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Consultation on this project has concluded.

Have your say on water access and small watercraft storage in foreshore parks and reserves.

Willoughby City Council has many foreshore parks and reserves along Middle Harbour and Lane Cove River which provide water access for recreational purposes. Council is seeking community input to develop a Small Watercraft Strategy.

The Strategy seeks to encourage recreation in small watercraft while balancing the needs of the environment and other park and reserve users. Small watercraft include vessels such as dinghies, kayaks, canoes, paddle/sail boards or similar.

Council would like to hear how you currently use the foreshore parks and reserves as well as any ideas or suggestions how water access and small watercraft storage in these foreshore parks and reserves could be improved or better managed into the future.

If you own an existing small watercraft being stored in a foreshore park or reserve, you must register your watercraft with Council. Registration is contained within the online survey below.

The Small Watercraft Strategy is being prepared in response to Council resolution on 27 November 2023. The Strategy will help Council to manage foreshore parks and other open spaces in an effective and equitable manner for community benefit, recreation and enjoyment.

Foreshore Parks, Reserves and Water Access

How to Get Involved

You can have your say and provide your ideas and suggestions in a number of ways:

  • Online Survey: Complete the online survey below.

  • Email: email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

  • Post: Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067.

Submissions close midnight Sunday 16 February 2025.

Community Drop In Sessions

Speak with a member of the project team, ask any questions and provide feedback at one of the community drop in sessions.

  • Saturday 1 February 2025, 9.30am - 11.30am
    Fig Tree Park/Hallstrom Point, end of Hallstrom Cl, Northbridge

  • Saturday 1 February 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
    Stoker Playground, 225 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag

  • Wednesday 5 February 2025, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
    Chatswood Rotary Athletic Field, Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove North.

Have your say on water access and small watercraft storage in foreshore parks and reserves.

Willoughby City Council has many foreshore parks and reserves along Middle Harbour and Lane Cove River which provide water access for recreational purposes. Council is seeking community input to develop a Small Watercraft Strategy.

The Strategy seeks to encourage recreation in small watercraft while balancing the needs of the environment and other park and reserve users. Small watercraft include vessels such as dinghies, kayaks, canoes, paddle/sail boards or similar.

Council would like to hear how you currently use the foreshore parks and reserves as well as any ideas or suggestions how water access and small watercraft storage in these foreshore parks and reserves could be improved or better managed into the future.

If you own an existing small watercraft being stored in a foreshore park or reserve, you must register your watercraft with Council. Registration is contained within the online survey below.

The Small Watercraft Strategy is being prepared in response to Council resolution on 27 November 2023. The Strategy will help Council to manage foreshore parks and other open spaces in an effective and equitable manner for community benefit, recreation and enjoyment.

Foreshore Parks, Reserves and Water Access

How to Get Involved

You can have your say and provide your ideas and suggestions in a number of ways:

  • Online Survey: Complete the online survey below.

  • Email: email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

  • Post: Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067.

Submissions close midnight Sunday 16 February 2025.

Community Drop In Sessions

Speak with a member of the project team, ask any questions and provide feedback at one of the community drop in sessions.

  • Saturday 1 February 2025, 9.30am - 11.30am
    Fig Tree Park/Hallstrom Point, end of Hallstrom Cl, Northbridge

  • Saturday 1 February 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
    Stoker Playground, 225 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag

  • Wednesday 5 February 2025, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
    Chatswood Rotary Athletic Field, Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove North.
  • CLOSED: The survey and registration form are now closed.

    Online Survey & Registration

    Please complete the online survey to provide your feedback on water access, watercraft storage and management of the foreshore parks and reserves in the Willoughby City Council area. Owners of small watercraft being stored in a foreshore park or reserve can also register their vessel by completing the survey.

    This survey should take approximately 7 – 10 minutes, or slightly longer if you have multiple small watercraft to register.

    Survey closes midnight Sunday 16 February 2025.

    Consultation on this project has concluded.
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