Coastal Hazard Risk Management Adaptation Plan

Published on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 11:42:52 AM

At the latest Ordinary Council meeting held 23 April 2026, Council approved the public advertising of the final draft Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP). 

The CHRMAP identifies risks and subsequent management strategies for coastal hazards within the pre-defined study area. The study area extends from the Exmouth Golf Club in the north, to the northern end of McLeod Street in the south, encompassing Town Beach and the Exmouth Boat Harbour. Town Beach was previously identified as a coastal erosion hotspot due to rapid erosion, and the proximity of this erosion to public assets between 2007 and 2015.

 The CHRMAP aims to improve coastal planning and management within the Shire and will better align the Shire’s planning framework with State Planning Policy. Assets identified and considered within the CHRMAP include both natural and built assets owned, and or managed by a combination of stakeholders including the Shire of Exmouth, State government and the private sector. It also considers areas designated for future development and subject to Shire planning and development conditions.

 A copy of the final draft plan can be viewed at the Shire Administration Office at 2 Truscott Crescent Exmouth, or via this link CHRMAP Final Draft

Submissions on the final draft plan may be made to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Exmouth by close of business Friday 5 June 2026 and can be posted to the Shire of Exmouth, PO Box 21 Exmouth WA 6707 or emailed to info@exmouth.wa.gov.au