jerrara eco park
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Eco Park Jerrara
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT - MARK WAY COUNCILOR KIAMA MUNICIPALITY
This Issue Development Proposal
Pictorial Guide Photography
“Jerrara a place of natural beauty for all to enjoy”
Publication designed by Matthew Cameron.
“JERRARA DAM JAMBEROO”
Submissions to Kiama Council General Manager-Michael Forsyth:
[email protected] or via PO Box 75, Kiama 2533
Jerrara Dam Development Proposal Kiama's best kept secret Jerrara Dam,
just sitting there all those year's waiting to be discovered!
A great opportunity to develop this asset into further jewel in our Municipal Crown.
All we need is to realise this Vision and develop into a Tourism destination that will attract visitors from all over the State; Australia and possibly the world whilst being
available for residents in our Municipality to enjoy literally as they wish.
We at Kiama Council can achieve this Vision by driving the project and showing leadership and foresight.
Vision: “Jerrara a place of natural beauty for all to enjoy”
Mission: To develop Jerrara Dam and surrounding area into an “Ecological, Aborigi-
nal Culture and Fishing Park” by maintaining and developing existing Flora, Fauna, Bird life and Fishery, together with construction of appropriate infrastructure to support the Park
Aims: Maintain a Wildlife Sanctuary & Habitat
Maintain and expand Arboretum
Establish an Aboriginal Culture centre & theme
Sustainable Fishing
Maintain and Manage Dam Water Supply
Construction of infrastructure to support facility
Maintain Security of Park and Water storage.
Financial viability & accountability
Education
Parking, Access road & Amenities
Committee to administer activities and development
Jerrara Dam location and Wildlife
Jerrara Dam is located between the townships of Kiama and Jamberoo, just
15 minutes from the Princess highway this hidden paradise is full Native Fauna and Flora
ready to be enjoyed by all.
A selection of just a few of the local Wildlife that can be seen around Jerrara Dam. From Top Left: Kookaburra, Rainbow Lorikeets, Australian Bass, Wombat, Kangaroos.
Jerrara Dam Action Plan Publicise and promote the vision and potential of Jerrara Dam as a major asset for Community and as a Tourism & educational facility for Kiama Municipality & NSW
Aboriginal input for cultural centre/shop, arts, craft, dancing/music etc
Involve Kiama Council, NSW Government, Commonwealth Government and Kiama Tourism and Aboriginal Community to support the project.
Seek to have Member for Kiama Gareth Ward as a Champion for project
Kiama Council as key administrative component and support for project is essential support from Jamberoo Community
Conduct and promote a competition to develop both Community support and architectural plans for infrastructure in Park.
Media support to inform and advise the Community of Park’s potential and seek ongoing promotion within the Kiama Municipality and in particular the Jamberoo Community of benefits.
Form a Committee of interested parties to promote the project Commitment of Kiama Council to the project
Seek Grants from NSW State & Federal Governments to provide funding
Develop a Plan for construction of infrastructure improvements
Develop a Plan for Ecological management
Incorporate Aboriginal Culture and Themes in Park
Co-ordinate plans into overall management plan
Plan to co-ordinate funding to meet Parks development
Prioritise construction & environment plans with Funding Monitor and adjust plans as required to meet commitments
Co-ordinate formation of Committee and Funding to start construction
Staffing for facility from local community where appropriate on skill base
Ongoing planning to achieve Park’s opening to public
Opening of Park to involve Kiama Council, Member for Kiama, Aboriginal representatives and Jamberoo Community.
Photographic Guide to Jerrara Dam Eco Park
Aerial View of Jerrara Dam Eco Park site Proposed Site for Cabins at Eco Park site
Current Entry to Jerrara Dam reserve Current access to Jerrara Dam water way
Walking Path around Jerrara Dam reserve Wetlands at Jerrara Dam
Photos are Courtesy of Col Douch ([email protected]) & Hary Sprintz Architect for Project Design.
Jerrara Dam Development Proposal Key Features
Develop a plan for location of infrastructure & management
Wildlife (includes Bird sanctuary & Habitat)
Arboretum
Flora & Fauna
Fish Stocks
Establish Aboriginal Heritage & Cultural Centre/Shop
Incorporate Aboriginal Dancing, Music, stories as theme for Park & Conferences etc
Non power boat access-canoes & kayaks
Dam Wall & safety issues
Water supply & catchment
Walking trails around Park
No swimming
Disabled access
Board walk located on Southern side of Dam (in front of cabins etc)
Vehicle road access to cabins etc via Arboretum (bitumen sealed)
Cabins (approx 20 with 2 & 4 bedrooms?) located at Southern end of Dam on the Hill overlooking Dam in various levels with access. Trees planted to ensure cabins
fit into landscape
Restaurant/Kiosk & Cultural & conference centres at Southern end of dam in front of cabins
Conference centre to seat approx 100 people (Education/Conference facility) opposite Restau-rant/Kiosk & Cultural centres
Security (Internal & external at gate)
Tables & chairs for visitors located near Restaurant/Kiosk & water storage
Toilet (self composting)
Use of water from Dam for Toilets & irrigation (possible pumping to large tank at top of southern hill-gravity feed back to cabins etc?)
Drinking water from articulated Sydney Water supply
Maintenance of Dam infrastructure
Maintenance of Dam water levels to meet statutory guidelines
Administration Committee to include relevant Government agencies
Regular monitoring of all resources in Park
Sufficient Revenue to meet Park costs and work at a Profit
Establish fees & charges for: Day, weekly and yearly rates for access including accommoda-tion, conference and educational seminars.
Incorporate in charges allowance for day, weekend & public holiday rates. Allow discounts for Children and Pensioners
Develop programme for Marketing and Promotion of Park & facilities
Internet and Website for Park (Promotion; Bookings; Visitor connection etc)
Develop relationships with Kiama Council, Tourism, Jamberoo Community & Government
Seek Government grants to establish Park
A link for Jamberoo to provide growth for Township (Eco Park/Jamberoo/Recreational Park).
Establish Park as a Tourism asset for Kiama Municipality; NSW and Australia
Develop an action, information and promotional plan to enable members of Kiama Munici-pality, Kiama Council, Aboriginal Community, NSW Government and possibly Australian Gov-ernment to become part of the Vision and join in partnership to establish Jerrara Eco Park.
Jerrara Dam Development Proposal Key Features