LAKE MONGER RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008-2018

Prepared by: Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd CONTENTS

Plan Overview 1

Social, Cultural and Environmental Significance 2

Legislative Requirements 2

Regional Context 4

Biodiversity 4

Social Environment 5

Guiding Principles 6

Plan Works

Lake and Stormwater 7

Fauna Habitat 8

Ecological Restoration 9

Trees and Turf 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Risk Management 11 The Town of Cambridge would like to thank the following for Visitation and Recreation 12 the contributions to the development of the Lake Monger Planning and Community Liaison 13 Reserve Management Plan.

Information, Interpretation and Education 14 – Lake Monger Working Group Members: • Cr Corinne MacRae (Chairperson) Cultural Heritage 15 • Cr David Berry • Pamela Van Der Meulen (Wembley West Leederville Conclusion 16 Residents Association) • Simon Crowford (Wembley West Leederville Residents Implementation Program 17 Association) References 21 • Lyn Manuel (Malubillai Wildlife Carers) • Town of Cambridge administration staff Overview of Proposed Works (Map) 22

Appendix 1 Summary of Community Consultation 24 – Cambridge Library staff. – Rory O’Connor (Anthropologist). Appendix 2 Summary of Aboriginal Consultation 27 – Local community and visitors to the reserve. – Aboriginal people with traditional and cultural Appendix 3 Background/Benefits to Onground Work 31 responsibility for the lake and environs. Appendix 4 Public Comment Summary 35

PLAN OVERVIEW

Lake Monger Reserve is a conservation wetland and an important habitat and permanent drought refuge for a range of fauna. it is a regionally significant recreation reserve and is registered as an Aboriginal heritage site of historic and mythological significance.

The Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 Part 1 - Background and Part 2 - Plan for Management were written and released in November 1992 by the City of Perth. In accordance with the recommendations made in these reports and the Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan 1995 the Town of Cambridge has undertaken numerous works involving the rehabilitation of the lake and upgrading of lake facilities. Revision of these management plans along with other council documents, community consultation and Aboriginal Heritage consultation has resulted in this Lake Monger Reserve Management Plan 2008-2018. The plan identifies the remaining works from previous plans as well as highlighting major initiatives to be undertaken over the next ten years.

The plan was prepared after extensive consultation with users, nearby residents, the broader community and indigenous people for whom the reserve is culturally significant, see appendix one and two. Initiatives will be undertaken in accordance with the principles embodied in the Town’s vision for the reserve. The vision:

“For Lake Monger Reserve to be recognised as a Conservation Wetland and a significant recreational facility enjoyed and managed with the community.”

The long-term goal:

“To establish an ecologically sustainable system within Lake Monger Reserve, ensuring its long term viability; and to continue the Reserve’s positive contribution to the quality of life of those who live in and are visitors to the area.

Progress over the past ten years, objectives, strategies and priorities for the next ten years are identified under the following management categories; • Lake and Stormwater • Fauna Habitat • Ecological Restoration • Trees and Turf • Risk Management • Visitation and Recreation • Planning and Community Liaison • Information, Interpretation and Education • Cultural Heritage

Community involvement including Aboriginal Heritage consultation played a key role in preparation of the plan and will be a significant factor in its implemenation.

Refer to the map on page 22 for an overview of proposed works for Lake Monger Reserve from 2008-2018. Paddling swan among the weeping willows *Note: the plan only includes recommendations for onground works

1 SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE

Lake Monger Reserve is located approximately 3.6km from the City of Perth within the suburb of Wembley and is managed by the Town of Cambridge. It consists of a lake (71ha) and is surrounded by a mixture of open parkland and scattered trees on the north, south and west sides and thickets of rehabilitated native vegetation on the east side (38ha). Despite the reserve’s modified state, the lake is still an important habitat and permanent drought refuge for a range of fauna, in particular the birdlife. The number and variety of waterbirds found at Lake Monger Reserve is one of its greatest attractions, particularly its usage by the black swan, whose numbers can reach the hundreds. It is also a regionally significant recreation reserve and is registered as an Aboriginal Heritage site of historic and mythological significance. Children punting and canoeing on Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/12, 000474D)

LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS The Town of Cambridge as the managing Authority must comply with all relevant legislation applicable to Lake Monger Reserve.

Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992 Lake Monger Reserve is a Conservation Category wetland and is protected under the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992 (the Lakes EPP) which provides statutory protection for the Swan Coastal Plain Lakes from filling, draining, mining and effluent discharge. The wooded shores of Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of Battye

Library-BA 1104/15, 000477D)

Lake Monger Reserve has a dual history, both Aboriginal and European. Before European settlement the lake and its surrounds were an Aboriginal camping and hunting ground, important for its food resources and mythological significance. After the Europeans arrived the area was greatly modified and valued more for its recreational and aesthetic qualities.

The indigenous people of the area called Lake Monger, Lake Galup. After European settlement, it became known as either Large Lake or Triangle Lake (based on its roughly triangular shape) before being named Monger’s Lake in 1831. In April 1932 it was changed to its current name of Lake Monger.

Community involvement and opinion have been identified as priorities for this plan due to the popularity and usage of the Viewing platform at the northern end of Lake Monger Reserve Reserve by the public. Planning needs to be flexible to best manage unforseen events and to provide interim solutions while longer-term plans are being developed. Resources will be allocated to the highest priority activities.

2 Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 A total of four significant Aboriginal Heritage sites are recorded with the Department of Indigenous Affairs on Lake Monger Reserve (site IDs; 3160, 3318, 3323, 3788) (Department of Indigenous Affairs 2008) and is therefore under the protection of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, which protects all Aboriginal sites in Western Australia. Being a registered site under this Act means that any development on the Reserve and the lake that may disturb the site, must be referred to the Department of Indigenous Affairs.

Contaminated Sites Act 2003 Due to the historical use of the Reserve as a refuse site possible contamination of the soil and groundwater has become an issue. The Contaminated Sites Act 2003 requires the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to classify sites reported to it and inform the relevant people, such as owners and occupiers. A memorial has Adult swan and her cygnet been registered against Lake Monger Reserve under section 58(b) of the Act, which means subdivision or any proposed development of the land may not be approved without seeking further advice from DEC as to its impact and suitability. Objectives

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • A clean, safe and vibrant environment The Town of Cambridge has a responsibilty to ensure that all • Enhanced natural and built environment facilities and access to facilities within Lake Monger Reserve • Quality public open space and recreational facilities comply with the standards set by the above Act. • Sound and sustainable environmental management • Diversity and compatibility in land use and Environmental Protection Act 1994 development Any proposal that is likely to have a significant impact on the environmental values of Lake Monger is required under section 38 of this act to be referred to the EPA for environmental assessment. Strategies

TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE STRATEGIC PLAN • Plan for and maintain a clean, safe and vibrant environment This management plan also aims at adhering to the Town of • Preserve and protect the natural environment, parkland, Cambridge’s policy documents such as the Town’s Strategic remnant bushland, beachfront and built environment Plan 2005-2009 and the objectives and strategies relevant to • Ensure sustainable environmental management natural and built environment. • Develop and maintain effective programs and policies to facilitate environmentally responsible and sustainable management • Identify and implement improvements to streetscape, pedestrian spaces and community facilities • Improve waste management and stormwater management strategies in line with State Government’s management strategies • Provide quality public open space and leisure activities • Develop sustainable water resource management practices

Eastern viewing platform and fauna refuge island

3 REGIONAL CONTEXT Lake Monger Reserve is zoned under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and the Town of Cambridge Planning Scheme to be used for the purposes of Parks and Recreation. The Reserve is situated within an interdunal swale and is part of the Perth group of wetlands which include: Big Carine Swamp, Lake Gwelup, Jackadder Lake and Herdsman Lake. This chain of freshwater lakes occupies a shallow valley that runs north- west to south-east towards the Swan River.

Lake Monger Reserve is bounded on two sides by important regional access routes, Lake Monger Drive to the south and Mitchell Freeway to the east. The surrounding areas consist of urban development, which was identified in the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 as having a negative impact on the reserve through contaminants entering the lake via the groundwater and numerous stormwater drains. These impacts have been significantly addressed through View of the City from the northern end of the reserve installation of nutrient stripping channels and sediment ponds on the east perimeter of the reserve and other management strategies, such as public education.

Birdlife gathering on the foreshore

BIODIVERSITY South west island and foreshore area to be rehabilitated Lake Monger Reserve underwent significant modification since European settlement, including the removal of all the indigenous vegetation causing deterioration of the water quality. Throughout the 1980/90’s native vegetation was largely returned to the reserve and today it provides an important habitat and drought refuge for waterbirds and tortoises.

There are six recognised habitats at Lake Monger Reserve including deep fresh water, shallow fresh water, the bare lake edge, grassland, parkland lawns and the native reed beds, making Lake Monger Reserve an attractive location for numerous fauna species.

Lake Monger Reserve is also a popular tourist attraction promoted in postcards, leaflets and tourist bureaus as a place where you can experience and be part of an Australian wetland as well as see our state emblem, the black swan. South west rest area

4 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Lake Monger Reserve has a history of both Aboriginal and European usage.

The lake and its surrounds are known to be a mythological site of current significance to Aboriginal people due to its association with the Swan River Wagal. It is thought that in its journey to the sea the Wagal deviated from its route and rose from the ground creating Lake Monger and on re- entering, cut a subterranean tunnel to Melville Water, which according to tradition still exists today (City of Perth 1992). It was also a gathering point in summer due to its available food resources of fish, water fowl, turtles, frogs and vegetable foods.

Presently Lake Monger Reserve is heavily utilised by the public for passive recreation such as bird watching, exercising and picnicking. Enjoying the serenity of Lake Monger When the Europeans arrived they saw different opportunities for the lake. Lake Monger Reserve became one of the principal aquatic resorts of the city during the early part of the 20th century with rowing, yachting and swimming facilities, In February 2008 a survey was conducted of visitors and before it gradually became more valued for its aesthetic the immediate residents surrounding Lake Monger Reserve appeal prior to World War II. aimed at gathering ideas and suggestions for improving the lake’s environment and facilities and views on works yet to By the end of the 1960s, a large proportion of Lake Monger be completed from the current Lake Monger Management Reserve had been reclaimed by the disposal of the City of Plan 1993-1998 and Rehabilitation Plan 1995. Perth refuse or filling with dredged lake sediments creating low-lying land which provided grassed recreation fields. The results of the survey showed 89% of participants supported the works yet to be completed. The survey also indicated a high level of overall satisfaction with the reserve in its current state with the most popular features being its beauty, tranquillity and wildlife.

Lake Monger jetty, promenade and pavillion, 1914 (Courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/11, 000473D)

Raised walkway over the nutrient stripping channel and sediment pond

5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

In managing Lake Monger Reserve and undertaking improvements and other works outlined in this management plan, the Town of Cambridge pursues the following broad principles:

THE VISION The vision statement for Lake Monger Reserve is:

“For Lake Monger Reserve to be recognised as a Conservation Wetland and a significant recreational facility enjoyed and managed with the community.”

Birds in flight Black swans enjoying a paddle on the foreshore

LONG-TERM GOAL The long-term goal for Lake Monger Reserve has been defined as:

“To establish an ecologically sustainable system within Lake Monger Reserve, ensuring its long term viability; and to continue the Reserve’s positive contribution to the quality of life of those who live in and are visitors to the area.”

PRINCIPLE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE The principal management objective for Lake Monger Reserve is:

“To continue biodiversity conservation and restoration of Lake Monger Reserve to achieve a more diverse and self sustaining ecosystem that provides a variety of fauna habitats, improves water quality, enhances and protects the natural and historical value and allows for passive recreation, education and community involvement.”

6 PLAN WORKS

LAKE AND STORMWATER

OBJECTIVE To improve and maintain the lakes water quality to an acceptable level ensuring that the lake environment is able to support a variety of environmental and social values.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS Since the development of the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 there have been several supporting documents pertaining to stormwater and groundwater quality with the significant contribution of nutrients recognised as coming from the groundwateer particularly from the areas east of the Lake. Studies were undertaken to determine the nutrient loads and levels of other contaminants entering the lake through stormwater drains and locate point sources and investigate various methods of treating stormwater to improve the quality of drainage waters.

An intensive rehabilitation program was then implemented to mitigate some of the impacts of the stormwater drains Fauna refuge island and nutrient stripping channel on east and the contributing nutrient input. This was achieved by perimeter creating nutrient stripping channels and sediment ponds in front of the drains from the north along the eastern edge FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES near the freeway and planting fringing and emergent native vegetation. On-going water quality monitoring and lake level Ongoing water quality monitoring and understanding of the management has also continued annually. mechanisms involved in the release of nutrients from the sediment and input from the surrounding environment and investigation into the feasibility of intercepting groundwater flow into the lake from Mt Hawthorn to reduce contaminants entering the lake.

Priorities for years 1 to 5 • Upgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan River drain to provide greater flexibility with water quality management. • Continue water quality monitoring and lake level management. • Develop and implement a program that monitors the effectiveness of the planted fringing native vegetation in minimising the nutrient input into the Lake. Rehabilitated drains, emptying into sediment collecting pond which then flows into the nutrient stripping channel prior to • Investigate measures to reduce nutrients entering the entering the lake along east perimeter. Lake • Implement measures to reduce nutrients entering the Lake

Priorities for years 6 to 10 • Redirect drain in south west corner towards the island to help with nutrient stripping.

Mounts Bay Outlet Drain Drain on western perimeter 7 FAUNA

OBJECTIVE To recognise and preserve the importance of Lake Monger Reserve as a regionally significant wildlife habitat and drought refuge on the Swan Coastal Plain by: raising the profile of these functions within the community; encouraging a diversity of native aquatic and non-aquatic species; and by implementing management procedures to reduce the impact of introduced or nuisance fauna on the Reserve.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS There has been extensive progress with regards to increasing the fauna habitat around the lake. Refuge islands have been developed and extensive habitats created due to large rehabilitation works on the eastern side adjacent to the freeway. Signs instructing visitors to refrain from feeding the birds have been erected and the health of the birds has improved since this was done. There are also ongoing works to remove rocks from around the lake edge to help reduce injury and improve the health of the swans.

A major fauna management issue for Lake Monger Reserve has always included controlling midge outbreaks. Use of midge lights and midge zappers have not been effective. However, midge reductions have been noticed as a result of rehabilitation and improved lake water quality. This method has been viewed as a priority and will be continued. Community participation in lake cleanup

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Ongoing protection of native fauna through: 1. Maintaining a diverse fauna habitat. 2. Conducting research of populations to establish habitat requirements. 3. Improving community awareness and provide opportunities for education. 4. Developing a community response plan for midge outbreaks.

Priorities for years 1 to 5 Occurrence of bumblefoot on swan • Removal of all concrete ramps, paving and rubble at the southern end of the lake to help reduce the occurrence of bumblefoot and improve the health of the swans. • Vegetate the southern end of Lake Monger Reserve along the lake edge to help discourage wildlife from accessing the road and to provide shelter. • Develop management protocols to manage health issues affecting fauna (e.g. botulism outbreaks). • Monitor midge populations and advise the community of precautionary actions. • Develop and implement a program for survey work to assist in understanding the usage of Lake Monger by fauna. • Maintain feral animal control

Priorities for years 6 to 10

Lake Monger supplies habitat and food for breeding swans None allocated at this time

8 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

OBJECTIVE To restore the ecological communities within Lake Monger Reserve in order to provide a variety of fauna habitats for breeding, feeding and nesting. Improve water quality and enhance and protect both the natural and historical value, understanding and appreciation of the reserve.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS From the recommendations within the Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan 1995 restoration activities have been undertaken along the entire eastern edge of the Lake including a complete reconstruction of the lake edge and the creation of a habitat island, nutrient stripping ponds and channels. Due to the success of the rehabilitation, a vegetation thinning program was required to allow for continued views of the lake from the walk trail. Weed control and other maintenance procedures have also been ongoing within the reserve. Thriving rehabilitation along nutrient stripping channel on east perimeter

Rehabilitation of east fauna refuge island Nature walk through eastern rehabilitated area

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Priorities for years 6 to 10 Ongoing ecological restoration through: • Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low 1. Continued rehabilitation of the lake edge. shrubs for under utilised grassed areas along Lake 2. Managing impediments to ecological functioning such as Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory fire, weeds, water quality and pests. Street and bowling club. 3. Encouraging public awareness, education and direct • Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old involvement in restoration efforts. freeway access road near the dog exercise area in the south east. • Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the Priorities for years 1 to 5 overflow pipe area in northern section of the reserve near • Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with the Powis Street carpark. indigenous plants including the removal of exotic species to provide additional habitat requirements for fauna without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road. • Explore better pedestrian access across the western edge of the lake which is flood prone, by possible creation of an inundation zone accompanied by rehabilitation works and raised walkway. • Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and management plan for the island in the south west of the lake including weed control and vegetated channel to improve environmental values. • Continue to focus weed control programs in priority areas, including rehabilitation sites and on targeted species. • Continue to monitor and maintain all rehabilitation works. South-west island covered in bull rush (Typha orientalis) 9 TREES AND TURF

OBJECTIVE To develop a landscape character at Lake Monger reserve which enhances its function as a recreation reserve, a wildlife sanctuary and a healthy permanent wetland.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS There is ongoing maintenance of turf areas and existing trees, including mowing, top dressing and renovation, as well as maintenance of trees such as pruning, removal (when necessary) and re-planting. The replacement of the manual irrigation system with automatic has commenced and is 50% complete. Remaining sections include south and north of the bowling club. Areas that will not be irrigated include the east side of the reserve and the dog exercise area. This ensures the most efficient application of water and conforms to the Department of Water license requirements.

Dog exercise area

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Ongoing tree and turf management through: 1. Continued maintenance of open grassed areas for recreation. 2. Minimising unused open grassed areas through planting of native vegetation to create a more natural environment and reduce water consumption. 3. Provision of more shaded areas.

Priorities for years 1 to 5 • Develop and implement a native tree planting program north and west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area to provide additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not obstruct Public open space the views of the surrounding residents. • Continue the replacement of the manual irrigation system to automatic. • Create a special events grassed area in the south-west corner of the reserve. • Maintain all turf areas including mowing, top dressing and renovation. • Undertake tree management including pruning, removal and re-planting. • Monitor and maintain all irrigation systems including upgrades.

Priorities for years 6 to 10 • Retain palms and pine trees on Lake Monger Drive to preserve the European Heritage. However, remove them and replace with native tree species only if they die or become unsafe.

Bowling club surrounds

10 RISK MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE To provide a safe experience for all users and to protect the conservation and landscape values of Lake Monger Reserve.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS Upgrades and repairs to the recreation path around Lake Monger have been undertaken including a dual-use path and pram and bike ramps. A path light upgrade program has also commenced and security lighting erected at the Gregory Street carpark. Reserve facilities such as playgrounds and park furniture are monitored and maintained regularly, including safety surface replacement. Safety signage has been installed and the Powis Street carpark was developed to reduce the congestion at the Lake Monger Drive carparks. Tourist buses are restricted to the Powis Street carpark only.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Ongoing risk management through; 1. Maintaining path surfaces to provide for safe usage. 2. Ensuring facilities comply with relevant design standards and specifications. 3. Monitor visitor usage to get a better understanding of Pedestrian and cyclist activity on recreation path users and their requirements. 4. Encourage socially responsible behaviour.

Priorities for years 1 to 5 • Continue with the staged replacement of the recreation path to improve safety and usability for visitors. • Continue implementing path light upgrade program to manage public safety risks. • Develop and implement a visitor monitoring program to identify the different users and their requirements. • Continue to monitor and maintain facilities (playground, park furniture and other infrastructure) to the relevant standards. • Continue regular patrols to manage visitor access and compliance with regulations. • Manage possible health risk issues regarding water quality through warning signs. • Monitor safe pedestrian access requirements to Lake Monger Reserve across Lake Monger Drive.

Priorities for years 6 to 10 Recreation path along Lake Monger Drive • Investigate measures to control the speed of cyclists on the recreational path around Lake Monger Reserve to minimise conflict.

11 VISITATION AND RECREATION

OBJECTIVE To provide and enhance safe and suitable access for all reserve users and manage environmentally friendly recreation opportunities that are compatible with the long term integrity of Lake Monger Reserve’s values.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS Lake Monger Reserve is a regionally significant recreational reserve with facilities such as the bowling club, the walk and cycle path as well as the playgrounds, barbeques and toilets.

There have been significant improvements made to the recreational facilities of Lake Monger Reserve. These have included, the construction of a nature trail along the eastern side through the rehabilitated areas; upgrades to the current recreational path; expansion of the path from Powis Street South-west playground to the toilet facilities; upgrade of the toilets on Lake Monger Drive and Dodd Street; construction of an accessible path to Priorities for years 1 to 5 the south west playground; replacement of the south west, • Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and relocate vehicle south east and north west playground equipment and sandpit; turnaround point in line with the toilets. a perimeter fence at the south west playground; additional • Install distance markers at approximately 500 metre rubbish bins; park furniture and drinking fountains; barbeque spacing along the recreation path to identify the distance facilities at the west end of Dodd Street and south east travelled around the lake with start point at the information playground; and the creation of two viewing platforms over shelter. the lake at the eastern and northern perimeter to increase • Remove centre carpark along Lake Monger Drive to the appreciation and experience of visitors to the reserve. reduce the conflict between car, cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve the natural environment. FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES • Install a sign when the central car park is removed advising Ongoing provision for safe and suitable visitor access and there is alternative parking on the north side. usage through: • Realign recreation path path on western side to behind the 1. Balancing visitor access with conservation by providing area prone to flooding and investigate the installation of a appropriate access. raised pathway over inundation zone. 2. Providing for a multiple of uses along the recreation path • Realign recreation path along Lake Monger Drive to network. between the palm trees and pine trees. 3. Providing universal access for people with disabilities, • Develop a master plan for the provision of a new consistent with relevant standards and codes. recreational amenity at the northern end of the reserve 4. Regularly seek community feedback on reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The facilities could management and visitor facilities. include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility (subject to a separate feasibility study). • Investigate opportunity to install outdoor exercise equipment. • Install shade sails to the playground areas. • Install a picnic facility in the south west area of the Reserve in close proximity to the playground

Priorities for years 6 to 10 • Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger Drive and relocate to near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds (size and location yet to be designed). • Investigate the practicality of the present location of the toilet blocks on Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street and possible relocation to the new car parks and playground areas. North west barbeque area and playground • When the viewing platforms require replacement an 12 alternative to the sunken pillars will be used. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY LIAISON

OBJECTIVE To protect Lake Monger Reserve’s conservation values and deliver a safe, high quality visitor experience by ensuring co-operative management between adjacent landowners and managers.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS There has been ongoing liaison with adjoining property owners and land managers. The State Tourism Commission, Main Roads WA and the Town of Vincent have contributed funds to the rehabilitation of the east side of Lake Monger adjacent the freeway. Since 1993 Lake Monger Reserve has played host to the Department of Health’s DonateWest annual tree planting ceremony to commemorate organ and tissue donors.

A Lake Monger Reserve Working Group Committee was formed and included representatives from the Town of Cambridge Council and community members with the purpose of managing the improvement program for the reserve. The Department of Indigenous Affairs and Department of Environment and Conservation are regularly Organ Donor Board consulted regarding relevant improvement works. Priorities for years 1 to 5 • Establish opportunities to increase liaison and information FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES exchange with stakeholders and develop stronger relationships. Ongoing liaison with neighbours and land managers through: • Promote education and community awareness of activities 1. Maintaining involvement in external planning (e.g. occurring within Lake Monger Reserve. Metropolitan Region Scheme, Town Planning Scheme • Continue to support organ donor tree planting ceremony and development proposals) to ensure ongoing protection but reconsider the type and location of the tree being and integration of Lake Monger Reserve. planted. 2. Continued liaison with stakeholder groups to encourage • Continue to support and strengthen relationships with ongoing preservation and integrated management. community groups that are actively caring for Lake 3. Continued liaison with community groups and general Monger Reserve. public and support for community group based projects. • Relocate wishing well to the north of the reserve in the 4. Maintaining the Lake Monger Reserve Working Group general vicinity of the proposed north lake monger Committee to manage future programs. reserve master plan area. The Council donates any funds collected to the Speech and Hearing Centre. 5. Continued support of the organ donor tree planting ceremony to commemorate organ and tissue donors. Priorities for years 6 to 10 None allocated at this time

Lake Monger Primary School

Lake Monger Working Group representatives 13 INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION

OBJECTIVE To encourage awareness and appreciation of Lake Monger Reserve related to its values and uses, through interpretive and educational services and facilities.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS An information shelter was built in 2000 near the Powis Street carpark along with interpretive and informative signage about the vesting of Lake Monger; the aims and progress of the rehabilitation; the function of the eastern edge as a nutrient biofilter and fauna habitat; key vegetation types and illustrations of key fauna; requests to owners to keep their dogs on leads and on the path; educational signage to inform visitors of acceptable activities within the reserve; and fauna management.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Ongoing information, education and interpretation through: One of the information signs found at Lake Monger Reserve 1. Promoting Lake Monger Reserve as a demonstration area for urban wetland management through education programs, tours, publications and community activities. Priorities for years 1 to 5 2. Natural and cultural heritage interpretative and education • Upgrade the current interpretive and information signage, planning using a variety of techniques to reach a wider placing them on the existing plinths and strategically audience. around the lake. Signs to detail the fauna species that 3. Promoting Lake Monger Reserve as a significant wildlife inhabit the lake, the vegetation and the Aboriginal and refuge, recreational facility and culturally significant urban European historical background to create a sense of wetland. identity and affiliation with Lake Monger Reserve. • Prepare and implement an education program that encompasses the natural and cultural history of Lake Monger Reserve. • Develop relationships with local schools and community groups to promote awareness of the rehabilitation and conservation prospects of Lake Monger Reserve. • Develop suitable entry statements to include the Aboriginal name of “Galup” for Lake Monger and identify appropriate locations around the reserve.

Priorities for years 6 to 10 • Develop and implement a promotional plan that builds an appropriate identity for Lake Monger Reserve. • Support the use of the reserve in research programmes to enhance understanding of the environmental, social and historical values of the reserve.

Interpretive and Information shelter at northern end of Lake Monger Reserve

14 CULTURAL HERITAGE

OBJECTIVE To maintain, conserve and increase public awareness of the cultural heritage of Lake Monger Reserve and to ensure the management of the reserve recognises the significance of the site to Aboriginal people.

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS Cultural heritage information has been incorporated into interpretive signage. Significant liaison was undertaken with relevant groups and indigenous families prior to and during the development of the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 and Rehabilitation Plan 1995 to ensure cultural heritage values were conserved. The Town of Cambridge is currently in consultation with relevant indigenous groups and families and a consultant has been appointed to facilitate regular meetings and liaison with regard to continued works within Lake Monger Reserve.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES Ongoing protection of cultural heritage values through: 1. Identifying, conserving and promoting the cultural A couple sit on the grass at Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of heritage of Lake Monger Reserve. Battye Library-BA 1104/13, 000475D) 2. Compiling and documenting the cultural history for interpretive programs. Priorities for years 1 to 5 3. Designing facilities and undertaking management that • Collect, document and promote Aboriginal, colonial and consider and retain Lake Monger Reserve’s cultural contemporary history to increase public awareness of attributes. Lake Monger Reserve’s cultural heritage. 4. Continue liaison with organisations and relevant • Incorporate the Aboriginal history of Lake Monger Reserve indigenous groups and families that have a cultural link in interpretive material including signs, sculptures, and ongoing interest in Lake Monger Reserve. paintings etc. • Ensure any upgrading work conducted on the reserve is in accordance with the Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972-1980 and in consultation with relevant Aboriginal groups.

Priorities for years 6 to 10 • Organise, as appropriate, traditional Aboriginal ceremonies/events.

Aboriginal campsite around early 1900s (Courtesy of Battye Library-54500P)

Historical uses of Lake Monger Reserve (courtesy of Battye Library-012237D) 15 CONCLUSION

South view from Lake Monger Reserve

IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

This review has identified 62 priorities (recommendations) of which 29 are for on-ground works. These have been prioritised and are included in the following 10-year program.

This program will assist in carrying out the works by including the projects shown in each year in the Town’s budget development process annually.

Although a 10-year program is planned for all the works, their completion will depend on appropriate funds being allocated annually. The implementation program will require updating annually.

REVIEW

Minor amendments to the plan may be required during its 10-year term to allow for adaptive management. Any major changes proposed will require public review and comment, Aboriginal heritage consultation, Council endorsement and ministerial approval.

This plan is due for formal review in 2018.

16 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

Mapref ProjectDetails Workstobeprogrammed No. Year1Year2Year3 Year4Year5Year6Year7Year8Year9Year10 LakeandStormwaterManagement 1 Upgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan River drain to provide greater flexibilitywithwaterqualitymanagement. 9 NA Continuewaterqualitymonitoringandlakelevelmanagement. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Develop and implement a program that monitors the effectiveness of the planted fringingnativevegetationinminimisingthenutrientinputintotheLake. 9 2 Redirectdraininsouthwestcornertowardstheislandtohelpwithnutrientstripping. 9 NA InvestigatemeasurestoreducenutrientsenteringLakeMongerReservefrom groundwater 99 NA ImplementmeasurestoreducenutrientsenteringLakeMongerReservefrom groundwater 999 FaunaHabitat 3 Removal of all concrete ramps, paving and rubble at the southern end of the lake to helpreducetheoccurrenceofbumblefootandimprovethehealthoftheswans. 99 NA Vegetate the southern end of Lake Monger Reserve along the lake edge to help discouragewildlifefromaccessingtheroadandtoprovideshelter. 999 NA Develop management protocols to manage health issues affecting fauna (e.g. botulismoutbreaks). 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Monitormidgepopulationsandadvisecommunityofprecautionaryactions. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Develop and implement a program for survey work to assist in understanding the usageofLakeMongerbyfauna. 9 9 999 NA Maintainferalanimalcontrol 9 9 9 999999 9 EcologicalRestoration 4 Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with indigenous plants including the removal of exotic species to provide additional habitat requirements for fauna withoutreducingtheviewsofthelakeandtodiscouragewildlifeaccessingtheroad. 999 5 Facilitate better pedestrian access across the western edge of the lake which is flood prone, by creating an inundation zone accompanied by rehabilitation works and raisedwalkway. 99 6 Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and management plan for the island in the south west of the lake including weed control and vegetated channel to improveenvironmentalvalues. 9 NA Continue to focus weed control programs in priority areas, including rehabilitation sitesandontargetedspecies. 9 9 9 999999 9 17 NA Continuetomonitorandmaintainallrehabilitationworks. 9 9 9 999999 9 18 ProjectDetails Workstobeprogrammed Year1Year2Year3 Year4Year5Year6Year7Year8Year9Year10 7 Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low shrubs for under utilised grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory Streetandbowlingclub. 99 8 Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old freeway access road near the dogexerciseareainthesoutheast. 9 9 Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the overflow pipe area in northern sectionofthereservenearthePowisStreetcarpark. 9 TreesandTurf 10 Develop and implement a native tree planting program to provide additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not obstruct the views of the surrounding residents (north and west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercisearea). 99999 11 Continuethereplacementofthemanualirrigationsystemtoautomatic. 99 12 CreateaspecialeventsgrassedareainthesouthͲwestcornerofthereserve. 999 NA Maintainallturfareasincludingmowing,topdressingandrenovation. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Undertaketreemanagementincludingpruning,removalandreͲplanting. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Monitorandmaintainallirrigationsystemsincludingupgrades. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Retain palms and pine trees on Lake Monger Drive to preserve the European heritage. However, remove them and replace them with native tree species only if they die or becomeunsafe. 9 9 9 999999 9 RiskManagement 13 Continue with the staged replacement of the recreation path to improve safety and usabilityforvisitors. 999999 14 Continueimplementingpathlightupgradeprogramtomanagepublicsafetyrisks. 9999 NA Develop and implement a visitor monitoring program to identify the different users andtheirrequirements. 99 NA Continue to monitor and maintain facilities (playground and park furniture) to the relevantstandards. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Continueregularpatrolstomanagevisitoraccessandcompliancewithregulations. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Monitor the suitable safety of safe pedestrian access requirements to Lake Monger Reserve across Lake Monger Drive 99 NA Managepossiblehealthriskissuesregardingwaterqualitythroughwarningsigns. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Investigate measures to control the speed of cyclists on the recreational path around LakeMongerReservetominimisepedestrian/cyclistconflict 99 ProjectDetails Workstobeprogrammed Year1Year2Year3 Year4Year5Year6Year7Year8Year9Year10 VisitationandRecreation 15 Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and relocate vehicle turnaround point to be in line withthetoilets. 9 16 Install distance markers at approximately 500 metre spacing along the recreation path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with start point at northern end near information shelter. 9 17 Remove centre carpark along Lake Monger Drive to ireduce the conflict between cars, cyclists,peopleandwildlifeandimprovethenaturalenvironment 99 18 Install a sign when the central car park is removed advising there is car parking space offPowisStreet. 99 19 Realign recreation path on western side to behind the area prone to flooding and investigatetheinstallationofaraisedpathwayoverinundationzone. 99 20 Realign recreation path along Lake Monger Drive to between the palm trees and pine trees. 9 21 *Develop a master plan for the provision of a new recreational amenity at the northern end of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The facilities could include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility. 9 NA Investigateopportunitytoinstalloutdoorexerciseequipment. 99 22 Installshadesailstotheplaygroundareas 99 23 Install a picnic facility in the south west area of the Reserve in close proximity to the playground. 9 24 Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger Drive and relocate to be near to thesouthwesternandsoutheasternexistingplaygrounds. 99 25 Investigate the practicality of the present location of the toilet blocks on Lake Monger DriveandGregoryStreetandrelocatetothenewcarparksandplaygroundareas. 99 26 When the viewing platforms require replacement an alternative to the sunken pilars willbeused. 9 PlanningandCommunityLiaison NA Establish opportunities to increase liaison and information exchange with stakeholdersanddevelopstrongerrelationships. 9 999999 9 NA Promote education and community awareness of activities occurring within Lake MongerReserve. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Continue to support organ donor tree planting ceremony but reconsider the type and locationofthetreebeingplanted. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Continue to support and strengthen relationships with community groups that are activelycaringforLakeMongerReserve. 9 9 9 999999 9 27 Relocate wishing well to the north of the reserve in the general vicinity of the proposednorthlakemongerreservemasterplanarea.TheCouncildonatesanyfunds

19 collectedtotheSpeechandHearingCentre. 9

*This proposal is to be referred to the DEC Swan Regional Office after design stage completed. 20 Pro jectDetails Workstobeprogrammed Year1Year2Year3 Year4Year5Year6Year7Year8Year9Year10 Information,InterpretationandEducation

28 Upgrade the current interpretive and information signage, placing them on the existing plinths and strategically around the lake. Signs to detail the fauna species that inhabit the lake, the vegetation and the Aboriginal and European historical backgroundtocreateasenseofidentityandaffiliationwithLakeMonger. 9 NA Prepare and implement an education program that encompasses the natural and culturalhistoryofLakeMongerReserve. 9 999999 9 NA Develop relationships with local schools and community groups to promote awarenessoftherehabilitationandconservationprospectsofLakeMonger. 9 9 999999 9 29 Develop suitable entry statements to include the Aboriginal name of “Galup” for Lake Mongerandidentifyappropriatelocationsaroundthereserve. 99 NA Develop and implement a promotional plan that builds an appropriate identity for LakeMongerReserve. 9 9 999999 9 NA Support the use of the Reserve in research programmes to enhance understanding of theenvironmental,socialandhistoricalvaluesofthereserve. 9 9 9 999999 9 Cultural HeritageHeritage NA Collect, document and promote Aboriginal, colonial and contemporary history to increasepublicawarenessofLakeMongerReserve’sculturalheritage. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Incorporate the Aboriginal history of Lake Monger in interpretive material including signs,sculptures,paintingsetc. 9 NA Ensure any upgrading work conducted on the reserve is in accordance with the Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972Ͳ1980 and in consultation with relevantAboriginalgroups. 9 9 9 999999 9 NA Organise,asappropriate,traditionalAboriginalceremonies/events. 9 9 9 999999 9

timeframe9 allocatedtotask REFERENCES

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (2006), Bold Park Management Plan 2006-2011,Government of Western Australia, Perth.

Burke, S (2003), A Report of an Archeologcal Monitoring of Galup (Lake Monger) Western Australia, for The Town of Cambridge, Perth.

City of Perth (1992a), Lake Monger Management Plan 1993- 1998 Part 1-Background, Department of Parks gardens and Landscape, Perth.

City of Perth (1992b), Lake Monger Management Plan 1993- 1998 Part 2-Plan for Management, Department of Parks gardens and Landscape, Perth.

Department of Indigenous Affairs (2008), Aboriginal Heritage Enquiry System, from http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/Heritage/ Inquiry/

Martinick McNulty Pty Ltd (1998a), Lake Monger Groundwater Study: Phase 1, for Town of Cambridge, Perth.

Martinick McNulty Pty Ltd (1998b), Lake Monger Stormwater Monitoring, for Town of Cambridge, Perth.

Regeneration Technology Pty Ltd (1995), Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan-east and south-east areas, Perth.

Town of Cambridge (2006), Town of Cambridge Annual Report, Perth.

21 OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED WORKS (MAP) Lake and Stormwater legend Upgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan River drain to 1 provide greater flexibility with water quality management. reserve boundary 2 Redirect drain in south west corner towards the island to help with existing parking nutrient stripping.

exiexistingsting ttoilet Fauna Habitat Removal of all concrete ramps, paving and rubble at the southern end 3 POWIS STREET existing hhigh points of the lake to help improve the health of the swans. existing turf area Ecological Restoration 29 existing tu Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with indigenous 9 4 plants including the removal of exotic species to provide additional rehabirehabilitationlitata completed habitat requirements for fauna without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road. rehrehabilitationabilitata area LAKE MONGER BOLD PARK 21 proposed (low native proposedd 5 Explore better pedestrian access across the western edge of the lake PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY 28 vegvegetation)etatioon which is flood prone by possible creation of an inundation zone SCHOOL, SPEECH 27 accompanied by rehabilitation works and raised walkway. natnatureure trtraila AND HEARING Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and management plan 16 recreation upgrade 6 for the island in the south west corner of the lake including weed control CENTRE LEASE recreation and vegetated channel to improve environmental values. comcompletedpleted 26 28 Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low shrubs for under- DODD STREET 15 recreation upgrade 7 proposed utilised grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory Street and bowling club. 29 4 raised recreation path Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old freeway access 21 proposed 8 road near the dog exercise area in the south east. master plan boundary Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the overflow pipe area 9 in northern section of the reserve near the Powis Street car park. 7 organ donor board relocate Trees and Turf playground Develop and implement a native tree planting program to provide 10 additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not picnic facility obstruct the views of the surrounding residents (along the west side of 10 5 Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area). 13 11 Continue the replacement of the manual irrigation system to automatic. 19 Create a special events grassed area in the south-west corner of the 12 reserve. 11 Risk Management pedestrian 13 Continue with the staged replacement of the recreation path to improve bridge safety and usability for visitors. Continue implementing path light upgrade program to improve safety 14 and usability for visitors.

Visitation and Recreation Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and relocate vehicle turnaround 15 point in line with the toilets sediment collecting Install of distance markers at approximately 500m spacing along the 7 10 ponds intercepting 16 recreation path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with stormwater drains start point at northern end near information shelter. 4 Remove centre car park along Lake Monger Drive to reduce the conflict 17 between cars, cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve the natural environment. nature trail, boardwalk, lake monger 18 Install a sign when central car park is removed advising there is viewing platform and alternative parking on the north side. 26 28 25 nutrient stripping channel Realign recreation path on western side to behind the area prone to 19 flooding and investigate the installation of a raised pathway over inundation zone. M IT Realign pedestrian path along Lake Monger Drive to between the palm C 20 H trees and pine trees. E 14 L

GREGORY STREET GREGORY L Develop a master plan for the provision of a new recreational amenity at BOWLING 21 F the northern end of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The CLUB LEASE R facilities could include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing 7 E E toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility. W A 22 Install shade sails to the playgrounds. Y Install a picnic facility in the south-west area of the Reserve in close fauna refuge 23 proximately to the playground. & nesting island Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger Drive and relocate 24 to near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds. Investigate the practicality of the present location of the toilet blocks on 6 28 25 Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street and possible relocation to the new car parks and playground areas. 10 When the viewing platforms require replacement an alternative to the southern lake edge 8 26 13 sunken pillars will be used. 11 1 Planning and Community Liaison 24 27 Relocate wishing well to the north of the reserve in the general vicinity 13 of the proposed north lake monger reserve master plan area. The 2 4 22 24 3 3 3 Council donates any funds collected to the Speech and Hearing Centre. 28 20 7 12 23 22 18 Information, Interpretation and Education 17 29 28 Upgrade the current interpretive and information signage, placing them 25 10 on the existing plinths and strategically around the lake. RIVE R D Develop suitable entry statements to include the Aboriginal name of NGE dog 29 MO “Galup” for Lake Monger and identify appropriate locations around the KE reserve. 29 LA exercise area

Ongoing Maintenance works • Maintenance of turf including trees & irrigation systems • Maintenance of rehabilitated areas LAKE MONGER RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2008-2018 • Maintenance of infrastructure assets APPENDIX ONE

LOCAL COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE SUMMARY OF RESULTS - FEBRUARY 2008

Your Priority Level

Item 1 5 Total % Yes No. Description of Existing Proposed Works Yes (High) 2 3 4 (Low) No Votes Votes 1 Water Level Control upgrade the control mechanism on outlet drain to 1.1 assist water level control 128 71 21 18 2 7 3 131 98% 2 Southern Lake Edge rehabilitate between lake edge and recreation path to 2.1 improve environmental values 120 54 27 19 4 7 18 138 87% retain existing landscape concept between recreation path and Lake Monger drive (including irrigated turf 2.2 and with palms and pine trees) to retain European Heritage 119 50 26 21 6 6 19 138 86% remove existing carparks along Lake Monger drive and relocate in the general vicinity of the south 2.3 western and south eastern existing playgrounds to improve traffic management along Lake Monger Drive 80 33 10 13 7 11 62 142 56% 3 Island and Drain develop a rehabilitation plan including weed control 3.1 and vegetated channel to improve environmental values 136 62 24 29 4 6 3 139 98%

3.2 redirect drain towards island to help with nutrient stripping 131 55 29 29 5 4 2 133 98% 4 Special Events Area maintain a special events zone to support community 4.1 activities/participation 134 42 27 30 10 15 9 143 94% 5 Recreation Path continue the staged replacement of path to improve 5.1 safety and usability for visitors 139 63 27 23 7 6 3 142 98% Continue implementing path light upgrade program to 5.2 improve safety and usability for visitors 139 76 22 15 7 7 4 143 97% 6 Pest Control

6.1 implement midge control unit program from south east to north west picnic areas 138 80 21 9 4 6 6 144 96% 7 Existing Turf Areas implement indigenous tree planting program (at 40m 7.1 spacing and max 15m tree height) to improve environmental and amenity values 121 44 25 34 12 6 20 141 86% install automatic irrigation systems to reduce 7.2 groundwater consumption 136 53 29 32 5 6 5 141 96% 8 Area Prone to Flooding identify issues with water inundation adjacent to and 8.1 including the path to improve safety and usability for visitors 116 30 20 30 17 12 23 139 83% rehabilitate inundation area with indigenous plants to 8.2 increase biodiversity and aesthetics 121 36 31 26 11 11 15 136 89%

8.3 integration of a raised pathway over low lying area or raise path to 14m AHD to improve access to this area 103 22 23 23 13 16 30 133 77%

24 Your Priority Level

Item 1 5 Total % Yes No. Description of Existing Proposed Works Yes (High) 2 3 4 (Low) No Votes Votes 9 Foreshore weed control and removal of exotic species to 9.1 improve environmental values 128 51 26 23 10 11 10 138 93% rehabilitate between lake edge and recreation path to 9.2 improve environmental values 126 46 29 24 12 10 12 138 91% 10 Potential Amenity Improvement provision of new recreational amenities (eg: café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, 10.1 playground and a low key skate facility). Note: North Lake Monger amenities will be subject of a separate study and further consultation to come. 108 44 19 17 7 10 34 142 76% 11 Freeway Alignment rehabilitate old freeway access road to improve 11.1 environmental values 120 28 20 38 12 14 12 132 91% 12 Dog Exercise Area maintain non-irrigated lawn to retain dog exercise 12.1 facility 123 39 21 26 11 22 11 134 92% implement indigenous tree planting program (at 40m 12.2 spacing and max 15m tree height) to improve environmental and amenity values 125 41 29 26 7 15 18 143 87% 13 Dodd Street Upgrade upgrade road surface and relocate vehicle 13.1 turnaround to be in line with the toilets to improve safety and usability for visitors 117 37 16 27 16 11 22 139 84% 14 Maintenance Works Required to ensure existing assets are maintained to a safe standard and in good working order including: 14.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A rehabilitation, irrigation, playgrounds and other infrastructure

Totals 2708 341 3049 89%

Assessment of Survey 1. Approximately 700 questionnaires were distributed to local residents and another 200 were taken by visitors to the Reserve from three locations around the lake, total 900. 2. A total of 154 completed questionnaires were returned from a total of 900, representing a 17% return rate 3. From the completed questionnaires a total of 2708 Yes votes and 341 NO votes (from a possible 3049) were recorded. This amounts to 89% in support of the works and 11% opposed. 4. The lowest level of support of 56% was recorded against item 2.3, relocation of the south car parks. The remaining items recorded a support level of over 75%.

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0 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 5.1 5.2 6.1 7.1 7.2 8.1 8.2 8.3 9.1 9.2 10.1 11.1 12.1 12.2 13.1 Question Number APPENDIX TWO TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE

LAKE MONGER RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW - ABORIGINAL HERITAGE CONSULTATION

Item No. Description of Proposed Works Project Listed in Project Comments from the Comments from Comments from Comments from Comments Comments Comments from Comments from Current Plan or Not Yet Wilkes Family Iva Hayward- Bropho family Jacobs clan from Garlett from Headland Ballaruk group meeting with Ken Previously Approved Approved Meeting - 21-12-07 Jackson meeting meeting. meeting. 20 family family meeting. 17 Colbung. 27 February by Council by Council @ 10:30am Lake 1 February 2008 18 December December 2007 meeting. 20 meeting. 5 February 2008 2008 Monger Reserve. @ 9:30am Lake 2007. January February 2008 Monger Reserve. 2008

1 Water Level Control 1.1 upgrade the control mechanism on Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed outlet drain 9 2 Southern Lake Edge 2.1 rehabilitate between lake edge and Agreed Agreed Agreed, but Agreed. Waterways Agreed. Agreed Agreed. Lake Ken supports the recreation path ongoing and wetlands are Garlett Monger is a development of consultation/advice sacred places to the family sacred palce to amenities at Lake requested Jacobs, Mourish, interested in the Ballaruk and Monger for the people Evans and Gidjap all Didjarruk people. of Perth. He will not families, who are rehabilitation It is important oppose any descendants of work that they be development there, as Joobaitch, involved on an long as the lake itself is Yalgonga, ongoing basis in not impacted. It is also 9 Midgegooroo and works here. They an important sacred Munday. Lake will oppose any Dreaming site for his Monger was disturbance to people and he believes Yalgonga’s camping the bed of the that public notices to place The lake lake that effect should be should not be erected there. This tampered with. project should form part of the general improvements planned

2.2 retain existing landscape concept Agreed-however if Agreed. Request Agreed, but local Agreed Agreed. Agreed and Agreed Agreed between recreation path and Lake palm or pine trees die path be relocated species should be Garlett also want to Monger drive (including irrigated turf or become unsafe between Palm and used for any family see more local and with palms and pine trees) replace with local tree Pines. new/replacement interested in species replace 9 species plantings all exotic species revegetation in time work

2.3 remove existing carparks along Lake Agreed - Will require Agreed. Request Agreed, but Agreed, but the Agreed. Agreed, subject Agreed, but there Agreed, but Ken noted Monger drive and relocate to south Aboriginal monitors new car park be Aboriginal traditional families Aboriginal to Aboriginal should always be the burials at Home of western and south eastern existing during earthworks constructed away monitors should monitor monitors monitoring of Aboriginal Good Shepherd and playgrounds from lake edge. requested for works in their should be on excavations monitors on hand ones mentioned in the Will require earthworks. ancestors’ lands, as site when when initial book Winjan’s People. Aboriginal monitors Mentioned burials there may be burials ground earthworks are Steps should be taken 9 during initial at Home of Good disturbed disturbance taking place. All to ensure that ground earthworks. Shepherd and is taking work must stop if disturbance does not perhaps nearer place in the human remains disturb the dead lake vicinity of the are uncovered lake

3 Island and Drain 3.1 develop a rehabilitation plan including Agreed Agreed Agreed, but Agreed. Request for Agreed Agreed Agreed, but the Agreed weed control and vegetated channel Aboriginal input plans to be sent to Ballaruk group into plan Rev. C.Jacobs wants to inspect 9 requested. when prepared the plan, once developed

3.2 redirect drain towards island to help Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed

27 with nutrient stripping 9 28 4 Special Events Area 4.1 maintain a special events zone Agreed - Request for Agreed. Request Agreed Agreed, but request Agreed Agreed, and Agreed Agreed Aboriginal dancing that the irrigated regular Aboriginal would like to ceremonies take turf areas be events. Possibility of see occasional place when required. reduced and Town staging indigenous Suggest the converted to bush specific Aboriginal events staged installation of areas with native events from time to here 9 appropriate plants. time Aboriginal Cultural art designed by Aboriginal artist.

5 Recreation Path 5.1 staged replacement of path. Stage 3.2 Agreed - Request Agreed. Request Agreed. Move path Agreed in principle. Agreed Agreed Agreed, but the Agreed of 6, (along east side of lake) has been that bicycles be that the path be re away from lake’s Wants to see further Ballaruk group funded and programmed for banned from using aligned further edge where plans when these wants to see construction this financial year. the path. Request away from the possible are available. further plans of that dogs are banned lakes edge to Suggests further this part of the from path and the increase the meetings to project area in general. The rehabilitation zone implement this Administration and reduce advised that Lake irrigated turf area. Monger is popular with families riding 9 their bikes and walking their dogs around the Lake and do the right thing. However Council can increase the enforcement of its By Laws in relation to this matter. The Wilkes family agreed.

5.2 implement path light upgrade program 9 Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed 6 Pest Control 6.1 implement midge control unit program Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed from south east to north west picnic area 9

7 Existing Turf Areas 7.1 implement indigenous tree planting Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed program (at 40m spacing and max 15m tree height) 9

7.2 install automatic irrigation systems, Agreed - Will require Agreed. Will Agreed. General Agreed Agreed, Agreed, but Agreed Agreed stage four and five remaining to be Aboriginal Monitors require Aboriginal statement that subject to request that done. Stage four (south of the bowling during initial monitors during Aboriginal Aboriginal Aboriginal club) has been funded and earthworks. initial earthworks. monitors should be monitors monitors programmed for construction this on hand when being on site should be on financial year. ground when initial site when disturbance is ground excavations taking place. This disturbance take place 9 is an Aboriginal takes place issue and archaeologists should not be taking the place of indigenous people as monitors 8 Low Lying Area 8.1 identify issues with inundation 9 Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed 8.2 rehabilitate with indigenous plants 9 Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed 8.3 integration of a raised pathway over Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed low lying area or raise path to 14m AHD 9

9 Foreshore 9.1 weed control and removal of exotic Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed species 9

9.2 rehabilitate between lake edge and Agreed Agreed. Request Agreed Agreed Agreed. Agreed Agreed Agreed recreation path for path to be Garlett relocated further family away from lake interested in edge. Plant less all 9 trees compared to rehabilitation the east side of the work lake so that lake views are retained.

10 Potential Amenity Improvement 10.1 integration of new recreational Agreed - Suggest Agreed. Request Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed amenities (eg: café, picnic facilities, installation of to view draft plans playground and/or basic skate park) appropriate lighting for the area when around BBQs etc. ready. Suggest Alternate single person toilets 9 to address undesirable activities. Will not support Kiosk if the sale of alcohol is permitted

11 Freeway Alignment 11.1 rehabilitate old freeway access road Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed, Agreed Agreed Agreed Garlett family interested in 9 all rehabilitation work

12 Dog Exercise Area 12.1 maintain non-irrigated lawn 9 Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed 12.2 implement indigenous tree planting Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed program (at 40m spacing and max 15m tree height) 9

13 Dodd Street Upgrade Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed 13.1 Upgrade Dodd Street in accordance Agreed - Will require Agreed. Will Agreed, but Agreed, but Agreed Agreed, but Agreed Agreed with approved design. This has been Aboriginal Monitors require Aboriginal monitors required Aboriginal monitors request funded and programmed for during initial monitors during during earthworks should be on hand Aboriginal construction this financial year. earthworks. initial earthworks. during initial ground monitors during 9 disturbance excavations 29 30 14 On Going Maintenance Works Agreed Agreed Works required on a day to day basis Agreed Agreed. Request Agreed Agreed, but if major Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed to ensure existing assets are that any works ground disturbance maintained to a safe standard and in requiring is planned then good working order include: excavation of arrangements for Tree pruning removal and planting, ground to advise monitors to be on Repairs upgrades to paths, 9 workers that if they hand should be playgrounds, irrigation mainlines, locate skeletal made bores, fencing, turf, car parks, park remains to stop furniture and other existing work and advise infrastructure. relevant authorities. Other Requests Other Request Other issues Further comment Further Further Further Further comments Raised by the raised by Iva. comment comment comments Wilkes Family: 1. Request an annual 1. Request annual There has not The Jacobs clan Garlett Headland The Ballaruk and For thousands of years meeting be meeting to inform been a good members are the family would family group Didjarruk people Ken’s people looked conducted to discuss of upcoming funded relationship spirit people of the like to quote would like to are the traditional after the country of the upcoming funded works. between the native land. Water is of for see ongoing people from this Southwest, including projects. title holders and central spiritual rehabilitation consultation area, being wetlands and the Town. This importance to them and regarding descendants of waterways, where their should be a new and it is essential revegetation works in this Joobaitch and spirit Dreamings reside. beginning and we that we maintain work important Munday. The That custodianship should all move those wetlands and Aboriginal site. require prior continues today, but forward. Regular waterways that They noted that consultation they share the duties meetings should remain in our city. it is a former regarding any now with the be arranged. There should be no Aboriginal future works at representatives of the tampering with the camping area the important wider population. It is lake bed. and burial Lake Monger important that we all ground sacred site work together to see that our country is not destroyed, but left to the next generation in as good or better condition as when we received it. He will continue to assist in this as long as he can. 2. Request 2. Lake Monger recognition of the and Perry Lakes Aboriginal Name of are two Aboriginal "Galup" for Lake culturally important Monger. locations. Field Survey Results - Second and Final Consultation

22 August 2008. The Ballaruk group represented by Mr Corrie Bodney and Mrs Violet Mippy. The representatives approved the Draft Plan. 24 August 2008. The Wilkes family group represented by Mr Richard Wilkes and Mrs Olive Wilkes. The representatives signed a statement that we approve by following the approved recommendations as discussed at previous meetings. Mr Hart was instructed to add the following comment - monitors for works near registered sites. 25 August 2008. The Garlett family group. The representatives, Mr Greg Garlett and Mr Daniel Garlett, approved the Draft Plan. 26 August 2008. The Bibulmun group and Mr Iva Hayward-Jackson. Mr Ken Colbung, Ms Esandra Colbung and Mr Jackson approved the Draft Plan. 26 August 2008. The Independent Aboriginal Environmental group, represented by Mr Patrick Hume and Mrs Lena Crabbe. The representatives approved the Draft Plan. 27 August 2008. The Bropho family group represented by Ms Bella Bropho and Ms Marie Baker. The representatives approved the Draft Plan subject to the conditions set at the first meeting. 29 August 2008. The Headland/Corunna family group represented by Mr Glen Gillespie and Ms Marion Collard. These representatives also approved the Draft Plan. 18 September 2008. The Jacobs Clan, represented by Rev. Cedric Jacobs and Karen Jacobs, who also approved the Draft Plan. APPENDIX THREE

BACKGROUND/BENEFITS TO ONGROUND WORK

Map Description of Proposed Works Background/Benefit Information Ref No. Lake and Stormwater Management

1 Upgrade the water level control mechanism The control method currently used is made of timber boards to Swan River drain to provide greater placed at the mouth of the drain. The boards are raised flexibility with water quality management. and lowered to adjust water levels in the lake to prevent flooding of the parkland and flushing of the lake.

2 Redirect drain in south west corner towards This drain carries a lot of the pollutants from Lake Monger the island to help with nutrient stripping. Drive and the surrounding suburbs which is being directly deposited into Lake Monger. There are currently no pollutant traps on these drains and therefore some mechanism needs to be put in place to reduce the negative impacts (litter) of the drain on water quality within Lake Monger Reserve.

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program.

Fauna Habitat

3 Removal of all concrete ramps and paving From the historic uses of Lake Monger (boating etc) a lot of at the southern end of the lake to help construction material is still remaining and are starting to reduce the occurrence of bumblefoot and degrade, leaving broken parts along the shoreline. Swans improve the health of the swans. use these old ramps and are constantly walking up and down the shore to get to the open grassed areas to feed. This can result in the swan’s feet getting injured and subsequently infected causing ill health. Some areas have already had excess stones and rubble removed and as a result the number of swans affected by bumblefoot has dropped, therefore it is recommended that this continue.

Ecological Restoration

4 Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake This recommendation is a continuation of the works not edges with indigenous plants to provide completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement additional habitat requirements for fauna Program. without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road.

5 Explore better pedestrian access across Since this area is prone to flooding over the pathway the western edge of the lake which is flood inhibiting pedestrian access, it was thought that by creating prone by possible creation of an inundation an inundation zone in this area and rehabilitating with zone accompanied by rehabilitation works shrubs it would create additional food and habitat for fauna and raised walkway and by raising the walkway over this area, it would resolve the issue of the path becoming inaccessible as well as creating interest and a sense of connection to the lake.

6 Develop and implement a specific The island is dominated by weeds and there are multiple rehabilitation and management plan for the drains entering the lake around this island discharging island in the south west corner of the lake pollutants. By creating a channel and vegetating it with including weed control and vegetated appropriate native species this could help in reducing the channel to improve environmental values. impact of these pollutants on the water quality of the lake. It would also create an additional food and habitat source for fauna.

31 Map Description of Proposed Works Background/Benefit Information Ref No. 7 Develop a rehabilitation plan including Lake Monger Reserve has a lot of open grassed areas that planting of low shrubs for under utilised are not being utilised due to the topography of the area and grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive are currently irrigated. If some of these areas can be and Gregory Street, and between Gregory revegetated with low native shrubs it would reduce the Street and bowling club. consumption of water as well as introducing new visual aspects to the reserve and creating wildlife habitats.

8 Develop and implement a rehabilitation This recommendation is a continuation of the works not plan for the old freeway access road near completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement the dog exercise area in the south east. Program. It aims at improving the visual aspects of the reserve, create fauna habitats and improving the current barrier between the dog exercise area and the body of the reserve.

9 Develop and implement a rehabilitation This is an area of unused open grassland that frequently plan for the overflow pipe area in northern becomes waterlogged or flooded via runoff from the section of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. By rehabilitating this area it would better utilize the carpark. excess water and create a visually pleasing addition to the northern section of the reserve and fauna habitats.

Trees and Turf 10 Develop and implement a native tree This recommendation is a continuation of the works not planting program to provide additional completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program. but does not obstruct the views of the surrounding residents (along the west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area).

11 Create a special events grassed area in the This area of open grassland is suitable for hosting a variety south-west corner of the reserve. of cultural and community activities. It is currently used for the Christmas tree lighting community event.

12 Continue the replacement of the manual This recommendation is a continuation of the works not irrigation system to automatic. completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program. Risk Management 13 Continue with the staged replacement of This recommendation is a continuation of the works not the recreation path to improve safety and completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve usability for visitors. Improvement Program.

14 Continue implementing path light upgrade This recommendation is a continuation of the works not program to improve safety and usability for completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve visitors. Improvement Program.

Visitation and Recreation 15 Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and This recommendation is a continuation of the works not relocate vehicle turnaround point to be in completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve line with the toilets. Improvement Program. It will improve the deteriorating road surface, provide better formalized car parking and reduce the impact on the reserve.

32 Map Description of Proposed Works Background/Benefit Information Ref No. 16 Install distance markers at approximately This was previously done but discontinued and has been 500 meter spacing along the recreation requested as part of the recent consultation process. path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with start point at northern end near information shelter.

17 Remove centre carpark along Lake Monger Council has previously considered this improvement but it Drive to reduce the conflict between cars, has not been progressed. The existing car parks cause the cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve following safety issues: the natural environment. 1. Traffic management problems with entering and exiting the car park. 2. Conflict/safety issues between pedestrians and cars. 3. A large number of birds are attracted to the car parks because of visitors, increasing the congestion to the general area and then cross or attempt to cross the road creating traffic problems.

Removing this carpark will improve traffic management as well as pedestrian and fauna safety.

18 Install a sign when the central car park is This recommendation is a result of the additional public removed advising there is alternative meeting held on site regarding concerns about the removal parking on the north side. and relocation of the car parks and toilets along Lake Monger Drive.

19 Realign pedestrian path on western side to This area is prone to flooding over the pedestrian path. To behind the area prone to flooding and minimize this hazard and improve access during this period investigate the installation of a raised it is recommended that the path be moved further away pathway over inundation zone. from the lake edge and a raised walkway created.

20 Realign pedestrian path along Lake Monger A result of the aboriginal consultation was the suggestion to Drive to between the palm trees and pine move the pedestrian path around the lake further out. The trees. path is currently requiring an upgrade and by moving it further away from the lake edge it will allow more area to be rehabilitated with indigenous plants providing additional food and habitat for fauna as well as creating a barrier for wildlife to Lake Monger Drive.

21 Develop a master plan for the provision of a The Council initially received a community submission in new recreational amenity at the northern 2001 seeking the introduction of a café/kiosk facility. Since end of the reserve near the Powis Street then the Council has decided to produce a master plan for carpark. The facilities could include, a café, the north area of the reserve with the aim of developing and picnic facilities, replacement of existing managing recreational facilities and landscaped areas, toilets, playground equipment and a low meeting the current and future needs of the key key skate facility. stakeholders and incorporating sustainable design principles.

22 Install Shade sails to the playground areas This is a result of the comments made within the initial consultation period.

33 Map Description of Proposed Works Background/Benefit Information Ref No. 23 Install a picnic facility in the south west area This is a result of the comments made within the initial of the Reserve in close proximity to the consultation period. playground. 24 Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Council has previously considered this improvement but it Monger Drive and relocate to be near to the has not been progressed. The existing car parks cause the south western and south eastern existing following safety issues: playgrounds. 1. Traffic management problems with entering and exiting the car park. 2. Conflict/safety issues between pedestrians and cars. 3. A large number of birds are attracted to the car parks because of visitors, increasing the congestion to the general area and then cross or attempt to cross the road creating traffic problems. 25 Investigate the practicality of the present The existing location of the Lake Monger Drive toilet is not location of the toilet blocks on Lake Monger in close proximity to picnic/recreation facilities such as the Drive and Gregory Street and possible picnic facility in the south east area of the reserve and the relocation to the new car parks and very popular playground facility in the south west area. playground areas. Visitors, particularly children using these facilities need to walk a long way from 200 to 700 m. Constructing a toilet at each of these major facilities would improve visitor satisfaction.

The existing toilet off Gregory Street (which incorporates a store and lunch room for park maintenance staff) is currently closed to the public due to undesirable behavior. This is because the toilet is too far from nearby facilities and people do not use it and in turn encourages undesirable use.

In addition, both of the above toilets are old and do not comply with current building standards. 26 When the viewing platforms require This was a result of previous Aboriginal Consultation. replacement an alternative to the sunken pillars will be used. Planning and Community Liaison 27 Relocate wishing well to the north of the The wishing well attracts visitors to the southern section reserve in the general vicinity of the which encourages wildlife to continue to frequent the area in proposed north lake monger reserve search of food and adds to the hazard of the overcrowded master plan area. The Council donates any carparks. By moving it to the northern perimeter this should funds collected to the Speech and Hearing encourage people to this section of the reserve where there Centre. is ample space. Information, Interpretation and Education 28 Upgrade the current interpretive and Besides the information gazebo at the northern perimeter of information signage, placing them on the the reserve, there is little interpretive signage around the existing plinths and strategically around the lake to educate people about the fauna that frequent the lake. lake or its historical significance both Indigenous and European. Additional interpretive signs could improve visitor knowledge and encourage respect for the area. 29 Develop suitable entry statements and There are currently existing timber board reserve name identify appropriate locations around the signs. These are old and insignificant. Implementing reserve. unique reserve name signs will raise the profile and better identify this regionally significant wildlife and recreation reserve.

34 APPENDIX FOUR

PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY

Public consultation has been an important part in the development of this plan and included:

• Aboriginal Heritage consultation (8 groups)-round 1, Dec 07-Feb 08 • A survey of local residents, Feb 08 • A survey of reserve visitors, Feb 08 • Consultation with the Wembley and the Wembley/West Leederville Residents Association, June 08 • Six week public comment period, 14 July 08 to 22 August 08 • Public information meeting, 7 August 08 • Aboriginal Heritage consultation (9 groups)-round 2, Oct 08 • Local residents meeting, 21 Oct 08 • Regular Lake Monger Working Group meetings

Following the release of the plan for public comment, public submissions were summarised to allow analysis. they were assessed using the criteria below:

1. The Draft Plan was amended if the submission

a) Provided additional information of direct relevance; b) Proposed strategies that would better achieve existing goals/objectives; c) Indicated omissions, inaccuracies or lack of clarity.

2. The Draft Plan was not amended if the submission:

a) Clearly supported the draft proposals; b) Offered a neutral statement, or no change was sought; c) Addressed issues beyond the scope of the plan; d) Made points which were already in the plan; e) Indicated strongly opposing views with the existing strategies; f) Contributed options which were not feasible;

Comments made in the submissions have been assessed entirely on the strength of points raised. No subjective weighting has been given to any submission for reasons of its origin or any other factors which would give cause to elevate the importance of any submission above another.

A summary of comments made from each of the 39 submissions is presented in the Table on the following pages. Included in the table is an indication of whether or not the comments resulted in an amendment to the Final Plan

35 Number and Origin of Submissions

The number and place of origin of submissions are listed below:

Number Individuals 33 Petition 1 Mulit-signature letter 1 Government (State) 4 TOTAL 39

ANALYSIS

A summary of the comments made from each submission received is tabulated below. Included in the table is an indication of whether or not the comments resulted in an amendment to the Plan and a discussion on why the comment did not result in an amendment

Comment Summary of Comment Final Plan Discussion/Action Taken Criterion (see Number Amended Introduction to appendix 4)

Submission 1: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley 1 Opposed to the relocation of the toilet block to near the No Strongly opposes existing 2e playgrounds strategy 2 Opposed to the relocation of the car park on the south western No Strongly opposes existing 2e side near the corner of Gregory Street strategy Submission 2: Harborne Street, Wembley 3 Recommendation to use the open grassed area surrounding the No Not considered a feasible 2f bowling club for controlled entertainment, similar to the Supreme option at this time, an Court Gardens entertainment area has already been allocated

Submission 3: Unknown 4 Recommendation to protect the City’s Christmas Tree (opposite No Indirectly addressed within 2d St Columbas Avenue) by not allowing any development or the Plan (Trees and Turf planting that will obstruct views of it section) Submission 4: Daglish Street, Wembley 5 Endorse the idea for a café No Supports draft plan 2a 6 Endorse the idea of a fitness track No Supports draft plan 2a Submission 5: Cottesloe 7 Change the symbol used for ‘completed rehabilitation’ on the Yes See Map 1a Proposed Works Map 8 Remove black dot in legend next to ‘ongoing maintenance work’ is Yes See Map 1a confusing 9 Pedestrian safety is an issue when crossing lake Monger Drive Yes See Risk Management 1c possibly liaise with Main Roads to come up with plausible options. section

Submission 6: Gregory Street, Wembley 10 Request the removal of the Giant Reeds located on the western No Supports draft plan 2a boundary of Lake Monger and Oleander bushes on the corner of Gregory and Ranson Street 11 Widen some of the old footpaths No Supports draft plan 2a 12 Lights installed along all footpaths to improve safety No Supports draft plan 2a 13 Large sandy patches in the park near the corner of Gregory and No Part of ongoing 2d Ranson Street, recommend that they should be fixed to improve maintenance usage

36 14 Request for a viewing platform or jetty on the west side of the lake No Not a feasible option at this 2f time due to Aboriginal heritage issues

15 Request for additional drawings of the proposed landscaping No Outside the scope of works 2c

Submission 7: Bruce Street, Leederville 16 Inundation of north-west corner (#5 and #18), the idea is endorsed No Supports draft plan 2a however, the main walking/running path should be maintained around the edge to reduce disturbance to wildlife. 17 Supports the removal of the centre cark park on Lake Monger No Supports draft plan 2a Drive 18 Add some sandy garden beds (above the high water mark) No See Fauna Habitat section 2d between the lake and the road to provide nesting areas for the long neck tortoise, reducing their need to cross the road.

19 Place recycling bins around the reserve, perhaps at the most used No See Visitation and 2d access points/picnic areas Recreation section 20 Planting of local species during the rehabilitation of the foreshore No Supports draft plan 2a e.g. Banksias, Melaleucas, Jarrah, Tuart, Flooded Gums would provide suitable rest sites and food, as well as providing a spectacular sight for (national and international) visitors

21 Improve the water quality in the drainage channel immediately to No General upkeep of 2a the eastern side of the freeway, which feeds into the eastern side rehabilitation areas is of Lake Monger? There are a number of birds and amphibians addressed throughout the using the channel, which becomes very stagnant and polluted. It report could benefit from rubbish removal, weed control, and plantings

Submission 8: Subiaco 22 western path becomes flooded and impossible to run or ride No Supports draft plan 2a around the lake in winter (this will be fixed by the proposal to create a new path) 23 The path on the western side path (and in some areas to the No Repair of path is addressed 2a north), becomes narrow and near impossible for two cyclists to in the report pass each other. 24 The western path is also quite undulating due to its proximity to No Repair of path is addressed 2a existing trees, and impact from existing roots (again, this will be in the report fixed by the proposal to create a new path)

25 Lake Monger abuts Herdsman Lake, however the connection No Outside the scope of works 2c between the two are very poor. Some effort should be made to ensure sufficient paths and information panels are constructed to inform people of the additional recreational trail around Herdsman

Submission 9: Unknown 26 The existing dog exercise area is quite poor, lacking any real No Not considered to be a 2f interest or attractive landscaping. Perhaps another area can be useful option set aside on the informal grassed area that is rarely used in the South West corner, assuming plenty of bins are provided, or the existing area made more attractive

27 Dual use path network recommended to be extended around the No See Visitiation and 2d entire perimeter of the park and not just around the lake. Or if not Recreation section extended around the full perimeter of the site, perhaps a duplication of pathways along the north, south and west to separate fast (eg bikes and joggers) and slow (children)

28 Revegetation with locally indigenous species, particularly around No Supports draft plan 2a the edges of informal grassed areas in the west which are devoid of activity/patronage for most parts of the year

37 29 Lighting around the eastern perimeter of the lake is poor, creating No Lighting upgrade addressed 2d a feeling of poor safety. in the report

30 Additional tree planting between freeway and perimeter path could No Rehabilitation of the 2d be improved foreshore has been adequately addressed within the report 31 The network between the Freeway bike path, Lake Monger and No Outside the scope of works 2c Herdsman Lake needs a severe upgrade with improved signage and better coordination. Consideration needs to be given to the district and regional cycle network and pathway provision

32 Playground area enhanced with more shade trees to create a No Planting of trees for shade is 2d more attractive picnic destination area, at present it’s a bit barren addressed in the report

Submission 10: Lake Monger Drive, West Leederville 33 Closure of the central carpark is unnecessary and the congestion No Strongly opposes existing 2e entering the car park helps with traffic management by slowing it strategy down 34 Relocate recreational path between the Lake and the carpark No Path to be located further 2d away from the Lake 35 Opposed to the relocation of the toilets and car park in the south No Strongly opposes existing 2e eastern corner of the Lake as visually unappealing and there are strategy concerns that traffic entering onto Mitchell Freeway will be obstructed. 36 Recreational path is unusable on the western side as becomes No Issue of the path flooding is 2d flooded in winter addressed within the report

37 The children’s playground in the south western corner would No Issue of more shade is 2d benefit from solid coverage to protect the parents and children addressed within the report using the facility Submission 11: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley 38 Opposed to the relocation of toilet blocks and car park to the No Strongly opposes existing 2e south western corner of Lake Monger Drive strategy Submission 12: The Grove, Wembley 39 Pedestrian safety is an issue when crossing Lake Monger Drive Yes See Risk Management 2d possibly liaise with Main Roads to come up with plausible options

Submission 13: Department of Water 40 The guideline Environmental Guidelines for the Establishment No Part of Town of Cambridge 2d and Maintenance of Turf and Grassed Areas should be consulted maintenance actions

41 Any revegetation undertaken onsite should incorporate native No Supports draft plan 2a species, and the guideline Water Notes 3: Wetland Vegetation should be consulted 42 Proponent is encouraged to contact the Allocation section of the No part of Town of Cambridge 2d Swan Avon Region Office to discuss water management options maintenance actions

Submission 14: Tate Street, West Leederville 43 Object to the removal of the centre car park along Lake Monger No Strongly opposes existing 2e Drive strategy 44 Object to the removal of the car parks and possible relocation No Strongly opposes existing 2e near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds strategy

45 Object to the relocation of the toilet blocks to new car park and No Strongly opposes existing 2e playground areas strategy 46 Not too many signs around the Lake No Submission 15: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley 47 Move the south western playground further north closer to the No Not considered to be a 2f lake feasible option

38 48 Opposed to the closure of the current parking on Lake Monger No Strongly opposes existing 2d Drive strategy 49 Opposed to the relocation of car parks No Strongly opposes existing 2d strategy Submission 16: Charles Street, South Perth 50 Parking area on south side needs upgrading and an area twice No Supports draft plan 2a the size is required 51 Recommend feature lighting in front of the bowling club lighting up No Supports draft plan 2a the Whitegums 52 Endorses the removal of the car parks along Lake Monger Drive No Supports draft plan 2a and placed next to the bowling club and toilet facility Submission 17: Nanson street, Wembley 53 Recommend installation of a flow meter into the Swan River Drain No Outside the scope of works 2e to allow exported nutrients to be calculated Submission 18: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 54 Opposed to the relocation of the car parks and toilets No Strongly opposes existing 2e strategy Submission 19: Woodside Street, Doubleview 55 Recommend a barrier between the cycle path and dog exercise No Not considered a useful or 2f area feasible option Submission 20: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 56 Object to the possible relocation of the southern side car parks No Strongly opposes existing 2e strategy 57 Object to the possible relocation of the southern toilet blocks No Strongly opposes existing 2e strategy 58 Retain weeping willows along foreshore as they provide abundant No Strongly opposes existing 2e shade and picnic area strategy Submission 21: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley 59 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 22: Gregory Street, Wembley 60 Concerned with the possible skate park and facilities at northern No Additional facilities within the 2c end not being addressed sufficiently in report northern end are only currently a suggestion and further consultation will be required 61 Future tree planting to take into account residents views and No Impacts on residents views 2d safety is addressed within the report Submission 23: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 62 Opposed to possible relocation of southern parking areas No Strongly opposes existing 2e strategy 63 Opposed to the realignment of the pedestrian path due to No Strongly opposes existing 2e concerns of additional noise from traffic strategy 64 The hazards of the dual use pathways needs to be adequately No Hazards of dual use path 2d addressed in the Management Plan addressed within the plan Submission 23: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley 65 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 24: Joseph Street, West Leederville 66 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 25: The Grove, Wembley 67 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy

68 More consideration needs to be given to the increased pedestrian Yes See Risk Management 2d traffic across Lake Monger Drive

39 Submission 26: Unknown 69 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 27: Tate Street, West Leederville 70 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 28: Water Corporation 71 Any proposed works regarding Water Corporation drains to be Yes See Lake and Stormwater 2d discussed and approved by the Water Corporation prior to section implementation Submission 29: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 72 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 30: Brisbane St, Perth 73 Change Lake Monger to its original Aboriginal name No Aboriginal name for Lake 2d Monger is already recognised within the interpretive signs 74 Spelling mistake on Page 1 Baumea articularis should be Yes 1e articulata 75 Construction of swale near drains on the edge of lake is No Supports draft plan 2d supported 76 All stormwater outfalls should have gross pollutant traps installed No The Town of Cambridge 2d already use other methods 77 The lake should not be treated as a compensation basin and No This does not occur and 2d stormwater should be treated upstream within the catchment treatment of stormwater is adequately addressed within the draft plan 78 Develop a catchment management plan No Not a feasible option at this 2f time 79 The southern boundary should be revegetated using appropriate No Supports draft plan 2a native reed species and planted densely creating a buffer of 4 meters to prevent wildlife from being injured by vehicles

80 Address the impact of long-neck tortoises crossing the road and No Already addressed within 2d possible actions to prevent this the draft plan 81 Revegetate and remove the food source for wildlife from the No Outside the scope of works 2c grassland/upland areas to the south of Lake Monger across Lake Monger drive to reduce the risk of wildlife crossing the road

82 The western side of the Lake should be a priority for rehabilitation No Supports draft plan 2a and weed control 83 Visual resource management assessment should be undertaken No Residents views are 2d to identify where trees can be planted to meet residents adequately addressed within requirements for views the report 84 Raised walkway in flood prone area supported No Supports draft plan 2a 85 Revegetation of the island should be a priority. Could include No Rehabilitation plan for the 2d sculpture types works that can be used as perches for roosting island has been identified birds 86 The water between the island and the Lake should be excavated No Out of scope of project and 2c to a considerable depth to prevent the growth of reeds etc from should be considered within establishing a land bridge which can be used by predators the rehabilitation plan for the island

87 The highest priority for weed control should be the maintenance of No General upkeep of 2d existing revegetation areas rehabilitation areas is addressed throughout the report 88 Recommend the removal of limestone constructed walls from the No Supports draft plan 2a lakes edge re-establishing the natural gradient and beaches

40 89 Agree with the implementation of a rehabilitation plan for freeway No Supports draft plan 2a access road near dog exercise area 90 Create a link both visual and ecological to Herdsman lake through No Outside the scope of works 2c planting of Flooded gums along the streets leading between the two reserves 91 Maintain the visual connection with the water of Lake Monger from No Supports draft plan 2a Lake Monger Drive 92 Rehabilitation of the overflow pipe in the northern section is No Supports draft plan 2a supported 93 Planting of endemic species within the reserve is supported, No Endemic species are to be 2e however landscaping type species should not be disregarded used

94 The location of the special events area is inappropriate and is not No Strongly opposes existing 2e supported strategy 95 Norfolk island pines should be retained, while the weeping willows No Supports draft plan 2a and palms should be removed 96 Include a lorikeet removal plan as part of the pest control plan for No Will be addressed within 2d the park overall pest control within the Fauna Habitat section

97 Removal of the central carpark is supported No Supports draft plan 2a 98 Conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians need to be addressed No Pedestrian and cyclist coflict 2d by separating the two user groups as much as possible is adequately addressed within the report

99 Car parks need to be removed from Lake Monger Drive and No Supports draft plan 2a located to the south east corner. 100 Council should investigate the construction of a dual use path No Outside the scope of works 2c from Dodd street through the western side of the reserve

101 The low key skate facility and associated infrastructure is No Supports draft plan 2a supported 102 Agree with the removal of the carparks, appropriate slip lanes No Supports draft plan 2a should be constructed as per traffic construction guidelines

103 Only endemic plant species should be used for the organ donor No Supports draft plan 2a tree planting ceremonies 104 Establish a community advisory committee for the reserve so No The Lake Monger Working 2d council can seek advice from community members on Group already exists management strategies and processes 105 Liaise with relevant aboriginal leaders regarding capital works in No Aboriginal Liaison and 2d the park and seek relevant approvals with aboriginal groups approvals has been adequately addressed within the report 106 Advertise future works wider than the current circulation area No Outside scope of works 2c

107 Change the Lakes name to its aboriginal name No Aboriginal name for Lake 2d Monger is already recognised within the interpretive signs 108 The plan should address the ongoing issue of visitors feeding the No issue of bird feeding is 2d birds adequately addressed within the draft plan 109 The plan should address the issue of foxes within the reserve Yes See Fauna Habitat section 1b

Submission 31: Multi signature letter from residents along Tate St, St Vincent’s Ave, Salvado Rd, Connolly St and Daglish St 110 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 32: Joseph St, West Leederville 111 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks on the No Strongly opposes existing 2e southern side strategy

41 Submission 33: Petition from residents along Gregory St, Cambridge St, Lake Monger Drive and St Vincent’s Ave 112 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 34: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 113 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy Submission 35: The Grove, Wembley 114 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy 115 Concerns for the daily hazards faced by the increasing numbers Yes See Risk Management 1b of pedestrians across Lake Monger Drive section Submission 36: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley 116 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on No Strongly opposes existing 2e the southern side strategy 117 Opposed to realigning the pedestrian path closer to Lake Monger No Strongly opposes existing 2e Drive strategy 118 The issue of pedestrian and cyclist conflict needs to be better No Pedestrian and cyclist coflict 2d addressed is adequately addressed within the report

119 Realignment and modification of the western side path is not No Strongly opposes existing 2e supported strategy Submission 37: Claise Brook Catchment Group 120 Plan does not recognise the significant contribution of No Not a recommendation 2b groundwater to nutrient enrichment of the Lake or make any recommendation addressing the issue 121 Lake and Stormwater (page 7) to be amended to mention that Yes See Lake and Stormwater 1b since the previous plan was prepared, the significant contribution section of nutrients from groundwater, particularly from areas east of the lake, has been recognised 122 Lake and Stormwater (page 7) to be amended to add a priority for Yes See Lake and Stormwater 1b years 1 to 5 “Investigate and implement measures to reduce section nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater”. Note: This may require engagement and cooperation with the Town of Vincent whose municipality includes areas of historical landfill to the east of the lake 123 Table of works to be programmed (page 19) under Lake and Yes See Lake and Stormwater 1a Stormwater Management add “Investigate measures to reduce section nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater” for years 1 and 2. Add “Implement measures to reduce nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater” for years 3, 4 and 5

124 Adopt a policy that the health of wildlife be protected by No issue adequately addressed 2d discouraging the feeding of wildlife. within the draft report

125 Develop a comprehensive education program to include signage, No Education programs are 2d brochures, website information and education programs targeted adequately addressed within at Council staff, tour bus operators and local residents to explain the report the harmful effects of hand-feeding wildlife and encourage interaction with wildlife which respects their wild nature.

126 Ensure that management of vegetation does not render nutrient- No Town of Cambridge are 2d stripping areas ineffective. aware of this issue and management of the area is undertaken

Submission 38: The Grove, Wembley 127 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks on the No Strongly opposes existing 2e southern side strategy

42 Submission 39: Town of Vincent 128 Supports the provision of ongoing financial support to the Town of No Supports draft plan 2a Cambridge, in partnership with Main Roads WA, for its management of the vegetated channel that filters stormwater discharging in Lake Monger via a number of stormwater drains from the Mitchell Freeway and from the western portion of the Town of Vincent 129 Under the heading of ‘Lake and Stormwater Priorities” the plan Yes See Lake and Stormwater 1b should include long term options for intercepting/treating the section groundwater entering the Lake from the north east

130 Under the heading of “Cultural Heritage” the plan should contain No Interrpretive materials of 2d the words “incorporate Aboriginal and colonial history and both Aboriginal and Colonial contempory heritage of Lake Monger in interpretive material has been adequately including signs, sculptures, paintings etc” addressed within the report

131 An action plan be included detailing remedies that may be No Control of nuisance midge 2d implemented to control acute nuisance episodes such as midge and mosquito outbreaks and/or mosquito outbreaks, and odour problems adequately addressed within the report

132 Need to consider more specific measures to address the impact Yes See Lake and Stormwater 1b of nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater flowing section through former landfill 133 Appropriate procedures to be followed in relation to the No Town of Cambridge already 2d management of complaints received by the Town of Cambridge have procedures to address from the residents of the Town of Vincent this

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