Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

4.2.4 RowingCommunication StrategyFacility StrategyLocation StrategyThe Rowing Club is sited on a small peninsula of land atthe end of Botts Road. The Club’s membership is lowand the current facilities are in relatively poor condition.There are no rowing facilities on the Mulwala side of thelake. The Club would like to attract more members andupgrade their facilities, including: connection to the townwater supply, providing an efficient sewerage system,and constructing an improved landing stage. However,at present the Rowing Club is unable to fund any majorworks.Due to the configuration of the lake and the locationof standing dead trees in the water, the location of arowing course is constrained to the vicinity currentlyused. The location of the Rowing Club is not entirelyconsistent with the objectives of the club and the longterm values of the area. As such, the opportunity existsto explore alternative possibilities that can assist withimproving the profile of the club, and the recreationaland landscape values of the current site at Botts Road–––The Rowing Club could actively promote the activityto residents and visitors in order to ensure that thesport has a profile in the region.Explore the opportunity to prepare a plan to guidethe future development of the sport, and how it canoperate in the area - especially in conjunction withsimilar aquatic recreational activities.Prepare and distribute information material aboutrowing in Lake Mulwala, and in the surroundingregion to highlight opportunities for participation.––Explore opportunities for a smaller RowingClub storage facility (including public toilets)and an adjoining launching area.Consider social and administrative aspectsof the Rowing Club as part of a feasibilitystudy for an Aquatic Recreation Facility.–Designate a suitable site for a two to threekilometre rowing course around the Botts Rdto Keenans Rd area, ensure the course is wideenough to permit at least two crews side by side.Policy & Planning Strategy––Rowing should be promoted as suitable waterbased activity on the lake and surroundingrivers, and managed to facilitate thisRestrict powered vessels accessing thedesignated rowing course while in progress.The StrategyDemand Management Strategy–Promote awareness of rowing as apopular recreational sport in the area withappropriate supporting facilities.Page 60