The assimilation project database compiled by Water Technology (2011) contains more than 300 individual datasets, reports, books, aerial photographs, CAD and image files. Although all the collated information is in some way relevant to the hazard study, certain components are more relevant and useful than others. There are a number of recent reports and papers for the study area which can be considered key documents in developing a thorough understanding of the coastal processes and geomorphology. The following sections provide a summary of the key documents by topic; Section 3 provides a commentary of the understanding gathered from the review of these (and other) documents and papers.