MidCoast Council is seeking community feedback on a new coastal management program covering almost 10 per cent of the NSW coastline.
The 10-year program will guide the management of much of the coastline between Crowdy Head and Hawks Nest.
Consultants collected data along the coastline in 2025 to update coastal hazard mapping, which identifies the probability of coastal processes affecting the area over the next 100 years.
The mapping indicates the coastline will experience coastal erosion and shoreline recession, with some impacts expected before 2060.
Council is now consulting affected property owners and the wider community on the proposed management approach.
Residents can view the mapping, read an information booklet explaining coastal processes and proposed management actions, ask questions and provide feedback at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ouropencoast.
Council will also hold a series of community pop-ups where residents can speak with a coastal planner:
- Boomerang Beach, reserve near the northern car park, Tuesday, September 29, 10am-noon
- Wallabi Coastal Cafe, Pacific Street, Wednesday, October 7, 10am-noon
- Hawks Nest, Bennetts Beach near the Surf Life Saving Club, Thursday, October 8, 10am-noon
- Black Head, reserve near the Surf Life Saving Club, Sunday, October 11, 8.30am-11.30am
- Forster, One Mile Beach reserve near the Surf Life Saving Club, Sunday, October 18, 8.30am-11.30am
- Seal Rocks, Number One Beach Reserve, Tuesday, October 20, 10am-noon
- Crowdy Head, reserve near the Surf Life Saving Club, Sunday, November 1, 8.30am-11.30am.
Feedback can also be provided to the engagement team on 0419 980 566.
Property owners who believe their land may be affected by coastal processes can contact the coastal planner on 02 7955 7900.
Consultation closes Sunday, November 8.
Following consultation, a draft coastal management program will be prepared and placed on public exhibition for final community feedback.
The program will provide long-term direction for managing the MidCoast coastline.
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