Zone W1 Natural Waterways

1 Objectives of zone

• To protect the ecological and scenic values of natural waterways.

• To prevent development that would have an adverse effect on the natural values of waterways in this zone.

• To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing.

2 Permitted without consent

Nil

3 Permitted with consent

Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Moorings; Recreation areas; Water recreation structures

4 Prohibited

Business premises; Canal estate development; Hotel or motel accommodation; Industries; Multi dwelling housing; Recreation facilities (major); Residential flat buildings; Retail premises; Seniors housing; Service stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone W2 Recreational Waterways

1 Objectives of zone

• To protect the ecological, scenic and recreation values of recreational waterways.

• To allow for water-based recreation and related uses.

• To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing.

• To provide for the sustainable and viable economic use of Lake Illawarra and other waterways.

2 Permitted without consent

Nil

3 Permitted with consent

Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Kiosks; Marinas; Moorings; Natural water-based aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Recreation areas; Restaurants; Take away food and drink premises; Water recreation structures

4 Prohibited

Canal estate development; Industries; Multi dwelling housing; Residential flat buildings; Seniors housing; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone W3 Working Waterways

1 Objectives of zone

• To enable the efficient movement and operation of commercial shipping, water-based transport and maritime industries.

• To promote the equitable use of waterways, including appropriate recreational uses.

• To minimise impacts on ecological values arising from the active use of waterways.

• To provide for sustainable fishing industries.

2 Permitted without consent

Nil

3 Permitted with consent

Aquaculture; Boat repair facilities; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Marinas; Moorings; Port facilities; Water recreation structures

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3