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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................... 4

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 6

1.1 LOCATION AND STUDY AREA ..................................................................................... 6 1.2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................ 8 1.3 VISION ..................................................................................................................... 8 1.4 IMPLEMENTATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ..................................................... 9

2 LAND STATUS / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ............................................... 10

2.1 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................... 10 2.2 OTHER RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ............................................................................. 11

3 KEY FEATURES AND VALUES ................................................................................ 13

3.1 CULTURAL AND HERITAGE VALUES ......................................................................... 13 3.2 RECREATIONAL VALUES ......................................................................................... 14 3.3 COMMERCIAL / BUSINESS / BOATING ....................................................................... 14 3.4 NATURAL VALUES ................................................................................................... 15

4 RELEVANT STRATEGIES, POLICY AND PLANS ................................................... 17

4.1 VICTORIAN COASTAL STRATEGY (2008) .................................................................. 17 4.2 GIPPSLAND LAKES COASTAL ACTION PLAN (1999) .................................................. 17 4.3 GIPPSLAND BOATING COASTAL ACTION PLAN (2002) .............................................. 17 4.4 INTEGRATED COASTAL PLANNING FOR GIPPSLAND COASTAL ACTION PLAN (2002) .. 18 4.5 VICTORIA FLOOD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (1998) ................................................. 18 4.6 GIPPSLAND BOATING AMENITY AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY BASIS

(2008) ............................................................................................................................. 18 4.7 LAKES ENTRANCE FORESHORE STRATEGY (TRACT, 1987) ...................................... 18 4.8 LAKES ENTRANCE SURF BEACH PRECINCT STRATEGIC WORKS PROGRAM (ETHOS, 2003) 19 4.9 LAKES ENTRANCE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK (2007) .......................................... 19 4.10 NORTH ARM FORESHORE & ESTUARY ACTION PLAN (VANTREE & HANSON, 1996) ... 19 4.11 MASTER-PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR NORTH ARM, LAKES ENTRANCE

(2004) ............................................................................................................................. 20 4.12 EASTERN BEACH TOURIST PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN (2006) .................................. 21 4.13 CUNNINGHAME ARM CAPABILITY STUDY (1985) ...................................................... 21

5 ACTIVITY NODES AND PRECINCTS ....................................................................... 22

5.1 NATURAL PRECINCTS ............................................................................................. 22 5.2 RECREATION PRECINCTS ........................................................................................ 24 5.3 TOWN PRECINCT .................................................................................................... 26

6 MANAGEMENT STATEGIES ..................................................................................... 28

6.1 RESERVE BOUNDARIES, COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT AREAS AND LEASES ............ 28 6.2 VEHICLE ACCESS AND PARKING .............................................................................. 29 6.3 WALKING, CYCLE TRACKS AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS .............................................. 32 6.4 WATER-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY ................................................................ 36 6.5 BOATING AND JETTIES ............................................................................................ 38 6.6 FACILITIES AND AMENITIES ..................................................................................... 43 6.7 SIGNAGE AND INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION ............................................................. 47 6.8 FLORA AND FAUNA ................................................................................................. 49 6.9 PEST PLANT AND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 50 6.10 FIRE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 52 6.11 WATER QUALITY AND FLOW .................................................................................... 53




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6.12 FLOODING AND INUNDATION .................................................................................... 54 6.13 COASTAL AND TUNNEL EROSION ............................................................................. 56 6.14 CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARKS .............................................................................. 57 6.15 CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUES ................................................................................ 58 6.16 PROPERTY BOUNDARIES ........................................................................................ 60 6.17 PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY ACCESS ............................................................. 60

7 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................ 62

8 REFERENCE AND RELEVANT STRATEGIES ......................................................... 63

9 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................. 65

9.1 APPENDIX 1: THREATENED FLORA & FAUNA LISTS ................................................... 65

FIGURES FIGURE 1: LOCATION MAP SHOWING STUDY AREA ……………………….………....… PAGE 7

FIGURE 2: MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY………...............................................…. PAGE 12

FIGURE 3A: PRECINCTS AND ACTIVITY NODES………..........................................… PAGE 22

FIGURE 3B: PRECINCTS AND ACTIVITY NODES………..........................................… PAGE 23

FIGURE 4A: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS……….....................................................… AT REAR

FIGURE 4B: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS ………....................................................… AT REAR

FIGURE 4C: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS ………....................................................… AT REAR

FIGURE 4D: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS ……….................................................…... AT REAR

FIGURE 4E: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS ………....................................................… AT REAR

FIGURE 4F: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS ………....................................................… AT REAR

Ethos NRM Pty Ltd Document Control Client Department of Sustainability & Environment and East Gippsland Shire Council Title Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan Author Kerry Spencer & Eric Sjerp Manager Eric Sjerp Version Final v1.2 Electronic File Name 8048 le_fshore_mgt plan_final v1.2 september_2011.docx Date Last Saved 25/5/11 Date Last Printed 13-01-2011 No. Format Date Distribution: Rod Croft - DSE 1 Draft v1 PDF 3/9/10

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Lakes Entrance is a scenic coastal town which is both a key holiday destination and important commercial boating location. Foreshore areas of Cunninghame Arm and North Arm surround much of Lakes Entrance and form an integral part of the township. Visitors and residents have opportunities to undertake a broad range of recreational and water-based activities within and around the foreshore.

This Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan has been prepared to improve future use, management and development of the foreshore, as well as to protect natural, cultural and historical foreshore values.

The Management Plan covers a large area that includes The Esplanade foreshore, Cunninghame Arm from Flagstaff at the ‘entrance’ to Lake Bunga, North Arm, Jemmy’s Point and Bullock Island (Figure 1). Three foreshore precincts have been identified based on linear stretches of land/water with broadly common characteristics: Recreational Precinct, Natural Precinct and Town Precinct (Figure 3a). Within each of these precincts, Activity Nodes define key activity spots and development sites.

Management Strategies and Recommendations are provided for a range of issues currently influencing management of the Lakes Entrance foreshore.

In summary the plan recommends to:

Rationalise and consolidate Management responsibility for foreshore areas.

Enhance and consolidate foreshore parking.

Enhance existing pathway networks to provide improved and connected access within and around the study area for pedestrians and cyclists.

Promote and support water based recreational activities at key Activity Nodes.

Support, enhance and upgrade boating activity and facilities, particularly along Cunninghame Arm and on Bullock Island.

Upgrade and enhance facilities and public amenities throughout the entire foreshore to establish a consistent aesthetic theme that complements the town’s coastal setting and boating focus.

Prepare Master Plans for Bullock Island and North Arm, to direct future development and provide detailed design and implementation plans.

Upgrade signage to enhance visitor enjoyment, convey safety messages, direct people to key destination points and provide educational material about the area.

Protect flora and fauna values throughout the foreshore.

Implement an integrated pest plant and animals control program.

Minimise fire risk by enforcement of regulations and appropriate management of foreshore vegetation.

Improve the quality of water being discharged from adjoining residential, commercial and industrial areas into the lakes.

Acknowledge that flooding and projected sea level rise needs to be accounted for in the design, development and use of foreshore infrastructure, whilst recognising that foreshore facilities and structures can often sustain short term inundation, have a shorter design life and can be modified over time as sea levels rise.




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Control coastal and tunnel erosion to minimise impacts on public land, infrastructure assets and natural values.

Continue to support and enhance formal camping and caravan facilities at designated locations.

Protect and where appropriate enhance cultural and heritage values along the foreshore.

KEY ACTIONS RESULTING FROM THIS PLAN

Pathway upgrades – widening of existing pathways to meet shared pathway standard, construction of a new pathway at Club Spit and along North Arm past the Recreation Reserve to Eastern Creek, and along Cunninghame Arm to Eastern Beach Tourist Park.

Eastern Beach – replacement / refurbishment of the toilet block, sealing and formalisation of access to the western car park.

Lake Bunga - upgraded car park, walking tracks and toilet facilities.

Club Spit - a walking track around the waters edge and interpretative signage.

Main Beach - provision of additional shade, decking around the surf clubhouse, day visitor facilities and a small playground.

Bullock Island – enhanced recreational public open space, possibly including; improved parking and access, fishing platforms, public toilet, picnic facilities, shade shelters, playground/sporting equipment, water park or swimming site, a kiosk and landscaping.

Flagstaff Jetty / New Works Area - improved pedestrian access within and around the site enabling interpretation of historial values and safe observation of Gippsland Ports sand management activity.

North Arm Recreation Reserve – redevelopment of the site for improved access and use by the general public, including; improved pedestrian access, car parking, public toilets and a designated swim beach.

Jemmy’s Point / Mt Barkley – preparation of a concept plan to improve visitor facilities and to direct future development of the site as a tourist destination.

Boat Harbour – further expansion and planned upgrades to both commercial and recreational boating berths.

Post Office Jetty - together with the recently completed Cunninghame Quay, Post Office Jetty will remain an important foreshore destination for tourists.

Slipway – redevelopment of this site as a key tourist attraction including; fish sales, cafe/restaurant, toilets and a jetty with itinerant berths for visiting boats.

Foreshore area east of Cunninghame Arm Foot Bridge – designated site for approved community events and provision of additional shade and seating facilities.




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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Location and Study Area

Foreshore areas of Cunninghame Arm and North Arm surround much of Lakes Entrance and are an integral part of this coastal township. Much of the attraction of Lakes Entrance lies not only in the scenic appeal of picturesque views over waterways and Bass Strait, but also in the ability to freely access foreshore areas for recreation purposes and witness boating activities at close hand.

The foreshore serves a crucial role for commercial fishing and boating activities, with numerous jetties, marinas and boat harbours providing access to fishing vessels, charter boats and private boats. Several boat ramps allow launching of smaller recreational boats. Bullock Island and ‘The Esplanade’ are important hubs of fishing and commercial boating activity.

There is a very strong relationship between the commercial areas of Lakes Entrance and the foreshore. Many businesses benefit from their exposure to tourist traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, along the foreshore.

The study area of the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan (illustrated in Figure 1) encompasses the public shoreline and adjoining coastal Crown land of:

North Arm – from Kalimna, along the northern shore to near the end of Albatross Rd; and from the Wyanga winery jetty along the eastern and southern shores to Bullock Island.

Bullock Island – excluding existing Gippsland Ports, LEFCOL (Lakes Entrance Fisherman’s Co-operative) and TAFE facilities.

Cunninghame Arm – from Bullock Island along the northern shore to the golf club, and along the southern shore to the entrance (Long Island).

Lake Bunga – coastal foreshore reserve area.

Shoreline walking track from Lakes Entrance Bridge to Kalimna Jetty, excluding adjoining public land at Kalimna.

Private land is not included in the foreshore management plan except to the extent that it is considered in developing recommendations, due to the strong interdependency between the foreshore and nearby private land use. This relationship underpins the need for integrated planning and management of both the foreshore and private land at Lakes Entrance.

Lakes Entrance entices an increasing tourist market through its ‘fishing village appearance’ and natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes. The foreshore management plan will seek to balance competing demands by ensuring important natural values are maintained whilst facilitating appropriate use and development of the foreshore.

This plan builds on a previously prepared Management Plan for the Lakes Entrance Foreshore in 1997 (Tract, 1997).

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1.2 Objective and Scope of Management Plan

The Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan will provide clear and agreed directions for management of the Lakes Entrance foreshore and adjoining waterways. The overarching management objective is to maintain important environmental and cultural values whilst realising the potential for boating activities, recreational pursuits and tourism opportunities.

The Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan:

reviews all existing planning documents and proposals relevant to the Lakes Entrance foreshore;

clarifies boundaries for on-ground management responsibility;

identifies the current condition, values and management issues surrounding the foreshore;

identifies management strategies to protect and enhance the foreshore values;

establishes an agreed position with all management agencies on the future use and development of the foreshore and adjoining waterways; and

provides a detailed implementation program.

The final Management Plan has been adopted by all relevant management agencies as the principal tool to guide future management of the foreshore. After a period of 5 years the management plan will be reviewed.

1.3 Vision

Lakes Entrance over the next 15 years will continue to grow in its appeal as a key holiday and boating destination, providing visitors and residents with opportunities to undertake a broad range of recreational and water-based activities. First-class boat launching, mooring and access facilities will exist to support the area’s importance as a State Marine Precinct and to meet increasing demand for use by commercial and recreational boat operators.

The Esplanade will visibly become the ‘promenade’ of Lakes Entrance and its aesthetic values will be enhanced by the adoption of a consistent coastal development theme for all facilities and amenities, in keeping with the town’s character. The commercial centre, Esplanade and foreshore will be strongly connected, better integrated and developed in accordance with the overall character of the township. Safer and more convenient pedestrian movement will be provided by pathway links and road crossings between the foreshore and business/urban areas.

Improvements to facilities, access and appearance of the foreshore will increase tourism and visitor enjoyment of the area. An extensive foreshore network of pathways will connect key activity nodes within the town.

Policies and practices will be in place to respond to the potential impacts of climate change and increased inundation.

Existing foreshore vegetation will be protected and managed to enhance and conserve key biodiversity and aesthetic values. Natural, cultural and historical values will be preserved and become important assets that provide opportunities for education and recreation based activities.

East Gippsland Shire Council and Department of Sustainability and Environment, will work closely with relevant Committees of Management and community interest groups to actively manage the Lakes Entrance foreshore.




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1.4 Implementation and Community Involvement

This Management Plan for Lakes Entrance Foreshore has been prepared with input from government agencies, community groups, private businesses and the public. Community and stakeholder engagement has been undertaken through the release firstly of a Discussion Paper followed by a Proposed Management Plan.

The Discussion Paper defined the study area and identified a range of management issues relating to the foreshore. The Discussion Paper was publicly released for community feedback and additional comments sought through separate focus group meetings and a public meeting of which 44 people attended. Another public meeting, attended by 24 people, was held following release of the Proposed Management Plan.

Thirty-five written submissions were received by the Department of Sustainability and Environment on the Discussion Paper and twenty-six on the Proposed Management Plan. All comments received were considered in preparation of this final Management Plan.

Key comments received from the community on the Discussion Paper and Proposed Management Plan included:

Strong support for provision of a designated ‘swim beach’ within either Cunninghame or North Arm.

Improved access-for-all is required at key activity sites and facilities.

Improvement of pathways surfaces, width, signage and connections between key locations.

Support for additional playground equipment near the Cunninghame Arm bridge.

Development of a consistent aesthetic theme for facilities and amenities within the Urban Precinct of the town.

Strong support to increase the number of jetties and marina berths around Lakes Entrance in addition to provision of adequate on-shore facilities to service boating activity (eg. boat refuelling).

Removal of North Arm Recreational Reserve Caravan Park and development of that space and the area behind the Bowls Club for general public recreational use.

A need to provide more shaded seating, seats and bins along Cunninghame and North Arm.

Parking was highlighted as a major issue, including a lack of parking facilities, poor configuration, design of car parks and provision for trailer parking.

Protection of natural values, particularly shoreline vegetation and habitat.

Management strategies outlined within this document have been prioritised in order of Low, Medium, High or Ongoing. Timeframes for implementation of these actions are: Low – within 5-10 years, Medium – between 2-5 years, High – commence immediately, and Ongoing – continual implementation.

An Implementation Strategy encompassing environmental, planning, financial, operating/management parameters, project staging and timing has been prepared as part of this final document. This will assist in budget planning processes and also serve as valuable input and justification for external funding applications.

Master Plans will be prepared for North Arm and Bullock Island to further define the conceptual layout and development of these sites.

The Lakes Entrance Foreshore Management Plan will be reviewed after 5 years.




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2 LAND STATUS / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 Management Responsibility

All foreshore areas within the study area are public Crown land reserved under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 for which the Department of Sustainability and Environment is the ‘underlying Crown land manager’. Day to day management of all parts of the foreshore are delegated to various Committees of Management, except the western portion of Bullock Island, which is managed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment. Refer to Figure 2.

The following Committees of Management exist over the foreshore:

East Gippsland Shire Council – manage the majority of the foreshore where another Committee of Management has not been appointed. Council manages much of the foreshore infrastructure including boat ramps, car parks, playgrounds, parks and picnic facilities etc., and also lease management of areas such as the Golf Club, Eastern Beach Tourist Park and the Pony Club. This is consistent throughout the municipality, where Council manages foreshores along the ‘urban interface’ with adjoining waterbodies.

Gippsland Ports – manage land and jetties on the eastern side of Bullock Island including the existing depot and boat yard, a newly appointed area within the centre of the Island and the new Bullock Island Landing adjoining SEAMAC. In addition Gippsland Ports also manage; the Boat Harbour along the Esplanade; the Old Slipway site & jetties, Bank Jetty, Post Office Jetty, North Arm Jetty, Eastern Wharf, Cunninghame Quay, Bullock Island Landing and Flagstaff Jetty; land at Flagstaff incorporating dredging and sand by-pass infrastructure; land at the sand by-pass discharge point on Ninety Mile Beach; land adjoining Eastern Wharf, and land on Kalimna Hill incorporating the navigation aid (beacon).

Lakes Entrance Ocean Rescue Squad – manage the jetty and building dedicated to Ocean Rescue adjacent to the Slipway on Cunninghame Arm.

Lakes Entrance Reserve Committee of Management – manage the Lakes Entrance Recreational Reserve (including foreshore camping area) on Rowe and Bulmer Streets.

Pony Club - manage as a Committee of Management the reserve opposite the Tourist Park on the corner of Eastern Beach Road and Merangbaur Street.

The following have lease agreements over Crown land from one of the Committees of Management listed above;

Lakes Entrance Golf Club – manage (under lease from East Gippsland Shire Council) the golf course on Golf Links Road at the eastern end of Cunninghame Arm.

Eastern Beach Tourist Park - manage (under lease from East Gippsland Shire Council) the Tourist Park on Eastern Beach Road at the eastern end of Cunningham Arm.

Lakes Entrance Fisherman’s Co-Op (LEFCOL) manage (under lease from Gippsland Ports), two loading jetties and a fuel jetty at the south eastern corner of Bullock Island. A lease directly from DSE exists for the portion of land utilised in the South Eastern Corner of Bullock Island.




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Appointed land managers are responsible for (within their designated area); control of weeds and vermin, vegetation management, management of assets and structures, unless alternative arrangements have been documented. DSE licenses all private jetties along the shores of North Arm and Cunninghame Arm, which must be constructed and maintained to Gippsland Ports standards.

2.2 Other Relevant Authorities

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority EGCMA is a water authority constituted under the Water Act 1989 with delegated waterway management and floodplain management functions. This empowers the Authority to undertake works on designated waterways, and to authorise others to undertake works in accordance with its By-law Waterways Protection. The EGCMA priorities works in accordance with state and regional strategies based on available funding.

East Gippsland Water is a regional water authority. They provide domestic and industrial water and manage wastewater (sewage).

Gippsland Ports – as well as being a Committee of Management is the designated waterway manager with responsibilities under the Marine Act 1988, Port Management Act 1995, and Crown Land Reserves Act 1978, including;

o wharfs, piers, jetties and marina development, management and operation;

o berthing and mooring development, management and operation;

o navigation, port operations, regulation and compliance;

o waterway management including boating safety, incident management, emergency response, maritime security, marine pollution response, vessel salvage;

o dredging and sand management;

o slipways, boat-lifting and boat repairs.

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3 KEY FEATURES AND VALUES

Foreshores surrounding Lakes Entrance are extremely diverse in the values and opportunities they provide. Substantial areas are highly developed, comprising of built infrastructure, seawalls, jetties, recreation facilities and car parks. There are also large areas where the foreshore is less developed and offers passive open space. A number of these relatively undeveloped areas contain significant natural and ecological values.

Importantly, the foreshore has a very strong historic and social significance for the many people that either live in or visit Lakes Entrance. Much of the attraction lies not only in the scenic appeal of picturesque views over waterways and Bass Strait, but also in the ability to freely access foreshore areas for recreation purposes and witness boating activities at close hand. It is these aspects of the foreshore, particularly The Esplanade, that make it an integral part of this regional coastal township, creating the most highly recognisable feature of Lakes Entrance – the ‘signature’ of Lakes Entrance.

3.1 Cultural and Heritage Values

A number of historical buildings, relics and/or structures are located within the study area, including the New Works houses on the southern side of Cunninghame Arm. The New Works Historical Site is located at the western end of Long Island, near the entrance and is listed under the Victorian Heritage Act 1995 due to the scientific/technical significance of the site. The first attempt to construct a safe and permanent entrance into the Gippsland Lakes occurred in 1870, but failed. Additional works (‘new works’) were undertaken on the entrance between 1884 and 1889 which completed the opening. The New Works Site includes; land on both sides of the ‘entrance’, a jetty, remains of a pier, rail tracks, remains of a crane, and various related artefacts (VHD, 2010). The site became known as ‘New Works’ and fishermen began settling in the workers houses in the mid 1880’s. Post World War 1, Lakes Entrance and the New Works cottages became a popular tourist site. The partially restored Lady Harriet’s Barge, an old steamer which operated on the Lake and Tambo River, is also located at the New Works Site. The engineering relics lie spread across the area, most partially buried in sand. No active management is currently being applied to these relics and they have the potential to deteriorate from weather or vandalism in the future (SEM, 1998).

Twenty-six Monterey Cypress trees planted along The Esplanade in 1924/25 in memory of 26 local men who died during World War 1 (LERHS, 2010) are considered of historical significance. Although the trees no longer exist, the memory of soldiers has been preserved in a plaque and by the wartime sculptures, done by John Brady in the tree stumps and are a well-known feature along The Esplanade.

The Gippsland Lakes and surrounding shorelines are known to have sites rich in Aboriginal cultural significance. The Lakes Entrance region was occupied by people of the Gunai/Kurnai language group at the time of European settlement. All indigenous places and objects, whether registered or not, are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. All Crown land within the study area is subject to a Native Title determination in favour of the Gunai/Kurnai People. Any future new works, developments or uses (including tenures) on Crown land within the study area must comply with the Native Title Act 1993 provisions and the relevant procedural rights, if any, must be extended to the appropriate Native Title Parties. The Gippsland Native Title Unit (DSE) co-ordinates the native title process. Certain types of development or activities in culturally sensitive areas may be required under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 to undertake a Cultural Heritage Assessment and/or Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP).




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3.2 Recreational Values

Foreshore areas surrounding Lakes Entrance are both a feature of the study area and an important asset as they offer a range of recreational opportunities popular with both local residents and tourists. Swimming, fishing, boating (motor and yachting), surfing, kayaking/canoeing, paddle boating, jet-skiing, water-skiing, skate boarding and cycling are all undertaken within the study area.

Lakes Entrance is also a key boating node for both commercial and recreational boat operators. The most popular reason for visiting Gippsland Lakes is recreational boating, yachting and fishing (BASIS, 2008), however a lack of facilities such as fuelling, jetty berths, itinerant moorings, toilets, rubbish disposal and pump-outs are detractions. Appropriate facilities which match the recreational demands are required to ensure cultural and environmental values are protected. Three separate boat ramps enter North Arm off Marine Parade. Both North Arm and Cunninghame Arm have jetties with permanent moorings.

The Esplanade and Marine Parade both provide a range of locations to access the lake for water enthusiasts, boat operators and pedestrians. Both roads have long continuous sections of shared pathway along the foreshore in close proximity to the waters edge for people to utilise. A number of other less formal walking tracks exist along the foreshore within the study area including at; Long Island, Eastern Beach Lake Bunga and Kalimna. Access to Ninety Mile Beach is possible via a newly built “footbridge”, opposite Myer St, over Cunninghame Arm to Main Beach, and also further east at Eastern Beach and Lake Bunga.

Main Beach and Eastern Beach provide popular opportunities to swim off Ninety-mile Beach; however strong currents and a deep trough can at times make these sites hazardous. Swimming within the lake is not as popular due to an often muddy lake bed and seagrass. Non-motorised recreational water activity also occurs in the study area, especially east of Main Beach where paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and catamarans can be hired.

Fishing is an extremely popular recreational activity throughout the Gippsland Lakes and people fish from jetties, sea walls, boats, the lake foreshore and off Ninety-mile Beach. Water-skiing is a popular activity in North Arm, opposite the Recreation Reserve. North Arm also has three commercial hire boat operators for people wanting to explore the local area or go fishing.

3.3 Commercial / Business / Boating

Lakes Entrance is instantly recognisable by the large number of boats present along the foreshore. Boating is an important activity within Lakes Entrance for commercial, recreational and tourist reasons. The town is home to a large commercial fishing fleet and is a key boating destination for recreational boat users. Access to the Gippsland Lakes and ocean access through The Entrance are key aspects to the commercial success and recreational popularity of boating. Commercial boating operations also service oil and gas industries undertaking exploration activity in Bass Strait.

Cunninghame Arm is the primary location for commercial fishing, tourist and recreational boat activity. Lakes Entrance Boat Harbour, Post Office Jetty, Bank Jetty, the Old Slipway and Eastern (Scallop) Wharf are where the majority of boats are moored. Short term and overnight mooring is also available for boats cruising on the Gippsland Lakes. A number of commercial tourist/charter boat operators are located at Post Office Jetty and Cunninghame Arm.

Gippsland Ports’ facilities on Bullock Island cater for port management and vessel maintenance, and are particularly important in servicing the large commercial fishing fleet.




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The Bullock Island Landing (which is nearing completion), will provide wharf functions and space for net stretching. LEFCOL (Lakes Entrance Fishing Cooperative) also operate from Bullock Island.

North Arm is primarily accessed by smaller boats which can fit under the highway bridge. Three public boat ramps and ten small jetties are located along the southern shore. Jetty berths and boat ramps enable access to boats and waterways by both residents and holiday makers. Three small boat hire operators are located on North Arm. A water-skiing area exists in North Arm. Other jetties are found at Flagstaff, Kalimna and Wyanga Winery.

Throughout Lakes Entrance, there is a strong link between commercial activity, tourism appeal, accommodation, boating activity, pedestrian access to the foreshore and the high visibility of the fishing fleet. However, only two restaurants are actually located on the public waterfront - on jetties along Cunninghame Arm.

Gippsland Ports maintain navigability of the ‘entrance’ and inner channels with the cutter suction dredge ‘Kalimna’ and a sand transfer system that pumps sand to a site off Ninety Mile Beach, approximately 1km east of the entrance. Recent dredging has returned the ‘bar’ to a depth which supports the navigability of vessels accessing the Port. Gippsland Ports’ objective is to maintain a navigable channel of approximately 3.5 metres depth. Periodic contract maintenance dredging with a Trailer Suction Hopper Dredge and disposal to approved offshore dredged material grounds also occurs.

3.4 Natural Values

Geographically Lakes Entrance is where two bioregions1 meet; the Gippsland Plains and East Gippsland Lowlands Bioregions. The Gippsland Plains bioregion is described as flat low lying coastal and alluvial plains with a gently undulating terrain dominated by barrier dunes and floodplains and swampy flats. In contrast, the East Gippsland Lowlands bioregion has gently undulating terraces flanked by coastal plains, dune fields and inlets (DSE, 2010a).

Significant areas of remnant indigenous vegetation of State, National and International significance persist within and around the town. Located at the eastern end of the Gippsland Lakes, North Arm and Cunninghame Arm are important estuarine habitats for a broad range of flora and fauna species, including twenty-two threatened or rare flora species, fifty-eight threatened or rare fauna species and nineteen internationally significant migratory birds. Seagrass beds are important nursery habitat for estuarine fish species. Warm Temperate Rainforest, Littoral Rainforest, shoreline vegetation, fringing wetlands and the coastal barrier dunes between Cunninghame Arm and Bass Strait are of particular ecological and geomorphological significance.

The foreshore study area is part of the Gippsland Lakes RAMSAR Wetland of International Importance. The RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty between nations aimed at conserving wetlands. RAMSAR Wetlands are protected in Australia at a national level by the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act 1999).

The Gippsland Lakes is a listed RAMSAR Wetland based on the;

distinctive regional landscape of wetlands and flat coastal plains of considerable importance in term of its landforms, vegetation and fauna:

existence of concentrated number of indigenous archaeological sites;

1 Bioregions are areas defined by common ecological characteristics and underlying environmental features.




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outstanding importance for waterbirds, regularly supporting more than 20,000 waterfowl (DEWHA, 2009).

A number of different Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVC’s) have been mapped within the study area. Four of these EVC’s are listed as vulnerable within the bioregion; Limestone Box Forest, Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland, Plains Grassy Forest and Coastal Lagoon Wetland. Warm Temperate Rainforest and Swamp Scrub are also found within the study area and are listed as endangered.

Two floristic communities found within the study area, East Gippsland Alluvial Terraces Warm Temperate Rainforest and East Gippsland Coastal Warm Temperate Rainforest, are listed as threatened communities under the State Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (FFG Act 1988). Important patches of Littoral Rainforest, a Critically Endangered EPBC ecological community (a unique group of plants and animals), is also found within the study area. These sites of remnant rainforest are predominantly found within gully systems, marginal bluffs and steep valley sides which are unsuitable for development and provide important habitat for threatened flora and fauna. Large remnant sites of Littoral Rainforest exist on the cliffs below Kalimna, steep foreshore areas adjoining North Arm and Lake Bunga and Long Island. Emergent areas of Littoral Rainforest are also establishing on Club Spit and at Jemmy’s Point. Erosion, vegetation removal (e.g. clearing for views), recreational activity, rubbish dumping, and pest plant and animals are the major threats to these rainforest sites.

A DSE database search within 2 km of the study area and immediate surrounds recorded 12 threatened and 10 rare flora species including the Viscid Daisy-bush (Beyeria Lasiocarpa), which is listed as Vulnerable in Victoria. The search also found 58 threatened fauna species, of which there were 8 EPBC listed species, 25 FFG listed species and 19 Migratory species. Threatened fauna included (but was not limited to); Little Tern (Sternula albifrons), White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia), Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor), Long-nosed Potoroo (Potorous poliocephalus), Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) and Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isodon obesulus obesulus).

Panoramic coastal and water views are also an important natural value that contributes to the overall appeal of Lakes Entrance. The Gippsland Lakes is an area identified to have ‘significant landscape character’ where there is recognised importance to manage development impacts on the coastal landscape (Planisphere, 2006). The Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study (Planisphere, 2006) recognises Lakes Entrance and the Ninety Mile Beach to have Regional and State Significant landscape character. The report recommends a reduction of visual impact and intrusion of buildings and structures at the coastal edges, lake edges and prominent ridgelines of large settlements, such as Lakes Entrance.




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4 RELEVANT STRATEGIES, POLICY AND PLANS

Preparation of this foreshore management plan for Lakes Entrance has been in accordance with the requirements of the Coastal Management Act 1995 and guided by a number of key policy documents. Reviews of past Plans and Strategies specific to Lakes Entrance has been undertaken and where appropriate past actions have been adopted in this plan.

The foreshore management plan has reviewed the appropriateness of all foreshore development, both private sector investment and Government funded, in the context of existing planning policies, the type and intensity of development, its location, the retention of ‘coastal open space’, the ‘coastal depended-ness’ of facilities, and the potential impacts to foreshore values.

The following strategies, policies and plans provide both strategic and specific recommendations on the management, development and use of foreshores around Lakes Entrance.

4.1 Victorian Coastal Strategy (2008)

The Victorian Coastal Strategy provides an integrated management framework for the coast and has identified climate change, population and growth, and marine ecological integrity as significant issues facing coast areas. The Strategy outlines the Victorian Government’s vision for the planning and management of coastal environments, lists Government policy commitments, provides a framework for the development and implementation of other related strategies and guides discretion for decision makers. The Strategy states that planning decisions should take climate change, population growth and marine ecological integrity into account, including a policy of planning for a sea level rise of not less than 0.8m by 2100.

4.2 Gippsland Lakes Coastal Action Plan (1999)

The Gippsland Lakes Coastal Action Plan (1999) details actions to be undertaken by specific organisations and long-term objectives for land managers, including:

Implement actions to minimise sediments from streets and drains with priority for Eastern Creek, Lakes Entrance.

Evaluate and implement North Arm Foreshore and Estuary Plan.

Implement and enforce local planning controls to preserve valuable vegetation on lake foreshores, especially North Arm and Lake Bunga.

Delineate private land boundaries adjacent to Crown foreshore.

Provide additional recreational boat access and mooring at town centre.

Encourage provision of shower facilities, fuel and short term moorings for visiting recreational boats and yachts.

Enforcement of time restrictions for the use of short term moorings.

4.3 Gippsland Boating Coastal Action Plan (2002)

This Plan (currently under review) provides a long term development framework for recreational boating facilities in Gippsland. Key recommendations for Lakes Entrance include:

Prepare a Master Plan for North Arm.

Rationalise private moorings in North Arm.




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Re-configure Boat Harbour in Cunninghame Arm.

Provision of additional transient berths and facilities (showers, toilets) for itinerant boaters at western end of Cunninghame Arm.

Western side of Bullock Island identified as site which could be developed and there is potential to construct a marina on northern side of Island.

4.4 Integrated Coastal Planning for Gippsland Coastal Action Plan (2002)

The Integrated Coastal Planning for Gippsland Coastal Action Plan provides a Coastal Policy for Local Government in Gippsland which integrates decisions and encourages consistent planning outcomes. Integrated coastal planning requires the consideration of; impacts, values, demands, social implications and economic factors when making decisions on development and management of the coast.

4.5 Victoria Flood Management Strategy (1998)

The purpose of the Victorian Flood Strategy (developed under the Water Act 1989) is to enable effective flood management through identification of; objectives, best principles, guidelines and key stakeholders. The strategy is implemented at a local level by relevant Catchment Management Authorities, Rural Water Authorities, Local Government and DSE. The Catchment Management Authority has declared a 1 in 100 year flood level at Lakes Entrance of 1.8m (Gippsland Lakes Flood Modelling CEAH, 2004).

4.6 Gippsland Boating Amenity and Sustainable Infrastructure Study BASIS (2008)

The BASIS study reviewed existing infrastructure and investigated strategic planning for future infrastructure. Strategic priorities which were identified included:

Providing well maintained fuelling and waste pump out facilities at accessible locations throughout the boating network.

Establishing a network of strategically located boating destinations.

Promoting the western area of the Gippsland Lakes system as an interesting alternative for boating destinations.

Regulating boat berthing time limits and on-water speed limits.

At Lakes Entrance the following upgrade opportunities were identified:

North Arm – Develop pump out facilities and improve capacity of the public jetty. Rationalise existing jetty facilities for hire boat operators and provide additional permanent berthing.

Cunninghame Arm – Provide more berthing opportunities.

Drews Jetty – Develop into a local destination through upgrading the jetty to accommodate a larger number of boats.

4.7 Lakes Entrance Foreshore Strategy (Tract, 1987)

The previous Lakes Entrance Foreshore Strategy divided the foreshore into precincts, with strategies developed for each area. Cunninghame Arm, east of the footbridge, was proposed to become a family recreational space through the creation of sandy beaches, which is its current primary use. Eastern Beach was identified as a key site for enabling vehicular access to the Ninety Mile Beach and important for its value as a fish breeding and bird habitat area. North Arm precinct was recommended to provide an alternative family beach area. Preservation of Flagstaff Jetty and the site’s historic values was considered important and development should be limited at this site.




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Bullock Island was identified as having potential for future development (tourist) and greater recreational use. Cunninghame Quay was a proposed development recommendation.

4.8 Lakes Entrance Surf Beach Precinct Strategic Works Program (Ethos, 2003)

The Lakes Entrance Surf Beach Precinct Strategic Works Program outlines the work program for this precinct including the surf life saving club and patrol tower, paddleboat hire area, toilet and shower block, and public pedestrian paths and open space. The work program identifies a range of actions that need to be achieved to provide better facilities for future needs. Future actions that remain relevant to the study area include:

Complete surf lifesaving clubhouse and tower.

Improve outdoor picnic area with timber deck.

Improve signage.

Explore option to replace paddleboat hire sheds with single building of similar architectural design to surf lifesaving club house.

4.9 Lakes Entrance Urban Design Framework (2007)

The Lakes Entrance UDF is one of a series of studies undertaken across Wellington and East Gippsland Shire to provide strategic guidance for the development of urban areas within the town. The UDF was based on four general design principles: enhance local character, conserve the environment, promote activity to sustain communities and improve access.

The Framework identified the need to provide for an appropriate development profile within the town centre and along the Esplanade. Enhancement of The Esplanade was proposed through consistent footpath and kerb treatments, landscape treatment with a maritime theme, interpretation, protect foreshore views along esplanade, strengthen connection between public open space opposite Myer St and ocean beach by appropriate signage. Other key strategies of relevance to this Foreshore Management Plan included:

Improved pedestrian circulation and safety.

Construction of a new gateway landscape.

Improved car parking arrangements.

Improved connection to Kalimna residential area from town centre.

Construction of pedestrian crossings across the Princes Highway.

Provision of all abilities access.

Redevelopment of Bullock Island to provide recreation and tourist facilities.

Promotion of recreational and tourism-focused uses within the town.

4.10 North Arm Foreshore & Estuary Action Plan (Vantree & Hanson, 1996)

The North Arm Foreshore and Estuary Plan acts as a comprehensive guide for sustainable management of the water and natural environment of North Arm. The emphasis of the Plan is to provide amenities and recreational opportunities that are in cohesion with the environmental values of North Arm and its catchment. Significant management recommendations derived from this report include:

Improve management of seagrass, jetties, shoreline and landscape in the section of North Am in urban areas of Lakes Entrance.




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Construct wetlands to reduce nutrient entering the waters of North Arm from the Lakes Entrance urban areas.

A walking track system on the foreshore below Seaview Parade and from the Lakes Entrance recreation reserve, north towards the Colquhoun Forest.

Opportunities for commercial uses associated with the Recreation Reserve section.

Revegetation of public land foreshore areas on the west side of North Arm and weed control programs for the foreshore generally upstream to the Capes Road area.

Planning guidelines for subdivision and development in the catchment areas north of Lakes Entrance.

Strategies of relevance from this plan include:

Cut and remove sea grass in Marine Parade section, dredge near jetties to deepen the area, and connect future subdivisions to sewerage scheme.

Construct a wetland along Eastern Creek to manage stormwater and absorb nutrients.

Improve Marine Parade jetties, use new beach at Recreation Reserve, provide landing point at Mississippi Creek and continue speed limit restrictions. Focus on passive boating in upper reaches. Retain water ski area until development of wetland, then review.

Implement walking track along frontage, act on foreshore privatisation.

Commence western shoreline revegetation. Revegetate and control weeds in conjunction with track construction eastern side.

4.11 Master-Plan and Development Framework for North Arm, Lakes Entrance (2004)

This study investigates and details boating opportunities in North Arm. North Arm is protected from prevailing winds and described as having excellent boat launching and other facilities. A number of private jetties are in poor condition and all are used to capacity. A large proportion of jetty space is utilised by private boat hire operators, who also use caravans on the foreshore as booking offices, which are unattractive. The plan acknowledges the potential for North Arm to accommodate further wet berths, however there are a number of limiting factors including:

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Princes Highway bridge height will restrict entry of large boats.

Two potential marina areas have been identified along North Arm. Consolidation of jetties could result in the Hire Boat Operators moving to either of these sites. Marine Parade east boat ramp is poorly used and silts up, with poor design and limited car parking. The report recommended removing the ramp and utilising onshore area for car parking associated with enhanced nearby beaches. A kiosk or restaurant could potentially be included in any marina design.




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4.12 Eastern Beach Tourist Park Management Plan (2006)

The Eastern Beach Tourist Park Management Plan provides a vision for the future management of Eastern Beach Tourist Park and provides recommendations to improve amenities, aesthetics and financial performance of the park. Substantial recent works have been undertaken in accordance with this plan including; refurbishment of toilet/shower blocks, construction of a perimeter fence, construction of new caravan/cabins, provision of RV friendly sites, improved entry and access through the park.

4.13 Cunninghame Arm Capability Study (1985)

The Cunninghame Arm Capability Study was undertaken over 20 years ago at a time when Lakes Entrance was becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination. The study reports on the capability of the Cunninghame Arm to support increased levels of recreation use. A large number of recommendations were made including;

Deepen arm to 4m to reduce growth of seaweeds and seagrasses, improve circulation and water quality.

Create swim beach on northern side of arm, east of footbridge.

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6 MANAGEMENT STATEGIES Management strategies for the Lakes Entrance Foreshore study area are described in the following 17 sections (6.1 to 6.17) and have been grouped according to issue type. These sections include detailed descriptions and the box at the end of each section provides future management recommendations, which include; a Strategy, Aims and Actions. The consolidated strategies are illustrated in Figures 4a – 4f at rear of this document.

6.1 Reserve Boundaries, Committee of Management Areas and Leases

Within the study area, land is managed by several different government agencies, Committees of Management (CoM) and private entities. Several areas also have multiple tiers of management. Section 2 provides an overview of current arrangements. As part of the development of this plan a review of the current management relationships has occurred to ensure that the appropriate agency or group manages an area.

East Gippsland Shire Council is the Committee of Management for the Golf Club, Eastern Beach Tourist Park and the Pony Club and lease these sites to the current managers/clubs. Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve is managed by a Committee of Management.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (Public Land Services) are currently responsible for the management of the bulk of Bullock Island. A review of use and land management arrangements on Bullock Island resulted in additional land in the centre of the island being allocated to Gippsland Ports for construction of the Bullock Island Landing, net stretching and for the future extension of depot facilities and boatyard operation to accommodate predicted demand over next 40 years. These land allocations are linked to Gippsland Port’s western yard being decommissioned and adjacent rock loading wharf being demolished. The balance of Bullock Island will be available for redevelopment as enhanced recreational public open space and will require an agency to be nominated as manager of the associated recreation facilities.

Responsibility for management of the Flagstaff Area has recently been appointed to Gippsland Ports. This area is where Gippsland Ports’ ‘entrance’ sand management activity is based and also includes a number of the historical artefacts, but excludes the historic New Works Cottages. A separate draft management plan has been prepared for the area (GHD, 2009).

Eastern Wharf is utilised by commercial boats including scallop fishing boats that unload and stretch nets. The Wharf and adjacent foreshore is currently managed by Gippsland Ports. Concept plans are in progress to redevelop the nearby Slipway site to create a tourism-focussed node including associated commercial/tourist opportunities, maritime interpretive information, landscaping or redevelopment and/or reuse of facilities for boat access. Following approval of an agreed re-development plan for the Slipway site, a review of the management responsibility may be required.

Lakes Entrance Reserve Committee of Management manages the Lakes Entrance Recreational Reserve on Rowe and Bulmer Streets, including the North Arm Recreation Reserve Caravan Park. The caravan park does not provide camping for general public use, but is limited to people with a permanent site arrangement. This Crown land site has potential to be better used for general public recreational activities. A review of the operation and management of the North Arm Recreation Reserve Caravan Park is being undertaken as a separate process to this Foreshore Management Plan.

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roads such as Ferndale Parade, Capes Road, Tara Drive, Blairs Road, and Baades Road (at Wyanga Winery).

On the western side of the Princes Highway Bridge is a double boat ramp and large car park (with trailer parking). This site is also used by people swimming, skateboarding and fishing, including, members of the Angling Club which has its club house at this site.

Bullock Island is accessed via Bullock Island Road off the Princes Highway. The main access road crosses a bridge and leads to the industrial boating areas (LEFCOL, Gippsland Ports and SEAMAC) and then intersects across the island to Reeves Channel to a jetty and Gippsland Port’s current storage and works area. Informal parking and illegal overnight camping occurs on the western part of the island by RV vehicles. Signage and bollards have recently been installed to address illegal camping. Gippsland Ports have been allocated an additional area within the centre of the Island to expand their Boat Yard and maintenance activities. Modification and improvement to the current road network and parking arrangements will be undertaken as part of a Master Plan for Bullock Island.

Natural Precinct

Vehicle access into the Natural Precincts is limited to two sites; Eastern Beach and Lake Bunga. Eastern Beach is the first point east of the Entrance where vehicles can park near the beach and is divided into two main areas (east and west). Eastern Beach is a popular site during peak periods and the road at the eastern informal parking area is sealed. The western beach access provides a larger parking area, however it is not sealed and during peak periods the road becomes heavily corrugated due to high use.

Approximately 2.5km east of Eastern Beach, is Lake Bunga which is accessed via Lake Bunga Beach Road. The access road and car park are unsealed and parking is poorly designed and signposted.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – VEHICLE ACCESS AND PARKING

STRATEGY

Foreshore parking at Lakes Entrance will be enhanced and rationalised to improve the safe and efficient use of foreshore land, particularly along The Esplanade and North Arm. Where practical, foreshore parking will be reconfigured and upgraded in preference to the provision of new parking.

AIM

To provide safe and efficient vehicle access and parking.

To minimise risks to pedestrians from vehicle movement and traffic.

To maximise efficient use of current parking areas.

To minimise impact on foreshore values from inappropriate vehicle use.

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pathway heads down to the small jetty. A Site Plan detailing Land Use Options was prepared in 2005 which highlights the importance of preserving the foreshore from overuse and degradation. The Site Plan recommends construction of a deck and boardwalk to the waters edge which allows launching of canoes/kayaks. However, the suggestion to establish a linking pathway from Tara Landing to Capes Road has a number of constraints and is not feasible without significantly impacting on sensitive foreshore vegetation.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – WALKING TRACK AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

STRATEGY

Existing pathway networks will be enhanced to provide improved and connected access within and around the study area for pedestrians and cyclists. Key pathway upgrades will include; widening existing pathways to meet shared pathway standard, construction of a new pathway at Club Spit and along North Arm past the Recreation Reserve to Eastern Creek and along Cunninghame Arm all the way to Eastern Beach Tourist Park.

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Town Precinct – to substantially upgrade pedestrian access to a high standard with hard surfaces, dual use compliant width, allowing for movement of large numbers of people with minimal user conflict.

Recreation Precinct – to establish a network of pathways and tracks which connect key foreshore activity nodes.

Natural Precinct - to upgrade and maintain existing pedestrian and cycle access along the foreshore without compromising natural and cultural values.

Actions

6.3a. All new pathways should be constructed to shared pathway standard (dual pedestrian and cycle use) - ONGOING

6.3b. Progressively repair and/or upgrade existing paths along the Esplanade and within the Urban Precinct to a shared pathway standard (width) with consistent surface (concrete) and landscaping treatment, prioritising existing non-compliant sections - HIGH

6.3c. Adopt a consistent lighting theme (bollards with lights as per Cunninghame Quay) for the shared pathways along The Esplanade and North Arm and progressively replace and/or install lights - HIGH

6.3d. Designate pedestrians and cyclists to have right-of-way over vehicles along The Esplanade foreshore shared pathway (using line-marking and signage) - HIGH

6.3e. Identify Barkes Avenue as a linkage route between Cunninghame Arm and North Arm. Install signage, pedestrian crossings and create a calmed pedestrian environment along Barkes Avenue, including construction of a shared pathway - MEDIUM

6.3f. Upgrade the section of walking track from Princes Highway Bridge to Kalimna Jetty along the lake foreshore to a sealed shared pathway - MEDIUM

6.3g. Upgrade (with VicRoads) the section of walking track to address safety issues to pedestrians and cyclists and replace cyclone fencing beside Princes Highway from the Highway Bridge over North arm to the lookout near Kalimna Hotel - HIGH

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Different sections of the foreshore adjoining The Esplanade (Town Precinct) are commonly used, particularly during peak summer periods, for; boating activities recreational fishing, swimming and watercraft activities. There are two water-ski zones within the study area, one in North Arm near the Recreation Reserve, east of the small boat ramp and the other on the southern side of Cunninghame Arm, opposite Cunninghame Quay. Both sites provide a calm and sheltered waterway ideal for water skiing. Water skiers and jet skiers both utilise the water ski zone opposite Cunninghame Quay. Both ski sites are small and narrow and during peak periods there is reported conflict between skiers and other watercraft operators. Boat wake from water-skiers and jet-skiers also causes problems for moored vessels in Cunninghame Arm. Nearby Barrier Landing is an alternative, yet popular site for water skiing as there is often less boat traffic. There also is concern from water user groups over a number of safety issues including conflict between swimmers and boat operators within the narrow Cunninghame Arm waterway.

Diving/jumping off jetties and the bridge over Cunninghame Arm is also commonly undertaken and poses additional safety risks. A site in Cunninghame Arm opposite the Central Hotel has become popular for jet skiers and small boat users who land their craft on the small sandy beach.

Recreation Precinct

Lakes Entrance and the Gippsland Lakes are extremely popular locations for recreational fishing from boats, jetties, wharves and the foreshore. The Gippsland Lakes Angling Club is located west of the Princes Highway on North Arm where a boat ramp, sewerage hopper and large car park are located. Bullock Island is a popular location for fishing off the sea wall and jetty. Beach fishing is popular at Eastern Beach, Lake Bunga and Main Beach.

The water-ski zone in North Arm is located east of the small boat ramp. Boats using these sites can launch in North Arm at the two western Boat Ramps (either side of the bridge). Skiers launch and moor boats adjoining North Arm Recreation Reserve Caravan Park on a sandy beach.

East of Cunninghame Arm Bridge access to motorised watercraft is limited and this section of waterway is utilised by people hiring paddle boats, catamarans and windsurfers. Swimming and canoeing/kayaking also occasionally occur along this section of the arm.

Natural Precinct

Main Beach and Eastern Beach are popular ocean swimming sites at Lakes Entrance and the Lakes Entrance Surf Club is located at Main Beach. The area at times can have strong currents and a deep trough just off the beach which can make swimming hazardous along this stretch of coast. Both Main and Eastern Beach are patrolled over summer holiday periods.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – WATER-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

STRATEGY

Water based recreational activity will be promoted and supported at key activity nodes along Lakes Entrance foreshore through appropriate development and provision of facilities which minimise impacts on natural and/or cultural values.

AIM

To provide appropriate facilities to enable safe use of the foreshore by water-based recreational users.

To reduce the potential for conflict between different user groups.




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RECOMMENDED STRATEGY CONT’D – WATER-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY Actions

6.4a. Designate and maintain a swim beach on the sandy lake foreshore along North Arm at the Recreation Reserve. This may require infrequent beach renourishment, with clean sand, from the Recreation Reserve back towards Laura Street – LOW

6.4b. Retain existing swim beach at Club Spit – ONGOING

6.4c. Investigate potential to provide a formal swim area or water park on Bullock Island as part of the Bullock Island Master Plan - HIGH

6.4d. Provide canoe launching facility at Tara Landing - LOW

Responsibility: East Gippsland Shire Council & Gippsland Ports

6.4e. Designate a launch and retrieval access site to the shore on North Arm for water and jet skiers near Recreation Reserve, as part of North Arm Master Plan - HIGH

6.4f. Review unrestricted speed zones in North Arm in light of potential conflict between the proposed swim beach and water-craft users, as part of North Arm Master Plan – HIGH

Responsibility: Gippsland Ports

6.4g. Continue to allow fishing by recreational anglers on public jetties, having regard to the jetty purpose, competing uses and safety risks, within designated sites - ONGOING

Responsibility: East Gippsland Shire Council / Gippsland Ports

6.5 Boating and Jetties

Lakes Entrance is a key boating and tourist destination as evidenced by the significant investment in boating infrastructure and designation as a State Marine Precinct (BASIS, 2008). Numerous boating and jetty issues have been identified in previous reports and through community consultation, including the need for/to:

additional private jetty berths;

additional itinerant berthing;

accommodate larger vessels;

maintain adequate water depths;

review number, location and distribution of swing moorings; and

associated public boating facilities, including boat sewage disposal, refuelling, rubbish disposal and onshore toilet/shower facilities.

A number of management and policy documents have previously identified strategic frameworks for boating activities and potential development of additional facilities at Lakes Entrance (refer to Section 4). Findings and recommendations of these reports have been taken into account in determining the best locations for the potential improvement and location of boating facilities. A common objective from most of the strategies is to concentrate facilities, particularly jetties, into ‘nodes’ in order to prevent ad-hoc development and the proliferation of small structures along foreshores.

Town Precinct

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RECOMMENDED STRATEGY CONT’D – BOATING AND JETTIES

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6.5a. Design and construct all new public jetties to consider allowing public recreational fishing use, where appropriate - ONGOING

6.5b. Relocate permanent wet berths from Bank Jetty to the redeveloped Boat Harbour and modify jetty for transient berthing - LOW

6.5c. Reconfigure and extend Western Boat Harbour further south into Cunninghame Arm to provide additional berths, including construction of one jetty on the west side of the harbour - MEDIUM

6.5d. Clearly define swimming and boating zones within North Arm to reduce the risk of conflict between user groups - HIGH

6.5e. Seek approvals for ongoing dredging, in accordance with dredging protocols, to maintain water depths for vessel navigability in boating channels and access to boat infrastructure in North Arm and Cunninghame Arm – ONGOING

6.5f. Construct an on-water refuelling and boat sewerage disposal jetty facility on the northern side of Bullock Island - HIGH

6.5g. Provide transient berths immediately west of Cunninghame Arm footbridge, on the north and south side of the footbridge – MEDIUM


6.5h. Restrict expansion of Western Boat Harbour along the foreshore to only one additional jetty west of the Western Boat Harbour and retain the largely sandy foreshore area east of Club Spit for passive recreational use – ONGOING

Responsibility: Department of Sustainability & Environment

6.5i. Adopt the designated ‘Marina Nodes’ identified in the North Arm Master Plan (2004) as potential sites for future consolidation of wet berths, including associated parking, on-water refuelling, boat sewerage pump-out/hopper and toilet facility (Refer to Figure 4a and 4b at rear of this document) - HIGH

6.5j. Ensure any new marina constructed provides a sewerage pump-out facility - ONGOING

6.5k. Develop an implementation plan, in conjunction with the North Arm Master Plan, to consolidate jetties within North Arm and co-locate hire boat operators on two new marinas, near the Western and Eastern Boat Ramps - MEDIUM

6.5l. Provide transient berths on new marina/s within North Arm - MEDIUM

6.5m. Phase out use of swing moorings (in consultation with users) along North Arm foreshore to minimise their footprint. This could include their relocation, removal or adoption of a jetty berth on the proposed new marinas – ONGOING

6.5n. Adopt a policy of no further commercial private jetties in North Arm, in accordance with the strategy to focus recreational boating in North Arm and commercial boating in Cunninghame Arm - HIGH

6.5o. Prohibit construction of new private jetties in Cunninghame Arm between Flagstaff and Main Beach footbridge - ONGOING

Responsibility: East Gippsland Shire Council / Department of Sustainability & Environment / Gippsland Ports

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Bullock Island. Nevertheless, there is potential for both Jemmy’s Point and Bullock Island to accommodate a key tourist or recreational development. Short-term enhancement of Jemmy’s Point could be provided to include; interpretation signage, new fencing, new picnic tables, landscaping, upgrading of lookout and toilet facilities. Community support to redevelop Bullock Island for greater recreational use is strong, with the opportunity to include a low key tourist / recreational development. Improved aesthetics, new pathways, fishing facilities, public toilets, water park or swim site, picnic and shelter facilities were all identified as desirable inclusions for redevelopment of Bullock Island.

Natural Precincts

Facilities and amenities within the Natural Precincts are currently confined to existing Activity Nodes such as Eastern Beach, Lake Bunga and Main Beach. New or replacement of existing facilities should be undertaken so as not to impact negatively on natural values.

Eastern Beach has a playground with shade-sail, shelters, picnic tables and barbeques located at the first car park area. This is a very popular alternative to Main Beach during peak periods. The old toilet block is in need of refurbishment or replacement. At the second car park there are several picnic tables, bins and signage. Lake Bunga provides very basic facilities including a toilet block, rubbish bins and a canoe launching site. The toilet block and canoe launching facility are both in need of repair/refurbishment.

Main Beach has a number of substantial facilities including; a large new toilet and shower block, one small shade shelter and picnic table, seats, drinking fountains and bins. A kiosk operates out of the bottom of the two-storey Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse. Provision of additional shade structures at this site is desirable due to the lack of natural shade and high usage of the area by day visitors. Community support exists to locate play equipment at both the northern and southern sides of the bridge.

Picnic tables and toilets are also located above Jemmy’s Point. This site is not utilised very often and unknown to most visitors to Lakes Entrance who alternatively stop on the southern side of the Princes Highway to take pictures and enjoy the view of the Gippsland Lakes and ‘The Entrance’.

A picnic area with gas BBQ, tables and a composting toilet are located at Flagstaff near the public jetty. Bullock Island currently provides no facilities or amenities for public use. There is potential to significantly improve this site in appearance and provide passive recreational facilities for public use.

Tara Landing is accessed via Tara Drive and includes an area of Public Open Space within the gully owned by East Gippsland Shire. A Site Plan detailing Land Use Options was prepared in 2005 which highlights the importance of preserving the foreshore from overuse and degradation. Provision of a picnic table would enhance this location for visitors undertaking passive recreational activity and minimise impacts on the surrounding environment.




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RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

STRATEGY

Facilities and public amenities along the Lakes Entrance Foreshore will be enhanced and upgraded to establish a consistent aesthetic theme that complements the town’s coastal setting and boating focus. Master Plans will be prepared for Bullock Island and North Arm to direct future recreational boating, passive recreation and potential tourist-based foreshore commercial activity. The Slipway and Mt Barkley/Jemmy’s Point will have Concept Plans prepared to identify key potential uses and provide scope for detailed design of future facilities. Public facilities will also be upgraded at Lake Bunga and Eastern Beach.

AIM

To provide recreation opportunities and high standard public facilities for passive use and enjoyment of the foreshore.

To ensure new facilities and amenities provide access for people with all abilities.

To prevent pollution from human waste through the provision of appropriate toilet facilities.

To ensure recreation activities and facilities do not compromise natural and cultural values of the foreshore.

To adopt a consistent style and design of facilities within the foreshore study area.

Actions

6.6a. Ensure all new facilities or refurbishment of existing facilities provides “all ability access” - ONGOING

6.6b. Undertake an Aesthetic Landscape Plan of Urban Precinct foreshore areas, to further define the theme for all new facilities and amenities, including design standards, materials, colours and textures etc - HIGH

6.6c. Provide shaded seating and tables, of a consistent style and theme, along Cunninghame and North Arm – ONGOING

6.6d. Provide a directional and community events signage board near toilets on Cunninghame Arm at Myer Street - HIGH

6.6e. Provide new toilet facilities next to Apex Park in conjunction with upgrading park facilities and play equipment – LOW

Responsibility: East Gippsland Shire Council

6.6f. Provide a new toilet block at Slipway as part of site redevelopment – MEDIUM

Responsibility: East Gippsland Shire Council & Gippsland Ports

6.6g. Provide a small new toilet block at the ‘knoll’ along Cunninghame Arm, between Myer and Short Streets - HIGH

6.6h. Replace/refurbish old toilet block at Eastern Beach – HIGH

6.6i. Replace/refurbish old toilet block at Lake Bunga – HIGH

6.6j. Rehabilitate site of old toilet block near surf club at Main Beach, either for additional public facilities or landscape/revegetate - MEDIUM

6.6k. Provide additional shade, seating and lighting near the surf club house at Main Beach – MEDIUM




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RECOMMENDED STRATEGY CONT’D– FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

Actions

6.6l. Provide two small playgrounds, one near the surf club house and one near the Rotunda – MEDIUM

6.6m. Construct a small bird-hide over the water near the second car park at Eastern Beach - LOW

6.6n. Provide ‘Dog Poo Stations” around the foreshore at key locations, such as Lake Bunga, Eastern Beach, along North Arm and Cunninghame Arm – HIGH

6.6o. Construct timber deck adjoining kiosk at the surf club at Main Beach - MEDIUM

6.6p. Allow construction, by the Pony Club at their expense, of lighting and a toilet/shower block at the Pony Club land for use by the club – MEDIUM

6.6q. Allow potential overflow camping from Eastern Beach Tourist Park during peak periods to utilise Pony Club land, subject to further community consultation - LOW

6.6r. Continue to permit approved community events on public foreshore land in accordance with the provision of the East Gippsland Planning Scheme and relevant Council Policies, including ‘Council Event Operational Guidelines’ - ONGOING

6.6s. Provide power and tie down points, east of Rotunda on Cunninghame Arm, which enable construction of a temporary marquee for approved community events - HIGH

6.6t. Extend existing nearby shared concrete pathway to Rotunda and improve its useability through provision of seating and wind protection - HIGH

6.6u. Limit establishment of public art to suitable foreshore locations within the Urban Precinct - MEDIUM

6.6v. Install picnic table at Tara Landing - LOW


6.6w. Designate Jemmy’s Point / Mt Barkley as a site which could accommodate a key tourist or recreational development - ONGOING

6.6x. Prepare a Concept Plan for Mt Barkley that includes potential future; interpretation signage, new fencing, new picnic tables, landscaping, upgrading of lookout and toilet facilities - HIGH

6.6y. Prepare a Concept Plan for the old Slipway site in Cunninghame Arm to direct future development and provide detailed concept plans for a key tourist attraction that potentially includes maritime interpretive information, seafood sales, cafe/restaurant, toilets, landscaping and a jetty with itinerant berths for visiting boats – HIGH

6.6z. Prepare a Master Plan for Bullock Island to direct future development and provide detailed concept plans for enhanced recreational use, including possible improved parking and access, fishing platforms, public toilet, picnic facilities, shade shelters, playground/sporting equipment, water park or swim site, a kiosk and landscaping – HIGH

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RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – SIGNAGE AND INTERPRETATIVE INFORMATION

STRATEGY

Signage will be upgraded at appropriate sites throughout Lakes Entrance Foreshore to enhance visitor enjoyment, convey safety messages, direct people to key destination points and education people about the area.

AIM

To enhance visitor’s enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of the foreshore and Crown reserves.

To provide adequate safety and warning information.

To develop a consistent theme for all signage.

Actions

6.7a. Co-locate signs wherever possible and adopt common standards to reduce visual impact of excessive signage - ONGOING

6.7b. Install new/updated visitor interpretative and walking track information at the following locations: Main Beach, Eastern Beach, Apex Park, Bullock Island, Club Spit, Cunninghame Arm Bridge, Lake Bunga and Jemmy’s Point, include the following:

o detailed map of walking tracks, distances, linkages, facilities and vehicle access points;

o biodiversity values of foreshore and surrounding areas, particular reference to wetlands and shoreline vegetation; and

o appropriate information regarding Indigenous customs and use of the foreshore and surrounding areas - HIGH

6.7c. Remove / replace all old, faded or damaged signs – HIGH

6.7d. Modify signage at Eastern Beach to allow dogs off the lead 100m away from track entrances to beach, and on the lead within 100m of beach entrance tracks. Between November 1st and April 30th allow dogs to move through the area on leads but not to remain within 100m of beach entrance tracks - HIGH

6.7e. Install additional signage for parking, including non-foreshore parking within commercial area and boat/trailer parking along The Esplanade – HIGH

6.7f. Install “No Parking on Foreshore” signs along The Esplanade (between Myer Street and Short Street) - MEDIUM

6.7g. Install signage directing people to lookout pull-in bays on Princes Highway for cars travelling up the hill at Jemmy’s Point - MEDIUM

6.7h. Install signage to identify Barkes Avenue as pedestrian and cycle linkage route between Cunninghame Arm and North Arm - MEDIUM

6.7i. Establish signage indicating water access points for fire trucks - HIGH

6.7j. Erect signage to prohibit all open fires within the foreshore reserve – HIGH

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6.10 Fire Management

The East Gippsland Municipal Fire Prevention Plan (EGSC, 2009) addresses – identifies firebreaks, water supply locations and relevant fire brigades on private land within the study area. Fire management issues on Crown land are addressed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) through the Gippsland Fire Protection Plan (DSE, 2010b). Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade is the responsible agency for fires on private land. The nature of the study area, which is comprised of coastal beaches and lakes makes emergency vehicle access difficult to some areas. Education about fire behaviour and the way in which fire risk can be reduced is important.

Open fires are prohibited in all Crown land areas within the study area; however there is evidence of people lighting illegal campfires, especially on beaches. Illegal fires pose a significant threat in these locations due to the highly flammable nature of surrounding coastal vegetation and the potential for fires to spread quickly to nearby residential areas.

Vegetation along the foreshore, especially Banksia trees, are dependent on fire for regeneration. However fuel reduction burning of a narrow strip of vegetation along the foreshore poses a high level of risk to adjoining private properties should the fire escape. Removal of vegetation to reduce fire risk within a residential setting should be in accordance with legislation and Section 52.17 of the Victorian Planning Provisions. Consultation with East Gippsland Shire is best undertaken to determine whether a permit is required, prior to removal of vegetation off private land. Any vegetation removal off Crown Land should be discussed with DSE prior to removal to ensure that proper regulations are followed.

Grass slashing reduces fire risk and is undertaken along the foreshore strips of Cunninghame and North Arm and other locations within the study area in accordance with East Gippsland Shire’s maintenance regime.

All future fire management activities will need to be consistent with Government policy and be based on outcomes of the Black Saturday Bushfires Royal Commission.

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Protect property and assets from fire risk.

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6.10a. Maintain all grass areas to reduce fuel loads within the study area - HIGH

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6.10b. Consult with landholders adjoining Crown land about appropriate fire management strategies around their property - ONGOING

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The overlay identifies land which may be affected by a 1 in 100 year flood event.

The Victorian Coastal Strategy (2008) and State Planning Policy Framework states as policy [based on Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2007] that planning should plan for sea level rise of not less than 0.8 metres by 2100, and apply the precautionary principle to planning and management decision-making.

To better plan for the future of Lakes Entrance and prepare for the anticipated changes, the Victorian Government, East Gippsland Shire Council and the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority are working in partnership to undertake the Gippsland Lakes Inundation Management Project. As an interim measure, a Interim Use and Development Control has been applied to the business district of Lakes Entrance, which seeks to achieve a fair balance between landowner’s development expectations and the need to plan for the long term impacts of sea level rise pending the completion and implementation of longer term controls from the Gippsland Lakes Inundation Management Project and final state-wide recommendations from the Coastal Climate Change Advisory Committee and Future Coasts program.

The Interim Use and Development Control only applies to Residential and Business zoned land, and excludes Crown land foreshore areas.

The Victorian Coastal Strategy’s (2008) ‘precautionary principle’ recognises that investment in minor coastal public infrastructure is acceptable provided the design-life is within the timeframe of potential climate change impact. Because the potential impact of climate change will not take place immediately, it is warranted to still invest in coastal and foreshore facilities (eg. jetties, boat ramps and non-habitable buildings) which have a short asset replacement life (approx. 20-30 years) and which generally occur on public foreshore land. When repaired or replaced, such facilities can often be modified to adapt to changing coastal conditions.

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Use and development of Lakes Entrance Foreshore will take into account flooding and projected sea level rise in accordance with State Policy and Interim Use and Development Controls of the East Gippsland Planning Scheme, whilst recognising that foreshore facilities and structures can often sustain short term inundation, have a shorter design life and can be modified over time if flooding worsens as sea levels rise.

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To implement strategies and actions to mitigate impacts from flooding and inundation.

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6.12b. Design and locate facilities so as to minimise impacts from (and to) flooding and inundation – ONGOING

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and facilities, expectation of facility standards, facility upgrades and maintenance, mix of accommodation, lease terms and security, park management and planning, utilisation of sites throughout the year and environmental impacts. The Victorian Coastal Strategy (2008) has recommended that Best Practice Management Guidelines (BPMGs) be developed for caravan and camping parks on coastal Crown land.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARK

STRATEGY

Formal camping and caravan facilities will continue to be supported and enhanced at designated locations along the Lakes Entrance Foreshore, whilst informal overnight camping will be discouraged. Permanent camping and caravans on foreshore land should not occur.

AIM

To provide for safe and enjoyable holiday/camping accommodation within Lakes Entrance.

To maintain and improve the appearance and facilities of the Eastern Beach Tourist Park.

Actions

6.14a. Continue to implement actions within Eastern Beach Tourist Park Management Plan – ONGOING

Responsibility: Eastern Beach Tourist Park Leaseholder / Manager

6.14b. Should demand justify, following potential removal of North Arm Recreation Reserve Caravan Park, investigate opportunity and community support for construction of a toilet/shower block and lighting at the Pony Club for both overflow camping (for Eastern Beach Tourist Park) and Pony Club members (at the expense of Pony Club and Tourist Park) – LOW

Responsibility: Department of Sustainability & Environment / East Gippsland Shire Council

6.14c. Review the appropriateness of using public foreshore land for the operation of North Arm Recreation Reserve Caravan Park - HIGH

Responsibility: Department of Sustainability & Environment

6.14d. Through consultation with appropriate organisations identify a suitable site for overnight Recreational Vehicle use – HIGH


6.15 Cultural Heritage Values

Aboriginal Affairs Victoria records (GCHU, 2006) indicate that there are several important sites of Indigenous cultural significance located within the Lakes Entrance foreshore study area. All indigenous places and objects, whether registered or not, are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

Any future new works, developments or uses (including tenures) on Crown land must comply with the future act provisions of the Native Title Act 1993, and the relevant procedural rights, if any, must be extended to the appropriate Native Title Parties. The Gippsland Native Title Unit (DSE) co-ordinates the native title process.

Changes to current native title processes are envisioned in the near future due to the settlement of the Gunai/Kurnai native title claim in November 2010, however at this stage




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no further details are available. Once a new set of processes has been determined, a roll out will occur potentially replacing the current future act provisions. This could lead to a new set of approval processes. Until such a roll out occurs the existing future act process will continue to apply to any future works proposed on Crown land in the study area."

The ‘New Works’ area at Flagstaff is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and is also covered by a Heritage Planning Overlay. Of particular value are relics and infrastructure associated with the creation of the Entrance, including the cottages. Remaining relics of value include: rocket shed, crab winch, heavy duty winch tramway, shipwreck bell post, Lady Harriet’s barge, day’s tractor, steam crane, timber framed trolley, overhead crane, gear carriage and navigation beacons (DHHPM, 2007). A number of the relics are corroding and are, in locations, covered by sand and/or vegetation overgrowth.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGY – INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE AND NATIVE TITLE

STRATEGY

Cultural and heritage values will be protected, and where possible enhance, throughout Lakes Entrance Foreshore.

AIM

To protect all Indigenous and Historical sites and places of significance throughout the Crown reserves.

To comply with Native Title legislation.

To enhance public appreciation of Indigenous customs and use of the Crown reserves and surrounding areas.

To enhance appreciation of the area’s natural and historic features through interpretative facilities.

Actions

6.15a. Maintain confidentiality in respect of Indigenous customs, places and objects in accordance with Indigenous tradition and the wishes of relevant Indigenous communities - ONGOING

6.15b. Protect all Indigenous places / sites / objects from disturbance during any construction and maintenance works, and change of use or tenure, by seeking advice from DSE, prior to works / maintenance commencing - ONGOING

6.15c. Encourage research and development of management strategies for Indigenous cultural heritage values of the foreshore, Crown reserves and surrounding area, in collaboration with the relevant Indigenous communities – ONGOING

6.15d. Provide appropriate information / signage regarding Indigenous customs and use of the foreshore, Crown reserves and surrounding areas – ONGOING

6.15e. Consultation with Heritage Victoria, AAV and DSE will occur prior to any intrusive work. - ONGOING

Responsibility: All parties / Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

6.15f. Implement recommendations within the Flagstaff Management Plan and key strategies from the Landscape and Pedestrian Management Study by GHD (2009) - ONGOING


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7 CONCLUSION Lakes Entrance is a key holiday and boating destination, providing visitors and residents with opportunities to undertake a broad range of recreational and water-based activities. Foreshores surrounding Lakes Entrance are extremely diverse in the values and opportunities they provide. Substantial areas are highly developed, comprising of built infrastructure, seawalls, jetties, recreation facilities and car parks. This management plan has identified strategies to improve facilities, access and opportunities for recreational activities whilst protecting natural and cultural/historical values within the study area.

This Management Plan for Lakes Entrance Foreshore has been prepared with input from government agencies, community groups, private businesses and the public. Comments received on a Proposed Management Plan and Discussion Paper, and from focus group and public meetings were considered in preparing the final Plan.

A Business Plan encompassing environmental, planning, financial, operating/management parameters, project staging and timing has been prepared as part of the final Plan. This will assist in budget planning processes and also serve as valuable input and justification for external funding applications.

Master Plans will be prepared for Bullock Island and North Arm to direct future development and provide detailed concept plans for implementation of specific actions and construction of associated facilities. Concept plans for the Slipway site will be further enhanced and prepared for planning approval. Jemmy’s Point / Mt Barkley will have a concept plan prepared to determine a preferred future use of this area that could include a potential viewing area or lookout, picnic tables, visitor information and landscaped setting.

East Gippsland Shire Council, Gippsland Ports and Department of Sustainability and Environment, will work closely with relevant Committees of Management and community interest groups to manage the foreshore and implement the strategies within this plan.




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8 REFERENCE AND RELEVANT STRATEGIES BASIS 2008. Gippsland Lakes Boating Amenity and Sustainable Infrastructure

Study. Prepared for Gippsland Coastal Board by BECA.

CEAH 2004. Gippsland Lakes Flood Level Modelling Project. Centre for Environmental Applied Hydrology

CFL 1985. Cunninghame Arm Capability Study Prepared for Department of Conservation Forests and Lands by Landsmith Pty Ltd.

CM+CONTEXT 2005. Tara Landing Estate – Land Use Options. Prepared for East Gippsland Shire Council.

DEWHA 2009. Gippsland Lakes – Overview website www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/wetlands/ramsardetails.pl?refcode=21. Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and Arts, Canberra, 2009.

DHHPM 2007. David Helms Heritage Planning + Management. Archaeological Heritage Impact Assessment for the Sand Redistribution Works, Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland. Volume 2: Historic Heritage Values [Built Structures and Above Ground Objects and Features]. Prepared for Gippsland Ports.

DSE 2003. Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site Strategic Management Plan, Department of Sustainability and Environment.

DSE 2006. Caravan and Camping Parks on Coastal Crown Land. Victorian Government Department of Sustainability, Melbourne.

DSE 2007. Guidelines and Procedures for Managing the Environmental Impacts of Weeds on Public Land in Victoria 2007. Department of Sustainability and Environment.

DSE 2010a. Conservation and Environment - Victoria’s Bioregions, viewed 23 April 2010.http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrence.nsf/LinkView/EE160E06AD95CA20CA257131000E4170544ABC860B2506F7CA257004002550CC

DSE 2010b. Gippsland Region Fire Protection Plan, viewed July 2010. http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenfoe.nsf/LinkView/0601385DCAEC77A64A256887002506E0E2B2A8C128CDBC80CA2576580016CE00

EGSC & DSE 1996. North Arm Foreshore and Estuary Action Plan. Prepared for East Gippsland Shire and Department of Natural Resources and Environment by Landsmith Pty Ltd, Vantree Pty Ltd, and Frank Hanson Pty Ltd.

EGSC 1999. East Gippsland Bicycle Strategy Prepared for East Gippsland Shire Council, by Kayleen Summer & Associates.

EGSC 2008. Plan of Management Eastern Beach Tourist Park. Prepared for East Gippsland Shire Council by AUSTPM (Australian Tourist Park Management).

EGSC, 2009 East Gippsland Municipal Fire Prevention Plan. East Gippsland Shire

Ethos NRM 2003. Lakes Entrance Surf Beach Precinct Strategic Works Program. Prepared for Department of Sustainability and Environment & East Gippsland Shire Council by Ethos NRM.

GCB, 1999. Gippsland Lakes Coastal Action Plan, Prepared for Gippsland Coastal Board, Victoria. Prepared by Vantree in association with Shearwater Environmental Management

GCB 2002. Integrated Coastal Planning for Gippsland - Coastal Action Plan, Prepared for Gippsland Coastal Board by Crossco Engineering & Environmental




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Consultants, Jennifer Jones Planning Consultants, Landsmith & Shearwater Environmental Management.

GCB 2006. Gippsland Estuaries Coastal Action Plan, Gippsland Coastal Board.

GHD 2009. Lakes Entrance Sand Management Program Landscape and Pedestrian Management Study 2. Prepared for Gippsland Ports.

Gippsland Ports 2010. Flagstaff Management Plan. Prepared by Ethos NRM for Gippsland Ports

LERHS 2010. Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society – Lakes Entrance History Centre and Museum – Projects, viewed 22 April 2010. http://www.lakes-entrance.com/history/projects.html

Maunsell 2009. DRAFT Lakes Entrance Integrated Planning Project Transport Planning Advice. Prepared for East Gippsland Shire Council. Maunsell Australia Pty Ltd.

Meinhardt Infrastructure & Environment 2007. Lakes Entrance Urban Design Framework. Prepared for East Gippsland Shire and Department of Sustainability and Environment.

Nexus Strategy Group and Ethos NRM 2010. On Water Refuelling and Boat Sewage Disposal Facilities: Risk Assessment, Site Analysis and Feasibility. Prepared for Gippsland Ports, by Nexus Strategy Group and Ethos NRM. July 2010.

Planisphere 2006. Coastal Spaces Landscape Assessment Study. Victorian Government Department of Sustainability, Melbourne.

SEM 1998. (Shearwater Environmental Management). The SS Lady Harriet’s Barge and other relics – Conservation Plan. Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Tract Consultants 1987. Foreshore Strategy Lakes Entrance. Prepared for Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

VHD 2010. Victorian Heritage Database – New Works Historic Complex, viewed 22 April 2010. http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/heritage/641.

VCC 2008. (Victorian Coastal Council) Victorian Coastal Strategy.

Victorian Flood Management Strategy (1998)

Rare and Threatened Species Data Source

1. Data Source: 'Victorian Flora Site Database', © The State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment (accessed via the 'Flora Information System', [March 2010] - © Viridans Biological Databases). The contribution of the Royal Botanical Gardens Melbourne to the database is acknowledged.

2. Data Source: 'Atlas of Victorian Wildlife', © The State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment (accessed via the 'Victorian Fauna Database', [March 2010]- © Viridans Biological Databases).




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9 APPENDICES

9.1 Appendix 1: Threatened Flora & Fauna Lists

Table 1: Rare and Threatened Flora Recorded Within 5km of Study Area

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME EPBC FFG VROT No. of

RECORDINGS Austral Moonwort Botrychium australe L Vulnerable 3

Bluish Pigface Carpobrotus glaucescens

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 8

Coast Grey-box Eucalyptus bosistoana

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 12

Coast Mistletoe Muellerina celastroides

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 4

Coast Stackhousia Stackhousia spathulata

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suspected threatened

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Dune Wood-sorrel Oxalis rubens Rare, not otherwise

threatened 5

Eastern Water-ribbons Triglochin microtuberosa

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 3

Jointed Mistletoe Korthalsella rubra subsp. rubra

Vulnerable 2

Limestone Blue Wattle Acacia caerulescens V L Vulnerable 4

Limestone Pomaderris Pomaderris oraria subsp. calcicola

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 18

Pinkwood Beyeria viscosa Rare, not otherwise

threatened 1

Salt Lawrencia Lawrencia spicata Rare, not otherwise

threatened 2

Sandfly Zieria Zieria smithii subsp. smithii

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 1

Slender Tick-trefoil Desmodium varians Poorly known,

suspected threatened

1

Spicy Everlasting Ozothamnus argophyllus

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 2

Spotted Gum Corymbia maculata Vulnerable 1

Spurred Helmet-orchid Corybas aconitiflorus Rare, not otherwise

threatened 1

Star Cucumber Sicyos australis Vulnerable 2

Viscid Daisy-bush Olearia viscosa Vulnerable 26

Wallaby-bush Beyeria lasiocarpa Rare, not otherwise

threatened 1

Yellow Milk-vine Marsdenia flavescens Rare, not otherwise

threatened 11

Yellow-wood Acronychia oblongifolia

Rare, not otherwise

threatened 30

EPBC – Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 FFG – Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (L – Listed under act) VROT – Victorian Rare or Threatened Species




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Table 2. Rare and Threatened Fauna Recorded Within 5km of Study Area

COMMON NAME

SCIENTIFIC NAME

FFG EPBC VROT TREATY No. of

RECORDINGS Australasian Bittern

Botaurus poiciloptilus

listed Endangered 5

Australasian Shoveler

Anas rhynchotis Vulnerable 40

Azure Kingfisher Alcedo azurea Near

threatened 69

Black Falcon Falco subniger Vulnerable 6 Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris

Vulnerable Vulnerable 1

Black-faced Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscescens

Near

threatened 18

Blue-billed Duck Oxyura australis listed Endangered 4

Brown Quail Coturnix ypsilophora

Near

threatened 1

Brown Treecreeper (south-eastern ssp.)

Climacteris picumnus victoriae

Near

threatened 1

Brush-tailed Phascogale

Phascogale tapoatafa

listed Vulnerable 1

Cape Barren Goose

Cereopsis novaehollandiae

Near

threatened 1

Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia

listed Near

threatened CJ 118

Chestnut-rumped Heathwren

Calamanthus pyrrhopygius

listed Vulnerable 1

Common Diving-Petrel

Pelecanoides urinatrix

Near

threatened 1

Diamond Firetail Stagonopleura guttata

listed Vulnerable 2

Eastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensis

Near

threatened CJ 2

Eastern Great Egret

Ardea modesta listed Vulnerable CJ 233

Eastern Horseshoe Bat

Rhinolophus megaphyllus

listed Vulnerable 2

Fairy Tern Sternula nereis listed Endangered 66 Glossy Grass Skink

Pseudemoia rawlinsoni

Near

threatened 1

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Near

threatened C 1

Green and Golden Bell Frog

Litoria aurea Vulnerable Vulnerable 1

Grey Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae

listed Vulnerable 61

Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola

Near

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Grey-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

listed Vulnerable Vulnerable 2

Grey-headed Flying-fox

Pteropus poliocephalus


Ground Parrot Pezoporus wallicus

listed Endangered 2

Growling Grass Frog

Litoria raniformis listed Vulnerable Endangered 1

Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica

listed Endangered 1




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COMMON NAME

SCIENTIFIC NAME


RECORDINGS

Hardhead Aythya australis Vulnerable 54

Hooded Plover Thinornis rubricollis


Intermediate Egret

Ardea intermedia

listed Critically

Endangered 6

Lace Goanna Varanus varius Vulnerable 2

Latham's Snipe Gallinago hardwickii

Near

threatened CJ 6

Leathery Turtle Dermochelys coriacea

listed Vulnerable Critically

Endangered 1

Lewin's Rail Lewinia pectoralis


Little Egret Egretta garzetta listed Endangered 84

Little Tern Sternula albifrons

listed Vulnerable CJ 150

Long-nosed Potoroo

Potorous tridactylus

listed Vulnerable Endangered 23

Magpie Goose Anseranas semipalmata

listed Near

threatened 2

Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae

listed Endangered 13

Musk Duck Biziura lobata Vulnerable 86 Nankeen Night Heron

Nycticorax caledonicus

Near

threatened 44

New Zealand Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Vulnerable 2

Pacific Golden Plover

Pluvialis fulva Near

threatened CJ 1

Pacific Gull Larus pacificus pacificus

Near

threatened 416

Pied Cormorant Phalacrocorax varius

Near

threatened 110

Powerful Owl Ninox strenua listed Vulnerable 4

Red Knot Calidris canutus Near

threatened CJ 3

Regent Honeyeater

Anthochaera phrygia

listed Endangered Critically

Endangered 4

Royal Spoonbill Platalea regia Vulnerable 176 Rufous-bellied Pademelon

Thylogale billardierii

listed Extinct in Victoria

1

Sanderling Calidris alba Near

threatened CJ 1

Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta


Sooty Oystercatcher

Haematopus fuliginosus

Near

threatened 9

Southern Brown Bandicoot

Isoodon obesulus obesulus

Endangered Near

threatened 5

Southern Giant-Petrel

Macronectes giganteus

listed Endangered Vulnerable 1

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

listed Endangered Critically

Endangered 4

Spot-tailed Quoll Dasyurus maculatus

listed Endangered Endangered 1

Spotted Harrier Circus assimilis Near

threatened 7

Spotted Quail-thrush

Cinclosoma punctatum

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COMMON NAME

SCIENTIFIC NAME


RECORDINGS Square-tailed Kite

Lophoictinia isura

listed Vulnerable 2

Subantarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Vulnerable 1

Swift Parrot Lathamus discolor

listed Endangered Endangered 5

Wandering Albatross

Diomedea exulans

listed Vulnerable Endangered J 1

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

Vulnerable CJ 1

Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus

Near

threatened 1

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

listed Vulnerable C 287

White-fronted Tern

Sterna striata Near

threatened 5

Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat

Saccolaimus flaviventris

listed 1

Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos


EPBC – Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 FFG – Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (L – Listed under act) VROT – Victorian Rare or Threatened Species CJ – Camba / Jamba International Migratory Agreement

90m Wide

Navigation

Channel

Gippsland Ports Operations & Storage Area

Gippsland Ports Works Depot

SEAMAC LEFCOL

No Boating

ZoneDevelop asPublic

Open Space

Seal Sh ared Pathway to Kalim

na Jetty

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Replace fe nci ng along pathway

New car

pullout

signage

to looko

uts

New Shared Pathway around Club Spit

ÆI

New boardwalk, pathway, interpretation of historical

values and current entrance works

Proposed MarinaSite

Deep Water Port

ProposedMarina Site

New toilet block, playground equipment, bbqs, seating at

Apex Park.Formalise car and boat trailer

parking at boat ramp.

Proposed Boat Harbour Expansion

MT BARKLEYNew toilets, fencing,

picnic tables, interpretative signage.

Potential Tourist Development Site

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&3

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Proposed Boat Sewerage Pumpout Site

Boat Sewerage Hopper

ÆU

ÆY RV Disposal Site

Boat Refuelling Site

Proposed Boat Refuelling SiteÆU

0 100 200 300 400 50050Meters

Facilities / Amenities

±

ÆI Park / Picnic Area

Toilets

Jetties

Jetty for boat ramp

Private Jetty

Jetty

PathwaysExisting

Proposed

Water Skiing

Permitted

Shared P

athway Exte

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standardRational

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boat

hire jetties to

Proposed Marinas

Progressively upgrade pathway to meet shared pathway

standard and consistent

surface tr

eatment

Redevelop CaravanPark grounds

for greater public benefit.

Formalise Parking

Redevelop and improveappearance of this area

with pathway, seating andshade shelters.

Remove carpark

ProposedMarinaSite

Proposed MarinaSite

Slipway Redevelopment

Proposal

Proposed

Swim Bea

ch

No Boati

ng

Zone

ReconfigureCar Park Bank Jetty

Relocate permanent berths to Boat Harbour

& retain jetty foritinerant berthing only

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Toilets0 100 200 300 400 50050

Meters

Facilities / Amenities Jetties PathwaysExisting

Proposed

[d Boat Ramp

Boat Hire Jetty

Jetty for boat ramp

Private Jetty

Jetty ±

90m Wid

e Navigatio

n Channel

Water Skiing

Permitted

No Boating

Zone

Repair steps, new

signage,

pruning.

THE LAKES

ENTRANCE W

ALK

Barkes A

venue

Proposed

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way C

onnec

tion

b/w Cunn

ingha

me an

d Nor

th Ar

ms

No Boating

Zone

[d

&3

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standard

Rationalise priv

ate and boat

hire jetties to

Proposed Marinas

Progressively upgrade pathway to meet shared pathway

standard and consistent

surface tr

eatment

( R E V I E W Z O N I N G )

( R E V I E W Z O N I N G )

Eastern Wharf

Remove carpark

ProposedMarinaSite

Proposed MarinaSite

Slipway - Redevelopas key tourist

attraction including;seafood sales, cafe/

restuarant, toilets and a jetty with itinerantberths for visiting

boats.

ReconfigureCar Park

Approved Boat

Harbour Extension

Proposed WesternBoat

Harbour Expansion

Bank JettyRelocate permanent

berths to Boat Harbour & retain jetty for

itinerant berthing onlyESPLANADE

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0 100 200 300 40050Meters

Facilities / AmenitiesApproved Boat Harbour Extension

Jetties PathwaysExisting

ProposedBoat Hire Jetty

Jetty for boat ramp

Private Jetty

Jetty

±

Proposed Boat Harbour Redevelopment&3 New Boat Sewerage Pumpout Site

[d Boat Ramp

THE LAKES

ENTRANCE W

ALK

Shared Pa

thway Extension to East

ern Cr

eek

No Boating

Zone

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Progressiv

ely upgrade p

athway to meet shared

pathway standard an

d consiste

nt surface

treatment and

extend to Eastern Beach

No Boating

Zone

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PONY CLUBProvide toiletsand lighting,

site for overflowpeaking campingfrom Tourist Park

Provide shade se

ating and bollar

d lighting

next to pathway

along foreshore,

and new

toilet at knoll.

Potential to construct a short

boardwalkwith bird hide.

Improve Rotundadesign locate newsmall playground

here.Eastern Wharf

Replace toilets,relocate commercial fishing activity

to Bullock Is, small tourist development.

Proposed Sitefor approved

community events.

Replace Hire Boat Shed

Refurbish or ReplaceToilet Block

Provide additional shade, seating& new deck &

potentially playequipment.

Seal dirt road &install speed humps,formalise parking.

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Facilities / Amenities Jetties PathwaysExisting

Proposed

±


Toilets

Private Jetty

Proposed Transient Jetty

ÆI

PONY CLUBApprove construction of toiletsand lighting for Pony Club use.Consider potential use of land

for overflow camping.

Provide shade an

d seating, restr

ict

vehicle movement

onto foreshore

Refurbish or Replace

Toilet BlockUpgrade

pathway to

'shared pathway'

standard

LAKE BUNGASeal access road& car park, new

signage

Repair nature trail

Protect high v

alue vegetatio

n

undertake pest

plant animal

control

Maintain adequ

ate water flow

to warm holes

Investigate potential to link shared pathway at Eastern Beach to Lake Bunga.

Refurbish or ReplaceToilet Block

Seal dirt road &install speed humps

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Proposed

±


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GOLF CLUB

Water Skiing

Permitted

Shared Pathway Ext e

nsion

to Eas

tern C

reek

Protect high value foreshore vegetation

TARA LANDINGupgrade track,picnic tables, canoe launching

facility,

Restrictconstruction of new finger jetties along

foreshore

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