Council applies for saltmarsh grant

Gosford Council has applied for a Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority grant application for saltmarsh rehabilitation and creek bank remediation in Patonga.

Council's Coastal and Estuary Management Advisory Committee described council as the "lead proponents" for the Patonga Creek Salt Marsh and Estuary Remediation Project.

The works would include weeding, assisted bush regeneration, fencing and signage to prohibit motor bikes, interpretive signage and levelling of salt marsh where damaged by motor bikes.

The project would also involve the removal of coral trees and replacing them with mature native fig trees, stabilising the creek bank with coir logs, removal of dumped rubbish, erection of dinghy racks and formalising picnic areas.

Department of Natural Resources representative Mr Neil Kelleher said the project might also be eligible for funding in the Estuary Management Program.

Council agenda CE.012, July 4