Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

4.2.5 Canoeing/KayakingThe Canoe Club operates from the riverside caravanpark west of the weir, under an informal arrangement.Membership of the Canoe Club has been growing inrecent years, and the Club is currently investigatingoptions to expand their facilities.Facility Strategy–Assist the Canoe Club to develop theiractivities at their riverside location (off thelake) caravan site west of the weir.The Club focuses its activity along the Murray River.Use of the foreshore and lake by canoe members islimited to calm days when the water is still enough topaddle along the water’s edge as far as the Yacht Club.Previously, a number of canoe / kayak hire and tourshave operated from the lake. The lack of suitableconditions and edge treatment for safe launching, aswell as increasing insurance costs and variable weatherconditions, make canoeing or kayaking on the lakedifficult.The StrategyDemand Management Strategy–Create a focus for canoe activity on the river,west of the weir, rather than the lake.Communication Strategy–––Work with canoeing and kayaking, yachting, rowingand angling clubs to actively promote these activitiesto residents and visitors, to grow their sports,and plan for the development of joint facilities.Promote canoeing and kayaking as suitable waterbased activities at the lake and surrounding rivers,through Council and the Tourist Information Centre.Prepare a map showing the location of all publicboating facilities for Lake Mulwala to be availableon the Council website, and the Aquatic RecreationClubhouse and Tourist Information Centre.Page 61