Waterways and coastlines

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.

There are a number of ways to find out more about the Illaroo Road Revetment Wall project and to register your views to help Council make a decision on the way forward.

Our CEF 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In response to the important questions raised by our community about our evolving coastline, we are employing community activated photogrammetry to gather much needed data using a facility called CoastSnap.