Coastal Management Plan Part 1 July 2012 This document has been published by the City of Wanneroo. Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith and on the basis that the Council, its employees and agents are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be, in respect of any representation, statement, opinion and advice referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained before applying the information contained in this document to particular circumstances | Executive Summary 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 1.0 INTRODUCTION 8 1.1 Purpose and Scope 8 1.2 Objectives 8 1.3 Study Area 9 1.3.1 Statutory Framework 9 1.3.2 State Planning Policy 2.6 9 1.3.3 Draft Perth Coastal Planning Strategy 9 1.4 Overall Coastal Characteristics 10 1.4.1 Wind 10 1.4.2 Waves 10 1.4.3 Currents/Tides 10 1.4.4 Sediment 10 1.4.5 Sand Types 10 2.0 CONSULTATION 11 3.0 ISSUES 15 3.1 Dog Beaches 15 3.1.1 Background 15 3.1.2 Advertised Options for Dog Beaches 16 3.1.3 Key Findings 17 3.2 Horse Beaches 19 3.2.1 Background 19 3.2.2 Advertised Options for Horse Beaches 20 3.2.3 Key Findings 21 3.3 Tourism 22 3.3.1 Background 22 3.3.2 Advertised Options for Tourism 22 | Executive Summary 3 3.3.3 Key Findings 22 3.4 Segregation of Recreational Beach Activities 26 3.4.1 Background 26 3.4.2 Advertised Options for Segregation of Recreational Beach Activities 26 3.4.3 Key Findings 26 3.5 Beach Names 27 3.5.1 Background 27 3.5.2 Key Findings 27 3.6 Surf Life Saving Clubs 28 3.6.1 Background 28 3.6.2 Key Findings 28 4.0 EXISTING AND FUTURE USES OF THE COASTLINE 30 5.0 REFERENCES 62 6.0 APPENDICES 63 | Executive Summary 4 Executive Summary As a result of several enquiries and petitions received by the City of Wanneroo (CoW) regarding dog beaches and the implementation of a horse beach, Council resolved (6 April 2010, 1 June 2010) that a Coastal Management Plan was required to address these issues and consolidate management practices along the City’s coastline. The City of Wanneroo’s Coastal Management Plan (CMP) is being developed in two parts. Part 1 of the CMP comprises a ‘data capture’ of the City’s coastline, describes a number of issues related to use of the coastline, documents existing and proposed facilities along the coast and discusses the potential ways in which known issues can be resolved. Part 2 of the CMP will follow the adoption of Part 1 and is intended to address previous commitments made in existing foreshore management plans, as well as the potential impacts of climate change, and future community needs, including recommendations for future coastal uses. Part 1 of the CMP is split into the following four sections: 1. Introduction; 2. Consultation; 3. Issues (known issues and conflicts associated with coastal use in the City of Wanneroo), including: Dog Beaches; Horse Beaches; Tourism; Segregation of Recreational Activities; Beach Names; Surf Life Saving Clubs; and 4. Existing uses and Future Uses of the coastline (16 maps outlining coastal characteristics and current land uses as well as current assets and facilities. Accompanying each map is a table detailing prohibited and allowed activities, proposed developments, specific issues and any associated foreshore management plans). The community consultation for the CMP Part 1 commenced Monday 24 October 2011 and concluded Friday 27 January 2012 and consisted of the following: Public notices in the Community Newspaper; Displays in the City’s libraries; Information on the City’s website; Erection of beach signs along the City’s coastline displaying all relevant information. A ‘QR’ code was included on the signs, which when photographed with a smart phone automatically linked the community to the CMP web page; A questionnaire was prepared and was available online or in hard copy from the Civic Centre or any of the City’s libraries and this was the official submission accepted; Sausage sizzles at the City’s dog beaches as well as The Spot in Two Rocks; A staffed display at the Wanneroo Show; Regular updates on the City’s Facebook and Twitter page notifying the public of the Plan and informing them of upcoming events; and The City’s online forum “Engage” could be accessed from the CMP link on the City’s webpage; enabling the community to comment and discuss the Draft CMP Part 1 with other community members. | Executive Summary 5 The following eight key recommendations were formed following the collation and review of submissions received during the community consultation. Further information regarding the below recommendations is included in Section 3 of this document. RECOMMENDATION 1: Extend Quinns dog beach south 700 metres to the northern most access of the existing car park at Fred Stubs Memorial Grove within the next 5 years. RECOMMENDATION 2: Investigate the option of a split use dog and horse beach with separate times for dogs and horses in Tamala Park. RECOMMENDATION 3: The City liaises with PEET to finalise location and timing of a dog beach in North Alkimos. RECOMMENDATION 4: Undertake a feasibility study to establish the environmental impacts, as well as the suitability of a horse beach at Tamala Park. RECOMMENDATION 5: Undertake a feasibility study to determine whether artificial reefs would be suitable along the City’s coastline. RECOMMENDATION 6: Investigate the feasibility and suitability of a tidal pool along the City’s coastline. RECOMMENDATION 7: In the CMP Part 2, investigate appropriate locations and opportunities for designated beach volley ball and/or beach soccer areas, open air amphitheatres, bars and cafes and open air markets. RECOMMENDATION 8: Investigate the option of segregating jet skiing and kite surfing from other beach activities. | Executive Summary 6 Section 1: Introduction | Executive Summary 7 1.0 Introduction The City of Wanneroo’s (CoW) coastline extends 39 kilometres from Tamala Park to Two Rocks and provides an excellent environment for residents to enjoy recreational activities and natural areas. It is characterised by coastal limestone cliffs and coastal heathland vegetation and also represents relic sand dune formations (the Quindalup dune system) occurring as beach ridges. As the City’s population continues to grow and more of the City’s residents utilise the coast, so too will the need for a consolidated Coastal Management Plan. The coast is one of the City’s greatest assets and provides many opportunities for recreation, tourism and protection of the environment. By creating a consolidated management plan, the City is able to inventory existing assets and facilities as well as identify gaps where the community’s needs are not being met, to allow for effective planning in the future. This information can also be used to ensure the most important coastal natural assets are retained and protected. The City of Wanneroo’s draft Coastal Management Plan (CMP) is being developed in two parts. This document is the first part of the two part plan and identifies major issues that directly impact upon the community and require further investigation. The issues that are discussed in this document include: The possibility of designating additional dog beaches; The possibility of designating a horse beach within the City of Wanneroo; Tourism ventures within the City of Wanneroo; The possibility of segregating recreational beach activities; The possibility of additional Surf Life Saving Clubs; and Naming beaches along the entire City of Wanneroo coastline. Further to the above, included in Section 4 of this document, are 16 maps outlining coastal characteristics, current land uses as well as current assets and facilities. Accompanying each map is a table detailing already prohibited and allowed activities, possible future uses, specific issues and any associated foreshore management plans. Part 2 of the CMP will follow the adoption of Part 1 and is intended to address previous commitments made in existing foreshore management plans, as well as the potential impacts of climate change, and future community needs, including recommendations for future coastal uses. 1.1 Purpose and Scope The City of Wanneroo’s Coastal Management Plan (Part 1) provides an overview of current and future coastal land use from Tamala Park to Two Rocks. It will enable the City to focus further research and ultimately allow for effective planning, implementation and management of recreation and conservation coastal areas, together with coastal facilities and assets both now and into the future. 1.2 Objectives The objectives of this document are to: 1. Document existing uses of and facilities included on CoW coastal reserves; 2. Investigate key community issues and concerns regarding coastal access and use; and 3. Obtain community feedback on the issues surrounding coastal access and use. | Introduction 8 1.3 Study Area The CMP encompasses the foreshore area along the Wanneroo coastline. The cadastral boundary has been used to include the land parcels closest to the coast. The CMP area extends 39 kilometres from Two Rocks to Tamala Park and is depicted on Map 1 in Section 3 of this plan. 1.3.1 Statutory Framework The majority of the CMP area is reserved ‘Parks and Recreation’ under the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Development in the reserve requires the approval of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). Most of the coastline in the City has undergone, or is currently undergoing urbanisation. New urban areas are covered by either the District Structure Plan (DSP) for Alkimos-Eglinton or the DSP for Yanchep-Two Rocks.