SCMG, with support from South Coast NRM Inc, the Western Australian and Australian Government, would like to invite you to provide comments on the draft regional coastal strategy, ‘Draft Southern Shores 2009 – 2030’.

This document is the product of a review of Southern Shores 2001–2021 and has allowed us to recognise achievements over the last eight years and identify the future needs of the coastal zone.  This review will contribute to the maintenance of our natural assets and lifestyle values and promote development that is carried out in a sustainable manner, so that our coastline is protected for current and future generations to enjoy.

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The draft is available for public comment from 20 April 2009 for four weeks. Submissions in the proforma must to be emailed to < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it > or posted to 61 Duke St, Albany WA  6330 by close of business on Monday, 18 May 2009. If you have any enquiries, please contact Melanie Price on (08) 9892 6400.

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The purpose of Southern Shores 2009-2030 is to:
•    Revisit the vision for the coast to direct future planning and management efforts;
•    Re-emphasise the principles which guide the management of the coast;
•    Celebrate management achievements on the coast;
•    Revisit community identified issues affecting the coast and seas of the South Coast Region, and identify any emerging issues;
•    Encourage cooperative involvement by the community, Local, State and the Australian Government and relevant organisations in solution seeking and issue resolution; and
•    Provide guiding principles, strategic objectives and actions upon which to base future planning and management efforts.

The review process has included:
•    A SCMG forum;
•    Community consultation meetings in Esperance, Hopetoun, Bremer Bay, Albany and Denmark;
•    Meetings with Agencies, organisations and other stakeholders;
•    Site visits to coastal locations managed by Local Government and the community; and
•    Preparation of a draft document for public comment.