Coast and Riverlands place type

The Strategic framework outlines the 20-year vision for growth and development in the Moreton Bay Region. It divides the region into 13 place types. These place types explain the level of growth and form of development that is expected in different neighbourhoods and communities throughout the Moreton Bay Region. Coast and Riverlands is one of these 13 place types.

Coast and Riverlands are important ecological landscapes that are crucial to protecting the Moreton Bay Region’s unique coastline and major waterway networks.

These areas may be particularly exposed to coastal hazards and flooding. Existing development in these areas will not intensify in the future. Development in the future is limited to uses compatible with protecting the environment and those uses not sensitive to hazard events, such as rural, sport, recreation and tourism activities.

Where can I find a Coast and Riverlands place type?

Coast and Riverlands place types are found throughout the region, particularly around the Pine River and Hays Inlet catchment, Caboolture River estuary, Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island.

This place type also incorporates areas of environmental significance, coastal lowlands containing estuarine areas, tidal flats and marine deposits, beach ridge and sand dunes.

Why is the Coast and Riverlands place type important?

Coast and Riverland places accommodate areas of environmental significance and identify opportunities for improving local habitat and ecosystems.

These places are likely to experience coastal hazards including flooding and storm tide events, erosion and inundation due to potential future rises in sea level.

Future development around Coastal and Riverland areas must be carefully managed to minimise community risk to natural hazards and the impact of growth on the local environment.

Coast and Riverlands at a glance

  • Natural environment dominates
  • May experience natural hazards including flooding, storm tide and erosion
  • Protection of important habitats and ecosystems
  • Protection and enhancement of riparian and coastal vegetation
  • Coastal activities are appropriate to the character of the area
  • Variety of active and passive sport and recreation opportunities
  • Protection of cultural heritage sites
  • Existing pattern of development not intensified
  • Low key employment opportunities based around tourism activities
  • Development does not impact on natural resources and is not sensitive to hazard events
  • Waterways, wetlands and coastal areas are enhanced and protected 
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