Lake Conjola - Coastal Management Program (CMP)

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This page provides information for the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program page for information regarding the broader program.

Shoalhaven City Council is required by state legislation to prepare a (CMP) for the estuaries and sections of the Shoalhaven’s 165km coastal zone. Council manages most of the region’s beaches, bays and headlands, and some of the lakes and estuaries, often in partnership with state government agencies.

A CMP is being prepared for Lake Conjola in accordance with the Coastal Management Act (2016).

A CMP provides the framework and strategy that will be used

This page provides information for the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program page for information regarding the broader program.

Shoalhaven City Council is required by state legislation to prepare a (CMP) for the estuaries and sections of the Shoalhaven’s 165km coastal zone. Council manages most of the region’s beaches, bays and headlands, and some of the lakes and estuaries, often in partnership with state government agencies.

A CMP is being prepared for Lake Conjola in accordance with the Coastal Management Act (2016).

A CMP provides the framework and strategy that will be used to manage our coastlines and estuaries. It will identify coastal management issues and the actions required to address these issues in a strategic and integrated way. The plan will then detail how and when those actions are to be implemented, the costs, and how they will be funded.

There are five stages to developing a CMP, which are outlined in the Coastal Management Manual. Council is up to Stage 2 – Determine Risks, Vulnerabilities and Opportunities.

Background of Lake Conjola CMP

Council’s adopted Citywide CMP Scoping Study (Stage 1) recommended that Lake Conjola required a CMP. Council has applied for and successfully received a grant from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW, formerly DPE) to develop this CMP.

Council has progressed through Stage 2 of the CMP process, where Lake Conjola underwent detailed assessment studies to identify, analyse, and evaluate the risks for the estuary.

Council is currently in Stage 3 of the CMP process. Stage 3 involves the confirmation of strategic direction, identification and evaluation of potential management actions, community and stakeholder engagement and the development of a draft business plan.

Council will soon progress to Stage 4 of the CMP. Stage 4 involves public exhibition of the draft CMP document, incorporating details from the technical studies and stakeholder feedback received from previous consultations completed throughout Stages 1 to 3. The draft CMP encompasses a detailed program that lists the management actions to be implemented over the next 10 years - including a schedule of when those actions will be planned for implementation, their associated costs, how they will be funded, and who will be responsible for their implementation.

Community Engagement

Council will be working closely with the Coastal Committees, State Agency representatives, our local Aboriginal communities and custodians, youth, and the overall Lake Conjola Community as the project progresses.

Community members will have a number of opportunities to provide input into the development of the CMP and to provide feedback on the draft document.

Stay Informed

This page will host all of the key information for the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program and will inform the community of opportunities to get involved along the way. The page will be regularly updated with project updates and will host information regarding links to relevant documents, policies and plans.

Subscribe for updates on this project via the 'Stay Informed' function on this webpage.

  • Survey - Lake Conjola CMP Stage 4

    The Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP) is on public exhibition for community consultation as part of Stage 4 of the CMP development.

    Stage 4 involves public exhibition of the final CMP, incorporating previous feedback received from previous consultations throughout the earlier stages and ensuring that all statutory and mandatory requirements have been met.

    Please provide your feedback on the draft CMP document by completing the Online Survey below by 11:59pm, Monday 25 November 2024.
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  • Workshop registrations have now closed. If you would still like to attend please contact Nigel Smith via email nigel.smith@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4429 5501.

    Workshop Registration

    Stage 3 Community Workshops and Information Drop-in session for the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP) are being held in person on 5 April (in Ulladulla) and 6 April 2022 (in Lake Conjola).

    Registrations close on Monday 4 April 2022.

    Please note: If workshops reach capacity, you may be asked to attend an additional workshop which will be scheduled if required.  

    Information Drop-in sessions will be run immediately following the workshops where community members can discuss the CMP with Council - all are welcome, no registration is required.

    Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2022
    Where: Ulladulla Civic Centre, 81B Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
    Time: Workshop 4:30-6:00pm (registration essential), Information Drop-In Session 6:30-7:30pm (no registration required - all welcome)

    Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2022
    Where: Lake Conjola Community Centre, Lake Conjola Entrance Road, Lake Conjola
    Time: Workshop 4:30-6:00pm (registration essential), Information Drop-In Session 6:30-7:30pm (no registration required - all welcome)

    Places are limited! Please complete the Registration Form below to secure your place.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have Your Say - Lake Conjola CMP Stage 3

    The Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP) is now progressing through to Stage 3. In this stage, a list of Potential Management Actions was developed for consideration. These potential management actions have been developed following consultation with both community and government stakeholders and based on technical studies during Stage 2 of the CMP process.

    We are asking the community to provide feedback and suggestions on the proposed management actions. Feedback from the community will be used to inform the management actions adopted. The Draft CMP (Stage 4) will be publicly exhibited for further community input before it is finalised.

    Please provide your feedback on the Potential Management Actions by completing the Online Survey below.

    Show your support for the potential management actions using the Map-based Feedback Portal and provide any additional suggestions through the Map-based Suggestions Portal.

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    You can also provide your feedback via email to the Coastal Management Team – coastal.management@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.

    Please provide your input by 5 pm, Sunday 27 August 2023.

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