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Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementExpand the role of the CoastalEnvironment Centre in raisingawareness and working withthe community of coastalmanagement, sustainability andclimate changeIdentify and quantify theeconomic, social and employmentvalue of the beach, coast andwaterways to the communityImprove and extend the networkof coastal walkwaysInvestigate the feasibility of beachnourishment/ beach protectionmeasures in conjunction withSydney Coastal Councils Group(SCCG)Maintain and service beach,coastal & estuary facilitiesMaintain and service beach,coastal & estuary facilitiesPromote the CoastalAmbassadors' Program inpartnership with Surf Life SavingAustraliaProvide planning, design,investigation and management ofbeaches, coastline and estuariesActionUpdateInvestigate the expansion of therole of the Coastal Environment Centre CompletedSupport the SCCG project in thedevelopment of Sydney BeachesValuation ProjectDevelop a program for theimprovement and extension of thenetwork of coastal walkwaysAssist SHOROC and SCCG in theinvestigation of the feasibility ofbeach nourishment/beachprotection measuresOngoing maintenance and servicingof beach, coastal & estuary facilitiesProvide lifeguard services andsupport for lifesaving activitiesOngoing promotion of the CoastalAmbassadors’ Program in partnershipwith Surf Life Saving AustraliaInvestigate the provision of food andbeverage outlets within or adjacentto public buildingsOngoingProgramCompletedOngoingProgramOngoingProgramCompletedOngoingProgramOngoingProgramAction CommentsResponsibleBusiness UnitCoastal Environment Centre refurbished using sustainable building elements toNatural Environmentprovide further scope to capture regional initiatives, in particular climate change and& Educationsea level rise impacts and to make the centre more self sufficient.400 interviews with relevant stakeholders, resulting in over 40 000 individualresponses received. Data analysis ongoing and to be reported in September 2009.Coastal walkways upgrading program has been developed with priorities listed andcosted.Plan is to be implemented immediately.Prioity locations include Narrabeen ,Turrimetta and Newport Headland tracks.Consultant appointed by SCCG to undertake the investigation. All formal projectcontractual arrangements and project content finalised in June. Catchmentmanagement staff participated in the selection process and development of theproject plan.Cleansing of beaches, estuaries and rock pools undertaken to a regularmaintenance roster.Completed for the financial year. Report being prepared outling Council'scommitment including donations to surf clubs. Council adopted in September 2009Coastal Ambassadors Program facilitated through Coastal Environment Centre in aneffective partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia - around 30 volunteer lifesaversgraduated in 2008-2009Council staff continually seek potential sites and investigate opportunities for furtherdevelopment in this area.Catchment ManagementReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesCatchment ManagementReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesNatural Environment& EducationReserves, Recreation& Building Services72
Valuing and Caring for our Natural EnvironmentStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBeach &CoastalManagementBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityBiodiversityProvide planning, design,investigation and management ofbeaches, coastline and estuariesProvide planning, design,investigation and management ofbeaches, coastline and estuariesReview coastal vulnerabilityassessments in view of the latestclimate change and sea level riseprojectionsUpgrade beach, coastal &estuary facilitiesUpgrade beach, coastal &estuary facilitiesContinually enforce relevantlegislation to reduce the negativeimpacts on biodiversityContinually identify, monitorand prosecute all breaches ofenvironmental legislationContinually identify, monitorand prosecute all breaches ofenvironmental legislationCreate, review and implementPlans of Management Plan forall public lands including aquaticreservesContinue the Preparation of Plans ofManagement for Reserves associatedwith wharvesProvide planning, design, investigationand management of beaches,coastline and estuariesIncorporate controls into LEP & DCP& Part V to achieve sustainablecoastal management practices in alldevelopmentReconstruct Bilgola Beach Kiosk andsecure tenant in accordance withbusiness planImplement Capital ImprovementProgramEnforce relevant legislationEnforce breaches of environmentallegislationProvision of technical informationrelating to breaches of environmentallegislationAudit & establish priority for creation /review Plans of ManagementActionUpdateNotProgressingOngoingProgramDeferred toNext QtrProgressingCompletedCompletedCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedAction CommentsOn hold awaiting finalisation of the Church Point POM.Service provided as required.Deferred until coastal vunerability assessments completed.Negotiations currently underway with potential leasee.Majority of works completed eg. Avalon surf club painting and repairs , Nth Avalonamenities refurbishment, Old Wharf Res. upgrades, Winnererremy Bay foreshoreupgrades, and Dark Gully reserve upgrades . Some projects underway but not yetcompleted due to wet weather and staff shortages eg. Saltpan and Refuge Covetrack upgrades , Algona walking track upgrades , Bicentennial Coastal Walkwayupgrades and risk management in bushland reserves.Required action is assessed on an individual basis depending on the circumstancesidentified by either penalty infringement or court action where necessary.Breaches are assessed and action determined on an individual basis. Matters maybe dealt with through penalty infringement or court action as required.”Information provided as the need arises.A draft report for determining priority listing of Plans of Management has beencreated. This is in addition to a list of natural area reseves in Pittwater and theirsuggested priority listing (high to low priority). A draft Master Plan format has alsobeen created.ResponsibleBusiness UnitReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesCatchment ManagementReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesEnvironmentalComplianceEnvironmentalComplianceReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesNatural Environment& Education73
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