Overview

• Locals report more than 10 metres of shoreline vanished since May, intensifying calls for state intervention.
• Hotel owner Glen Trebilcock’s petition for emergency funding and specialist technical support has drawn roughly 900 signatures and was lodged with the WA Legislative Council.
• The WA government has acknowledged the erosion crisis and says it is actively exploring assistance options but has not yet responded to appeals from residents and the Shire of Gingin.
• A popular seaside lookout is scheduled for demolition next week after erosion undermined its foundations.
• Forecast weekend swells exceeding five metres threaten to accelerate coastal retreat and endanger remaining infrastructure.