Lauderdale Beach
In July 2011 a severe storm caused significant damage to the Lauderdale coastal reserve dune system and a number of properties were inundated.
Residents of Lauderdale, particularly those who have lived in the area for decades, are familiar with these natural threats to the coastal reserve.
Council is committed to working with the community to protect the reserve.
This web page contains information on current works being undertaken, changes to State legislation that may impact on the Lauderdale coastal reserve protection works and ways you can participate in protecting the coastal reserve.
Please contact us with your ideas and questions. Many Australian coastal areas are experiencing challenges such as coastal erosion and the impacts of climate change. By working as a community we can lead the way in balancing a great lifestyle with the challenges raised by powerful natural events.
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A Future for Lauderdale
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Current Works - What Has Been Happening?
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Protecting The Beach - What Can Residents Do?
The Dune System - Who Controls What?
Download a map highlighting the area's land ownership: Lauderdale Beach land ownership map 
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Council land (Green)
The coastal reserve is the land that includes the dune system. It is the width of land from the private property boundaries to the high water mark.
Council is responsible for the coastal reserve from the southern end of Roches Beach to Hadlow Road.
Crown land (Blue)
From Hadlow Road to Bambra Street is the responsibility of the State Government.
Private land (Red)
North of Bambra Street to the Lauderdale Yacht Club is private title to the high water mark.
Crown land leased by Council (Yellow)
Land around Lauderdale Canal
Need More Information?
These links lead to a number of sites and contacts for further information.
GOVERNMENT LINKS
What is the Australian Government and the State Government doing to mitigate climate change and protect coastal areas?
Australian Government: http://australia.gov.au/topics/environment-and-natural-resources/climate-change
State Government: http://www.climatechange.tas.gov.au/
Who can I contact to discuss the management of Crown Land?
Crown Land Office State Government - Department of Primary industries, Parks, Water and Environment: http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/themenodes/sska-53way7?open
OTHER LINKS
Climate Change Impacts on Clarence Coastal Areas Report: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/site/page.aspx?u=1580
Please refer to pages 128 to 131 of the Report for details on Council's planned actions.
This webpage also contains a recent report on the July storm damage by the UNSW Water Research Laboratory: Winter 2011 Storm Events - WRL Report (2416 kb)
Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania: http://www.scat.org.au/