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Biodiversity credits
The NSW Government has introduced the Biodiversity Banking and Offsets Scheme (or 'BioBanking') to help address the loss of biodiversity values, including threatened species.
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Heritage
Council has responsibility for identifying the area’s heritage assets and protecting them through environmental planning instruments.
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Flooding
Council are continuously working on updating and improving our understanding of flood risk in the Port Stephens Council LGA through the NSW Government's Floodplain Management Program.
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Bushfire zone maps
View bushfire maps that ensure residential and other developments such as child care facilities, hospitals and aged care facilities are not unduly exposed to any major bushfire risk.
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Environmental Plans and Strategies
Council has a number of environmental plans and strategies which can be viewed here
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Trees in Port Stephens
Tree management policies and procedures in Port Stephens.
Update on COVID-19- The safety of our communities, customers and staff is our top priority. We are continuing to monitor daily developments in response to COVID-19. Find out the latest.
Live
All the essential services that make living in Port Stephens easy. Discover what day your garbage is collected, childcare options, opportunities to volunteer or make a date with your local library.
Work
Discover opportunities to work for or with Council, or how Council can assist you with your business.
Play
Get involved in what’s happening in Port Stephens. Discover more about the environment and our rich culture and history, head along to an event or get active in the many recreational facilities.
Grow
Discover how Council can assist you to make your grand plans a reality, with all the information about lodging a Development Application through to the plans and strategies in place to guide development.
Your Council
Meet the Mayor and Councillors of Port Stephens, discover what’s on the agenda at the next Council meeting and catch up on the latest Council news.
