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Beaches, tides and waves

Management and planning

Coastal management planning is achieved through policies and guidance for managers of coastal land and waters.

Erosion prone areas

Erosion prone areas have been declared for all coastal local government areas in Queensland. Read about the projected impacts to these areas vulnerable to coastal erosion and tidal inundation.

Tweed Sand Bypassing

A joint initiative with New South Wales to maintain a navigable entrance to the Tweed River and the supply of sand to Gold Coast beaches.