We're thrilled to have heard from more than 100 people on their thoughts, vision and values for protecting Seventeen Seventy from increased coastal hazards into the future. The high response rate through the Listening Post in February, Drop-In Session in March, as well as the online survey (now extended to 17 April) is testament to a community that cares deeply about adapting this unique part of the world to cope with rising sea levels, storm surges and erosion.

The engagement has provided a rich context and good understanding of the community’s concerns and aspirations for Seventeen Seventy. At the first engagement event, we drafted a vision statement and set of core values which we then sense-checked with the community at the most recent engagement event in March.

The vision and values statement below is a direct result of this engagement and will help guide our overall adaptation planning for the area, along with technical studies and findings.

Please join us for our remaining engagement events where we will be discussing specific adaptation options that can help deliver on the community's vision.

Pop-Up Stall at Discovery Coast Rotary Market

Meet our friendly project team to learn more about coastal hazards, have a chat about the CARP project, and let us know what you think about some different adaptation options:

When: Sunday, 16 April – stop by anytime between 8am-noon

Where: SES Grounds, Captain Cook Drive

Who: Open to all, no RSVP required

Community Workshop

Meet your neighbours for a simple meal and creative collaboration!

During this interactive workshop we will deep-dive into identified adaptation options and discuss how we collectively can adapt to a future with increasing coastal hazards in a way that is true to the community’s vision and values for Seventeen Seventy.

When: Thursday, 20 April, 6-8pm

Where: Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road

Who: Open to all. RSVP required. Click here to RSVP and share any dietary requirements.