Rivermouth to Gas Baypresentation by Johan Pienaar, Shire of Augusta Margaret River
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1. CAPE MENTELLETO GAS BAY DEVELOPMENT COCEPT PLAN
2. COASTAL RESERVE AREAS MANAGED BY THE SHIRE Gracetown Prevelly
DeadFinish/Flinders Bay East Augusta Margaret RiverTown Site 3.
PREVELLY SECTOR
Extends over a distance of approximately 5 km
The area generally provides access to surfing, fishing,
swimming and other recreational opportunities
Offers spectacular views
The reserve is vested in the Shire for recreation purposes
Is an A-Class Reserve.
4. Development Direction
The Shires Local Planning Strategy identifies the following
policy statements for development in the Prevelly Sector:
Ensure compatibility with the protection of natural coastal
resources;
Be complementary to the surrounding coastal landscape;
Cater for projected increases in usage; and
Existing Foreshore Management Plan should be monitored,
reviewed and updated on a five yearly basis.
5. Foreshore Development Concept Plan (DCP)
The DCP is to provide an agreed framework for the development
of facilities and infrastructure to address:
the needs of the local community, as well as visitors,
in a way which is safe, functional, visually attractive,
and
in balance with the natural attributes of the area.
Provide guidance to the Shire in relation to funding
allocations and programming of works.
6. Management Principles
Environmental
Natural habitats, particularly areas of high biodiversity,
should be protected.
Disturbance of coastal vegetation shall be minimised and
degraded areas should be revegetated.
Local indigenous plant species should be utilised in
revegetation areas.
Places of unique landscape and scientific and cultural
significance shall be conserved and managed.
The physical stability of the coast should be considered before
any development takes place.
Public Interest
Ensure that opportunities are provided for the community to
participate in coastal planning and management.
Provide sustainable level of access to beaches and
discouragement of access to sensitive and dangerous areas.
Maintain and enhance the public enjoyment of the coast where
this is compatible with environmental objectives and meets
requirements for public safety.
Ensure public open spaces cater for families and people of all
ages.
Ensure sufficient opportunities are provided for access to
facilities by people with disabilities.
Development
Development should be durable, of high quality, low in
maintenance and sympathetic to the natural environment.
A uniform theme in terms of design, materials should be
established.
A uniform approach for signage should be adopted.
Development shall be confined to existing nodes and should not
sprawl along the coast.
Effluent discharge should not pollute the beach or near-shore
waters.
Infrastructure should be to a scale which is consistent with
the capacity of a locality. Large continuous paved areas should be
avoided.
7. Community Expectations
Keep impact on the natural environment to a minimum
Character of the area should be maintained
Large paved areas should be avoided
Upgrade of ablution facilities at Rivermouth and Surfers Point
should be kept low key
The development of Surf Life Saving Club should be at Gnarabup
Oval, not Rivermouth
Stormwater should be appropriately managed
Traffic calming measures should be introduced
Management of bus traffic at Rivermouth and Surfers Point
carparks
Traditional owners must be considered before development
starts
Signage should be consolidated. Ad-hoc signage should be
avoided
Community art to be utilised in areas like Riflebutts Reserve
and Gnarabup Oval.
Sustainable level of access to foreshore should be provided.
Access should be managed through fencing and brushing.
8. Community Expectations
Illegal camping is already a major problem and upgrading
facilities and ablutions will exacerbate the problem. Policing
required.
Views from the carpark at Surfers Point must be protected.
Overall support for a pedestrian path through Surfers
Point
Development of a community facility at Gnarabup Oval.
No parking close to the Riflebutts oval. Support continued use
for overflow parking during events.