Shire of Augusta-Margaret River survey examines coastal risks near Augusta

The Leeuwin coast is being surveyed under a new Shire of Augusta-Margaret River project. The contractor survey focused on a 2.5km stretch of Augusta from Albany Terrace near the mouth of the Blackwood River to the Davies Road and Dawson Way connection to the south. Shire sustainability planning officer Jared Drummond said the investigation, due to finish today, used specialist equipment to “define areas of natural sand dunes and underlying rock profile”. The study would identify risks to planning posed by coastal erosion, sea-level rises and storms. “The outcomes of the investigation will provide the Shire and local community with a greater insight and adaptation responses to address the changing coastal environment,” Mr Drummond said.