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Action 1
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Trial modifications to artificial aeration
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Determine the best aerator regime for the lake for water quality improvements.
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Complete
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Action 2
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Trial sediment treatment
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To improve and maintain water quality and ecosystem health of the lake and surrounding habitats.
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Not required
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Action 3
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Beach nourishment with a geofabric container beach sill
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Improved public safety and amenity of foreshores and stabilisation of bank erosion and riparian vegetation.
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Complete
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Action 4
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Riparian vegetation enhancement for erosion control
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Improved public safety and amenity of foreshores and stabilisation of bank erosion and riparian vegetation.
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Complete
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Action 5
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Stormwater treatment/improvement
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Best practice stormwater treatment systems are installed and maintained.
Continuation of low impact land management practices in the catchment.
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Complete
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Action 6
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Litter management/recycling
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Improve waste management and education to reduce litter impacting on amenity, water quality and wildlife.
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Complete
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Action 7
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Flood planning
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Ensure all development and management actions in the study area are suitable for the location and/or are adaptive to changing flooding risk.
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Ongoing
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Action 8
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Develop and implement local Cane Toad management strategy
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Reduce Cane Toad numbers and their undesirable impacts on native wildlife.
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In progress
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Action 9
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Riparian vegetation management
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To improve condition and extent of natural fringing vegetation around lake.
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Complete
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Action 10
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Backfill exposed tree roots
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To improve the health of Broad-leaved Paperbark trees along lake foreshores.
To reduce trip hazards, access issues and improve public safety.
To improve and maintain water quality and ecosystem health of the lake.
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Complete
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Action 11
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Aquatic weed harvesting
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To reduce aquatic weeds and improve recreational opportunities and aesthetics.
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In progress
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Action 12
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Grass species selection for open space areas to minimise bare areas
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Enhanced aesthetics, recreational values and protection against erosion.
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Complete
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Action 13
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Wildlife/turtle crossing warning signs on Camp Drewe Road
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Raise awareness of the presence of native fauna and need for care to be taken to avoid road kill.
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Pending
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Action 14
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Replace boom used in aquatic weed management
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Allow for effective ongoing control of aquatic weeds when high densities occur.
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Complete
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Action 15
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Manage increasing use of the western side of the lake to preserve ecosystem values
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To preserve the relatively ‘untouched’ ecosystem along the western shoreline, while providing formalised access to a limited selection in order to reduce impacts resulting from concentrated use.
To protect habitat values, water quality, Aboriginal Heritage, scenic values and ecosystem health of the lake.
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Complete
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Action 16
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Review of public safety risk assessment
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To ensure public safety at lake access points.
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Pending
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Action 17
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Greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal heritage
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To identify culturally appropriate ways to better acknowledge the indigenous history of the lake and surrounding habitats.
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In progress
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Action 18
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Encourage alternative transport to the lake
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To reduce congestion, parking pressure and vehicle use, leading to enhanced amenity, lower carbon emissions/pollution and increased safety. Encourage exercise and community connectivity with associated increased health benefits.
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Pending
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Action 19
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Management of future parking arrangements
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To evaluate the extent of parking issues following completion of Foreshore Improvement Works and assist in directing further management effort.
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Complete
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Action 20
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Traffic management Camp Drewe Road
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To improve public safety and reduce likelihood of wildlife road kill on Camp Drewe Road.
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Complete
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Action 21
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Manage dog access
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Reduction in the number of dogs in the lake and foreshore areas, reducing the inputs of urine and faeces to the lake and reduced impacts on native wildlife at the lake.
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Complete
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Action 22
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Education campaign
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To inform the community about the values of the lake and its unique ecosystem components and sensitivities to human impact. The overall aim is to foster a higher level of understanding, respect and stewardship, translating into positive changes in behaviour.
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Pending
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Action 23
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Review blue green algae alert/lake closure signage
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Better communication of risks associated with algal blooms with a view to reducing swimmers during high risk periods.
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Complete
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Action 24
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Establish an integrated management group
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To ensure coordinated and cooperative management for ongoing and effective management of the lake.
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In progress
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Action 25
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Monitoring program
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To track performance of actions implemented as part of the CMP and allow for timely maintenance and adaptive measures to be implemented as required.
To better understand the level of issues and priority for management.
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Pending
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Action 26
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Review of CMP progress and monitoring of performance targets
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Continuous improvement towards the CMP objectives across the full range of issues.
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Pending
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Action 27
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Ten year review of CMP
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Management actions and approaches remain appropriate for the long term.
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Pending
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Action 28
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Flood planning – NSW Office of Sport
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Ensure all development or management option in the study area is suitable for the location and/or is adaptive to changing flood risk.
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Pending
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Action 29
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Biological control of Salvinia
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To provide ongoing control of Salvinia in the lake.
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Complete
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