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Management of Beach and Water Safety Policy (Draft)

21 June 2019

At its meeting on 25 June 2019, Council resolved to place the draft Management of Beach and Water Safety Policy on public exhibition.


Northern Beaches Council is responsible for the care, control and management of a diverse range of waterways; including 24 ocean beaches, 15 rock pools and 10 tidal pools.


The draft Management of Beach and Water Safety Policy outlines the approach to the safe management of the beaches under Council’s care, control and management. The Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Act Practice Note 15 guide the management and provision of water safety.


The draft Policy further defines the principles that Council will apply to ensure the safe use of our beaches. The application of these principles will ensure Council provides the appropriate level of service to enable the community to use the beaches safely and ultimately enjoy the opportunities that these open spaces provide.


View the Council Report Item 13.2 - 25 June 2019


View the Draft Management of Beach and Water Safety Policy


View the former Council policies in the attachment booklet 2


View the Council minutes


How to make a submission


  • Online
  • In writing to the CEO Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked ‘Management Beach and Water Safety Policy'

Submissions close Sunday 28 July 2019