This document is a Water Quality Improvement Plan developed for Botany Bay and its Catchment. It
has been developed by the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority, primarily with
funding from the Australian Government through its Caring for Our Country Program.
The main objective of the Botany Bay & Catchment Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) is to set
targets for pollutant load reductions (in terms of total nitrogen [TN], total phosphorus [TP] and
suspended sediment [TSS]) required to protect the condition of Botany Bay, its estuaries and
waterways. In addition, it is expected that the Plan will be a tool for raising awareness and
promoting behaviour changes amongst individuals and organisations. It is expected that the Plan will
find an audience with Local, State and Federal Government agencies as well as with interested
individuals, community groups and organisations. It has been developed with considerable input
from the local community and other key stakeholders in the Catchment.
