Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy

Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy
9.7 Tomakin and Surrounds
9.7.1 Background
The Landscape
Tomakin and the surrounds comprises the urban areas of Tomakin, Mossy Point and
Broulee. These three urban areas are located along the foreshores of Broulee Bay. Mossy
Point lies in the central area and is bounded by Candlagan Creek to the south and the
Tomaga River to the north. The upper tidal reaches of the Tomaga River support several
oyster farms. Around Mossy Point several sensitive wetlands can be found. Figure 9-10
shows the location of Tomakin and surrounding areas.
Figure 9-10 Tomakin Topographic Map
The 2001 census recorded 2 388 people in the area and 2 100 dwellings. Council has
identified that the population growth in this area will be accommodated within the zoned
urban expansion areas near Tomakin as new subdivision and the remaining within existing
developed areas. Due to development pressures, Council has also nominated additional
land areas west of Tomakin that may be suitable for urban subdivision. Although the timing
of development of the various areas cannot be predicted with certainty, it is accepted that
the predicted population increase is sustainable. This area also supports a significant tourist
population, with the population increasing to about 1 600 during the peak holiday season.
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