Council was approached by the Phegans Bay community with concerns that the condition of the foreshore was deteriorating and that if not addressed infrastructure, including Phegans Bay Road, would be compromised. The site was subsequently assessed as a high priority for investigation and a commitment was made to work with the community to develop a masterplan outlining upgrades required to improve the amenity, access, safety and environmental integrity of the site.

Once developed, the Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan will be incorporated into the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (HNR CMP) which is currently being developed.

Inclusion of the Masterplan within the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Plan (HNR CMP) will provide opportunities for funding through the NSW Coastal and Estuary grants program and consideration for capital funding via Council budgets.

Between 27 November and 1 February 2024, we sought community feedback using an interactive map and online survey.

We’re now preparing the draft masterplan, and we will place it on public exhibition for further feedback before finalising it for Council adoption.

We leveraged an extended consultation period to include the holiday period to ensure that locals, guests and visitors have an opportunity to provide input on the Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan.