In a first for New South Wales, environmentally friendly boat moorings have been rolled out at Lake Macquarie.
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Hunter Local Land Services is providing a 50 per cent rebate to boat owners who agree to upgrade their traditional chain moorings, which wreak havoc with the seabed.
The “Seagrass Friendly Mooring” developed by On Water Marine Services and the “Eco Mooring” designed by Waters Marine were the first of the moorings to be installed on Thursday.
The project is attempting to re-establish the endangered Posidonia seagrass meadows between Marks Point and Belmont Bay.
The seagrass is a valuable fish habitat and plays an important role in the general health of the lake.
It has been decimated by the use of conventional block weight and chain moorings.
Project Coordinator Brian Hughes said there has been an encouraging response to the program from the owners of the 2000 existing moorings.
“We were really happy we got the first one in on Thursday before the wind got too strong, and we are hoping to get more in next week,” he said.
Boat owners can apply on the Hunter Local Land Services website.
