We are now welcoming community feedback on the Revised Ellis Street Precinct Concept Plan.

In 2023, the Shire released a Draft Concept Plan for the Ellis Street Precinct to guide infrastructure renewal, environmental restoration, public land use and landscaping. Community feedback on the original draft has been carefully considered, and engineering technical advice has been sought. The plans have since been revised to reflect community input:

The key issues the project aims to address include:

  • improving road surface and drainage
  • improved environmental outcomes including water quality and tree protection
  • improved legibility and wayfinding throughout the area through clearer layout and signage
  • improving pedestrian and cyclist connectivity (paths), with clear separation from vehicles and boat movements
  • increasing availability and functionality of parking

The concepts are indicative only, and through detailed design the shire will be able to confirm what is constructed on site. This will also be impacted by budget and construction costs at the time

The time between consultation phases reflects the need to review community feedback, undertake further technical work and balance this project alongside other localised priorities

View the revised plans here

Submissions are welcome for feedback on the revised Ellis Street Precinct Concept Plan, the consultation period has been extended and will now run from 17 March to 13 April 2026.

You can also drop in to chat to staff at The Augusta Shire office between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday 18 March and Thursday 19 March 2026.

Have Your Say

Drop In Sessions

Community Drop In Sessions

You are invited to Drop In to the discuss the Ellis Street Precinct Plan with Shire Officers.

Shire staff will be available at our Augusta Office with printed copies of the concept plan.

Details:

  • 18 and 19 of March
  • Between 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
  • Shire of Augusta Margaret River Office
  • 66 Allnut Terrace, Augusta

2023 Draft Concept Plan and consultation results

2023 Background and Consultation Results

The Shire has created the draft Ellis Street Jetty Concept Plan to guide infrastructure renewal, environmental restoration, use and landscaping within the Ellis Street Jetty Precinct.

To guide design development a Background Report was prepared to review the 2015 Ellis Street Jetty Precinct Development Concept Plan and identify any additional community infrastructure and environmental restoration works required.

In 2023 we received 24 contributions to the Draft Ellis Street Jetty survey. 54% agreed with the direction of the concept plan, 17% did not agree with the direction of the plan and 29% were unsure.

Officers have reviewed the feedback received and updated the Draft Concept Plan. Please see the entirety of the verbatim feedback with shire comments here

Key themes that arose included feedback regarding requests for another boat ramp, timed parking impact on East Augusta residents, requests for improved picnic areas, comments for and against formalised parking and a request for a skate park in the area. Please see table below for changes

Common Community Feedback Themes

Shire Comment

Another boat ramp

It is recognised that Ellis Street is a deep launch facility, however there are various spatial and topographical constraints at the site.

The Augusta Harbour is currently adequate for boat launching demand, with better supporting facilities such as toilets, a café and passive recreation areas.

Timed parking impact on East Augusta resident

Timed parking has been removed from the revised concept plan

Requests for improved picnic areas

Additional grass area adjacent to the Blackwood River has been provided to facilitate those that take sandwiches down to the water. This space also functions as a waiting area for tours, that is separated from vehicles and roads.

Current picnic spots include:

- shaded area to the south that includes barbecues – shade allows people to linger, and this area has good separation from boats and vehicles
- center island and above toilet block. Grass and trees provided an informal space to sit and/or picnic.

Comments for and against formalised parking

The revised concept plan aims to balance various viewpoints of community. The concept aims to keep the area ‘low key’ but also provides a safe traversable path for those with limited mobility including older adults and families with prams. The parking areas included provide a mix of formal (sealed) and informal (gravel) parking spaces.

Request for a skate park in the area

A new skatepark is outside of the scope of this concept plan



2023 feedback Form

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Ellis Street Jetty Concept Plan - Feedback Form

This survey invited residents to share their thoughts on the Ellis Street Jetty Concept Plan until 5pm on Monday, 1 May 2023.