Submission to Gosford City Council for the Coastal Zone Management Plan Ocean/Umina Beach
Umina Community Group’s submission covers the coastal area from Ettalong Creek (Berrima Street) at the Western extremity to Ettalong Point (Barrenjoey Road) in the East. We note that there are four distinct areas within this beautiful coast which has a heritage of providing enjoyment to beachgoers for over 100 years.
- The immediate area adjacent to Ettalong Creek, which is High Risk
- East of Ettalong Creek to Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club, which is Low Risk
- East from Umina Beach SLSC to Ocean Beach SLSC, which is Medium Risk
- East from Ocean Beach SLSC to Ettalong Point, which is High Risk
Embodied within the report are our key recommendations which are as follows:
- That the existing dune structure which protects the beach and the assets beyond the beach be maintained
- That development on the dune protecting the beach be restricted by development controls
- That a Dune Management Plan be implemented to sustain and enhance the current dune structure and ecosystems
The submission is the work of a dedicated group of volunteers who have a close relationship with our coast, its history, and who all have a passionate desire to hand on to future generations a beach area which can contribute to the enjoyment of residents and visitors to Ocean/Umina Beach.
We commend this submission to the Council and to other interested parties, and hope that it provides valuable insights into the wider community’s opinions and the past, present, and future of Umina Beach. Protecting the coast and the assets in the immediate region comes down to ensuring that the existing dune structure is maintained, protected, and nurtured. This is critical to the future of our community. We want to pass on to future generations the unspoiled beauty and natural ambience of Umina Beach currently enjoyed by our community and visitors to our wonderful beaches.
We thank the Gosford City Council for facilitating the process of public engagement and comment during the preparation of the Coastal Zone Management Plan and look forward to ongoing involvement in creating a better future for the 16,000 people who live in Umina Beach.
Umina Community Group (inc) 10th February 2015
You can read the submission here UCG CZMP Submission Final.