Bribie Island breakthrough review actioned
- Crisafulli Government actioning a review into the Bribie Island Breakthrough.
- Review to be led by independent expert to focus on options to address community concerns.
- Locals to have their say through community consultation.
The Crisafulli Government is launching a review of the Bribie Island breakthrough with public consultation, after years of inaction by the former Labor Government.
In 2022, large waves caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth cut a channel through northern Bribie Island opposite Caloundra's Golden Beach.
Since then, the breakthrough has widened and recent major weather events heightened concerns from the community about their homes and businesses.
This review is being commissioned urgently by the Crisafulli Government to ensure the community is heard and long-term solutions are identified.
The former Labor Government failed to take any action to address the breakthrough, despite locals raising safety concerns for years.
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning will now finalise the review Terms of Reference.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said the Government was committed to working with the community to deliver a long-term solution.
"Unlike the former Labor Government who told locals they would do nothing and for them to accept the outcome, the Crisafulli Government is taking swift action," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"For too long community concerns have been ignored. This is why we will ensure this review will deliver public consultation so locals can have their say.
"Pumicestone Passage is an important part of the world, attracting thousands of locals and visitors each year to enjoy its beauty.
"An expert review independent of the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation will work to identify long-term solutions to address community concerns." Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton has encouraged locals to have their say. "This is a significant issue in our community, and I urge everyone who is passionate about it to come forward and work with us," Ms Morton said. "For a decade the previous Labor Government failed to listen to us. "The Crisafulli Government has a laser-like focus to pinpoint a long-term solution for our community."
