 About Us
The Sydney coastal region encompasses a rich diversity of natural and cultural assets and resources that support an assortment of industrial, residential and leisure activities. These include a range of commercial, industrial and residential developments, fishing, boating and a range of tourism activities.
Sydney 's coastal environment and its assets are under intensive pressures from high population densities and competing demands for available resources threatening the environment of natural areas. Over development and the use of these fragile ecosystems has led to their gradual degradation.
The Sydney Coastal Councils Group provides leadership and encourages a focused and coordinated approach to sustainable coastal management undertaken by and in partnership with the member councils to protect and conserve terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and to manage social and economic conditions to achieve this. The Group facilitates outcomes concerning coastal issues, exceptional to those the member councils could achieve individually.
The Sydney Coastal Councils Group is a Regional Organisation of Councils that provides project facilitation and coordination on environmental and natural resource management issues that relate to the sustainable management of the coastal urban environment. The Group provides strong advocacy and support for its 15 member councils on coastal and NRM issues. Being a member council also allows council elected and professional staff the opportunity to exchange ideas at a regional level through SCCG forums, presentations, meetings and conferences.
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