A really great project which would be greatly used and appreciated by the local community
Coronet Bay Wetlands
A shared pathway with bird hide and signage.
Project details
Suggested by: Kevin
Project partner: Coronet Bay Ratepayers' and Residents' Association INC
Region
Gippsland
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The Coronet Bay Wetlands project will be located at the beach end of Norsemen's Road, Coronet Bay. It is a peaceful, natural and beautiful haven with abundant birdlife, often roosting, with Cormorants and Wattle Birds and is bounded by Coastal Banksia, She-oaks, reeds and wetland foliage. To enable walkers, cyclists and the disabled to enjoy this tranquil setting we would like to build a shared pathway around the entire wetland area, 2.6 hectares which will include a number of recycled seats. And to enhance bird watching we would like to build a bird hide with signage highlighting the extraordinary birdlife.
The Coronet Bay Wetlands is part of the only existing Coastal Banksia Grove on the eastern side of Westernport Bay. The shared pathway will offer an alternative trail for walkers, cyclists and the disabled, for both locals and those from the wider community giving them an opportunity to enjoy a tranquil well established bushland area as well as the extraordinary abundant birdlife. The bird hide with signage will educate and inform those visiting the hide this can include walkers along the share pathway as well as local school groups, mothers groups and birdwatchers.
Project details
Suggested by: Kevin
Project partner: Coronet Bay Ratepayers' and Residents' Association INC
Region
Gippsland
Budget
Votes
166 votes received
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The wetlands are an amazing asset to Coronet Bay and to our neighbors at Corinella.
I am for protecting the sanctuary for the seabirds and other species that gather there.
Although the intentions of those wanting to have more access to the sanctuary by circumnavigating the sanctuary with a path and hide, I am a little worried that more access equals more intrusion on the bird life. How this is done is important as up to now its low-key treatment (mostly hidden) has been beneficial to the birds. In my experience most people are considerate but you only need a few nitwits to be noisy or hold bottle o parties there and the birds would soon move on!
The project is designed to reduce the disturbance of the bird life through further infill indigenous vegetation, track fencing and the bird hide at the junction with the foreshore track. An important design element is to reduce the existing obvious intrusion of people and pets towards the retention basin waters edge, which is happening without a formal track.
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What an exciting project. This area has been under utilised for too long.
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Wow! So cool!
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An incredible initiative, I am hopeful this will succeed for our community.
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A wonderful project that will benefit the whole area and one which will appeal to and be used by all age groups.
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This is so rad !! Super cool for all the youth of Coronet Bay!!
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What an incredible project, I hope this get through. It is such a beautiful area that needs to be utilized. Something the young, the old and all in between can enjoy!
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Fantastic idea ! This will allow the entire community to appreciate the beauty on offer, not just the intrepid few !!
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It's about time something like this to happen. Please let it become a reality. Top idea and initiative. I take my hat off to you. You should be commended for suggesting this project. It will be the icing on the cake for this location. Just what it needs. I will be so excited if this pathway gets done, just imagine the scenery and atmosphere whilst walking around the wetlands, Truly WORLD CLASS. This will attract Bird watches from all over the world and create a truly amazing destination.
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A truly incredible project, much-needed to revitalise the beautiful landscapes Coronet Bay has to offer. Would be very grateful to share this tranquil location with my family and community members.
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A fabulous idea, lets hope it becomes a reality.
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Brilliant Idea!
I really hope this gets done ✅
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A fabulous project that will add to what is already there.
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A fantastic community driven project.
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A beautiful hideaway to sit, appreciate and ponder - a well deserved winner for the community
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What a fantastic idea.
The bird life around this pond is amazing.
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A wonderful initiative for the community. Promotes appreciation of nature and takes advantage of the rich and diverse bird life that abounds in the area.
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Vodden.alan@gmail.com
20 Aug 2018
It would be so good to have a local wet lands in coronet bay! Kids could go and see all the animals in a wetland