Woolgoolga Lake Estuary Coastal Zone Management Plan (7.9MB)

333Strategy 3 - Foreshores and Riparian Areas3The riparian vegetation of the estuary (vegetation bordering the waterway) is predominantly in moderate tovery good condition (GeoLINK et al, 2011). Only a small area of the riparian zone is in very poor condition,occurring on the southern foreshore of Woolgoolga Lake, immediately adjacent to the residential area ofSunset Lakes Estate.The riparian vegetation along the foreshores of Woolgoolga Lake provides a significant contribution tomaintaining estuary health, ecology, bank stability and the scenic values of Woolgoolga Lake. The objectivesof this strategy are to enhance, protect and restore natural values to riparian and foreshore areas whilemaintaining and enhancing existing passive water and land based recreational experiences and opportunitiesand the scenic values of the lake.This strategy also addresses bank erosion impacts to foreshore values of Woolgoolga Lake. Bank erosion isnot a significant issue in the Woolgoolga Lake estuary (GeoLINK et al., 2011) due to the relatively low energyenvironment of the estuary, the cohesive nature of the bank materials, and the mostly well-vegetated estuarybanks. Nevertheless, active management is required in some locations where minor bank erosion intersectswith areas of importance from a recreational, estuarine health, or estuarine ecology perspective.3.1 Summary of Proposed ActionsEstablish a defined edge between mown land and riparian vegetation along the southern foreshore ofWoolgoolga Lake adjacent to Sunset Lakes Estate.Improve the extent of riparian vegetation along the southern foreshore of Woolgoolga Lake adjacent toSunset Lakes Estate.Modify the existing landscape plan for the Woolgoolga Lakeside Reserve Picnic Area.Establish a defined edge between mown land and riparian vegetation along the foreshore of WoolgoolgaLakeside Reserve Picnic Area and Woolgoolga Lakeside Caravan Park and revegetate riparian areas.Construct a foreshore platform to enhance water edge recreational use and address bank erosion at thecentral and most popular section of the Lakeside Reserve Picnic Area.Maintain and enhance other water edge access points at Lakeside Reserve Picnic Area.3.1.1 Related StrategiesStrategy 11 Recreational facilities and opportunities.Strategy 13 Visual amenity.3.1.2 Objectives AddressedImplement bank stabilisation and rehabilitation works in areas with important estuary values.Restore terrestrial habitats of high ecological or conservation value.Maintain and enhance existing passive water and land based recreational experiences and opportunitiesin a manner that complements and sustains the natural values of the estuary.Enhance, protect and restore natural values to foreshore areas.Preserve and enhance the natural appearance of the lake particularly along the foreshores.Optimise the attractive outlook across the lake and creeks from path routes, recreation areas and otherdestinations for public enjoyment.Coastal Zone Management Plan - Woolgoolga Lake Estuary1616-100425