Brisbane Water Plan of Management - Gosford City Council - NSW ...

13.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND FUTURE ACTION
The Brisbane Water Plan of Management will be submitted to Council, relevant government
departments and the local community for a review of the objectives, management guidelines
and management actions outlined throughout the document.
The Plan of Management must not end up sitting on the shelf, but will be endorsed and acted
upon by Council, all relevant government departments and most importantly the people and
communities who live around and use and enjoy the Brisbane Water estuary.
The Plan of Management for Brisbane Water is expected to be implemented and actions
monitored over the next five years after which time it will be reviewed by Council for its
effectiveness in protecting and maintaining the environmental values and recreational benefits
of Brisbane Water. It is expected that the plan will provide an effective framework to manage
the waterway and foreshore areas and act as a tool in successfully obtaining funding from
government sources to carry out the implementation of works nominated within the plan.
13.1 Environmental Results Anticipated
It is anticipated that the following environmental results will occur as a result of the successful
implementation and adherence to the planning and management objectives of the Brisbane
Water Plan of Management.
• The Brisbane Water estuary in general receives a high degree of protection, and retains its
intrinsic values.
• The natural values associated with Brisbane Water are protected for future generations.
• Important ecosystems and other natural and physical resources are protected.
• Any significant adverse effects on native plants and animals or their habitat are of a
temporary nature.
• Outstanding natural features and important cultural and historic features are protected.
• Activities in the coastal marine area do not increase the risks from coastal hazards.
• The foreshore, and seabed areas around Brisbane Water are protected.
• Important views are not adversely affected by development or use.
• The natural character and amenity values are preserved and individual developments
generally contribute to the maintenance of high environmental quality.
• There is no net decrease in the quality of water in Brisbane Water adjacent to urban areas is
safe for swimming an other recreational pursuits, including recreational fishing.
• Adverse effects on existing lawful activities are minimised.
• Recreation and leisure opportunities in Brisbane Water are enhanced because:
- important views, to and from land over Brisbane Water, which contribute to the leisure
experiences, are protected;
Brisbane Water Plan of Management - July 1995 Page 52