Draft Oyster Bay Waterways Management Plan

Consultation held between 12 September and 26 October 2025 has now closed.

Background

Oyster Bay and its surrounding waterways are special places in the Sutherland Shire. They’re where we go to relax, enjoy nature, and spend time on, and around, the water.

To keep these waterways in good shape, for us and for future generations—we need a plan.

Council engaged Rhelm Pty Ltd to prepare the Waterways Management Plan which sets out how we’ll manage, monitor, and improve the Oyster Bay catchment, which includes Oyster Creek and Kareela Creek.

The supporting Dredging Management Plan explores dredging options to manage sand and silt build-up and shallow areas in Oyster Bay.

As part of the consultation, we asked what matters most to you, how you use the waterways, what you value, and any concerns or ideas you had. Your input, combined with scientific studies, has shaped a balanced strategy that looks after both community needs and the environment.

Together, these plans will help keep Oyster Bay a healthy and vibrant place for everyone to enjoy.

We have also prepared a short explainer video which provides the key elements of the draft Oyster Bay Waterways Plan and Dredging Management Plan.

Want to dive a bit deeper? Check out our FAQs for more detailed information.

Have your say (CLOSED)

We sought feedback on the draft plans between 12 September and 26 October 2025.

• Online by completing the survey
• Email to OysterBayWaterway@rhelm.com.au
• Write to us 'Catchments & Waterways, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499'.

You were also able to leave a voicemail submission.

Community information (drop-in) session

A community information session was held on Tuesday 23 September 2025, from 4pm to 7pm at Oyster Bay Community Hall, giving residents the opportunity to meet the Council project team and Rhelm representatives, learn more about the plans, and ask questions. Thanks to everyone that attended.