Why and how we should

Manage Central Coast

beaches?
 Where is the Central Coast
located?

The Central Coast is located in Australia,

on the New South Wales coastline
between Sydney and Newcastle
33.14.S, 152.15.E.
What is Coastal Management?
 Coastal Management: The development of a
strategic, long-term and sustainable land use
policy, sometimes called shoreline management
 Why we need to manage the
coast?
The preservation of the
natural beauty of the
coastline fosters the
biodiversity of the flora &
fauna and protects the
coastal landforms.
Tourism plays an important
part in the local economy
with a clean, unpolluted
coastline being a big
drawcard for domestic and
international guests.
 Why we need to manage the
coast?
Pollution such as household
rubbish, chemicals and other
pollutants can destroy wildlife
and the visual beauty of the
coast.
The need for sustainable
management of the coastline
to meet demands and
stresses of population growth
ensures everyone can enjoy
and use the beach.
This is also true for future
generations whereby
management today ensures
the next generations can
enjoy the coasts, tomorrow.
What geographic processes occur
on coasts?
Coastal erosion is the
wearing away of coastal
land caused by severe
storms, strong winds and
storm waves. Through
erosion, the following
coastal landforms are
formed:
Headlands, bays, cliffs,
rock platforms, caves,
arches, stacks and
blowholes
What geographic processes occur
on coasts?
Coastal deposition or sedimentation, is the process
whereby material is added to landform. In many cases
deposition is a result of eroded material transported from
another location. Through deposition, the following
landforms are formed:
sand bars, fore dunes, tombolas and spits.
 Who are the stakeholders in
Coastal Areas?
 Coastal/ocean users - eg.
fisheries, tourism
development and
recreation, aquaculture,
military, shipping and port
operations, mining,
subsistence activities, and
offshore oil operations
 Non-governmental
Organisations (NGOs) with
interests in the coast -
local and international
environmental NGOs like
Greenpeace and
Coastcare, youth groups
etc
 Who are the stakeholders in
Coastal Areas?
 Businesses situated in or
near coastal areas
 Universities, scientific
institutions, and other
educational entities for
research activities.
 Users of coastal and
upland resources - eg.
agriculturists, foresters,
loggers, and miners.
 Landowners and residents
who live near the beach.
How are coastal areas managed?
All levels of government are responsible for the management of the
coastal resource.
* The local government – Gosford City Council has a coastline
management plan which deals with dune and landform
management, and hazard flooding of the coastal fringe.
*The state government - NSW Government manages the coast
through its Coastal Protection Package. This involves $11.7million
put towards the protection of the State's beaches, headlands and
other coastal features for generations to come.
*The federal government –Commonwealth government has
developed and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
designed to maintain, restore or improve the quality of coastal zone
ecosystems and the societies they support.
 How are coastal areas managed?
Non government organisations
(NGO’s)
CoastalWatch.org is dedicated
to understanding, protecting
and preserving the coastal
environments through
monitoring ecosystems and
supporting managed and
sustainable coastal
development .
Coastcare provides an
accessible, regional source of
technical and specialist advice
for issues relating to the coast,
estuarine and marine
environment for stakeholder
outside governmental advice.
 What can people do to help?
 Pick up your litter from the beach.
 Don’t put toxic chemicals like oils, detergents, acids and alkali down
sinks or drains.
 When boating, “don’t be a tosser” and throw rubbish overboard.
 Participate in Clean up Australia day
 What can people do to help?
 Walk down beach path
provided– its there
regenerate the dune
systems for vegetation
and wildlife.
 Respect nature – don’t
destroy or harm
vegetation or animals
 Participate in council
research projects and/or
Coastcare initiatives
 Use environmentally
friendly products