Have Your Say
MidCoast Council has secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia through to the end of 2030 as part of a buyer's group facilitating a power purchase agreement for 13 regional councils in New South Wales.
A two-year project to reduce the use of non-renewable energy at five MidCoast Council water and sewer sites is now complete.
Council has entered into a contract which involves LGI designing, installing, operating, maintaining and upgrading landfill gas capture systems at the Taree and Tuncurry waste management facilities.
MidCoast Council is making significant progress toward meeting the state-mandated Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) requirements, set to be in place by 2030.
Our long-term water strategy ensures sustainable, affordable water and sewer services for the next 30 years. Key actions include protecting infrastructure from floods, planning for sea level rise, securing alternative power and renewable energy options, improving emergency response, and exploring solar and hydropower opportunities to boost resilience and reduce emissions.
Improving the flood resilience of aquatic infrastructure, such as the pontoon at Taree, by increasing the height of piers.
Relocation of Playground equipment to higher ground in Taree to reduce the impacts of flooding.
We are updating our construction specification to include the use of materials with better environmental performance, such as low-carbon concrete.
Explore the programs helping to protect our wildlife and natural environment.
Our Biodiversity Framework 2021–2030 takes a coordinated approach to protecting biodiversity and ensuring our ecosystems adapt and thrive in a changing climate.
We are supporting landholders to supply water for wildlife during extreme weather through workshops and access to support programs.
The Koala Safe Spaces program aims to provide more habitat for koalas, support local community action, improve koala safety and health, and build our knowledge to improve koala conservation.
Coastal Management Programs help protect our communities, natural habitats, and infrastructure by identifying coastal issues and planning smart, long-term responses, building resilience to climate change and guiding sustainable development.
We’re creating a Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program to address issues affecting lakes, lagoons, and rivers from Wallabi Point to Karuah River.
We worked with our community to implement a 10 year action program to maintain a healthy Manning River.
The Old Bar Manning Point Coastal Management Program sets out a long-term strategy for managing the coastline between Crowdy Head and Wallabi Point.
Explore a range of resources to help you reimagine waste and recycle smarter!
A hub for environmental and community education that features a community garden, a men’s shed, workshop areas and an outdoor area.
Simple, sustainable habits to make the most out of the water you use.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.
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We deliver benefits for our community in a way that adds value and builds trust.
Why we are engaging
We are committed to engaging with our community in a meaningful way to support decision making, plan for projects, and to strengthen our communities.
By inviting your participation, we aim to create a sense of belonging, connection and involvement, and ultimately greater ownership of decisions by the whole community.
Have Your Say is our online tool for dynamic digital community engagement and provides an opportunity to stay informed and share what matters to you.
