❓ Mr. Love questions the government's responsibility and proposed solutions for significant coastal erosion at North Lancelin. The response clarifies the Shire of Gingin's role as the local coastal manager and outlines their proposed adaptation plan.

(1) With respect to claims that the government is looking at long term solutions to address erosion at North Lancelin that has resulted in the loss of 45 metres of foredune since September 2024, who is responsible for this task, government or consultants?(2) What are the long term solutions being considered and what are the associated timelines?

(1) Under the State’s coastal planning framework, the Shire of Gingin is the local coastal manager and is responsible for determining long-term coastal adaptation pathways. (2) The local government’s draft Gingin Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) proposes short-term soft protection works with a medium to long-term adaptation approach of managed retreat.