❓ A parliamentary question addresses coastal erosion at Seabird, inquiring about the government's awareness, proposed solutions like reef modules and groynes, funding sources, and alternative adaptation models. The government acknowledges awareness since 2002, considers engineering solutions, but hasn't decided on funding.
AnsweredQoN 482Legislative Council
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SEABIRD
482. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the minister
representing the Minister for Lands:
(1) How long has
the state government been aware of the severe damage caused by erosion to the
town of Seabird?
(2) Is the
minister considering the construction of ''reef modules''
offshore and onshore groynes through sandbagging as a suitable solution to the
coastal erosion caused by the increasing impact of climate change?
(3) If yes to
(2), where will the $1 million to $1.5 million funding come from to cover the
costs of climate change adaptation for the town of Seabird?
(4) If no to (2), is there an
alternative model of adaptation for the town of Seabird; and, if so, what is
it?
482. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the minister
representing the Minister for Lands:
(1) How long has
the state government been aware of the severe damage caused by erosion to the
town of Seabird?
(2) Is the
minister considering the construction of ''reef modules''
offshore and onshore groynes through sandbagging as a suitable solution to the
coastal erosion caused by the increasing impact of climate change?
(3) If yes to
(2), where will the $1 million to $1.5 million funding come from to cover the
costs of climate change adaptation for the town of Seabird?
(4) If no to (2), is there an
alternative model of adaptation for the town of Seabird; and, if so, what is
it?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member from
some notice of the question.
(1) The
Department of Lands first became aware of the coastal erosion at Seabird in March
2002.
(2) The state
government is considering engineering solutions to manage coastal erosion at
Seabird.
(3) No decision has been made
regarding funding.
(4) Not applicable.
some notice of the question.
(1) The
Department of Lands first became aware of the coastal erosion at Seabird in March
2002.
(2) The state
government is considering engineering solutions to manage coastal erosion at
Seabird.
(3) No decision has been made
regarding funding.
(4) Not applicable.
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