Project Update: November 2020

The Foreshore Management Plan 2020-2070 for Coogee Beach was adopted by Council on 12 November 2020. Incorporating 1.2km of shoreline, the Coogee Beach foreshore study area is bounded by the Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club site, east to Cockburn Road and north to the corner of Perlinte View and Socrates Parade.

The plan recommends strategies and short and long term actions to manage the coast’s natural and built assets which are likely to be affected by hazardous rising sea levels predicted later this century.

Objectives of the Plan

• Sustainable development of the foreshore to cater for increasing population, a developing tourist precinct and usage demands while balancing preservation of natural areas and coastal vulnerability risk
• Maintaining a foreshore reserve and public access to the beach and adjoining reserves
• Maintain and improve public facilities within the Coogee Beach Reserve, including grassed areas, BBQ picnic facilities, playgrounds, toilets, parking, pathways etc, albeit with provision to adapt and relocate facilities as may be required in future in response to coastal processes
• Conservation of existing natural dune systems and bushland within the foreshore
• Maintain commercial premises and major built structures being the Coogee Beach Holiday Park, Coogee Beach Cafe, Coogee Beach Jetty, car parks and the Coogee Beach Integrated Facility, including surf club, recreational and cafe premises within, for as long as practical, with consideration to defending, adapting or relocating in the longer term
• For the Coogee Beach Holiday Park, retain its current footprint with a suitable foreshore reserve buffer for as long as practical, preferably the 50 year planning horizon, with consideration to interim protection or modification to site boundaries if required in response to coastal processes
• Maintain and improve accessibility to beach and public foreshore amenities.

To read the plan or to find out more, visit the City of Cockburn website.