Beach erosion can be more expensive than fixing roads
Premium Content Subscriber only COASTAL hazards and marine erosion have become as costly to councils as fixing roads, and coastal councils are asking for extra funding. The issue was highlighted by councils across the country, according to the interim findings of a survey by the Australia Coastal Councils Association. Ballina councillor and ACCA chairman Sharon Cadwallader confirmed funding issues are the main concern for councillors around the country. "We know that the coastline is critical for economic reason to all coastal councils," she said. "It's like road funding, when we look at...
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