3 December 2019
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Our Ref:2019/637763
Dear Mr Paluso
Thank you for your enquiry. A wide range of information relating to coastal erosion at
Col aroy-Narrabeen Beach and Council’s actions to address this issue can be found on
our website: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/environment/coast-and-
waterways/coastal-erosion
Please see answers to your specific questions below.
Since the 2016 East Coast Low-how many residents have accepted and built a
Seawall in Collaroy with the conditions multiple conditions imposed by council?
To date Council has approved four development applications submitted after the storm
event in 2016. These applications represent 22 of the 49 properties requiring coastal
protection along Col aroy-Narrabeen Beach.
How much has council spent on legal advice and defending appeals relating to a
Seawall at Collaroy?
Legal advice and relevant communications regarding legal proceedings are confidential
and are subject to legal professional privilege and client legal privilege.
Why has Council selectively imposed conditions on certain residents and not
imposed conditions as required under the Coastal Protection Act at 1184
pittwater Rd Collaroy?
The conditions of consent being applied to al approvals post the June 2016 storm
event are consistent and based on the best available knowledge and advice provided
to Council.
Why has Northern Beaches Council imposed Time Limited Consents on their
latest approvals? And why have they done so contrary to their own legal advice?
The condition of consent that requires the performance and impact of the approved
seawall to be assessed at the end of its design life is required to satisfy the
requirements of the NSW Coastal Management Act. This condition is being applied
consistently and in accordance with the advice provided to Council. Legal advice is
confidential and is subject to legal professional privilege and client legal privilege.