Buffalo Beach Coastal Erosion Management Strategy : Part 1 - Strategy Technical Report
- Author
- Beca Carter Hollings &; Ferner Ltd, in association with Eco Nomos Ltd and Covec
- Year
- 2006
- Publisher / Organisation
- Environment Waikato
- Number
- 19
- ISBN / ISSN
- 1172-4005
- Summary
- Introduction: Environment Waikato (EW) and Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC) have identified coastal erosion as being a significant hazard risk to Coromandel properties1. Projected sea level rise over the next 100 years is estimated to lead to another 15-20 metres of erosion along beaches on the eastern Coromandel, putting approximately 920 properties at risk2. EW and TCDC are working together to address the hazard, beginning with two priority sites – Buffalo and eastern Cooks Beach. The Beca led team (with Eco Nomos Ltd and Covec as subconsultants) have been commissioned by the two authorities to identify issues and options at the sites and select the most technically feasible and cost effective mitigation option. The draft strategy produced by the project team will be used as part of a wider consultation programme with the community and other stakeholders to ultimately select a preferred coastal erosion strategy for Buffalo Beach that promotes sustainable management of the coastal area (see Appendix C for discussion on provisions of regional and district statutory documents that relate to sustainable management of the coast). Part I of the Coastal Erosion Management Strategy (CEMS) should be read in conjunction with Part II – Technical Appendices to provide further details of CEMS development.