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The Coalition of Coastal Communities has decided to go into abeyance pending the response from the Adelaide Plains Council on various issues. There is little point in meeting regularly when there is no action that CCC can take. CCC will meet when decisions are required on issues or a need has arisen to lobby local or state government organisations on matters impacting our communities..
Currently there are two major activities requiring Adelaide Plains Council action.
1. Refurbishment and relocation of the Wakefield Highway protest statues:

CCC has been active in relocating the statues to a safe location, thus preventing them from being disposed of as scrap metal. Proposals have been presented to Council on potential locations for these to be placed for permanent display, and any further action is awaiting Council response. Once locations are firmed up there will need to be community consultation on the placement, and then action can be taken to restore the statues, and place them whist meeting the requirements of the statue originator and owner.
2. Salt Creek Remediation at Middle Beach
Volunteers have been working with APC on this since 2013. Recently a subcommittee was established to progress the activity, and is waiting on the Council to take the lead on this project. There will be the need for appropriate grants plus environmental issues to be dealt with(Considerable work has been done by the volunteers on the environmental aspects).
CCC is also watching closely a Council project to review the Coastal Adaptation Study carried out several years ago and will provide input when this review is commenced. The previous study recommended that significant levee banks be installed in coastal settlements destroying much natural flora and the amenity of the coastal settlements. This has been strongly resisted by residents and there is considerable scientific evidence that such levees are unnecessary.
The Coalition of Coastal Communities was established in early 2020. Its intent was defined in this statement: “The Coalition of Coastal Communities will look at strategies for managing tourism and rate payer interests along the coast of the Adelaide Plains Council and as necessary focus on specific targets”
Since then the CCC has achieved the following
• Developed a strategy document for the coastal communities and presented this to the Adelaide Plains Council, and promoted it within the communities and with Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains.
• Developed a constitution and became an incorporated body
• Developed communication methods including a web site, unique email address, and face book presence
• Lobbied for the sealing of the esplanades at Port Parham and Thompson Beach, and Webb Beach Road. Designs and costings for this activity have been completed and are now “shovel ready” pending suitable funding coming available.
• Saved the Wakefield Highway protest statues from being scrapped, and commenced negotiations for refurbishment and relocation
• Sponsored a “meet the Pollies” event at the Dublin Cricket Club where both Federal and State Politicians were present and available to meet with residents.
CCC have also attempted the following with limited success
• Determining appropriate branding for the coast to be used to promote the area. Our proposals that the coast be named “The Shorebird Coast” were well accepted by Regional Development but were not supported by the elected body of the Adelaide Plains Council
• Establish a campground in the South Parklands in Dublin. After 2 years of effort with the advice of Adelaide Plains Council staff, CCC were advised that this could not proceed because of a lien on the proposed location precluding its use for this purpose. No other suitable location has been identified.This is somewhat frustrating as it would have created a boost for local traders and the community, and would have managed illegal camping.
• Lobbying to establish a suitable sea level monitor in St Vincent Gulf to monitor variations in sea level, providing additional firm scientific information for Coastal Adaptation Studies. This was well supported by Adelaide Plains Council, but required the support of other Councils with shores on the Gulf, and this support was difficult to obtain.
• Establishing a “coastal walk” along the coast. This has been frustrated by several issues including National Park access, suitable crossings for coastal estuaries etc. This has been a consideration by the Adelaide Plains Council in preparing community plans (currently in draft form) but recent reports that the “Walk The Yorke” initiative has not been particularly successful has caused such proposals to be put on the backburner
The Coalition intends to meet when appropriate responses are received from Council or when important issues arise consistent with the intent of the CCC as defined above.

For more information about Coalition of Coastal Communities and the great communities in this area go to the web sitehttps://coalitioncoastalcommunities.au/
For further information, or to comment on CCC activities please email coalitioncoastal@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
	Attempts to create a camp ground at Dublin have been frustrated by issues over land availability, and further options are being considered. Interpretative signage is being developed to be placed in a suitable location in Dublin. CCC is continuing to lobby for the recognition of the coastal area being the “Shorebird Coast”.

	The Coalition of Coastal Communities has decided to go into abeyance pending the response from the Adelaide Plains Council on various issues. There is little point in meeting regularly when there is no action that CCC can take. CCC will meet when decisions are required on issues or a need has arisen to lobby local or state government organisations on matters impacting our communities.. Currently there are two major activities requiring Adelaide Plains Council action. 1. Refurbishment and relocation of the Wakefield Highway protest statues: CCC has been active in relocating the statues to a safe location, thus preventing them from being disposed of as scrap metal. Proposals have been presented to Council on potential locations for these to be placed for permanent display, and any further action is awaiting Council response. Once locations are firmed up there will need to be community consultation on the placement, and then action can be taken to restore the statues, and place them whist meeting the requirements of the statue originator and owner. 2. Salt Creek Remediation at Middle Beach Volunteers have been working with APC on this since 2013. Recently a subcommittee was established to progress the activity, and is waiting on the Council to take the lead on this project. There will be the need for appropriate grants plus environmental issues to be dealt with(Considerable work has been done by the volunteers on the environmental aspects). CCC is also watching closely a Council project to review the Coastal Adaptation Study carried out several years ago and will provide input when this review is commenced. The previous study recommended that significant levee banks be installed in coastal settlements destroying much natural flora and the amenity of the coastal settlements. This has been strongly resisted by residents and there is considerable scientific evidence that such levees are unnecessary. The Coalition of Coastal Communities was established in early 2020. Its intent was defined in this statement: “The Coalition of Coastal Communities will look at strategies for managing tourism and rate payer interests along the coast of the Adelaide Plains Council and as necessary focus on specific targets” Since then the CCC has achieved the following • Developed a strategy document for the coastal communities and presented this to the Adelaide Plains Council, and promoted it within the communities and with Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains. • Developed a constitution and became an incorporated body • Developed communication methods including a web site, unique email address, and face book presence • Lobbied for the sealing of the esplanades at Port Parham and Thompson Beach, and Webb Beach Road. Designs and costings for this activity have been completed and are now “shovel ready” pending suitable funding coming available. • Saved the Wakefield Highway protest statues from being scrapped, and commenced negotiations for refurbishment and relocation • Sponsored a “meet the Pollies” event at the Dublin Cricket Club where both Federal and State Politicians were present and available to meet with residents. CCC have also attempted the following with limited success • Determining appropriate branding for the coast to be used to promote the area. Our proposals that the coast be named “The Shorebird Coast” were well accepted by Regional Development but were not supported by the elected body of the Adelaide Plains Council • Establish a campground in the South Parklands in Dublin. After 2 years of effort with the advice of Adelaide Plains Council staff, CCC were advised that this could not proceed because of a lien on the proposed location precluding its use for this purpose. No other suitable location has been identified.This is somewhat frustrating as it would have created a boost for local traders and the community, and would have managed illegal camping. • Lobbying to establish a suitable sea level monitor in St Vincent Gulf to monitor variations in sea level, providing additional firm scientific information for Coastal Adaptation Studies. This was well supported by Adelaide Plains Council, but required the support of other Councils with shores on the Gulf, and this support was difficult to obtain. • Establishing a “coastal walk” along the coast. This has been frustrated by several issues including National Park access, suitable crossings for coastal estuaries etc. This has been a consideration by the Adelaide Plains Council in preparing community plans (currently in draft form) but recent reports that the “Walk The Yorke” initiative has not been particularly successful has caused such proposals to be put on the backburner The Coalition intends to meet when appropriate responses are received from Council or when important issues arise consistent with the intent of the CCC as defined above. For more information about Coalition of Coastal Communities and the great communities in this area go to the web sitehttps://coalitioncoastalcommunities.au/ For further information, or to comment on CCC activities please email coalitioncoastal@gmail.com. Join us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/325856992713655