News Summary

• Lancelin businesses report the local coastline has been steadily eroded by the ocean, threatening their livelihoods.
• Today the WA government announced it would give $1.1 million towards the construction of a 110m-long rock wall.
• The Shire of Gingin will also kick in $150,000 towards the project, which is expected to provide protection from erosion for about five years.
• The local shire and impacted business owners have welcomed the temporary solution.
• But advocates say it may create increased erosion impacts for other beachfront residents.