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Executive Summary - Eden Port Authority

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<strong>Executive</strong> <strong>Summary</strong>Public Recreation and Ecological PlanThe proposed plan for t he public open space areas of Foreshore Beach and Penrhyn Estuary would ret ain and enhancethe uses of t he beach, provide improved recreational facilities and enhance the ecological habi tat of Penrhyn Estuary.This image is a graphic representat ion of t he plan. The plan would incorporat e the following feat ures:A pedestrian overpass linking Foreshore beach with Sir Joseph BanksPark. The overpass would link the foreshore pedestrian/ cycle pathwi th the existing pat hs in the park and provide safer access with amore convenient point for crossing Foreshore Road.Creation of a pedestrian/ cycle path extending thefull length of Foreshore Beach and PenrhynEstuary, accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.A boardwalk and viewing platform extending a shortdistance into t he Estuary to allow the public to viewthe ecological habitat without impact ing on theenvironment.Beach AccessPedestrianOverpassNat ive Veget ationPlant ing on DunesBehind Foreshore BeachSir Joseph Banks ParkPublic AmenitiesPedestri an/ Cycle Pat hwit h LightingRoad Crossing Link t o SirJoseph Banks ParkRail LineNat ive Veget ationPlant ing on Median StripLandscapedBuffer StripExisting Saltmarshto be RetainedSydney AirportParallel RunwayRestoration of Erosion onForeshore BeachLandscaped Mound withViewing Plat formForeshore BeachEnclosed Fish CleaningFaci li t yFour - Lane BoatRampBoarding Jett yand PontoonForeshore RoadPubli cViewing AreaForeshore BeachTug Bert h Office and WorkshopCar/ trailer ParkingTug Bert hsSeagrass HabitatRoad BridgeNew Terminal AreaBoardwalkViewing Plat fromRail BridgeSeagrassHabit atSaltmarsh HabitatPenrhyn EstuaryHist orical Remains ofGovernment PierIntertidalSand/ MudflatsSaltmarsh HabitatExisting Salt marshto be RetainedExisting Mudflatsto be RetainedLandscapedBuffer StripExisting ContainerTermi nalNew four - lane boat ramp and car park with space for130 cars with trailers. This would replace the existingfacilit y in Penrhyn Estuary. A boarding jet ty andpontoon, enclosed fish cleaning facility, public viewingarea and public amenities would also be provided.Addit ional seagrass habitat in PenrhynEst uary.Enhancement of t he exi sting shorebi rd habitat in PenrhynEstuary by creating additional intertidal flats and additionalsaltmarsh for feeding and roosting.Public Recreation and Ecological PlanFigure ES.8<strong>Port</strong> Botany Expansion Environmental Impact Statement – Volume 1ES17

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