Public consultation opens for Bribie Island review
- The Crisafulli Government has opened public consultation for the Bribie Island erosion and breakthrough review.
- RPS and International Coastal Management charged with considering local feedback as immediate response and long-term strategies are developed.
- First phase of consultation begins with capturing community concerns, followed by a second round to discuss proposed long-term solutions.
The Crisafulli Government has officially launched public consultation for the Bribie Island erosion and breakthrough review.
This marks a pivotal opportunity for residents and stakeholders to play an active role in shaping a resilient future for Northern Bribie Island, the Pumicestone Passage, local waterways, and the broader Caloundra community.
Responding to community concerns in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Crisafulli Government engaged coastal engineering experts, RPS and International Coastal Management (ICM), to lead the review.
The first phase of consultation - which opened today and runs until 18 May 2025 - will focus on capturing the concerns and experiences of local residents and stakeholders.
This will be followed by a second round of engagement that will enable the public to have their say on the draft recommendations, prior to the final review of the report.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, said the collective insight of the local community was fundamental to the review.
"We urge every resident and stakeholder to have their say, which will inform both initial responses and long-term solutions," Deputy Premier Bliejie said.
"We don't accept the former Labor Government's approach, which was to sit back and tell locals that nothing can be done.
"The reviewers, RPS and ICM, are equipped with the expertise to integrate this community feedback into a comprehensive plan of action."
Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton encouraged locals to participate in this process.
"Every voice is critical in shaping a well-informed response for managing the unique challenges posed to Northern Bribie Island and the surrounding communities," Ms Morton said.
"The Crisafulli Government has taken swift action and is committed to ensuring local concerns are heard."
To learn more about the consultation or to submit feedback, please visit the Queensland Government website at https://haveyoursay.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/bribie-island-erosion-and-breakthrough
