Natural Resources and Environment AGR ICULI UR[ RfSOURC ES CONSfRVATI ON LAND MANAGEMEN T LIGHTHOUSE AND FORESHORE RESERVE FINAL DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN

August 2001

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESO.URCES & ENVIRONMENT POINT LONSDALE LIGHTHOUSE & FORESHORE RESERVE DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve abuts the village of Point Lonsdale at the entrance to Bay. Features of the Reserve include magnificent views across the dangerous Rip, and a coastal setting dominated by the lighthouse and associated buildings. Along with the former defence emplacements, these landmarks reflect the colourful maritime history and early strategic military importance of the area.

The Reserve contains remnant vegetation providing habitat in a region that has been largely cleared for settlement. The area is also popular for recreation use by locals and visitors alike, having both bay and ocean beach frontages giving access for a range of water activities. These include fishing, swimming, surfing, snorkelling and diving. Opportunities for heritage appreciation, walking, and picnicking add to the attractions available.

Inadequate maintenance, dated facilities, the harsh coastal environment and natural processes have all contributed to deterioration in the overall quality of the infrastructure in the Reserve. The future management of the Reserve aims to achieve a balance between catering for the visitors and the local community. The plan focuses on improvement in the quality of facilities provided with enhanced visitor safety.

Major directions in future management include: • Protection of significant and vulnerable flora and fauna including the Hooded Plover. • Develop and implement a pest plant and animal management strategy. • Close informal tracks in the Reserve and revegetate. • Increase the quality of presentation of the Reserve by better signage. • Upgrade key viewing points and improve visual amenity. • Modify the former brick engine house for use as an information centre and kiosk. • Upgrade and manage the environs of the lighthouse as a pedestrian precinct with additional open space created by the removal of the two closest former PMA residences. • Sustainable use of the Lighthouse. • Conduct a detailed traffic circulation and parking study to improve vehicular traffic and parking arrangements in the Reserve and upgrade access and parking accordingly. • Cater for people with disabilities. • Improve the quality of facilities by appropriate maintenance, repairs, replacement and provision of additional facilities. • Provide for redevelopment of the former Toe H camp area and the remaining three adjoining former PMA residences. • Upgrade interpretation of the natural and cultural heritage. • Develop a funding strategy and adopt a business plan. • Provide a part time ranger service for the Reserve. • Encourage involvement of volunteers and liaise with the community and local bodies during planning and management

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... •...•...... 2

PART A- THE SETTING AND DIRECTIONS ...... 4

1. BACKGROUND ...... 4 1.1 LOCATION AND FEATURES 4 1.2 THE MANAGEMENT PLAN AREA. 5 1.3 PURPOSE OF PLAN 6 1.4 CONTEXT OF PLAN 6 1.5 PLAN PREPARATION PROCESS 7 1.6 REVIEW OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN 7 2. STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS ...... S

2.1 DEMOGRAPHICS 8 2.2 SURVEY 8 2.3 REGIONAL TOURISM SETTING 10 2.4 ECC & LCC RECOMMENDATIONS 10 2.5 MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES. 11 2.5.1 Strengths of the Reserve ...... ll 2.5.2 Weaknesses of the Reserve ...... 11 2.5.3 Strategy and management objectives ...... 12 2.6 MANAGEMENT AREAS 12 2.7 OPERATIONAL RESPONSIDILITY. 13 PART B- THE ACTION STATEMENTS ...... 14

3. RESOURCE CONSERVATION ...... 14

3.1 GEOLOGICAL AND LANDFORM FEATURES 14 3.2 MARINE 16 3.3 VEGETATION 17 3.4 FAUNA 18 3.5 LANDSCAPE 19 3.6 CULTURAL HERITAGE 20 3.6.1 Aboriginal Significance ...... 20 3.6.2 Maritime and defence ...... 22 4. RESERVE PROTECTION ...... 27

4.1 PEST PLANTS, ANIMALS AND DISEASES 27 4.2 FIRE MANAGEMENT 28 5. VISITOR USE AND TOURISM ...... 29

5.1 VISITORS TO THE RESERVE 29 5.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS 30 5.3 PUBLIC SAFETY 31 5.4 VEHICLE ACCESS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 32 5.5 APPROVED AND PROHIDITED RECREATION ACTIVITIES. 32 5.6 DOGS 33 5.7 VISITOR USE OF RESERVE PRECINCTS 34 5.7.1 Eastern Precinct ...... 34 5.7.2 Central Precinct ...... 35 5.7.3 Western Precinct...... 36 5.8 VISITOR INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION 37 6. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ...... 40

6.1 FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS 40 6.2 COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND RESERVE NEIGHBOURS 40 6.3 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COASTAL MANAGEMENT 41

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7. LEASES AND LICENCES ...... 41 7.1 POINT LONSDALE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB (SLSC) 42 7.2 POINT LONSDALE BOWLS CLUB 42 7.3 FORMER Toc-H CAMP 43 7.4 FORMER PMA RESIDENCES 44 7.5 LIGHTHOUSE GROUP OF BUILDINGS. 44 7.6 DEFENCE BUILDINGS. 44 8. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ...... 45 8.1 BUSINESS PLAN 45 8.1.1 Existing revenue ...... 45 8.1.2 Business opportunities ...... 46 8.1.3 Business risks ...... 46 8.1.4 Review of expenditure, capital works priorities and financial capacity ...... 47 8.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN 48 APPENDICES ...... 64 APPENDIX I SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN 64 APPENDIX2 GLOSSARY 65 APPENDIX3 SIGNIFICANT INDIGENOUS SPECIES (TRENGOVE 1998) 66 APPENDIX4 ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS 67 APPENDIX5 VERTEBRATEFAUNA 68 APPENDIX6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 70 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES ...... 71

FIGURES ...... 73 FIGURE I EXISTING CONDITIONS MAPS 73 FIGURE 2 LOCATION MAP 74 FIGURE 3 MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES 75 FIGURE 4 MANAGEMENT AREAS 76 FIGURE 5 ACCESS AND RECREATION 77 MANAGEMENT MAPS 77

PART A- THE SETTING AND DIRECTIONS

1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Location and features The Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve (the Reserve), is located about 90 minutes drive south west of , abutting the coastal village of Point Lonsdale. The Reserve has a great deal to offer both residents and visitors to the region, providing a diverse range of experiences. Not only does it represent the western point of the Port Phillip Bay Heads where ships can be viewed navigating their way through , but it is also steeped in maritime and defence history.

The central feature of the Reserve is the historic Point Lonsdale lighthouse overlooking the nearby pier, which extends out into the entrance of Port Phillip Bay. The beaches, historic buildings, coastal vegetation, recreation facilities

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The Reserve also includes leased areas occupied by the Point Lonsdale Bowls Club and the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) outpost. The lighthouse is operated as a light station and provides coastal surveillance with restricted public access via tours. Former Port of Melbourne Authority (PMA) residences in the Reserve are currently rented or leased out for private accommodation use. (see Figure 1)

On the seaward side, the Foreshore Reserve abuts the Point Lonsdale section of the Fisheries Reserve.

1.2 The management plan area. The Foreshore Reserve consists of coastal Crown land reserved under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. This land extends south from the Point Lonsdale Bowls Club to the Lighthouse and then westwards to approximately 600 metres within Buckley Park covering an area of approximately 56 hectares (see figure 2). A significant area of the management plan is within the (BQ) with the balance being within the City of Greater (COGG) and the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Committee of Management (PLCOM).

The seaward boundary of the Reserve is the Mean High Water Mark, which coincides with municipal and parish boundaries. The inland boundaries abut road reserve for the most part and private lands where the Reserve is referred to as Buckley Park.

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1.3 Purpose of plan

The Victorian Coastal Strategy provides the vision for 's coast, under which Coastal Action Plans and Management Plans are prepared in accordance with the Coastal Management Act 1995. In order to sustain, protect, direct and develop the assets and values of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve, the management plan shall provide for:

• protection of the natural and cultural values; • sustainable management of the resources; • enjoyable visitor experiences; • understanding of the values of the Reserve; • appropriate access to the adjacent Fisheries Reserve; • visitor safety; and • commercial uses which are of a scale and character sympathetic to the surrounding coastal landscape and built environment.

Management of the environmental, archaeological, historical, recreation and landscape values and assets of the Reserve come a,t a cost. An important ingredient in the successful implementation of this plan, is income generation in accordance with the management recommendations

The Coastal Management Act requires that business directions be set in the management plan by describing proposed works for the area. It also requires that the plan take into account any notices giving effect to recommendations of the Land Conservation Council (LCC) or its successor, the Environment Conservation Council (ECC).

1.4 Context of plan

Coastal Crown land has a history of fragmented land management that has hindered the development of a consistent approach to maintenance, protection and development of the coastline. The Coastal Crown Land Management Review, carried out on behalf of Government in 1998, recommended that areas of the Reserve within the BQ be managed by the Borough, and areas west of Fellows Road be managed by the Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc (BC).

The Review aimed to clarify the role and responsibility of Committees of Management through a Memorandum of Understanding. In the longer term, this arrangement will be formalised by a Management Agreement developed in consultation between parties. This management plan will set directions to be implemented under the agreement.

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The need for a plan, which addresses the following issues, is long overdue: • increasing visitor numbers, • lack of information for visitors, • invasion by pest plants, • active cliff and dune erosion, • declining integrity of buildings and structures, • outdated facilities, and • public risk and safety.

1.5 Plan preparation process

A Steering Committee was formed to direct the development of the Management Plan. This Committee included 5 community representatives and representatives of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and the BQ. Community surveys were conducted and stakeholder and public forums were held in order to develop a plan that could best cover the broad array of issues.

Specialist consultant reports were also sought on cliff and building /structure integrity, archaeology, vegetation and historic buildings, all of which have been used to form the basis of this plan.

The Draft Plan was advertised and placed on public exhibition in two sessions totalling 9 weeks, between February and July 2000. Some 100 copies of the draft plan were distributed to stakeholder organisations and individuals. Nine (9) submissions were received from stakeholder organisations and nineteen (19) from individuals. The steering group considered all submissions, and made certain changes to the Draft Plan. Submission summaries, notes and changes made to the Draft Plan are presented in Appendix 6.

1.6 Review of the management plan

In accordance with the Coastal Management Act, a management plan must be reviewed in 3 years time after its approval. It is anticipated this review process will involve a survey of key stakeholders, the local community, visitors and operators to determine if the plan has achieved its objectives, and identify changing issues, interests and expectations from which to develop a further plan.

The present plan will remain in force until reviewed.

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2. STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

2.1 Demographics

The most recent Census of Population and Housing (ABS 1996) for the Queenscliff Statistical Local Area, which includes Point Lonsdale, provides a brief snapshot of the local population.

The total population is about 3 200 persons with 90% of these persons being Australian citizens.

The Borough of Queenscliffe Draft Land Use Strategy Plan (Fisher Stewart 1997) provides statistical information regarding Point Lonsdale which indicates a population of about 1160 persons of which about half are full time residents: In comparison with the state average, the area has:

• Predominantly older residents. • Significantly higher numbers of people with professional qualifications. • Lower incomes bracket (retirement population). • Lower steady growth rate. • Significantly higher unemployment.

Opportunities for passive recreation in the Reserve can improve the quality of life for the local population. Promotion of the features of the Reserve to attract visitors can improve the economic wellbeing of the area.

2.2 Survey

It was recognised at the outset that a survey of residents and visitors was necessary to determine views on appropriate uses and facilities within the management plan area. A 20% response was received to the survey giving results from 474 households comprising about 90% resident homeowners and 10% holiday makers/visitors. Although questionnaires were widely distributed, it is evident from these figures, that the survey did not adequately cover the views and expectations of tourists to the area.

Of the 474 households, 1302 people were canvassed, 657 females and 645 males. Of the 1302 respondents, 23% were up to17 years of age, 26% 17-40 years of age and 51%40 years of age and over.

Some of the questions, tended to be open ended and not prompted by tick the box answers. This means that some of the responses relate to uses, activities and issues external to the study area.

The survey results highlight the following:

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• 62% of respondents identified the beaches, lighthouse, lookouts and cliff top walks as the main areas they use. • 66% identified walking, swimming and passive recreation as the main activities they·frequently pursue. A range of other activities of less importance included surfing, watching ships and boats, exploring rock pools, windsurfing, bowls, fishing, diving and snorkelling. • 37% of respondents identified the most important improvements that could be carried out within the study as being maintenance and upgrading of the paths and stairs, signage, and historical features; and increased ecological interpretation, erosion control, vegetation management, and landscape protection. Other requirements included more weed control, improved lookout areas and providing more seating, removing or improving the residences (former PMA houses), and providing wheelchair access.

The survey ended with a very general question, which invited people to identify issues, which should be covered by the management plan. There has been no attempt to priorities the following issues.

• Management plan should be linked to the Queenscliff Planning Scheme. • Services should be located underground. • Public access to the Lighthouse should be increased. • Interpretative tours should be provided around the area. • The community should be involved in achieving change. • Where possible works and structures should be designed to minimise the requirement for maintenance. • Access for people with disabilities should be increased. • Commercial development of Crown land should be resisted. • The needs of residents and tourists should be balanced. • The village charm and character of Point Lonsdale should be maintained.

A number of other issues were raised. However, these were outside the study area and in most part went beyond matters of foreshore management and into the local government domain.

The survey results have been taken into consideration in the preparation of the management plan and balanced with the findings of technical investigations and State Government policies to achieve sustainable coastal management.

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2.3 Regional tourism setting

The Reserve is in the Geelong Otway Tourism Region. The key challenges (Geelong Otway Tourism 1998) for this region are: 1. Seasonality- the aim is to reposition the region away from traditional roots as a summer coastal destination. 2. Product development and differentiation - need to fill the gaps in tourism infrastructure and utilise niche strengths. 3. Sustainability -focus on natural and heritage features. 4. Yield - increase the net economical gain from tourism activity. 5. Quality control - improve the quality of visitor experiences and satisfaction. 6. Research - more research is needed especially on the requirements of the Traditional Family Life market segment.

Point Lonsdale does not feature as a major destination in its own right but rather as part of the touring experience travelling westwards after visiting Queenscliff. In this context, the features of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve can contribute significantly to addressing the above challenges. However, this requires that the quality of facilities and opportunities be upgraded, focussing on the strengths of the Reserve, particularly those that are not duplicated elsewhere.

Recent tourism accommodation trends (Geelong Otway March Quarter 1999 Update) shows significant increases for the Borough of Queensliffe in guest arrivals (4.5%), takings from accommodation (8.9%), room occupancy rates (5.5%), and average takings per room night occupied (13. 7%) compared with the same quarter in 1998.

2.4 ECC & LCC Recommendations

The section of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve within the BQ was not subject to recommendations of the LCC. However, the section of the Reserve within Buckley Park, whilst within the former Shire of Bellarine, was included in the LCC Final Recommendations (LCC 1987) as J1 Coastal Reserve.

The adjacent marine reservation was covered in the same LCC Final Recommendations under A 19 (Point Lonsdale section of the Harold Holt Marine Complex). Since then, the marine area has been further considered by the LCC (LCC 1996), and the ECC Final Report (ECC 2000). The ECC Final Report recommends establishing the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. This would include areas adjoining Point Lonsdale and . The area and general recommendations for marine national parks are detailed in the Final Report. Establishing the Marine National Park will have minimal direct effect on implementing this management plan. There will be some

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impact on provision of access, signs and information within the foreshore reserve.

Although outside the plan area, the marine reservation has implications in regard to access and the provision of signs and information within the Foreshore Reserve.

2.5 Management philosophy and objectives.

The Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCC 2002) aims to enhance, conserve and manage the Victorian coast for present and future generations. To achieve this, it adopts a hierarchy of integrated coastal planning and management principles, actions and outcomes which: • Provide for the protection of significant environmental features; • Ensure sustainable use of natural coastal resources; • Provide direction for the future use of the coast, and (when these are met); • Facilitate suitable development on the coast.

Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve can contribute to the attainment of these aims and principles.

Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean are the portals that form the gateway to Port Phillip Bay. Whilst Point Nepean has relatively restricted vehicle access, this is not the case at Point Lonsdale. This gateway is characterised by the low sandy/limestone headlands that frame the awe-inspiring power of the Rip. The prominent landmarks provided by the historic maritime and defence structures, complemented by readily accessible lookout points, give the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve a unique opportunity. This gateway can be projected as an area of outstanding scenic quality with constant variation due to shipping activity and the changing moods of the sea.

2.5.1 Strengths of the Reserve The strengths can be summarised as follows: • Western portal of Port Phillip Bay with outstanding views across the Rip. • Significant nature conservation values due to presence of remnant vegetation and habitat. • Important maritime heritage and defence structures which are readily accessible. • Front beach (bay) and back beach (ocean) recreation opportunities. • Village setting with a low scale of built form.

2.5.2 Weaknesses of the Reserve These can be summarised as follows: • Poor standard of visitor facilities and level of maintenance. • Inadequate presentation as a single entity. • Lack of information and very poor signage.

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• Invasion of weeds. • Exposure to processes which threaten the coastal environment. • Deterioration of historic defence structures. • Inadequate attention to public risk and safety.

2.5.3 Strategy and management objectives. The overall strategy for this Reserve is to protect its inherent values, contribute to regional tourism, and enhance the quality of life for both the resident and business communities alike.

The following objectives for the Reserve give· a broad commitment to strategic directions. The action statements in the following sections of the plan set out the detail in order to achieve these objectives.

The management objectives for the Reserve are to: • Enhance landscape settings and viewing opportunities. • Conserve and protect natural and cultural values. • Provide high quality, safe, coastal recreational experiences. • Provide high quality information and interpretation support. • Implement funding arrangements that allow sustainable management of the Reserve.

2.6 Management areas

Management areas have been developed to: • Indicate which management directions have priority in different parts of the Reserve; • Provide a basis for assessing the suitability of future activities and development proposals.

Two management areas apply in the Reserve. These are the Conservation and Recreation Management Area (CRMA) and the Recreation Development Management Area (RDMA). The CRMA covers all the Reserve except for the land occupied by the Bowls Club and the corridor occupied by the former Tac­ H camp, the former PMA residences and the lighthouse and associated buildings. These latter areas make up the RDMA.

Table 1 describes the role of the Management Areas and figure 4 shows their boundaries.

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TABLE1:MANAGEMENT AREAS

CONSERVATION AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT RECREATION AREA/ Remainder of the Reserve including Area occupied by Bowls Club, the LOCATION the beaches. former Tac-H camp, the former PMA residences and the lighthouse buildings. VALUES Incorporates all public areas with Potential for appropriate commercial natural and cultural heritage and uses or restricted access lease and recreation values. rental areas with special uses. GENERAL Protect natural and cultural Re-development appropriate if MANAGEMENT environments and provide for current use changes provided overall AIMS sustainable concentrated and natural and heritage values of the dispersed recreation activities and Reserve are enhanced. small-scale recreation facilities without significant impact on natural processes. FIRE No hazard reduction or ecological Protection measures in accord with MANAGEMENT burning except in accord with the existing plans and uses. municipal fire plan. ACCESS Access restricted to formal roads and As required. tracks. Notes {see later sect1ons of the plan)- 1. The level of public access to the lighthouse will continue to be restricted whilst the primary role is for navigation and coastal surveillance. 2. Long term use of Bowls Club site is to be considered with the Club recognising its future requirements (if any) for expansion and also the ongoing erosion of nearby cliffs.

2. 7 Operational responsibility.

Management of the Reserve is split between the following four organisations, as indicated in Figure 3:

BQ (Borough of Queenscliffe) COGG () NRE (Department of Natural Resources and Environment) PLCOM (Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Committee of Management)

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PART B- THE ACTION STATEMENTS

The action statements given in bold print have a higher priority for implementation than the remainder, which are shown in normal print.

3. RESOURCE CONSERVATION

3.1 Geological and landform features

The Port Phillip Heads are exposed to considerable wind and wave forces. The coastal dunes and cliffs are susceptible to erosion from natural processes and recreational pressures. Some informal tracks in the Reserve have added to the occurrence of dune blowouts, which are an integral part of coastal processes. Stabilisation and revegetation works have decreased the occurrence of blowouts in some vulnerable areas. A number of the defence structures (see section 3.6.2) are deteriorating because of exposure and erosion.

Effective drainage management is essential to assist in erosion control and reduce maintenance costs in the Reserve. This should aim at dispersing runoff and encouraging infiltration rather than concentrating flows into conventional channelling, especially in the Conservation and Recreation Management Area.

The incised entrance to Port Phillip Bay is of State geological and geomorphological interest (LCC 1996), (Rosengren 1998).

Yttrup (1998a) investigated geological conditions in the Reserve. The investigations identified five areas of significance as follows: 1. The back (ocean) beach comprises a vegetated aeolian dunal system, which is subject to the normal processes of erosion through rainfall infiltration and runoff as well as wind blown movement of sand. The back beach consists of a vegetated aeolian dunal system, which runs the risk of blowouts occurring through uncontrolled pedestrian activity and associated vegetation removal. 2. The area immediately adjacent the Lighthouse comprises sea cliffs of cross-stratified aeolian calcarenite, sea caves sea stacks and solution cavities. Sea and wind erosion are active processes partly mitigated by the seawall. Sea erosion is active in this area and it is apparent that the erosion is continuing despite the seawall.

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3. The geology of the area from the Pier to the southern end of the Rip View car park is characterised by steep cliffs of cross-stratified aeolian calcarenite with regular drainage gullies. There is also evidence of crack formation and erosion along planes of weakness. The potential exists for topples of blocks and slabs. It is expected that the trigger would be a large storm event, however, some blocks could collapse at other times. In addition, gully erosion will continue if action is not taken to better manage drainage. 4. Sea cliffs of aeolian calcarenite overlain by variable calcified dune sands are characteristic of the coast from the southern end of the Rip View car park to the stairs at the northern end of the car park. This section is very similar to area 3 above with a similar likelihood of topples. A number of collapsed overhangs and/or cavities were observed near the Rip View lookout stairs. 5. Sea cliffs and overlying dune sands extend from the stairs north of the Rip View car park around to the Point Lonsdale front beach. The overlying dunal calcareous sand is up to 4 metres thick in some areas and overlies loose highly erodible dune sand, which in turn overlies harder cross­ stratified aeolian calcarenite. This area is the most active and susceptible of all sections investigated with evidence of recent failure of the upper under-mined cemented sands. At the northern end of this section, there is evidence of large slabs of the cemented sands having fallen onto the beach below. Natural dune mobility and progressive cliff erosion potentially threaten the stability of many existing and proposed built assets within the Reserve, including the lighthouse, cliff top path, Rip View car park. This necessitates ongoing monitoring of existing assets and consideration in planning and designing new assets. It may also prompt a decision to relocate or remove an asset. Government policy and good coastal engineering practice respects these natural dynamic processes, minimising interference. Coastal erosion protection works are evaluated in a regional context, and the strategy is generally to retreat rather than to protect. Overhangs by erosion of the underlying loose sand can fail by actual breakage of the section perpendicular to the bedding or by slab failure. Overhangs extending up to 4 metres into the cliff face exist in this area. Measurements indicate recent failures have occurred with a 2.5 to 3.0 metre overhang. These measurements provide an indication of the safe setback distance required from the cliff edge in this area. Active sea erosion of the lower aeolian calcarenite is evident at a much slower rate. The cliff edge adjacent the Bowls Club area is anticipated to continue eroding, reducing the area available for the cliff top path at this point. Eventually this erosion may threaten the Bowls Club and adjoining public recreation facilities, and in the longer term, Point Lonsdale Road.

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Management Actions • Install warning signage to direct visitors away from hazardous areas. • Monitor the coast on an annual basis and immediately after storm events and take remedial action as necessary. • Maintain setbacks to ensure safe paths and facilities, revegetate unstable areas. Setback paths a minimu,m of 5m from the cliff face (excluding overhang). • Maintain the seawall. • Undertake remedial works immediately below the Scend Shed. • Monitor dune areas for disturbance and erosion, and discourage visitor access except other than on designated walking tracks. • Continue to undertake erosion control works where significant natural values and historical features are threatened. • Investigate potential and feasibility of stabilising cliff erosion to protect assets. • Minimise active erosion in the gullies, with pedestrian access and drainage controlled to reduce the long-term impacts. Manage drainage through dispersing runoff and encouraging infiltration where practicable, especially in the Conservation and Recreation Management Area. • Establish revegetation and weed eradication programs avoiding the use of Marram grass for dune revegetation wherever possible. • Control pedestrian access to nominated paths with barriers or fencing.

3.2 Marine

The marine area is outside the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve, but as indicated earlier in this Plan, has implications regarding signage and access. The Point Lonsdale intertidal platform, which has the highest recorded invertebrate diversity of any calcarenite reef in Victoria, is part of a section of the Harold Holt Fisheries Reserve. Also, there are some dense populations of kelp growing on sub-tidal reefs, which provide habitat for a range of fish. The area also provides habitat for a number of organisms, including about 10% of all known Australian hydroids. An intention of this management plan is to complement the management and protection of this Fisheries Reserve.

Management Actions • Interpret the important values of the Fisheries Reserve at suitable sites overlooking the area. • Display regulation signs indicating approved and prohibited activities and the penalties. • Provide appropriate land based access to the Fisheries Reserve.

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3.3 Vegetation

The Bel Iarine Peninsula has been largely cleared of native vegetation. Most remnant vegetation has been modified through weed invasion and lack of natural regimes, including fire. The vegetation in the Reserve reflects this situation (Muir and Collinson 1997).

Studies by Trengove (1992, 1998) indicate that the vegetation in the Reserve varies from local to regional significance. The main vegetation communities in the Reserve are outlined briefly below:

MOONAH WOODLAND Closed woodland dominated by Moonah (Melaleuca lanceolata). Understorey includes a mixture of shrubs, groundcovers and climbers, grasses, sedges, herbaceous species and non-vascular plants. This community is listed under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 as a threatened community.

MOONAH/COAST TEA TREE SHRUBLAND/WOODLAND Woodland dominated by Moonah and Coast Tea Tree (Leptospermum /aevigatum). Understorey includes a mixture of shrubs, groundcovers and climbers, grasses sedges, herbaceous species and non-vascula plants. The percentage cover of moonah and Coast Tea Tree varies. It is likely that the Coast Tea Tree dominates in areas that have been previously disturbed.

COASTAL CLIFF SHRUBLAND Shrubland dominated by Coast Daisy Bush (Oiearia axillaris), Coast Beard Heat (Leucopogon parviflorus) and White Correa (Correa alba). Other plants include grasses, sedges, climbers, groundcovers and small shrubs.

FOREDUNE GRASSLAND Low open to closed grassland occurring on exposed foredunes. Comprised of indigenous and exotic species including tussock grasses ie. Coast Tussock Grass (Poa poiformis), rhizomatous grasses and herbs ie. Coast sword sedge (Lepidosperma gladiatum) and Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria), small shrubs ie. Austral trefoil (Lotus australis), and low growing tree species due to the exposed conditions ie. Coast Tea Tree.

The dune community and the coastal shrubland are of regional significance.

Overall, Trengove (1998) recorded a total of 150 species of which 66 are native and 84 exotic. The greatest disturbance to native vegetation and invasion by exotics occurs behind the front (Port Phillip Bay) beach, but even the more remote areas behind the back (ocean) beach are affected. He identified the occurrence of Coast Wirilda (Acacia retinodes var uncifolia) as being of State significance and 20 other species as having regional significance (see Appendix 3). Active management is needed in order to sustain the limited distribution of Coast Wirilda and about eight of the other species having regional significance.

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Particularly following site disturbance, Coast Tea Tree tends to invade parts of the Reserve (eg closed Moonah woodland) beyond where it occurs naturally. Where this invasion is leading to loss of species diversity, appropriate management action should be taken.

An unusual freshwater spring occurs in a depression behind the camp known as Froggy Hollow. The depression is characterised by a range of sedges and rushes, and provides habitat for birds and frogs (Fisher Stewart 1997). The area is greatly disturbed with introduced grasses, and willows and is surrounded by planted non-native species.

Major threats to the vegetation in the Reserve include invasion by native (eg. Coastal Tea Tree) and exotic species, soil disturbance from recreation activities, inappropriate fire regimes, and dune destabilisation.

Management Actions • Manage Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act listed species and communities according to approved action statements and ensure protection of other significant species (see Appendix 3). • Actively manage vegetation communities in accordance with Trengove (1998) to retain species and habitat diversity by giving priority to erosion and weed control, natural regeneration and revegetation programs, and minimising disturbance. This program should involve the development of performance standards, monitoring, and mapping of vegetation communities, and sites of significant and threatened species. • Provide advice to adjacent landholders to encourage conservation of native vegetation and wildlife habitat on private land. • Develop a program for removal of weeds and restoration of indigenous vegetation in the Froggy Hollow spring area. • Investigate restoration strategies (including use of alternatives to fire). • Control invasion of Coast Tea Tree into adjacent areas (eg Moonah woodland to the east and south of the Bowls Club) if species diversity is threatened.

;3.4 Fauna

Muir and Collinson (1997) carried out a search of the Atlas of Victorian Wildlife database for Lonsdale Bight and the surrounding local area. This gives an indication of the fauna likely to be observed within the Reserve or the adjacent marine area (Appendix 5). Of the 95 species listed, only 3 (2 introduced) mammals, 23 (2 introduced) birds, 1 frog and 1 reptile species have been recorded or are likely to occur in the foreshore vegetation or the beach. The majority of these species are relatively common in Port Phillip Bay area.

The Reserve plays an important role in the conservation of particular fauna. The Hooded Plover (Charadrius rubricollis), listed on Schedule 2 of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988, is known to occur and nest on the ocean beach and low dune areas. In addition, there are records of the Little Tern

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(Sterna albifrons sinensis), which is also listed under the Act, but the area is unsuitable for nesting.

The Reserve also supports a diverse fauna, particularly of birds, which contributes to the biodiversity of the . These fauna are regarded as locally significant with the exception of species which have expanded their population and/or range since European settlement into urban or farmland habitats (eg Australian Magpie- Appendix 5)

The beach area is used as a roosting area for birds but interference occurs from human use and the presence of dogs. The intertidal zone (outside the Reserve boundary) has been significantly affected by the collection of shellfish and marine invertebrates.

The habitat values may be significantly diminished by the occurrence of exotic plant species.

The area is not listed as a site of avifauna! significance on Port Phillip Bay, (Lane et a/1984),

Management Actions • Manage Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act listed species according to approved action statements. • Encourage volunteers to monitor the Hooded Plover population and introduce management measures to promote breeding success and survival which may include: >- Erection of warning signs, >- Placing cages over nests to exclude predators and dogs but allowing plovers access, >- Temporarily fence breeding areas, >- Control foxes, dogs and cats, >- Introduce public education programs, >- Closely monitor nests to increase protection. • Maintain and enhance fauna habitat quality through weed control, revegetation and track rationalisation. • Provide information signs at key access points to the beach advising of fauna values and need for protection. • Conduct fauna surveys and establish a monitoring program giving priority to birds and reptiles in key habitat areas.

3.5 Landscape

The Victorian Coastal Council (VCC) in its Landscape Setting Types (Tract 1998) describes the Port Phillip Heads area as characterised by limestone cliffs and dunes. Vegetation is low in exposed areas, which contrasts the tall exotic plantings at Queenscliff. The Rip and the Heads at Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean dominate the landscape. Major landmarks in this area include the lighthouses at Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff and defence structures.

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Buxton (1998) undertook an assessment of good and bad views in the Reserve. Her survey of existing conditions demonstrated that there is virtually a continuum of opportunities for good outward views over the Bay and ocean. The most accessible viewing is at the major destination nodes at Rip View lookout, the end of the Pier (outside the Reserve), the Lighthouse area, and the ocean beach area near the SLSC outpost. In addition, there are some nine minor destination nodes in the Reserve, including formal lookout points, which also give good panoramic views.

Sites classed as having bad views are the northern approach to the Rip View car park, the areas around the former PMA residences, the camp, and the nearby public toilet. This area is further degraded visually by the overhead powerlines on the road leading to the lighthouse.

Management Actions • Use landscape design expertise and follow guidelines (eg Tract 1998, Buxton 1998) in facility design and construction, including redevelopment of intrusive facilities. • Upgrade forma/lookout points in the Reserve with appropriate facilities and visitor orientation. • Seek to minimise visual impacts on the Reserve from adjacent development and support initiatives to improve the landscape character in adjacent areas. • Ensure that any new proposals for public utilities in the Reserve or on its boundaries are assessed for their landscape impacts. • Relocate overhead powerlines underground in the environs of the lighthouse.

3.6 Cultural heritage

3.6.1 Aboriginal Significance Point Lonsdale is known to be one of many locations throughout the Bellarine Peninsula that was used regularly by the Wada wurrung people. Early written records of European visits to the Point Lonsdale area also record the sighting of Aboriginal people. Although, there are no known Aboriginal sites on the Bellarine Peninsula older than 10 000 years BP (Before Present), it is generally assumed that the area might have been utilised much earlier (up to 35 000 years BP) consistent with some other parts of Victoria. (Marshall eta/ 1998)

The rich natural landscape at Point Lonsdale, with its intertidal rock shelves and surrounding coastal vegetation, provided an abundant and regular source of food. Evidence of patterns of past use within the district is reinforced by the frequency of middens amongst the dunes.

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To date, little action has been taken to recognise past Aboriginal cultural activity in the area, or to protect known sites. There is a limited appreciation of Aboriginal Heritage through the story of the escaped convict William Buckley who lived with the Wada wurrung for thirty-two years. However this account is treated with some caution regarding its accuracy (Marshall eta/ 1998).

A small cave in the cliff beneath the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, known as Buckley's Cave, was supposedly used by Buckley. Its archaeological status is unknown.

A great challenge is presented to the future management of archaeological sites, known and unknown, at Point Lonsdale. Many known significant sites are close to popular recreational areas and heritage structures of European significance. The potential to damage these areas through poor appreciation and management is high.

The Archaeological study (Marshall eta/, 1998) commissioned to assist in the preparation of this plan was restricted in its coverage of the planning area due to limited time and dense vegetation covering the less disturbed areas. However, seven of the eight previously recorded sites were relocated and eight new sites recorded. All sites are shell middens with little or no evidence of artefactual stone. The middens are in various stages of preservation and most require conservation works.

Management of these sites needs to address the impact of natural process, park visitors, revegetation works and adjacent urbanisation.

The Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd (based in Geelong) is the custodian of the Wada wurrung land and cultural heritage. Legislation requires management bodies and individuals discovering or desiring to alter an area, which may have cultural heritage, to contact the Co-operative. Cultural heritage includes archaeological sites, artefact collections and places of cultural significance.

Management Actions • Recognise the Aboriginal cultural significance of the locality in accordance with the Marshall et at study (1998), and implement its general and site specific recommendations ensuring that management works do not adversely affect sites. • Continue to assess, manage, monitor and record Aboriginal sites at a local level with ongoing input from Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AA V). • In conjunction with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd, and AA V, develop and implement conservation plans for significant sites and where appropriate interpret places with signage or other means.

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3.6.2 Maritime and defence Maritime and associated activity have dramatically influenced architecture, land use, and population growth in Point Lonsdale since the earliest days of white settlement in Victoria.

The Rip, characterised by a narrow channel, shallow reefs and powerful currents, has claimed many ships. Past settlement and development patterns have responded to the need to tame these dangers. The current lighthouse, together with two at Queenscliff, the foghorn, and the Port Phillip Pilot Service support safe passage for navigators. In the past, lifeboats at Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff assisted shipwrecked mariners.

The need to protect the entrance to the Bay during wartime is evident by the number of defence structures located at Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale. The coastal defence structures at Point Lonsdale date back to the Great War and the war of 1939-45.

A number of the buildings and structures have been altered or allowed to decline to the detriment of heritage values. Some external alterations can be interpreted as part of the story of use of the Reserve, like the octagonal base to the lighthouse. However, insensitive re-cladding of the Camp buildings, structural decay of some defence structures and vandalism has obliterated or degraded their original appearance.

These buildings contrast in form, architectural merit, and value with other later or much altered buildings including the former PMA residences, which detract from appreciation of heritage themes.

Lighthouse and associated structures These include: • The lighthouse (1902) is the third successive light structure erected at Point Lonsdale, with various light-keeper residences of which five remain and some ruins. Automation has reduced the requirement for staff. However, the lighthouse is still manned 24 hours each day for coastal navigation, communication and surveillance, and most of the interior of the building is dedicated to these purposes. • A signal mast (flagpole) provided communication in the past between the lighthouse and ships offshore, eg. Tide conditions .. • The foghorn shed (1886) houses a steam-powered foghorn (1888) which was decommissioned in 1993. • The pier (1890's) was initially developed to support a lifeboat based at Point Lonsdale for a short period. Ultimately the lifeboat presence in Point Lonsdale was discontinued, in favour of a sheltered base at Queenscliff. • The rocket shed (1891) replaced a former powder magazine and stored explosives used to blast a navigation channel near the pier. The name 'rocket shed' suggests later use by lifeboat crews to store rockets used in maritime rescue and salvage operations.

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The Point Lonsdale Lighthouse is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. This means that the lighthouse may not be altered, removed, despoiled, damaged or developed without a permit from Heritage Victoria. There are no other listings on State or Commonwealth heritage registers for other features in the Reserve (Catrice and Nelsen 1998).

The Lighthouse group is generally in good condition (Department of Planning, 1990), and those buildings in active use by the VCA are well maintained. In 1997, the VCA commenced a project to progressively restore the lighthouse. The first stage of works, completed in December 1997, was an external restoration of the upper tower and lantern house by Heritage Victoria and the VCA. Further works include the remaining tower restoration and interior refurbishment works spread over a period of three years.

Catrice and Nelsen (1998) regard the integrity of the group as high with the exception of the lighthouse tower, which was significantly modified in 1951 to house the signal station, and the scend shed which is a modified defence emplacement recommended to be removed (see section 5.7.1 ).

Shipwrecks The Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean reefs, which flank the treacherous entrance, have claimed many of the ships that have founded in Victorian waters. This has left a legacy of forty historic shipwrecks. Each has a fascinating story to tell about Victoria's maritime past (Anderson 1997), (Loney 1977). Of these, there are thirteen known or suspected wreck sites on the Lonsdale Reef or nearby rock shelf.

Defence structures These are in several locations in the Reserve. The structures include a battery observation post, two search light emplacements, a searchlight and fire detecting station, an infrared housing, two gLJn emplacements, and a brick engine house. In addition, the scend shed, built in 1941, was originally a defence emplacement, but now houses the electric foghorn. Yttrup (1998b) conducted an investigation of the condition of existing buildings and structures in the Reserve. The condition of the nine defence structures is given in table 2. Their locations are shown in figures 1 and 5.

The brick engine house (D8) is in good condition. The coastal defence searchlight (D1, D3), infra red (06), and gun (04 and 5) emplacements are generally in fair condition. They are stable, but unless repaired will rapidly deteriorate. Stairs and retaining walls associated with 04 have collapsed, but are presently stable. Searchlight emplacement (02) and battery observation post (D7) are in poor condition. 02 shows evidence of spa/ling and cracking, and the cantilevered roofis severely over-stressed. 07 is in good structural condition, but its foundation is unstable as a result of erosion.

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The integrity of the group is generally fair (Catrice and Nelsen, 1998) considering that they were used only for a short period oftime and that the Army removed all apparatus and fittings at the end of the Second World War. 07 is the only emplacement that has been structurally modified. The opening on the seaward side of this emplacement has been bricked up, and the roof, until recently, was used as a lookout.

Use of heritage buildings and structures Currently only the lighthouse and the substantially modified scend shed have active uses. Public access is available to the lighthouse on a restricted basis through guided tours.

Most disused buildings exhibit structural decline, assisted by natural conditions and vandalism, which threaten their structural integrity. Without viable uses, past management has not devoted funding for maintenance.

The challenge is to ensure retention and interpretation of as many heritage buildings as possible. Viable uses should be found for all heritage buildings if possible and funding secured for their upkeep. Future roles for some of the buildings and structures are developed later in this plan. The brick engine house is well located for conversion to an information centre and kiosk. Structures 01 to 05 inclusive will become features on the heritage walk (section 5.8). Subject to stabilisation of the foundations the roof of structure 07 will form the basis of a lookout (section 5.7.1 ). Recommended public access and remedial works in relation to the all the defence structures are presented in table 2.

Management Actions • Monitor buildings and structures for erosion and undercutting of foundations on an annual basis and immediately after storm events. • Install warning signage and prevent access where required to ensure safety of the public. • Manage defence structures and buildings in accordance with actions specified in. table 2 in regard to public acceslfi and remedial works based on recommendations of Yttrup (199Bb) and Catrice and Nelsen (1998). • Conserve and protect the historic and cultural features in the Reserve. • Provide for ongoing use of lighthouse for maritime purposes for as long as required. • Continue existing restricted public access to lighthouse via organised tours whilst current maritime use of the building continues. • Investigate opportunities for shared use to enhance public access to the lighthouse. • Preserve the visual dominance and significance of the lighthouse and continue to give priority to the maintenance and integrity of the group of buildings.

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• Prepare and implement a heritage development and use program (see section 5) for the lighthouse and associated buildings, the former PMA houses, camp buildings, defence structures and surrounds which aims to: )> Identify viable uses and appropriate business opportunities (including leasing of facilities) consistent with maintaining or enhancing heritage values for historic buildings where practicable; )> Arrest deterioration of retained structures and facilities; )> Ensure public safety; )> Remove structures and services which detract from the visual quality of the cultural landscape (eg PMA houses, existing public toilet); )> Underground powerlines; )> Create more open space for public use; )> Interpret the heritage values. • Allow other uses that enhance heritage protection and understanding of the site. • Include all the features in the Reserve of archaeological and historical interest in the Heritage Overlay controls of the Queenscliff Planning Scheme. • Monitor structures of historic interest and maintain an ongoing archive of their condition and management • Encourage further research to determine priority for conservation and interpretation. • Protect and interpret the lighthouse residence ruins, which are elements of contributory significance to the site.

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TABLE 2- DEFENCE STRUCTURES

ID DESCRIPTION CONDITION ACTION D1 Concrete No obvious structural, foundation or stability problems Control erosion Searchlight exist with the structure protected by the seawall. Behind behind structure. No Emplacement the structure erosion was noted within the calcarenite public access inside. (1914) which may impact on the inteoritv of the structure. D2 Concrete A structural check found the cantilevered roof section to Remedial works. No Searchlight be overstressed possibly because a previous support public access. Emplacement has been removed leaving it structurally inadequate. The (1914) rest of the structure is also in poor condition with significant cracking and spalling leaving reinforcement exposed and concrete cancer present. Erosion may also compromise the structure. D3 Concrete No major geotechnical or structural issues identified. Monitor condition & Searchlight and allow public access if Fire Directing safe. Station (1914 & 1941) D4 Concrete Gun Some movement of a bench structure has occurred Public access after Emplacement possibly due to the liberal movement of dunal sand remedial work on (1942) beneath the foundations. This is not serious nor does it concrete stairs to have any immediate implications for the structure. north of emplacement. D5 Concrete Gun No major geotechnical or structural issues identified. As for D4 above. Emplacement . (1942) D6 Infra-red Housing There are no obvious structural issues however some Control erosion. No (1941) minor erosion of the base of the foundation is occurring public access inside. through natural erosion processes. D7 Battery This structure has been used as a viewing platform and Stabilise foundations Observation Post Was recently closed due to undermining of the to public access and (1941) foundations. The entire north east corner of the building use as a lookout. has been undermined making the whole structure unstable. The structure itself is however in good condition but underpinning is needed. D8 Brick Engine No major geotechnical or structural issues identified but Public access behind House risk from public access to rear retaining wall. the building from the (1914) dune should be restricted. Scend Defence Erosion is occurring directly beneath the Scend Shed Relocate foghorn and Shed Emplacement leaving an overhanging cemented sand ledge. If left remove scend shed. (1941) untouched, the structural integrity of the building will be compromised. Note - Structures 1 to 5 inclusive are interpretation points on the heritage walk (see Section 5. 7.1 ). The function of other defence structures also to be shown by signage in situ.

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4. RESERVE PROTECTION

4.1 Pest plants, animals and diseases

Over 84 non-indigenous plant species occur in the Reserve of which 36 (see Appendix 4) are regarded as serious environmental weeds which require control (Trengove 1998). The weeds are widespread and difficult to control. In some areas, adjacent garden plantings provide a source of weed infestation. Some plant nurseries sell a number of these species. The following pest plants found in the reserve generate serious management problems: • Myrtle-leaf milkwort (Polygala myrtifolia), • Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus), • Cape Ivy (Delairea odorata), • Smilax (Asparagus asparagoides), • Boxthorn (Lycium ferrocissimum), • Boneseed ( Chrysanthemoides monilifera).

Control methods are listed for the weed species but a strategic control plan is lacking for the Reserve, which sets control priorities based on degree of threat to significant native species, extent of distribution including rate of spread, and effectiveness of control.

Coastal woodlands are amongst the most vulnerable plant communities for attack by the fungus Phytophthora root rot, also known as cinnamon fungus. The occurrence of this disease in the Reserve is not recorded. However, because of the susceptibility of a number of the native species, investigation is warranted.

A range of pest animals occurs in the Reserve. Those adversely affecting native species or their habitats include rabbits, foxes, feral cats, Starlings and Indian Mynahs. Wandering and inadequately controlled domestic dogs and cats also have an impact.

Management Actions • Develop and implement a co-ordinated pest plant and animal management strategy incorporating the following: ~ Develop a weed mapping and monitoring program which sets performance standards; ~ Identify priorities for the protection of significant natural and cultural assets; ~ Prioritise weed species control (Appendix 4); ~ Identify and control isolated infestations before they spread; ~ Identify those areas or species for which control will not be feasible, ~ Identify weed free areas; and ~ Reduce the risk of infestation of weed free areas. ~ Maintain fox and feral cat control programs where they are impacting on wildlife.

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~ Control rabbits in the Reserve. • Educate and encourage Reserve neighbours and liaise with nurseries to reduce the sale and planting of weeds in domestic gardens. • Until the above strategy is prepared, continue to control pest plants using above principles giving priority to Myrtle-leaf milkwort, Italian Buckthorn, Cape Ivy, Smilax, Boxthorn, and Boneseed using treatments outlined by Trengove (1998). • Liaise with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority when developing and implementing plant and animal control programs. • Monitor for the occurrence of Phytophthora in the Reserve and develop a control plan if occurrence is established. • Encourage volunteers to assist with weed control in small areas with major problems.

4.2 Fire management

The general narrowness of the Reserve, sensitivity and instability of the environment and proximity of adjacent houses means that there is no safe way to use fire as an ecological management tool or for hazard reduction in the Reserve. Moreover, fire can increase the invasion of areas by encouraging dense tea tree and other woody shrubs.

The Queenscliff Fire Brigade is the first-attack-body responsible for fire suppression in the area. The Brigade also undertakes fire prevention works in accordance with the Borough of Queenscliffe Fire Prevention Plan.

The aim of the fire prevention plan is the protection of life and minimising property loss within the municipal areas to ensure that all people and their principal assets are able to survive the passage of wildfire.

The main fire risk is from the north-west direction so that the greatest likelihood is fire entering the Reserve rather than leaving it to go into private property. Point Lonsdale, Ocean and Fellows Roads provide the Reserve with some protection .The housing subdivision west of Fellows Road is considered to be at some risk from fire escaping from the Reserve. In the plan, Ocean Road is considered as a linear firebreak to be kept clear of ground fuel, undergrowth, and dead branches to a height of 2 metres. Outpost Station Road also provides a north-south break with vehicle access through to the beach.

Management Actions • Undertake annual fire prevention measures in accordance with the Municipal Fire Prevention Plan. • Do not burn for either fuel reduction or ecological management purposes in the Reserve. • Encourage research on the ecological effects of lack of fire on coastal vegetation and identify alternatives to the use of fire.

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• Continue to liaise with the Country Fire Authority in relation to fire management issues in and adjacent to the Reserve and cooperative wildfire control. • Publicise fire regulations and restrictions, and prohibit use of wood fires throughout the Reserve.

5. VISITOR USE AND TOURISM

5.1 Visitors to the Reserve

The Bellarine Peninsula has a significant number of natural and built attractions to entice tourists. Point Lonsdale forms the western point of the Heads and gives a superb opportunity to view ships navigating their way through the Rip and into the Bay. The village atmosphere, accessible coastal viewing and ocean back-beach, give Point Lonsdale its special character. The maritime and defence associations are shared with Point Nepean and Queenscliff and need to be interpreted in that context.

The number of visitors to the Reserve is not recorded, but broad visitor data are available for the Borough of Queenscliffe. Most visitors (86%) come from within Victoria and the average length of stay for over-night guests is 1.6 nights (ABS 1996) with the most popular period being from December to March inclusive. The total available overnight accommodation is of the order of just under 6000 beds with average annual occupancy of less than 50% .. Most of the overnight accommodation is located in Queenscliff.

Traffic counts show a marked increase in traffic at weekends as would be expected. The emphasis is on touring, walking, viewing, beach use and visiting points of historical interest (Community Survey 1998). The number of visitors to the area is increasing.

It is reasonable to assume nearly all tourists travelling to Point Lonsdale and a large number of those to Queenscliff would make a visit to the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and its surrounds. However, the appearance of this area and condition of facilities are poor with very little information being available to assist visitors. The opportunity exists to turn this around so that they leave the area with a positive image and experience. This may also generate increased visitation.

Point Lonsdale provides a variety of formal and informal recreational activities. Within the area of the Management Plan, the obvious attractions are the lookouts and the beaches during summer months for swimming, surfing and passive recreation.

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5.2 Existing conditions

Throughout the Reserve, it is apparent that works have been implemented without adequate consideration of potential hazards being created. Gravel paths are not maintained and drainage gullies have formed. Concrete paths have been altered or added to over time creating hazards. These are predominantly around the base of the Lighthouse, a location that experiences high levels of visitor numbers. There is also loose material on paths and stairs that result in people slipping.

Fencing is poor with star pickets and barbed wire bordering prominent walking paths. Information signage is inadequate and the potential exists for people to find themselves in an unsafe environment.

Other issues include paths that are over-grown, informal tracks along eroding cliff tops, lack of access for people with disabilities, inadequate picnic facilities; poor car parking and traffic management; and poor separation of vehicles and pedestrians at the back (ocean) beach car park.

Yttrup (1998b) identified two galvanised steel beach access stairways, at north and south ends of the Rip View car park, suffering from severe corrosion. This area is also experiencing active cliff and beach erosio.n. During preparation of this plan, these stairways were removed, and the southern set replaced.

Yttrup (1998b) has also identified the structural deterioration of some of the coastal defence structures (see section 3.6.2).

In summary, some of the existing visitor facilities require immediate substantial maintenance or replacement to meet appropriate standards of risk management and visitor safety. In the longer term, additional facilities and services are essential if the Reserve is to provide a high quality experience for locals and tourists alike.

The Buxton study (1998) of existing conditions and proposed management responses provides a basis for this section of the management plan for the Reserve. The study is based on mapping the Reserve as follows:

Eastern Precinct (includes Rip View car park and Lighthouse). Central Precinct (includes Lifesaving Club outpost). Western Precinct (includes remainder of Reserve back beach).

The precincts are shown in figures 1 and 5. The broad strategic actions are given below followed, by the detailed actions for each precinct in the following sections of the plan.

Management Actions • Adopt a visitor use strategy for the Reserve which: :J.> undertakes an immediate risk assessment of visitor use and facilities;

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~ implements appropriate maintenance, repairs or closures to achieve the required standard of visitor safety as soon as possible; ~ replaces, and upgrades existing facilities and/or adds new facilities in the longer term to achieve a high quality experience for visitors by the end of the planning period. ~ avoids further development of sites which will adversely affect natural, heritage and archaeological values.

5.3 Public safety

Public risk is a major concern throughout the Reserve. Poor management, lack of funds, an inadequate maintenance program, and the harsh conditions have all taken their toll on the infrastructure and the natural environment. The following hazards are identified: • actively eroding cliffs; • corroded, deteriorating and undermined buildings and structures; • uneven surfaces and loose material especially on sealed paths and steps; • lack of or inappropriate barriers and fences; • barbed wire and star pickets; • poor separation of pedestrians and vehicles; • potential for high tide entrapment; • unsafe swimming beaches.

These hazards have the potential to result in a loss of life or serious injury.

Management Actions • Implement an auditable risk management strategy for the Reserve as part of business wide risk management (section 8.1)which provides for safety of visitors through: ~ warning signs, ~ effective barriers and fences, ~ regular monitoring of the condition of facilities and services, ~ repair, replacement or removal of unsafe structures, ~ improved design of facilities and use of suitable construction materials ~ removal of barbed wire fencing and star pickets along walking tracks; ~ regular maintenance of walking track surfaces and structures. • Exclude public access to any defence structure that may be a hazard to the public (see section 3.6.2). • Maintain the beach numbering system to give quick reference to locality in case of emergency. • Continue to liaise with emergency services and SLSC and encourage swimmers to use patrolled beaches. • Develop/contribute to a visitor information brochure on activities and risks in the municipality/region.

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5.4 Vehicle access and traffic management

Point Lonsdale Road and Ocean Road abut the Reserve. Cars may enter the Rip View car park via the one way access road adjacent to the bowls club and exit at the intersection of Point Lonsdale and Ocean Roads. The Rip View car park entrance is poorly sign posted and easily overlooked.

The other entry point at the corner of Point Lonsdale and Ocean Roads is obstructed by a traffic island preventing large vehicles entering the lighthouse area car park due to the inadequate turning space.

For visitors to the area the entry/exit points to these focal points can be confusing. In both cases, redesign and signage could improve access. A modification to the intersection of Point Lonsdale and Ocean Roads and the exit from Rip view car park and entry/exit from the Lighthouse could improve vehicle movements.

A comprehensive traffic circulation and parking analysis is required for the Reserve prior to the preparation of detailed design of access and parking arrangements.

Management Actions • Prepare and implement a detailed design for vehicle access and parking based on a traffic and parking analysis involving consultation with key stakeholders, to provide: ~ enhanced entrance to the Reserve, ~ vehicle and pedestrian safety, ~ improved traffic circulation, ~ appropriate cliff setbacks, ~ bus access and turning areas for drop off I pick up, ~ access for people with disabilities, ~ parking capacity for projected visitation increases, ~ effective drainage management, and ~ landscaping. • Subject to the above analysis install entry and directional signage. • Continue restricted arrangements for vehicle access to the SLSC outpost.

5.5 Approved and prohibited recreation activities.

The recreation experiences provided for in the Reserve are maritime, defence and nature appreciation, walking, picnicking to a limited extent, and beach activities. The experiences offered can be greatly improved by upgrading facilities and the information provided. Cycling is not permitted on existing walking tracks because of their steep grades, narrow width, and restricted line of sight but would be allowed on a proposed shared pathway along Ocean Road (see section 5.7.2).

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Other activities not permitted, which occur occasionally in the Reserve, are horse riding, camping, and trail bike riding. The narrow linear shape of the Reserve, coupled with its sensitive environments, excludes opportunities to cater for these other activities.

However, recognising the proximity and importance of the Reserve to the Point Lonsdale community, there is scope for providing new facilities that encourage exercise activities that improve community health.

Management Actions • Provide facilities and information to enhance the existing authorised activities of maritime, defence and nature appreciation, walking, picnicking, and beach activities in the Reserve. • Ensure requirements of regulations under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 are displayed and enforced. • Incorporate use regulations of approved ECC recommendations. • Prohibit camping in the Reserve. • Prohibit horse riding, and use of bicycles and trail bikes other than on public roads. • Develop and implement a plan for encouraging healthy exercise activities and establishing facilities in appropriate locations in the Reserve in consultation with the local community.

5.6 Dogs

Dog walking is a traditional activity for many residents and visitors. Dogs under control on a leash are permitted in the Reserve at all times, except during the period from 1 December to 28 February inclusive, when no dogs are permitted on the beach between the hours of 8.00 am and 8.00 pm.

Control of dogs in the vicinity of active Hooded Plover nesting sites (see section 3.4) during the breeding period is essential. This may include dog controls for specified sites when local monitoring indicates nesting is likely to occur, temporary fencing with signage or other measures to assist exclusion of dogs, and a public education program. This program will only be successful if it involves the broad acceptance of the local community.

Other problems arising from the presence of dogs include dog excrement and conflict with some visitors.

Management Actions • Enforce the existing dog regulations. • Provide signs (consolidated with other information) and printed material to advise residents and visitors of these regulations. • Implement site specific temporary dog exclusion areas in consultation with the local community to assist in the breeding success of the Hooded Plover. • Provide dog waste collection/disposal bins.

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5. 7 Visitor use of Reserve Precincts

5.7.1 Eastern Precinct The Eastern precinct is centred on the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Rip View car park and contains the major destinations and attractions within the Reserve (see figure 5). The physical and functional characteristics of these destinations are to be enhanced to cater for increasing numbers of visitors whilst maintaining the significant natural, geological, landscape, and cultural heritage values of the area.

The aims for the precinct are to: ~ protect the natural and cultural values; ~ improve viewing opportunities; ~ enhance open space and provision of public facilities; ~ improve the quality of signage and interpretation of themes; ~ provide access for people with disabilities; ~ improve public safety; ~ encourage commercial use and development providing these enhance the foregoing aims; ~ enhance the setting with use of indigenous plant species.

This precinct includes the Recreation Development Management Area (see section 2.6).

Management Actions • Implement vehicle and pedestrian access and parking improvements (section 5.4) to provide: ~ enhanced entrance to the Rip View car park and the Lighthouse area, ~ improved vehicle and pedestrian safety, ~ improved traffic circulation, ~ appropriate cliff setbacks, ~ bus access for drop off I pick up and turning areas, ~ increase parking in the area leading to the Lighthouse ~ retain parking capacity at Rip View consistent with set backs etc, ~ access for people with disabilities, ~ effective drainage management, and ~ landscaping. • Manage as a pedestrian precinct, providing access (including paths, vehicle access and parking) for people with disabilities where practicable. Maintain vehicle access to the lighthouse area for management and maintenance requirements only. • Maintain and manage the historic lighthouse, foghorn shed, rocket shed, and defence structures. • Remove scend shed and relocate foghorn to former location. • Upgrade brick engine house for use as information centre and kiosk (see sections 3.6.2 & 5.8). • Instigate a coordinated interpretation program, presenting cultural, maritime and natural history themes and develop a heritage loop walking trail (see section 5.8). Establish the Lighthouse area and the

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Rip view car park as major interpretation points integrate with Parks Victoria's interpretation for the Fisheries Reserve and historic pier. • Recondition or replace concrete paving surrounding the lighthouse with a uniform surface using materials reflecting the coastal environment. Install new painted timber handrails consistent with the historic maritime character. Restrict access to cliff edges using barriers. (refer Buxton Style Guidelines) • Replace existing public toilet at an appropriate site. • Provide picnic areas and revegetate with native species to enhance setting. • Prepare and implement a development plan for the camp and area occupied by the 3 adjoining former PMA residences within the Recreation Development Management Area (see sections 2.6, 7.3 & 7.4). • Remove northern set of stairs and replace southern set with a timber stairway leading to the beach below Rip View car park (program completed in 2001) and render safe from rock overhang areas. • Improve path between Rip View Lookout and historic pier. Install timber steps, handrails and intermediate lookout. Prevent access to cliff edges. Develop lookout as a minor interpretive point. • Improve path between Rip View car park and the front beach. Replace railings and stabilise foundations to restore lookout use on top of defence structure D7 (see section 3.6.2). Investigate additional lookout locationls. Develop lookouts as minor interpretation points. Prevent access to cliff edges with fencing. • Provide safe access from beach level to Buckley's Cave with new stone steps in existing wall. Recess the metal security screen within the cave and illuminate the cave interior during daylight hours. • Explore possible relocation of Bowls Club in long term (see section 7.2). • Integrate Bowls Club car park with controlled major event overflow parking in the Reserve.

5.7.2 Central Precinct The area of the Central precinct is shown in figure 5. The precinct features a significant vegetated dune system with tracks providing access along and to the back beach. The SLSC has an outpost in this precinct which facilitates patrolling of the back beach. This part of the foreshore reserve is adjacent to BQ's recreation reserve. The aims for the precinct are to: ~ protect the natural and cultural values, ~ provide emergency vehicle and pedestrian access to the beach, ~ facilitate beach use and public safety ~ improve viewing opportunities, ~ improve the quality of sign age and interpretation of themes.

Management actions • Maintain the emergency access road to SLSC outpost, retain current vehicle access limits, minimise dune disturbance and carry out stabilisation works. Maintain and improve stair access from the beach.

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• Provide pedestrian access to the beach via the emergency road, and existing Winterley Rd and Lonsdale 5t paths only. Close informal tracks and revegetate. • Regularly monitor and adjust Winterley Road path board and chain steps. • Provide for the western section of the heritage loop walking trail, which extends to the concrete gun emplacement D5 (see sections 3.6.2 & 5.8). • Stabilise and monitor defence structure D5- circular gun emplacement (see section 3.6.2), and control public access to unsafe areas. • Provide appropriate signage warning about swimming hazards and advising users about permitted water activities in the Fisheries Reserve. • Maintain a grassed picnic area adjacent to the Lonsdale St path, and upgrade picnicking facilities. • Subject to the traffic study (section 5.4) rationalise roadside car parking with provision for controlled major event overflow car parking adjacent to the grassed picnic area and also opposite Ganes Reserve. Provide safe pedestrian crossings on Ocean Road. • Replace handrails and monitor concrete slab on Lonsdale St path. • Determine future development of the outpost building and provision of a public toilet with the Point Lonsdale SLSC (see section 7.1). • Continue to provide for SLSC special competitive events. • Install timber viewing deck at existing lookout point accessed from the road to SLSC outpost and reduce width of pedestrian path. • Investigate and install if appropriate a new, fenced, shared pedestrian and cycling path south of Ocean Road where dune landform permits. • Investigate feasibility and demand for a surfer's changing/viewing platform at a suitable back beach location.

5.7.3 Western Precinct The Western precinct features a significant vegetated dune system with tracks · providing access along and to the back beach. The abutting residential development has had a noticeable impact on the dune system like the formation of numerous informal tracks, weed infestation and the removal or disturbance of native vegetation.

The area of the precinct is shown in figure 5. The aims for the precinct are to: ~ protect the natural and cultural values, ~ provide pedestrian access to the beach, ~ discourage swimming in unpatrolled areas, ~ improve viewing opportunities.

Management actions • Maintain pedestrian access to the beach via existing Fellows Road path and close and revegetate remaining informal trails giving priority to areas of active erosion.

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• In conjunction with adjacent property owners, survey and fence the Reserve boundary south of Lockington Crescent and Rhondella Court, and restore areas of Reserve affected by the encroachment from private property. • In conjunction with the above, develop a new path (Shipwreck Track) along the s_outhern boundary of the private properties to extend generally in a south west direction across the dunes towards the beach subject to a satisfactory route being determined with regard to protection of archaeological values and erosion control. • Install emergency beach access markers at entry and exit points of all designated paths. • In consultation with adjacent property owners, investigate a fenced walkway on private property to the west of the Lockington Crescent subdivision, which links the Lockington Crescent Drainage and Recreation Reserve with the proposed Shipwreck Track. • Provide appropriate signage warning about swimming hazards and advising users about permitted water activities in Fisheries Reserve. • Designate safe pedestrian crossing points away from junction of Fellows and Ocean Roads.

5.8 Visitor information, interpretation and education

The provision of information and interpretation services needs to be improved to ensure that visitors are fully aware of the Reserve's opportunities and constraints. The opportunities include better orientation of visitors entering the Reserve, and increased public awareness about a range of interpretation themes and recreation activities. The constraints include water safety issues, fire restrictions, prohibited uses and activities which will have an impact on sites of natural, cultural and flora and fauna significance.

The interpretation themes are given in table 3. It is important to develop and implement these themes in accordance with a strategy that avoids overlapping and duplication of presentations. Because the Reserve is essentially linear in shape with most visitors moving through the Reserve from east towards the west, signage at Reserve entrance points and the sequence of presentations are critical in this regard. Moreover, an indication of distance and walking times between major visitor nodes is needed to guide visitors unfamiliar with the area, and avoid unnecessary shifting of vehicles over very short distances.

The interpretation strategy for the Reserve, whilst capitalising on the interpretive strengths of the Reserve outlined in table 3, should aim to complement, rather than attempt to repeat, what is offered at Queenscliff and Point Nepean.

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Management Actions • Prepare and implement an interpretations strategy for the Reserve which provides for the following elements: > establishes a display in the brick engine house which gives an overview of the opportunities provided by the Reserve and outlines the maritime and defence history of the area; > consolidates and presents a consistent style of information and signage which unifies the Reserve as a single entity; > highlights major entrances to the Reserve; > upgrades direction and information signs to assist visitors to locate features, facilities, walking and sightseeing opportunities, and warns of potential hazards; > implements the interpretation themes in the Reserve as outlined in table 3; > provides basic information at other sites outside the Reserve to attract visitors and increase public awareness; > publishes a simple brochure and map for the Reserve. • Develop an interpretive loop trail in the eastern and central precincts, which links the delivery of interpretation themes and sites. • Encourage quality commercial and volunteer interpretive and guiding programs. • Monitor and evaluate information and interpretation programs related to the Reserve. • Enhance opportunities for photography by identifying good photo points.

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TABLE 3 -INTERPRETATION THEMES

THEME CONTENT LOCATION Overview of All themes Brick engine house - which is to be Reserve upgraded into an information centre and kiosk. Maritime Shipwrecks Lighthouse environs, signal flag Lighthouse platform, Rip View car park and Lifeboat service other selected viewing points. Pilot service Past trade and commerce Present trade and commerce Defence Pre World War 1 Viewing points, close to or within World war 1 & 11 suitable defence structures. Cultural life European settlement Lighthouse environs & Buckley's cave area. Aboriginal culture Establish locations in consultation with Wathaurong Co-operative. Environment Geology/geomorphology, Rip View Car park Coastal processes, Landscape Flora Western precinct & Central precinct Fauna Western precinct & Central precinct Marine life Fisheries Reserve access points and viewing sites overlooking area Visitor use Orientation Reserve entrances and car parks Recreation activities Car parks and major nodes for visitors. Hazards In accord with risk management strategy. Reserve management Western precinct & Central precinct and other sites where management visible to public. Note: 1. Restricted public access to lighthouse via tours unless role of lighthouse changes. 2. Interpretation themes and location of signage to be integrated with the development of heritage loop walking track. Route is to be determined so as to avoid Aboriginal archaeological sites to be preserved, and Hooded Plover nesting sites. The walk will start at the brick engine house and include the lighthouse and associated buildings, the rocket shed and defence structures 01, 02, and 03. Scope exists to have an optional extension to the walk, which takes in defence structures 04 and 05 (see section 3.6.2 and table 2). The route extension would be accessed via the beach and along the south side of Ocean Road.

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6. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

The Reserve is an important resource for the local community. Broad · community participation in Reserve management has many benefits. Many opportunities exist to facilitate this participation, from weed management through to participation in decision making.

6.1 Friends and volunteers

Scope exists for the creation of a Coast Action or volunteer group to support the protection and future uses of the Reserve. The role of such a group could cover a range of activities including monitoring of existing conditions, weed control, and protection of special sites (eg Hooded Plover nesting areas). Individuals with an active interest in the Reserve may also provide valuable information about the natural and historical features of the area.

Management Actions • Encourage volunteers to be involved in the Reserve and develop and implement a long-term strategy that incorporates their skills and interests in the program. • Promote an exchange of ideas with other volunteer groups from parks and other reserves.

6.2 Community awareness and Reserve neighbours

To achieve the management aims, the Reserve needs to have a stronger identity. Because of the multiple entry points, some people may still see the Reserve as a series of unrelated locations.

The Reserve forms a frontage to part of the commercial area of the town. Residential development has occurred along part of the boundary in the western section of the Reserve.

Principal issues with neighbours include maintaining the scenic quality of the area, the creation of informal access tracks from back gates, encroachment into and clearing of the Reserve, and illegal dog walking at restricted times along the beach. Weed invasion from adjacent properties and illegal dumping is also a problem.

Management Actions • Increase the awareness of the local community about the values and condition of the Reserve. • Encourage cooperation in management issues on or near the boundary of the Reserve in the Western precinct (see section 5.7.3).

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6.3 Community involvement in coastal management

Community participation in Reserve management planning and ongoing decision making can be a powerful tool to increase community satisfaction. Similarly, active ongoing communication to local interest groups about management initiatives enhances transparency. A range of processes is available for Reserve managers to incorporate community participation in management activities.

Management Actions • Enhance community participation in Reserve management by community newsletters and forums, and community representation on management planning or specific issue sub-committees.

7. LEASES AND LICENCES

Various sites in the Reserve are occupied or used subject to current leases and licences detailed in Table 4. Normally the lessor is the land manager of the particular site.

Table 4 Current lease and licence details Site Lessee Lessor Expiry Pt Lonsdale back Surf Lifesaving NRE Dec 2012 beach patrol Association of outpost , Victoria Pt Lonsdale Pt Lonsdale BQ 2008 Bowls Club Bowls Club Former light Various PLCOM June/July 2001 keepers' houses individuals Camp cottaQe Individual " Nov 2001 Lighthouse Individual " Dec 2002 telescope

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7.1 Point Lonsdale Surf LifeSaving Club (SLSC) In addition to the clubhouse located outside the Reserve on Ocean Road, the Club has a patrol outpost situated on the back beach primary dune within the Reserve. This beach is one of Victoria's most hazardous. The present arrangement restricts building development to essential beach facilities in a very sensitive dunal system, whilst providing a lifesaving service.

The outpost is small and in need of structural repairs. In consultation with development of this plan the SLSC developed a proposal to expand this building to provide improved first aid, patrol and storage facilities, and a public toilet. The final design extends back along the path on the existing disturbed footprint, minimising visual impacts, consistent with scope specifically identified in the Draft Plan. Redevelopment was completed in 2001.

Management Actions • Liaise with the SLSC over leasing implications consequent on expansion of the back beach patrol outpost.

7.2 Point Lonsdale Bowls Club The Point Lonsdale Bowls Club has been at its present location since 1931 and has a lease that is due to expire in 2008. The Club counts some 10-15% of Point Lonsdale adult population as its members, and this active participation delivers significant health benefits to the local population. Apart from historic links, sporting clubs are not generally dependent on a coastal location. The relative popularity of this Club for visits by other Bowls Clubs, partly attributable to its coastal setting, generates economic benefits for the town.

The site currently occupied by the Bowls Club is adjacent to actively eroding cliffs, and the cliff top path. There is a need to increase setbacks for both the path and bowls infrastructure to ensure public safety in response to collapse events in the medium to long term. Any future use of the site needs to ensure public access is maintained in a safe location and the environmental risk is substantially reduced. In a small community like Point Lonsdale, the consolidation of organised recreation facilities elsewhere if practicable would be an improved long-term outcome. The Club may require considerable resources and assistance to achieve a satisfactory relocation outcome. The Club prefers to remain in situ, and has not identified any available alternative site.

Management Actions • Monitor erosion of the cliff face near the lease area. Take action as appropriate to ensure ongoing safe public access by maintaining a set back of a minimum of 5 metres distance from the cliff face (excluding overhang) for the public path adjacent to the Bowls Club (see also sections 3.1, 5.3 and 5.7.1). • Negotiate with the Bowls Club to facilitate use of the car park to cater for overflow parking associated with major events in the Reserve.

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• Liaise with the Club to explore its future area needs and investigate the relocation of its facilities in the long term. • Consider possible relocation opportunities as they arise. • Consider progress of erosion in determining long term tenure.

7.3 Former Toc-H Camp There is no record of the date of construction of the Point Lonsdale army camp, although it is likely that it coincided with the upgrading of the fixed defences in 1941 and 1942 (Catrice and Nelsen 1998). Records indicate that the Victorian Branch of the Tac-H Association applied to use the camp for children of former members of the forces in 1946. Use of the buildings was handed over to Tac-H in October 1946 with the land remaining as Crown land. In 1960, the buildings were sold to Tac-H for 1,500 pounds. Tac-H operated the camp as a children's holiday camp, focussing on under privileged children. Tac-H's occupation of this Crown land site was formalised in a lease in 1990, however, Tac-H ceased operating the camp in May i 999, and the lease was determined. The site remains vacant except for the cottage building which has been let for residential use.

The former army camp buildings have some historic value but have been modified for children's camp use and reclad. There are five buildings comprising six P1 type huts. Two huts are joined end to end for use as a recreation hall, three huts were used as dormitories and one extended as a kitchen I dining room. More recent brick amenity block and caretaker's residence buildings have no special values other than their service function. Subject to the terms of the lease; all buildings and improvements on the site are now the property of the Crown.

An assessment by Catrice and Nelsen (1998) of the historic value of the former defence buildings found that they are of interest as an essentially intact group of P1 type huts, which remain on their original site. Other examples, not associated with fixed defences, are found at Benalla Aerodrome, Bonegilla and Latchford Barracks. The assessment concludes that, if possible, all the army huts (but a minimum of 3 huts), should be retained but they may be adapted or relocated in order to facilitate an ongoing viable use. Removal of the more modern service buildings is encouraged to improve the historic integrity and visual amenity of the area.

Management Actions • Investigate future use and lease arrangements to establish a · sustainable use of the site, which enhances the environmental and cultural values of the precinct.

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7.4 Former PMA Residences There are three former PMA light keepers' houses located to the north of the camp area. These houses are let on a short term basis and currently provide one of the major sources of income for the Reserve. Two further houses closer to the lighthouse were demolished in early 2000 consistent with directions identified in the Draft Plan. Catrice and Nelsen (1998) regard the remaining houses, which were built in the 1970's, as having no heritage significance. Their removal is encouraged to improve the visual amenity of the Reserve.

Management Actions • Retain the 3 let houses north of the camp pending determination of the future use of the camp area. Integrate further use and development of the combined area (which is designated for recreation development - section 2.6) to enhance the visual amenity and heritage significance of the precinct.

7.5 Lighthouse group of buildings.

The heritage value of these buildings is considered earlier in section 3.6.2 of the plan. Their locations are shown in figures 1 and 5.

The Victorian Channels Authority (VCA) has occupied and operated this group of buildings since the PMA was wound up in 1997. This occupation is yet to be formalised in a lease.

Management Actions • Formalise the VCA 's occupation and use in a lease.

7.6 Defence Buildings.

None of the defence buildings is currently leased. With the exception of the VCA's operation of the electric foghorn in the Scend shed, and the · opportunities identified in this Plan for the brick engine house 08 none of the defence structures requires a lease.

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8. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND PlAN IMPLEMENTATION

8.1 Business plan

This section comprises broad, strategic, business aims for implementing this management plan, from which a more detailed business plan must be developed. The business plan must address: • Existing revenue • Revenue opportunities, • Business risks, • Estimated expenditure, • Review of works priorities based on financial capacity.

8.1.1 Existing revenue The annual income currently generated in the Reserve available to the existing land managers was as follows in 2000/01:

PLCOM Rental: Houses and camp cottage $20,704 Telescope near lighthouse $ 104

BQ Rental: Point Lonsdale Bowls Club $ 2,000

NRE Rental: SLSC outpost $ 10

COGG $ 0

TOTAL $22.000

Expenditure: $14.000 OPERATING SURPLUS: $ 6,000

Other funding sources • A lease should be entered into for the VCA's current use of the Lighthouse, which is estimated should generate rental income of$ 5,000 per annum. This would increase the total operating surplus to$ 11,000. • NRE has made a one-off allocation of approximately $110,000 toward implementation of risk management works in the management plan. • Contributions from BQ, COGG, BC and PLCOM. • Special grants and some recurring funding from various Commonwealth and State government programs, including $15,000 for works in the lighthouse precinct in 2001/02.

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8.1.2 Business opportunities Sustainable commercial use of parts of the reserve including significant buildings and sites should be further investigated in regards to viability, environmental and heritage protection and enhancement.

The Recreation Development Management Area specified in this plan also provides an opportunity to generate income. This development must retain the historic interest of the site, and establish an ongoing viable use that assists in achieving the heritage objectives of the precinct.

Other opportunities that should be pursued include shared occupation/use of the lighthouse, which should aim to improve public access.

A number of opportunities exist for commercial services or the conduct of organised activities for which a commercial fee should be charged. These include food vending, coin operated telescopes, surf schools, commercial photography, walking and other guided tours, car parking fees, filming and weddings.

These activities should be covered under a lease, licence or permit for the use or occupation of the area in accordance with the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. Revenue must be devoted directly into reserve management.

Volunteer groups can make a considerable contribution to maintenance and reserve improvements in accordance with the plan.

The land manager should use the management plan to maximise preparedness for accessing grant programs

8.1.3 Business risks Given the above opportunities will be pursued over the next 3 to 10 years' revenue fluctuations must be anticipated. Many recommended works will require specific planning permits, and in the case of redevelopment of the camp area, this may require a planning scheme amendment. Associated public consultation and objection opportunities carry a risk that specific recommendations may require significant review. Detailed design development and feasibility testing of proposals must incorporate public consultation. ·

Implementation of the management plan requires the development of a Risk Management Strategy, that covers all business risks.

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8.1.4 Review of expenditure, capital works priorities and financial capacity Revenue of approximately $22,000 is inadequate for ongoing routine maintenance of the reserve. In addition this management plan identifies significant capital expenditure to replace and upgrade existing run down facilities and to provide new facilities and infrastructure.

Some immediate risk and maintenance works have been undertaken during preparation of this plan with State Government and PLCOM funds.

Within this funding framework, the management plan's recommended actions have been grouped and prioritised in Table 5. Castings shown for major capital, planning and design work detail an expenditure program of $1.6M of which $166,500 has been completed during plan preparation.

Considerable uncertainty remains about how the identified capital works program can be implemented within the parameters of identified revenue, existing funds and revenue from business opportunities. Given the anticipated revenue fluctuations during the plan's currency, these priorities must be reviewed in an evolutionary process responsive to business development to ensure capacity to deliver. A three-year rolling program will be prepared for the Reserve to ensure efficient implementation of this plan.

Management actions • Prepare a funding strategy for the Reserve, which identifies financial sources to be pursued to complete works identified in this management plan over the planning period of three years. This strategy is to cover: );;. revenue from the Reserve covering existing and potential uses and developments. );;. funding by the municipalities (BoQ and CoGG); );;. applications for support from State and Commonwealth programs; );;. a three year rolling implementation program. • In accordance with this strategy, progressively implement the works described in this management plan. • Establishing a Coast Action Group to improve the stewardship role of the local community. • Ensure that commercial activities in the Reserve are compatible with the protection of natural and heritage values. • Develop a policy covering appropriate activities, fees and conditions including requirements for public liability insurance and indemnity. • Monitor availability of opportunities for funding and achievement of works. • Monitor commercial activities and ensure compliance with conditions of authorisation.

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8.2 Implementation of the management plan

One of the recommendations of the Coastal Crown Land Management Review, which has merit and should be implemented, is a reduction in the number of coastal managers within the Management Plan area. This would facilitate consistent coastal management, improved community involvement and an equitable distribution of resources.

Providing a part time ranger service would enhance plan implementation. This service would: • increase public awareness of the opportunities and values of the Reserve; • monitor risk environments. • encourage volunteers to undertake programs in the Reserve and liaise with community groups; • enforce Reserve regulations;

Management actions • Appoint BQ as manager of all coastal Crown land within the Reserve east of Fellows Road. • Appoint BC as manager of all coastal Crown land within the Reserve west of Fellows Road. • Provide ranger service for the Reserve on a part time basis to facilitate protection, promotion, management, and development of the Reserve. • Monitor the effectiveness of the service and adjust work conditions accordingly.

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TABLE 5- MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

~ .,Q) Q) - c ~ 0 5i ::l'C_ :0 c E "Q)"' ·u; Q) cu.~Cl Ol -"' ... .?;- c.- c c Q)~ ~ ·;: tnt: :::JC'G·- 0 -o "'~ ~"' c. ·"="'1.5 2 .~liioc "'o ~ Mg 0 a. m tn.- ~0 ~o ·;: a; ~~ e·a~ Q) m _ c: m ca u CJi ra m "' ""'oro ~o "'~~o >"' a. 0: ::!!!<( ~o..c 0: u a. o E __]--_"' >"' >"' RESERVE I ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT H 3.3 Manage Flora and Fauna Guarantee listed species according to LM ./ ./ 3.4 approved action statements and ensure protection of other significant species (see Appendix 3). H 3.3 Actively manage vegetation communities in accordance with Trengove LM ./ ./ (1998) to retain species and habitat diversity by giving priority to erosion and weed control, natural regeneration and revegetation programs, and minimising disturbance. This program should involve the development of performance standards, monitoring, and mapping of vegetation communities, and sites of significant and threatened species. H 4.1 Develop and implement a co-ordinated pest plant and animal LM/ ./ ./ 10,000 10,000 10,000 management strategy incorporating the following: NRE • Develop a weed mapping and monitoring program which sets performance standards; • Identify priorities for the protection of significant natural and cultural assets; • Priorities weed species (Appendix 4); • Identify and control isolated infestations before they spread; • Identify those areas or species for which control will not be feasible, • Identify weed free areas; and • Reduce the risk of infestation of weed free areas. • Maintain fox and feral cat control programs where they are impacting on wildlife. • Control rabbits in the Reserve. H 5.6 Implement site specific temporary dog exclusion areas in consultation I LM/ ./ with the local commu~ity to assist in the breeding success of the Hooded BQ Plover. (See 3.4) H 7.1 Liaise with the SLSC over leasing implications consequent on expansion I NRE ./ of the back beach patrol outpost. M 5.7.1 Remove scend shed and relocate foghorn to former location. I LM/ I ./ 10,000 HV

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~ Q) "C > c:: ~ Q) c:: 0 -Q) :::., :0 c:: E -ca>Ci) 'iii Cl -., Q) Q)lnC) Ole: ... > c:: c:: Q)~ M 0 ClC:: c.= t: 0 cti .5 a> -o 0 ·;: "'0 :J ca ·- c.. c:: o- Ole "'e o~"'C c:: ~ M~- -0 c::·- ·a. a.5 ·;: ~ c.."' en ~0 -0 ~o Q) .,- Q) - Cl"'Q) c:: "' ""' ~o "'"'~o >N a. -a: :ll.:t ~o..c:: a: (.)"' a:"' OE ~~ >N >N M 3.1 Investigate potential and feasibility of stabilising cliff erosion to protect LM v" $5000 assets L 3.5 Relocate overhead powerlines underground in the environs of the LM/ v" liqhthouse NRE L 3.4 Conduct fauna surveys and establish a monitoring program giving LM v" priority to birds and reptiles in key habitat areas L 3.3 Develop a program for removal of weeds and restoration of indigenous LM v" veqetation in the Froqqy Hollow sprinq area. L 3.3 Control invasion of.Coast Tea Tree into adjacent areas (eg Moonah LM v" . woodland to the east and south of the Bowls Club) if species diversity is threatened L 3.6.2 Include all the features in the Reserve of archaeological and historical BO v" interest in the Heritage Overlay controls of the Queenscliff Planning Scheme L 5.6 Provide dog waste collection/disposal bins. LM v" L 4.1 Monitor for the occurrence of Phytophthora in the Reserve and develop LM v" a control plan if occurrence is established. L 5.7.3 In conjunction with adjacent property owners, survey and fence the LM/ v" v" 10,000 Reserve boundary south of Lockington Crescent and Rhondella Court, NRE and restore areas of Reserve affected by the encroachment from private property 0 4.1 Until a pest plant and animal strategy is prepared, continue to control LM v" pest plants using above principles giving priority to Myrtle-leaf milkwort, Italian Buckthorn, Cape Ivy, Smilax, Boxthorn, and Boneseed using treatments outlined by Trengove (1998). 0 4.1 Liaise with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority when LM v" v" developinq and implement'1nq plant and animal control proqrams. 0 3.1 Minimise active erosion in the gullies, with pedestrian access and LM v" v" drainage controlled to reduce the long-term impacts. Manage drainage through dispersing runoff and encouraging infiltration where practicable, especially in the Conservation and Recreation Management Area. 0 3.1 Maintain the seawall LM/ v" NRE

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~ ,., - "0"' = "'0 ""' ":::1"0 :0 E "OC!>~ ·u; Q.) Q,) tn (/) Cl -"' .,. - c C) "c C') t: OJ N M z. c. = 0 ttl ·- .5 Q) -o"'~ 0 Q ·;: ca o ::::1 m.5 "Q. - c 0- me Q ~ M8 0 c; o =~ ·a. c 0).5 "ON ~o C\l§j ·;: Q; mu 1o.oC.ct1 ca .S! c: ca ~o "' ooa ~o ~o >N a. a: ::;;....-~ Cl"'"'-o..c: a:"' u a. o E l-en_ >N >N 0 3.1 Establish revegetation and weed eradication programs avoiding the use LM ./I./ of Marram grass for dune revegetation wherever possible. 0 3.2 Provide appropriate land based access to the Fisheries Reserve LM ./ 0 3.1 Continue to undertake erosion control works where significant natural LM ./ values and historical features are threatened. 0 3.4 Maintain and enhance fauna habitat quality through weed control, LM ./ revegetation and track rationalisation. 0 3.5 Seek to minimise visual impacts on the Reserve from adjacent LM/ ./ development and support initiatives to improve the landscape character NRE in acljacent areas 0 3.5 Ensure that any new proposals for public utilities in the Reserve or on its LM/ ./ boundaries are assessed for their landscape impacts. NRE 0 3.6.1 Recognise the Aboriginal cultural significance of the locality in LM/ ./I./ accordance with the Marshall et al study (1998), and implement its NRE general and site specific recommendations ensuring that management works do not adversely affect sites.

0 3.6.1 Continue to assess, manage, monitor and record Aboriginal sites at a LM/ ./ local level with ongoing input from Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative NRE Ltd. and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV). 0 3.6.1 In conjunction with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd, and LM/ ./ AAV, develop and implement conservation plans for significant sites and NRE where appropriate interpret places with signage or other means. 0 3.6.2 Conserve and protect the historic and cultural features in the Reserve LM ./ 0 3.6.2 Provide for ongoing use of lighthouse for maritime purposes for as long LM ./ as required 0 3.6.2 Continue existing restricted public access to lighthouse via organised LM ./ tours whilst current maritime use of the building continues. 0 3.6.2 Investigate opportunities for shared use to enhance public access to the LM/ ./ lighthouse. NRE

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~ Q) -c "t>c ~ Q) Q) :I :E 0 E ""ijl~ c Q) Q)U)(/) "iii Cl -"' ... - c 0) c Q)~ N C) c Q ;:- 1: c.= g>. 0 ca ·- .5 Q) -o ·;: cao :::~CU·- Q "'Q s:::·- o.'!:'-c c. -~ 2 oc "'o ~ 0 en c. ca 0),_ ~o N~ "'~~o ·;: Qi cat) :~..c.ca Q) ra_ cca ::l:<( Cl"'Q) ~~ ~o ~o >N D.. a: ~o.c a: Uo.. OE f-a> >c. >N 0 3.6.2 Preserve the visual dominance and significance of the lighthouse and LM/ -" I -" continue to give priority to the maintenance and integrity of the group of NRE buildings

0 3.6.2 Allow other uses that enhance heritage protection and understanding of LM/ the site. NRE "" "" 0 4.1 Encourage volunteers to assist with weed control in small areas with LM/ major problems NRE "" 0 4.2 Undertake annual fire prevention measures in accordance with the LM MuniciQ_al Fire Prevention Plan .. "" 0 4.2 Do not burn for either fuel reduction or ecological management purposes LM in the Reserve. "" 0 4.2 Encourage research on the ecological effects of lack of fire on coastal LM/ veQetation and identify alternatives to the use of fire. NRE "" "" 0 4.2 Continue to liaise with the Country Fire Authority in relation to fire LMI management issues in and adjacent to the Reserve and cooperative NRE "" "" wildfire control. 0 5.7.1 Maintain and manage the historic lighthouse, foghorn shed, rocket shed, LM and defence structures. (See 7.3) "" "" 0 5.7.1 Explore possible relocation of Bowls Club in long term (see section 7.2). NRE/ LM/ "" "" BQ 0 5.7.2 Continue to provide for SLSC spec@lc:ompetitive events. LM 0 7.2 Liaise with the Bowls Club to explore its future area needs and LM/ "" investiQate the relocation of its facilities in the lonQ term. NRE "" 0 7.2 Consider possible Bowls Club relocation opportunities as they arise. LM/ NRE/ "" Bowl s Club 0 7.2 Consider progress of erosion in determining long term tenure of Bowls LM/ Club. NRE ""

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~ '0"' - 1: ~ 0 ~ ::l'C_ :0 "'1: E '(ij tn 0, m .. , 't:>"'"'4J .~ C) ... , ..... a.- 1: 1: N ., Q C)C: ::::JC'a·- 0 m .5 .=:ai -o"'~ Q ·;: c. .'!::: c: 0 c Q .,~ - "'o ~ C),_ 0 II) c. a; 'ON ~o ·;: ~:8 ~·a~ m _ c: m ~o mu CJCGOJ o(i) ~o "'~~o >N a. a:-"' :;; <( ~-~ 0 .<: .a:"' u a. o E __]--_())_ >_N >N INTERPRETATION H 5.8 Prepare and implement an interpretations strategy for the Reserve which I LM ,!I,! 2,000 50,000 provides for the following elements: • establishes a display in the brick engine house which gives an overview of the opportunities provided by the Reserve and outlines the maritime and defence history of the area; • consolidates and presents a consistent style of information and signage which unifies the Reserve as a single entity; • highlights major entrances to the Reserve; • upgrades direction and information signs to assist visitors to locate features, facilities, walking and sightseeing opportunities, and warns of potential hazards; • implements the interpretation themes in the Reserve as outlined in table 3; • provides basic information at other sites outside the Reserve to attract visitors and increase public awareness; • publishes a simple brochure and map for the Reserve. H 5.7.2 Provide appropriate signage warning about swimming hazards and ,tl I" 5.7.3 advising users about permitted water activities in the Fisheries Reserve. H 3.1 Install warning signage to direct visitors away from hazardous areas. I LM " 10,000 10,000 H 3.6.2 I Install warning signage and prevent access where required to ensure LM safe_ty_ of the public " M 3.4 I Provide information signs at key access points to the beach advising of LM fauna values and need for protection. " M 3.2 I Interpret the important values of the Fisheries Reserve at suitable sites LM overlooking the area. "

M 3.2 Display regulation signs indicating approved and prohibited activities and I NRE I " the_[J_enalties. M 5.8 Encourage quality commercial and volunteer interpretive and guiding I LM I I " programs.

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~., -c: ,c: ~ ~ ., ::~, :c E ,.,~ ·;;; ..,. CIJ CIJ 0 en -"., .. c: - c: c: c: .,~ ~ t»s::: a.=~ 0 "' ·- ., -o ~ ·;: m 0 ::::J ca ·- 0.. "' ·­ o- ~"' ~ C')g c:·- o-"!:::::'0 ·-- c: "'o ~ 0 rn e».5 ~o ~o ·;: mt) ~..c.ca ., "'g 1ii 0.. "' c: "' ~~ ~o ~o >N a. a: ::l: >N >N L 5.8 Enhance opportunities for photoQraphy by identifyinQ Qood photo points. LM ./ L 4.2 Publicise fire regulations and restrictions, and prohibit use of wood fires LM ./ throLJg_hout the Reserve 0 5.5 Ensure requirements of regulations under the Crown Land (Reserves) LM ./ Act 1978 are displayed and enforced 0 5.6 Provide signs (consolidated with other information) and printed material LM ./ to advise residents and visitors of doQ reQulations. 0 3.6.2 Protect and interpret the lighthouse residence ruins, which are elements LM/ ./ ./ of contributory significance to the site NRE 0 5.8 Monitor and evaluate information and interpretation programs related to LM ./ the Reserve 0 5.8 Develop an interpretive loop trail in the eastern and central precincts, LM ./ which links the delivery of interpretation themes and sites.

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~ Q) "'C ,., Q) 0 -"Q) ""-c :c "COl~ = ~., E 'iii Cl Q) " ... ,., Q) "' "' Cl" Q)~ 0 Cl<:: c..=~ 0 i\l .5 Q) -o 0 "'0 ~ :::J C'G ·- " ~ ~ ·;: "'0 c. " o- "'o "' -0 0 .t:::' "C C').5 "'CN <'>8 ·a. " ~c; ~o ·;: Q) .,-" ·- ~ c."' Q) - "'g (!jiUQl " ~o ~o >N a. -a: ::1<~ ~ 0 .<: a:"' (.)"' a:"' OE" "' ~~ >N >N 5.2 VISITOR USE AND FACILITIES 5.3 H 5.2 Adopt a visitor use strategy for the Reserve which: LM .,/ .,/ 5,000 • undertakes an immediate risk assessment of visitor use and facilities; • implements appropriate maintenance, repairs or closures to achieve the required standard of visitor safety as soon as possible; • replaces, and upgrades existing facilities and/or adds new facilities in the longer term to achieve a high quality experience for visitors by the end of the planning period. • avoids further development of sites which will adversely affect natural, heritaqe and archaeoloqical values. H 5.7.1 Recondition or replace concrete paving surrounding the lighthouse with LM .,/ .,/ 2,500 65,000 a uniform surface using materials reflecting the coastal environment. Install new painted timber handrails consistent with the historic maritime character. Restrict access to cliff edges using barriers. (refer Buxton Style Guidelines) H 5.7.1 Instigate a coordinated interpretation program, presenting cultural, LM .,/ .,/ 15,000 maritime and natural history themes and develop a heritage loop walking trail (see section 5.8). Establish the Lighthouse area and the Rip view car park as major interpretation points integrate with Parks Victoria's interpretation for the Fisheries Reserve and historic pier. H 5.7.1 Provide picnic areas and revegetate with native species to enhance LM .,/ 15,000 setting. H 5.7.1 Remove northern set of stairs and replace southern set with a timber NRE .,/ 130,000 stairway leading to the beach below Rip View car park (program currently under way) and render safe from rock overhang areas. H 5.7.1 Improve path between Rip View Lookout and historic pier. Install timber LM/ .,/ 23,000 30,000 steps, handrails and intermediate lookout. Prevent access to cliff edges. NRE Develop lookout as a minor interpretive point. Improve path between Rip View car park and the front beach.

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,- >- "'e -e =>, - "'(J :c e E"' "CG.J'Ci) "iii Q)UJC) Cl -Ole.. ... >- e e 0 Ole a.= c 0 iii .5 G.J -o"'~ "'0 ·;: "' ::l ttl·- c. e o- "'o S1"' - "' 0 0 e ~ - e·- 0 ·-=, UJ ·a- C).= ~0 0 "'~•o ·;: - IU. "'o (!j- c."' e"' """' •o "'"'•o >N a. -a: ::;;N >N H 5.7.1 Replace railings and stabilise foundations to restore lookout use on top LM/ 70,000 of defence structure D7 (see section 3.6.2). Investigate additional NRE "' "' lookout location/s. Develop lookouts as minor interpretation points. Prevent access to cliff edges with fencing. H 5.7.2 Determine future development of the outpost building and provision of a NRE/ 242,600 public toilet with the Point Lonsdale SLSC (see section 7.1 ). SLS "' "' C/BQ M 3.5 Upgrade formal lookout points in the Reserve with appropriate facilities LM 25,000 25000 50,000 and visitor orientation "' M 5.7.1 Upgrade brick engine house for use as information centre and kiosk (see LM/ 50,000 sections 3.6.2, 5.8 & 7.3). Priva "' "' te M 5.7.1 Replace existing public toilet at an appropriate site. LM/ 150,000 NRE/ "' "' Priva te L 5.7.1 Provide safe access from beach level to Buckley's Cave with new stone LM/ 20,000 steps in existing wall. Recess the metal security screen within the cave NRE "' and illuminate the cave interior during daylight hours. L 5.7.2 Provide for the western section of the heritage loop walking trail, which LM extends to the concrete Qun emplacement D5 (see sections 3.6.2 & 5.8). "' L 5.5 Develop and implement a plan for encouraging healthy exercise BO activities and establishing facilities in appropriate locations in the "' Reserve in consultation with the local community · L 5.7.2 Maintain a grassed picnic area adjacent to the Lonsdale St path, and LM 5,000 upQrade picnicking facilities "' "' L 5.7.2 Install timber viewing deck at existing lookout point accessed from the LM 10,000 road to SLSC outpost and reduce width of pedestrian path. "' L 5.7.3 In conjunction with the above, develop a new path (Shipwreck Track) LM 5,000 along the southern boundary of the private properties to extend "' generally in a south west direction across the dunes towards the beach subject to a satisfactory route being determined with regard to protection of archaeoloQical values and erosion control.

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~ Q) "0 >- , 1: Q) 1: 0 -Q) :::1-o 1: "00>~ :c= E ·c;; Cl Q) Q)f/)~ Cls:::.. ... 1: - Q)~ ., 0 >- 1: 1: Q) Cl!: ::Ic.= m._ 0 iO .5 -o 0 ·;: 1: o- "' e .,~ "'0 0 .-:::: "C a. "'o ~ -0 s:::·- U) 1: C).E "ON - ·a. ~o ~o ·;: Q) ~ a."' Q) - - ~o .. - 1: "' "'~ >N (.) "' a. -0: ::;;~ ~C!l"'"' 0 J: 0: "' ii: OE ,?~ >N >:::a L 5.7.3 In consultation with adjacent property owners, investigate a fenced NRE/ ./ walkway on private property to the west of the Lockington Crescent LM subdivision, which links the Lockington Crescent Drainage and Recreation Reserve with the Droposed Shipwreck Track. L 5.7.2 Investigate and install if appropriate a new, fenced, shared pedestrian LM/ ./ ./ and cycling path south of Ocean Road where dune landform permits. BQ L 5.7.2 Investigate feasibility and demand for a surfer's changing/viewing LM/ ./ 5,000 platform at a suitable back beach location. SLS c 0 5.5 Provide facilities and information to enhance the existing authorised LM ./ activities of maritime, defence and nature appreciation, walking, picnicking, and beach activities in the Reserve. 0 3.1 Monitor dune areas for disturbance and erosion, and discourage visitor LM/ ./ access except other than on designated walking tracks. NRE

0 3.1 Control pedestrian access to nominated paths with barriers or fencinQ. LM ./ 0 3.5 Use landscape design expertise and follow guidelines (eg Tract 1998~ LM/ ./ Buxton 1998) in facility design and construction, including NRE redevelopment of intrusive facilities. 0 5.5 Prohibit campi no in the Reserve. LM ./ 0 5.5 Prohibit horse riding, and use of bicycles and trail bikes other than on LM ./ public roads 0 5.6 Enforce the existing dog regulations. LM ./ 0 5.7.1 Manage the Eastern Precinct as a pedestrian precinct, providing access LM ./ ./ (including paths, vehicle access and parking) for people with disabilities where practicable. Maintain vehicle access to the lighthouse area for manaoement and maintenance requirements only. 0 5.7.1 Integrate Bowls Club car park with controlled major event overflow LM/ ./ ./ parkinq in the Reserve. NRE 0 5.7.2 Provide pedestrian access to the beach via the emergency road, and LM ./ existing Winterley Rd and Lonsdale St paths only. Close informal tracks and revegetate. 0 5.7.2 Reoularly monitor and adjust Winterley Road path board and chain steps LM ./

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,-"' ~ Q "ECD "'::S-c_ :c "' "iii Ol -"'"' >- ECl) ""'"'Cl) .~ C'l - c C)t: C\1 M Q) c: §-m .5 0 ca ·- .5 CD -o"'~ ·;: -"C "'c. -~ r:: 0 'E mo e e Mo~ - cao ~ 0 c: 2 ·c. «S (/) c. ~ C'),_ ~o •o ·;: a; mo= CJCGQ) ca_ c:m ""'oCX; •o "'~•o >N ll. a: ::::;<( ~o.<: a:"' Ull. OE 1-m >N >N 0 5.7.3 Maintain pedestrian access to the beach via existing Fellows Road path LM -/ and close and revegetate remaining informal trails giving priority to areas of active erosion.

5.3 PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT 5.4 H 5.3 Implement an auditable risk management strategy for the Reserve as LM "lv" 10,000 part of business wide risk management (section 8.1 )which provides for safety of visitors through: • warning signs, • effective barriers and fences, • regular monitoring of the condition of facilities, services and cliffs, • repair, replacement or removal of unsafe structures, • improved design of facilities and use of suitable construction materials • removal of barbed wire fencing and star pickets along walking tracks; • regular maintenance of walking track surfaces and structures. H 3.1 Undertake remedial works immediately below the Scend Shed. LM/ $4000 NRE " 0 5.3 Exclude public access to any defence structure that may be a hazard to LM the public (see section 3.6.2). " 0 5.3 Maintain the beach numbering system to give quick reference to locality LM in case of emerQency. " 0 5.3 Continue to liaise with emergency services and SLSC and encourage LM swimmers to use_g_atrolled beaches. " 0 5.3 Develop/contribute to a visitor information brochure on activities and LM risks in the municipality/region " 0 7.2 Monitor erosion of the cliff face near the Bowls Club lease area. Take LM/ -/ action as appropriate to ensure ongoing safe public access by NRE maintaining a set back of a minimum of 5 metres distance from the cliff face (excluding overhang) for the public path at the rear of the Bowls Club (see also sections 3.1, 5.3and 5.7.1 ).

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~ ,Ql >- - c := ~ ~ :l'C_ :c c "iii Ql Ol - '" .... E ""'"'a> -~ OJ c - c:: C) s::: Ql~ M ~ a.- c ttl·- .5a> ~ ·;: C>c:: ::JC'D·- 0 -o ~"' ~ a. OE ~ Mg '" o o::::"C II) ::: 2 '"o 0 c·.;:::: .., c.ca c. m CJ.- ~o ~o ·;: Q; Ql m _ s::: as mu ~mcu ~~ ~o "'~~o >N a. a: ::l;<( ~o..c: a: u a. o E 1-o> >N >N 0 3.1 Maintain setbacks from cliffs to ensure safe paths and facilities, LM -'I-' revegetate unstable areas. Setback paths a minim·um of 5m from the cliff face (excludinQ overhanQ). 0 3.1 Monitor the coast on an annual basis and immediately after storm events LM and take remedial action as necessary. "'

0 3.6.2 I Monitor buildings and structures for erosion and undercutting of I LM foundations on an annual basis and immediately after storm events. (see "' 3.1 ). 0 5.7.3 I Install and maintain emergency beach access markers at entry and exit I LM points o!all designated paths. "'

CAMP FEASIBILITY INVESTIGATION H 3.6.2 Prepare and implement a development and use program for the LM/ 10,000 5.7.1 Recreation Development Management Area including lighthouse and NRE "' 7.3 associated buildings, the former PMA houses, camp buildings, defence structures and surrounds which aims to: • Identify viable uses and appropriate business opportunities (including leasing of facilities) consistent with maintaining or enhancing heritage values for historic buildings where practicable; • Arrest deterioration of retained structures and facilities; • Ensure public safety; • Remove structures and services which detract from the visual quality of the cultural landscape (eg PMA houses, existing public toilet); • Underground powerlines; • Create more open space for public use; • Interpret the heritage, environmental and landscape values; • Enhance cultural and environmental values. 0 7.4 Retain the 3 let houses north of the camp pending determination of the LM future use of the camp area. Integrate further use and development of "' the combined area (which is designated for recreation development­ section 2.6) to enhance the visual amenity and heritage significance of the precinct.

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~ -c .,c ~ 0 ,., :E c E .,.,~ cu cu rn UJ "iii Ol -"' c - c C'lt:: .,~ M ~ OJ 1: c.= CJ 0 ca ·- .5 cu -o ~ ·;:: ca o :::J m.S .-:: c 0 'E mo "'e e c:; o-~"C c. ~ M~ 0 Ul c. ~ C),_ ~0 mo ~c.ca C\1~ ~o ·;:: Q; ca _ c m """' ~o ~o ::il<( (!l oro >"' a. a: ~ 0 .<: a: Ua. OE f-0> >"' >"' DEFENCE STRUCTURES STABILISATION M 5.7.2 Stabilise and monitor defence structure D5 -circular gun emplacement, LM v' and controljJublic access to unsafe areas L 3.6.2 Encourage further research to determine priority for conservation and LM/ v' v' interpretation of maritime and defence heritage. NRE/ HV 0 3.6.2 Manage defence structures and buildings in accordance with actions LM v' 6,500 35,000 30,000 specified in table 2 in regard to public access and remedial works based on recommendations of Yttrup (1998b) and Catrice and Nelsen (1998). 0 3.6.2 Monitor structures of historic interest and maintain an ongoing archive of LM/ v' their condition and management NRE

5.4 TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ACCESS AND PARKING DESIGN H 5.4 Prepare and implement a detaHed design for vehicle access and parking LM/ lv'lv' 2,500 20,000 200,000 200,000 5.7 based on a traffic and parking analysis involving consultation with key NRE/ stakeholders, to provide: BQ • enhanced entrances to the Reserve, • vehicle and pedestrian safety, • improved traffic circulation, • appropriate cliff setbacks, • bus access and turning areas for drop off I pick up, • access for people with disabilities, • parking capacity for projected visitation increases, • effective drainage management, and • landscapinQ. Hi 7.2 Negotiate with the Bowls Club to facilitate use of the car park to cater for LM I I v' 0 overflow parking associated with m~r events in the Reserve M 5.7.3 Designate safe pedestrian crossing points away from junction of Fellows BQ I v' and Ocean Roads M 5.4 Subject to the above analysis install entry and directional signage LM/ lv'lv' BQ

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~ Q) » -c "Cc Q) :c= 0 EQ) ..,.,~"'"" _c ·u; 01 Q) Q) "' 01"' ... rn c c Q)~ N M C) 1: c - c Q .i::' a.= g> 0 ·- Q) -o ·;: mo :lm·- c. "' ·- o- Q Q Mg 0 c :;:; 0 :::: "C :::: 2 "'o ~ .,_.g ·;: mo :~o..C.ta g) cn.= ~0 ~o '\ii c. "' c"' """'oiil ~o ~o >N 0.. a: :a:oct (!)OIQl-o.s:::: a: (.)"' -0.. OE 1-C» >N >N L 5.7.2 Subject to the traffic study (section 5.4) rationalise roadside car parking LMi y' with provision for controlled major event overflow car parking adjacent to BQ the grassed picnic area and also opposite Ganes Reserve. Provide safe pedestrian crossinQs on Ocean Road. 0 5.4 Continue restricted arrangements for vehicle access to the SLSC LM y' outpost 0 5.5 Incorporate use regulations of approved ECC recommendations LM y' y' 0 5.7.2 Maintain the emergency access road to SLSC outpost, retain current LMi y' vehicle access limits, minimise dune disturbance and carry out SLS stabilisation works. Maintain and improve stair access from the beach. c

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Hi 6.1 Encourage volunteers to be involved in the Reserve and develop and LMi y' 0 implement a long-term strategy that incorporates their skills and interests NRE in the program.

Hi 6.2 Increase the awareness of the local community about the values and LMi y' 0 condition of the Reserve. NRE

M 8.1 Establish a Coast Action Group to improve the stewardship role of the NRE y' y' local community. M 3.3 Provide advice to adjacent landholders to encourage conservation of LM y' y' native veQetation and wildlife habitat on private land 0 3.4 Encourage volunteers to monitor the Hooded Plover population and NREi y' y' introduce management measures to promote breeding success and LM survival which may include: • Erection of warning signs, • Placing cages over nests to exclude predators and dogs but allowing plovers access, • Temporarily fence breeding areas, • Control foxes, dogs and cats, • Introduce public education programs, • Closely monitor nests to increase protection.

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~ ,.. "C"' - "=>-c = "' " -ocu(i; :c·c;; " E"' Q)U>C) Cl -.," .,. ,.. Cl" N 0 "'Cl<: ::sm.-c.= c "0 .5 (1) -o"'~ 0 0 ·;: "'0 c. " o- "'o "' C')g - 0 ::: 'C "Cc. ~ - 0 r::::;::: ·a. " C).= ~0 c.« ~o ·;: ~ c."' '"- - -0 " ~o ~o >N a. -a:"' ~~ Cl"'"'~<>-" a:"' (.)"' 0::"' OE" "' ~~ >« >N 0 4.1 Educate and encourage Reserve neighbours and liaise with nurseries to LM reduce the sale and planting of weeds in gardens. "' 0 6.1 Promote an exchange of ideas with other volunteer groups from parks LM/ and other reserves NRE 0 6.2 Encourage cooperation in management issues on or near the boundary LM/ of the Reserve in the western precinct (see section 5.7.3). NRE "' 0 6.3 Enhance community participation in Reserve management eg by, LM/ community newsletters and forums, and community representation on NRE "' management planning or specific issue sub-committees.

BUSINESS PLANNING 8.1 In accordance with this strategy, implement the works described in this ALL management plan "' "' "' H 8.1 Prepare a funding strategy for the Reserve, which identifies financial LM/ sources to be pursued to complete works identified in this management NRE "' "' plan over the planning period of three years. This strategy is to cover: • Revenue from the Reserve covering existing and potential uses and developments. • Funding by the municipalities; • Applications for State and Commonwealth grants . • a three year rolling implementation program . H 8.2 Appoint BQ as manager of all coastal Crown land within the Reserve NRE east of Fellows Road. "' H 8.2 Appoint BC as manager of all coastal Crown land within the Reserve NRE west of Fellows Road "' H 7.5 Formalise the VCA's occupation and use in a lease. LM/ NRE "' M 8.1 Develop a policy covering appropriate activities, fees and conditions LM/ including requirements for public liability insurance and indemnity NRE "' 0 8.1 Ensure that commercial activities in the Reserve are compatible with the LM protection of natural and heritage values "' 0 8.1 Monitor availability of opportunities for funding and achievement of LM/ works. NRE "'

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Q)~ "C » s::: s::: Q) -Q) =:0 s::: .,Q)-"'"" " E Ql en en ·u; Cl Cls::: ..,. ,., Q) s::: -"' Q)~ 0 c.=~ s::: .5 QJ M ClS::: ::J «S.- 0 iii -o 0 ·;::: "'0 a. s::: N 0.. -c: ::;;~ - "..s::: c: (.)"' a:"' OE ,?~ >N >~ 0 8.1 Monitor commercial activities and ensure compliance with conditions of LM authorisation " 0 8.2 Provide ranger service for the Reserve on a part time basis to facilitate LM protection, promotion, manaQement, and development of the Reserve " 0 8.2 Monitor the effectiveness of the service and adjust work conditions LM accordingly "

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN

I. Concept Plans, existing conditions and site analysis prepared for NRE by Helena Buxton (1998) for each of the three precincts 2. Furniture Style Manual by Helena Buxton (1998) 3. Land Victoria Reservation Maps. 4. Local resident and visitor opinion survey results (1998) 5. Output from stakeholder and public forums. 6. Geotechnical and Geological Considerations Associated with the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Coastal Precinct Study (July 1998). P.J. Yttrup & Associates Pty. Ltd 7. Structural Considerations associated with the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Coastal Precinct Study (September 1998). P.J. Yttrup & Associates Pty. Ltd 8. Point Lonsdale Coastal Reserve Conservation Management Plan December 1998, by Daniel Catrice and lvar Nelsen of NRE's Historic Places Unit 9. Vegetation Investigations by Mark Trengove (1998)

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APPENDIX 2 GLOSSARY

AAV Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics

BC Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc

BQ Borough of Queenscliffe

COGG City of Greater Gee long

ECC Environment Conservation Council (Formerly the Land Conservation Council)

LM Land Manager (of the reserve in question)

LCC Land Conservation Council

NRE Department of Natural Resources and Environment

PLCOM Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Committee of Management Inc

PMA Port of Melbourne Authority

SLSC Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club

VCA Victorian Channels Authority

VCC Victorian Coastal Council

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APPENDIX 3 SIGNIFICANT INDIGENOUS SPECIES (TRENGOVE 1998)

Plants species are described in terms of their significance for flora conservation. Typically species are described as being significant on a State, Regional or Local level. This significance is determined by assessing current conservation status.

State or regional significant species are those which are rare, uncommon or of limited distribution, or those which are taxonomically, biogeographically or ecologically interesting, or those which are not regenerating in sufficient numbers to maintain healthy population numbers.

Significance was assessed according to published sources and personal knowledge of the regional flora.

STATE SIGNIFICANT SPECIES (1 TAXA) Acacia retinodes var uncifolia ...... Coast Wirilda

REGIONAL SIGNIFICANT SPECIES (20 TAXA) Diane//a revoluta (non-glaucous coastal) ...... Black-anther Flax-lily Agrostis billardierei var billardierei ...... Coast Blown-grass Austrofestuca littoralis ...... Dune Fescue Austrostipa stipoides ...... Prickly Spear-grass Poa poiform is var ram iter...... Creeping Coast Tussock-grass Spinifex sericeus ...... Spinifex Alyxia buxifolia ...... Sea Box Helichrysum leucopsideum ...... Satin Everlasing Threlkeldia diffusa ...... Coast Bone-fruit Lotus australis ...... Austral Trefoil Pultenea tenuifolia ...... Slender Bush-pea Swainsona lessertifolia ...... Coast Swainson-pea Melaleuca lanceolata ...... Moonah Comesperma volubile ...... Love Creeper Banksia integrifolia ssp integrifolia ...... Coast Banksia Pomaderris paniculosa ssp parilia ...... Coast Pomaderris Correa alba ...... White Correa Correa reflexa ...... Common Correa Pimelea serpyllifolia ...... Thyme Rice-flower Zvgophyllum billardierei ...... Coast Twin-leaf

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APPENDIX 4 ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS

ENVIRONMENTAL WEED SPECIES WHICH REQUIRE CONTROL TRENGOVE 1998

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME Cupressus macrocarpus ...... Montery Cypress Pinus radiata ...... Monterey Pine Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ...... Montbretia Freesia alba x leichtlinii ...... Freesia Agapanthus praecox ...... Agapanthus Agave americana ...... Century Plant Asparagus asparagoides ...... Smilax Phalaris aquatica ...... Toowomba Canary-grass Pennisetum cladestinum ...... Kikuya Stenotaphrum subsecundum ...... Buffalo Grass Drosanthemum candens ...... Pig-face Mesembryanthemum crystallinum ...... Ice Plant Vinca major ...... Perriwinkle Chrysanthemoides monilifera ...... Boneseed De/aria odorata ...... Ivy-leaf Groundsel Gazania sp ...... Gazania Senecio elegans ...... Purple Groundsel Matthiola incana ...... Stock Euphorbia parilia ...... Sea Spurge Dipogon lignosus ...... Dolochis Pelargonium X domesticum ...... Pelargonium Malva dendromorpha ...... Tree Mallow Acacia /ongifolia ...... Sallow Wattle Paraseriarithes /ophantha ...... Cape Leuwin Wattle Melaleuca armillaris ...... Giant Honey-myrtle Ligustrum vulgare ...... Privet Oxalis sp obtusa ...... Sorrel (white flower) Oxa/is pes-caprae ...... Sour-sob Pittosporum undulatum ...... Sweet Pittosporum Polygala myrtlfolia ...... Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Hakea suaveolens ...... Sweet Hakea Rhamnus ala tern us ...... Italian Buckthorn Cotoneaster sp ...... Cotoneaster Rubus sp ...... Blackberry Coprosma repens ...... Mirror Bush Lycium ferrocissimum ...... Boxthom

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APPENDIX 5 VERTEBRATE FAUNA (Muir & Collinson 1997)

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME

Mammals Common ringtail possum Pseudocheirus Black rat Rattus rattus House mouse Mus musculus *Australian fur seal Arctocephalus pusillus Common dolphin Delphinus de/phis Bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus Killer whale Orcinus orca *Southern white whale Eubalaena australis

Birds Black swan Cygnus atratus Grey teal Anas gracilis Chestnut teal Anas castanea Little penguin Eudyptula minor Southern giant-petrel Macronectes giganteus Northern giant-petrel Macronectes halli Southern fulrnar Fulmarus g/acialoides Cape petrel Daption capense Kerguelen petrel Lugensa brevirostris *White-headed petrel Pterodroma /essonii Salvin's Prion Pachyptila salvini Slender-billed prion Pachyptila belcheri *Fairy prion Pachyptila turtur Short-tailed shearwater Puffinus tenuirostris Fluttering shearwater Puffinus gavia Wandering albatross Diomedea exulans Black-brewed albatross Diomedea melanophris Shy albatross Diomedea cauta Grey-headed albatross Diomedea chrysostoma Yellow-nosed albatross Diomedea ch/ororhynchos *Australasian Gannet Morus serrator *Black-faced Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscescens White-faced heron Egretta novaehollandiae *Little egret Egretta garzetta *Nankeen night heron Nycticorax ca/edonicus *Royal spoonbill Platalea regia Yellow-billed spoonbill Platalea f/avipes Black kite Milvus migrans *White-bellied sea-eagle Haliaeetus /eucogaster Swamp harrier Circus approximans Brown falcon Falco berigora Australian kestral Falco cencroides Australian spotted crake Porzana f/uminea Bar-tailed godwit Limosa /apponica Whim brei Numenius phaeopus *Eastern curlew Numenius madagascariensis Common greenshank Tringa nebularia Terek sandpipper Xenus cinerus

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Ruddy turnstone Arenaria interpres Great knot Calidris tenuirostris Red knot Calidris canutus Sanderling Calidris alba Red-necked stint Calidris ruficollis Sharp-tailed sandpipper Calidris acuminata Curlew sandpipper Calidris ferruginea Pied oystercatcher Haematopus !ongirostris Sooty oystercatcher Haematopus fu/iginosus Black-winged stilt Himantopus himantopus Pacific golden plover Pluvialis fluva Grey plover Pluvialis squatarola Red-capped plover Charadrius ruficapillus Double-banded plover Charadrius bicinctus Lesser sand plover Charadrius mongo/us Greater sand plover Charadrius leschenaultii *Hooded plover Thinornis rubrical/is Great skua Catharacta skua Pomarine jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus Arctic jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus *Pacific gull Larus pacificus Silver gull Larus novaehollandiae *Gull-billed tern Sterna ni/otica *Crested tern Sterna bergii *White-fronted tern Sterna striata Common tern Sterna hirundo *Little tern Sterna albifrons Spotted turtledove Streptopelia chinensis *Orange-bellied parrot Neophema chrysogaster Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo Chrysococcyx basalis Superb Fairy-wren Malurus cyaneus Brown thornbill Acanthiza pusil/a Red wattlebird Anthochaera carunculata Singing honeyeater Lichenostomus virescens New holland honeyeater Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Willie wagtail Rhipidura /eucophrys White-browed woodswallow Artamus superci/iosus Grey butcherbird Cracticus torquatus Australian magpie Gymnorhina tibicen Australian raven Corvus coronoides Welcome swallow Hirundo neoxena Silvereye Zosterops Common blackbird Turdus merula

Frogs Common eastern froglet Crinia signifera Eastern banjo frog Limnodynastes dumerilii Spotted grass frog Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Brown tree frog Litoria ewingii

Reptiles Garden skink Lampropholis guichenoti *Glossy grass skink Pseudemoia raw/insonii

* denotes conservation significance see report for status

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APPENDIX 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The research and preparation of the Point Lonsdale Management Plan has involved the collective effort of many people. Predominantly this energy has come from community members who share an interest in the future of this important Coastal Reserve. Particular effort was made by the Steering Committee in attending meetings and offering valuable advice to the project team on many important facets of the project. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment wishes to thank the following individuals and organisations for their assistance:

• Point Lonsdale Management Plan Steering Committee Members: ian Curtis, Councillor, Borough of Queenscliffe, Natalie Walker, Planner for the Borough of Queenscliffe, Damien Cayser, Community Representative, Ted Jane, Civic Association President & Community Representative, Barry Poulton, Community Representative & Laurie Sharp, & Community Representative

• The Community of Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff and day visitors to the region who responded to surveys and attended community forums.

• Trevor Edwards & the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Brendan Marshall, Austral Heritage Consultants

• Heritage Advice Borough of Queenscliffe heritage advisers, Louise Honman & Bernadette Decourte Queenscliff Historical Society, Queenscliff Maritime Museum, Henry Hudson & Heritage Victoria, Shirley Victorian Channels Authority

• Project Team Members Wendy Thies, Coastal Planner NRE Geoff Brooks, Coastal Planner NRE Anne Withe! I, Coastal Planner NRE Helena Buxton, Landscape Architect NRE Amanda Hills, Flora & Fauna NRE

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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES

ABS (1996) Australian Bureau of Statistics. Commonwealth of Australia 1996 Census.

Buxton H, (1996} Concept plans tor the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Foreshore Reserve. Prepared for the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished

Anderson, R. (1997), Wrecks on the Reef, A guide to the historic ship wrecks at Port Philip Heads. Heritage Council Victoria.

Catrice. D, and Nelsen I. (1998). Point Lonsdale Coastal Reserve Conservation Management Plan. Prepared for the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished

Department of Planning and Urban Growth, (1990}, Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Improvement Project. Unpublished

Environment Conservation Council (2000) Marine, Coastal and Estuarine Investigation: Final Report, Victoria

Fisher Stewart (1997). Borough of Queenscliffe Draft Land Use Strategy Plan.

Land Conservation Council (1987}. Melbourne Area District 1 Review Final Recommendations, Victoria

Loney, J. (1977}, Wrecks in the Rip and Port Phillip Bay. Marine History Publications, Geelong.

Marshall, B, Wines, D. and Schell P. (1998) An Aboriginal Archaeological Survey of Point Lonsdale. Prepared for the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished

Muir, A.M., Collinson, M.H. (1997 ), Lonsdale Bight: Flora and Fauna Investigation, Prepared by Ecology Australia for Vantree Pty Ltd on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished.

Rosengren, N. (1988), Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay. MPE Vic.

Trengove, M. (1992), The Vegetation and Management of the Coastal Remnants of the Borough of Queenscliffe on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. Prepared for the Borough of Queenscliffe. Unpublished

Tract Consultants Pty. Ltd, Chris Dance Land Design Pty. Ltd. (1998a), Landscape Setting Types for the Victorian Coast. Victorian Cqastal Council.

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Tract Consultants Pty. Ltd., Chris Dance Land Design Ply. Ltd. (1998b), Siting and Design Guidelines for Structures on the Victorian Coast. Victorian Coastal Council

Victorian Coastal Council (2002) Victorian Coastal Strategy

Yttrup P. (1998a). Geotechnical and Geological Considerations Associated with the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Coastal Precinct Study. Prepared for the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished.

Yttrup P. (1998b). Structural Considerations Associated with the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Coastal Precinct Study. Prepared for the Department of Natural Resources & Environment. Unpublished.

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FIGURES

FIGURE 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS MAPS (Eastern, Central and Western Precincts)

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FIGURE 2 LOCATION MAP

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FIGURE 3 MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES

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FIGURE 4 MANAGEMENT AREAS

D Recreation Development Management Area • Conservation and Recreation Management Area

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FIGURE 5 ACCESS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT MAPS (Eastern, Central and Western Precincts)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 77 Point Lonsdale Lighthouse & Foreshore 1 eastern l-'rec1nct Reserve Management Plan Scare 1:1000 at A1 Plan no. 1 of J Janual)' 2000 I Deo:Htmcnl of N<:~tur;;~t Ros.ourel:!s & Envfronrnent '~~~~~~~~~~~ Point Lonsdale Front Beach

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