Meeting papers

Relevant responses were analysed to identify the below key themes.

Theme                   Key comments include:
Viewpoints              “Would not spend too much on providing additional viewing points, just sufficient to prevent environmental damage by
                        those that seek out the views.”

                        “Identify and formalise beach access points and surf viewing points while protecting all back dune and foredune vegetation
                        from impacts associated with access.”
Indigenous               “Kabi Kabi should be consulted with and heavily involved not invited. Guidance has been offered for years with regards to
engagement              control burning and other management techniques used by traditional land owners and have been ignored.”

                        “I agree that it is essential to have Kabi Kabi work in partnership with council especially to incorporate cultural heritage
                        values in Foreshore management.”
Design and              “Increase parking alongside beach access, but not in local streets. Do NOT repeat the front-in parking spaces such as at
infrastructure          Castaways which is not easily usable for water craft carried on car roof racks.”

                        “Upgrade pedestrian bridge pathway from Orient Drive to tunnel access (access 38) Foot traffic has increased substantially
                        over the last 2 years and pathway needs redesign to accommodate bidirectional traffic, walkers carrying boards- bulky
                        items. Poorly maintained surrounding bush ecosystem also needs some thought.“
Tourism                 “The process around identification of viewpoints and determination of environmental sustainability is not specified. The
                        references around improving access for visitors is subject to future budget! Is this code for shut down access points at our
                        determination without any budget commitment to what will be provided for visitors instead. Not great for encouraging
                        visitors which sustains our local businesses.“

                        ”Review the number of approvals of STA which are having huge social impact of lifestyle for residents in
                        the eastern beaches areas. Noise, parking, traffic and over tourism is now a constant issue and is impacting on the social
                        fabric & dynamics of what was once a peaceful beachside area living in harmony with the natural environment.”




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