Coastal Management Strategies on Gold Coast

The video discusses the importance and history of sea walls, particularly on the Gold Coast. It covers the evolution of sea wall construction from the 1920s to modern times, highlighting their role in protecting against erosion and property damage. The video also explains the integrated coastal management strategy, which includes beach nourishment and maintaining a wide beach in front of the sea wall as a defense mechanism.

What is the primary purpose of the A-line sea wall on the Gold Coast?

• To act as a last line of defense against major erosion

• To provide a habitat for marine life

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the coastline

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Why were timber groins and boulders initially placed at Narrow Neck in the 1920s?

• To build a new marina

• To attract more tourists

• To create a new beach area

• To prevent the Narang River from breaking through

What was discovered during the construction of the boulder wall post the 67 cyclones at Greenmouth?

• A natural spring

• A hidden treasure chest

• A log wall made of tea tree logs

• An ancient shipwreck

What was the outcome of the survey conducted after the 1972 storms on the Gold Coast?

• The creation of a new design standard for boulder walls

• The decision to remove all sea walls

• The construction of a new marina

• The abandonment of coastal management efforts

How does the Gold Coast manage beach erosion in front of the A-line sea wall?

• By building more hotels

• By using beach nourishment techniques

• By planting more trees

• By constructing more sea walls

What is the primary strategy for protecting property on the Gold Coast?

• Building taller buildings

• Relocating residents inland

• Maintaining a wide beach through nourishment

• Constructing more roads

Why is it important to have a boulder wall when building on the beachfront?

• To attract more tourists

• To increase property value

• To enhance the view

• To protect property and lives during storms

What is the role of sea walls in the integrated approach to coastal management on the Gold Coast?

• To be a temporary solution

• To serve as the only line of defense

• To replace all natural defenses

• To complement beach nourishment and protect property

What is the significance of the A-line in the Gold Coast's coastal management strategy?

• It is a decorative feature

• It is the first line of defense against storms

• It is the last line of defense against erosion

• It is a tourist attraction

What is the current state of the Gold Coast in terms of coastal management?

• It has no sea walls

• It relies solely on natural defenses

• It has a combination of beaches, dunes, and sea walls

• It is abandoning all coastal management efforts