This project provides for Coastal CMAs to support Local Government to implement priority NRM actions from completed Natural Resource Management (NRM) plans that will lead to improved coastal resource condition through on-ground works. This is a cross-regional project that was implemented in all coastal CMA regions. To encourage investment in all coastal local government areas, priority NRM actions were considered from other current coastal zone strategic NRM plans, particularly in areas where coastline and Estuary Management Plans are not yet in place.

Project outcomes of this project are:

• Priority actions within local government coastal NRM plans identified and implemented;
• Coastal zone terrestrial and aquatic natural resources protected/enhanced/rehabilitated;
• Biodiversity and coastal zone resilience enhanced;
• Local government capacity to be involved in regional NRM, and to implement on-ground works increased; and
• Partnerships between CMAs and local governments to achieve sound NRM improved.

Project Progress: Complete

Coordinator/Project delivered by:  Pittwater Council, Randwick City Council, Strathfield Council, Hunters Hill Council and Sutherland Shire Council

Project Partners: Pittwater Council, Randwick City Council, Strathfield Council, Hunters Hill Council and Sutherland Shire Council

Funding Sources: Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) funding through Northern Rivers CMA 

Total funding amount (include in-kind contributions):  $491,925

Project timeframe: September 2008 to 15 May 2009

Status:  Completed

Webpage Last updated:  October 2009