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The Swan River Landscape SWAN RIVER ..-TRUST No. 24 June 2001 Protecting the Swan River landscape Ross Montgomery, Principal So how does a Swan River Trust rather than local ones. This could radically Environmental Officer and Peter Tapsell, assessment officer assess aesthetic change the visual landscape of the river, Environmental Officer for the Swan River impacts? particularly if they are close to significant Trust share their views on managing the landscape features. landscape amenity around the rivers. The task requires analysis of the 'sense of place' and the impact a proposed There is also an increasing demand for We all take pride in our beautiful river and development will have on the visual higher density housing along some the landscape around the Swan and character that makes up the Swan and stretches of the river. This can result in Canning rivers should be celebrated. Canning river landscape. less 'green' space, fewer trees and a hard Maintaining and protecting the natural urban skyline at odds with the current landscape can only lead to a more First one must define what makes up the · character of an area. sustainable and healthy river system. environment in which the development is to sit. For example: the significant The factors that influence the assessment Professor George Seddon (author of many historical and cultural aspects; the of a development application have been books on landscapes and the Swan and dominant landform and prevailing published in the Landscape Description, Canning rivers) refers to the 'sense of characteristics; and the potential impact produced by the Swan River Trust in place' and in particular notes that there is on the foreshore reserve. 1997. This description however does little point in replicating landscapes from not make prescriptions for what does or elsewhere at the expense of the local If a building is taller than cliffs next to it, does not complement the landscape landscape. it changes the relationship between the character. built and natural elements of the When dealing with development landscape. The landscape becomes more The assessment officers' job requires applications on and next to the Swan 'urban' to the eye as the new building using their knowledge of the 'sense of River Trust Management Area, one of the becomes the dominant visual aspect. place', assessing the impact of a major issues that arise is the aesthetic development on the experience of the impact of new structures and associated Foreshore reserves are often used for Swan and Canning river landscape, and development. public recreation and it is therefore likely balancing these factors with the public's that development next to the reserve could need for more housing, commercial have an impact on the public enjoyment facilities and infrastructure. Inside and experience of that landscape. The development could cast shadows over the These factors, along with any issues raised area or could attract more noise and traffic by other authorities are presented in a 2 SCCP update to the area if it is currently a quiet spot. planning report to the Trust Board and the Minister for Water Resources to help them 3 Industry cleans up Other challenges that face Trust officers make their decision as to whether a include the fashion to market new development should be approved and, if 4 New work boat developments that are based on so, what conditions should be placed on characteristics from overseas designs the development. SWAN-CANNING CLEANUP PROGAM UPDATE ~~~~-------------------------- Community forum Help keep our rivers healthy On 1 April 2001 , - August 2001 - You can help to improve the health of the Swan and as part of the 2001 The Swan-Canning Cleanup Canning rivers by: Autumn River Festival • joining a catchment group, Program has now completed its participate in planting or weeding days, sponsored by the second year of implementing supporting your children's involvement in Swan-Canning Cleanup Action Plan recommendations. environmental education programs such as Program, the Minister We would like you to join us to Ribbons of Blue, reflect on the year and to discuss encouraging your place of work to hold a for Water Resources next year's challenges. corporate care day and clean up the river, launched the Swan watching for pollution risks and reporting spills or The Community Forum is to River Action Kit. other environmental problems. Karen Ireland (right) will be implementing the Swan River take place in August 2001 and Action Program and can be contacted at the Swan Catchment attendance is free. Invitations Centre on 9220 5300. will be sent out in due course. Training the teachers Take action The forum also gives you an More than 40 teachers from schools The training involved discussions on integrated catchment management, data Seven small businesses completed Discovering the values and perhaps getting involved in personal opportunity to have your say around the Swan-Canning catchment confidence and algae management and training in reducing pollution risks to environmental issues of our special or community action. about issues that are impacting teamed up recently to undergo practical sessions on physical, chemical local waterways and groundwater last river is the foundation for ensuring professional development training For people already active in on the health of the Swan and and biological monitoring techniques month. that everyone can play their part in coordinated by Ribbons of Blue. community groups that are committed Canning rivers. and procedures. protecting it for the future. to restoring the river or its catchment, Staff from businesses including For more information please Ribbons of Blue staff demonstrated the For people with a new interest in the it can provide a structured learning Environmental education is becoming landscapers and chemicai manufacturers contact: importance of water resource river, the Swan River Action Kit may experience for the group to gain increasingly important in Australia and took part in the pilot Cleaner Production Silvana Affolter at the management by getting the teachers be a pathway that leads to more knowledge, share understanding and this training has inspired many of the Program for Small to Medium Sized Swan River Trust on involved in the practical, innovative enjoyment of the waterways and experience and enrich their activities. teachers involved to integrate Ribbons Businesses. (08) 9278 0506 activities that make up the Ribbons of Blue program. of Blue into their education programs. Swan Catchment Centre training calendar The pilot, run by Curtin University of Technology's Centre of Excellence in Next quarter's training (July to September 2001) includes the following local courses, Cleaner Production, was part of the talks and workshops: Support for catchment management and foreshore restoration Swan River Trust's Swan-Canning 0 The 2001 Acacia Symposium The Swan-Canning Cleanup Program A further $1 00 000 Ellen Brook $92 000 Industry Project which surveyed 550 recognises the hard work undertaken by was provided to industries last year. 0 Advanced Design Course I Bennett Brook $70 500 community groups in helping to keep our the Swan Bayswater Main Drain $58 500 0 Future of the Wheatbelt Valleys conference and workshop rivers healthy. In this seoond year of Catchment Urban I Its findings showed ~hat 16 per cent of implementing the Cleanup Program's Landcare Program Susannah Brook $18 000 Perth light industrial operations 0 2001 Australian Stream Management Conference, Brisbane Action Plan $504 000 was distributed to (SCULP) to help Jane Brook $5 500 disposed of wastewater using the 0 2001 River Symposium, Brisbane community groups - up $200 000 from fund a range of Blackadder Creek $28 000 stormwater system and 19 per cent last year. community and 0 1st International Orchid Conservation Congress Coastal Zone $4 500 allowed their wastewater to soak into local government the ground, potentially affecting 0 State Landcare Youth Forum 2000 - 'Our Future Together' This year $404 000 was allocated to help restoration works. Claise Brook $15 000 groundwater. various catchment groups with operational TheSCULP Helena River $15 500 0 State Landcare Conference 2001 - 'Partnerships & Diversity' costs such as employment of coordinators, program also 'IP):?._O.___,L~~:--r--- South Belmont Main Drain $35 500 Trust Chairman Geoff Totterdell project officers, education officers and attracted $250 000 Yule Brook $6 500 For further information or to advertise your training or educational events, please presented ce1tificates to the businesses, landcare trainees, administrative support funding from contact Bronwyn Ryan at the Swan Catchment Centre on (08) 9220 5300 Mills St Main Dra in $28 000 and office supplies. The funding primarily Alcoa. .<W....i~Yl:>~>..J :;.:~~-"'r---t--- and urged all other light industrial targets the priority catchments highlighted "ii"~"'-<'r'~.\--l...._-l-- Bannister Creek $24 000 business owners interested in improving in the Cleanup Program's Action Plan. Funds provided to Canning River $70 000 their business performance and the Blackadder­ protecting the environment to get HELP KEEP '-'..:..;.· • ~ Southern River $33 500 By providing support for the logistical Woodbridge involved in the Cleaner Production Swan-Canning Cleanup Program support for catchment groups components of catchment groups' Catchment Group Program. operations, the Cleanup Program aims to will also contribute and SCULP by sub-catchment 2000-2001. OUR RIVERS HEALTHY give groups security to pursue other toward initiating Information on future Cleaner funding opportunities and frees officers' interest for a catchment group Production Programs is available from time to work directly with community in Susannah Brook, a SCCP priority Furthermore, funds provided to the Mills members and local authorities in on­ catchment that is currently without an Street Main Drain will help establish and Michael Allen at the Water and Rivers Find out how you can do the right thing by the river- phone 1800 062 549 ground activities. active catchment group. run this newly formed group. Commission on telephone 6250 8000.
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