The proposal would aim to "revitalise the natural and community environment of Wagonga Inlet" according to a Council spokesperson.

"This would be an exceptional demonstration site for living shoreline projects around Australia," the spokesperson said.

"Native vegetation, restored oyster reefs, and other natural elements would be used instead of traditional rock walls to prevent erosion between the Narooma Swimming Centre and Ken Rose Park.

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"About 2700sqm of subtidal native Flat Oyster and intertidal Sydney Rock Oyster reefs would be restored as part of the Australian Government's Reef Builder initiative, which aims to bring shellfish reefs back from the brink of extinction, and the NSW Government Marine Estate Management Strategy's Oyster Reef Restoration project."

The spokesperson said the concept incorporated a new jetty and fishing platform extending to the 'deep hole', a new boardwalk and lookout, improved access to the sand flats, and the restoration of saltmarsh in the area.

Eurobodalla Council's sustainability and natural resource coordinator, Heidi Thomson, said Council had been working on the project with NSW DPI, the Nature Conservancy Australia, and the Australian Government on the plans, and input on the concept was provided by local Aboriginal group representatives and oyster farmers.

"This is a potential landmark project that will showcase how a nature-based approach, rather than traditional rock walls, can provide a viable and cost-effective solution for coastal protection that integrates recreational use," she said.

"Banks of low-growing saltmarsh plants would be used to create an environmentally-friendly seawall that boosts environmental outcomes, provides increased habitat for fish and shorebirds and greatly improves the public usability of this space."

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The project would also aim to restore about 1700sqm of intertidal Sydney Rock Oyster reef habitat using locally quarried rock and local sterile oyster shells.

"Wild Sydney Rock Oyster spat will settle over time and form a natural reef that enhances water quality and improves fish production and the overall biodiversity of the inlet," the council spokesperson said.

A further 1000sqm of subtidal native Flat Oyster reef habitat would be created on the sea floor of the 'deep hole'.

"Research continues to demonstrate the value of oyster reefs for improving biodiversity, water filtration, fish production, shoreline and seagrass protection and nitrogen fixation," Ms Thomson said.

"Prior to the 19th century, oyster reefs were common in NSW, providing substantial environmental benefits, however only a fraction remain.

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"Restoring these reefs and saltmarshes will bring back lost ecosystems enriching the Marine Park and providing wonderful flow-on benefits to the community with enhanced foreshore access, recreation and sustainable tourism opportunities, like bird watching. It's a win-win."

Feedback on the project can be provided through an online survey, and residents of Narooma can meet the project team on Friday, December 3, between 10am and 2pm.

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