Dunois Reserve and Waterfront

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Adopted Concept Design and LGA Storage Strategy Adopted

Council has resolved to adopt the recommendations reported to Council in the December 2025 meeting. This includes a Concept Design and commencement of an LGA Wide Watercraft Strategy.

Stage 2 Consultation (June - July 2025)

Council received 29 survey responses and 3 written submissions to this consultation. Majority of respondents supported the introduction of formal dinghy storage at Dunois Reserve.

See here for the December Report to Council discussing the results.

Stage 1 Consultation (June - July 2025)

Council received 55 survey responses and 7 written submissions to this consultation. Majority of respondents supported the introduction of formal dinghy storage at Dunois Reserve.

See here for the September Report to Council discussing the results


Background

Council collected preliminary information to understand what the community values about Dunois Reserve to better meet the needs of its users whilst addressing the deterioration currently impacting the foreshore.

Did you know that the foreshore at Dunois Reserve is home to an ecologically sensitive and endangered Saltmarsh and Estuarine Swamp Oak Forest?

This ecosystem is located along the coastline in the intertidal zone and plays a crucial role in:

  • Protecting the land: Absorbing wave energy and reducing the impact of storm surges and coastal erosion.
  • Managing floodwaters: Its sponge-like soil helps manage floodwaters, especially during high tides or heavy rainfall.
  • Supporting biodiversity: It's a highly productive habitat supporting a rich variety of wildlife, including fish, crabs, shellfish, and migratory birds.
  • Improving water quality: Acting as a natural filter by trapping pollutants and sediments.

However, this ecosystem is extremely sensitive to physical disturbance from activities such as placing boats directly on the saltmarsh, attaching boats to trees or rocks, and dragging anchors or watercraft. These actions can cause severe and sometimes irreversible damage.


Draft design proposal

Stage 2 consultation proposes a series of storage solutions:


Have your Say

Please participate in the short survey to have your say on what the new storage infrastructure will look like at Dunois Reserve

Alternatively, you can lodge a written submission to the General Manager by quoting SU10620 by:

Submissions close 11:59pm, Tuesday 18 November 2025

Adopted Concept Design and LGA Storage Strategy Adopted

Council has resolved to adopt the recommendations reported to Council in the December 2025 meeting. This includes a Concept Design and commencement of an LGA Wide Watercraft Strategy.

Stage 2 Consultation (June - July 2025)

Council received 29 survey responses and 3 written submissions to this consultation. Majority of respondents supported the introduction of formal dinghy storage at Dunois Reserve.

See here for the December Report to Council discussing the results.

Stage 1 Consultation (June - July 2025)

Council received 55 survey responses and 7 written submissions to this consultation. Majority of respondents supported the introduction of formal dinghy storage at Dunois Reserve.

See here for the September Report to Council discussing the results


Background

Council collected preliminary information to understand what the community values about Dunois Reserve to better meet the needs of its users whilst addressing the deterioration currently impacting the foreshore.

Did you know that the foreshore at Dunois Reserve is home to an ecologically sensitive and endangered Saltmarsh and Estuarine Swamp Oak Forest?

This ecosystem is located along the coastline in the intertidal zone and plays a crucial role in:

  • Protecting the land: Absorbing wave energy and reducing the impact of storm surges and coastal erosion.
  • Managing floodwaters: Its sponge-like soil helps manage floodwaters, especially during high tides or heavy rainfall.
  • Supporting biodiversity: It's a highly productive habitat supporting a rich variety of wildlife, including fish, crabs, shellfish, and migratory birds.
  • Improving water quality: Acting as a natural filter by trapping pollutants and sediments.

However, this ecosystem is extremely sensitive to physical disturbance from activities such as placing boats directly on the saltmarsh, attaching boats to trees or rocks, and dragging anchors or watercraft. These actions can cause severe and sometimes irreversible damage.


Draft design proposal

Stage 2 consultation proposes a series of storage solutions:


Have your Say

Please participate in the short survey to have your say on what the new storage infrastructure will look like at Dunois Reserve

Alternatively, you can lodge a written submission to the General Manager by quoting SU10620 by:

Submissions close 11:59pm, Tuesday 18 November 2025

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Stage 1 - Community Consultation (Closed)

    This stage of community consultation closed 14 July 2025

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Stage 2 - Draft Design (CLOSED)

    This survey forms part of a September 2025 Lane Cove Council resolution (208/25) to gather community input on the draft design for watercraft storage at Dunois Reserve.

    Initial community consultation strongly supported the installation of racks (82% of responses), noting that the area is valued for its natural beauty, and is used for a range of recreational activities. The current informal storage of watercraft creates clutter and has an impact on the reserve’s ecology, causing damage to sensitive mangrove and saltmarsh habitats.

    The proposal aims to:

    Maximise Watercraft Storage: Address the community need for organised watercraft storage.

    Protect the Environment: Mitigate and prevent further damage to sensitive ecological areas.

    Ensure Balance: Maintain the reserve’s character while meeting storage needs.

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