Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMP
This page provides information for the St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek 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, currentContinue reading
This page provides information for the St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek 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.
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Berrara and Swan Lake Background
Council’s adopted Citywide CMP Scoping Study (August 2020) (Stage 1) recommended that St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek required CMPs. Council has applied for and successfully received a grant from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to develop these CMPs.
Council is now progressing to Stage 2 of the CMP process, where St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek will undergo detailed assessment studies that will identify, analyse, and evaluate the risks for the estuaries. To carry out Stages 2 – 4 of the Coastal Management Program development for St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Berrara Creek and Swan Lake, Council sought a suitably qualified consultant. Public request for tender has been advertised on Tenderlink and on Council's website and close on 3 August 2021.
Throughout Stage 3 of the CMP process, concerns and issues will be considered for the St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek 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 St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek communities 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.
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Lifecycle
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Stage 1 - Identify Scope of CMP
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMP has finished this stageAugust 2020
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Stage 3 Community Consultation
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMP has finished this stage15 June to 31 July 2023
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Stage 3 - Identify and evaluate options
Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMP is currently at this stageFinished early 2024
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Stage 4 - Prepare, exhibit and finalise CMP
this is an upcoming stage for Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMPEarly-mid 2024
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Stage 5 - Implement, monitor, evaluate and report
this is an upcoming stage for Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMPFrom late 2024
Documents
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Stage 2 Reports
- Stage 2 Synthesis Report
- Tidal and Coastal Inundation Study Report
- Tidal and Coastal Inundation Study Report - Appendix A
- Foreshore Erosion Assessment
- Water Quality and Estuary Health Study - Swan Lake
- Water Quality and Estuary Health Study - St Georges Basin & Sussex Inlet
- Water Quality and Estuary Health Study - Berrara Creek
- Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Entrance Management Review
- Detailed Risk Assessment Report
- Coastal Management Program Development Process Brochure
FAQs
- What is a Coastal Management Program?
- Why is Council preparing Coastal Management Programs?
- What are the stages of developing a CMP?
- What is a Scoping Study?
- What is a coastal vulnerability area and how is it identified?
- What is the vision of the CMPs?
- What are the issues being considered by the CMPs?
- How many CMPs is Council preparing?
- Who is involved in the development of a CMP?
- How is our Indigenous community being involved in the CMP development process?
- How will the CMP actions be funded?
- How can I receive updates and ask a question?
- How does Council manage the entrances of rivers, lakes and estuaries?
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 293 111 Email coastal.management@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au