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The retaining walls along the Blackwood River public foreshore in the section fronting Turner Holiday Park are in poor condition and require reconstruction.
Large voids have formed behind the retaining walls, presenting a safety risk to the public if these were to collapse.
The Shire is investigating two possible reconstruction options for the foreshore walls and would like community feedback on both options.
You can provide your feedback by completing the survey below.
Alternatively you can provide feedback by contacting Caitlin Jameson on 9780 5254 or email cjameson@amrshire.wa.gov.au
The survey closes at 5pm, Monday 6 May.
Option 1
Demolish the existing wall and construct a new wall in the same position and at the same height (approx. 1m-1.2m high). The wall will be constructed using limestone blocks which have previously been used along the foreshore. This will result in very little change to the current environment, although the addition of a handrail may be required to meet Australian standards.
Option 2
Demolish the existing wall and construct a smaller 2 block wall (approx. 0.7m high) set back 6m from the shoreline. The wall has been designed to tolerate the tidal and wave actions of the river, which will increase the longevity of the wall. The area in front of the wall is to be landscaped and revegetated with local native species.
Option 1: Reconstructing the foreshore wall in the current position
Option 2: Re-aligning the wall and constructing at a lower height with vegetation
Pro
Con
Pro
Con
No impact to current grassed area on foreshore
Wall under constant wave action which reduces life of the structure
Returning the shoreline to its historical profile
6m reduction of grassed foreshore area
Larger space for foreshore recreation
3-4 times the construction cost of option 2, resulting in delays to seek funding and deferral of other coastal projects
Increases native vegetation along the shoreline creating a more natural environment and habitat for wildlife
Vegetation will take some time to establish
High wall (>1.0m) may require balustrading to address fall risk
Construction of a beach area in front of the holiday park for swimming and launching of kayaks
Loss in recreational area on the foreshore
Sufficient existing funding to action immediately
Both options 1 and 2 will include:
Retention of the view aspect from the grass area over the river
Construction of estuary appropriate wall footings to ensure future wave action does not undermine the walls prematurely
Access points to the river, fish cleaning stations, and the old ramp for canoe launching will be retained.
The retaining walls along the Blackwood River public foreshore in the section fronting Turner Holiday Park are in poor condition and require reconstruction.
Large voids have formed behind the retaining walls, presenting a safety risk to the public if these were to collapse.
The Shire is investigating two possible reconstruction options for the foreshore walls and would like community feedback on both options.
You can provide your feedback by completing the survey below.
Alternatively you can provide feedback by contacting Caitlin Jameson on 9780 5254 or email cjameson@amrshire.wa.gov.au
The survey closes at 5pm, Monday 6 May.
Option 1
Demolish the existing wall and construct a new wall in the same position and at the same height (approx. 1m-1.2m high). The wall will be constructed using limestone blocks which have previously been used along the foreshore. This will result in very little change to the current environment, although the addition of a handrail may be required to meet Australian standards.
Option 2
Demolish the existing wall and construct a smaller 2 block wall (approx. 0.7m high) set back 6m from the shoreline. The wall has been designed to tolerate the tidal and wave actions of the river, which will increase the longevity of the wall. The area in front of the wall is to be landscaped and revegetated with local native species.
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