Caring for waterways in West Dapto

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Consultation has concluded

We’re updating the Riparian Corridor Management Strategy for the West Dapto Urban Release Area (WDURA). This strategy guides how waterways and surrounding land (riparian corridors) are managed and protected as development continues in the area.

The existing strategy was developed in 2004, and with significant urban growth, environmental changes, and new best practices, it is now being reviewed and updated for the West Dapto Urban Release Area.

These updates may affect how waterways on or near people's properties are classified and managed. We want to make sure the strategy reflects practical and balanced outcomes that support residents, landowners, and the environment.

This review will:

✔ Update watercourse mapping and riparian buffer classifications.

✔ Clarify landowner responsibilities in managing riparian areas.

✔ Improve guidelines to help balance property management with waterway protection.

✔ Address challenges in applying the 2004 strategy and identify possible solutions.

Learn more

How you can get involved

We want to hear from people who have an interest in how riparian corridors in West Dapto are mapped and managed. Here’s how you can take part:

  • Ask a question in the Q&A and someone from the project team will respond.
  • Complete the survey.
  • If you prefer, you can visit Dapto Library to have a look at the report, maps and diagrams, complete the printed survey, and return it to us (reply-paid envelopes available).
  • Send written feedback via email to engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility and language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

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Join the conversation

Share your feedback with us by Thursday 19 June 2025. Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.

We’re updating the Riparian Corridor Management Strategy for the West Dapto Urban Release Area (WDURA). This strategy guides how waterways and surrounding land (riparian corridors) are managed and protected as development continues in the area.

The existing strategy was developed in 2004, and with significant urban growth, environmental changes, and new best practices, it is now being reviewed and updated for the West Dapto Urban Release Area.

These updates may affect how waterways on or near people's properties are classified and managed. We want to make sure the strategy reflects practical and balanced outcomes that support residents, landowners, and the environment.

This review will:

✔ Update watercourse mapping and riparian buffer classifications.

✔ Clarify landowner responsibilities in managing riparian areas.

✔ Improve guidelines to help balance property management with waterway protection.

✔ Address challenges in applying the 2004 strategy and identify possible solutions.

Learn more

How you can get involved

We want to hear from people who have an interest in how riparian corridors in West Dapto are mapped and managed. Here’s how you can take part:

  • Ask a question in the Q&A and someone from the project team will respond.
  • Complete the survey.
  • If you prefer, you can visit Dapto Library to have a look at the report, maps and diagrams, complete the printed survey, and return it to us (reply-paid envelopes available).
  • Send written feedback via email to engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility and language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

This page can be translated using Google Translate. Select your language from the dropdown menu at the top left of the page - look for the globe icon 🌐︎

Join the conversation

Share your feedback with us by Thursday 19 June 2025. Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your feedback.