Lake Conjola Bank Stabilisation

Foreshore protection works will be undertaken by Council along the Lake Conjola foreshore from mid-2026. The works aim to combat erosion, restore threatened habitats, enhance water quality, and ensure safe access. Access may be limited during works.

Aerial photograph of Lake Conjola estuary in New South Wales, showing calm waterways, moored boats, the Holiday Haven caravan park along the right shoreline with caravans and trees, and the natural sand spit in the background. This area is the focus of the Lake Conjola Bank Stabilisation project for foreshore protection and erosion control.

Project StatusPlanning
Where 1A Lake Conjola Entrance Rd, Lake Conjola 2539
Estimated completion date26 June 2026
Last reviewed 22 June 2026

About the project

Council is planning to restore a section of eroded foreshore at Lake Conjola Holiday Haven and the adjacent foreshore reserve.

The site is located on the southern foreshore of Lake Conjola, approximately 500m in length and runs the length of the caravan park and carpark of Conjola Beach Boat Ramp.

This site is listed as a priority in the final draft of the Lake Conjola Coastal Management Program (CMP), which has been adopted and is pending certification.

Visit the CMP Get Involved page for details.

Project purpose

Council is planning foreshore protection works to:

reduce erosion
improve habitat for threatened species and ecological communities
protect public access and amenity

What’s happening

These works will improve the look and function of the foreshore while protecting access, amenity and vegetation at the site.

We’ve engaged experienced contractors to deliver the following works:

Creation of a 2–3 metre riparian buffer (vegetated strip of land) using suitable low‑growing native species, with gaps for water access
Installation of saltmarsh benches (engineered structures to stabilise the shoreline) for creation of marine habitat and filtering of stormwater runoff
Installation of rock beaching, or strategic placement of angulated rocks, to address erosion
Conversion of concrete spoon drains to vegetated swales (shallow excavated channel) to slow water flow, allowing sediments and contaminants to settle before reaching the lake
Creation of formalised access points to provide safe and easy access to the water

This work is scheduled to commence soon, with expected completion by the end of September 2026.

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