Implementation

Developing a CHAS is only the first step—successful coastal adaptation requires turning strategies into action.

Once a CHAS has been developed, it must then be approved or endorsed by the respective councils before it can be integrated into their local planning frameworks and operations to ensure effective implementation of adaptation measures. The allocation of capital and operational budget and funding (when required) is then crucial for the successful delivery of identified adaptation works.

The QCoast2100 program has provided significant financial support to help councils transition from strategic planning to on-ground adaptation projects. Through this program, councils are delivering a wide variety of implementation projects that incorporate practical, local solutions designed to make our coastlines stronger and safer.

Different project types include hard infrastructure, nature-based strategies, and planning tools; reflecting the flexibility of this funding to support localised adaptation needs. Examples include:

Restoring natural defences like dune management, revegetation and mangrove expansion
Building protective infrastructure such as seawalls or drainage systems
Shoreline Erosion Management Plan development and delivering identified actions
Supporting communities through educational activities and awareness programs

Every project is based on research, input from local communities, and a long-term view to ensure Queensland’s coast is protected not just for today, but for future generations.

QCoast2100 is now up to it’s third round of funding to support implementation actions identified in a councils CHAS. To date, the program has funded 43 implementation projects across 20 different councils.

Round 2 Implementation Projects

Bundaberg Regional Council: Bargara SEMP Implementation Study Delivery of on-ground dune reconstruction and revegetation in line with the Bargara SEMP. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)	Burdekin Shire Council: Wunjunga/Beachmount Dune Protection Works Implementation of a Dune Management Strategy focusing on revegetation, fencing, and signage for vulnerable coastal dunes. View presentation(PDF, 3MB)	Cairns Regional Council: Risk Analysis of Sea Level Rise and Storm Inundation on historic and closed coastal landfills An assessment of risks to the environment and public health from exposed coastal landfill sites which informed future actions. Read Option Analysis Report(PDF, 11MB)
Douglas Shire Council: Community Coastal Rehabilitation & Education Project Installation of beach access pathways, tree planting events and interpretive cultural education signage. Watch case study video	Gladstone Regional Council: Seventeen Seventy coastal hazard resilience and adaptation plan Development of a science-informed and community co-designed Coastal Adaptation and Resilience Plan for Council assets at the Seventeen Seventy. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)	City of Gold Coast: Coomera River Foreshore Stabilisation Project (Planning Phase) Development of concept designs that mitigate foreshore erosion and improve mangrove habitat of the Coomera River Estuary. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)
Gympie Regional Council: Cooloola Coast – Community Coastal Monitoring App Development of a citizen science app to gather data for coastal hazard adaptation planning. Read case study(PDF, 2MB)	Gympie Regional Council: Cooloola Coast Foreshore Rehabilitation Coastal remediation activities for foreshore protection along the Cooloola Coastline. Read case study(PDF, 2MB)	Gympie Regional Council: Crab Creek Erosion Remediation Design Design solutions to halt erosion, protect trees and infrastructure, and maintain ecosystem function. Read case study(PDF, 2MB)
City of Moreton Bay: Dohles Rocks Seawall Options Analysis An analysis of coastal erosion management options to inform Council on sustainable solutions for the Dohles Rocks foreshore. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)	Noosa Shire Council: Integrated Coastal Management Solutions for Open Coasts Establishment of a monitoring program that employs a multi-scale, multi-technology approach to coastal management. Read case study(PDF, 1MB) Read about the COASTS project(PDF, 838KB)	Noosa Shire Council: Living Foreshores Noosa Phase 1 Design solutions to enhance foreshore resilience using nature-based approaches against tidal inundation. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)
Noosa Shire Council: Prioritising Coastal Wetland Restoration Development of an evidence-based framework to prioritise wetland restoration, balancing ecological, cultural, and economic factors. Read case study(PDF, 1004KB)	Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council: New Mapoon, Seisia, Umagico, and Injinoo SEMP Preparation of a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan for coastal communities incorporating cultural knowledge and values. Read case study(PDF, 880KB)	Redland City Council: Redlands Coast Living Shorelines Pilot Program (Phase 1 & 2) Options analysis of nature-based solutions to mitigate coastal hazards, providing evidence to support future pilot trials. View presentation(PDF, 4MB)
Sunshine Coast Council: Collaborative Design of Special Area Adaptation Plans Development of a site-specific framework to mitigate erosion risks affecting Surf Live Saving (SLS) infrastructure and private assets. Read private asset case study(PDF, 6MB) Read SLS case study(PDF, 3MB)	Sunshine Coast Council: Pumicestone Parkland Adaptation Pilot Investigation and implementation of options to protect parkland infrastructure and mitigate impacts from the Bribie Island breakthrough while incorporating environmental benefits. Read case study(PDF, 1MB)