13.2 The Wallis Lake Estuary Management Committee - Great Lakes ...

Wallis Lake Estuary Management Plan
U.2
Management Area A, B, C, D, E, F
Management Objective
Assist waterway navigation for all users of the estuary
Action
No
U.2.1
U.2.2
U.2.3
U.2.4
Action
Erect signage on prominent points of Cut Island, Wallis Island, Pitchford Island
(Shallow Bay) and at Junction Point (Coolongolook/Wallingat confluence)
Ensure that channel markers are maintained and replaced promptly when
damaged
Consider providing channel markers (1 or 2) to demarcate the shallow area on
the southern side of Bandicoot Island
Consider providing lit channel markers in the Wallamba Broadwater (3) and at
Hells Gate (1)
Indicative
Cost
Priority Responsibilities Progress
$3,500 High (B3) GLC, DEC,
Waterways
In
High (B3) Waterways Ongoing
Waterways
budget
$1,000 Medium (D3) Waterways
$20,000 Medium (D3) Waterways
Comments
Navigation by novice boaters or recreational boaters unfamiliar with the estuary is hampered by the lack of signage identifying the islands. Signs at prominent points on the
islands that can be clearly seen from a distance of at least 50 m, especially where the high rises of Forster are no longer visible, will increase chart reading skills. The materials
and format of the signage must be consistent with existing signage and meet GLC and DEC requirements. NSW DPI and the Wallis Lake Fish Coop should be consulted on the
proposed location of channel markers to ensure that they do not directly interfere with existing hauling grounds.
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