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Coastal Management Plan Forum

The City of Wanneroo’s coastline extends 39 kilometres from Tamala Park to Two Rocks and provides an excellent environment for residents to enjoy recreational activities and natural areas. As the City’s population continues to grow and more of the City’s residents utilise the coast, so too will the need for a consolidated Coastal Management Plan.

The City’s draft Coastal Management Plan (CMP) Part 1 details existing assets and facilities and identifies a number of issues along the City’s coastline. It also discusses potential ways identified issues can be resolved.

By producing the Plan in two parts the City is able to present recommendations and suggestions in regards to future coastal uses to the community prior to making any decisions.

The City is inviting comments on Part 1 of the draft CMP to ensure that decisions made are aligned with the demands of the local community.

Please note. This forum is for informal discussion. To make a formal submission please complete the online survey below:

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Trish from Butler - 07 January 2012, 03:13 PM

Just to change the subject a little - my interest is in the magnificent opportunities I believe the city of Wanneroo has with 39km of pristine coastline! As a developing area, the city really does have the opportunity to make a 'mark' if you like. With that in mind, we have over the years, talked to different council officers in regard to extending a number of the groins off the coastline which will produce perfect surfing waves! Even if you are not a mad, keen surfer (which I'm not) blind Freddy can see that wherever there is surf - the people come! If the city is looking for opportunities to increase tourism opportunities, cafe, entertainment opportunities; then I believe this is a brilliant opportunity. The environmental impact is minimal, the people increase, and our young peole are given healthy options right on our doorstep. Every place in Australia that has 'surf' beaches, increase on so many levels - all of which are positive! I must confess that I have an agenda, in that we are attached to the new 'not for profit' One Surf School which is running locally, but judging by the response of the public & particularly the kids doing the lessons, this is only going to grow!

Diane Stampalia from Jandabup - 16 December 2011, 03:20 PM

Horses and dogs should be completely seperate.
If a horse is taken into a public space it is always restrained and has been highly trained to do as it's handler commands. It's only defence is flight and to kick, both of which it does very effectively.
A dog at a beach is more often than not, not on a leash and it's only control is voice command. A dog's natural instinct and defence is to chase and bite, which it also does very effectively.
Most dogs and handlers have no experience when confronted by large animals namely horses and the instinct to chase is hard to overcome by voice command.
There are not too many more dangerous situations than when a horse (average weight 400-700kgs)is terrified when a dog is chasing it and has got away from it's handler. Completely seperate areas that do not boarder is a must.
I am a dog and horse owner.

Beach mutt from Clarkson - 18 November 2011, 07:36 PM

It should be like the Gold Coast where dogs can go on any beach except within 200 metres of flagged areas. The CMP does at least give us the option to vote for access to other beaches in winter months. I agree with Caleb that most all Wanneroo beaches are deserted in winter so we should be allowed to use them. Most people only go to the beach in the summer.

We're always being told to get out and exercise more for our health. And dogs that are regularly exercised and socialized aren't the ones that cause a nuisance so councils should be making it easy for us to get out there and do it.

Finally, I'd just like to say to all dog owners PLEASE, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DOG POOH! and then the anti-dog lobbyists won't have an excuse to have us banned from beaches or parks.

I agree with Pru and Ros that we need another dog beach south of Quinns Rocks but for some reason the CMP hasn't included one an option to vote for. I'm going to vote for a horse beach even though I don't have one. I think its a shame that Joondalup is closing its horse beach. As Gemma says we have room for everybody.

Gemma from Mindarie - 05 November 2011, 01:55 PM

Hey, with 39 kilometers of coastline(more than twice as much as Joondalup) there has to be room enough for everyone!

Pru from Wanneroo - 04 November 2011, 07:32 PM

I totally agree that we need another dog beach in the south. I live midway between Hillarys and Quinns dog beaches and love to go to the beach with my dog but its a bit far. I'd go much more often if there was a beach nearer. I always pick up my dogs poo and any other poo that has been left on the path on our way back. It makes me so mad when people just step around it and leave it there!
I also love going to Burns Beach cafe with my dog. If there was a cafe or even a kiosk close to the dog beach where we could sit and enjoy a drink and something to eat after walking the dog it would be just great and I bet it would attract lots of other dog owners.

Caleb from Carramar - 26 October 2011, 01:41 PM

Why can't I walk my dog on any beach, except perhaps patrolled family beaches and during school and public holidays? Hardly anyone goes to the beach in winter. There are already laws in place that require me to keep my dog under control in public, pick up his waste matter, carry a collar and leash at all times, and to register him.
I happily obey these rules and don't see why I should have to drive 12ks to the nearest dog beach at Quinns Rocks, which is covered with sharp rocks at low tide and often large sections of it too dangerous to walk along at high-tide. I have to drive past virtually empty beaches that my dog and I could walk safely along without hurting anyone, and saving me costly petrol at the same time.

Ros Casey from Merriwa - 26 October 2011, 11:42 AM

If the City is to be on a par with other metro coastal cities with regard to providing dog beach exercise areas, ie a dog beach exercise area on average every 8.5k, then that would mean establishing two additional dog exercise areas, one south and one north of Quinns dog beach. (the existing Yanchep and Two Rocks exercise beaches are almost exactly 8.5k apart, so no problem there). The immediate need is for one south of Quinns dog beach as Hillarys dog beach is the nearest at over 20k away, and means residents of Kinross, Currumbine and Burns Beach also use Quinns dog beach as it is closer for them. Perhaps a shared Joondalup/Wanneroo dog exercise area at Burns Beach where there are stretches of rocky beach? Later the extra northern dog beach will be needed somewhere around Alkimos to accommodate the dog owners of the new northern developments.

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