18Lake Illawarra and the Hacking River

18 Lake Illawarra and the Hacking River

18 Lake Illawarra and the Hacking River

(1) In deciding whether to grant consent to any application to carry out development of land which, in its opinion, may have a potential adverse impact on Lake Illawarra or the Hacking River, the Council shall take into consideration the effect of the proposed development on the water quality and ecology of the lake and river and the need to prevent sedimentation.

(2) In deciding whether to grant consent to a development application to carry out reclamation of any land forming part of Lake Illawarra, the Council shall consider—

(a) the likely effect of the reclamation on—

(i) the ecology of Lake Illawarra and its riparian and aquatic vegetation,

(ii) the hydrodynamics of the lake,

(iii) the community use and enjoyment of the lake, and

(iv) the amenity of adjoining lands, and

(b) whether the proposals for the disposal of dredged materials are adequate.

(3) The Council shall not grant consent to the carrying out of development of land on the foreshores of Lake Illawarra which is owned or leased by a public authority unless—

(a) the development, by virtue of its scale and character, is consistent with the enjoyment of the lake and its foreshores by the general public, and

(b) the development is such that adequate public access is maintained.