TOWN OF CLAREMONT FORESHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 15 AUGUST, 2018
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TOWN OF CLAREMONT
FORESHORE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
15 AUGUST, 2018
Liz Ledger
Chief Executive Officer
Date ___________________
DISCLAIMER Persons present at this meeting are cautioned against taking any action as a result of any Committee recommendations until such time as those recommendations have been considered by Council and the minutes of that Council meeting confirmed.
FORESHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 15 AUGUST, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS............. 2
2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES ................................................ 2
3 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ................................................................... 2
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS ..................... 2
5 BUSINESS NOT DEALT WITH FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING ................ 2
6 REPORTS OF THE CEO ............................................................................. 3
6.1 PROGRESS UPDATE ON FORESHORE PROJECTS ............................... 3
7 COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS
NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN ...................................................................... 13
8 FUTURE MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE ..................................................... 13
9 DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING .......................................... 13
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FORESHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 15 AUGUST, 2018
FORESHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
Cr Mews welcomed all in attendance and declared the meeting open at 4.05pm.
2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES
Cr Chris Mews South Ward
Cr Alastair Tulloch East Ward
Ms Claire Brittain Community Representative
Mr Robert Brereton Community Representative
Mr Saba Kirupananther (Director Infrastructure)
Mr Andrew Head (Manager Parks and Environment)
Mr Nick Bakker (Senior Planner)
APOLOGY
Mr Ian Hunter Community Representative
3 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
NIL
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Moved Ms Brittain, seconded Mr Brereton.
That the Minutes of the Foreshore Advisory Committee Meeting, held on
21 February 2018 be confirmed.
CARRIED(5/18)
(NO DISSENT)
5 BUSINESS NOT DEALT WITH FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING
NIL
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6 REPORTS OF THE CEO
6.1 PROGRESS UPDATE ON FORESHORE PROJECTS
File No: GOV/00049
Attachments: CCGS 2018 28 Landscape Revegetation Plan
(Attachment 1)
Ramp Option One (Attachment 2)
Ramp Option Two (Attachment 3)
Responsible Officer: Saba Kirupananther
Director Infrastructure
Author: Andrew Head
Manager Parks and Environment
Proposed Meeting Date: 15 August 2018
Purpose
For the Committee to receive an update about projects that have occurred at the
Foreshore and other projects, which are being planned or proposed.
Background
There are a number of items that the Committee has requested updates on, which
include:
Claremont Yacht Club issues
Christchurch Grammar School works
Bethesda foreshore carpark drainage
Foreshore tree planting landscape plan.
Other items previously discussed are:
Ramp at Jetty Road for improved accessibility, and
Sand Management Plan progress.
Discussion
Claremont Yacht Club
The Claremont Yacht Club (‘CYC’) have removed the retained area, as per
DA2015.00161.This now provides a natural slope, and will assist in reducing the
build-up of material such as weed and litter that was previously occurring.
The items of additional trees and improved drainage within the carpark have not
been actioned by the CYC.
Christ Church Grammar School Boat Ramp and Landscaping Progress
A site visit inspecting progress of works was undertaken on the 19 July 2018. The
ramp and deck construction is progressing, with over 90% of the works completed.
Outstanding work includes is the top half flights of stairs.
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The progress of works can be seen in the image below:
Tuart trees on site have been carefully protected during the construction of the stairs.
The photo below indicates how the construction has avoided damage to root
systems:
In section 3 (Implementation Schedule) of Attachment 1 it states that once
construction of the stairs is completed, stabilisation of the areas should occur and
that revegetation be undertaken in areas immediately adjacent to the stairs.
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Currently, planting is completed as per map 3 (page 24) of Attachment 1. As can be
seen in the photo below the beach access at low tide has been achieved as a result
of these works:
Future stages to occur soon after stair construction include the revegetation works
stage 2 and 3, which run along either side of the built stairs, and stage 5 works.
Many of these areas are quite steep; therefore, geo-fabric will be used, which
degrades over time to assist with stabilisation while the new plantings establish.
It is expected that all works shown as part of stages 1, 2 and 3 will be completed by
end of August 2018 as scheduled.
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Bethesda Foreshore Carpark
The Committee has raised concerns around re-construction of a retaining wall, which
failed in 2017. Below are images of the failed and rebuilt limestone retained area on
the riverside of the Foreshore carpark:
The ‘bubble up pit’ is designed to allow any overflow from the building (1:5yr) and
carpark (1:100yr) once first passing through a series of soak wells located within the
carpark area. This is consistent with the Western Australian Planning Commission
(‘WAPC’) approval 02-50003-3, given to the development on 17 December 2014.
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Following the 31mm of rainfall on the 27 June 2018 and the 18.8mm on 28 June
2018, the drainage overflow created the washout shown below:
Since this incident, the beach erosion has been repaired and he Town has
approached Bethesda to do some minor reshaping to the beach grades to reduce
chances of further erosion events.
Foreshore Tree Planting and Landscape Plan
A report on the public consultation for Foreshore tree planting was presented to
Council on the 5 June 2018. Only 15.4% of residents supported the proposed tree
planting and 61.5% of residents did not support any tree planting at all.
Letters were sent out to all residents advising of the outcome of the Council report.
No further action is proposed to be taken on this project.
There was no expenditure, except the staff time.
Improved access at Jetty Road steps
As per the Committee’s request at the last meeting, Attachment 2 and Attachment 3
are two designs for a proposed ramp to improve access for all beach users.
Option 1 involves the installation of a plastic mesh ramp perpendicular to the beach
running off the existing concrete steps. Unfortunately, this alignment then impacts
useability of the existing Jetty timber steps. This is due to the last step being lower
than the ramp, which would create a tripping hazard.
Option 2 provides an appropriate clearance from these steps by putting
45 degree bend in the alignment of the ramp. This would also have the added
advantage of providing a more direct route along the beach for residents with lower
mobility and allow the ramp to finish higher on the shoreline.
Therefore Option 2 is recommended for easy and safe ramp access to the foreshore
without causing obstruction to the existing steps from the Jetty.
The designer does not believe there is an advantage to installing a second path
along the wall of the toilet block. The cost of design by a consultant is $1,100 (ex
GST).
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Sand Management Plan
The Swan River Trust grant application was submitted for funding the development
of a Sand Management Plan on 13 April 2018. The Riverbank Officer in the Rivers
and Estuaries Branch of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and
Attractions has advised that they are currently going through the approval process
and expecting the Minister to announce the successful projects in late August 2018.
If the Town is successful with the application, additional budgetary items will be
requested from Council to co-fund the development of the Plan. Subject to budget
approval from Council, the Plan will be completed between February and May 2019.
Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 5 June 2018, Resolution No. 88/18:
That Council:
1. Not proceed with the tree planting of the Foreshore between Chester Road
and Mrs Herbert’s Park
2. Inform the owners and residents along the above section of the
Foreshore.
CARRIED
Ordinary Council Meeting 17 April 2018, Resolution No. 47/18:
That Council:
1. Prepare a concept landscape plan to improve the Foreshore between Chester
Road and Mrs Herbert’s Park, which includes the planting of shade trees that
are native to the area.
2. Approves the public consultation for the proposed foreshore tree planting, as
detailed in Attachment 1.
3. Includes $5,000 allocation for tree planting in the draft 2018-19 Budget for
further consideration.
4. Receives a further report on outcomes of the community consultation.
CARRIED
Foreshore Advisory Committee Meeting 21 February 2018, Resolution No. 02/18:
That Committee:
1. Note the progress of the various projects on the Foreshore
2. Support development of the Sand Management Plan for Freshwater Bay
3. Receive a design of a pedestrian ramp for access to the beach at Jetty Road
at its next meeting.
CARRIED
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Ordinary Council Meeting [1 November 2016], Resolution 177/16:
THAT Council:
A. Advise the Western Australian Planning Commission that it supports the
granting of a planning approval for proposed remedial and upgrade works to
foreshore access path and boat ramp at Lots 718, 803, 810 and 811 (19)
Queenslea Drive, Claremont subject to the following conditions and advice
notes:
1. The stairway be deviated by one metre to the south of the existing Tuart
Trees proposed to be removed by the application in order to save these
trees and their associated root structures and mitigate against soil
erosion on the escarpment.
2. Removal of redundant stairs previously providing access to foreshore by
Christ Church Grammar School and re-establish local native vegetation
along the former stairway alignments.
3. Set ramp back to align with High Water Mark by cutting back failing wall
on dinghy store to provide adequate room along beach and improve
hydraulic smoothness of shoreline.
4. Redesign revetment in front of ramps and boat shed to re-establish a
natural beach shoreline by removing redundant ramp to a point two
meters north of High Water Mark and densely plant remaining revetment
areas with Melaleuca and Saltbush as per the species nominated on the
plan to improve sediment transport.
5. Provide new cantilever steps from the western landing to the foreshore
to the satisfaction of the Town of Claremont to improve pedestrian
access to the foreshore.
6. Remove all redundant building materials including but not limited to
failed rock wall, ramp and revetment materials.
7. Creation and implementation of a ten year revegetation plan to remove
exotic plants and revegetate with provenance seed grown plants to slow
erosion across the embankment to the satisfaction of the Town of
Claremont.
8. Application is to be made to and a Section 18 approval is to be granted
by Department of Indigenous Affairs.
9. Site and Construction Management Plan is required for the construction
of the proposed development including details on delivery and service
vehicles/craft prior to issue of a Building Permit and implemented for the
duration of construction to ensure the adjacent foreshore and vegetation
is not damaged during construction works and removal of redundant
infrastructure.
Advice Notes:
(i) A Building Permit must be obtained from the local government prior to
the commencement of any building works. Permits for non- residential
development must be certified prior to submission.
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(ii) It is noted that the existing dingy store is in poor repair. It is advisable
for the structural stability of the store to be verified by a structural
engineer and that rectification works be undertaken if required.
(iii) The applicant/owner is advised of the following health requirements
from the Town’s Health Services. Should any advice be unclear, please
contact the Town’s Health Services on 9285 4300:
a) Works that are to be undertaken on site are to comply with the
Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997;
b) Under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997,
no work is to be permitted or suffered to be carried out:
i. Before 7:00am or after 6:00pm between Monday and
Saturday inclusive; or
ii. On a Sunday or public holiday;
c) The applicant is to remove any hazardous materials contained
within the building including the portion of the building to remain,
at their own expense and in accordance with the Code of
Practice on Safe Removal of Asbestos (NOHSC:2002(1988)) as
stipulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
1996, and disposed of in accordance with the Health (Asbestos)
Regulations 1992 and the Environmental Protection (Controlled
Waste) Regulations 2004.
B. Manager Parks and Environment to liaise with Methodist Ladies College with
a view to secure removal of any redundant infrastructure and fencing along
the foreshore area.
CARRIED
Ordinary Council Meeting 19 July 2016, Resolution 111/16:
That Council approves;
1. The WESROC Foreshore Management Plan Report.
2. The section Appendix E, relating to Town of Claremont.
3. The use of remaining budgets being for Foreshore Stage 1 Management Plan
and River Foreshore Erosion control, to be used for the development of
detailed plans for:
a) Chester Road car park modification design.
b) Alex Prior drain outfall.
c) Sand accretion and erosion management.
CARRIED
Financial and Staff Implications
The money spent for the Jetty Road Foreshore access design was $1,100 (excl
GST) and is in accordance with existing budgetary allocation. The cost estimate for
the construction of the ramp would be $12,500. The Council could consider $12,500
in the midyear review.
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Swan River Trust grant funding applied for the Sand Management plan is $11,360, of
the total cost of $23,220. If the funding is successful, the Town’s cost would be
$11,860 and the Council could consider this in the midyear review.
Policy and Statutory Implications
Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006
WESROC Foreshore Management Plan
Communication / Consultation
The Town will send a letter to Claremont Yacht Club, thanking them for the removal
of the retained area on the ramp and remind them of the need to resolve the
stormwater within the car park.
The Town will send a letter of acknowledgement to Christ Church Grammar School
the progress of works in the foreshore including revegetation works.
Strategic Community Plan
Environmental Sustainability
We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the
enjoyment of the community and continue to demonstrate diligent environmental
practices.
Protect and conserve the natural flora and fauna of Lake Claremont and the
Foreshore.
Urgency
Providing an update of projects occurring.
Voting Requirements
Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
Moved Cr Tulloch, seconded Mr Brereton.
That the Committee:
1. Requests the Town write to the Claremont Yacht Club to thank them for
removal of the retained area on the ramp and remind them of the need to
resolve the drainage of stormwater within the carpark
2. Acknowledges the progress of work undertaken by Christ Church
Grammar School, which includes the revegetation works
3. Notes the stormwater bubble up structure at Bethesda meets the
development approval given by Western Australian Planning Commission
4. Supports the design (Option 2) for Jetty Road ramp access to the
Foreshore
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5. Supports the requests for budget allocation as part of mid-year 2018-19
budget review for:
a) Jetty ramp Option 2 - $12.500, and
b) Sand Management Plan (Town’s component), subject to grant
approval - $ 11,860.
Mr Bakker left the meeting at 4.29pm.
Mr Kirupananther left the meeting at 4.30pm.
AMENDMENT
Moved Cr Tulloch, seconded Mr Brereton.
That Point 3 be amended to read:
‘Notes stormwater is not being retained on site and requests Bethesda rectify
the problem’.
Reason: The stormwater may not be retained to the satisfaction of the Western
Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) development approval.
CARRIED (6/18)
(NO DISSENT)
AMENDMENT
Moved Cr Tulloch, seconded Ms Brittain.
That Point 4 be removed, and Point 5 a) be removed and amended accordingly.
Reason: The ramp is not necessary as there is good access at Chester Road
boat ramp for kayaks.
CARRIED (7/18)
(NO DISSENT)
THE AMENDED PRIMARY MOTION WAS PUT
That the Committee:
1. Requests the Town write to the Claremont Yacht Club to thank them for
removal of the retained area on the ramp and remind them of the need to
resolve the drainage of stormwater within the carpark
2. Acknowledges the progress of work undertaken by Christ Church
Grammar School, which includes the revegetation works
3. Notes stormwater is not being retained on site and requests Bethesda
rectify the problem, and
4. Supports the requests for budget allocation as part of mid-year 2018-19
budget review for Sand Management Plan (Town’s component), subject to
grant approval - $ 11,860.
CARRIED (8/18)
(NO DISSENT)
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7 COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS
BEEN GIVEN
NIL
8 FUTURE MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE
21 November 2018, 4pm.
9 DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, Cr Mews closed the meeting at 5.15pm.
Confirmed this day of 2018.
PRESIDING MEMBER
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