Nature based solutions help preserve local ecosystem at Lammermoor

Published on 08 September 2025

Council is pleased to announce the reopening of Lammermoor Beach Access 12, following important upgrades delivered under Council’s Nature-Based Resilience Project.

The works, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF), as well as Council, included vegetation rehabilitation, weed management, debris removal, and the introduction of innovative nature-based design solutions.

These improvements were designed to stabilise the site, capture and filter stormwater runoff, and reduce erosion while also protecting and enhancing the coastal ecosystem for future generations.

Rainwater is now collected through micro-catchments that mimic natural processes, slowing and filtering water so it can be absorbed by the soil and native coastal plantings.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the reopening of Lammermoor Beach would be a welcome occasion for locals and visitors alike.

“Keen beach goers living in and visiting Yeppoon can now get back to Lammermoor Beach’s spectacular landscape with friends and family,” Minister McBain said.

“The recently completed works by Livingstone Shire Council, backed by the Albanese Government, address a range of issues that have accumulated over years of severe weather.

“The resilience upgrades will also help ensure that the beach is accessible for longer throughout the year, benefitting residents and businesses who rely on the beach to stimulate the local economy.”

Member for Keppel Nigel Hutton said the project is testament to what can be achieved through collaboration and creativity.

“By addressing erosion, improving water capture, and rehabilitating native vegetation, the long-term sustainability of this local treasure has been secured,” Mr Hutton said.

“QRRRF investment has enabled a practical and thoughtful solution for Lammermoor Beach that balances community needs with coastline preservation.

“This is a win for both the people of Livingstone and our region’s unique environment.”

Mayor Adam Belot said the project highlighted Council’s commitment to sustainable and practical approaches that also support the community’s lifestyle.

“This upgraded access is not only safer and more resilient but also kinder to our environment, helping protect our coastline while ensuring locals and visitors can continue to enjoy it,” Mayor Belot said.

“We know how much this access means to our community, and it’s been wonderful to see the excitement building online ahead of its reopening.

“I’d like to sincerely thank residents for their patience while these important works were completed.

“Council would also like to commend the Australian and Queensland governments through the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund, for supporting Council in carrying out these important environmental works.”

Council has incorporated a range of nature-based solutions into the access, including erosion management measures, native species turf and plantings, runoff capture systems, and nature-sensitive design features.

The upgrades at Lammermoor Beach Access 12 are part of a broader program of works between Accesses 2 and 12, aimed at preserving the local ecosystem while ensuring long-term community use of these much-loved spaces.