Councils Caring For The Coastal Environment
Sydney Coastal Councils Group Inc
Sustainable management of the urban coastal environment
The Sydney Coastal Councils Group Inc. (SCCG) was established in 1989 to promote collaboration between Member Councils on environmental issues relating to the sustainable management of the urban coastal and estuarine environment. The Group consists of 9 Councils adjacent to Sydney marine and estuarine environments and associated waterways, and represents nearly 1.3 million Sydneysiders.
Guided by the SCCG Strategic Plan and Business Plan, the SCCG is providing benefits to Councils across a range of coastal management issues including; climate change adaptation and resilience; coastal infrastructure and asset management; strategic and land use planning; biodiversity restoration and conservation; natural hazard and emergency management; and integrated water management.
The strength of the SCCG rests in engagement and shared expertise of the elected representatives, executive and technical staff of our Member Councils, and the capacity of our Secretariat to facilitate coordination, collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Group and provide general and specialised expertise in delivering a range of services and programs that build the capacity of members in the management of Sydney’s urban coastal and estuarine environments.
Making Waves
The SCCG Monthly Update
Noteworthy Sites
State of the Beaches Report 18-19
/in Partner News /by belindaThe 2018-19 State of the Beaches Report has been released by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Water quality has improved in 2018-19, assisted by dry weather. 98% of the 126 open ocean beaches have been graded as good or very good, with 5 beaches being upgraded to very good due to improved microbial […]
Get the Site Right Blitz – October 15
/in Partner News, SCCG News /by belindaThe Get the Site Right Campaign raises awareness of the impacts of water pollution /sediments from building sites on the aquatic environment. During October 2019, the Sydney Coastal Councils Group are partnering with the Parramatta River Catchment Group, Cooks River Alliance, Georges Riverkeeper, Lake Macquarie Council, NSW EPA and Department of Environment and Planning, to […]
Media Release – Get the Site Right – 2 October
/in Media Announcement /by belindaRunning Run-off Out of Town: One Day Blitz on Building Site Controls Hundreds of building sites across Sydney and the Central Coast will be inspected on 15 October as part of a blitz to protect local waterways from run-off. The campaign targets erosion and sediment control on building and construction sites and highlights the impact […]