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.

Greater Sydney Citizens Panel

The Greater Sydney Commission has committed to developing metrics to track progress of the Greater Sydney Region Plan. Expressions of Interest are sought from members of the community to sit on the Citizens Panel that will assist in developing these metrics. Applications close 5pm Sunday 14 October 2018. For more information and to register click […]

Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants

The NSW Environment Trust has now opened the 2019 round of the Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants program. Community organisations and government entities can apply for grant funds for projects that contribute to the ongoing sustainable management and stewardship of significant environmental assets and services. Applications close 3pm, Monday 3 December 2018. For more information and […]

SCCG Member Councils Training Day – AUSMAP

September 13, 2018/in Events /by belinda

The Sydney Coastal Councils Group is hosting an AUSMAP training day for its members. Learn about AUSMAP and participate in a training session on the standardised field sampling methodology for collecting, sorting, and identifying microplastics. Accreditation will take place in the afternoon session, for those wishing to become accredited in the microplastic sampling methodology. SCCG […]

Councils Caring For The Coastal Environment