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Policy, Resources & Reserves Committee 14 February 2012 - Item 22 - Attachment A

Policy, Resources & Reserves Committee 14 February 2012 - Item 22 - Attachment A

Policy, Resources & Reserves Committee 14 February 2012 - Item 23

Policy, Resources & Reserves Committee 14 February 2012 - Item 23

Policy, Resources & Reserves Committee 14 February 2012 - Item 23

For more information contact the Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Group Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra • Telephone (02) 4429 3111 • Fax (02) 4422 1816 • PO Box 42 Nowra 2541 Southern District Office – Deering Street, Ulladulla • Telephone (02) 4429 8999 • Fax (02) 4429 8939 • PO Box 737 Ulladulla [email protected] • www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

FORESHORE RESERVES POLICY

Policy Number: POL11/109 Adopted: xxxxx

Minute Number: MIN05.814 File: 29352E

Produced By: Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Group Review Date: xxxxx

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CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................... 1

2. STATEMENT ............................................................................................... 1

2.1. What are foreshore reserves?.................................................................................... 1

2.2. Public use and value of foreshore reserves ............................................................. 2

2.3. Cultural significance of foreshore reserves ............................................................. 2

2.4. Environmental significance of foreshore reserves .................................................. 3

2.5. Collaborative management ........................................................................................ 4

2.6. Legislative & policy framework .................................................................................. 5

3. PROVISIONS .............................................................................................. 6

3.1. Community involvement ............................................................................................ 6

3.2. Community education ................................................................................................ 7

3.3. Protection (buffer) zones ............................................................................................ 7

3.4. Vegetation removal ..................................................................................................... 8

3.5. Public enjoyment & aesthetic qualities ..................................................................... 9

3.6. Views .......................................................................................................................... 10

3.7. Pedestrian & vehicle & access................................................................................. 10

3.8. Boating ....................................................................................................................... 11

3.9. Unauthorised encroachments .................................................................................. 12

3.10. Bushfire mitigation ................................................................................................ 13

3.11. Stormwater ............................................................................................................. 14

3.12. Illegal dumping ...................................................................................................... 15

3.13. Mowing ................................................................................................................... 15

3.14. Pets & feral animals .............................................................................................. 16

3.15. Seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials .......................................... 16

3.16. Wharves & jetties ................................................................................................... 17

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3.17. Aboriginal cultural heritage .................................................................................. 17

3.18. Shorebirds.............................................................................................................. 18

3.19. Policy provisions summary .................................................................................. 18

4. IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................. 22

5. REVIEW .................................................................................................... 22

6. APPLICATION OF ESD PRINCIPLES ...................................................... 22

7. APPENDIX ONE - RELEVANT LEGISLATION......................................... 23

8. APPENDIX TWO - RELEVANT POLICY .................................................. 29

9. APPENDIX THREE – FORESHORE RESERVES ..................................... 33

10. APPENDIX FOUR – ‘TREE VANDALISM SITE’ SIGNAGE ...................... 54

11. APPENDIX FIVE – UNAUTHORISED ENCROACHMENT ASSESSMENT SHEET ............................................................................................................ 55

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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide a management framework to guide decision making and to determine how foreshore reserves should be used and managed. The Foreshore Reserves Policy aims to provide direction and certainty in the future management of these valued resources. It also aims to provide for future recreational needs as well as for property and environmental protection. The Policy will clearly outline Council’s role and will describe opportunities for community involvement in the appropriate management of these areas in accordance with relevant legislation and policy (Appendix One & Two). Where anything in this policy conflicts with a Council-adopted specific area Plan of Management, State or Federal policy or legislation, the provisions of the adopted plan, policy or legislation will apply.

2. STATEMENT

Foreshore reserves are highly valued for their social, cultural, economic, and environmental attractions. By their very nature, these reserves have a degree of environmental sensitivity as the transition zone between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Foreshore reserves have been evolving and changing naturally for thousands of years and the rate of change has been dependent on natural forces such as wind and water. It is these active forces that attract people to recreate, live and work around foreshores thereby bringing a new suite of pressures to these sensitive areas. The following statements provide background to formation of the Foreshore Reserves Policy. 2.1. What are foreshore reserves? Along our coasts, rivers and estuaries, a network of open space has been preserved in public ownership. This network has been developing since the 1860s in recognition of the basic need of the community to access open spaces for their physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. These significant areas have been preserved in public ownership to provide environmental protection to natural bushland and coastal / riparian ecosystems and to provide opportunities for human enjoyment of these unique environments. They are collectively identified as Foreshore Reserves and commence from the high water mark. All foreshore reserves are public resources under public ownership and are managed by various levels of government. Within the Shoalhaven City Council area, foreshore reserves are described as Council Land (Community Land) or Crown Land (Council as Trust Manager or having a Care, Control and Management responsibility). These reserves adjoin permanent water bodies or intermittent watercourses including oceans, estuaries, lakes, rivers, creeks, watercourses and wetlands. Under section 36 of the NSW Local Government Act – Council’s charter for the management of Community Land – Community Land is further categorised as one, or more, of the following – sportsground, park, general community use, area of cultural significance or natural area. Natural Areas must be further categorised as foreshore, bushland, wetland, escarpment, or watercourse or foreshore.

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The Act, as amended in 1998 and its Regulation has provided provides Councils with guidelines to ensure all community land is appropriately categorised and managed in accordance with identified management objectives, described in the Act as core objectives. The core objectives for management of community land categorised as foreshore are:

a) To maintain the foreshore as a transition area between the aquatic and the terrestrial environment, and to protect and enhance all functions associated with the foreshore’s role as a transition area; and

b) The facilitate the ecologically sustainable use of the foreshore, and to mitigate impact on the foreshore by community use.

Land that is categorised as a natural area should be further categorised as foreshore under Section 36(5) of the Act if the land is situated on the water’s edge and forms a transition zone between the aquatic and terrestrial environment. Although many parcels of foreshore land extend inland for considerable distances, this policy primarily aims to manage impacts on those areas that represent the transition zone between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. However, the policy also aims to manage natural and/or human impacts as appropriate, to protect the integrity of natural systems and the capacity of the reserves to meet the recreational needs of users. Current foreshore reserves under Council’s ownership or management are listed in Appendix Three. 2.2. Public use and value of foreshore reserves Predominant users of Council’s foreshore reserves are the local community. Other users of these reserves are tourists who visit the areas for their natural attractions on a seasonal basis. These areas provide many opportunities for outdoor/nature based recreation pursuits including activities such as walking, fishing, swimming, surfing, diving and other more passive activities such as photography, painting, picnicking and relaxation. Community values are the attributes which make something important to the community as a whole. Community values have informed the development of legislation to protect these areas. They also provide the basis for the development of Plans of Management, and this Policy. Permissible uses and activities on Crown reserves are broadly defined by the public purposes of the reservation, in conjunction with any conditions and provisions within the specific zoning of Council’s Local Environment Plan. Crown public recreation reserves are required to be managed by Council for uses and activities which are supportive or ancillary to public recreation. 2.3. Cultural significance of foreshore reserves Foreshore reserves may contain items that are culturally significant to both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal communities. Protection of such items is an objective of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) either as heritage items or relics. Historic relics may be any deposit, object or material evidence that is more than 50 years old relating to use or settlement in the Shoalhaven that is a fixture or is wholly or partly within the ground or under the water. Non Aboriginal heritage items may include wharves, jetties, bridges, landing ramps, seawalls,

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swimming pools, saw milling activities, etc., and are already protected by the Heritage Act. A permit may be required from the Heritage Council to demolish or to disturb any such item. Heritage items are afforded protection (by way of development consent being required) when listed as an item in Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP), State Government Regional Plan, NSW State Register or the National Estate. Consent may also be required from a State Authority when listed on a NSW State Agency Register. For heritage items, a development proposal which distributes the item or its curtilage must be accompanied by a heritage impact assessment. For heritage relics, development consent will also be required where work is proposed and a permit from the Heritage Council is usually required when it is likely the relic may be disturbed. Foreshore reserves have the potential to contain Aboriginal heritage items and values which may be represented by shell middens, artefact scatters, axe grinding grooves or Aboriginal burials that are protected under the National Parks & Wildlife Act. These reserves may also contain other elements of Aboriginal heritage such as bush foods and medicines. It is important that significant Aboriginal sites and foreshore places that are of cultural significance to local Aboriginal people are protected and that Council manages such areas in consultation with local Aboriginal people. Council’s LEP also required requires Council to consider the effects on Aboriginal significance resulting from any development and to consult with local Aboriginal communities. Areas of cultural significance may include areas and places of special importance to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people through their direct access and use, either today or in the past. They may contain physical evidence of occupation or of natural resources which have been used as teaching tools or other purposes. The Shoalhaven also contains sites of geological significance such as Tapalla Point at Huskisson, and coastal rock platforms. Those sites that have already been identified as heritage items described in Schedule 7 of the Shoalhaven LEP are to be protected through the application of such State legislation. Management of Heritage items are is facilitated through the preparation of Conservation Management Plans or Conservation Policies. Potential impacts to such items from proposed developments will be addressed through Heritage Impact Statements containing a range of strategies designed to maintain or enhance the stated significance of the item. 2.4. Environmental significance of foreshore reserves Foreshores are characterised by complex interactions within and between species and the physical environment on which they depend. Foreshore ecosystems have been subject to much development pressure. Hence foreshore reserves may contain vegetation communities of conservation significance and prime habitat for threatened species. Shoalhaven’s foreshores include important nesting areas of threatened shorebirds (Little Tern, Hooded Plover, Pied and Sooty Oystercatchers) and foraging areas for a suite of State, National and Internationally protected migratory bird species. As stated above, foreshores represent a transition zone between aquatic and terrestrial environments. Vegetated foreshores help to reduce erosion through soil stabilisation and through a reduction in the erosional energy of rainfall. Leaf litter and fallen branches/trees provide food and/or habitat for aquatic organisms including fish breeding and feeding sites. These principles apply equally to foreshores in riparian, estuarine and coastal locations.

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Council is committed to integrating the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development in all Council’s planning, decision making and actions. The Shoalhaven LEP identifies that the aim of ESD is “to work towards an ecologically sustainable future through the proper management, development, protection, restoration, enhancement and conservation of the environment of the City.” The Guidelines for integrating the principles of ecologically sustainable development (ESD) into Shoalhaven City Council activities provides a framework for an wholistic approach to the management of foreshore reserves. 2.5. Collaborative management This policy recognises the unique inheritance of foreshore reserves and recognises that Council has a stewardship responsibility to pass these reserves on to successive generations of Shoalhaven residents in a way that does not compromise the integrity or future enjoyment of these resources. In view of the scale and complexity of these resources, effective management of foreshore reserves is dependent on a collaborative management approach equally committed to and supported by Council and the community. The Foreshore Reserves Policy aims to set out Council’s and the community’s responsibilities and commitment to the appropriate management of publicly owned foreshore reserves. 2.5.1. The nature of settlement in the Shoalhaven reflects the value placed on foreshore locations by the community. Foreshores are the locations where the majority of residents and visitors choose to recreate. Feedback from residents demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the environmental qualities of healthy foreshore ecosystems. Healthy foreshore ecosystems are characterised by abundance of bird life, presence of native animals, a diversity of native flora and an absence of degrading factors such as weeds, erosion and rubbish.

Community's expectations of Council

Community awareness of the important practical function of foreshore reserves is growing. Coastal dune systems provide protection from severe storms by absorbing energy from storm surges. Foreshore vegetation helps provide stable riverbanks that resist erosion. With widespread acceptance among the scientific community of the reality of global warming and the threat of sea level rise, the significance of the role of these important areas as buffers for private property protection is growing. The assimilation of government policy on Ecologically Sustainable Development into Federal and State legislation recognises the need by Government to manage natural resources in a way that does not compromise the opportunities of future generations. Council is therefore mandated to ensure the protection of these resources on behalf of the community for future generations of Shoalhaven residents. The challenge for Shoalhaven City Council is how to manage these resources to meet the broad recreation needs of the community and to ensure that such enjoyment does not result in their long term degradation. To this end, Council undertakes to manage foreshore reserves in accordance with this policy and to ensure a continued supply of quality information to improve community understanding, appreciation and conservation of foreshore reserves.

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2.5.2. As a measure of public appreciation of foreshore reserves, numerous community groups contribute countless volunteer hours to their protection and restoration. The involvement of community groups is an integral component of Council’s management strategy and provides for community participation through Council’s BushCare and ParkCare programmes.

Council's expectations of the community

Given the demonstrated commitment of so many residents, it is reasonable for Council to further the aim of increased collaboration with residents. This aim recognised our common ownership of these resources and acknowledges shared responsibility for their management and protection. Collaborative management does not necessarily require direct involvement through one of Council’s Care programmes. Rather it requires an acknowledgement of the inter-reliance between Council and the community for the protection of these areas. The length of coastline supporting foreshore reserves is measured in kilometres. As such, Council cannot guarantee that negative impacts will not be occasioned or that vandalism will not occur. Increasing community and Council awareness of the need to work collaboratively will contribute significantly to the protection of these areas in the long term. 2.6. Legislative & policy framework The management of public land requires compliance with a suite of Commonwealth and State government legislation and policy. A brief description of relevant government legislation and policy follows with a more detailed description provided in Appendix One & Two. 2.6.1. The main pieces of legislation that guide and direct management of Council owned and managed foreshore reserves include:

Legislation influencing foreshore reserve management

Local Government Act 1993 The Crowns Land Act 1989 The Fisheries Management Act 1994 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 Native Vegetation Act 2003 Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 Rural Fires Act 1997 NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Protection Of Environment Operations Act 1997 Water Management Act 2000 Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948 (repealed) Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Companion Animals Act 1998 NSW Heritage Act 1977 Impounding Act 1993

2.6.2. Policy documents influencing foreshore reserve management

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The main policy documents that influence management of Council owned and managed foreshore reserves include: NSW Coastal Policy 1997 NSW Wetlands Management Policy 1996 CityPlan (Shoalhaven City Council) June 2000 Shoalhaven City Council Community

Strategic Plan State Environmental Planning Policies nos. 14 (Coastal Wetlands), 26 ( Littoral

Rainforests, ) & 71 Coastal Protection and Infrastructure). Generic Community Land Plans of Management (Shoalhaven City Council) 2001 NSW State Rivers and Estuary Policy 1996 Estuary Management Plans (Shoalhaven City Council) Shoalhaven City Council Wharves and Jetties Policy Shoalhaven City Council’s LEP (1985) and draft LEP (2009) NSW Coastal Hazard Policy 1990 (superseded) Food and Beverages Outlets on Crown Reserves Policy 2001 Crown Lands Caravan Park Policy 1990 Shoalhaven City Council's Strategic Companion Animals Management Plan

(SCAMP).Policy Access Areas For Dogs Policy (Shoalhaven City Council) Playground Strategy/other Active Various rRecreation Sstrategies of Council

3. PROVISIONS

The following policy provisions are based on management issues identified through a range of public consultations for successive Council Management Plans as well as for CityPlan, Estuary Management Plans, Stormwater Management Plan, generic Plans of Management and specific area Plans of Management. Public consultation has taken the form of public meetings, written submissions and direct comment through Estuary Management Task Forces. These plans are also informed by ad hoc requests from residents in response to perceived environmental threats. Management issues have also been identified by a range of Commonwealth and State legislation introduced to manage identified conflicts. In the following section, a clear statement of intent with regard to Council’s position supports the description of the specific Management Issue. In many cases, Council’s position has already been articulated via an adopted Management Plan, Estuary Management Plan or other strategic planning document. This policy aims to draw together all identified Management Issues to more clearly enunciate Council’s commitment to foreshore reserves. 3.1. Community involvement The role of the community is especially important to ensure restoration and ongoing protection of foreshore reserves. As described above, Council’s ‘Care’ programmes provide the opportunity for persons to be involved in a range of Council-authorised activities through ‘Care’ groups (i.e. Bushcare/Parkcare groups). The work of these groups provides ‘value added’ outcomes and a sense of community pride in these reserves. Where possible, the activities of ‘Care’ groups will be locally promoted to highlight the activities of the group and to raise awareness of local environmental issues.

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Through improved management of the volunteer program, Council is achieving practical and meaningful outcomes that provide volunteers with social, educational and health benefits as rewards for their efforts.

Policy Statement Council will continue to actively support, promote and develop ‘Care’ groups (i.e.

Bushcare / Parkcare groups) working on approved restoration and improvement projects. Community members who wish to contribute to the management of a foreshore reserve(s) are encouraged to join the programme.

3.2. Community education Scientific inquiry has confirmed the complexity of natural systems and processes. Quality outcomes in foreshore management are a product of sound scientific information blended with sound decision making processes. Community involvement in decision making is critical to good, workable outcomes. However, given the complexity of information on natural systems, Council is obliged to work with its staff and the community to ensure appropriate information is provided to facilitate quality decision making. Council has identified this need in a range of strategic planning documents, in particular, Estuary Management Plans. To effectively meet the stated objectives of these plans, Council shall develop an education plan to cover the specific issues raised in these plans.

Policy Statement Council will foster collaborative and responsible foreshore management through the

preparation of educational material to raise awareness in the form of newsletters, interpretative signage, leaflets and brochures.

Council will facilitate a common understanding among staff of the foreshore policy by

training staff involved in implementation.

3.3. Protection (buffer) zones Healthy, intact foreshores are necessary for the protection of private property from extreme weather/climatic events as was seen in a number of locations including Mollymook and Collingwood Beach in 1974 and as is currently evident through natural processes at Culburra and Currarong. Under storm wave attack the sand stored in our dune systems is transported offshore where ift forms bars across which waves break, dissipating their energy before reaching the shoreline. Lack of a healthy store of sand in a dune system exacerbates erosion at the shoreline and increases the distance inland that waves can penetrate. Foreshore reserves therefore play a critical role in protecting property from the threat of erosion from ocean storms, flooding following heavy rains and stream bank erosion along rivers and creeks. Many dune systems and foreshores have been weakened through development and vegetation clearing. This policy aims to highlight the importance of these systems in storm-proofing urban areas. Recognition of the buffering capacity of foreshore reserves will facilitate responsible collaborative management of the Shoalhaven’s foreshore reserve network to ensure the integrity of these protection zones is maintained to a high level. Given the scale of impacts

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on foreshores across the City, it is appropriate to raise public awareness of the important function of these areas through public education as discussed above.

Policy Statement Council shall further its collaborative management approach through appropriate

public awareness-raising of the buffering (protective) role of foreshore reserves to ensure improved levels of protection for private property.

Council’s preference is for approved remediation of foreshore buffer zones that have

been malicious damaged by an identified person(s) prior to the use of available legal provisions.

3.4. Vegetation removal Healthy foreshore vegetation communities are central to the sustainability of foreshore reserves for current and future generations of Shoalhaven residents. The need for intact coastal/foreshore vegetation communities has been noted above in terms of the important role they play in protecting private property and public infrastructure. The extrinsic value of foreshore vegetation for wind-breaks, bank stabilisation or shade is strongly recognised by the community. This policy also recognises the intrinsic value of foreshore vegetation for the protection it affords to wildlife – particularly native birds – and for its representation of original vegetation communities. These values have shaped Council policy in Estuary Management Plans and Plans of Management for public reserves. Council is committed to combating the wilful destruction of vegetation on public land. Where there is irrefutable evidence of tree destruction by poisoning, cutting or other means, Council will take steps to raise awareness of the specific act of vandalism through regulatory/advisory signage. In addition, Council’s Ranger Services will letter-box-drop the adjoining properties informing them of the important role of foreshore vegetation and Council’s commitment to its protection, requesting information and advising of the penalties under the legislation. Attempts will also be made to raise community awareness through the media to publicise the scale of the problem in some localities. It is recommended that signage convey a simple but effective message to residents. In the past, signs contained a variety of wording. It is appropriate to simplify and standardise this approach by simply signposting ‘Tree Vandalism Site’. This step is recommended in view of growing concern as shown by a significant increase in the number of such incidents reported by the public. An example of the recommended sign is shown as Appendix Four. In locations/areas where Council has identified ongoing and/or significant unauthorised removal of vegetation, Council will act to implement measure to identify the offenders to remediate/rehabilitate the damaged area. Council will also consider installation of signage or pursue other measures deemed appropriate. In such instances it is proposed to report the circumstances and extent of damage to appropriate Committees of Council for guidance and direction on action to be taken. Fallen or cut timber in low use non-maintained natural foreshore areas will be made safe to ensure no risk to reserve users. Fallen timbers in natural foreshore areas shall be left in the

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location in which they fall or are placed if they impinge upon public use. Whether they fall into the water or on land, their role in the provision of habitat, shelter or food is recognised.

Policy Statement Council will raise the community’s awareness of the negative impacts of vegetation

removal within foreshore reserves through media releases, regulatory/advisory signage and letter-box-drops of adjoining residences.

Fallen timbers in low use non-maintained natural foreshore areas shall be made safe

by Council and remain on site to provide for habitat, shelter or food for dependant organisms.

Fallen timbers in high use maintained foreshore areas shall be removed in accordance

with Council’s maintenance schedule to minimise evident public risk. Council’s preference is for approved remediation where illegal removal or damage to

foreshore vegetation has occurred by identified person(s) prior to the use of available legal provisions.

In locations/areas where Council has identified ongoing and/or significant

unauthorised removal of vegetation, Council will act to implement measures to identify the offenders to remediate/rehabilitate the damaged area. Council will also consider installation of signage or pursue other measures deemed appropriate.

3.5. Public enjoyment & aesthetic qualities Foreshore reserves are recognised and valued for the recreational opportunities they provide. Council is committed to effective Rrecreation Pplanning to deliver a range of products and services to meet diverse recreational needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. Foreshore areas will be developed to a range of standards. In some instances, foreshore reserves will be highly developed to meet the needs of high visitation (e.g. boat launching facilities; large capacity picnic facilities) while others will be developed at a lower level commensurate with the community’s desire for walking or relaxation or the protection of cultural or natural heritage values. High use areas will be appropriately appointed to ensure that the level of use does not degrade the resource or detract from the aesthetic or environmental qualities of the area. Low impact areas including walking tracks will be managed to reduce risk to users and potential environmental impact. These commitments have been described in Council-adopted Estuary Management Plans, Recreation Strategy, Walking Tracks Strategy and Parks Enhancement Policy.

Policy Statement Through community consultation, Council will accurately identify community demand

for a range of facilities on foreshore reserves.

Council will meet identified recreational demand through a hierarchical reserve system that is appropriately resourced to meet the stated objectives of adopted plans and strategies.

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3.6. Views The tension between healthy coastal/foreshore vegetation communities and views in foreshore areas is recognised. In recognising this issue, this policy aims to provide direction on the matter. Given that the majority of foreshore land is Crown land, Council recognises the state-wide constituency of interest. Given also local community input into natural resource management plans and the stated environmental commitments in Council’s Management Community Strategic Plan and CityPlan which reflect the broad environmental values of Shoalhaven residents, it is recognised that community opinion is in favour of protecting trees and other vegetation on public land. As stated above, foreshore vegetation is critical to the stability of foreshore reserves and in turn, the safety of private property. For this reason, maintenance of well vegetated foreshores is paramount. Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands following unauthorised removal of vegetation, such revegetation will aim, at a minimum, to restore the former quality of the Reserve – the status quo. Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands in response to erosion or other identified environmental threat, and where such action might remove views previously enjoyed by residents, it shall attempt to revegetate with a mix of tall and low growing plants with a view to preservation of visual amenity for residents potentially affected. This will encourage community participation in planning for and planting of the foreshore reserve. The retention of intact foreshore vegetation communities not only protects public and private assets, it also preserves a backdrop of native vegetation for beach-goers. This will confirm resident’s expectations for their enjoyment of the Shoalhaven coastline as an area of significant and accessible natural beauty and will prevent beaches being overlooked or dominated by large foreshore developments.

Policy Statement Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands following unauthorised

removal of vegetation, such revegetation will be done in consultation with surrounding property owners with the aim to restore the status quo.

Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands in response to erosion or

other identified environmental threat, it shall revegetate with a mix of tall and low growing plants with a view to preservation of amenity for residents.

3.7. Pedestrian & vehicle & access Public access to public land is a core component of government legislation and policy. In particular, the Local Government Act and the Crown Lands Act specifically mandate the land manager (usually Councils) to provide for appropriate use of the land. Appropriate use is defined for each specific categorisation/reservation under the legislation. The legislation recognises the relative environmental significance of each categorisation/reservation. The Local Government Act for example, is very specific with regard to what are appropriate uses for community land categorised ‘foreshore’ (see Generic Community Land Plan of Management – Natural Areas; and S36 of the Local Government Act).

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Council aims to provide appropriate pedestrian access to facilitate enjoyment of foreshores under its ownership or management via approved maintained areas or walking tracks. Council’s Walking Tracks Strategy actively promotes this use. Uses that can cause negative environmental impacts include vehicular access to the rear of properties or the construction of illegal structures such as concrete boat ramps to facilitate access to the water from private property. The construction of structures without authorisation has the potential to alienate public land, and is prohibited. Removal of such structures, if installed for personal or exclusive use, shall be at the owner’s expense. The use of community land to access private properties is prohibited by the Local Government Act and would in most cases contravene the gazetted public purpose of a Crown reserve. The driving of vehicles on public reserves can create conflict with the public’s general use of the area and often contributes to soil erosion and vegetation loss. Council will control unauthorised vehicle access use of public reserves by erecting physical barriers, issuing infringement notices, fines and/or legal action.

Policy Statement Council shall provide appropriate pedestrian access to facilitate enjoyment of

foreshores under its ownership or management via approved maintained areas or walking tracks.

Council prohibits unauthorised vehicular access to private property across a reserve.

3.8. Boating Foreshore reserves play an important role in meeting the recreational needs of residents and visitors to the Shoalhaven. Boating is recognised by Council as a significant recreational activity and foreshore reserves are recognised as generally providing appropriate points of access to the water. Boat launching and boat storage have been identified in Estuary Management Plans as having the potential to damage foreshore areas. This policy aims to clarify Council’s management intention with regard to these issues. Council’s adopted Waterways Infrastructure Strategy Asset Management Plan meets the bulk of demand for boat launching. This strategy provides for Council’s future development of major and minor boat launching facilities. In addition, there are a large number of informal facilities that service local needs. These are not recognised in the Waterways Infrastructure Strategy Asset Management Plan, but are identified and will be managed in accordance with this policy. The main environmental impact of informal boat launching is bank erosion. Council’s responsibility applies to areas above high water mark only. To counter this problem, Council will, in consultation with the local community, assess demand and formalise launching at designated points through construction of appropriate facilities. Action will be taken to revegetate eroding banks following such upgrades. This work shall be funded through an allocation under Council’s Waterways program.

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Inappropriate boat storage causes negative impacts on foreshore vegetation. Where this issue has been previously identified in Council adopted plans, action is proposed to construct boat storage racks. Where dinghies are stored on non-native grassed areas, long-term negative impact can be avoided. Where boats are stored in natural areas, loss of foreshore vegetation frequently occurs, leading to a cascade of environmental degradation. For this reason, it is proposed to implement the planned action of boat storage racks for dinghies only in those areas where persistent negative impacts occur. The concurrence of the local community will be sought to providing such storage where such damage is evident. Storage of larger boats (those which cannot be launched / or retrieved by hand) and/or trailer mounted boats on foreshore reserves, is prohibited. Council will meet its legal obligations through improvement notices, fines or legal proceedings to ensure compliance with this policy.

Policy Statement Council recognises boating as a significant recreational activity and foreshore reserves

are recognised as generally providing an appropriate point of access to the water.

Council will endeavour to formalise boat launching or seek alternative sites where such activity is causing environmental degradation.

Council will endeavour to construct boat storage racks where boat storage is causing damage to foreshore vegetation.

Council prohibits unauthorised storage of large boats (i.e. those which cannot be

launched/ retrieved by hand) or trailer-mounted boats on its managed reserves.

3.9. Unauthorised encroachments Unauthorised encroachments are considered illegal extensions of property boundaries, buildings, gardens or other features onto public land. It also applies to the unauthorised occupation of public land through the storage of trailers, caravans, vehicles, large boats (see definition above), wood piles, barbecues or any other materials. Unauthorised encroachments have the ability to alienate land from public use, pose significant environmental and/or public risk, or compromise service vehicle/emergency access. Council is committed to the removal of unauthorised encroachments on foreshore reserve areas. This will involve Council Officers first assessing (assessment sheet provided as Appendix 5) and consulting with the community about an unauthorised encroachment prior to notifying the owner of the encroachment. If the owner of the encroachment is not easily identifiable, Council will notify surrounding residents. In the circumstance where Council has determined that an unauthorised encroachment has demonstrable community benefit, the encroachment will be registered as a Council asset. Unauthorised septic tank, septic line or building encroachments will be referred to Council’s Director, Development & Environmental Services for assessment. Unauthorised encroachments which do not provide demonstrable community benefit, pose significant environmental and/or public risk, compromise service vehicle/emergency access, or conflicts with legislative and policy obligations will be removed and if required the reserve rehabilitated at the expense of the owner.

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Where unauthorised encroachments are identified, officers from Council's Ranger Services are authorised to take action to resolve the matter which may include issuing an infringement notice, fine or legal action to remove the encroachment from public land and restore the area.

Policy Statement The construction of unauthorised structures on public land is prohibited. Council will assess, consult and work with the community to remove unauthorised

encroachments from public lands that do not provide demonstrable community benefit, pose significant environmental and/or public risk, compromise service vehicle/emergency access, or conflicts with legislative and policy obligations.

Unauthorised septic tank, septic line or building encroachments will be referred to

Council’s Director, Development & Environmental Services for assessment. Council is committed to taking necessary action by authorised officers, and if

necessary taking legal action, to have unauthorised encroachment(s) removed from public land and the area restored if such actions are deemed necessary.

3.10. Bushfire mitigation Council has a responsibility under the Rural Fires Act, 1997 to “prevent the occurrence of bush fires on, and to minimise the danger of the spread of bush fires on and from…any land vested in or under its control and management”. Additionally, significant natural areas need to be protected from wildfire. Bushfire management in the Shoalhaven is undertaken according to the Bushfire Risk Management Plan adopted by the Shoalhaven District Bush Fire Risk Management Committee in December 2000 2010. Bushfire mitigation activities on Council owned/managed lands are undertaken in accordance with: Bush fFire Risk Management Plan (Shoalhaven) 2000 2010, Guidelines for Asset Protection Zones, (RFS) 2003), Planning for Bushfire Protection (RFS/DPES 2001 DPI), Shoalhaven LEP 1985 and

Shoalhaven City Council Community Land Plan of Management – Natural Areas 2001. Generally, bushfire mitigation activities are only required on land mapped as Bushfire Prone although consideration is given to sites that are not mapped as Bushfire Prone but have a history of ignitions. Isolated areas of vegetation such as riparian corridors and foreshore areas may not be considered a significant bushfire hazard as they are not large enough to produce fire of an intensity that will threaten dwellings. Riparian areas are generally characterised by species with relatively higher moisture content than woodland/heath species and create a humid microclimate. Foreshore areas, particularly dune systems can be more flammable as they consist of species containing volatile oils and small dry leaf structures. However, their location on the eastern seaboard and the influence of the coastal environment generally

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tempers the ferocity of fire in these locations. Further, the fragmented nature of these ecological systems within the urban environment lessens the ability of fire to spread. Under the new legislation,oOwners of adjoining lands no longer do not have the right to undertake bushfire hazard reduction activities on public land without approval. Another requirement of the amended legislation is that Asset Protection Zones (APZ) must be established for any new development. Permission to establish APZ’s for an adjoining freehold development on public land will only be granted in exceptional cases, such as proposals involving infill developments or additions to existing developments where no other options are available. Any proposal to establish an APZ for new freehold subdivisions on adjoining public land will not be supported.

Policy statement Applications for fire hazard reduction will be assessed by Council’s Fire Mitigation

Officer. Permission to establish APZ’s for an adjoining freehold development on public land

will only be granted by Council in exceptional cases, such as proposals involving infill developments or additions to existing developments where no other options are available.

Council will not support any proposal to establish an APZ for new freehold

subdivisions adjoining public land.

3.11. Stormwater Foreshores are the interface between aquatic and terrestrial systems and can be heavily impacted by stormwater flowing into rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands or the ocean. Foreshore reserves play an important role in Council’s stormwater management. They can provide stormwater detention and/or cleansing prior to discharge into receiving waters. The practice of direct discharge of stormwater from private property into foreshore reserves can impact on the public enjoyment of the reserves through the creation of wet areas with consequent damage to vegetation unused to saturated root conditions and/or proliferation of weed growth. Stormwater from adjoining residences shall be managed via inter-allotment drainage and should discharge directly into a stormwater facility of Council (pit, drain, channel, pipe etc.) as permitted by the Local Government Act. Drainage of stormwater across public land will be via established drainage channels or underground pipes for which an easement will be required. The cost of easements shall be borne by the proponents / or beneficiaries.

Policy Statement Stormwater from adjoining residences shall be managed via inter-allotment drainage

and should discharge via an approved easement directly into a stormwater facility of Council as permitted by the Local Government Act.

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3.12. Illegal dumping Foreshore reserves are often used as a place to dump garden clippings and other rubbish. The dumping of green rubbish causes a variety of environmental problems, in particular the growth of weed species which reduces the aesthetic attraction of the reserve. Generally, weeds tend to out-compete and often smother native vegetation and destroy native fauna habitat. The relative isolation of some foreshore reserves results in the dumping of household or industrial rubbish. Apart for from the negative aesthetic impact, the dumping of such rubbish may destroy vegetation or create a pollution risk.

Policy Statement Council’s preference is for approved remediation where a person(s) is found dumping

rubbish within a foreshore reserve prior to the use of available legal provisions.

Council will raise the community’s awareness of the impacts of rubbish dumping within foreshore reserves through letter-box-drops and/or regulatory/advisory signage.

3.13. Mowing Council, residents and organised ‘cCare’ groups mow foreshore reserves. In many cases, mowing of reserves by residents commenced following the subdivision of new areas. In most cases such mowing is appropriate and desirable to provide for the recreational, access and safety needs of residents and visitors. However, in the majority of cases, this work has continued without the authorisation of Council. Council values voluntary mowing of grass/lawn by residents and organised ‘cCare’ groups on its managed land as a valuable maintenance contribution up to 3 metres an appropriate distance from a property boundary, providing this activity does not encroach into damage a riparian or natural foreshore areas. Voluntary mowing of grass/lawn greater than 3 metres from a property boundary on Council managed land will require authorisation under one of Council’s ‘Care’ programmes. The requirements on Council for responsible foreshore reserve management have increased over the years with the development of Federal and State legislation and policy. As they relate to foreshore areas, laws and policy generally encourage the use of native vegetation to provide physical stability and biodiversity conservation. Conflict emerges sometimes with residents when mowing operations appear to damage or otherwise compromise the structural stability of riparian areas or natural foreshore areas. This policy aims to allow a sensible approach to Council’s environmental obligations and the community’s need for surrounding property maintenance. As a general rule, gGrass cutting will can therefore be restricted within a minimum of 5 metres of allowed to an appropriate distance in riparian or natural foreshore areas to allow for the mixed depth of root development for bank stabilisation provided by native vegetation.

Policy Statement Council values voluntary mowing of grass/lawn on its managed land as a valuable

maintenance contribution up to 3 metres an appropriate distance from a property

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boundary, providing this activity does not encroach into damage a riparian or natural foreshore areas.

As a general rule, gGrass cutting will can be allowed to an appropriate distance in riparian or natural foreshore areas to allow for the mixed depth o of root development for bank stabilisation provided by native vegetation.

Voluntary mowing of grass/lawn on Council managed land may be authorised greater

than 3 metres from a property boundary endorsed under one of Council’s ‘Care’ programmes.

Where a property owner member of the public wishes to commence mowing of

grass/lawn on Council managed land, they must first approach Council for authorisation and guidance.

3.14. Pets & feral animals Council’s Strategic Companion Animals Management Plan Policy addresses a range of issues relating to pet animals and their appropriate management in the public domain. Issues specific to this policy include the potential for unsupervised pets such as dogs and cats to significantly impact on native fauna within foreshore reserves. Council has designated a number of sites Citywide where dogs are permitted off-leash in its Access Areas For Dogs Policy. Dogs are permitted on-leash at all locations unless signage states otherwise. Officers from Council's Animal Management Unit are authorised to impound unsupervised dogs and to issue infringements for breaches under the Companion Animals Act. Feral cats and foxes prey on native fauna. Rabbits negatively impact reserves by grazing on shoots/seedlings and eroding areas with their burrowing. Council will work with the Rural Lands Protection Board Livestock Health and Pest Authority officers to eradicate feral animals from foreshore reserves when their numbers/activities constitute a threat to the health of local plant or animal communities.

Policy Statement Council is committed to taking necessary action by authorised officers to deal with

unsupervised domestic animals in foreshore reserves and with breaches in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Council will work with the Rural Lands Protection Board Livestock Health and Pest

Authority to eradicate feral animals from foreshore reserves when their numbers/activities constitute a threat to the health of local plant or animal communities.

Matters pertaining to the management of domestic dog access be referred to Council’s

Access Areas For Dogs Policy.

3.15. Seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials In many foreshore locations, natural processes periodically combine to impact on normal human enjoyment of the area. These can include erosion/sedimentation plumes, deposition

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of upper catchment detritus along watercourses or deposition of seaweed and other algae on beaches. In some cases these outcomes are a result of human activity. In others, it is an entirely normal reflection of the seasonal rhythms of nature. In the former case, Council’s main function is to minimise human impacts through effective on-site management of activities which may have a negative downstream impact. Where such impacts occur, it is recognised that attempts to ameliorate damage may result in more damaging environmental outcomes. In such cases, expert evaluation will be engaged to assist with determination of the most appropriate action given the inevitably complex nature of foreshore, estuary or coastal management processes. Where the identified impact is a result of natural processes, Council recognises the seasonality of such processes and their significance to dependant ecosystems. Unless they represent an unacceptable level of risk to users of an area, Council will take no direct action and will recommend suspension of normal recreational activities in those areas until such time as the natural process has cycled and the area is once again fit for recreational purposes. As an example, the seasonal dumping of seaweed and algae on some Jervis Bay beaches is recognised as significant to the normal nutrient cycling in the Bay and to the wide range of organisms that depend on this seasonal distribution of nutrients. The Department of Primary Industries has adopted a policy of allowing the collection of small quantities of seagrass/seaweed wrack (defined as 20kg/person/day) without the need for a permit.

Policy statement Council considers seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials on foreshore

reserves to be part of natural processes and no intervention is proposed. Council will engage expert evaluation to assist with determination of the most

appropriate action where large seaweed or other deposits of natural materials are a result of a natural process which may involve suspension of normal recreational activities and off peak tourist activities in those areas until such time as the natural process has cycled to remove the recreational impediment.

Seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials is permitted to be removed from

shoreline above the Mean High Water Mark, without the need for Development Consent, providing that it is less than 20kg/person/day.

3.16. Wharves & jetties Wharves and jetties adjacent to Council managed reserves are managed under Council’s Wharves & Jetties Policy. Policy Statement Matters pertaining to the management of wharves and jetties shall be referred to

Council’s Wharves & Jetties Policy.

3.17. Aboriginal cultural heritage As foreshores support a highly productive ecosystem it is not surprising that Aboriginal sites and places of significance to Aboriginal people are common within Council owned and managed foreshore reserves. Some of the sites such as shell middens are fragile and

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subject to degradation through such activities as unauthorised vehicle access or the formation of unplanned pedestrian tracks. Erosion exacerbated by visitor use may expose relics or sites. Council recognises the legitimate interest of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal sites management. Therefore Council commits to consult with the local Aboriginal Land Council and relevant Aboriginal community groups with regard to the management of sites and aboriginal places on foreshore reserves.

Policy Statement Council is committed to the protection of significant Aboriginal sites and foreshore

places that are of cultural significance to local Aboriginal people. Council will manage Aboriginal sites and foreshore places that are of cultural

significance in consultation with local Aboriginal people. 3.18. Shorebirds Shoalhaven’s foreshore reserves are important habitat of the beach nesting Hooded Plover (Thinornis rubicollis) (endangered), Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) (endangered) and Pied Oystercatcher (Haemotopus longirostris) (vulnerable), and the Sooty Oystercatcher (H. fuliginosus) (vulnerable), which prefers to nest on offshore islands. Major declines in the population and distribution of all four species are attributed to a combination of natural and human-induced threats, including habitat loss, flooding of nests, accidental trampling by humans and off road vehicles. Shorebird eggs and chicks are also highly susceptible to predation by both native (e.g. Australian Raven and Silver Gull) and introduced (e.g. Red Fox, cat and domestic dog) species. A South Coast Shorebird Recovery Program has been underway for a number of years. The program involves monitoring breeding activities and protection of important areas through fencing, fox control, signage, partial temporary closure of beaches, and restrictions on the walking of dogs. The program also aims to raise public awareness of the conservation status, recovery efforts, habitat importance and the biology of shorebirds through publicity, media and active community involvement.

Policy Statement Council will work with the Department of Environment and Conservation Office of

Environment and Heritage on recovery programs for the protection of threatened species and their habitats.

3.19. Policy provisions summary The following policy summary has been derived from the above policy provisions and where any conflicts with a Council-adopted specific area Plan of Management, State or Federal policy or legislation, the provisions of the adopted plan, policy or legislation will apply: 3.19.1.

Council will continue to actively support, promote and develop ‘Care’ groups (i.e. Bushcare/Parkcare groups) working on approved restoration and improvement projects. Community members who wish to contribute to the management of a foreshore reserve(s) are encouraged to join the programme.

Community involvement (page 6)

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3.19.2. Community education (page 6 Council will foster collaborative and responsible foreshore management through

the preparation of educational material to raise awareness in the form of newsletters, interpretative signage, leaflets and brochures.

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Council will facilitate a common understanding among staff of the foreshore policy

by training staff involved in implementation.

3.19.3. Council shall further its collaborative management approach through appropriate

public awareness-raising of the buffering (protective) role of foreshore reserves to ensure improved levels of protection for private property.

Protection (buffer) zones (page 7)

Council’s preference is for approved remediation of foreshore buffer zones that

have been malicious damaged by an identified person(s) prior to the use of available legal provisions.

3.19.4. Council will raise the community’s awareness of the negative impacts of vegetation

removal within foreshore reserves through media releases, regulatory/advisory signage and letter-box-drops of adjoining residences.

Vegetation removal (page 8)

Fallen timbers in low use non-maintained natural foreshore areas shall be made

safe by Council and remain on site to provide for habitat, shelter or food for dependant organisms.

Fallen timbers in high use maintained foreshore areas shall be removed in

accordance with Council’s maintenance schedule to minimise evident public risk.

Council’s preference is for approved remediation where illegal removal or damage to foreshore vegetation has occurred by identified person(s) prior to the use of available legal provisions.

In locations/areas where Council has identified ongoing and/or significant

unauthorised removal of vegetation, Council will act to implement measure to identify the offenders to remediate/rehabilitate the damaged area. Council will also consider installation of signage or pursue other measures deemed appropriate.

3.19.5. Through community consultation, Council will accurately identify community

demand for a range of facilities on foreshore reserves.

Public enjoyment & aesthetic qualities (page 9)

Council will meet identified recreational demand through an hierarchical reserve

system that is appropriately resourced to meet the stated objectives of adopted plans and strategies.

3.19.6. Views (page 9 Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands following unauthorised

removal of vegetation, such revegetation will be done in consultation with surrounding property owners with the aim to restore the status quo.

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Where Council is required to revegetate foreshore lands in response to erosion or

other identified environmental threat, it shall revegetate with a mix of tall and low growing plants with a view to preservation of amenity for residents.

3.19.7. Council shall provide appropriate pedestrian access to facilitate enjoyment of

foreshores under its ownership or management via approved maintained areas or walking tracks.

Pedestrian & vehicle access (page 10)

Council prohibits unauthorised vehicular access to private property across a

reserve.

3.19.8. Council recognises boating as a significant recreational activity and foreshore

reserves are recognised as generally providing an appropriate point of access to the water.

Boating (page 11)

Council will endeavour to formalise boat launching or seek alternative sites where

such activity is causing environmental degradation.

Council will endeavour to construct boat storage racks where boat storage is causing damage to foreshore vegetation.

Council prohibits unauthorised storage of large boats (i.e. those which cannot be launched / retrieved by hand) or trailer-mounted boats on its managed reserves.

3.19.9. The construction of unauthorised structures on public land is prohibited. Unauthorised encroachments (page 12)

Council will assess, consult and work with the community to remove unauthorised

encroachments from public lands that do not provide demonstrable community benefit, pose significant environmental and/or public risk, compromise service vehicle/emergency access, or conflicts with legislative and policy obligations.

Unauthorised septic tank, septic line or building encroachments will be referred to

Council’s Director, Development & Environmental Services for assessment. Council is committed to taking necessary action by authorised officers, and if

necessary taking legal action, to have unauthorised encroachment(s) removed from public land and the area restored if such actions are deemed necessary.

3.19.10. Applications for fire hazard reduction will be assessed by Council’s Fire Mitigation

Officer.

Bushfire mitigation (page 13)

Permission to establish APZ’s for an adjoining freehold development on public land

will only be granted by Council in exceptional cases, such as proposals involving infill developments or additions to existing developments where no other options are available.

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Council will not support any proposal to establish an APZ for new freehold subdivisions adjoining public land.

3.19.11. Stormwater from adjoining residences shall be managed via inter-allotment

drainage and should discharge via an approved easement directly into a stormwater facility of Council as permitted by the Local Government Act.

Stormwater (page 14)

3.19.12. Council’s preference is for approved remediation where a person(s) is found

dumping rubbish within a foreshore reserve prior to the use of available legal provisions.

Illegal dumping (page 14)

Council will raise the community’s awareness of the impacts of rubbish dumping

within foreshore reserves through letter-box-drops and / or regulatory/advisory signage.

3.19.13. Council values voluntary mowing of grass/lawn on its managed land as a valuable

maintenance contribution up to 3 metres an appropriate distance from a property boundary, providing this activity does not encroach into damage a riparian or natural foreshore areas.

Mowing (page 14)

As a general rule, gGrass cutting will can be allowed to an appropriate

distance in riparian or natural foreshore areas to allow for the mixed depth of root development for bank stabilisation provided by native vegetation.

Voluntary mowing of grass/lawn on Council managed land may be authorised

greater than 3 metres from a property boundary endorsed under one of Council’s ‘Care’ programmes.

Where a property owner member of the public wishes to commence mowing of

grass/lawn on Council managed land, they must first approach Council for authorisation and guidance.

3.19.14. Council is committed to taking necessary action by authorised officers to deal with

unsupervised domestic animals in foreshore reserves and with breaches in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Pets & feral animals (page 15)

Council will work with the Rural Lands Protection Board Livestock Health and

Pest Authority to eradicate feral animals from foreshore reserves when their numbers/activities constitute a threat to the health of local plant or animal communities.

Matters pertaining to the management of domestic dog access be referred to

Council’s Access Areas For Dogs Policy.

3.19.15. Council considers seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials on foreshore

reserves to be part of natural processes and no intervention is proposed.

Seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials (page 16)

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Council will engage expert evaluation to assist with determination of the most appropriate action where large seaweed or other deposits of natural materials are a result of a natural process which may involve suspension of normal recreational activities and off peak tourist activities in those areas until such time as the natural process has cycled to remove the recreational impediment.

Seaweed and/or other deposits of natural materials is permitted to be removed

from shoreline above the Mean High Water Mark, without the need for Development Consent, providing that it is less than 20kg/person/day.

3.19.16. Wharves & jetties Matters pertaining to the management of wharves and jetties shall be referred to

Council’s Wharves & Jetties Policy.

(page 17)

3.19.17. Aboriginal cultural heritage Council is committed to the protection of significant Aboriginal sites and foreshore

places that are of cultural significance to local Aboriginal people.

(page 17)

Council will manage Aboriginal sites and foreshore places that are of cultural

significance in consultation with local Aboriginal people.

3.19.18. Council will work with the Department of Environment and Conservation Office of

Environment and Heritage on recovery programs for the protection of threatened species and their habitats.

Shorebirds (page 17)

4. IMPLEMENTATION

The Community & Operations and City Services Groups Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Group will administer this policy and the Finance and Corporate Services Group (Ranger Services), when required, will enforce the policy.

5. REVIEW

To be reviewed within one year of the election of a new Council.

6. APPLICATION OF ESD PRINCIPLES

Biodiversity

– Preserve a variety of species, populations, habitats and ecosystems.

Ecological Integrity

– Preserve the general health and resilience of ecosystems, including their ability to assimilate waste and withstand the stresses of climate change and development.

Natural Capital

– Preserve the stock of productive soil, fresh water, forests, clean air, ocean and other renewable resources that underpin survival, health and prosperity of human communities.

Social Integrity

– Preservation of cultural elements and community function.

Economic Viability – Preservation of one of Shoalhaven’s primary resources that attracts residents and visitors.

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7. APPENDIX ONE - RELEVANT LEGISLATION

The main pieces of legislation that influence management of Council owned and managed foreshore reserves are described hereunder. A brief summary of their relevance is included. 7.1 Local Government Act 1993 The Local Government Act details the core objectives and permitted uses of Community Land such as parks, sportsgrounds, and natural areas. The Local Government Act provides Council with guidelines to ensure all Community Land is appropriately categorised as one or more of the following – Sportsground, Park, Natural Area, General Community Use and Area of Cultural Significance. Natural Areas must be further categorised as foreshore, bushland, wetland, escarpment, or watercourse or foreshore. The core objectives of the Local Government Act for the management of Natural Areas are: To conserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem function in respect of the land, or the

feature of habitat in respect of which the land is categorised as a natural area. To maintain the land, or that feature or habitat, in its natural state and setting. To provide for restoration and regeneration of the land. To provide for community use of and access to the land in such a manner as will

minimise and mitigate any disturbance caused by human intrusion. To assist in and facilitate the implementation of any provisions restricting the use and

management of the land that are set out in a recovery plan or threat abatement plan prepared under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

The core objectives for management of community land categorised as foreshore are: To maintain the foreshore as a transition area between the aquatic and the terrestrial

environment, and to protect and enhance all functions associated with the foreshores role as a transition area, and

To facilitate the ecologically sustainable use of the foreshore, and to mitigate impacts on the foreshore by community use.

7.2 The Crowns Land Act 1989 Council is appointed Trustee for certain Crown Lands under this Act and manager of all Crown Reserves that do not have an appointed Trustee. In managing this land Council must observe environmental protection principles; conserve natural resources (including water, soil, flora, fauna and scenic quality) wherever possible; encourage where appropriate multiple use, including public use and enjoyment; and where appropriate, sustain in perpetuity, the land and its resources. Council must manage the land in the best interests of the people of New South Wales.

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7.3 The Fisheries Management Act 1994 Under Section 205 of the Act, the Minister’s consent is required for any cutting, removal, damage or destruction of mangroves, seagrasses or any other prescribed marine vegetation on public land. 7.4 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (as amended) The National Parks and Wildlife Act, Part 8A, 118A states that: has numerous provisions relating to the harming or possession of threatened species, endangered populations or endangered ecological communities.

(1) "A person must not buy, sell, or have in possession or control any threatened species or endangered population."

(2) "A person must not pick any threatened species, population or ecological community, being a plant."

Also it is an offence to knowingly destroy or disturb, deface or damage an Aboriginal object or place without first obtaining consent of the Director General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The National Parks & Wildlife Act also protects a number of plants & animals that are not threatened. This applies on community land as well as National Park or Crown land. 7.5 Native Vegetation Act 2003 The Native Vegetation Act sets a framework for the:

1. management of native vegetation on a regional basis in the social, economic and environmental interests of the State;

2. prevention of broad scale clearing unless it improves or maintains environmental outcomes;

3. protection of high conservation value native vegetation; and 4. encouragement of revegetation and rehabilitation of land with appropriate native

vegetation. The Act has been proclaimed but the detail is being developed through regulation prior to the legislation being operationalised. The objects of this Act are:

a) To provide for, encourage and promote the management of native vegetation on a regional basis in the social, economic and environmental interests of the State, and

b) To prevent broadside clearing unless it improves or maintains environmental outcomes, and

c) To protect native vegetation of high conservation value having regard to its contribution to such matters as water quality, biodiversity, or the prevention of salinity or land degradation, and

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d) To improve the condition of existing native vegetation, particularly where it has conservation value, and

e) To encourage the revegetation of land, and the rehabilitation of land, with appropriate native vegetation, in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.

7.6 Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 The objectives of this Act are:

a) To conserve biological diversity and promote ecologically sustainable development.

b) To prevent the extinction and promote the recovery of threatened species, populations and ecological communities.

c) To protect the critical habitat of those threatened species, populations and ecological communities that are endangered.

d) To eliminate or manage certain processes that threaten the survival or evolutionary development of threatened species, populations and ecological communities.

e) To ensure that the impact of any action affecting threatened species, populations and ecological communities is properly assessed.

f) To encourage the conservation of threatened species, populations and ecological communities by the adoption of measures involving co-operative management.

7.7 Rural Fires Act 1997 One of the objects of the Rural Fire Act is to provide “for the protection of the environment by requiring certain activities to be carried out having regard to the priorities of ecologically sustainable development described in Section 6(2) of the Protect of Environment Administration Act 1991”. Section 63(1) of the Rural Fire Act states: “It is the duty of a Public Authority to take the notified steps (if any) and any other practicable steps to prevent the occurrence of bush fires on, and to minimise the spread of a bush fire on or from:

a) any land vested in or under its control or management, or b) any highway, road, street, land or thoroughfare, the maintenance of which is charged

to the authority.” 7.8 NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 The NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (EP&A) has includes the following objectives:

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to encourage the proper management, development and conservation of natural …

resources …for the purpose of promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment.

the protection of the environment, including the protection and conservation of native animals and plants, including threatened species, populations and ecological communities and their habitats.

Zoning Any land use proposed for an area must be consistent with the zoning that is applied to the land by Council’s Local Environment Plan. Environmental Assessment Environment Aassessment must be carried out for any proposed activity or development. Any change in the use of a reserve area that requires a development application (DA) and includes an environmental assessment of the proposed activity under Part 4 of the EP&A Act forms as part of the DA. A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) under Part 5 of the EP&A Act must also be written for those proposed activities that do not require development consent. 7.9 Protection of Environment Operations Act 1997 The Protection of Environment Operation Act replaces the Clean Air Act 1961, Clean Waters Act 1970, Pollution Control Act 1970, Noise Control Act 1975, and the Environmental Offences and Penalties Act 1989. It is an offence for a person to discharge pollutants to waters unless they hold an environment protection licence. aims to reduce pollution of the environment and governs the way discharge of pollutants is to be managed. 7.10 Water Management Act 2000 The objects of this Act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of the State for the benefit of both present and future generations and, in particular:

(a) to apply the principles of ecologically sustainable development (b) to protect, enhance and restore water sources, their associated ecosystems,

ecological processes and biological diversity and their water quality (c) to recognise and foster the significant social and economic benefits to the State

that result from the sustainable and efficient use of water, including: (i) benefits to the environment, and (ii) benefits to urban communities, agriculture, fisheries, industry and

recreation, and (iii) benefits to culture and heritage, and (iv) benefits to the Aboriginal people in relation to their spiritual, social,

customary and economic use of the land and water, d) to recognise the role of the community, as a partner with the government, in

resolving issues relating to the management of water sources

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e) to provide for the orderly, efficient and equitable sharing of water from water sources,

f) to integrate the management of water sources with the management of other aspects of the environment, including the land, its soil, its native vegetation and its native fauna

g) to encourage the sharing of responsibility for the sustainable and efficient use of water between the Government and water users,

h) to encourage best practice in the management and use of water. 7.11 Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948 (repealed) Part 3A Protection of Rivers and Lakes details: Protected land – the bank, bed or shore of protected waters; land that is not more than 40m from top of the bank or shore of protected waters; material deposited on or under the above mentioned land. Protected waters – a river, lake (assoc. with river), coastal lake or lagoon (including any permanent/temporary channel between a coastal lake or lagoon & the sea). A permit is required to excavate on, in, under protected land; remove material from protected land; do anything which obstructs/detrimentally affects flow of protected waters (or is likely to do so). This does not apply to Council. However if the Constructing Authority believes that work conducted by/for Council has

(a) damaged or detrimentally affected or is likely to damage or detrimentally affect protected land, or

(b) caused or is likely to cause, whether directly or indirectly, protected waters to change their course,

then they may require Council to undertake specified works in a specified time. 7.12 Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 This Act provides protection for matters that are considered to be of national environmental significance (NES). Specifically:

• World Heritage properties

• RAMSAR wetlands

• Nationally threatened species and communities

• Internationally protected migratory species

• Commonwealth areas

• Nuclear actions The Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act establishes a new legislative framework to protect and conserve nationally important aspects of the environment and to conserve biodiversity. The Act is triggered only if there is a direct action (on-ground) involved, if there is an effect on an NES matter and if the impact is significant. Should the Act be triggered, all State Government approvals are firstly required before the matter is referred to the Federal Government for final approval.

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7.13 Access to Neighbouring Land Act 2000 The Act does not allow permanent access across a public reserve. The Act enables courts to make orders permitting access to land by persons not otherwise entitled to that access for the purpose of carrying out work on their own land or carrying out work on utility services on that land, and to provide for the payment of repair and maintenance costs relating to utility services by joint users of services; and for other purposes. The Act does not authorise work or activity regulated by or under other Acts and does not authorise access prohibited by or under other Acts. The Act does not apply to land under National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. 7.14 NSW Heritage Act 1977 In this Act "State heritage significance", in relation to a place, building, work, relic, moveable object or precinct, means significance to the State in relation to the historical, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic value of the item. "Local heritage significance”, in relation to a place, building, work, relic, moveable object or precinct, means significance to an area in relation to the historical, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic value of the item. An item can be both of State heritage significance and local heritage significance. An item that is of local heritage significance may or may not be of State heritage significance. The Heritage Council is to notify the Minister of the criteria that it uses for the making of decisions as to whether or not an item is of State heritage significance and is to notify the Minister of any change to those criteria that may occur from time to time. The Minister is to cause notice of the criteria and any such change to the criteria to be published in the Gazette. 7.15 Impounding Act 1993 Impounding officers can impound certain animals and articles, as provided by this Act. 7.16 Companion Animals Act 1998 An Act to provide for the identification and registration of companion animals and for the duties and responsibilities of their owners; and for other purposes.

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8. APPENDIX TWO - RELEVANT POLICY

The main policy documents that influence management of Council owned and managed foreshore reserves include: 8.1 NSW Coastal Policy 1997 The primary objective of the NSW Coastal Policy is to protect the coastline and beaches for the enjoyment of future generations and to ensure that coastal development is balanced, well planned and environmentally sensitive. The Policy addresses a number of key coastal themes including: population growth in terms of physical locations and absolute limits; coastal water quality issues, especially in estuaries; disturbance of acid sulphate soils; establishing an adequate, comprehensive and representative system of reserves; better integration of the range of government agencies and community organisations

involved in coastal planning and management; Indigenous and European cultural heritage; and integration of the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) into

coastal zone management and decision making 8.2 NSW Coastline Hazard Policy 1990 The primary objective of this policy is to reduce the impact of coastal hazards and to reduce losses resulting from natural coastal forces through the application of effective planning and development controls by local councils, and by undertaking timely and effective mitigating works and other measures. 8.3 NSW Wetlands Management Policy 1996 The NSW Wetlands Management Policy aims to minimise any further loss or degradation of wetlands and where possible, restore degraded wetlands. The policy does this by encouraging the management of wetlands so as to halt or, where possible, reverse: loss of wetland vegetation; declining water quality; declining natural productivity; loss of biological diversity; and declining natural flood mitigation. 8.4 City Plan (Shoalhaven City Council) June 2000 Shoalhaven City Council’s City Plan is a strategic plan for the Shoalhaven that will help guide the future direction of our City over the next 20 years and beyond. It identifies the following Vision: “We will work together in the Shoalhaven to foster a safe, attractive place for people to live, work, stay and play; where growth, development and environmental protection are managed to provide a unique and relaxed lifestyle”.

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The plan identifies key objectives and strategies that Council will use in day to day decision-making and actions to ensure the Shoalhaven achieves its vision under four Principal Activity areas – Environment, Economy, Community and Council. The objective for protecting the environment is to maintain and improve the high quality of our natural resources as well as for Council owned assets. 8.5 Generic Community Land Plan of Management for Natural Areas (SCC) July 2001 The Plan of Management for Natural Areas covers all Community Land categorised by Shoalhaven City Council as Natural Area and the further categories of bushland, wetland, escarpment, watercourse or foreshore. The Plan’s management objectives and actions are guided by the Local Government Act 1993 and Part 3 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 1999. 8.6 NSW State Rivers and Estuary Policy 1996 The objectives and principals of the State Rivers and Estuary Policy stem from the need to achieve sustainable management of the State’s rivers and estuaries. The policy is based on the fact that aquatic and semi aquatic ecosystems fulfil crucial ecological, geomorphic and chemical functions within a catchment. These functions are essential for the maintenance of both human and natural systems and therefore the long term viability of all the uses and values of the riverine environment. 8.7 Estuary Management Plans (Shoalhaven City Council) Estuary Management Plans provide a comprehensive and integrated set of strategies to enhance, protect and conserve the natural resources of a specific estuary system and its catchments so as to ensure that its use is ecologically sustainable in the long term. These plans are guided by the NSW Coastal Policy. Council has adopted Estuary Management Plans for: Currarong Creek St Georges Basin Swan Lake and Berrara Creek Tabourie Lake Burrill Lake Lake Conjola Narrawallee Inlet

8.8 Shoalhaven City Council Wharves & Jetties Policy The policy states that no private jetty or structure will be permitted off publicly owned waterfront land other than for a community use or for an approved commercial purpose when it can be demonstrated that water access is essential, (eg. hiring of boats) and it does not conflict with the public interest.

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This policy has been in operation since 1963 and is necessary to retain valuable waterfront land for its primary purpose, i.e. to provide access to the water for the general public. The policy will also help maintain the visual amenity of foreshore areas. 8.9 Shoalhaven City Council Local Environmental Plan (1985) The aims of the Shoalhaven City Council LEP are:

a) to provide guidelines in accordance with the objects of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (1979) for orderly and timely development and management of land use in the City;

b) to enhance individual and community well-being and welfare by following a path of economic development that does not impair the welfare of future generations; and

c) to work towards an ecologically sustainable future through the proper management, development, protection, restoration, enhancement and conservation of the environment of the City.

Shoalhaven City Council draft LEP 2009 is in preparation (October 2011) 8.10 Food and Beverage Outlets on Crown Reserves Policy, 2001 This policy provides guidance for assessing food and beverage outlets which may be acceptable and those which may not be acceptable on Crown reserves. In determining whether a proposal is appropriate the following criteria should be applied:

• The facility should enhance the public use of the reserve and not become the main focus of the reserve;

• The integrity of the reserve in terms of its public purpose and environmental qualities should be preserved; and

• The public’s right of access to the reserve should be preserved. 8.11 Crown Lands Caravan Parks Policy 1990 The Crown Lands Caravan Policy has been prepared to guide the management and administration of caravan parks and camping grounds on Crown lands. The objectives of the policy in relation to the provision of and management of caravan parks are:

• To develop a caravan park and camping ground system on Crown land which meets the needs of the community and provides a range of facilities for short term use, long term use and camping.

• To manage the caravan parks in an environmentally acceptable manner.

• To provide for the protection of important scenic, natural and cultural resources consistent with the principles of the Crown Lands Act 1989.

• To ensure that caravan parks and camping grounds on Crown land are managed in a way that provides appropriately for the recreational and social needs of the community.

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• To encourage the entrepreneurial management of caravan parks on Crown land in order to provide the community with an appropriate standard of facility and the Government with an optimum financial return for the land it provides.

8.12 Strategic Companion Animals Management Plan (SCAMP) 2004 Policy The SCAMP Policy has been prepared to identify and strengthen all areas of companion animal management in the Shoalhaven. It uses a balanced, commonsense approach based on education, coordination, service and facility provision, law enforcement, proven methodology and visionary attitudes. 8.13 Access Areas For Dogs Policy (Shoalhaven City Council) The purpose of the Access Areas For Dogs Policy is to define Council’s off-leash, on-leash and prohibited dogs areas. 8.14 Playground Strategy (Shoalhaven City Council) The Playground Strategy aims to guide the provision, development and maintenance of Council’s playground facilities over the next five years. The specific objectives of this strategy are to:

• Improve playground safety • Plan for future playground development • Develop strategies for the rationalisation of play equipment • Plan for playground maintenance

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9. APPENDIX THREE – FORESHORE RESERVES

Res No. UPN Property Description Address Basin Area – Berrara BBR773 23312 Lot 170 DP 234797 Lakeland Ave, BERRARA

BBR773 84537 Lot 13 DP 837426 Berrara Rd, BERRARA BBR774 23462 Lot 63 DP 234796 Silver Sands Dr, BERRARA

BBR774 79490 Lot 4 DP 729218 Myrniong Grov, BERRARA BBR774 79494 Lot 5 DP 729218 Silver Sands Dr, BERRARA Basin Area - Basin View BBV527 17058 Lot 287 DP 28960 Watersedge Ave, BASIN VIEW BBV527 5812 Lot 8 DP 262500 Harriss Ave, BASIN VIEW BBV527 5815 Lot 2 DP 601068 Harriss Ave, BASIN VIEW BBV527 5692 Lot 40 DP 240462 Boathaven Ave, BASIN VIEW BBV587 38406 Basin View Pde, BASIN VIEW BBV589 38401 Basin View Pde, BASIN VIEW Basin Area – Cudmirrah BCU925 35903 Collier Dr, CUDMIRRAH BCU956 42291 Third Ave, CUDMIRRAH Basin Area - Erowal Bay BEB576 51170 Lot 1 DP 625153 St George Ave (z), WORROWING HEIGHTS BEB582 14513 Lot 1 DP 601655 7 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB582 14514 Part - Lot 234 DP 8769 9 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB582 14515 Lot 233 DP 8769 11 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address BEB582 14516 Lot 232 DP 8769 13 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB582 14517 Lot 231 DP 8769 15 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB582 14518 Lot 230 DP 8769 17 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB582 14519 Lot 229 DP 8769 19 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB583 55077 Lot 20 DP 703862 207 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB591 62450 Naval Pde, EROWAL BAY BEB591 66494 The Bindaree (z), WORROWING HEIGHTS BEB593 90023 Lot 2 DP 1008459 Caulfield Pde, WORROWING HEIGHTS Basin Area – Huskisson BHU311 20919 Lot 6 DP 758530 Sec 18 Beach St, HUSKISSON BHU400 63115 Currambene St, HUSKISSON BHU593 90939 Lot 7012 DP 1021163 Hawke St, HUSKISSON BHU595 87320 Beach St, HUSKISSON BHU595 62955 Burrill St, HUSKISSON BHU596 57268 Woollamia Rd, HUSKISSON BHU603 68678 Lot 138 DP 720912 11 Dent St, HUSKISSON Basin Area - Hyams Beach BHY521 2883 Lot 57 DP 8685 48 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 2884 Lot 60 DP 577627 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 2899 Lot 13 DP 551769 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 2903 Lot 65 DP 546501 79 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 2909 Lot 6 DP 27401 98 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19283 Lot 12 DP 38788 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19292 Lot 9 DP 550787 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19325 Lot 6 DP 527160 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19326 Lot 10 DP 546564 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address BHY521 19327 Lot 7 DP 551825 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19328 Lot 5 DP 527004 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19329 Lot 4 DP 546718 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19330 Lot 3 DP 549200 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 19331 Lot 61 DP 551024 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY521 69663 Lot 17 DP 740851 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH BHY607 19282 Cyrus St, HYAMS BEACH Basin Area - St Georges Basin BSG401 38718 Lot 122 DP 17823 Loralyn Ave, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG530 6890 Lot 8 DP 247250 Rauch Cl, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG530 38715 Lot 41 DP 23629 Lachlan Cres, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG530 38714 Lot 3 DP 554976 9 Collett Pl, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG530 19174 Lot 42 DP 24608 Graham Ave, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG530 19177 Lot 111 DP 25769 Kevin Cres, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG532 19173 Lot 26 DP 26775 The Basin Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG533 6912 Lot 3 DP 560561 St Georges Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG535 19272 Lot 121 DP 17823 72 Loralyn Ave, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG537 38716 Lot 4 DP 550354 Island Point Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG544 38503 Lot 6 DP 225886 1 Island Point Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG544 38504 Lot 5 DP 225886 3 Island Point Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG550 38717 Lot 123 DP 17823 Loralyn Ave, ST GEORGES BASIN BSG611 20051 Lot 175 DP 755968 (Por 175) 50 Panorama Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN 89386 Lot 7002 DP 96691 Waterpark Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN 89387 Lot 7003 DP 96692 Waterpark Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN 89388 Lot 7004 DP 96692 Waterpark Rd, ST GEORGES BASIN

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Basin Area - Sanctuary Point BSP410 72015 Lot 707 DP 28131 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP413 33174 Lot 116 DP 25863 Loralyn Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP448 9833 Lot 1629 DP 216922 The Park Dr, SANCTUARY POINT BSP448 10164 Lot 118 DP 247696 The Wool Rd, SANCTUARY POINT BSP448 34440 Lot 566 DP 24760 The Park Dr, SANCTUARY POINT BSP448 38037 Lot 562 DP 24760 The Park Dr, SANCTUARY POINT BSP552 49255 Lot 461 DP 16557 Sanctuary Point Rd, SANCTUARY POINT BSP553 34437 Lot 462 DP 16557 Sanctuary Point Rd, SANCTUARY POINT BSP557 34438 Lot 460 DP 16557 Sanctuary Point Rd, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 89244 Lot 2 DP 882745 Irene St, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 86434 Lot 2 DP 131002 Irene St, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 8381 Lot 1 DP 580255 Irene St, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 7228 Lot 154 DP 26483 8 Attunga Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 38004 Lot 155 DP 26483 7 Attunga Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 38005 Lot 156 DP 26483 6 Attunga Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP559 38006 Lot 157 DP 26483 5 Attunga Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP561 34449 Lot 97 DP 31614 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP561 34450 Lot 55 DP 28596 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP561 34451 Lot 57 DP 28596 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP562 34448 Lot 886 DP 28031 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP563 34447 Lot 705 DP 27855 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 34676 Lot 2 DP 615586 183 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 34675 Lot 1 DP 615586 181 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 10470 Lot 14 DP 8365 Sec D Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 10471 Lot 15 DP 8365 Sec D 179 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 10472 Lot 16 DP 8365 Sec D 177 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address BSP564 10473 Lot 17 DP 8365 Sec D 175 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP564 10474 Lot 18 DP 8365 Sec D 173 Walmer Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP569 33173 Lot 118 DP 25863 Loralyn Ave, SANCTUARY POINT BSP612 38029 Greville Ave, SANCTUARY POINT Basin Area - Sussex Inlet BSU751 25693 Lot 155 DP 40206 Harbord St, SUSSEX INLET BSU752 11923 Lot 154 DP 40206 Harbord St, SUSSEX INLET

BSU761 11991 Lot 193 DP 21038 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU761 11990 Lot 192 DP 21038 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU763 25716 Lot 100 DP 24892 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU764 25717 Lot 120 DP 244178 Suncrest Ave, SUSSEX INLET

BSU881 70629 Lot 166 DP 723104 Edgewater Ave, SUSSEX INLET BSU924 94055 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU924 93702 Lot 7028 DP 1052695 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU924 94053 Lot 7022 DP 1057156 Jacobs Dr, SUSSEX INLET

BSU924 94054 Lot 7023 DP 1057156 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU924 94055 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU924 93783 Lot 7029 DP 1053299 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU924 93855 Lot 7020 DP 1054901 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU924 93856 Lot 7021 DP 1054901 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU924 93703 Lot 7030 DP 1052682 River Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU930 70632 Lot 165 DP 723104 Alamein Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU931 69971 Lot 168 DP 720953 Sussex Rd, SUSSEX INLET

BSU934 70477 Lot 163 DP 723103 Sussex Rd, SUSSEX INLET BSU966 25727 Lot 84 DP 755937 (Por 84) Lakehaven Dr, SUSSEX INLET

BSU966 20688 Lot 147 DP 755937 (Por 147) Edgewater Ave, SUSSEX INLET

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Basin Area – Swanhaven BSW968 91334 Lot 7008 DP 1029732 194 Pacificana Dr, SWANHAVEN BSW968 91342 Lot 7025 DP 1029727 The Springs Rd, SWANHAVEN BSW968 29789 Lot 55 DP 755937 (Por 55) Lake Dr, SWANHAVEN Basin Area – Bewong BTO586 72859 Lot 14 DP 778240 16 Bottle Brush Ave, BEWONG

Basin Area – Vincentia BVI500 13964 Lot 193A DP 25099 Susan St, VINCENTIA BVI503 20058 Lot 1 DP 203169 Elizabeth Dr, VINCENTIA BVI504 13557 Lot 8 DP 522659 Illfracombe Ave, VINCENTIA BVI507 13845 Lot 181 DP 536100 Plantation Point Pde, VINCENTIA BVI512 20055 Lot 308 DP 24263 Elizabeth Dr, VINCENTIA BVI615 12667 Lot 1 DP 608937 Captain St, VINCENTIA BVI615 20073 Lot 970 DP 216859 Elizabeth Dr, VINCENTIA BVI623 64131 Susan St, VINCENTIA BVI623 20067 Elizabeth Dr, VINCENTIA BVI623 13566 Lot 790 DP 28174 Jervis St, VINCENTIA BVI623 20066 Lot 791 DP 28174 Frederick St, VINCENTIA 90915 Illfracombe Ave, VINCENTIA 90916 Lot 7017 DP 1021158 Illfracombe Ave, VINCENTIA Basin Area - Wrights Beach BWB621 91533 Lot 7009 DP 1032122 Deakin St, WRIGHTS BEACH BWB622 91644 Lot 7007 DP 1032467 Wrights Beach Rd, BREAM BEACH

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Basin Area – Woollamia BWO590 58346 Streamside St, WOOLLAMIA BWO590 75148 Goodland Rd, WOOLLAMIA BWO590 75147 Goodland Rd, WOOLLAMIA BWO590 58345 Russell Tce, WOOLLAMIA BWO598 42286 Woollamia Rd, WOOLLAMIA BWO604 94183 Lot 7004 DP 1057339 Frank Lewis Way, WOOLLAMIA BWO605 94184 Lot 7005 DP 1057339 Frank Lewis Way, WOOLLAMIA BWO610 38250 Sunnyside Ave, WOOLLAMIA BWO626 50902 Lot 198 DP 9289 Woollamia Rd, FALLS CREEK Central Area - Callala Bay/Beach CCA382 CCA382 Lot 7007 DP 1021162 Quay Rd, CALLALA BEACH CCA284 27841 Lot 320 DP 227922 Lennox Rd, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27586 Lot 7 DP 9063 Sec 27 Griffin St, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27593 Lot 9 DP 9063 Sec 13 Griffin St, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27594 Lot 8 DP 9063 Sec 13 Griffin St, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27595 Lot 7 DP 9063 Sec 13 Griffin St, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27873 Lot 8 DP 9063 Sec 27 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27874 Lot 9 DP 9063 Sec 27 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27875 Lot 10 DP 9063 Sec 27 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27876 Lot 11 DP 9063 Sec 27 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27877 Lot 12 DP 9063 Sec 27 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27878 Lot 1 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27879 Lot 2 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27880 Lot 3 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27881 Lot 4 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address CCA285 27882 Lot 5 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27885 Lot 8 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27887 Lot 10 DP 9063 Sec 14 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27888 Lot 12 DP 9063 Sec 13 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27889 Lot 14 DP 9063 Sec 13 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27890 Lot 15 DP 9063 Sec 13 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA285 27891 Lot 16 DP 9063 Sec 13 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH CCA287 35656 Lot 40 DP 8188 Quay Rd, CALLALA BEACH CCA288 27316 Lot 114 DP 225538 6 Callala Beach Rd, CALLALA BEACH CCA304 59610 Lot 1 DP 735620 Sealark Rd, CALLALA BAY CCA304 71321 Lot 1 DP 772179 Sealark Rd, CALLALA BAY CCA304 75035 Lot 2 DP 791161 Sealark Rd, CALLALA BAY CCA304 75036 Lot 3 DP 791161 Sealark Rd, CALLALA BAY CCA304 92088 Lot 2 DP 1040899 Monarch Cl, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28812 Lot 1 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28813 Lot 2 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28814 Lot 3 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28815 Lot 4 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28816 Lot 5 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28817 Lot 6 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28818 Lot 7 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 28819 Lot 8 DP 9063 Sec 25 Wearne St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 92934 Lot 103 DP 1046323 Griffin St, CALLALA BEACH CCA305 86345 Lot 3 DP 996361 Lackersteen St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 86344 Lot 2 DP 996361 Lackersteen St, CALLALA BAY CCA305 86343 Lot 1 DP 996361 Lackersteen St, CALLALA BAY CCA326 27517 Lot 1 DP 10209 Emmett St, CALLALA BAY CCA379 36425 Marine Pde, CALLALA BAY

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address 35776 Marine Pde, CALLALA BEACH 35773 Greenway Rd, CALLALA BEACH Central Area – Myola CCB362 42619 Myola Rd, MYOLA Central Area – Currarong CCR278 32864 Lot 221 DP 16854 23 Walton Way, CURRARONG CCR279 22394 Lot 222 DP 16854 2 Piscator Ave, CURRARONG CCR279 87845 Lot 1 DP 103568 Piscator Ave, CURRARONG CCR389 91552 Warrain Cres, CURRARONG CCR391 91551 Lot 7005 DP 1032904 Nowra Rd, CURRARONG CCR901 46298 Lot 29 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46299 Lot 30 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46300 Lot 31 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46301 Lot 32 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46302 Lot 33 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46303 Lot 34 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46304 Lot 35 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46305 Lot 36 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46306 Lot 37 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46307 Lot 38 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46308 Lot 39 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46309 Lot 40 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46310 Lot 41 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46311 Lot 42 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46312 Lot 43 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46313 Lot 44 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address CCR901 46314 Lot 45 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 46315 Lot 46 DP 13393 Zealand Rd (z), KINGHORNE CCR901 61922 Lot 345 DP 13393 Marlinton Ave (z), KINGHORNE CCR393 91373 Lot 7004 DP 1030104 Currarong Rd, BEECROFT PENINSULA CCR395 38791 Walton Way, CURRARONG CCR435 85994 Beecroft Pde, CURRARONG 91555 Lot 7007 DP 1032905 Currarong Rd, CURRARONG Central Area - Culburra Beach CCU105 5001 Lot 1 DP 232074 West Cres, CULBURRA BEACH CCU108 4969 Lot 281 DP 11892 42 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 4970 Lot 282 DP 11892 44 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 4971 Lot 283 DP 11892 46 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 4972 Lot 285 DP 11892 50 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 4973 Lot 286 DP 11892 52 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 4974 Lot 287 DP 11892 54 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU108 17691 Lot 284 DP 11892 48 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU259 2568 Lot 1316 DP 11893 51 Addison Rd, CULBURRA BCH CCU260 4386 Lot 1414 DP 12278 Prince Edward Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 4002 Lot 630 DP 221746 Penguins Head Rd, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19335 Lot 4 DP 232437 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19336 Lot 5 DP 232437 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19337 Lot 6 DP 232437 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19338 Lot A DP 398075 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19339 Lot 7 DP 230939 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19340 Lot 8 DP 230939 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 19341 Lot 9 DP 230939 Farrant Ave, CULBURRA BCH CCU264 75134 Lot 102 DP 791465 Penguins Head Rd, CULBURRA BCH

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address CCU264 88507 Lot 1052 DP 875298 Penguins Head Rd, CULBURRA BCH CCU265 4030 Lot 1679 DP 386888 Penguins Head Rd, CULBURRA BCH CCU265 74017 Lot 104 DP 790215 Penguins Head Rd, CULBURRA BCH CCU267 47737 Lot 666 DP 12278 Haven St, CULBURRA BCH CCU270 4752 Lot 1085 DP 11893 19 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU270 4753 Lot 1086 DP 11893 21 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU270 4754 Lot 1087 DP 11893 23 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU270 4925 Lot 1088 DP 11893 9 Vivian Way, CULBURRA BCH CCU270 4930 Lot 1093 DP 11893 Vivian Way, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 4993 Lot 309 DP 11892 100 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 4994 Lot 310 DP 11892 102 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 5003 Lot 2 DP 614607 East Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 5005 Lot 3 DP 565044 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 5006 Lot 5 DP 565044 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU271 17701 Lot 2 DP 621595 West Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU276 3514 Lot 678 DP 12278 North Cres, CULBURRA BCH CCU277 4742 Lot 1122 DP 11893 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU277 4756 Lot 1033 DP 11893 35 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU277 4802 Lot 884 DP 11893 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU277 4817 Lot 824 DP 12278 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU277 17685 Lot 1062 DP 11893 33 The Marina, CULBURRA BCH CCU388 19285 East Cres, CULBURRA BEACH CCU296 43265 Part - Lot 34 DP 755971 (Por 34) Prince Edward Ave (u), CULBURRA BEACH CCU385 81185 Part - Lot 74 DP 755971 (Por 74) Prince Edward Ave, CULBURRA BEACH CCU387 19289 Orama Cres, ORIENT POINT CCU392 19284 Part - Lot 111 DP 755971 (Por 111) Orsova Pde, ORIENT POINT CCU392 44255 Orsova Pde, ORIENT POINT

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Central Area - Greenwell Point CGP252 5408 Lot 41 DP 25335 Greens Rd, GREENWELL PT CGP252 15383 Lot 68 DP 245804 Crookhaven Dr, GREENWELL PT CGP254 47710 Lot 25 DP 236573 Haiser Rd, GREENWELL PT CGP254 56926 Lot 47 DP 31090 Haiser Rd, GREENWELL PT CGP255 38350 Lot 48 DP 24007 Sec 1 Adelaide St, GREENWELL POINT CGP401 56863 Greenwell Point Rd, GREENWELL POINT Central Area – Myola CMY403 42616 Catherine St, MYOLA Central Area – Nowra CNO423 81691 Lot 429 DP 821485 Yalwal Rd, MUNDAMIA CNO406 91063 Lot 7005 DP 1023875 Depot Rd, WEST NOWRA CNO406 58881 Worrigee St, NOWRA CNO406 91105 Worrigee St, NOWRA CNO406 91103 Lot 701 DP 1024852 Worrigee St, NOWRA CNO406 91104 Scenic Dr, NOWRA CNO407 91090 Lot 703 DP 1024833 Plunkett St, NOWRA CNO408 89673 Lot 7012 DP 1002643 Wharf Rd, NOWRA CNO408 57261 Lot 380 DP 755952 (Por 380) Riverview Rd, NOWRA CNO410 54987 Lot 391 DP 755952 (Por 391) Scenic Dr, NOWRA CNO410 21472 Lot 100 DP 1010092 Scenic Dr, NOWRA CNO410 54987 Lot 391 DP 755952 (Por 391) Scenic Dr, NOWRA CNO338 50572 Lot 2 DP 634524 Terara Rd, TERARA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Central Area - West Nowra CWN406 81309 Lot 431 DP 821464 Jonsson Rd, MUNDAMIA CWN426 42034 Lot 3 DP 585626 Depot Rd, WEST NOWRA CWN426 42035 Part - Lot 94 DP 755952 (Por 94) Depot Rd, WEST NOWRA CWN426 42036 Part - Lot 95 DP 755952 (Por 95) Depot Rd, WEST NOWRA CWN438 43717 Lot 3 DP 589582 Wogamia Rd, LONGREACH CWN438 54969 Lot 7 DP 606051 Wogamia Rd, LONGREACH CWN444 88778 Lot 6 DP 876682 Bamarang Rd, BAMARANG Nowra Area – Bomaderry NBO094 77465 Lot 11 DP 792970 Bolong Rd, BOMADERRY NBO156 70168 Lot 13 DP 2886 Sec 33 Bolong Rd, BOMADERRY Northern Area – Coolangatta NCO039 2281 Lot 12 DP 28128 Bolong Rd, COOLANGATTA NCO047 71980 Lot 1 DP 774057 Bolong Rd, BOLONG Northern Area – Illaroo NIL015 91062 Bangalee Scout Camp Rd, BANGALEE NIL015 49340 Lot 47 DP 751273 (Por 47) Bangalee Scout Camp Rd, BANGALEE NIL015 49343 Lot 48 DP 751273 (Por 48) Koloona Dr, BANGALEE NIL015 49342 Lot 117 DP 751273 (Por 117) Koloona Dr, WATERSLEIGH NIL015 89652 Lot 7009 DP 1002393 Koloona Dr, WATERSLEIGH NIL015 49341 Lot 180 DP 751273 (Por 180) Koloona Dr, WATERSLEIGH NIL022 46009 Lot 12 DP 247301 Koloona Dr, WATERSLEIGH NIL057 57557 Lot 5 DP 593763 Coorong Rd, NORTH NOWRA NIL058 46170 Lot 4 DP 593276 Coorong Rd, NORTH NOWRA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address NIL058 57932 Lot 7 DP 731070 Coorong Rd, NORTH NOWRA NIL058 57980 Lot 16 DP 609942 Coorong Rd, NORTH NOWRA NIL059 49129 Lot 2 DP 623834 Illaroo Rd, ILLAROO Northern Area - Kangaroo Valley NKV019 43029 Lot 24 DP 22827 Cullen Cres, KANGAROO VALLEY NKV022 81452 Lot 14 DP 817352 Mt Scanzi Rd, KANGAROO VALLEY NKV032 69611 Lot 3 DP 746458 Moss Vale Rd, KANGAROO VALLEY NKV145 81352 Lot 245 DP 821462 Moss Vale Rd, KANGAROO VALLEY Northern Area – Numbaa NNI148 53459 Lot 34 DP 755953 (Por 34) Comerong Island Rd, NUMBAA Northern Area - North Nowra NNN086 40743 Lot 117 DP 264090 Yurunga Dr, NORTH NOWRA NNN087 70034 Lot 1 DP 747836 Rock Hill Rd, NORTH NOWRA NNN088 33909 Lot 2 DP 540883 Fairway Dr, NORTH NOWRA 90259 Lot 7009 DP 1002407 Fairway Dr, NORTH NOWRA 74865 Lot 239 DP 728005 Fairway Dr, NORTH NOWRA 90261 Lot 7010 DP 1002411 Fairway Dr, NORTH NOWRA 90264 Fairway Dr, NORTH NOWRA 89656 Lot 7004 DP 1002405 Yurunga Dr, NORTH NOWRA Northern Area - Shoalhaven Heads NSH149 89666 Staples St, SHOALHAVEN HEADS NSH153 90709 Lot 7007 DP 1016684 Hay Ave, SHOALHAVEN HEADS NSH170 81457 McIntosh St, SHOALHAVEN HEADS NSH200 89333 Lot 7004 DP 94785 River Rd, SHOALHAVEN HEADS

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address Southern Area – Benalong SBE888 91345 Lot 7011 DP 1029403 North Bendalong Rd, BENDALONG SBE888 36029 Lot 203 DP 755923 (Por 203) Boronia St, BENDALONG SBE890 36025 Lot 201 DP 755923 (Por 201) Red Point Rd, BENDALONG SBE890 36027 Lot 202 DP 755923 (Por 202) Red Point Rd, BENDALONG SBE890 36023 Lot 187 DP 755923 (Por 187) 1 Waratah St, BENDALONG SBE890 44804 Lot 1 DP 755923 (Por 1) Waratah St, BENDALONG SBE890 91166 Lot 7012 DP 1026192 Sunset Strip, MANYANA Southern Area - Burrill Lake SBL851 21385 Lot 353 DP 15648 92 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31591 Lot 342 DP 15648 70 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31592 Lot 343 DP 15648 72 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31593 Lot 344 DP 15648 74 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31594 Lot 345 DP 15648 76 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31595 Lot 346 DP 15648 78 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31596 Lot 347 DP 15648 80 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31597 Lot 348 DP 15648 82 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31598 Lot 349 DP 15648 84 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31599 Lot 350 DP 15648 86 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31601 Lot 351 DP 15648 88 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 31604 Lot 352 DP 15648 90 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL851 41959 Lot 380 DP 15648 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL852 21440 Lot 10 DP 218555 Maria Ave, BURRILL LAKE SBL853 21598 Lot 35 DP 262421 Ireland St, BURRILL LAKE SBL854 21758 Lot 174 DP 209662 Wallaroy Dr, BURRILL LAKE SBL855 31639 Lot A DP 21307 Lake View Dr, BURRILL LAKE

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SBL856 21600 Lot 36 DP 262421 Ireland St, BURRILL LAKE SBL858 31568 Lot 381 DP 15648 McDonald Pde, BURRILL LAKE SBL894 94283 Lot 7003 DP 1059895 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SBL894 94279 Lot 7041 DP 1059893 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SBL894 93553 Lot 7002 DP 1050294 Princes Hwy, BURRILL LAKE SBL894 74172 Lot 365 DP 728040 8 Princess Ave Sth, BURRILL LAKE SBL895 94291 Lot 7005 DP 1060065 Dolphin Point Rd, BURRILL LAKE

Southern Area - Bawley Point SBP860 26251 Lot 98 DP 213760 Harrington Cres, BAWLEY POINT SBP870 26382 Lot 95 DP 227168 Malibu Dr, BAWLEY POINT SBP870 26385 Lot 223 DP 236006 Malibu Dr, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 93842 Lot 7001 DP 1054709 Shearwater Cres, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 34505 Lot 108 DP 755961 (Por 108) 5 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 34506 Lot 109 DP 755961 (Por 109) 1 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 93869 Lot 7005 DP 1055182 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 93845 Lot 7003 DP 1054711 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 34507 Lot 110 DP 755961 (Por 110) 2 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 34508 Lot 111 DP 755961 (Por 111) 6 Johnston St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 34455 Lot 114 DP 755961 (Por 114) Swift St, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 94182 Lot 7002 DP 1057513 Tingira Dr, BAWLEY POINT SBP886 94178 Lot 7004 DP 1057514 Tingira Dr, BAWLEY POINT SBP887 91068 Lot 7012 DP 1023834 Malibu Dr, BAWLEY POINT Southern Area – Manyana SCM779 24318 Lot 129 DP 205240 71 Sunset Strip, MANYANA SCM779 35600 Lot 293 DP 205240 Sunset Strip, MANYANA SCM779 35601 Lot 294 DP 205240 Sunset Strip, MANYANA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SCM779 35602 Lot 123 DP 31711 Sunset Strip, MANYANA SCM779 35603 Lot 292 DP 205240 Sunset Strip, MANYANA SCM779 24305 Lot 1 DP 546552 Sunset Strip, MANYANA SCM779 35230 Lot 822 DP 247285 Sunset Strip, MANYANA Southern Area – Conjola SCO976 72555 Lot 5 DP 785981 Princes Hwy, CONJOLA Southern Area - Cunjurong Point SCP885 91491 Lot 7023 DP 1031073 Alaska St, CUNJURONG POINT SCP885 91490 Lot 7022 DP 1031073 Ottawa St, CUNJURONG POINT SCP885 83520 Lot 482 DP 823199 Cunjurong Point Rd, CUNJURONG POINT Southern Area - Doplphin Point SDP904 89456 Lot 7012 DP 96761 Seaside Pde, DOLPHIN POINT Southern Area - Fishermans Paradise

SFP783 72733 Lot 7 DP 777660 Cornfield Pde, FISHERMANS PARADISE

SFP783 29938 Lot 118 DP 25478 38 Anglers Pde, FISHERMANS PARADISE SFP783 29939 Lot 295 DP 26974 Anglers Pde, FISHERMANS PARADISE

SFP783 74597 Lot 3 DP 787687 Fishermans Paradise Rd, FISHERMANS PARADISE SFP783 74598 Lot 4 DP 787687 Fishermans Paradise Rd, FISHERMANS PARADISE

SFP783 91266 Lot 5 DP 1031916 Fishermans Paradise Rd, FISHERMANS PARADISE

Southern Area – Kioloa SKI703 38409 Lot 130 DP 40869 Murramarang Rd, KIOLOA SKI878 26851 Lot 30 DP 260231 Boomer Cres, KIOLOA SKI879 84859 Lot 1 DP 837014 Panamuna Pl, KIOLOA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SKI879 83601 Lot 3 DP 831365 Kurrawa Dr, KIOLOA SKI879 27141 Lot 42 DP 261112 Panamuna Pl, KIOLOA SKI923 38603 Lot 34 DP 755941 (Por 34) Murramarang Rd, KIOLOA SKI923 90890 Lot 7002 DP 1020453 Murramarang Rd, KIOLOA Southern Area - Kings Point SKP859 75869 Lot 126 DP 792950 Harold St, KINGS POINT SKP859 64084 Lot 11 DP 738457 Parkland Dr, KINGS POINT SKP860 33046 Lot 92A DP 28562 Kings Point Dr, KINGS POINT SKP935 43305 Lot 166 DP 755967 (Por 166) Kings Point Dr, KINGS POINT Southern Area - Lake Conjola SLC789 25270 Lot 11 DP 240210 2 Milham St, LAKE CONJOLA SLC789 25271 Lot 1 DP 240210 4 Milham St, LAKE CONJOLA SLC784 35495 Lot 6 DP 263296 Lakeside Dr, CONJOLA PARK SLC784 25362 Lot 114 DP 209594 Valley Dr, CONJOLA P SLC784 25071 Lot 28 DP 262596 Hoylake Gr, CONJOLA PARK SLC784 49974 Lot 18 DP 703426 Windemere Dr, CONJOLA PARK SLC785 35251 Lot 28 DP 27495 Edwin Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC785 35252 Lot 60 DP 26546 Edwin Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC785 35253 Lot B DP 406044 Edwin Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC790 25067 Lot 9 DP 260673 Garrad Way, LAKE CONJOLA SLC791 24945 Lot 22 DP 221956 Carroll Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC791 24946 Lot 2 DP 213965 Carroll Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC791 24947 Lot 62 DP 219497 Carroll Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC791 24948 Lot 5 DP 505698 Carroll Ave, LAKE CONJOLA SLC912 88096 Lot 486 DP 861543 Lake Conjola Entrance Rd, LAKE CONJOLA SLC912 88097 Lot 487 DP 861543 Lake Conjola Entrance Rd, LAKE CONJOLA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SLC914 57167 Aney St, LAKE CONJOLA SLC914 38283 Aney St, LAKE CONJOLA 91695 Lake Conjola Entrance Rd, CONJOLA PARK Southern Area - Lake Tabourie SLT100 64132 Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT701 78455 Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE SLT861 36539 Lot G DP 410932 Dermal St, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT862 34486 Lot 8 DP 554421 River Rd, LAKE TABOURIE SLT862 34487 Lot 64 DP 251562 River Rd, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT864 26110 Lot 9 DP 259901 River Rd, LAKE TABOURIE SLT866 26043 Lot 60 DP 251422 Portland Way, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT866 48057 Lot 9 DP 253786 Weymouth Rd, LAKE TABOURIE SLT867 60539 Lot 2 DP 420507 Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT867 34483 Lot 14 DP 25836 Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE SLT868 34476 Lot 93 DP 24865 Beach St, LAKE TABOURIE

SLT916 78453 Lot 165 DP 729188 F595A Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE SLT917 82555 Lot 144 DP 821488 Princes Hwy, TERMEIL

SLT918 36540 Lot 128 DP 755972 (Por 128) Princes Hwy, LAKE TABOURIE SLT953 91086 Lot 7009 DP 1024452 Princes Hwy, DOLPHIN POINT

Southern Area – Mollymook SMM808 18828 Lot 69 DP 224117 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM809 17895 Lot 402 DP 226611 Beach Rd, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM809 18786 Lot 252 DP 218275 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM809 26830 Lot 182 DP 29209 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM809 26831 Lot 104 DP 26315 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM809 69091 Lot 24 DP 746035 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SMM824 29957 Part - Por 56 Riversdale Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM824 29961 Part - Por 57 Riversdale Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM824 29962 Part - Por 58 Riversdale Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM824 29963 Part - Por 59 Riversdale Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM824 83371 Lot 164 DP 831890 Burleigh Way, MOLLYMOOK SMM824 87239 Lot 2 DP 861473 Riversdale Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM825 19407 Lot 32 DP 237687 Buchan St, MOLLYMOOK SMM825 19749 Lot 33 DP 237687 Shipton Cres, MOLLYMOOK SMM825 29643 Lot 1 DP 161517 Buchan St, MOLLYMOOK SMM826 63789 Lot 1 DP 735982 Golf Ave, MOLLYMOOK SMM922 94367 Lot 7001 DP 1061117 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH SMM922 94365 Lot 7038 DP 1061116 Mitchell Pde, MOLLYMOOK BEACH Southern Area – Narrawallee SNW797 21965 Lot D DP 221281 Matron Porter Dr, NARRAWALLEE SNW797 47861 Lot B DP 221281 Matron Porter Dr, NARRAWALLEE SNW801 17624 Lot 398 DP 218610 16 Victor Ave, NARRAWALLEE SNW801 62048 Lot 5 DP 734437 Victor Ave, NARRAWALLEE SNW801 17614 Lot 365 DP 221892 Surfers Ave, NARRAWALLEE SNW803 17803 Lot 838 DP 233504 Bannister Head Rd, MOLLYMOOK BEACH Southern Area – Ulladulla SUL831 36000 Lot 202 DP 29760 South Pacific Cres, ULLADULLA SUL832 36058 Lot 59 DP 237534 Rennies Beach Cl, ULLADULLA SUL843 36001 Lot 203 DP 29760 South Pacific Cres, ULLADULLA SUL845 33144 Lot 1 DP 537126 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL845 33145 Lot 2 DP 526958 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL845 83447 Lot 52 DP 828221 Wason St, ULLADULLA

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Res No. UPN Property Description Address SUL845 83447 Lot 52 DP 828221 Wason St, ULLADULLA SUL936 82639 Part - Lot 1 DP 759018 Sec 19 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA SUL936 82641 Part - Lot 2 DP 759018 Sec 19 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA SUL936 82643 Part - Lot 3 DP 759018 Sec 19 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA SUL936 82647 New St, ULLADULLA SUL936 91528 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL936 91527 Lot 7019 DP 1030809 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL936 33104 Lot 4 DP 759018 Sec 17 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL936 33103 Lot 3 DP 759018 Sec 17 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL936 33102 Lot 2 DP 759018 Sec 17 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL937 15722 Lot 1 DP 759018 Sec 17 Deering St, ULLADULLA SUL939 91511 Lot 7020 DP 1031358 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL939 91512 Lot 7021 DP 1031358 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL939 91514 Lot 7023 DP 1031358 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL940 91441 Lot 7024 DP 1030677 12 Crescent St, ULLADULLA SUL943 35913 Lot 340 DP 44294 Princes Hwy, ULLADULLA SUL944 91516 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA SUL944 91515 Lot 7027 DP 1031359 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA SUL947 26835 Matron Porter Dr, NARRAWALLEE 93147 Lot 7035 DP 1047327 Wason St, ULLADULLA 93149 Lot 7036 DP 1047327 Did-dell St, ULLADULLA

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10. APPENDIX FOUR – ‘TREE VANDALISM SITE’ SIGNAGE

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11. APPENDIX FIVE – UNAUTHORISED ENCROACHMENT ASSESSMENT SHEET

Foreshore Reserves Policy – Unauthorised Encroachment Assessment

Preliminary Assessment Date of assessment: _________________

Nearest Town/Village: _________________________, Council Reserve No: _____________

Nearest private property: Lot _____________________ DP __________________________

Description of the encroachment: ________________________________________________

Is the encroachment located on Council managed land? Yes / No

Has Council authorised the encroachment? Yes / No

Unauthorised Encroachment Assessment

If the encroachment is deemed to be on Council managed land and unauthorised, the following assessment should be undertaken and forwarded to the relevant Group Director.

Has the owner of the unauthorised encroachment been identified? Yes / No

If yes, the owner’s property details are: Lot _______________DP _____________________

Is the unauthorised encroachment able to be relocated to private land? Yes / No

Is the unauthorised encroachment posing any of the following management issues?

• Private/exclusive (non community) benefit? Yes / No

• Significant environmental risk? Yes / No

• Unacceptable public risk? Yes / No

• Compromise emergency vehicle access? Yes / No

• Compromise service vehicle access? Yes / No

• Conflict with current legislation & policy? Yes / No

Additional Comments

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name and position of staff member(s) who undertook this assessment:

___________________________________________________________________________________

Proposed action:____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Group Director’s comments:

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Group Director’s Signature ____________________________ Date: _________________

Please file this assessment on Central File No ##### (to be created)

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