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 2019-2029 and annual Operational 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.
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A win for SCCG advocacy on the NSW Beachwatch Program
/in Uncategorised /by SCCG AdminThe winners of the 2025 Local Government NSW Environment Symposium and Awards were announced at a special event in Western Sydney, celebrating leadership, innovation and commitment across the local government sector. The awards showcased 30 outstanding projects and individuals across 13 environmental categories, recognising initiatives that demonstrate strong rationale, ambitious objectives, best practice and tangible […]
Stormwater NSW October Webinar
/in Uncategorised /by SCCG AdminStormwater NSW is hosting an upcoming webinar – what price stormwater? Using market -based instruments to incentivise good stormwater management. Market-based instruments (MBIs) have emerged in recent decades as a promising environmental policy tool that can complement traditional forms of environmental management, that is, government provision, regulation and education. Opportunities for applying MBIs to stormwater management […]