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Figure 153: Required building setbacks for Federal Highway (south)................135
Figure 154: Required building setback for Federal Highway (north).................136

4.11 JERRBOMBERRA WETLANDS PRECINCT CODE

4.11.1 Precinct location
The Jerrabomberra Wetlands Precinct is bound by the Molonglo River to the north, Lake Burley Griffin to the west and Dairy Road to the east. The southern boundary of the Precinct skirts the western section of Jerrabomberra Creek where it drains to Lake Burley Griffin, and proceeds in a westerly direction in the vicinity of the rail line to its point of intersection with Dairy Road.
Figure 110 illustrates the location of the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Precinct.
Figure 110: Jerrabomberra Wetlands Precinct location

4.11.2 Background
The Jerrabomberra Wetlands were formed following the filling of Lake Burley Griffin and the expansion of a natural wetland that had developed on the floodplain of the Molonglo River. The wetland and other habitats support a wide range of aquatic wildlife including over 170 species of birds, some of which are protected under international treaties.
The Jerrabomberra Wetlands are situated in the heart of the National Capital and are an integral part of the parkland system that has been developed around Lake Burley Griffin.  The lake provides a key landscape element which unites the city and provides the setting for many of the buildings of the Central National Area as well as being a focus for a wide range of activities for Canberra residents and tourists.
The Jerrabomberra Wetlands are located close to the centre of Canberra, and therefore are close to a large population centre and tourist destination. This provides a unique opportunity to develop the area's potential as a nature education and interpretation centre.  This would enable residents, tourists and international visitors to develop their understanding about conservation and wetland ecology as part of their enjoyment of the National Capital.
The challenge of the Jerrabomberra Wetlands is to ensure that a significant ecological resource in the centre of Canberra is protected and maintained while being used sensitively for residents and tourists in ways which enrich their experience of the National Capital and develop greater community awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.

4.11.3 Objectives for Jerrabomberra Wetlands Precinct
        1.        Define and maintain Jerrabomberra Wetlands as a protected wildlife refuge, in a National Capital and urban context, with facilities designed to realise the area's potential as a significant conservation and education resource for Canberra residents, tourists and international visitors.
        2.        Protect Jerrabomberra Wetland's ecological resources, geomorphological features and aquatic conditions, and maintain a diversity of wetland and other habitats for wildlife conservation.
        3.        Provide for the use of Jerrabomberra Wetlands as a significant educational resource which promotes educational activities appropriate to the