Bush Fire Management Policy

This Policy sets out Council’s approach to effective bush fire risk management and location based bush fire management throughout the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (LGA) in order to protect life and reduce the negative impact of bush fire on property, infrastructure and the environment.

This Policy is to be read in conjunction with the Council’s Bushland and Biodiversity Policy.

Adopted by Northern Beaches Council on 23 February 2021.

Coastal Erosion Policy

This policy guides Northern Beaches Council’s approach to the protection of public and private property from coastal hazards identified in the certified Coastal Zone Management Plan for Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach and Fishermans Beach.

Water Management for Development Policy

This policy supports Councils commitment to protecting and enhancing the aquatic and terrestrial natural environment while ensuring protection of public and property across the Northern Beaches.

The application of these principles, and corresponding planning controls, will deliver effective integrated management of stormwater, rainwater, groundwater and wastewater

Bushland and Biodiversity Policy

Council aims to protect, enhance and restore local bushland and biodiversity and the unique value they have on the Northern Beaches.

Adopted by Northern Beaches Council on 23 February 2021.

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