Project Detail – Stage 4

A Councillor Briefing regarding the issue of small water craft storage on public foreshore land in North Sydney was held on Monday, 19 February 2018. The Briefing provided interested Councillors with more information about the Discussion Paper. At the meeting’s conclusion, Councillors expressed support for the project, and urged speedy preparation of the Draft SWCSS.

At the Council meeting following this Briefing, a Mayoral Minute regarding Hayes Street Beach was discussed. It was resolved:

That Council resolve to write to all permit holders advising them that their watercraft must be removed from Hayes Street Beach by 31 August 2018
That Council staff prepare a report outlining work that would need to be done to improve access to and the amenity of the beach
That Council continue to develop a municipality wide small watercraft strategy
That Council engage with affected local owners of small watercraft regarding alternate storage options
That the frequency of beach cleaning be increased, particularly during the summer swimming season
That Council continue to lobby RMS for more frequent harbour cleaning in Neutral Bay

Consultation has concluded