Central Coast Council will host a series of community pop-ups along the foreshore this month to provide residents with an opportunity to share concerns, ideas or ask questions related to the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary.
Council Director of Environment and Planning Alice Howe said the community engagement sessions are part of Council’s commitment to working collaboratively with the community in alignment with the recommendations from the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel.
“Council has a holistic and scientific approach to managing the Tuggerah Lakes estuary, with primary objectives focusing on protecting the estuaries’ water quality, plants and biodiversity, as well as meeting the social and economic needs of the community – which is outlined in the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan,” Howe said.
“We are now reviewing and updating this plan to develop our new Estuary Management Program, and these community engagement sessions and further engagement this year will provide valuable input to help with its development.”
Pop-up sessions will be held on: Saturday, March 11, from 8-10.30am at San Remo Boat Ramp and from 11am-1.30pm at San Remo Shared Pathway, behind corner of Emu Dr and Kallaroo Rd; Sunday, March 12, from 10am-1pm at Lake Munmorah Community Hall; Thursday, March 16, from 4-7pm at Wyongah boat ramp; Saturday, March 18, from 7-10am at Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance; Sunday, March 19, from 11am-2pm at Wallarah Point Peace Park, Gorokan; and Thursday, March 23 from 3.30-6:30pm at Chittaway Bay Lions Park.
Council Administrator Rik Hart said the protection and conservation of the Coast’s rich environment, including Tuggerah Lakes, is important to both Council and our community.
“The strategic management of Tuggerah Lakes has been an ongoing partnership between all levels of government, estuary and coastal management experts, and the community,” he said.
“I encourage interested residents to come along and speak to Council staff and further contribute to the co-creation of actions to help protect and restore the estuary.”
The project has received funding from the Australian Government.
Source:
Media release, Mar 9
Central Coast Council