Building a Resilient Coast for the Douglas Shire
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High Praise at National Coastal Conference
Douglas Shire's Resilient Coast program recognised at Coast to Coast 2018. The Resilient Coast program was recognised at the national Coast to Coast 2018 conference held in Hobart, Tasmania last week (16-20 April 2018). Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu said the recognition reinforces Council's commitment to addressing climate change. READ MORE -
Council adopts Climate Change Policy
Posted on 15 December 2017 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire Council has taken a vital step towards future-proofing the region by adopting a climate change policy. The policy will direct Council to acknowledge the impact of climate change during decision-making for the next three years. Council adopted the Climate Change General Policy (Council Operations) at the Ordinary Council Meeting in Mossman this week. Mayor Julia Leu said the policy formally acknowledged everything Council was a... -
Council attempts to get headstart on climate change impacts
Posted on 12 October 2016 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire Council will apply for a grant to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy. The State Government is calling for funding submissions from Queensland councils to develop a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy that addresses sea level rises, more intense cyclones and accelerated coastal erosion. Mayor Julia Leu said the Douglas Shire has a number of coastal settlements, as well as areas of interest, assets and infrastructure at... -
Douglas Shire recognised as leader in adapting to climate change
Posted on 11 July 2017 at www.douglas.qld.gov.au Douglas Shire has become the first Council in Queensland to complete the first two phases of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) under the State Government QCoast2100 program. Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam informed Council the Douglas Shire had been successful in its application for funding for Stages 3-8 of a CHAS after receiving funding in late 2016 for the first two stages. LGAQ is running the $12 million...
