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(Left to right) [1] A great aerial photo taken in 1960 showing extensive sand excavation works on, and slightly inland from Port Kembla Beach. The black patches are where water has filled holes left by excavation operations. Note the very large water hole (bottom right) is in fact the Coomaditchy Lagoon at Kemblawarra. [2] Beautiful Griffins Bay, fatigued by its own structure in that algae and pollutants can be relatively easily trapped. [3] A good panorama of Perkins Beach, Windang Island and Shellharbour in the background. The water hole in-between the beach and the lake is Korrungulla Swamp at Primbee. [4] The great work of the LIA and its predecessors at Warrawong. There are now very many improved attributes including various sporting fields, a large amenities building, far better lake and water quality, extensive stormwater controls, clean and productive wetlands... the list goes on.    

(Left to right) [1] The Kully Bay Wetlands (bottom right) constructed by the LIA circa 1994 from materials dredged from the actual bay during deepening works. The dredging successfully aimed to improve lake water circulation. [2] A good shot of the LIA-constructed King Street wharf and jetty, along with the two-metre deep channel dredged around the sandbar (wavebreak) so that circulation flowing clockwise has improved. [3] Part of the King Street precinct with the LIA-constructed wharf running along land reclaimed prior to the existence of the LIA. Note the barren patches behind the industrial zone where extensive sand excavation was undertaken during the 50s-60s. Perkins Beach lies in the background. [4] A more encompassing shot of the sandbar (wavebreak) in the middle of Griffins Bay. Looking out from the jetty one might think Lake Illawarra is deep, whereas in reality it is only one to two metres in depth in many areas at best.  

(Left to right) [1] A distant view of the King Street waterfront from Primbee. Right behind is a shoreline of absolute lakefront houses; while along the shoreline the perennial problem of accumulating macro-algae doesn't seem to be adversely affecting local wildlife. [2] Clouds in the water? The beautiful reflection is juxtaposed against the battle being won between Lake Illawarra maintaining its pristine character, and multitudes of people living around the lake. [3] The busy thoroughfare of King Street at Warrawong. Home to major retail, industrial, fast food and media outlets, a Westfield shopping town and burgeoning population centre - and all the pollution that accompanies them. [4] Some of the lakefront houses at Primbee with the Port Kembla Steelworks in the distance. No it's not necessarily pollution, but steam from superheated steel production. 

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