New interpretive signage planned for the Lake
The visitor experience to Lake Cargelligo and its associated wetlands will be greatly enhanced by the installation of five state-of-the-art interpretive signs.
- The interpretive signs will:
- Bring the town's major attraction (Lake Cargelligo) into line with other tourism centres in the region; in terms of more contemporary, visually appealing, and informative signage.
- Involve numerous community groups (including the Local Aboriginal Land Council) in formulating the content for the signs. Further, local students and participants from a local youth employment initiative will be involved with the content and placement of each sign.
- Each have a different theme, either highlighting an important historical feature of the Lake or the important role the Lake and surrounding wetlands plays in an ecological and conservation sense. Each sign will be approximately 1200 X 800 m, mounted on aluminium metal posts.
Additionally, an official day for the unveiling of the five signs will be undertaken. Dignitaries from Council, Indigenous Elders, school students and community members will be invited to attend. Various speakers, including the Local Lake Cargelligo Landcare Coordinator, will brief attendees on the importance of these signs, which will help ensure the biodiversity of the Lake and surrounds is conserved.
Additionally, an official day for the unveiling of the five signs will be undertaken.
The five themes for the signs which will be matched to key locations around Lake Cargelligo include:
- A threatened species theme: This sign highlights the habitat/biology of the White-bellied Sea-eagle, as well as key threatening ecological processes it is currently facing. Placement will occur on the northern side of the Lake foreshore in sight of the Eagle’s nesting site.
- A wetlands theme: The importance wetlands play in providing environmental services for our region/planet and their major threats are discussed. Placement will occur adjacent to a small wetland located on the northern side of the Lake.
- A meet the locals theme: The habitat and biology of seven important fauna types found in and around the lake are discussed. Placement will occur on the foreshore on the western side of the Lake (adjacent to the information centre).
- A cultural theme: A brief history of First Nations people of the region is discussed, along with a narrative of how they were displaced by European colonists. This will be placed on the western side of the Lake (in between foreshore and football ground).
- A threatening ecological processes theme: The major threatening ecological processes impacting the System is discussed. Placement will occur on the northern side of the Lake.
A morning tea will be held on the day, as well as a guided walk along the track to view the signs.
A budget of approximately $15 000 is proposed for this project, with funding to be sourced via application to appropriate government and non-government programs.