KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING FORUM #7
QCoast2100's 7th Knowledge and Information Sharing Forum was successfully held in Brisbane on Tuesday 21 November 2023. The forum featured presentations to support councils in addressing coastal hazards with innovative and nature-base solutions, from selected industry experts, State Government representatives and Queensland coastal councils.
56 participants from 12 coastal councils attended the forum, including representatives from various council departments. Participants also included a number of state department representatives, consultants, academia and interstate delegates.
The forum agenda can be downloaded here.
| Presentations | Speakers | Presentation slides |
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| Nature based solutions |
Dan Rodger – JBPacific |
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| OzFish Nature-Based Shellfish Reef Solutions |
Robbie Porter – OzFish |
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| Adaptation works in a coastal environment: development approval requirements and SARA’s role in QCoast2100 supported works |
Celeste Bownds – SARA |
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Update on development assessment for coastal works and support tools |
Sel Sultmann – DES |
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Assessment of works proposed in coastal fish habitats |
Ben Schemel – DAF |
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| Council Showcase – Riverbank protection |
Marjolein Oram – City of Gold Coast |
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Council Showcase – Coastal Health Report for the Sunshine Coast |
Dale Watson – Sunshine Coast Council |
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Council Showcase – Empowering local communities to act |
Glen Dare – City of Moreton Bay |
All images and videos supplied by presenters