Mackay Coast Our Future – Coastal Hazard Adaptation Study

Council adopted the Mackay Coast Our Future Study in December 2023. The study is a proactive plan to ensure the region’s coastal communities are as prepared as possible for the impacts of climate change.

The Mackay Coast Our Future Study identifies coastal hazards that may impact our region both now and into the future including erosion, coastal flooding and rising sea levels. The study also identifies adaptation options to mitigate the risks associated with these coastal hazards.

The study guides land use planning and investment in infrastructure, ensuring that the values of our coastal areas and the contribution they make to the community’s way of life are protected.

The study was developed the QCoast2100 program which is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by the LGAQ.

Read the study...(PDF, 14MB)

Further information about the study and community engagement undertaken from June 2022 to December 2023 can be found on Connecting Mackay.