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Rowland Reserve Foreshore Protection
Rowland Reserve was originally a periodically inundated tidal flat area. During the 1950’s and 1960’s the channel adjacent to the reserve was dredged to create a navigable waterway for a proposed Pittwater Quays Marina development. The dredging ceased in the early 1970’s and the reserve was reclaimed however since that time, the foreshore has been receding at a rate of approximately 1 metre per year. Around ten years ago Council regraded the batter and stabilised the banks with jute matting, followed up with mulch and plantings on the top of the batter.
In July 2007 Pittwater Council appointed Patterson Britton and Partners to develop design options for the project. In January 2008 Council received a viable option package to be considered by Council and the community and in February 2009 works began. The project took 8 months to complete.
The new works saw the creation of salt marsh areas, mangrove plantings, shallow subtidal seagrass and subtidal sediment habitats, good access to the water and the construction of a small beach. The works prevent further erosion of the reserve and provide users of the park with a pleasant, fully accessible open space.
This project was undertaken with the assistance of grants from the Department of Environment and Climate Change and the Environmental Trust as well as funding from Council's Environmental Infrastructure Levy. For further information on this project please view the links below or contact Les Munn on 9970 1354
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This 4 minute video shows how we worked with the community |
Updated: 27 Jul 2011