Waterways and coastlines - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

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Waterways

Find out information on how Council manages our coastlines, estuaries, floodplains and canals.

Managing the Lake Innes/Lake Cathie Estuarine System

Lake Cathie is a beautiful place that is well used by the community for activities such as bushwalking, photography, bird watching, swimming, canoeing, paddle-boarding and recreational and commercial fishing.
Coast, Estuary & Floodplain Advisory Sub-Committee

Our CE&F Advisory Sub-committee plays a vital part in ensuring we reach a broad section of the community through the development, implementation and management of the coastline, estuaries and floodplains of the local area
Managing our coastline

Information on coastal erosion for our region including Lake Cathie and Town Beach and the coastal management plans for these areas.
Protecting our rivers

Find out information about the Ecoheath program, Council's plans for river rehabilitation and Council's Estuary Management plans for our river systems.
Floodplain management

A floodplain is an area of low-lying ground adjacent to or near a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding.
Algal alerts & pollution incidents

Latest updates on algae reports in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.
Broadwater Canal

Information for residents of the Broadwater Canal. Maintenance plans, footpaths and the special rate levy. Broadwater Canal Maintenance Reference Group meetings.
Settlement Shores Canal

Information for residents living in the Settlement Shores Canals including responsibilities around debris removal, general maintenance and replacement of sand.