News Climate response must be community-wide Bass Coast Shire Council has released its “landmark” climate plan. by . Published September 04, 2020 Link copied! Copy failed! As a coastal municipality Bass Coast is at risk from rising sea levels and storm surges. Last week’s high tides again took a toll on the Cowes foreshore, with this area luckily protected by a rockwall. Updated September 06, 2025 4:14 am | 6 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!