Bundalong - Moira Shire Council

9.0 SummaryThe Yarrawonga to Bundalong Foreshore Master Planhas identified a number of initiatives to ensure thatLake Mulwala and the foreshore continue to remain asignificant asset to the local communities of Yarrawongaand Bundalong, and to visitors. Community andstakeholder consultation has highlighted a number ofissues, and also provided an indication of expectationsfor the future of the Lake Mulwala foreshore betweenYarrawonga and Bundalong.To address these, the Yarrawonga to BundalongForeshore Master Plan proposes a set of strategiesand design principles to guide ongoing developmentand management programs. It is considered that theongoing development of the Lake Mulwala foreshorebetween Yarrawonga and Bundalong will ultimatelychange the inherent character of the area, and impacton the current values that are appreciated by localresidents, temporary residents and visitors. Therefore itis imperative that measures are implemented to ensurethat change is managed effectively and appropriately.The Yarrawonga to Bundalong Foreshore Master Planprovides guidance for the management of the LakeMulwala foreshore between Yarrawonga and Bundalong,and proposes a series of concepts for the developmentof activity nodes that will cater for the expectations ofthe land managers, the local community and visitors. Itis a reference document to provide security for futureplanning and to ensure that ongoing development of theforeshore areas is carried out in a managed way thatenhances the values of the area.Priority actionsThe Yarrawonga to Bundalong Foreshore Master Planhas been prepared in collaboration with the responsiblemanagement authorities, the local community andrelevant stakeholders. An important priority is toestablish ‘ownership’ of the master plan so that thereis the commitment and enthusiasm to put the visioninto action. This will then ensure that the appropriateresources are allocated to the various projects and thatthey will be built.Implementation of the Yarrawonga to BundalongForeshore Master Plan will be over a long term period,and will be dependant on the availability of funds toimplement particular projects. As the availability offunds from the immediate management authoritiesmay not coincide with potential funds from externalsources, there needs to be a certain amount of flexibilityin an implementation program. However, as a priority,the resolution and endorsement of managementresponsibilities and the exploration of potential fundingsources needs to be undertaken. This will enable anidea of likely projects that can be undertaken in theshort, medium and longer terms.Access to the lake front is considered to be ofparamount importance to Moira Shire Council,Goulburn-Murray Water, local residents and visitors. Assuch, ensuring that there is clear public access to thelake front is a priority. This can be achieved by a varietyof means;–Ongoing liaison between Goulburn MurrayWater and local residents whose propertiesfront the lake edge. This will also includethe removal of private structures from publicland, and the marking of title boundaries.The Yarrawonga to Bundalong Foreshore Master Planproposes a series of activity nodes along the foreshorein an effort to concentrate facilities and demands inwell managed locations, and to provide low key linksbetween these in order to protect the inherent qualitiesand values.It is considered that the development of these activitynodes will be undertaken over a relatively long timeframe (20 years) dependant on;– Wider strategic programs by land managers (inorder to achieve synergies wherever possible).– Available funding opportunities over and aboveannual capital works programs.– Community initiatives (including stakeholder groupssuch as recreation clubs).– Demand for facilities.Land managers can influence the direction andprioritisation of an implementation program. An integralcomponent of this master plan is to manage thedemand for particular facilities at particular locationsalong the southern foreshore of Lake Mulwala. In orderto achieve this objective that will protect the areas withhigher environmental values, promote increased touristand recreational activities at designated sites, andconsider existing residential amenity, it is recommendedthat the development of upgraded facilities in theexisting built up areas of Yarrawonga and Bundalongbe implemented as a priority. It is considered that thisapproach will provide greater benefit to a larger numberof people in a shorter time frame and therefore be amore effective use of available resources.Once these have been implemented, a wider programthat includes the development of areas with sensitiveenvironmental values and issues should be initiated toallow controlled public access, and the appreciationand preservation of these aspects of Lake Mulwala.––The upgrade or construction of shared paths.The installation of information and directionalsignage.Page 74