Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is an iconic and valuable part of the NSW marine estate.

In 2013 the harbour was recognised as Australia's 16th national landscape. Australia's National Landscapes program recognises places of great cultural, natural and spiritual significance including World Heritage-listed sites.

Key projects under way include:

• Sydney Harbour Research Program – Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS)
• Sydney Harbour Background Report (PDF, 16498.14 KB)
• Greater Sydney Region findings from the Marine Estate Community Survey – Sweeney Research commissioned by MEMA
• Greater Sydney Harbour Coastal Management Program. Sydney Coastal Councils Group.
• Sydney Harbour Estuary Coastal Management Program Scoping Study (June 2018) BMT WBM for Local Land Services
• Sydney Harbour biodiversity study – Australian Museum
• Various programs – Sydney Water
• Various projects undertaken by local councils in the Sydney Harbour catchment.

The findings from these projects will inform future MEMA activities in Sydney Harbour.

What about community and stakeholder engagement?

The Authority will look for ways to involve and engage the community as work progresses.