Aireys Inlet Recreation Infrastructure Strategy ... - Surf Coast Shire

Whist Council may wish to consider other uses to support tourism limited, it isrecommended that infrastructure on the Gilbert Street and Boundary Road Reserve belimited to accommodate walking and environmental appreciation/ education activities, inline with the development principles for nature reserves in the Open Space Plan.Before any works commence a decision as to which agency (Council or DSE) manages the site, and amanagement plan needs to be prepared to protect fauna, and the vulnerable and significant flora.Considerable benefits would be provided to residents if this site, so close to town,provided opportunities for walking and environmental education/ appreciation.Suggested improvements to the reserve include:–– Fence and revegetate selective areas along the boundary and where pathshave developed to manage use. Define a key entry point and the alignmentof the tracks to remain, and connect to create several loops–– Sign from the Surf Coast Walk–– Do not provide recreation facilities on the site, other than trails,fencing and interpretative and directional signagePart 2 Infrastructure Details And Options 39–– Undertake revegetation and habitat protection works to protect vulnerable and significant flora and fauna–– Develop an interpretation plan for the Reserve. Erect directional, interpretative andname signs at relevant points of interest and name key plants along the trailPrior to any development Council should discuss future development and managementwith the department of Sustainability and Environment, as the site is crown land.133096