Gold Coast - THE State Government has warned owners of erosion-affected property owners

Coastal home owners warned by State 

THE State Government has warned owners of erosion-affected properties they could be penalised if they build permanent structures to protect their homes without approval.

A Department of Environment and Heritage Protection spokeswoman said approval must be sought for permanent structures.''The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection understands that the Gold Coast is experiencing significant coastal erosion issues and if residents feel their property is under threat from erosion, they can undertake temporary works such as sandbagging,'' she said.''In some instances the emergency tidal works provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 may apply, however an approval must be obtained for a structure, or alternatively it can be removed after the threat has passed.''Nobby Beach residents have been forced to become creative in the battle against erosion with some resorting to concreting the sand wall in front of their homes. Coastal home owners warned by State government Local Gold Coast News | goldcoast.com.au | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia