MIDCOAST Council is calling for nominations for the Open Coast Coastal Management Program Reference Group until Wednesday 19 November 2025.
The Coastal Management Program will combine and replace existing coastal zone management plans for the Manning, Great Lakes and Jimmys Beach.
The included coastline is from north of Crowdy Head to Hawks Nest, except for:
● the Old Bar and Manning Point area. The draft coastal management program for that area is currently on public exhibition.
● Smiths Lake entrance which is part of the Southern Estuaries program.
“The reference group will represent the community’s interests within the included coastline,” said Council’s Manager Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.
The group is expected to meet two or three times and online meetings can be arranged.
The reference group has two places for Aboriginal traditional owners to advise on culturally significant matters.
There are also six places for community members from selected coastal areas.
Updated coastal hazard modelling is underway and will be available next year.
“The updated modelling will show us how the coast is likely to change over time. It will help us plan for change to our coastal areas and communities,” said Mr Tuckerman.
The community will be able to provide feedback on proposed management options in 2026.
The Draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program will then be placed on public exhibition for final feedback.
Find out more about the Open Coast Coastal Management Program at haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/open-coast-coastal-management-program
To nominate for the reference group, please visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au//Open-Coast-Reference-Group
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