A long-term plan for the management of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system has been prepared, and the community is encouraged to have their say.
In partnership with the NSW Government, six councils, including the Central Coast, Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby Shire, The Hills Shire and Hawkesbury City, have worked together to develop The Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (CMP).
This coordinated, whole-of-system plan, covers 145km of tidal waterways from Broken Bay to Yarramundi, including Pittwater and Brisbane Water, representing a new, integrated approach to river management.
Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the CMP proposes a 10-year program that outlines actions for strengthening how the river system is managed.
The Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program is on public exhibition from Monday 20 April to Sunday 31 May 2026.
To view the draft program and make a submission, visit Your Voice Our Coast, and select Our Coast Our Waterways.
Central Coast Council Media Release
