Council is very disappointed to see the much-loved Lakeside Paddleboats relocate from Emerald Lake Park.
The paddleboats have given many visitors' fond memories at the park, and we wish them well with their decision to relocate.
The attraction will no longer be available to visitors from 9 February and council will now be considering future opportunities for the lake and our visitors.
Council has been working closely with the operators of Lakeside Paddleboats and other Emerald Lake Park stakeholders over many years, including the more recent embankment stabilisation works carried out in July 2023.
The stabilisation works were completed to prevent further erosion of the bank edges, support biodiversity and ecosystems within the lake, and ensure ongoing stability of the lake. Council also supported the installation of buoys on the lake for the safety of paddleboats and their users.
The stabilisation works involved the use of stockpiled rocks to support the base of the bank along with smaller stones to create a safety slope. This design was considered the safest and most environmentally responsible approach.
Lakeside Paddleboats provided council with their notice to vacate the site on 16 January and while these attractions won't be available after the 9th February, Emerald Lake Park remains open and continues to provide a variety of recreational activities and natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.
We are grateful to all our visitors for their support for these attractions over the years and want to thank the community for their understanding and continued support of Emerald Lake Park as we navigate this transition.
