Estuary Name:

NARRAWALLEE INLET

Status of plan:

Plan adopted by taskforce 2002

Actions undertaken:

Foreshore landscape plan for Narrawallee inlet developed in consultation with task force and community residents group.

-Nature Conservation

Bushcare group is currently undertaking environmental improvements including large amounts of weed mapping and significant ongoing control activities. The coastal dune environment is much healthier for the substantial efforts of the volunteers.

-Water Quality

Review of Stormwater Management Plan completed 2005 with revision of sub-catchment hydrology and hydraulics. Education via drain stencilling implemented to improve awareness of link between urban drainage and inlet water quality and environmental health. 

-Erosion and Sedimentation

Foreshore erosion study of Narrawallee Inlet completed. Detailed design of foreshore revetment works in eroded areas and more natural rehabilitation works in less vulnerable locations completed with preparation of REF and Development Application approval. Construction completed in 2006

-Cultural Heritage

-Flooding

No floodplain management study is planned. However, at risk locations identified in the Coastal Hazard Risk Assessment are now identified for detailed hazard investigations and management planning as part of the City Wide Coastal Management Planning project. Refer Coastal management section for more detail.

-Fishery

Interim strategy adopted and implemented for the management of the invasive aquatic weed Caulerpa Taxifolia

-Recreation, Waterway Access & Boating

Boat ramp and reserve car park upgrades proposed

Revetment works included rebuilding and improving access to beach from reserve.

Walking track and park facility upgrade proposed in the Foreshore Landscape Plan (to be implemented over the next three years)

Narrawallee Inlet Walking track upgrade completed in partnership with Council, Greencorp, Work for the Dole and the Bush care group

-Visual Quality

-Estuary Entrance

Generally stable and open

Task Force:

Yes

Task Force meetings held

Biannually