Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

4.3 Other Aquatic Activities4.3.1 SwimmingThe lake and associated rivers are popular spots forswimming, wading and shallow water play. However,given the lake setting, relatively concentrated boatingactivity and submerged obstacles, swimming at the lakeis inherently dangerous. Demand for swimming, andespecially for wading and water play in the shallows, isincreasing. Despite this, swimming is not encouragedin the lake and river, and is only to be undertaken at theacknowledged risk of the swimmer.Issues associated with swimming and the foreshoreinclude:–Conflict with boating activities.The StrategyDemand Management–Direct all demand for swimming to establishedaquatic recreation sites eg; The Aquatic Centre atBurley Grove, Yarrawonga.Communication Strategy––Provide warning signs at the foreshore notifyingvisitors that the lake is not endorsed as a publicswimming area, and that visitors who choose toswim do so at their own riskUndertake an awareness-raising campaignthrough the Tourist Information Centre, and AquaticRecreation Clubhouse to educate swimmers how tominimise risks and safety precautions needed if theychoose to swim in the lakeLocation Strategy–Focus formal water based recreationalfacilities at Yarrawonga, including the existingaquatic centre and a possible water themedplay space on the lake foreshore.Policy & Planning Strategy––The management authorities do not officiallycondone or endorse swimming in the lake andassociated riversRegularly monitoring water quality to ensurecompliance with the EPA acceptable water qualityfor primary contact recreation activities.–Submerged objects and floating timber trunks in thewater.Facility Strategy–Condition, design and seasonality of on-landswimming and water play facilities.–Consider removing the existing ‘lake pool’ due tosafety reasons.–Water quality, including the increasing occurrence ofblue-green algae in the water.–Explore opportunities for the provision of a watertheme play area on the foreshore at Yarrawonga.–The existing condition and safety of the ‘lake pool’.–The existing ladders along the Yarrawonga foreshorewill remain as a safety measure and a means of exitfrom the water, rather than accessPage 64