In the light of several contradictory media statement by Alannah MacTiernan, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, about a new marina in Swanbourne, SOS SWANBOURNE calls upon the Minister to clarify her position and tell the community what the real story is. Click here to see this media release.
Links
- Albany Waterfront Action Group | say NO to high rise buildings
- Perth coastal planning strategy
- Perth Recreational Boating Study
- State Coastal Planning Policy
Coastal Setbacks - How much dune for 3 courts?
- Birds Australia
Local bird guide for the coast - Cottesloe Coastcare Association
Working to restore the foreshore environment - Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club
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On the 13 march 2007 council meeting, a majority of seven Nedlands councillors voted in favour of bulldozing the foredunes at Swanbourne Beach to build three beach volleyball courts.
If you don’t agree with their vote, please feel free to exercise your democratic rights and contact them. Note that some of them will seek re-election in October 2007.
This proposal is likely to have major environmental impacts, including:
The destruction of a dune rehabilitation project that has taken place over eight years led by the City of Nedlands with the support of the local community and Green Corps.
The destruction of an uninterrupted coastal ecosystem that extends from North Fremantle to Hillarys over more than 20 km;
The destruction of the habitat of the southernmost population of the white-winged wren, one of the only two wren species that survives in the Western suburbs.
The destruction of the buffer zone which captures the sand from the beach and protects built areas from sand blasting and ocean incursions in winter.
The Nedlands Council decision to approve the beach volleyball courts was based on the false premise that the dunes and vegetation are artificial.
See council minutes here.
Far from the truth, the Swanbourne dunes are part of an extensive natural dune ecosystem that stretches north and south and acts as an unbroken wildlife corridor.
This ecosystem supports a variety of native plants, birds, reptiles, invertebrates. See Swanbourne dunes plant list
Swanbourne Dunes Saved
NEWS FLASH
- The Nedlands council revokes motion to level the sand dunes: common sense prevails thanks to community pressure! (See Press Release)
- Petition opposing levelling of the dunes has 280 signatures, including more than 100 Nedlands residents, tabled at last council meeting.
- Councillors Bell, James and van Straalen ignore community and vote against revocation motion. See council minutes.
- How the councillors voted on the revocation motion.
- SOS Swanbourne Action Group launched on 17 April (see Press release).
- Nedlands AGM of electors calls on council to rescind motion to level the sand dunes (16 April)
- What Cr Bell said: “I am talking about half a day with a council front loader” (the Post 17-3-07)
- Click here for more information
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