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

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

Indoor Gym with water views

Lets use this last remaining piece of waterfront land wisely and build something that leverages the views. We have tons of green parks with grass overlooking the water. Lets build something that we can use everyday, even when there is annoying flies and mosquitoes. I propose that the City of Mandurah build a membership based indoor gym with big (ceiling to floor) windows overlooking the water. This could be on the second story of the building (so that it has a view) or on raised ground. In my opinion the 'warehouses' for equipment of teams should NOT be water facing as that is a waste of the beautiful view. Provide them with carts so that they can move the equipment, or make their buildings long so that the water frontage to the water is limited. Use the view for something that the public will really use.

Whirlpool, Sauna, Steam bath

Lets make the best of this last waterfront location and build something that will generate revenue for the City of Mandurah and fulfill a need that is not currently being met by anyone in this city. Lets build an affordable Whilpool, Sauna and Steambath that is open from very early in the morning (4.30-5am to late at night 10pm) so that people can use it before going to work, after work and in the weekends. This not only goes perfectly well with non power boat water activities like Kayaking, but it is a need that is not currently met by our city (the very limited capacity of the Recreational Center Whirlpool and Sauna is not enough, and is too far away). This would go perfectly with the indoor gym proposed in one of my other posts. If the City of Mandurah wants to become a tourist destination of world class, we need to up our game. We have great views, but seriously limited offerings like the one being proposed.

We look forward to some progress on this site after sitting like this for 25 years.

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.