- Community Consultation
Elliston Esplanade Integrated Coastal Foreshore Management Plan – Community Consultation (Staged Engagement and Final Exhibition)
The District Council of Elliston has undertaken a staged community consultation process to support the development and adoption of the Elliston Esplanade Integrated Coastal Foreshore Management Plan.
Previous Consultation
Initial community consultation was undertaken between November 2025 and February 2026, including a public information session and written submissions. This process is documented on Council’s website and informed the development of the revised Elliston Esplanade Integrated Costal Foreshore Management Plan.
Feedback from this phase identified clear community priorities, including:
- Stormwater management and erosion control
- Dune stabilisation and vegetation protection
- Maintaining the existing road alignment without expansion
- Preference for low-impact, nature-based solutions
- Sensitivity to perceived overdevelopment of the foreshore
This feedback directly informed the refinement of the Plan.
Key Messages to the Community
The consultation material emphasised that the revised Plan:
- Responds directly to issues raised during earlier consultation
- Prioritises stormwater, erosion, and dune management
- Does not propose road widening or expansion
- Focuses on staged, low-impact and adaptable works
- Aligns with the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan (CHAP)
- Avoids overinvestment in infrastructure within the coastal hazard zone
A final round of consultation is being undertaken to present the revised Plan and provide the community with an opportunity to review and comment prior to Council endorsement.
Purpose of Final Consultation
The purpose of this consultation phase was to:
- Present the updated Plan reflecting earlier community feedback
- Confirm that key issues raised have been addressed
- Provide an opportunity for final submissions prior to adoption
- Ensure transparency and procedural fairness in decision-making
Have Your Say
Written submissions are invited from interested persons.
Submissions close: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026.
Written submissions were invited from all interested persons and could be lodged via:
- Email to: dce@elliston.sa.gov.au
- Posted to:
Chief Executive Officer
District Council of Elliston
PO Box 46
Elliston SA 5670
All submissions received will be considered by Council. A summary of submissions may be included in a subsequent Council report. Personal information will be managed in accordance with Council’s Privacy Policy.