The Minister may certify, or refuse to certify, that the draft coastal management program submitted to the Minister has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act and the coastal management manual.

A coastal management program takes effect on the date on which it is published by the local council in the NSW Government Gazette or, if a later date is specified in the program for its commencement, on the later date so specified.

The following coastal management programs have been certified and published in the Gazette.

Published coastal management programs
Coastal Management ProgramCouncil
Arrawarra Creek, Pipe Clay Lake and Corindi River Coastal Management Program (PDF 14.7MB)City of Coffs Harbour Council
Bate Bay Coastal Management Program (PDF 13MB)Sutherland Shire Council
Bellingen Shire Council Coastal Management Program (PDF 16MB)Bellingen Shire Council
Bermagui River Coastal Management Program (PDF 68.2MB)Bega Valley Shire Council
Bonville and Pine Creek Coastal Management Program (PDF 2MB)City of Coffs Harbour Council
Central Coast Open Coast Coastal Management Program (PDF 34MB)Central Coast Council
Clarence Valley Open Coast Coastal Management Program (PDF 14MB)Clarence Valley Council
Eurobodalla Open Coast Coastal Management Program (PDF 64MB)Eurobodalla Shire Council
Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program (PDF 15.8MB)City of Newcastle Council
Kiama Coastline Coastal Management Program (PDF 65MB)Kiama Municipal Council
Lake Ainsworth Coastal Management Program (PDF 2MB)Ballina Shire Council
Lake Curalo Coastal Management Program (PDF 80MB)Bega Valley Shire Council
Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program (PDF 3MB)Wollongong City Council, Shellharbour City Council
Lake Macquarie Coastal Management Program (PDF 36MB)Lake Macquarie City Council
Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Program (PDF 33.9MB)Shoalhaven City Council
Manning River Estuary Coastal Management Program (PDF 4MB)MidCoast Council
Moruya River, Mummaga Lake and Wagonga Inlet Estuarine Coastal Management Program (PDF 10MB)Eurobodalla Shire Council
Nambucca Coastline and Estuaries Coastal Management Program (PDF 4MB) Nambucca Valley Council
Port Stephens Coastal Management Program (PDF 116MB)Port Stephens Council
Shoalhaven Open Coast and Jervis Bay Coastal Management Program (PDF 60MB)Shoalhaven City Council
Stockton Coastal Management Program (PDF 5MB)City of Newcastle Council
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Coastal Management Program (PDF 142MB)Shoalhaven City Council
Tweed River Estuary Coastal Management Program (PDF 4MB)Tweed Shire Council
Wallaga Lake Coastal Management Program (PDF 69.8MB)Bega Valley Shire Council
Woolgoolga Region Estuaries Coastal Management Program (PDF 13MB)City of Coffs Harbour Council

Key: Certified CMP CMP in progress
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Stockton Coastal Management Program (certified)

Sets out long-term goals and actions to manage, protect and enhance Stockton Beach, from the Northern Breakwater to Meredith Street

Tallow Creek Estuary Coastal Management Program (Stage 3)

The CMP focuses on managing current and emerging challenges by adaptively balancing competing uses, values and natural processes

Tuggerah Lakes Coastal Management Program (Stage 3)

The CMP sets a long-term plan for the estuary and catchment, addressing health, risks and community goals through coordinated action

Tuross River and Coila Lake Coastal Management Program (on hold)

The CMP aims to ensure the integrated and effective management of the coastal zone, considering environmental, social, and economic factors

Tweed Coast and Estuaries Coastal Management Program (Stage 3)

Sets a 10-year plan with key actions to meet the Coastal Management Act 2016 and local goals for the Tweed Coast and estuaries

Tweed River Estuary Coastal Management Program (certified)

Sets a 10-year strategic plan with key actions to meet the Coastal Management Act 2016 and local estuary management goals

Wallaga Lake Coastal Management Program (certified)

The CMP’s overarching objective is sustainable management of the Wallaga Lake coastal zone for the Shire’s social, cultural and economic wellbeing

Waverley Beaches Coastal Management Program (Stage 2)

The CMP aims to protect, conserve and enhance coastal systems and assets to support their long-term sustainability and ongoing community use

Wollongong Coastal Management Program (Stage 2)

The Wollongong CMP outlines coastal management issues and the strategic, coordinated actions needed to address them

Woolgoolga Region Estuaries Coastal Management Program (certified)

The Woolgoolga Region Estuaries CMP sets out integrated actions to address key issues and opportunities

Regional contacts

North East
Phone: 02 8289 6312


Hunter/Central Coast
Phone: 02 4927 3248
 

Greater Sydney
Phone: 02 8837 6097
 

South East
Phone: 02 4224 4153