New coastal research aims to keep coastal areas safer

The Shire has engaged a surveying company to undertake a coastal investigation along a 2.5km stretch of coastline in Augusta, starting at Albany Terrace to the north adjacent to Blackwood River entrance and Davies Road and Dawson Way connection to the south.

The investigation will use specialised testing and surveying equipment to define areas of natural sand dunes and underlying rock profile. The outcomes of this investigation will provide an improved understanding of the long-term risks from coastal processes (i.e. sea level rise, storm surge events) and information to develop management responses to risks.

These works are programmed to commence Monday 21 March 2022, and it is anticipated that works will be completed by 25 March 2022. There may be minor traffic diversions, so please follow traffic controllers’ directions. The investigation will be undertaken on Shire coastal reserve land and with the exception of traffic control, there is expected to be minimal disturbance to adjacent residents and no environmental impacts.

Sustainability Planning Officer Jared Drummond said the investigation is a valuable exercise.

“The outcomes of the investigation will provide the Shire and local community with a greater insight and adaptation responses to address the changing coastal environment.”

Should you have any further enquiries regarding these works, please contact the Shire’s Sustainability Planning Officer Jared Drummond, (08) 9780 5268 or via email at jdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au