People who live, work or play along the Hawkesbury River are invited to share their thoughts on how it should be looked after as part the Hawkesbury Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (HNRS CMP), a project between six councils to establish a long-term plan for its coordinated management.
Led by Hornsby Shire Council and in partnership with Central Coast Council, Hawkesbury City Council, The Hills Shire Council, Ku-ring-gai Council and Northern Beaches Council and the NSW State Government, the HNRS CMP will include a 10-year program of works to improve waterway health, increase hazard resilience, and protect social and cultural values.
The community can learn more about the HNRS CMP and provide their feedback online or by visiting a drop-in session to have a chat with the project team and share their input.
In Hornsby Shire, the dates for the drop-in sessions are as follows:
- 26 September: 8am-4pm at Hornsby Organic Food Market, Hornsby Mall, Hornsby
- 29 September: 9am-1pm at Second Hand Hornsby Market, Jersey Lane, Hornsby
- 3 October: 9am-2pm at Wisemans Ferry Boat Ramp, Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry
- 4 October: 9am-1pm at Parsley Bay Boat Ramp, 25 Karoola Street, Brooklyn
- 4 October: 2pm-5pm at The Cottage, 10 Dangar Road, Brooklyn
- 9 October: 12pm-5pm at Berowra Waters Marina, 199 Bay Road, Berowra Waters
Community members are welcome to drop by at any time during the sessions.
Once community consultation is complete on 24 November, the partner councils and state government agencies will review and consider the feedback. The councils will then prepare, exhibit and finalise the plan before submitting it to the NSW Government for certification and adoption.
Hornsby Shire Council General Manager Steven Head said the river means something different to everyone, so it's important as many people as possible come forward with feedback.
"The Hawkesbury River plays a vital role in the lives of our community, supporting recreation, livelihoods and cultural significance, while also being a critical nature habitat. We encourage everyone to share their thoughts and help shape the future of our estuaries, lagoons and beaches to ensure their sustainability for future generations."
