The CMP is being prepared through a five-stage process:
Stage 1 identify and scope of CMP. Stage 2 Determine risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities, stage 3 identify and evaluate options. Stage 4 Prepare, exhibit, finalise, certify and adopt CMP. Stage 5 Implement, monitor, evaluate and report.

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    Stage 1 - Identify the scope of a CMP

    This stage identified key coastal issues, values and knowledge gaps. Feedback from the community and stakeholders helped shape the Scoping Study, which was adopted by Council on 27 June 2023. You can read the final report here.

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    Stage 2- Investigations and Studies

    This stage builds on the work from Stage 1 by investigating key coastal issues in more detail. Council is carrying out a series of technical studies using up-to-date data and methods to better understand the causes, extent, and impacts of these issues. The studies will help identify risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to inform the next stage of the CMP.

    You can view the studies here.

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    Stage 3 - Identify and Evaluate Management Options

    (Late 2025 – Early 2026)

    Using the findings from Stage 2, Council will develop a list of potential management actions to address key issues and explore new opportunities for managing the coast. Community input will play a key role during this stage, with opportunities to participate through online feedback and drop-in sessions. This feedback will help identify, assess, and prioritise the options.

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    Stage 4 - Prepare the CMP

    (Mid–Late 2026)

    Stage 4 will involve preparing the final CMP document, which will outline the recommended management actions, along with their associated responsibilities, timeframes, and estimated costs for implementation. The draft CMP will be placed on public exhibition for community review and feedback.

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    Stage 5 - Implementation

    (2026–2036)

    Once adopted, the CMP will guide Council and other stakeholders in delivering coastal management actions over a 10-year period. This includes projects that protect ecosystems, safeguard public infrastructure from current and future hazards, and maintain safe and sustainable access to the coast for the community.