Shoreline Erosion Management Plan Review

PROJECT UPDATE (JANUARY 2026) - Shoreline Erosion Management Plan Review Information Session

Townsville City Council invited residents to Have Your Say on the Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Rowes Bay to Pallarenda in July 2025. The SEMP is designed to ensure the shoreline is managed in a way that keeps it healthy for the future.

Council now invites you to attend a community information session, led by the Project Team, to share what we heard during the SEMP Have Your Say consultation.

Learn how community feedback has helped shape the draft SEMP 2026 and find out what’s planned in the next stage of the project. Come along, get informed, and stay involved in shaping your community.

Information Session Details

When: Saturday 31 January 2026

Time: 10 – 11am

Where: National Servicemen’s Memorial Park, 1/59 Heatleys Parade, Belgian Gardens

Townsville City Council Reviews Shoreline Erosion Management Plan - Get Involved!

Townsville City Council is reviewing its Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Rowes Bay to Pallarenda. The SEMP is designed to make sure the shoreline is managed in a way that keeps it healthy for the future.

More than just a plan, the SEMP aims to actively engage the community in future planning, investigating erosion causes, evaluating management options, and prioritising sustainable, cost-effective strategies for implementation over the next two decades.

Background

Rowes Bay, an iconic part of the study area, has long faced ongoing erosion challenges. The previous SEMP, established in 2010, now requires updating to address:

• Erosion trends over the past 14 years
• Evolving coastal and climatic processes influencing erosion
• Revised planning and legislative guidelines
• Input from stakeholders and the community
• Evaluating of the success of past erosion management actions

Led by Water Technology, a firm with considerable expertise in Townsville, the review of the SEMP seeks to ensure the foreshore's sustainable use and management for the next 20 years. Together, we can develop effective environmental management strategies that address both current and future challenges.

Share Your Feedback

Council is committed to engaging with the community and invites you to share your ideas, feedback, and suggestions regarding the SEMP. Your input is invaluable in shaping the plan.

How to Participate

On-Site Drop-in Session - Join the SEMP project team for a face-to-face discussion. Bring your ideas and help us shape a collective vision for Rowes Bay to Pallarenda.

• Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025
• Time: 10am - 12pm
• Location: Freemason's Pallarenda Park

Online Survey - Share your thoughts through a quick online survey (located below) - it's simple, takes just a few minutes:

• Consultation Period: Monday, 9 June - Friday, 18 July 2025

At the end of the consultation, we'll report back on community feedback and incorporate your ideas into the finalised 20-year Shoreline Erosion Management Plan.