The consequences of inundation west of the caravan park are likely to be low, so management planning here would likely be a lower priority, even though impacted by inundation under present day conditions. It is also likely that the financial costs of protecting the Sands Caravan Park area from inundation will not be affordable; therefore retreat options may be preferred in this area. This will be further investigated in subsequent risk and mitigation studies.

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Table 6-16     Management triggers – Clifton Springs Coast

The previous geotechnical assessments consider the slope stability hazards along this shoreline (A.S. Miner Geotechnical, 2011). The report findings noted that the reduction of the beach width at the toe of the cliffs over the past 60 years had little effect on the stability of the cliffs behind, however this will change as the erosion regresses into the slopes over time. This will be exacerbated by sea-level rise. The Miner report addresses the slope hazards and risk for the present day; however, it does not consider future erosion scenarios. This should be taken into account in subsequent risk assessments, which should be undertaken in consultation with geotechnical engineers.