Managing the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary
NSW Estuary Management Program
In response to a growing concern for the state of Australia’s estuaries, the NSW Government developed a state wide Estuary Management Program. Initiated in 1992, the aim of this program is the production and implementation of Estuary Management Plans for all estuaries in NSW. The program is focused on improving or maintaining the overall health and functionality of estuaries, holistically maintaining the integrity of each system; the chemical, physical and biological properties, as well as the economic, recreational and aesthetic values. The process of managing an estuary in accordance with this program is initiated by the establishment of an Estuary Management Committee. Estuary program decisions and activities are carried out by Estuary Management Committees consisting of representatives from local and state government, residents, academic institutions, industry and other estuary user-groups.
Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan
The Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan provides strategic management for the estuary from Wisemans Ferry to Broken Bay excluding Pittwater and Brisbane Water. This plan was adopted by Hornsby Shire Council on 11 March 2009 and by Gosford City Council on the 18 March 2009. This document fulfils the requirements of the NSW Estuary Management Policy 1992 and the NSW Coastal Policy 1997.
Download the management plan - Final Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan - 4MB
