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Cakora Lagoon
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[Image of Estuary] Cakora Lagoon
Shape, Size and Scale of Estuary

Estuary Type

Lake

Estuary Characteristics

Area Catchment 11 km2
Waterway Area 0.3 km2
Entrance Characteristics Rarely open
Location (Lat-Long) 29.603S ,  153.333E
Distance (from Sydney) 625 km North
Summary of Available Data Data Pages

Physical Features

The town of Brooms Head is located immediately seaward of Cakora Lagoon. The surrounding topography is low-lying, with much of the area having been drained over a period of time for cultivation of localised area near the town.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Lake Cakora

Population and Holiday Centres

Brooms Head

Special Attributes

General

  • Extensive saltmarsh areas.
  • Lake Cakora is substantially located within Yuraygir National Park.

Estuarine Vegetation

The spatial data is reproduced from NSW Fisheries(2006/7) studies, whilst the species makeup is from the West et al.(1985). This map shows the spatial extent of the Estuarine Vegetation.

Type Area Species 1
(km2)
Mangroves 0.005 unknown
Seagrass 0.000
Saltmarsh 0.129

References

R.J. Williams, G. West, D. Morrison and R.G. Creese, (2006),
"Estuarine Resources of New South Wales",
prepared for the Comprehensive Coastal Assessment (DoP) by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Port Stephens.

R.J. West, C.A. Thorogood, T.R. Walford and R.J. Williams. (1985).
"An Estuarine Inventory for New South Wales, Australia".
Fisheries Bulletin 2. Department of Agriculture, New South Wales.

Estuary Commerce

none listed

Management Issues

This estuary falls in the area covered by Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.

Cakora Lagoon

Specific Issues

The entrance is sometimes mechanically opened (every 2-5 years) because of water quality and odour concerns from septic tank discharges.

The Estuary Management Process 2

Process Status Date
Form Estuary Management Committee (EMC) none
Assemble Existing Data none
Carryout Process Study none
Carryout Estuary Management Study none
Draft Estuary Management Plan none
Review Estuary Management Plan none
Implement Estuary Management Plan none
Monitor and Review Estuary Management Process none

Contact Details

Clarence Valley Council Strategic Planning Division, Mr Jim Spencer
Ph (02) 6645 2266 Fax (02) 6645 3552

References

Local Government Areas

Clarence Valley

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)

Brooms Head