Call for community members to get involved

Gympie Regional Council is calling for expressions of interest from community members who may like to be a part of its Cooloola Coast – The Resilient Coast Community Reference Group.

The Cooloola Coast – The Resilient Coast project, which is funded by the Queensland Government’s QCoast2100 program, aims to help Council better understand the types of coastal hazards the region has experienced in the past so it can better prepare for coastal hazards in the future.

As part of phase four of the eight-phased project, a Community Reference Group is being established to represent the community and advise on matters relating to the development of the strategy. Establishing the reference group builds on work already undertaken by the project team to involve the community through surveys and pop-up events in the region’s coastal hot spots.

Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community with relevant experience and understanding. Gympie Regional Council is one of 31 coastal councils in Queensland to receive funding from the State Government’s QCoast2100 program to prepare a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).

If you would like to apply to join the group, you can find more information, including the terms of reference and application form, by visiting www.gympie.qld.gov.au/resilientcooloola