Storms & Coastal Management

Byron Shire’s coast is renowned for it’s natural beauty and biological diversity.

Our coastline extends from Billinudgel Nature Reserve in the north to our southern border with Ballina Shire.

Our coast includes coastal waters, rocky and sandy shorelines, dunes, and coastal lakes. It is shaped by wind, waves, tides, and currents, which can result in erosion and inundation of coastal land.

The three main estuaries within the Byron Shire are the Brunswick Estuary, Tallow Creek and Belongil Creek.

Find out more about the importance of our ongoing management of these waterways and coastal areas.

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Keep uptodate on our Coastal Management Programs as well as other news and projects.

The e-newsletter will be circulated quarterly.

Dune Recovery & Coastal Erosion Projects

Find out about the coastal projects or initiatives we run to manage our coastline.

Coastal Management Programs

Planning for managing our Shire's coastline is underway with the preparation of three Coastal Management Programs.

Coastal hazards and storms

Find out more about coastal hazards that affect our coastline, what you can do to manage the risks from coastal hazards, and what Council intends to do in the event of a beach erosion emergency.

Waterway Management

Our rivers, estuaries and ICOLLS in the Byron Shire include the Brunswick Estuary, Belongil and Tallow Creek. Find out how we manage and protect these waterways.