GL26 (8422) Bunga Arm

This information has been developed from the publications:

Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers.
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Gippsland Lakes Catchment (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in East Gippsland, Victoria (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams

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Location:	763023 (8422). Bunga Arm.
Abstract:	Sandy accumulation feature in Lake Bunga.
Access:	Boat in Bunga Arm.
Ownership:	Crown land.
Geomorphology::	Lake Bunga is a long narrow lagoon contained between the Ninety Mile Beach and the Boole Poole Peninsula. It is enclosed at the eastern end where the outer barrier overlaps into the Peninsula. Sedimentation is proceeding in Lake Bunge where sand has been washed over the barrier and is being reworked to form lake shore spits. At this location, a lobate sand body extends almost across the lake at the site of a former washover.
Significance:	Regional. The washover is a relict feature as washovers are now prevented due to the growth of a high grassy foredune. It is a process which has been of importance in Lake Bunga, Lake Reeve and in Ewing Marsh.
Management:	The site should not be built on nor should dredging of the lake floor shoals associated with its extension be permitted.

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