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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The SCCG stands on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. The SCCG acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we show our respect for Elders past, present and future. We are committed to providing places in which Aboriginal people are included socially, culturally and economically through thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work.
Noteworthy Sites
Channel 9 NSW Beachwatch Program
/in Uncategorised /by SCCG AdminThe SCCG was recently invited to speak with Channel 9 News regarding the NSW Government’s plans for the Beachwatch program and the broader issue of cost-shifting to local councils. Beachwatch plays a critical role in monitoring and reporting on water quality at popular swimming locations, providing vital information for public health and environmental management. However, […]
Beachwatch monitoring likely to discontinue in Sydney
/in Uncategorised /by SCCG AdminThe NSW Government has announced a proposal to shift the costs of the Beachwatch program onto local councils in the Sydney region. Most of the Sydney Councils who have Beachwatch sites in their local government area are refusing to pay. As of July 2025, the state-funded program is likely to discontinue at popular swimming sites […]