Sydney Coastal Councils Group

The Get the Site Right campaign has kicked off for May 2024!

The education and compliance campaign targets erosion and sediment control on building and construction sites across NSW. It also highlights the effects of sediment laden runoff on our waterways.

Throughout the month of May and the Thursday 16th Blitz Day, Councils, and will be out in force across NSW inspecting developments of all sizes to ensure developers and builders . Find out more on the SCCG website via the link below and to read the full media release.

www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/projects/get-the-site-right/

Lights, camera, action!

Do the right thing by putting your rubbish in the bin to Keep Sydney Waterways Beautiful.

Key waterways surrounding Sydney Harbour had been equipped with innovative technologies to help reduce the amount of rubbish polluting the Harbour, thanks to the new Smarter Cleaner Sydney Harbour pilot.

This project is using cameras to detect rubbish polluting the Harbour. Do the right thing otherwise your rubbish may get caught in our cameras.

The initiative is a collaboration between Sydney Coastal Council Group Inc, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, Parramatta River Catchment Group, and six councils. The pilot is co-funded by the NSW Smart Places Acceleration Program with a grant provided by the NSW Digital Restart Fund.

To find out more about the project visit the link:
https://www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/projects/smarter-cleaner-sydney-harbour/

Our Living River, CSIRO, Sydolympicpark

It’s plastic free July and we are on a mission!

Key waterways in Sydney Harbour will be equipped with innovative technologies to help reduce the amount of rubbish polluting the Harbour, thanks to the new Smarter Cleaner Sydney Harbour pilot.

This project is using innovative technologies to help reduce the amount of rubbish polluting the Harbour.

The initiative is a collaboration between Sydney Coastal Council Group Inc, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, Parramatta River Catchment Group, and six councils. The pilot is co-funded by the NSW Smart Places Acceleration Program with a grant provided by the NSW Digital Restart Fund.

To find out more about the project visit the link: https://www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/projects/smarter-cleaner-sydney-harbour/

Our Living River, csirogram, Sydolympicpark

Today is and this year’s theme “Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future” coincides with the launch of the “Smarter Cleaner Sydney Harbour” pilot program. This project is using innovative technologies to help reduce the amount of rubbish polluting the Harbour. It is being coordinated by the SCCGs Senior Project Officer, Ana Terrazas using technology developed by Dr Denise Hardesty from the CSIRO.

Minister for Environment James Griffin announced the program and said:

“Sydney Harbour isn’t just the world-famous jewel in Sydney’s crown, it’s an important ecosystem that supports abundant marine life such as seals, seahorses and little penguins, which will be even better supported thanks to this initiative…Through the Smarter, Cleaner Sydney Harbour project, we’re investing in technology that will keep our Harbour cleaner and create healthier ecosystems by using cameras and sensors to monitor litter moving along estuaries and creeks in real time.”

To read the full media release follow this link: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/a-cleaner-sydney-harbour-using-ai-technology

The initiative is a collaboration between Sydney Coastal Council Group Inc, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, Parramatta River Catchment Group (Our Living River), and six councils. The pilot is co-funded by the NSW Government and received a $545,000 co-contribution from the Smart Places Acceleration Program.

To find out more about the project, visit our web page: https://www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/projects/smarter-cleaner-sydney-harbour/

Ever wondered where the rubbish in Parramatta and Sydney Harbour comes from? Are you interested in projects that prevent litter from polluting our waterways?

Join us on a catchment bus tour on Thursday 23 February 2023, visiting sites of litter prevention where community groups and local government are taking actions to tackle litter hotspots. You will also get an exclusive look into the latest technologies being used to keep our beautiful Sydney Harbour clean.

Register now to make sure you don’t miss out on this unique experience!

Litter-Free Sydney - A Catchment Bus Tour A unique bus tour of key litter prevention sites across the Greater Sydney Harbour catchment

ONE DAY LEFT❗️ Are you an avid bushwalker, swimmer or someone who just enjoys being outdoors? Join us tomorrow night to hear what Our Living River NSW Environment Protection Authority Take 3 Friends of Toongabbie Creek The Plastic Pluckers (Public) Northern Beaches Council are doing to prevent litter from polluting our environments!

Register now here! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/for-a-litter-free-greater-sydney-tickets-406514966207

2 DAYS LEFT! Join us this Wednesday, 28 September at 7PM for an interactive online discussion to hear what Sydney Coastal Councils Group Our Living River NSW Environment Protection Authority Take 3 Friends of Toongabbie Creek THE PLASTIC PLUCKERS and Northern Beaches Council are currently doing to prevent litter from entering our beloved Greater Sydney Harbour!

Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/for-a-litter-free-greater-sydney-tickets-406514966207

DON'T MISS OUT! Join us next Wednesday, 28 September at 7PM for an interactive online discussion to hear what Sydney Coastal Councils Group Our Living River NSW Environment Protection Authority Take 3 Friends of Toongabbie Creek The Plastic Pluckers (Public) and Northern Beaches Council are currently doing to prevent litter from entering our beloved Greater Sydney Harbour!

Register now on Eventbrite before it's too late! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/for-a-litter-free-greater-sydney-tickets-406514966207

There are lots of regular litter clean-ups but how can we prevent litter from entering our beloved Sydney Harbour in the first place?

Join us on Wednesday, 28 September at 7PM for an interactive online discussion to learn about the recent release of the Greater Sydney Harbour Litter Prevention Strategy and what's currently being done to tackle litter.

If you have any ideas or are already taking action to prevent litter, we'd love to hear from you! This event will also provide an opportunity to share these ideas so they can be further developed in different local areas.

Register now on Eventbrite before it's too late! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/for-a-litter-free-greater-sydney-tickets-406514966207

Looking for long weekend plans?

Why not check out Rīvus - the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, which ends this long weekend and features rivers, wetlands and other salt and freshwater ecosystems.

Conceptual wetlands situated along the waterways of the Gadigal, Burramatagal and Cabrogal peoples showcase the importance of rivers and encourage sustainability.

The Biennale provides a space for dialogue about these ecosystems between artists, architects, designers, scientists and communities.

Follow the link for more info: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/

: With more wet weather forecast for Sydney and surrounding regions over the next few months, builders and developers are urged to get their sites right to stop sediment runoff from polluting local waterways. Heavy rain can impact a site’s stability and create significant runoff if adequate controls aren’t in place. Don’t risk getting fined and wasting money on building supplies that can get washed down the drain. Find out more: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: Sediment runoff that gets into our creeks, rivers and harbours not only affects water quality but can harm marine life as well. It can also build up in species, such as turtles and fish, and have a dangerous impact on the food chain. Make sure your site has a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan in place before work begins. To find out more, call your local council or visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

The Sydney Coastal Councils Group is hiring!

We’re seeking a self-motivated and experienced Support Officer to perform administrative duties and secretarial support on a full-time basis (38 hours per week, 12-month contract, $55,000 to $57,000).

For details of the position, selection criteria and application process head to the link below.

We're Hiring! - Sydney Coastal Councils Group Inc SUPPORT OFFICER – COAST AND ESTUARIES (Full-Time) If you have exceptional administrative skills and work well in a small team – this role may be for you. We’re seeking a self-motivated and experienced Support Officer to perform administrative duties and secretarial support on a full-time basis...

: If you see a building site where soil, sand and other building materials are not being properly contained or runoff from the site is entering the stormwater drain, contact your local council to report any issues. To find out more, call your local council or visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

may be over but inspections will continue! Councils across Sydney and the Hunter Coast will continue to target offending sites that fail to control their sediment runoff, to ensure developers and builders get the site right. Find out more: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: Sediment runoff from building sites that enters our waterways can harm wildlife, such as birds, making it difficult for them to feed and survive. Make sure your site has a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan in place before work begins. To find out more, call your local council or visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: ‘Blitz Week’ is in full swing! Councils across Sydney and the Hunter Coast are conducting inspections on developments of all sizes and taking regulatory action as required. Builders are urged to ensure their sites have a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan in place to avoid costly fines. Find out more: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: ‘Blitz Week’ starts today! Throughout the week, local councils will be out in force across Sydney and the Hunter Coast inspecting developments of all sizes to ensure builders and renovators get the site right. Find out more: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: Did you know that if common building materials, such as cement and soil, enter our waterways they can cause algal blooms that smother and kill marine plants and animals? If you’re building or renovating, please store your building materials correctly, and never sweep or hose them down the drain. Find out more: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: ‘Blitz Week’ is coming! From 15-19 November, local councils across Sydney and the Hunter Coast will be inspecting developments of all sizes and taking regulatory action as required. To find out more, call your local council or visit sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: ‘Blitz Week’ starts next week so there’s still time for you to get your site right! Make sure your building site has an appropriate erosion and sediment control plan in place or you could be hit with fines of $8,000 to $15,000 for each incident. To find out more, call your local council or visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

: Did you know that one building site can lose up to four truckloads of dirt in a single storm if not properly contained? Sites need to have a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan, otherwise they could be hit with fines of $8,000 to $15,000 for each incident. To find out more, call your local council or visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/getthesiteright

Have ideas on litter prevention? We want to hear from you!

The draft Greater Sydney Harbour Litter Prevention Strategy is open for consultation until Monday, 29 November. The Strategy outlines actions that support the NSW Government litter targets to reduce litter by 60% by 2030 and reduce plastics by 30% by 2025.

Read the full strategy here - sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/projects/regional-litter-prevention-strategy

Complete this short survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QD7HW3
or email your comments to [email protected]

We're proud to be partnering with Our Living River and our member councils on a strategy to reduce litter to the Parramatta River and Greater Sydney Harbour by 60% by 2030, and we need your help to achieve our goal! Join us tonight, Monday, 25 October, for an online discussion to address some of the issues around litter and help develop an action plan that can make a real difference.

Register at the link: bit.ly/3DTGkp0

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Do you want to contribute to litter free waterways? Now's your chance!

Have your say on the Litter Prevention Community Survey by midnight, 7 September 2021, and help guide how litter can be better managed and reduced by councils and the community.

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Check out the last of our 5 simple actions you can do: Keep it clear – rain water is the only thing that should go down a stormwater drain. Liquids and small particles that enter stormwater drains travel directly into our waterways, impacting water quality and harming marine life. For more tips, visit: sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/loveyourwaterways