Internal Emergency Plans
Disaster Recovery
Lower Eyre Council and its community is now better prepared to manage disaster recovery thanks to a new Disaster Recovery Plan. Thanks to grant funding from the Local Government Association Research and Development Scheme, and with the support of the State Recovery Office the new plan supports the local Council and community to manage recovery from a disaster event.
The project evolved from the Council Strategic Plan 2016-2025, and from discussion with the State Recovery Office with the final plan accessible here.
Emergency Management Plan
Through the Local Government Association's 'Council Ready' program, Council have developed an Emergency Management Plan outlining the overall context in which Council participates in emergency management.
The Emergency Management plan will be supported by an internal Incident Operations Manual which will provide documentation to staff outlining their responsibilities and required actions prior to, during, and immediately after Council is asked to assist a control agency with an incident.
North Shields & Tulka Coastal Adaptation Plan
The coastlines of the Lower Eyre Peninsula are cherished by both locals and visitors, celebrated for their stunning views, pristine natural environment, and abundant recreational opportunities. However, like many coastal areas, the townships of North Shields and Tulka, and Farm Beach are exposed to coastal hazard risks associated with coastal erosion and coastal inundation.
To address these risks, the Lower Eyre Council (Council) has engaged Water Technology Pty Ltd and Rhelm Pty Ltd to prepare a Coastal Adaptation Plan (CAP). The purpose of the CAP is to:
- Identify land and assets exposed to coastal hazards, and
- Identify adaptation actions to address these issues in a strategic and integrated way.
The CAP takes into account future hazard risk associated with climate change and sea level rise, and provides a measured, staged approach to coastal adaptation.
As outlined in the project’s Statement of Requirements, the CAP focuses specifically on the coastal settlements of North Shields and Tulka.
The development of the CAP also emphasises the critical role of community involvement, recognising that local stakeholders play a crucial role in shaping the strategies and actions to be implemented. By blending best practices in coastal management with the needs of the community, the CAP establishes a framework that balances local priorities and the needs of the future. The CAP is focused on public (Council) assets and infrastructure, and while some actions identified in the plan have been developed with the intention to reduce coastal hazard risk on private properties – it does not propose any publicly funded works to protect private property.
Additionally, the CAP includes a Coastal Hazards Emergency Management Plan (EMP) for both Tulka and Farm Beach (Appendix B). This plan equips Council with detailed procedures and guidance to prepare for and respond to a coastal inundation emergency. As outlined in the coastal hazard assessment and in line with Council direction, the EMP specifically covers Tulka and Farm Beach, as the risk to North Shields was assessed to be lower.
The final Plan can be found here.