Coffs Harbour City Council Response to the Advocate

Hi Matt (....the Journalist),

Please find Council's response below:

Council acknowledges the understandable frustration that the Korora residents feel over this issue.

The contractor has acknowledged the inadequacy of the sediment and erosion controls on the Opal Coffs development and was to undertake the silt removal works from the lagoon when they began work on the site again. This has not occurred to date due to unrelated matters. However, the silt in the lagoon that originated from the development will be removed within a fortnight.

The other matters raised, while of understandable concern, are not likely to be resolved in the short term. A bio-control weevil has been introduced to attempt to control the noxious weed Salvinia in the lagoon. This will take at least 12 months to have an impact. A natural areas plan of management for Korora lagoons is also in preparation. However Council’s funds to undertake such works are limited. Once the plan has been completed, residents will be consulted.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Sara Hinds
Media Officer
Coffs Harbour City Council

Ph: 02 6648 4093
Mob: 0407 227818
email: sara.hinds@chcc.nsw.gov.au
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au