Estuary Name:

LAKE TABOURIE

Status of plan:

Adopted (March 1997)

Actions undertaken:

-Nature Conservation

Foreshore rehabilitation plan included in 2003-2004 Estuary Program Submission

Short St car park relocated in 2003 along with foreshore rehabilitation and path installation

-Water Quality

Septic system surveys undertaken 2002 with low lying systems upgraded 

Sewerage system investigation and design commenced 2001

Stormwater management plan completed in 2005. Included sub-catchment mapping of the urban area and identification of many small catchments with low capture potential for devices. Education initiatives commenced in 2006 with brochure distribution, increased drain stencils and strengthened riparian plantings.

-Erosion and Sedimentation

Stage 1 implementation of the Stormwater Management plan completed 2002

Foreshore erosion study completed in 2003 for area fronting Ocean St. Implementation proposed 2003 following review of consultants report, detailed design, preparation of REF and approval of Development Application under SEPP 71 conditions. Construction completed in 2006 providing erosion protection to foreshore reserve.

-Cultural Heritage

-Flooding

Flood Study proposed funding received brief developed and intended to commence project in 2006

-Fishery

-Recreation, Waterway Access & Boating

-Visual Quality

-Estuary Entrance

Entrance Management Policy Completed 2006. Last intervention in winter 2006.

Natural Resources and Floodplain Management Committee:

Yes

Task Force meetings held:

Biannually with additional meetings on a as needs basis.