Coastal compartments are structural features relating to geological features and landforms that can be used to provide a framework for planning and management of the coastline. The primary compartment boundaries for WA were determined by identifying major changes in rock type along the coast and changes in shoreline orientation, while incorporating complete landforms of coastal significance. The Primary compartments have been subdivided into secondary compartments based on landform associations. This dataset was commissioned by the Department of Planning and compiled by Damara Pty Ltd and the Geological Society of WA. A full report was also prepared to accompany the dataset, published August 2011. Some superficial changes have been made to the dataset since publication of the report in order to amalgamate the data into a nationwide compartment dataset developed by Geoscience Australia.

Spatial representation of Coastline Movements data for the Department of Transport (DoT), WA. The Polyline feature class contains line work that represents the position of the vegetation and generalised water lines for WA held by DoT. The dataset also includes lines that mark the extent of sand drift areas along the WA coast. This dataset has been captured using available imagery and photogrammetric techniques. These coastline movement lines are used by the Department of Transport, WA, to produce coastline movement drawings. These drawings and their associated data are used by coastal engineers to estimate horizontal setback datum used in coastal planning. The dataset is currently not available for download. The vegetation lines for the years 1875 - 2009 may be viewed via the web map at the following link: https://mapsengine.google.com/09372590152434720789-17447516222354999649-4/mapview/?authuser=0 The full dataset may be requested from the Department of Transport, 1 Essex Street, Fremantle WA 6160.

Coastal compartments are structural features relating to geological features and landforms that can be used to provide a framework for planning and management of the coastine. The primary compartment boundaries for WA were determined by identifying major changes in rock type along the coast and changes in shoreline orientation, while incorporating complete landforms of coastal significance. The Primary compartments have been subdivided into secondary compartments based on landform associations and then further subdivided into tertiary compartments based on individual landforms present. This dataset was commissioned by the Department of Planning and compiled by Damara Pty Ltd and the Geological Society of WA. A full report was also prepared to accompany the dataset, published August 2011. Some superficial changes have been made to the dataset since publication of the report in order to amalgamate the data into a nationwide compartment dataset developed by Geoscience Australia.Attribution for this dataset is incomplete and ongoing. Geological and geomorphological information will be added to the dataset as it acquired.

WA Coastal Regions are administration boundaries relating to geological features and coastal landforms that can be used to provide a framework for planning and management of the coastline.

Spatial representation of Department of Transport (DoT) (WA) assets and other significant coastal infrastructure. The Polygons feature class contains coastal protection structures (seawalls, groynes, breakwaters), structures that facilitate access to the coast (car parks, wharves, jetties, boardwalks, boat ramps and associated amenity buildings). Dataset is limited to DoT assets and significant structures identifiable on currently available imagery.This dataset is currently not available for sownload, however it may be viewed via WMS at the following link:https://mapsengine.google.com/09372590152434720789-09543935511296329702-4/mapview/?authuser=0

This record is a review and synthesis of geological research undertaken along the south western margin of Australia. The record has been written in support of regional marine planning and provides fundamental baseline scientific information for the South Western Marine Planning Area.

Spatial representation of Department of Transport (DoT) (WA) assets and other significant coastal infrastructure. The Points feature class contains DoT Service Assets (water distribution, drainage, sewerage, electrical distribution etc), overbeach launches, boat mooring piles, DoT Signs and point representation of maintained (dredged) areas of deep water (channels and harbours). Dataset is limited to DoT assets and significant structures identifiable on currently available imagery.The structures contained within the DoT Asset Groups Services and Signs have been excluded from the publically available online dataset.This dataset is currently not available for download, however it may be viewed via WMS at the following link:https://mapsengine.google.com/09372590152434720789-09543935511296329702-4/mapview/?authuser=0

WAMSI Node 6.1 deals with the modelling of past and future sea level / storm surge and waves. Western Australia is vulnerable to climate change impacts which may alter the prevailing wind conditions. The altered wind fields will have a strong influence on the wind wave climate and in the generation of storm surges. The combined effects of an altered wind wave climate and the magnitude and frequency of storm surges together with relative sea level rise would have important implications for coastal stability and vulnerability. In this project the output from the Woodside Energy North Australian Climate Change Study (NACCS) will be used to force wave, storm surge and sediment transport models to predict changes in beach stability under different climate change scenarios. A key facet of the project is development of a capacity to link science and management. This will be done through direct delivery of regional and sub-regional scenarios for climate change to Local and State Government agencies, in particular, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for consideration in preparation of policy for coastal management in response to climate change.

This data is part of the 2013 report "Synthesis of seagrass mapping studies" conducted by the Water Science Branch of the Department of Water. Surveys were conducted by the WA Department of Water together with Geoscience Australia. The objective of these surveys was to collect baseline data on seagrass composition and distribution in key estuaries of southern and south-western WA. This data was acquired by the ACEAS Seagrass Group as part of the 2013 Australia-wide risk assessment of Seagrass. The datasets making up the Irwin Inlet seagrass survey data are: WA_Irwin_SAV_polygons - polygon dataset showing interpolated percentage cover of Ruppia spp.

There are pressures on the coastal zone for land use and development for a variety of purposes including a mix of recreational, residential, industrial and commercial uses. The policy provides a balanced approach to these often competing needs and desires in a way that takes into account the values of the coastal zone. The policy ensures that current and future generations of Western Australians can benefit from opportunities presented by the values and resources of the Western Australian coast. Guidance is provided for land use and development decision-making within the coastal zone including managing development and land use change; establishment of coastal foreshore reserves; and to protect, conserve and enhance coastal values. The policy recognises and responds to regional diversity in coastal types; requires that coastal hazard risk management and adaptation is appropriately planned for; encourages innovative approaches to managing coastal hazard risk; and provides for public ownership of coastal foreshore reserves. Implementation will be through state planning policy, regional strategies, local planning strategies and regional and local planning schemes. Implementation will also occur through the day to day decision-making on zoning, structure plans, subdivision, strata subdivision and development applications, and actions of decision-makers in carrying out their responsibilities. The objectives of this policy are to: ensure that the location of coastal facilities takes into account coastal processes, landform stability, coastal hazards, climate change and biophysical criteria; ensure the identification of appropriate areas for the sustainable use of the coast for housing, tourism, recreation, ocean access, maritime industry, commercial and other activities; provide for public coastal foreshore reserves and access to them on the coast; and protect, conserve and enhance coastal zone values, particularly in areas of landscape, biodiversity and ecosystem integrity, indigenous and cultural significance.