Point Moore Inundation & Coastal Processes Study
On 22 April 2014, Council resolved to undertake an inundation and coastal processes study of the Point Moore area to get a better understanding of the impact sea level rise, tides, storm surges, waves, Tsunamis, wind and climate cycles (El nino, La Nina)could have on the area.
The Point Moore Inundation & Coastal Processes Study is available as a summary report or full technical report below. .
Point Moore Inundation Summary Report
Point Moore Inundation & Coastal Processes Study Full Report
State Government Correspondence regarding the West End
Department of Lands
Department of Health
Department of Planning 1
Department of Planning 2
Department of Emergency Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any way to slow down or stop the erosion or inundation?
There are a wide range of mitigation measures that could be taken to satisfy the City and State Government requirements such as raising the level of roads, installing rock barriers, improving dune stability etc… but these measures would come at great cost to the community.
Will the City be investigating mitigation measures bearing in mind there would need to be some contribution from the Commonwealth (Lighthouse) State (railway lines and the Southern Transport Corridor), Mid West Ports?
Protective mitigation measures are expensive and perhaps beyond even the contributions from those State and National stakeholders mentioned. Currently the City is in the consultation phase of this project. Future actions of the City will depend on the feedback received from the community and the results of the upcoming environmental study into the area's septic systems.
One of the mitigation measures being considered is to advise of the risk and keep people informed. The City is investigating the installation of signage in the near future and the release of the study and the public meetings are part of the disclosure process.
What has been the impact of the revetment recently constructed along Grey’s Beach? It appears that the Grey’s Beach shore has accreted since the wall was built.
The Grey’s Beach coastline is eroding not accreting. Observations show that in the Jurien Bay and Cervantes communities the southern side of their coastal areas are actually eroding and it is the northern side that is accreting. This is a trend that can be observed along the West Australian coastline.
Are the residents of the caravan park also affected?
The risk of coastal inundation is exactly the same for residents of the Life Style Village.
The Australian coastline is being inundated. What consultation will be entered into with other government bodies dealing with similar issues eg. Bunbury Council? Risk factors appear to not be predictive. To what extent will the potential risk impact on future developments?
The City has been in contact with other local governments faced with s