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Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam)
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Preparation of a new Plan of Management for the Manly Warringah War Memorial Park has begun. The previous Plan was released in July 1998 and since then many of the Plan's strategic initiatives and recommended actions have been completed.
A new Plan of Management is needed to take a fresh look at what the community values about the Park to develop current management actions to maintain, protect and enhance these values. A new Plan of Management is also required to incorporate any recent studies and information and to address contemporary issues such the growing popularity of mountain bike riding and a growing interest in war memorials and remembrance days.
A new Plan of Management is essential to set a new vision for the future of Manly Warringah War Memorial Park and to ensure it retains relevance for the community.
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Discussion Paper - Public comments period closed
The comments period for the Manly Dam Issues and Directions Discussion Paper has now closed. Over 225 submissions were received in writing, via email or through Council's online discussion forum.
During this period, the Manly Daily also ran a number of articles and letters, including an online comments page focusing on the issues and options for the Manly Dam waterbody.
The next steps for Council will be to compile a Summary Report of all submissions and to use this information to assist Council and the NSW Land and Property Management Authority in developing a draft Plan of Management for Manly Warringah War Memorial Park.
by Site Co-ordinator 18 Jan 2011, 12:45pm
Public Comments on the Discussion Paper
People were invited to comment on the Issues and Directions Discussion Paper. This Paper aimed to encourage a rigorous and informed debate among the community on the issues and values of the Park. Comments received on the Discussion Paper will assist in confirming the key values and management issues for the Park, in preparation for development of the new Plan of Management.
by Site Co-ordinator 19 Nov 2010, 10:14am
Structure of the Issues and Directions Discussion Paper
As it is a large document, the Issues and Directions Discussion Paper has been split into three parts.
- Part 1 includes - Setting the Scene, Where are we now? and an explanation of the Management Zones and Priorities.
- Part 2 includes - the Bushland Management Zone and
- Part 3 includes - the Waterbody Management Zone, Day Use Management Zone, Urban Edge Management Zone, Park Management Zone, Golf Course and Tennis Courts Management Zone, Park Management and Administration and Where to From Here?
by Site Co-ordinator 19 Nov 2010, 10:23am
Community Workshop Summary
A facilitated Community Workshop was held on Monday 29 November 2010, to assist Council in managing and resolving the issues and potential conflicts between different uses and activities in Manly Warringah War Memorial Park.
A summary report of the Community Workshop has now been prepared. Together with comments received on the Discussion Paper, this will assist in confirming the key values and management directions for the Park.
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by Site Co-ordinator 16 Dec 2010, 5:07pm
Background
Manly Warringah War Memorial Park is located in the suburb of Allambie Heights in the Warringah Local Government Area (LGA). The Park covers an area of about 375 ha, of which 78% is bushland. Manly Warringah War Memorial Park is Crown Land reserved for Public Recreation.
Significant features of the Park include being the largest individual bushland reserve managed by a local council on the northern beaches and Manly Dam itself, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Sydney. Manly Dam has a surface area of about 30 ha and unlike other waterways in bushland parks, it is freshwater, deep and safe for different water based activities.
The 500 ha catchment surrounding Manly Dam includes bushland, homes, commercial businesses, the Warringah Aquatic Centre, sportsfields and the Wakehurst Golf Course.
Manly Dam and its catchment are located wholly within the boundaries of the Warringah LGA. The Park is adjacent to and separated from Garigal National Park by the Wakehurst Parkway.
by Site Co-ordinator 22 Nov 2010, 9:24am
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Comment Period for the Issues and Directions Discussion Paper STARTS. 20 November 2010 Community Workshop (pre registration required) 29 November 2010 Comment Period for the Issues and Directions Discussion Paper CLOSES. 14 January 2011
