This action is working towards preserving the cultural values of Lake Condah. Lake Condah is an important cultural site for the Gunditjmara people and restoring the lake has been a goal since 2002.
The Progress report confirmed that this action is progressing.
The Lake Condah bypass channel and weir were completed in 2010 resulting in the partial restoration of the former lake water level regime and partial re-activation of flow through the aquaculture system. The structure has a gate with capacity to regulate flows, although this has not occurred to date and it has operated as a “fixed structure” to divert higher winter flows into Lake Condah. Operation to date has not required management rules.
Gunditj Mirring, as the land managers are seeking some guidance to pro - actively manage the Lake’s water levels. The development of a basic set of weir operational rules will greatly assist in the management of Lake Condah.
Development of the weir operational rules first requires establishment of a set of prioritised objectives for lake management. The Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Gunditj Mirring will establish lake management objectives by December 2019.
Southern Rural Water will be engaged in the establishment of the lake management objectives and the development of the basic weir operational rules.
As part of the assessment of the completion of actions for next year, determine if the basic operational rules for Lake Condah have been developed and how they are captured in a planning document.
Action status (5-yearly assessment): Partly or not yet achieved
Delivery period: NA
