Coastal management

Find out about how the new coastal management framework helps us manage the coast in an ecologically sustainable way. 

The NSW Government has a coastal management framework to help coastal communities.

The manual provides guidance to assist local councils preparing coastal management programs.

The coastal management toolkit has information and guidance for councils.

Coastal management programs are prepared by councils in consultation with their communities.

The NSW Coastal Council's role is to provide expert advice on coastal matters to the minister administering the Coastal Management Act 2016.