Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management - Land - NSW ...

4.5 Management Precinct 5: Harbour Waters
4.5.1 Desired Future Character
As a working harbour there will be opportunity for new expanded maritime infrastructure and
marina development adjoining the Port and also the opportunity for new maritime infrastructure
adjoining South Coffs Island. Such infrastructure includes new and / or reconfigured breakwaters to
provide expanded still water inside the main harbour and extended marina berthing capacity. A key
feature is new docking facilities for mini-cruise ships which could be incorporated on either side of
the harbour depending on engineering and economic feasibility.
The waters of the harbour are maintained in a navigable condition through innovative sand
management systems including sand bypass and sand dredging. The sand management system
provides for the nourishment of Park Beach to the north but there is also commercial use of the
sand that provides an off-set to the cost of extraction
The type and intensity of future use will reflect the working harbour origins of the Jetty Foreshores
together with the recreational and tourist character for which it has become known.
Coffs harbour Jetty will be maintained as a National Work to ensure its structural integrity and
function as the icon of Coffs Harbour.
4.5.2 Land Use / Activity
• Sand dredging and other sand management systems
• The waters of Coffs Harbour are to be maintained in a navigable condition for small vessels
and mini -cruise ships.
• The area adjacent to Jetty Beach is to be maintained for public recreational activities such as
swimming and fishing.
• The historic jetty is to be maintained.
• Extension of marina and associated tourist facilities adjacent to the inner harbour breakwaters
of the existing port.
• New maritime facilities adjacent to South Coffs Island, including new breakwaters if feasible
and marina development.
• Docking/berthing facilities for a mini-cruise ship/s and other vessels.
4.5.3 Planning Guidelines
• Implement measures to ensure maintenance of the Harbour as a navigable port.
• Water quality within the Harbour is to be maintained within acceptable levels for recreational
use and ecological viability.
• Environmental management systems to be integrated into design and operations of all
maritime facilities.
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