Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake & Berrara Creek CMP

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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

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 Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW, formerly DPE) to develop these CMPs.

Council has progressed through Stage 2 of the CMP process, where St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Swan Lake, and Berrara Creek underwent detailed assessment studies to identify, analyse, and evaluate the risks for the estuaries.

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. 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.

Community Engagement

Council will be working closely with Coastal Management Advisory Committees, State Agency representatives, local Aboriginal Communities and Custodians, youth, and the 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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  • 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

    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.

    Stage 2 Community Workshops and Information Drop-in sessions for the Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) will be held on Tuesday 15 March 2022.

    Registration will close on 7 March 2022 - Register now as places are limited! 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 15 March 2022
    Where: Erowal Bay Public Hall, 19 King George St, Erowal Bay
    Time: Workshop 4:30-6:00pm (registration essential), Information Drop-In Session 6:30-7:30pm (no registration required - all welcome)


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Expression of Interest - Stage 2 Community Workshop

    Shoalhaven City Council is now commencing Stage 2 of the Coastal Management Program for Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek. 

    To further understand the issues that affect the area, Council is wanting to host a workshop (ideally in March 2022) to engage with community and stakeholders.

    Please register your Expression of Interest to attend the workshop by completing the below form by 23 February 2022.

    Alternatively, you can notifying our Coastal Coordinator Nigel Smith of your interest by emailing nigel.smith@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or phoning (02) 4429 5501. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey - CMP Stage 3 - Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek

    The Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin, Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Coastal Management Programs (CMP) are now progressing through to Stage 3. In this stage, a list of potential management actions has been developed for consideration and we are asking the community to provide feedback and suggestions on the proposed management actions. 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.

    Feedback from the community will be used to inform the actions within the Draft Coastal Management Program during the next stage (Stage 4). This Draft CMP will be publicly exhibited for your further input before it is finalised in early 2024.

    Please provide your feedback by completing the Online Survey below and provide input on the proposed management actions for specific locations using the Online Map.

    The opportunity for feedback closes at 5pm, Monday 31 July 2023.

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