South East Dawesville (Channel) Master Plan - Stage 1 Foreshore Design

Shared Pathways and interactive exercise equipment Stations.

Being lucky enough to spend time visiting around the Perth regions, we realise Dawesville Estuary Foreshore is lacking. Mainly just in safe and well maintained shared Pathways and grassed areas. It would make sense in my opinion with the South East plan, to move the boat ramp (or put another in) with boat trailer parking, to free up the public open space opposite residential properties near the existing ramps.

Dawesville Foreshore Master Plan

The 4.2 ha designated as Future Use is of the utmost importance to ensure the relevence of any work to be carried out on the foreshore. The changing of the boundaries of the leased sailing club and the John Tonkin College removes the security of access for non-powered craft (sailing dinghies) to be wheeled onto the beach by hand trolley. Should the planting of trees, shrubs or any solid structure be placed in this area the hazards to young sailors moving or rigging their craft would be increased. Should a solid walkway such as concrete path or a boardwalk be installed the risk to damage of vessels and persons engaged in the carrying or rigging their boats would also be increased.

Sauna/spa idea + multi purpose deck and bon fire for winter hosted events

I like the idea of the outdoor spa, sauna and whirlpool and kayaking previously mentioned. However would like to build on that idea with a multi purpose raised decking for yoga/tai chi, pop up bars/wine nights/private functions and live summer gigs! Creating a fun, lively meeting spot! For winter months a controlled bon fire would be amazing!! Who doesnt love a bonfire and who honestly has space for one these days. Its a multigenerational engagement activity and is instant atmosphere for hosting bonfire nights for families, teens or 18+ events! It creates opportunity for events like indiginous dreamtime story nights, family nights with mulled wine for the adults and star gazing and ghost stories for kids, under 18 nights for school holidays etc. In the Mandurah Matters vision for Mandurah’s future it was identified that ‘meeting places’ and community engagement was important, something to keep in mind.

Not adverse to developing for recreation/sporting use. Public access to shore unobstructed for 40mtr from high water. Better accesstogroyne

Fenced play area

Would love to see a decent play area suitable for bery young children as well as older kids. Nature based elements would be great but most importantly it needs to be fenced! Safe from the water & roads. Fitness and family areas. However I think that keeping the area safe and habitual for wildlife is of utmost importance.