| Autor: |
MacDonald, Kate, Eade, Monique, Todd, Derek, Wiseman, Ian |
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EA National Conference Publications; 2023, p136-143, 8p |
| Abstrakt: |
Amberley Beach is no stranger to coastal hazards. The small coastal community is located in the high energy environment of Pegasus Bay, New Zealand; characterised by its highly dynamic mixed sand and gravel beachfront that is in a state of net retreat. A small coastal protection renourishment bund was constructed in 1992 in response to coastal inundation, which was later extended to provide protection along the whole 1 km frontage of the settlement. The bund has always been proactively managed and funded by the community. The high rates of erosion along this coastline have forced the bund to progressively retreat closer to the settlement with each renourishment. Low-lying lagoons to the north and south of the settlement enable coastal water to flood the settlement from behind in large events. The settlement also faces additional challenges with rising groundwater and fluvial flooding from larger rivers nearby. Hurunui District Council initiated Coastal Conversations in 2020. The purpose of this project was to work with the community to develop a Dynamic Adaptive Pathway for managing coastal hazards over the next 100 years. This has included exploring alternative options to protect the wellbeing of the community including engineering, planning, and retreat options. With only 109 properties funding an adaptation approach it is not an easy task. This paper discusses the journey that the Hurunui District Council has undertaken to work with their community to have meaningful and proactive discussions about the future of their settlement. Its details the adaptation planning process from inception through to its proposed implementation with a focus on the science communication tools developed which has enabled the community to come along on the journey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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