BROOME TOWNSITE COASTAL HAZARD RISK MANAGEMENT AND ADAPTATION PLAN (CHRMAP) REVIEW
Have your say about the future protection of our coastline!
The Shire of Broome is currently undertaking a review of the Broome Townsite Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP). The Shire is being supported by a Steering Committee including the Kimberley Development Commission, Department of Planning Lands and Heritage and the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, and the appointed consultant team led by Baird Australia.
A CHRMAP is a strategic planning document which outlines a long-term plan to address the impact of coastal hazards on our coastline. It looks at various hazard scenarios within 25-, 50- and 100-year timeframes and examines the potential impact of coastal hazards, now and in the future, under projected climate change and sea level rise.
A CHRMAP requires review and updating every 5 to 10 years to ensure the plan remains current. As most recommendations have been implemented and considering the evolving nature of coastal risks, the CHRMAP is now required to be reviewed and updated. The updated CHRMAP will be prepared in accordance with the methodology outlined in State Planning Policy 2.6 – State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP2.6).
The Shire of Broome is currently leading the review of the CHRMAP with the assistance of a team of consultants with experience in coastal hazard and risk assessment, statutory and strategic planning, and community engagement. A consultant team led by Baird Australia were appointed in 2025 to undertake the review of the CHRMAP. In August 2025, community and stakeholder consultation was undertaken with a series of key stakeholder meetings and drop-in sessions to gather feedback on the existing CHRMAP. This information was then considered during the review of the CHRMAP.
Council at its Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 25 June 2026 resolved to approve the draft updated CHRMAP for public advertising.
The public advertising period will run from 25 June 2026 until 31 July 2026.
Where are we now?
This round of engagement will seek feedback from the community on the key updates to the CHRMAP, including the short-, medium- and long-term goals of the 2026 CHRMAP.
Community engagement will be undertaken throughout July 2026 with drop-in sessions for the community highlighted below.
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When
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Time
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Where
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Thursday, 23 July, 2026
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11am – 1pm
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Broome Library, corner Hamersley St & Haas St, Broome
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4pm – 8pm
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Town Beach Markets
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Friday, 24 July, 2026
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8:30am – 10:30am
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Shire Offices, corner Weld & Haas Street, Broome
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Please join us and get involved – we want your insights!
The project team welcomes your feedback on the draft updated CHRMAP. We are pleased to invite you and / or your organisation to meet with representatives of the project team and to review the new changes.
Document Library
The documents listed below were used to inform the review and update of the draft CHRMAP. They may provide further background and context on how the CHRMAP was prepared, but it is not necessary to read them before reviewing the draft CHRMAP.
Who’s Listening
- Monica Sullivan – A/Manager Planning and Building Services