4. Ulladulla Harbour - Land - NSW Government

Area B:2 The Boat Launching RampThe current situationA two-lane boat launching ramp has been constructed in the north-eastern corner of the harbour. The ramp is relativelysteep and is more exposed to wave action. A timber jetty with low level landing has been constructed opposite the ramp butis poorly aligned to enable easy tying up of boats while trailers are parked.NE winds also make retrieving vessels a problem.The ramp provides access to deep water and is preferred for launching larger vessels.Area B:2 The Boat Launching Ramp Area is approximately 0.5ha.The visionTo reconstruct the existing facility, providing a milder grade on the ramp, realignment to overcome problem winds and theprovision of pontoons to make boarding of vessels easy to all members of the public.ConsiderationsThe positioning of the facility is extremely important and in particular overcoming swell waves entering the harbour andcatering to different wind directions during the day.Construction of a floating wave attenuator or rubble mould groyne should be assessed.Area B:3 MarinaThe currentsituationArea B:3 harbour area is approximately 5.1ha and currently provides swing moorings for 42 vessels. The water depth belowthe swing-moorings is generally adequate, however larger vessels closer into shore sometimes bottom at low tide.NSW Maritime has responsibility for managing the mooring licences for the recreational vessels.The visionWith the growing demand for moorings along the south coast there is an opportunity to provide more efficient mooringswithin Ulladulla Harbour. A marina development with floating jetties extending from the northern breakwater that isanchored by significant land based activities, such restaurant and skeleton marina facilities / amenities could be developed.ConsiderationsThere is a documented demand for additional moorings in the area and the NSW Maritime Authority currently has anextensive waiting list.Sediments washed down from Millards Creek are deposited on the harbour bed.The northern third of Area B:3 is relatively shallow and consists of rock platforms with scattered sand shoals. As such anydevelopment plans would be subject to detailed engineering and environmental assessment of harbour deepening.To improve wave conditions in the harbour, the southern breakwater may need to be extended.13