Dune Restoration - Congwong Beach, La Perouse
La Perouse, NSW 2036

Location:
La Perouse, NSW 2036
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Departs from:
8.00am Outside Countrylink terminal entrance, Central Stn near taxi rank. 9.00am Cann Park, 1532R Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036. Meeting point entrance to Congwong Beach. Park along Anzac Parade.
Departure time:
9:00am

2016 sees the Congwong Beach sand dunes restoration project commence at La Perouse in Botany Bay in partnership with National Parks and Wildlife services. The area is a place of significance for traditional land owners the Gweagal and Kameygal with important cultural sites located within the park. A beautiful part of Botany Bay, favoured by scuba divers, snorkelers, families, travellers and residents alike. The focus of the Congwong Beach sand dunes restoration project is removal of Bitou bush from the dunes, to rehabilitate and re-establish the native vegetation.  Sand dunes are vital in protecting the coast line. Not only do they provide a suitable habitat to many species, they act as a buffer against significant weather events. Plants play a pivotal role in sand dunes. It is for this reason this project is so important.  The project day will include a tour of Bare Island Fort, normally restricted to the public, subject to availability. Bare Island Fort was completed in 1889 amid concerns of invasion at the time.  Listed on the State Heritage Register, the fort is as an example of nineteenth century coastal military defence which almost completely intact.

PICKUP:

8.00am Outside Countrylink terminal entrance, Central Stn near taxi rank.

9.00am Cann Park, 1532R Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036. Park in the car parks along Anzac Parade next to Cann Park. Meet in Cann Park at the entrance to Congwong Beach.

FINISH: 

3.00pm at the project site. At 3:00pm you will depart from the site.

Please wear sturdy shoes/boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts. Hats, sunscreen, and water are a must.

If for any reason you cannot make it on the day or if you are going to be late or cannot find the meeting point, please contact the Team Leader Pearce Thomas 0432 938 282. If you need any more information please email sydney@conservationvolunteers.com.au or give the Sydney office a call on (02) 9331 1610.

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For more information, or for help with your booking, please contact the Randwick office on +612 9331 1610 or email sydney@cva.org.au