The Pittwater Waterway Strategy 2038 sets out our strategic direction for sustainably managing the Pittwater waterway for the next 20 years.  The Strategy is a non-statutory guiding document structured on six themes, with each theme having key strategies and directions.  The approach of the Strategy is to try to balance the array of diverse and competing pressures.

The Pittwater estuary and Coal and Candle Creek.  It extends from the lower reaches of Pittwater around Mona Vale and Bayview, through the Western Foreshores and Scotland Island, up through Newport to Palm Beach and around West Head to Cottage Point. A map of the study area is on page 6 of the Strategy.

The Pittwater Waterway Strategy 2038 is the final phase and outcome of the Pittwater Waterway Review.  The Strategy will set our strategic direction for sustainably managing the Pittwater waterway for the next 20 years. 

The Pittwater Waterway Review commenced in response to community consultation of the draft Pittwater Local Environmental Plan (PLEP) 2014. The former Pittwater Council, in recognition of submissions received, sought a  holistic review of the waterway to ensure that it is sustainably managed. The Strategy is the final phase of that review.

The Discussion Paper sought to engage the community on a number of issues regarding the waterway and seek feedback on potential solutions to them.

Feedback received from the Discussion Paper was used to inform the Strategy. The Discussion Paper was publically exhibited in April-May 2017. 

The Strategy proposes a number of directions regarding the off-shore community. Examples include advocating for eligibility criteria for mooring applications to ensure equal access for off-shore residents.

Comments on the Strategy are welcomed.

·  Online comments

·  In writing addressed to the General Manager, and marked as ‘Pittwater Waterway Review Strategy 2038 (Draft)’, PO Box 82, Manly, NSW 1655

DCP stands for Development Control Plan. It contains a set of rules and guidelines for development. The Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan is the relevant DCP for the Pittwater Estuary while the Warringah Development Control Plan 2011 covers the area around Cottage Point.

Click here to see the relevant developement control plans

W2 stands for ‘Recreational Waterways’ under the Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 2014.

The zoning seeks to allow for water-based recreation to occur while also allowing for the protection of ecological and scenic areas. It permits boat building and repair facilities, charter and tourism boating facilities, marinas and boat sheds.

Council has no control over mooring fields, however, there are a number of recommendations regarding Council advocating for a more sustainable approach to moorings, such as dealing with ‘mooring minders’.

The Strategy also makes provision regarding the investigation of additional storage areas for boats, both on and off the water.

Council has a number of locations where dinghys and other watercraft can be stored.  For further information, click here. 

Council received funding from the NSW State Government to conduct an investigation into the feasibility of the supply of water and wastewater services to Scotland Island. Further information can be found here:

On 1 August 2018, Council voted to rescind its resolution to acquire the Pasadena site. Council intends to use any money set aside for its acquisition to fund other projects. A full statement can be accessed from the following link

The new Church Point car park has opened and parking spaces have been allocated via ballot. Works are continuing on the next stage of the project which involves the construction of a new cargo wharf. Further information can be found from the Your Say project page

The Palm Beach Parking Demand Management Strategy was adopted by Council in November 2017.

Work is currently underway to implement the recommendations contained within that strategy.

Further information 

The draft Pittwater Waterway Strategy  contains no recommendations regarding dog exercise areas. However Council is seeking feedback on a separate proposal regarding an exercise area at Station Beach, Palm Beach

View Your Say project page

Updates on the walkway and its related projects can be found at the following Your Say page