November 2018 RMS.18.1060© Roads and Maritime Services

For more information:rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime

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Contact usIf you have any questions, pleasecontact our project team on 1800 870 499 or email ClarenceRiverErosion@rms.nsw.gov.au

For more in-depth information on the project, includinga video of the trial remediation work, please visitrms.nsw.gov.au/projects/northern-nsw/clarence-river-erosion/index

Seen something?Roads and Maritime Services Boating Safety Officersare responsible for managing compliance in accordancewith the relevant regulations and new managementactions on the Clarence River.

Non-compliance with the regulations can also bereported by calling 13 12 36 8.30am to 5.00pm Mondayto Friday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.

• Cultural and heritage assets have been discoveredin the Moleville Rocks area, and as a result theremediation plan has been adjusted to focus on softworks on the banks in these areas.

• The purchasing and stockpiling of materials,sourcing of vegetation and finalising the costs forthe remediation work is continuing.

Roads and Maritime, in conjunction with our partners,Transport for NSW, Local Land Services, SoilConservation Services and Clarence Valley Council, willcontinue to keep property owners, stakeholders andthe community updated as the action plan progresses.

 

Clarence River erosion management project Riverbank remediation update

SOUTH GRAFTON

CARRS CREEK

ULMARRABogans Bridge

Moleville Rocks

Elizabeth Island

Susan Island

0km 1km 2km

Remediation works

Open Boating Area

No Slow Tow Zone

KEY

Clarence River map showing both affected and remediation areas

Progress updateBoating restrictions remain in place and workunderway includes:

• Work materials such as tree trunks and root ballshave been sourced from nearby clearance activitiesalong the Pacific Highway

• A trial of barge works was conducted on twoproperties in August 2018 to assess logistics, timingand strategies. The trial was a resounding successwith all results close to or better than expectations.This has now cleared the way for the balance of theland remediation work to be carried out in late 2018

• Work is underway to grow a large number ofsaplings that will form the foundation of the softrevegetation works. Work is also progressing onthe cultivation of a very tough aquatic grass which,if trials prove fruitful, will be a great adjunct tothe land work in the area

Management plan actionsIn response to the study, boating restrictions wereintroduced on sensitive sections of the upper ClarenceRiver in late 2015. The study also identified 22 riverfrontproperties for riverbank remediation work. In September2016 meetings were held with property owners todiscussion remediation strategies.

Public meetings were held in November 2016,November 2017 and September 2018 to update thecommunity on the extension of management measuresand discuss progress on the plan.

 

Background In 2014 Transport for NSW commissioned the University of NSW’s Water Research Laboratory to conduct a riverbank erosion study along the Clarence River.

The study made recommendations on how to best address erosion issues in several parts of the river. These issues are reported to have been caused by a range of factors including land management, flooding, loss of vegetation, stock access, natural factors and high-wash boating activities.

A multi-agency committee was formed with members from Transport for NSW, Roads and Maritime Services, North Coast Local Land Services, Soil Conservation Services and Clarence Valley Council.

The committee developed a 12-point Management Action Plan which seeks to ensure the long term environmental sustainability of the river.

The actions were expected to be in place for a period of two years from September 2015 to September 2017. In October 2016 the plan was extended for a further three to five years to accommodate remediation work.

ULMARRA

Elizabeth Island

0km 1km 2km

Remediation works

Open Boating Area

No Slow Tow Zone

KEY

ted and remediation areas

BackgroundIn 2014 Transport for NSW commissioned the Universityof NSW’s Water Research Laboratory to conducta riverbank erosion study along the Clarence River.

The study made recommendations on how to bestaddress erosion issues in several parts of the river.These issues are reported to have been caused by arange of factors including land management, flooding,loss of vegetation, stock access, natural factors andhigh-wash boating activities.

A multi-agency committee was formed with membersfrom Transport for NSW, Roads and Maritime Services,North Coast Local Land Services, Soil ConservationServices and Clarence Valley Council.

The committee developed a 12-point ManagementAction Plan which seeks to ensure the long termenvironmental sustainability of the river.

The actions were expected to be in place for a periodof two years from September 2015 to September 2017.In October 2016 the plan was extended for a furtherthree to five years to accommodate remediation work.

Progress updateBoating restrictions remain in place and workunderway includes:

• Work materials such as tree trunks and root ballshave been sourced from nearby clearance activitiesalong the Pacific Highway

• A trial of barge works was conducted on twoproperties in August 2018 to assess logistics, timingand strategies. The trial was a resounding successwith all results close to or better than expectations.This has now cleared the way for the balance of theland remediation work to be carried out in late 2018

• Work is underway to grow a large number ofsaplings that will form the foundation of the softrevegetation works. Work is also progressing onthe cultivation of a very tough aquatic grass which,if trials prove fruitful, will be a great adjunct tothe land work in the area

 

Management plan actions In response to the study, boating restrictions were introduced on sensitive sections of the upper Clarence River in late 2015. The study also identified 22 riverfront properties for riverbank remediation work. In September 2016 meetings were held with property owners to discussion remediation strategies.

Public meetings were held in November 2016, November 2017 and September 2018 to update the community on the extension of management measures and discuss progress on the plan.

SOUTH GRAFTON

CARRS CREEK

Bogans Bridge

Moleville Rocks

Susan Island

Clarence River map showing both affec

SOUTH GRAFTO

CARRS CREEK

Bogans Bridge

Moleville Rocks

Susan Island

Clarence River map showing both affe

BackgroundIn 2014 Transport for NSW commissioned the Universityof NSW’s Water Research Laboratory to conducta riverbank erosion study along the Clarence River.

The study made recommendations on how to bestaddress erosion issues in several parts of the river.These issues are reported to have been caused by arange of factors including land management, flooding,loss of vegetation, stock access, natural factors andhigh-wash boating activities.

A multi-agency committee was formed with membersfrom Transport for NSW, Roads and Maritime Services,North Coast Local Land Services, Soil ConservationServices and Clarence Valley Council.

The committee developed a 12-point ManagementAction Plan which seeks to ensure the long termenvironmental sustainability of the river.

The actions were expected to be in place for a periodof two years from September 2015 to September 2017.In October 2016 the plan was extended for a furtherthree to five years to accommodate remediation work.

Management plan actionsIn response to the study, boating restrictions wereintroduced on sensitive sections of the upper ClarenceRiver in late 2015. The study also identified 22 riverfrontproperties for riverbank remediation work. In September2016 meetings were held with property owners todiscussion remediation strategies.

Public meetings were held in November 2016,November 2017 and September 2018 to update thecommunity on the extension of management measuresand discuss progress on the plan.

 

Progress update Boating restrictions remain in place and work underway includes:

• Work materials such as tree trunks and root balls have been sourced from nearby clearance activities along the Pacific Highway

• A trial of barge works was conducted on two properties in August 2018 to assess logistics, timing and strategies. The trial was a resounding success with all results close to or better than expectations. This has now cleared the way for the balance of the land remediation work to be carried out in late 2018

• Work is underway to grow a large number of saplings that will form the foundation of the soft revegetation works. Work is also progressing on the cultivation of a very tough aquatic grass which, if trials prove fruitful, will be a great adjunct to the land work in the area

cted and remediation areas

ULMARRA

N

Elizabeth Island KEY Remediation works

Open Boating Area

No Slow Tow Zone 0km 1km 2km

November 2018 RMS.18.1060© Roads and Maritime Services

For more information:rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime

13 12 36

Clarence River erosionmanagement projectRiverbank remediation update

Contact usIf you have any questions, pleasecontact our project team on 1800 870 499 or email ClarenceRiverErosion@rms.nsw.gov.au

For more in-depth information on the project, includinga video of the trial remediation work, please visitrms.nsw.gov.au/projects/northern-nsw/clarence-river-erosion/index

Seen something?Roads and Maritime Services Boating Safety Officersare responsible for managing compliance in accordancewith the relevant regulations and new managementactions on the Clarence River.

Non-compliance with the regulations can also bereported by calling 13 12 36 8.30am to 5.00pm Mondayto Friday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.

 

• Cultural and heritage assets have been discovered in the Moleville Rocks area, and as a result the remediation plan has been adjusted to focus on soft works on the banks in these areas.

• The purchasing and stockpiling of materials, sourcing of vegetation and finalising the costs for the remediation work is continuing.

Roads and Maritime, in conjunction with our partners, Transport for NSW, Local Land Services, Soil Conservation Services and Clarence Valley Council, will continue to keep property owners, stakeholders and the community updated as the action plan progresses.

For more information: rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime

13 12 36

November 2018 RMS.18.1060© Roads and Maritime Services

Clarence River erosionmanagement projectRiverbank remediation update

• Cultural and heritage assets have been discoveredin the Moleville Rocks area, and as a result theremediation plan has been adjusted to focus on softworks on the banks in these areas.

• The purchasing and stockpiling of materials,sourcing of vegetation and finalising the costs forthe remediation work is continuing.

Roads and Maritime, in conjunction with our partners,Transport for NSW, Local Land Services, SoilConservation Services and Clarence Valley Council, willcontinue to keep property owners, stakeholders andthe community updated as the action plan progresses.

 

Contact us If you have any questions, please contact our project team on 1800 870 499 or email ClarenceRiverErosion@rms.nsw.gov.au

For more in-depth information on the project, including a video of the trial remediation work, please visit rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/northern-nsw/clarence-river-erosion/index

Seen something? Roads and Maritime Services Boating Safety Officers are responsible for managing compliance in accordance with the relevant regulations and new management actions on the Clarence River.

Non-compliance with the regulations can also be reported by calling 13 12 36 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.