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Wilson Residents and Ratepayers' Association Editorial Wilson Residents and Ratepayers’ Association Website: http://wrra.iinet.net.au E-Mail: [email protected] Send all correspondence to: 170 Watts Road, Wilson, WA 6107 Winter Edition 2006 WRRA represents you in Wilson by working co-operatively with: Editorial • The remaining unsewered areas Dear Wilson residents: • City of Canning within Wilson should (finally) get • Mason Ward Councillors In what has been another busy year, we infill sewerage by 2008; happy to report the following “wins” for • Canning River Regional • Construction will start shortly on a the Wilson community: Park Community shared path along Surrey Road and Advisory Committee • The reopening of the Old Riverton Watts Road (pending the completion Bridge, including the widening of of the Dual-Use Path network on the • WA Government Depts. the pedestrian walkway; northern side of the Canning River • Neighbourhood Watch Regional Park) [See Page 3] • The City has allocated $500K for the program & WA Police much-needed upgrade to the • City of Canning opted to participate • State & Federal Riverton Bridge Kiosk. [Refer to in the TravelSmart program. Page 2 for further details]; Government Politicians As is customary at this time of the year, • Wilson Wetlands Action • The $1.5 million Canning River Eco- the WRRA Executive Committee Group Inc. and other Education Centre, which will be invites both existing (and prospective) community groups built in 2007 at Wilson Park, near members to attend our upcoming AGM the Kent Street Weir. to obtain information and ask questions • Community Newspapers about these (and other) local matters. • The West Wilson Precinct (approx. 1000 properties) recently made the I’d also ask you to consider becoming a The WRRA Committee currently shortlist of Round 4 of the State WRRA Committee Member. We only meets at the Wilson Community Government’s Downground Power meet every second month (so it’s really Hall on Monday nights every program (due to completed by 2010); not a huge undertaking). 2nd Month. The scheduled meeting dates for the remainder of the year are: 7th August, 2nd October & IMPORTANT NOTICE 4th December 2006. Inside this issue: Our Annual General Meeting will be held on th Riverton Bridge Kiosk 2 Wednesday, 5 July 2006 at 7:30pm Travel Smart Program 3 Wilson Community Hall Watts Road Footpath 3 Braibrise Road [Near Armstrong Rd] Wilson Wetlands 3 Contact Max Zeller on 9258 9250 Update (or E-Mail [email protected]) Membership form 4 for further details Our Advertisers 4 Nominations of new Committee Members most welcome. PAGE 2 WILSON RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION RIVERTON BRIDGE KIOSK By Lester Durbin In general, is supportive of proposal to As residents are no doubt aware, for some time now WRRA upgrade the Kiosk (as it will improve local amenities) the City of Canning has been planning an upgrade of and it should lead to extended opening hours, the kiosk and public amenities at the Riverton Jetty particularly over the Winter period. Park. At the Council Meeting of 28 March 2006, a Draft Business Plan with site plans and drawings was believes that the needs of current users, presented. Much emphasis has been placed upon WRRA including pensioners, cyclists, canoeists and walkers consultation with interested organisations and the needs to be given significantly more emphasis. public generally. WRRA representatives attended the first Public Information Session on 20 April. The City is proposing to spend some $500,000 to rebuild the old 1960’s kiosk to include an enclosed café area, incorporating educational display facilities and an outlet for local arts and crafts. The playground will also be upgraded. A floating landing facility near to the bridge is also proposed from which tourist and educational river tours can be conducted to promote the environmental and historical heritage of the Canning River locally. The improved facilities will target both local residents and tourists, as well as, raising awareness and promoting the local wetlands and sanctuary walks within the Canning River Regional Park. WRRA, however, strongly objects to the proposal to establish a floating jetty as we believe it will place too much stress on the fragile local environment, as well as, adding to the social pressure to what is essentially a very small park. Presently the passage of motorised river traffic beyond Shelley Bridge is severely restricted and WRRA does not support the lifting of restrictions to accommodate further commercial boating traffic as the risk is simply too great (in our view) given the fragile nature of the islands upstream from the Riverton Bridge. As part of our submission, we also suggested alternative locations for proposed boat landing facilities. WRRA also questioned the financial aspects of the Foreshore Restoration urgently required business plan and we will be seeking assurances from the City to ensure affordable pricing is maintained (as The public submission period closed on Monday 28 this is the major concern for most local residents) May after extensive local publicity. Following consideration of submissions received, the City plans We also expressed concerns over the related traffic to seek approval from the Swan River Trust and Dept. issues and will continue to lobby the City officials for of Planning & Infrastructure by March 2007 with a safer pedestrian crossing across Fern Road to link to tenders for the works closing in June 2007. the proposed CRRP dual-use path on the northern side Construction is due to be completed by March 2008. of the Canning River Regional Park. WRRA made a submission on behalf of its members, A copy of the WRRA’s submission is published on based on feedback, we have received (to date) on the our website. City Officials will be attending our proposal, which was first presented at our last AGM. AGM (at our request) to answer any related questions. WILSON RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION PAGE 3 TRAVEL SMART By Paul Duncan The Canning City Council, in about the reduced night bus services earlier this year at a public forum in association with the State into Perth and their ending at England. Government, is urging residents and 10:20pm from the City along Albany ratepayers to reduce vehicle use to Highway. A more frequent and later “Every small personal action also overcome traffic noise problems and service would mean I would not need helps, and fortunately today the congestion, air pollution and to drive my car into Perth for evening concerned carer for creation has increasing gas emissions. functions. much available information about environmentally sound behaviour. TravelSmart is aimed especially at [On a related issue, at a recent This should include, perhaps most getting us citizens to walk more, to meeting with Ben Wyatt (our new importantly, an audit of our use of use bicycles and to patronise Local MP), WRRA representatives energy. Do you use public transport TransPerth Public Transport services. asked for serious consideration to be wherever possible, walk or cycle for given to providing City Worker buses short trips, use low energy light You may have already received a for the Wilson area (as per Riverton) bulbs, or increase the insulation of letter on “Reducing traffic levels in connecting to the future Train your home … ? Recycling of waste your neighbourhood”. This is Stations at either Leach Highway or products and the purchase of things followed up by a telephone survey Canning Bridge][Editor] made from recycled materials is and further literature. another way of being a good steward This issue is not just a local one, it’s of creation” [From “Our Work”, CSC] If you have any concerns regarding global. Sir Ghillean Prance, bus services in Wilson, please state Scientific Director of the Eden Paul Duncan them. For example, I complained Project in Cornwall, England, spoke Public Transport Portfolio WATTS ROAD FOOTPATH By Max Zeller Community Petition reaps results. residents walking to and from the Dual-Use Path along the northern Riverton Bridge kiosk / park and bus boundary of the Canning River WRRA is pleased to report that the stops along Fern Road. Regional Park, connecting Riverton City have agreed to construct a Bridge to Castledare, hence we’ll shared path along the entire length of WRRA has made it clear to officals continue to lobby for changes to the Watts Road and the northern stretch from the City / CALM / State CRRP Management Plan for this end of Surrey Road connecting to Fern Government that we don’t see this (with the City’s support). Road to ensure the safety of local path as an alternative route to a W ILSON W ETLANDS UPDATE By Russell Gorton The Wilson Wetlands Action Group is WWAG is seeking assistance from Please bring a hat, raincoat and holding an Arbor Day 2006 event any interested residents and students. enclosed footwear. between Monday the 12th and Friday 16th of June at Castledare in Wilson. This is a great opportunity for Some tools will be provided, children to learn more about local however, BYO trowels would be Planting will commence at 10.00am projects, how they can look after our appreciated! and continue until 2:00pm. environment and what can cause harm to our river systems. Please note: Children under 5 are not Work on this site has been supported covered by indemnity insurance. by WWAG, Swan Alcoa Landcare You are welcome to come for any Program, City of Canning, CALM, length of time and at any time during Contact Wilson Wetlands Action Conservation Volunteers Australia the hours given. Group Inc. on 92587301 for further and the Two Rivers Catchment information. Group. PAGE 4 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Phone/ Fax: 9457 2195 Ring Max on 9258 9250 or E-Mail Us at 118c BARBICAN ST, EAST SHELLEY [email protected] if you can spare a OPEN M ONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM few hours (twice a year), particularly if SATURDAYS 8:30 AM TO 1:00 PM you live North of Leach Highway.
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