide in 2050, the people of Bude in Cornwall swung into action to adapt to climate change. If nothing is done by 2050, their landmarks like the surf life-saving club, Bude seawater swimming pool, and many cafes businesses and carparks, will all be gone. Bude, rather than…
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Surf Club Sustainability & Adaptation Checklist
This site provides a checklist for both sustainability and adaptation initiatives/actions that surf clubs can take part in to ensure they are ready for the impacts of climate change. This is important as climate change effects the health of surf club members, changes surf conditions, and puts club infrastructure at risk. Check out the resource…
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Marks Point and Belmont South Local Adaptation Plan tidal flaps trial
Marks Point is a low lying area that experiences frequent tidal inundation from Lake Macquarie. Local tidal inundation is projected to increase as sea levels rise due to climate change. As part of the Marks Point and Belmont South Local Adaptation Plan, the community proposed to address this risk by using tidal flaps (or valves)…
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Trialling tidal gates at Swansea
Swansea is a picturesque town perched on the edge of Lake Macquarie, the largest coastal saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Tidal inundation is already a challenge for the town and predicted sea level rises are expected to increase the impact of high tides. Lake Macquarie City Council is trialling three tidal gates to determine…
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Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club beach access ramp
Jan Juc Surf Live Saving Club has been developing a beach access ramp that will provide safer access for lifesavers, pedestrians and maintenance vehicles and equipment generally and in the event of a climate emergency. Check it out here:https://www.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au/Projects/Jan-Juc-Surf-Life-Saving-Club-beach-access-ramp