Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

1.4 Objectives forchangeThis study identifies opportunities for change that willimprove the use and management of the foreshore andguide future development.These include:––––A clear and concise management system,with defined roles and responsibilities for thevarious authorities that govern the foreshore.Controls governing the development ofpublic facilities and private developmentalong the foreshore, and are dependanton the parkland setting.Clarification of where public access will beencouraged, where different types of pathand facility development will occur and whereinformal access only will be permitted.The establishment of a variety of parklandsettings and differing user experiences.1.5 Strategic frameworkThis document addresses the following elements:–––––––Land and water-based recreationalpursuits associated with the foreshoreCirculation and access withinand along the foreshoreExisting and proposed facilities andstructures on the foreshoreVegetation and habitat associated with the foreshoreThe treatment of the lake edgeThe policy and planning framework to identifyhow actions from the plan will be enshrinedinto Council’s planning processesManagement and planning controlsto protect desirable conditions onand adjacent to the foreshoreStrategies to address these key issues are organisedunder the following headings:– Demand management strategy - therecommended method to manage thedemand surrounding the issue– Communication strategy - how the issue can becommunicated to foreshore users or stakeholders– Facility strategy - what the implications arefor facilities and amenities at the foreshore,given the implementation of the recommendeddemand management strategy– Location strategy - where actions will bedistributed or located along the foreshorePolicy and planning strategy– - recommendedadditions or amendments to policies, planningcontrols and local laws, to protect the directionsof this plan, or address the specific issue.––Clear policies, planning controls and regulationsto protect values, and manage the use anddevelopment around the foreshore.Even when “no change” or no development isrequested, planning and policy may be required tomanage change, existing use (such as dog use)and to preserve current values and vegetationPage 9