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Consultation has concluded
Many residents who live, work or play on the coast have had their say on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation which closed on 31 January 2015.
A consultation report that summarises feedback received online, in workshops and in formal submissions is now available. The revised Plan and Four Year Action Plan are also avaialbe in the document library. You can also still Ask us a Question in the tab below.
The coastal zone covers the coastline (beaches), estuary (lake and catchment) and Swansea channel. Management plans and hazard assessments have been prepared for all three parts of the coastal zone.
The Four Year Action Plan identifies a number of management issues and recommends actions that promote a healthy lifestyle and consider current climate change predictions; coastal assets; public access and increased recreational pressure in this coastal city.
Many residents who live, work or play on the coast have had their say on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation which closed on 31 January 2015.
A consultation report that summarises feedback received online, in workshops and in formal submissions is now available. The revised Plan and Four Year Action Plan are also avaialbe in the document library. You can also still Ask us a Question in the tab below.
The coastal zone covers the coastline (beaches), estuary (lake and catchment) and Swansea channel. Management plans and hazard assessments have been prepared for all three parts of the coastal zone.
The Four Year Action Plan identifies a number of management issues and recommends actions that promote a healthy lifestyle and consider current climate change predictions; coastal assets; public access and increased recreational pressure in this coastal city.
Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped
under seven
themes.
1.Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and
inundation)
2.Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment
(including biodiversity and ecological resilience)
3.Actions for sustainable community access, use
and value
4.Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage
coastal values
5.Strong governance and supportive partnerships
6.Actions for communication and collaboration
7.Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty
The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Coast and
then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.
Consultation has concluded
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CLOSED: This survey concluded on 31 Janaury 2015. Please keep an eye out on this website for a report on the consultation outcomes.
Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped
under seven
themes.
1. Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and
inundation)
2.Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment
(including biodiversity and ecological resilience)
3.Actions for sustainable community access, use
and value
4.Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage
coastal values
5.Strong governance and supportive partnerships
6.Actions for communication and collaboration
7.Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty
The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Lake and
then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.
Consultation has concluded
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CLOSED: This survey concluded on 31 Janaury 2015. Please keep an eye out on this website for a report on the consultation outcomes.
Actions for the coastal zone management are grouped
under seven
themes.
1.Actions to manage coastal process hazards and risk (such as erosion and
inundation)
2.Actions for a healthy coastal zone, protecting the natural environment
(including biodiversity and ecological resilience)
3.Actions for sustainable community access, use
and value
4.Improve Council’s focus and capacity to manage
coastal values
5.Strong governance and supportive partnerships
6.Actions for communication and collaboration
7.Knowledge and adaptation, managing uncertainty
The below questions ask you to prioritise your top themes for management of the Channel and
then rank the importance of the actions within your prioritised theme.
Consultation has concluded
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Photos
Community Workshop at Blacksmiths Surf Club - 19 November
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Update the Lake Macquarie Coastal Zone Management Plan
2012
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Undertake Part A of the Coastal Zone Management Plan - Draft Coastline Hazard and Risk Assessment - Draft Coastline Management Options Study - Draft Lake Macquarie Coastal Zone Management Plan: Part A for Coastline
2013
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Undertake Part B of the Coastal Zone Management Plan - Draft Lake Macquarie Coastal Zone Management Plan: Part B for the Estuary Undertake Part C of the Coastal Zone Management Plan - Draft Lake Macquarie Coastal Zone Management Plan: Part C - Swansea Channel Risk Management Plan
2014
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Draft Lake Macquarie Coastal Zone Management Plan: Part C – Swansea Channel Risk Management Plan
October 2014 - January 2015
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Seeking feedback on Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan
End January 2015
Coastal Zone Management Plan has finished this stage
Public exhibition period closes
April 2015
Coastal Zone Management Plan is currently at this stage
Final draft incorporating feedback to Council for approval to submit to Minister for Environment.
Many residents who live, work or play on the coast have had their say on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation which closed on 31 January 2015.
