Previous Funding

Commencing in 2016, Round 1 marked the beginning of the QCoast2100 Program. The primary goal of this round was to develop Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategies (CHAS) to assist Queensland coastal councils in planning for coastal hazard adaptation.

Over $12.5 million was allocated directly to 31 local governments to identify the need for and, where required, support the development of their CHAS. A total of 25 CHAS were completed under Round 1 with remaining councils either identified as not required to progress to a full CHAS or had extended delivery times that rolled them into Round 2.

Funding available under Round 1 was non-competitive, with funding remaining open until fully expended. Councils were able to undertake an internal assessment of project readiness and apply for funding at a time suitable to them.

Councils were required to contribute to the total project cost of a CHAS, with co-contribution amounts calculated on a sliding scale reflective of a council’s size, population and capacity to contribute.

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Round 2 of the QCoast2100 Program began in November 2021. This round marked the initiation of funding for implementation works and included four clear objectives.

1. CHAS Completions – Resourcing local government to accelerate completion of their Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategies
2. First Nation Coastal Hazard Study – Supporting First Nation councils to understand their community’s exposure to coastal hazards and sea level rise
3. Implementation Guidance – Guidance material to facilitate implementation of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy
4. CHAS Implementation – Supporting implementation of Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategies actions through on-ground works and services

Three councils were funded to complete the remaining phases of their CHAS, taking the total number of completed CHAS to 28.

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The First Nations Coastal Hazard Studies project was developed as a result of an analysis of non-participating councils. It was identified that the majority of non-participating councils were First Nations councils, with reasons for non-participation that may have included the potential lack of council budget, resourcing, understanding of the project requirements/scope and/or internal expertise.

A total of six councils participated in the fully funded First Nations Coastal Hazard Studies project, including:

• Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council
• Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
• Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council
• Mornington Shire Council
• Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
• Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Outputs for this project included:

• On country engagement
• Asset Exposure and Recommendations Reports for all councils, including identification of key cultural and community assets as well as built assets
• Coastal hazard and built asset data collation
• Partnering with DWATSIPM to integrate developed GIS data layers into their RILIPO Built-Environment Integrated Information System (BEIIS))

The development of guidance material is currently paused pending the completion of a program review of Round 1. This review will assess and recommend potential information and resources to assist councils in completing or updating a CHAS and carrying out related implementation activities.

Almost $2 million from the Round 2 budget was committed for the delivery of the first tranche of implementation projects. The objective of the program is to assist councils to commence implementation of adaptation actions identified in a CHAS developed under the QCoast2100 program, with a focus on projects that:

• demonstrate innovative and cost-effective solutions
• emphasise nature-based solutions that preserve the natural character of the coast
• benefit other councils across the State through joint projects, shared learnings or actions that can inform or provide leading practice examples for other councils
• provide leverage for QCoast₂₁₀₀ funding through partnerships, joint projects, and high co-contributions.

Round 2 supported a total of 17 implementation projects for 12 councils. Projects included a mix of community engagement, design, planning and on-ground activities aligning with council priorities based on their individual adaptation journey.

Funding available under Round 2 was offered under a single request for project applications with a limited available budget.

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The objective of Round 3 was to continue to support implementation of coastal hazard adaptation works identified in a CHAS. Project criteria aligned with previously funded implementation projects however, Round 3 placed a stronger emphasis on ‘shovel-ready’ activities focusing on adaptation works aimed at directly protecting community (public) assets from coastal hazards, as well as nature-based solutions to enhance natural coastal defences, address emerging coastal hazards, and improve resilience.

10 projects being delivered by 9 councils were funded with examples including beach nourishment, dune management, and mangrove restoration.

Funding available under Round 3 was offered under a single request for project applications with a limited available budget.

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Round 3 also included budget to support recommendations identified in the previously funded ‘First Nations Coastal Hazard Study’. Continued support has been provided for Mornington Shire Council and Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council that includes coastal process studies, a seawall assessment and recommendations to update erosion prone areas for both sites.

With Round 4 funding provided by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) through their Efficiencies Funding Program (EFP), the focus on implementation projects moved from coastal resilience to place an emphasis on coastal hazard adaptation works for disaster mitigation.

15 projects have been approved supporting 15 councils and include joint projects that will provide direct benefit to multiple councils simultaneously. A wide variety of projects are progressing under this round including significant on-ground protection works for two vulnerable First Nations communities in the Torres Strait.

Funding available under Round 4 was offered under a single request for project applications with a limited available budget.

Criteria for Round 4 projects can be found

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