Lower Shoalhaven River - Coastal Management Program

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This page provides information for the Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Programs (CMPs). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program Get Involved page for information regarding Council’s broader CMP program.

With 165kms of breathtaking coastline in the Shoalhaven LGA, Council understands the immense environmental, social, cultural, and economic value that this coastline provides for our community.

Shoalhaven City Council is currently developing Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) across the Shoalhaven to plan for the future of our coastline and estuaries, in accordance with the Coastal Management Act (2016). It considers historic events, current conditions, and future trends including population growth, environmental conditions, and climate change. CMP’s identify coastal management issues and the actions required to address these issues in a strategic and integrated way. It will also detail how and when those actions are to be implemented, their costs, and funding mechanisms.

There are five stages to developing a CMP, which are outlined in the Coastal Management Manual.

Lower Shoalhaven River Background

Council’s adopted Citywide CMP Scoping Study (August 2020) (Stage 1) recommended that the Lower Shoalhaven River required a CMP. Council has applied for and successfully received a grant from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to develop this CMPs.

Council is now progressing to Stage 3 of the CMP process, where the Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary will undergo detailed assessment studies that will identify, analyse, and evaluate the risks for the estuaries. Throughout Stage 3 of the CMP process, concerns and issues will be considered for the Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary local area. Stage 3 includes the confirmation of strategic direction, identifying and evaluating potential management actions, further community and stakeholder engagement and the development of a draft business plan.

Community Engagement

Council will be working closely with its Coastal Management Advisory Committees, State Agency representatives, our local Aboriginal Communities and Custodians, youth, and the overall Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary community as the project progresses.

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

Stay Informed

To receive updates and follow the progress of this project, we encourage you to subscribe via the 'Stay Informed' function on this web page.

This page provides information for the Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Programs (CMPs). Please visit the Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program Get Involved page for information regarding Council’s broader CMP program.

With 165kms of breathtaking coastline in the Shoalhaven LGA, Council understands the immense environmental, social, cultural, and economic value that this coastline provides for our community.

Shoalhaven City Council is currently developing Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) across the Shoalhaven to plan for the future of our coastline and estuaries, in accordance with the Coastal Management Act (2016). It considers historic events, current conditions, and future trends including population growth, environmental conditions, and climate change. CMP’s identify coastal management issues and the actions required to address these issues in a strategic and integrated way. It will also detail how and when those actions are to be implemented, their costs, and funding mechanisms.

There are five stages to developing a CMP, which are outlined in the Coastal Management Manual.

Lower Shoalhaven River Background

Council’s adopted Citywide CMP Scoping Study (August 2020) (Stage 1) recommended that the Lower Shoalhaven River required a CMP. Council has applied for and successfully received a grant from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to develop this CMPs.

Council is now progressing to Stage 3 of the CMP process, where the Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary will undergo detailed assessment studies that will identify, analyse, and evaluate the risks for the estuaries. Throughout Stage 3 of the CMP process, concerns and issues will be considered for the Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary local area. Stage 3 includes the confirmation of strategic direction, identifying and evaluating potential management actions, further community and stakeholder engagement and the development of a draft business plan.

Community Engagement

Council will be working closely with its Coastal Management Advisory Committees, State Agency representatives, our local Aboriginal Communities and Custodians, youth, and the overall Lower Shoalhaven River Estuary community as the project progresses.

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

Stay Informed

To receive updates and follow the progress of this project, we encourage you to subscribe via the 'Stay Informed' function on this web page.

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    Survey - Lower Shoalhaven River CMP Stage 4

    The Lower Shoalhaven River 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 10 February 2025
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    Community Workshop Feedback Survey

    Thank you to all those who attended the Stage 3 community workshops for the Lower Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program (CMP).  Your feedback was valuable and will help the project team develop the potential management actions that will be included in the CMP.

    Please complete this short survey to let us know about your experience, and if we can improve next time, by 5 pm, Tuesday 15 August 2023.

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    Workshop Registration Form

    As part of the Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Program, we’re inviting you to an upcoming workshop that will help build upon identified issues, concerns and opportunities for the Lower Shoalhaven River. Your feedback will guide future management of the Lower Shoalhaven River for the next ten years.  

    Stage 3 community workshops and information drop-in sessions for the Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Program are being held on 25 and 26 July 2023. 

    Where: Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre
    Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
    Workshop times: 4pm - 6pm (registration essential) (registration is now closed)

    Where: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre – Nowra
    Date: Wednesday 26 July 2023 
    Workshop times: 4pm - 6pm (registration essential) (registration is now closed)

    Alternatively, you can attend one of our drop-in information sessions (no registration required):

    Where: Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre
    Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
    Time: 6pm - 7pm

    Where: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre – Nowra
    Date: Wednesday 26 July 2023
    Time: 6pm - 7pm

    If you have trouble registering online, please contact the Coastal Team by emailing coastal.management@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au 

    Please RSVP by 23 July 2023.

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    Stage 4 - Information Session RSVP Form

    The Lower Shoalhaven River Coastal Management Program (CMP) is now on public exhibition until 2 December 2024 as part of Stage 4 of the CMP development. The draft CMP document can be accessed through the document library on this Get Involved webpage.   

    Council will be running the following information sessions on the draft CMP, where you can meet the project team who have developed the draft CMP and find out how this will be implemented. Please note that these sessions are not mandatory, and feedback can be provided on the draft CMP throughout the entirety of the public exhibition period by completing the Online Survey or by emailing the Coastal Management Unit – coastal.management@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or calling Council on 1300 293 111. 

    The Stage 4 Drop-In Information Sessions for the Lower Shoalhaven Coastal Management Program (CMP) are being held in person on 20 November 2024 (Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre) and 21 November 2024 (Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre). 

    Although registration is optional, it is encouraged that you register below to help us plan for the event. Registrations close on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

     Information Sessions:

    Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
    Where: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, 42 Bridge Road, Nowra
    Time: 4:00-6:00pm 

    Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
    Where: Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre, 111 Shoalhaven Heads Road, Shoalhaven Heads
    Time: 4:00-6:00pm 

    Everyone is welcome!

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