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

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Central Coast Open Coast Coastal Management Program (certified)

To ensure the integrated and effective management of the Central Coast Open Coast coastal zone, between Killcare and Budgewoi Beach, considering environmental, social, and economic factors

Central Coffs Estuaries Coastal Management Program (Stage 4)

To establish an integrated, coordinated program for managing the Moonee, Pine Brush, Jordans, Coffs and Boambee/Newports creek estuaries

Clarence River Estuary Coastal Management Program (Stage 2)

The CMP sets a long-term strategy to manage the Clarence River catchment and estuary to enhance its values for future communities

Clarence Valley Open Coast Coastal Management Plan (certified)

Guides long-term, coordinated management of the open coast from Woody Head to Wooli, including key beaches, foreshores and coastal waters

Coastal Lagoons Coastal Management Program (Stage 4)

This CMP helps protect and enhance the Avoca, Cockrone, Terrigal and Wamberal lagoons for healthy, resilient future generations

Arrawarra Creek, Pipe Clay Lake and Corindi River Coastal Management Program (certified)

To support the integrated management of Arrawarra Creek, Pipe Clay Lake and Corindi River while protecting community and environmental values

Collaroy-Narrabeen Coastal Management Program (Stage 4)

The CMP sets a strategic plan to manage the beach while balancing protection, hazard mitigation, community resilience and recreation

Cooks River Catchment Coastal Management Program (Stage 4)

The CMP provides a coordinated approach to managing and enhancing the Cooks River system, including Mill Stream, Muddy Creek and Wolli Creek

Eurobodalla Open Coast Coastal Management Program (certified)

Sets out the long-term management plans for Eurobodalla’s beaches and headlands, balancing coastal protection with sustainable growth

Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program (certified)

The CMP sets a long-term, coordinated approach to managing the Stockton coastline in line with community and City of Newcastle objectives

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