Waterway Zones - W1 W2 W3
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