Environment and Heritage

Coastal management highlights

The NSW Government supports coastal councils to manage the NSW coastline through technical and financial support.

 

Some examples of how NSW councils have utilised funding from the Coastal and Estuary Grants Program to manage their coastal zone are outlined below.

These examples have been funded through the implementation stream and highlight the range of works that can be undertaken.

The Cooks River Alliance is helping develop the Cook's River Coastal Management Program.

Blocks of stone on riverback

Coastal erosion has challenged the Byron Shire community for many decades. During significant storm events, when elevated ocean waves and water levels are experienced, Main and Clarkes Beach can face...

Red and yellow heavy machinery working on a beach, men in hi-vis supervising

The Pirrita Island project protects endangered habitats, fights erosion, and restores the area's ecological balance.

Aerial view of a small island surrounded by teal-blue water

Through the collection and interpretation of scientific data, this project helps monitor and safeguard estuary health by guiding actions to protect water quality, conserve key areas, and address...

Aerial view of Wallis Lake estuaries