NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Coastal management

We support councils and communities in managing the open coast, estuaries and coastal lakes.

An aerial view of Kiama Harbour Light, an active lighthouse in Kiama, New South Wales
An aerial view of Kiama Harbour Light, an active lighthouse in Kiama, New South Wales.
Credit: John Lugg/DCCEEW
People wandering along rock platforms, inter tidal zones, Depot Beach
People wandering along rock platforms, inter tidal zones, Depot Beach.
Credit: John Yurasek/DPE
About coastal management

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

Tourists enjoy fishing and kayaking in Ben Boyd National Park
Tourists enjoy fishing and kayaking in Ben Boyd National Park.
Credit: John Spencer/DPE
Framework

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

Heritage boatsheds at Forsters Bay, Narooma
Heritage boatsheds at Forsters Bay, Narooma.
Credit: John Spencer/DPE
Manual

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

Hermitage foreshore, Sydney Harbour National Park
Hermitage foreshore, Sydney Harbour National Park.
Credit: John Yurasek/DPE
Toolkit

The coastal management toolkit has information and guidance for councils.

Myall Lakes National Park, Broughton Island campground
Myall Lakes National Park, Broughton Island campground.
Credit: John Spencer/DPE
Coastal management programs

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

Evans River
Evans River.
Credit: John Lugg/DPE
NSW Coastal Council

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

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