Dunes
Dunes are an important part of the foreshore system on the Gold Coast, protecting the beach's natural ecosystem. The Gold Coast City Council has adopted a policy for the management of the City's coastal dune areas.
The policy contains guidelines for the types of vegetation that can be grown on the city's ocean beaches and outlines the requirements for restoration of coastal dune areas following boulder wall construction.
The policy identifies beach areas of different usage intensities including non-urban areas, residential dunes and major public dune areas.
The policy has basic guidelines for the removal of environmental weeds that grow in dunal areas.
What's On
Runaway Bay Revegetation Project
Council is undertaking dune rehabilitation and revegetation works at Runaway Bay. The community is invited to participate in educational and enjoyable workshops highlighting the importance of the dunal ecosystem.
- Community information evening - Wednesday 13 February 2008
- Community planting days - from March 2008
For full details and more information, download the information sheet below:
Alternatively, for more information on how you can get involved, the planting days or information evening, please contact Ecosure Pty Ltd:
Neil Taylor (Project Manager)
Tel: (07) 5508 2046
Email: 
ntaylor@ecosure.com.au
Web: 
www.ecosure.com.au
Further information
If you would like a hard copy of the policy publication you may also email whuish@goldcoast.qld.gov.au and provide your postal address. If you are a school teacher, please provide details of your school and the year and subject that you teach.
If you are after more general coastal education materials, please take a look at the CoastED programme.
