The annual achievements report for the CoastWA program has been released for the 2023-24 period, which is the third year of the program. CoastWA supports planning for, managing and protecting the Western Australian coast from the impacts of coastal hazards to ensure long-term sustainable land use and development on the coast.

Key achievements for the program in 2023-24 included: 

• The completion of 47 grant funded projects completed, worth a total value of $6,595,057. This includes $2,796,369 in grant funding and $3,798,688 in project partner contributions. This outcome represents the concerted efforts of 22 local governments and their communities, including 34 project partners.
• A comprehensive statewide coastal inundation assessment was completed.
• Commencement of Stage One collection of high-resolution Bathymetric Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data of the coastal and nearshore waters on the Southern and Gascoyne coast.
• The CoastWA Training Series delivered six modules through in-person and online sessions, with 445 attendees. Recorded sessions and fact sheets are available on the DPLH website.

The full report can be found on the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage’s website here.

Story supplied by Michaela Pilossof, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.