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Originally posted by Radmac
And www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1243.
I thought that the council had given up on this
Radmac
The last thing I have heard about it is what Jo Buckee had to tell this forum:
In relation to the issue of the build up of sand in the area, the City of Rockingham is presently funding a study by into the coastal processes of the area by the States leading experts in this field as described below.
The object of the project is to model coastal processes in Warnbro Sound in order to predict potential changes in the coastline and bathymetry over time. In particular, the affects of Tern Island joining to the mainland is to be examined.
The study is to interpret the results in relation to the existing coastal infrastructure in the Sound, and provide recommendations on the suitability of sites for upgrade or placement of additional infrastructure such as boat launching ramps if required in the future.
Specifically, the study is to provide geomorphological characterisation of Warnbro Sound, and modelling of key processes, such as would be required to adequately assess potential environmental impacts of:
• the upgrading of the boat ramps at Bent St (see attached report),June St; and Carlisle St;
• the extension of the Safety Bay Jetty; and
• construction of a new ramp / jetty or at Port Kennedy.
The study is to provide comment on the likely serviceable life of the facilities in relation to sedimentation, and possible management measures which may be used to maintain serviceability of the infrastructure. The potential impacts of the management measures should also be assessed.
The results of this study will be received by the end of February and decisions regarding commitment of resources on the upgrade will be made after that time.
I hope this sheds some light on the proposed developments at the foreshore near Bent Street. Thanks to everyone for their comments, and lots of really useful suggestions, I will provide news of the development of the plan in the future.
Has anyone heard any further news to this? I don't think the issue has gone away. Is it on hold until the end of February 2005 when this study is completed?
If you know of anything new on this I would appreciate hearing it.
