http://friendsofmuttoncove.noticeboard.net.au To preserve the diverse vegetation of Mutton Cove and to protect the habitat of native birds, reptiles and migratory birds. Thu, 07 May 2015 02:17:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.26 http://friendsofmuttoncove.noticeboard.net.au/?page_id=119#comment-1 Thu, 07 May 2015 02:17:31 +0000 http://friendsofmuttoncove.noticeboard.net.au/?page_id=119#comment-1 Re- Final development phase of Mutton Cove the consolidation of interdepartmental boundaries affected parties and priorities.
Protect existing infrastructure ie. electricity substation and pylon access from flood tides.
Notify Minister- Existing water delivery system to mutton cove (pipes) unsuitable -The concentrated water flow is depositing large amounts of silt into the shipping channel and the submarine berth immediate attention is required before the option of expensive dredging is necessary.
Possible Mitigation Steps :
1. Raise southern walking path to above floodtide level and northwest corner access path to shipwreck.
2. Fill southern boundary to create a new planting area for environmental groups (source material from Port Adelaide Enfield Council as previously) use of excess build up of sand and seaweed from Northhaven breakwater.
Existing levy bank to be used as heavy barrier material. ( no material cost involved ) only pick up and delivery and a front end loader for dispersal.
3. Cover iron sulphide contaminated section in northwest corner with calcium chloride ( the white alkali stuff ) as recommended as best solution to neutralise industrial acidic contamination. Mountains of the material remain after the Penrice closure could be also be used for reinforceing the existing walking trail construction.
4. By opening the mouth of Mutton Cove Creek to its original natural state would solve problem of the silt affecting the shipping channel by slowing the flow rate ( This issue needs to addressed ASAP )
Finally– Peri Colemans vision of a board walk as hands on environmental site for local schools and tourist needs to be fulfilled.
Thanks to the many dedicated workers and volunteers who resurrected the rusty hulk Mutton Cove and gave us a great community asset.

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