Georges River Catchment

Georges River Built Environment and Foreshore Access Study

The Georges River Built Environment and Foreshore Access Study provides a framework for improvements to built form and scenic quality, foreshore access, recreation and leisure, cultural heritage and natural environment. Part 1 of the study provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing conditions of the Georges River and its tributaries. Part 2 provides planning and management principles that can provide a foundation for future local plans, programs and projects.

Contents, Abbreviations and Executive summary  

Part One

• Introduction [ 322 KB]
• Planning context [ 58 KB]
• Georges River system [ 177 Kb]
• Analysis
  • Planning rationale and Bay Reach - Captain Cook Bridge to Como Bridge [ 504 KB]
  • Lower Estuary Reach - Como Bridge to the Navigable River at Sandy Point [ 487 KB]
  • Upper Estuary Reach - Navigable River at Sandy Point to Liverpool Weir [ 418 KB]
  • Top Reach - Liverpool Weir to the Freshwater at the Origins of the River
  • Creeks and Tributaries [ 178 KB]
• Conclusions [ 170 KB]

Part Two

• The river system and the Built environment [ 1.0 MB]
• Implementation
  • Early initatives - The Great Southern Walk concept - Georges River Walk Concept [ 395 KB]
  • Georges River Walk - potential links [ 972 KB]
  • Demonstration sites [ 621 KB]
• Conclusions [ 24 KB]
• Bibliography [ 64 KB]