Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

4.2.2 Non-powered boatingNon-powered vessels that operate on the lake andassociated rivers are primarily club-based activitieswith affiliated facilities. There are a number of issuessurrounding the use of these non-powered vessels andtheir associated clubs:––––Different vessels have specific water conditionrequirements for successful operationThe sustainability of clubs and their facilities,including tenure arrangementsThe location, provision and condition of clubfacilities, including storage and parking allowancesPotential conflicts with powered vessels4.2.3 Yachting/SailingThe Yacht Club is sited on a high profile area of theforeshore. It has a relatively low membership base forit’s strategic location on the foreshore, though the clubdoes host some significant events. There are no onshoreyachting facilities on the Mulwala side of the lake.The consultation process for this project found strongcommunity support for the Yacht Club, and enthusiasmfor enhancing the use of the clubhouse facilities. TheYacht Club building is used as a regular meeting placefor community groups.The club has a storage compound adjacent to the clubrooms that can accommodate some 20 vessels. This ispoorly located adjoining newly constructed residentialproperties and within a public reserveA small boat ramp facility is located at the corner ofRiver Road and the access road to the Yacht Club.This presents some safety issues, particularly sincethe opening of the local road network through to WittStreet has resulted in increased traffic and pedestriancirculation in this area; drawn to Chinamans Island,the open space reserve and the new residentialdevelopment. Attention to resolving land ownership andmanagement responsibilities for River Road and theaccess road to the Yacht Club will assist in providing theopportunity for a safe and efficient environment aroundthe Yacht Club Precinct.The Yacht Club is currently investigating opportunitiesto upgrade the existing building. There may beopportunities to consolidate aquatic recreation clubactivities to this location, and at the same time provideopportunities for a small function centre or communitymeeting facility.The StrategyDemand Management Strategy–––The number of vessels accessing the lake andrivers should be limited to protect user safetyConsider limiting the size and type of sailing vesselsusing the lake by the design of launching facilities,on-shore storage facilities and licences.Explore the opportunity to develop the YachtClub building as a central clubhouse facilityfor multiple aquatic water sports, and tomaximise its public use and viability.Communication Strategy–Continue to promote on boating regulations to allusers through existing networks and stakeholdergroups, including the Yacht Club.Facility Strategy–––Investigate the feasibility of redeveloping theYacht Club building into an Aquatic RecreationFacility that can accommodate the YachtClub, Angling Club, the Rowing and CanoeClub, plus other water based groups.Also explore opportunities to provide:–––––Social club space and meeting rooms(that can be hired out for functions andevents, including community meetings).Storage space for equipmentChanging rooms, toilets andshowers for members to use.A small kitchen area.Opportunities for a kiosk to beoperated by clubs on event / regattadays or summer weekends.Undertake a review of the yacht storagecompound with land owners, land managersand the Yacht Club to explore opportunitiesfor a viable long-term solution that addressesall of the parties priorities and objectives.Policy & Planning Strategy––Encourage the Aquatic Recreation Clubhousemembers to take up the Marine Association ofAustralia’s “Clean Marinas Australia” program; anational, voluntary accreditation system for vesselrelated clubs and industry to reduce ‘non-pointsource pollution’ and promote clean air and water.Review the current planning zone in thisarea to ensure that the desired activities,facilities and functions can occur (seePlanning framework for further details)–Promote yachting as a suitable waterbased activity on the lake, through Counciland the Tourist Information Centre.Page 59