Korora Lagoons dredging plan on the table

The Korora Lagoons are set for a gradual, staged remediation. The City of Coffs Harbour Council resolved at its 14 March meeting to start initial works in the 2024/25 year, to be funded through the Environment Levy Program.

Remediation works will include:

• mechanical removal of aquatic weeds,

• dredging and removal of soft sediments,

• installation of aerators or fountains,

• creation of shallow wetlands at stormwater inflow areas, and

• rehabilitating riparian vegetation.

“A gradual, considered approach is recommended as the best method for the Korora Lagoons,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director, Andrew Beswick, said. 

“Maintenance of the lagoons, decorative lakes and basins – almost 60 of them – in the City is a growing challenge which will be increasingly costly.” 

Remediating the lagoons will require an estimated initial investment of $582,680, said the Council.