North Steyne Beach in Manly Council in New South Wales has been announced Australia’s Cleanest Beach for 2009 at the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Clean Beaches Awards.
Announced in Townsville in May, the Clean Beaches Awards recognise local community and individual efforts that are helping coastal areas to become environmentally, economically and socially sustainable communities.
As well as winning the overall Australian title, North Steyne picked up the Community Partnership, Environmental Innovation, Energy Conservation and Young Legends categories
According to Australian Clean Beaches Judge and Coastalwatch representative, Chris Tola, the focus for the North Steyne community is the North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club.
The club not only has a long and prestigious history, but is also undertaking cutting edge environmentalism for the benefit of its members and the wider local community.
“Manly Council has also undertaken a number of beautification programs along the foreshore, creating excellent recreational areas and visitor amenities along the stretch,” Chris Tola said.
“These areas are exceedingly well maintained by a dedicated Council team, and rangers patrol the area constantly.
“To win a Clean Beaches Award does not simply mean the beach is litter free. These awards take into account the whole spectrum of local community sustainability initiatives and North Steyne is great testament to this.”
For further information about North Steyne and all national finalists visit www.kab.org.au/beaches
