Wappa RECREATION GUIDE

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OUR VISION To manage access to recreation Wappa Dam is located west of Yandina in the Sunshine Coast opportunities while protecting hinterland. The dam was constructed in 1963 on the South Maroochy natural resources and water quality. River and supplies drinking water to the interconnected supply network.

The lake has a catchment area of approximately 69.7km2 and holds 4694 megalitres of water at full supply.

Spillway Lookout

The lookout at Jack Harrison Park located at Wappa Park Road, Kiamba, is a great place to view the dam when it is spilling.

RECREATION REVIEW UPDATE

Seqwater is committed to providing quality recreation facilities that everyone can enjoy. We wanted to know what the community thought of current facilities and what suggestions you had for the future, so in 2013 we started a full Recreation Review across our assets. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who took the time to participate in our workshops and online surveys.

While we want to implement as many ideas as possible, Seqwater must remain committed to protecting our natural environment and minimising the risks to water quality.

Some of the changes will be implemented at a later date, once further funding has been secured and all environmental impact analysis has been completed. Progress updates, along with details of the feedback received is available at seqwater.com.au/recreview.

We value the unique status of the Jinibara People as the original owners and custodians of the land and water around Wappa Dam.

2 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 3 Protecting our waterways & the environment

We all need to do our part to ensure we keep our • cleaning and drying anything that came into waterways healthy. It’s not just our bushland contact with the water areas that are threatened by weeds; it is also our wetlands, waterways and lakes that are suffering. • cleaning boats, motors, trailers, fl oats, anchors etc before leaving. If possible allow the Serious aquatic weeds like Water Hyacinth, equipment to dry for about fi ve days before Salvinia and Cabomba are very invasive and entering new waters out-compete local species, seriously affecting the local ecology and water quality. Weeds are able • not releasing or putting plants, fi sh or other to reproduce from even the smallest of fragments animals into a body of water they did not come or seeds, and trying to control these weeds is time from. This is an important step to prevent the consuming and costly. spread of introduced species of plants and animals into our waterways. You can help protect our waterways from weeds by: To protect our drinking water supply please: • removing all visible mud and plants from your • leave the facilities as you found them. Do not DOMESTIC PETS equipment, boats, trailers, boots, crab pots etc. cause damage to any property, fl ora or fauna before leaving Wappa Dam and the surrounding • place litter in the bins provided area are home to an abundance of • eliminating water from all equipment before • leave your pets at home. Dogs and other native wildlife, and form part of an transporting it anywhere, as the water may domestic animals can disturb the wildlife that important wildlife habitat linking contain plant fragments or seeds lives in our natural areas. to Mapleton National Park. It is important that we all take measures to protect native animals and their habitat.

Domestic pets and other animals cannot be brought into any of the catchment areas, lake or recreation area at Wappa Dam.

4 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 5 Recreation location map

HILLCREST ROAD WAPPA

DAM

JACK HARRISON PARK OAD R A KIAMB

WAPPA PARK RD

State Forest 0 20 40 60 metres RESTRICTED ACCESS

Maroochy River to YANDINA

JACK HARRISON PARK South ROAD

WAPPA FALLS DAM

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WAPP

Wappa Dam

State Forest Sunshine Coast

0 80 160 240 320 metres

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6 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 7 Picnics and Playgrounds

Picnicking and BBQs Jack Harrison Park on Wappa Park Road, Kiamba offers an extensive open picnic area. The park is also the ideal spot to view any spills over the dam wall. The lookout is so close that you may get sprayed with water! The site offers a range of facilities including picnic tables, shelters and free BBQs.

The park is open 7 days per week from 6am-6pm.

Playgrounds Looking for something to keep the kids amused? Jack Harrison Park has a great playground to keep the kids entertained.

RECREATION REVIEW UPDATE Seqwater will make some improvements to update the current picnic facilities and refresh the gardens at Jack Harrison Park. Progress updates will be available at seqwater.com.au/recreview.

8 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 9 Boats, Bait and Bathers Tracks and Trails There is a short walking trail from Jack Harrison Park to Wappa Falls, which is in the adjacent Mapleton National Park. Boating For the more adventurous, nearby offers access to multi use trails which run through Mapleton National Park. There is no boating access at Wappa Dam, however paddlecraft are permitted at Lake Baroon, Lake Macdonald and . If your vessel has a fuel powered engine you may wish to visit Lake Borumba.

Fishing Fishing is not permitted at Wappa Dam.

There are a number of lakes in the region that are stocked by local fi sh management groups including Lakes Borumba and Macdonald.

Swimming Swimming is not permitted at Wappa Dam.

There are a number of Council run aquatic centres for visitors to enjoy within the Sunshine Coast Council area.

10 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 11 Rest and Relaxation Camping There are no camping areas at Wappa Dam.

There are camping sites within the Mapleton National Park that visitors can use. Contact Parks and Wildlife Service for more details, or visit their website.

12 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 13 Events and Do’s and Don’ts Other Activities YES NO

Events Site Tours P picnicking 8 dogs Before you hold an event at any Seqwater site, Seqwater’s educational tours are an opportunity 8 4wd driving and motorbike you will need to apply for a permit through our to learn about our operations and the link between P bbqs riding website. Please submit applications at least four catchments, storage and treatment as part of the weeks prior to your event to allow suffi cient time broader water cycle. P walking 8 dumping rubbish or littering for your application to be processed. 8 hunting (of any form) Tours are available to primary and secondary P bird watching schools, TAFE and universities, community groups 8 camping Commercial Activities and professional delegations, across a number of sites. 8 fi sh i n g Seqwater is dedicated to providing quality 8 boating or paddlecraft facilities to the public. For bookings and more information, visit our website and complete the site tour booking form 8 We work in conjunction with commercial swimming, scuba diving or or email [email protected]. operators, where suitable, to enhance the public’s snorkelling enjoyment and appreciation of our natural areas. In an emergency call 000 8 taking off or landing of aircraft You can fi nd further details about commercial activities, the submission process and our or 112 in poor reception areas (including amphibious aircraft) Commercial Activities Policy, on our website. 8 visiting outside of 6am-6pm

RECREATION REVIEW UPDATE A change to opening hours is being considered for all Seqwater lakes. Any changes will be announced Always be DAM smart when you’re visiting Wappa Dam to ensure towards the end of 2014. Progress updates are that everyone has a fun and safe day. available at seqwater.com.au/recreview. • Follow instructions around fi re safety - if you see a fi re call 000 or 112 • Be aware of local fauna, such as snakes, and carry a fi rst aid kit • Lock your vehicle and don’t leave valuables unattended • Respect other visitors and be mindful of noise and other nuisances • Stay on the trails - venturing off trail damages the environment and you become disorientated or lost in the surrounding bushland.

14 Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE Wappa Dam RECREATION GUIDE 15 Please respect our neighbours Some of the land close to the lake is private property. If a Seqwater sign is not displayed, that means the area is not a designated recreation area and you must not enter.

Wappa Dam Opening Hours Access to all Seqwater sites, including on-water access, is only permitted between 6am – 6pm. The only exception is camping at a designated campground or if a permit expressly provides permission. Before you visit Check the public notices section on our website for the latest information on access, closures and conditions before you visit any of our recreational areas.

For any other enquiries contact us at [email protected] or seqwater.com.au

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