Tide to Table - Sydney Metro CMA - Round 1 Projects

In the 2005-2007 period Round 1 of the Tide to Table project model was piloted in the Sydney region. 25 applications were lodged for funding from councils, community groups and state agencies to a steering committee resulting in the acceptance of 29 sites undertaking on ground projects. Round 1 is due for completion in May 07.

Some of projects undertaken in Round 1 included:

• fencing off a valuable wetland from 4WD and trail bike damage on the Georges River;
• removing 2 weirs acting as barriers to fish passage;
• installation of stormwater distension basins reducing gross pollutants, sediments and nutrients impacting on saltmarsh and mangroves;
• stabilising riverbanks with plantings and Bushcare works; and
• maintaining and creating wetlands, restoring ecosystem functioning by weeding, increasing habitat and reclaiming suitable land.

A large number of community events were also held throughout the year involving many demographics taking part in events, tours and excursions and displays.

• A carp fishing competition was held on the Lane Cove River;
• Bushcare volunteers took to 2 NSW Maritime vessels to investigate the seafood industry of Botany Bay;
• The seafood industry cruised up the Lane Cove River to see work sites;
• Local Government mixed with environmental professional at the 2006 Fish Habitat Workshop in Concord;
• World Wetlands Day proved popular this year in Warriewood, Shortland Wetlands Centre and at Pittwater as hundreds explored the theme “fish for tomorrow”.

Download fact sheet on Tide to Table - Restoring Aquatic habitat in Sydney

Simon Rowe, Tide to Table Program Manager, with NPWS staff and volunteers at habitat restoration working bee.	Tide to Table volunteers visit a Sydney Oyster Farmer to see the importance of water quality on seafood production.	Tide to Table volunteers at the Sydney Fish Market auction floor - linking healthy seafood to healthy habitat.