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* The identification of a navigational channel system and the necessary marking and maintenance of the channels in order to continue to have a satisfactory access system along the channels. * Examination of the foreshores and identification of areas where foreshore bank stabilisation has been necessary or where it will be necessary in the future. * The identification of areas for mooring of vessels and the limitations of those areas including the identification of the need for dinghy storage where the vessel numbers are high. * The development of a new wharf and residential structures policy for the construction of wharves and structures associated with the wharves such as boat sheds so as to maintain a uniform character of the waterfront of Brisbane Water, without restricting reasonable access to the usage of the waterway nor permitting unreasonable occupation of the waterway. * Prohibition of jetties in areas where they are excessively long or unsuitable or unnecessary. * Identifying areas of heritage associated with the waterway that are worthy of preserving due to their nature, their interest or their character. * Preparing guidelines for commercial and industrial development that may occur around Brisbane Water so that if it is found to be necessary that it is in character with the nature of the waterway and the surrounding buildings, vegetation and development. * To develop a tourism strategy that is compatible with the waterway. The committee has been very conscious of the large number of users of the waterway and also of the pressure from commercial uses for increased development of the waterways. The committee has also expressed its concern that one of the major values of the waterway is its state of the waterway and its surrounds and it is this "natural" state which makes the waterway so attractive. The committee therefore expresses its desire to keep the waterway in this similar state whilst allowing appropriate usage and appropriate development so that its natural state will not be damaged. The committee has continually stressed that if development damages the natural areas, ruins the fishing or creates cluttered boating areas then the very reason why so many people enjoy using our waterway will be lost. The investigations undertaken by the committee discovered some misconceptions regarding current concerns for Brisbane Water. Firstly that Brisbane Water is rapidly shallowing from siltation. The definitive studies show that the depths in major parts of Brisbane Water and in the main channels has changed little in the last 90 years after comparing carefully prepared charts from 1901 to accurately prepared charts of 1993. This myth, however, should not generate complacency as there are certainly some alluvial fans infilling Brisbane Water from the major creeks. Considerable attention would need to be diverted to these over the coming years in order to ensure that these alluvial fans are controlled and do not begin to affect Brisbane Water. Furthermore it was found by the environmental studies measuring water quality and sediments in Brisbane Water that the water quality in dry periods is at present satisfactory. However after rain large quantities of nutrients are flushing down from the developed catchments. These nutrients also contain pollutants and it will be the problem of nutrients and pollutants that the catchment management committee work will need to intensively address as well as the ongoing problem of waterborne rubbish from the catchment. Brisbane Water Plan of Management - July 1995 Page iv
The Stage 1 work gives the Council and the Gosford Catchment Management Committee a very sound framework in which to develop further planning for the area to ensure that these valuable resources are properly managed. It is expected that it will take a number of years before the final planning work is in place but directions for the sustainable management of Brisbane Water have been clearly established and in this regard the work of Stage 1 is recommended to the Gosford community for its adoption. Brisbane Water Plan of Management - July 1995 Page v
Page 1 and 2: GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL BRISBANE WATER
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15.0 REFERENCES Bell F.C., Edwards
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TABLE 8: MARINA FACILITIES WITHIN B
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