THE Port Stephens coastline is central to our lifestyle and economy, offering stunning beaches, thriving marine life and vibrant places to live, work and visit.
These coastal areas are more than just beautiful backdrops, they are the heart of our community, supporting tourism, recreation, biodiversity and the lifestyle we value so highly.
Protecting these natural assets ensures they remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for our community and visitors for generations to come.
To achieve this, we’ve developed a Coastal Management Program (CMP), a 10-year program that sets clear priorities and actions to address coastal hazards, safeguard community assets and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change.
The program covers key areas of our coastline, including the open coastline from Fingal Bay to Stockton Beach, the inner port west of Soldiers Point, and the outer port east of Soldiers Point.
With the program certified by the NSW Government, we’re now eligible for funding to help us carry out 67 management actions to prevent erosion, replenish sand, protect biodiversity, maintain public access, and enhance water quality.
If you’ve visited Shoal Bay or Corlette Beach lately, you might have noticed works we’ve been doing as part of the program. We’ve put sandbags and plantings in place to reduce sand erosion, and moved sand from the western end of Shoal Bay to help replenish eroded areas, ensuring our beaches remain accessible and beautiful.
The stormwater outlet channel at Corlette Beach has also been upgraded to redirect water flow, reducing erosion and improving public safety in the surrounding area.
Protecting and sustaining our coastlines is not just a responsibility but a shared commitment to our community.
As we implement this program, we encourage you to stay informed and work with us to preserve our beautiful Port Stephens for future generations.
View the projects planned for the Coastal Management Program and keep up to date with their progress on our website, pscouncil.info/CMP2025.
By Port Stephens Mayor Leah ANDERSON
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