Answers to Questions

Beach Management

449 The Hon. R.A. SIMMS ().15 October 2025). Can the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water advise—

1. Has a decision been made by the government about the future of sand management for West Beach and, if so, when will it be communicated?

2. Does the government still consider a sand pipeline an option for sand management given its high cost and strong community opposition?

3. What plans does the government have to prevent or mitigate the introduction of harmful plastics into beaches and the marine environment if it proceeds with a sand pipeline?

4. Will the government conduct a detailed assessment to understand the littoral drift of sand at West Beach?

5. As erosion continues to undermine the base of the Semaphore Life Saving Tower, will the government develop a plan to prevent the collapse of this iconic structure?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Deputy Premier, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has advised:

The government continues to carefully consider all options for long-term sand management at West Beach.

The Department for Environment and Water has commissioned detailed studies over the years in relation to coastal processes, including littoral drift, and their impact on sediment transport at West Beach.

Responsibility for the Semaphore Surf Life Saving Tower sits with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Staff from the Department for Environment and Water provided support to council when the tower was impacted by recent erosion and will continue to provide advice as required.

Any decisions will be communicated once a final decision has been made.