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GENERAL BENEFITS
Typical benefits associated
with surfing reefs include erosion protection local increase in species
diversity and abundance increased sales by surf shops establishment of
viable surf schools a venue for local, national and international competitions
increased trade for local food and accommodation businesses, and, the
provision of a facility to improve the participation and standard of local
surfers.
International studies of the benefit/cost ratios associated with the development
of a surfing reef indicate that the benefits are much greater than the
costs. The preliminary benefit/cost ratio for the Lyall Bay reef would
be well in excess of 30:1.
EFFECTS TO CURRENT USAGE
The recommended location for a surfing reef at Lyall Bay has little, and mostly no, impact on the current usage of Lyall Bay. Indeed, many user groups expressed their support. However, the recommended reef location may encroach on the SLC competition arena (mid-way out to sea on the eastern side) The probable impacts on competition and ways of sharing the area will be addressed in the future to enable all user groups to meet their aspirations.
Windsurfer Usage
Reef
not to scale
Wetbike/Jetski Usage
Reef
not to scale
SLC Usage
Reef
not to scale
CONCLUSIONS
A surfing reef at Lyall Bay will, alleviate pressure on existing local surfing breaks provide a high-quality surfing venue that will benefit a new generation of surfers provide a focus for the Lyall Bay area has benefits to a number of shore-based industries (e.g. the hospitality industry, surf/clothing shops, equipment rental, etc.) provide along improved beach amenity locally increase marine species diversity and abundance provide coastal protection, and, has little, if any impact on other users.
