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Northern Beaches Council

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au


Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Greater Sydney

LGA Type

Council

Location

1 Belgrave Street, Manly NSW 2095

People
SP

Scott Phillips

Chief Executive Officer

LinkedIn

NG

Naren Gangavarapu

Chief Information and Digital Officer

Snapshot

Northern Beaches Council manages a geographically diverse and prosperous region spanning from Manly to Pittwater, encompassing iconic coastal communities, beaches, bushland reserves, and significant residential and commercial areas. The council prioritises environmental protection, coastal and bushland management, and sustainable transport.

Strategic Priorities

Protect natural environment with thriving coastal and bushland ecosystems

Improve transport connectivity and safe, active, sustainable travel options

Support housing diversity and affordability while maintaining community character

Create connected, inclusive communities with strong social wellbeing

Environmental resilience and climate adaptation across all strategic areas

Quality local employment and economic opportunity

Major Projects & Initiatives

Towards 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement

Long-term land-use and development planning

Transport and Active Travel Infrastructure

Safe cycling and pedestrian network expansion

Coastal Pathway and Beach Protection

Coastal resilience and public access improvements

Community Facilities Modernisation

Library, recreation, and social infrastructure upgrades

Bushland and Reserve Management

Biodiversity protection and land stewardship

Housing Diversity Program

Planning support for affordable and diverse housing

Climate Resilience and Environmental Programs

Sustainability and adaptation initiatives

Recent News & Developments

2025:Capital investment of $84.2M supporting facility and infrastructure needs

2024-25:6.8km of roads resurfaced; 69 streets underwent preventative maintenance; 10 new footpaths added

2024-25:5,000+ trip hazards cleared from pathways

2024-25:Corporate carbon emissions reduced by 20,000 tonnes through renewable energy push

2025:Community Strategic Plan 2040 underwent review and endorsement process

ICT & Digital Context

Northern Beaches Council uses digital community engagement platforms (yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au) for strategic planning consultation. No public-facing ICT strategy document was identified; digital initiatives appear integrated within service delivery and customer engagement programs typical for larger regional councils.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Coastal climate resilience and adaptation – sea-level rise planning and infrastructure protection

Transport network optimisation – active travel integration and car dependency reduction

Bushland and biodiversity conservation – land management and ecological restoration

Housing diversity and affordability integration – planning policy and market facilitation

Large-scale community engagement – CSP review and long-term vision realisation

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