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LAKE MONGER RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

2008-2018

Prepared by:

Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd

Plan Overview 1

Social, Cultural and Environmental Significance 2

Legislative Requirements 2

Regional Context 4

Biodiversity 4

Social Environment 5

Guiding Principles 6

Plan Works

Lake and Stormwater 7

Fauna Habitat 8

Ecological Restoration 9

Trees and Turf 10

Risk Management 11

Visitation and Recreation 12

Planning and Community Liaison 13

Information, Interpretation and Education 14

Cultural Heritage 15

Conclusion 16

Implementation Program 17

References 21

Overview of Proposed Works (Map) 22

Appendix 1 Summary of Community Consultation 24

Appendix 2 Summary of Aboriginal Consultation 27

Appendix 3 Background/Benefits to Onground Work 31

Appendix 4 Public Comment Summary 35

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Town of Cambridge would like to thank the following for the contributions to the development of the Lake Monger Reserve Management Plan.

Lake Monger Working Group Members: –Cr Corinne MacRae (Chairperson)• Cr David Berry• Pamela Van Der Meulen (Wembley West Leederville • Residents Association)Simon Crowford (Wembley West Leederville Residents • Association)Lyn Manuel (Malubillai Wildlife Carers)• Town of Cambridge administration staff•

Cambridge Library staff. –Rory O’Connor (Anthropologist). –Local community and visitors to the reserve. –Aboriginal people with traditional and cultural –

responsibility for the lake and environs.

CONTENTS

Paddling swan among the weeping willows

The vision:

“For Lake Monger Reserve to be recognised as a Conservation Wetland and a significant recreational facility enjoyed and managed with the community.”

The long-term goal:

“To establish an ecologically sustainable system within Lake Monger Reserve, ensuring its long term viability; and to continue the Reserve’s positive contribution to the quality of life of those who live in and are visitors to the area.

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Lake Monger Reserve is a conservation wetland and an important habitat and permanent drought refuge for a range of fauna. it is a regionally significant recreation reserve and is registered as an Aboriginal heritage site of historic and mythological significance.

The Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 Part 1 - Background and Part 2 - Plan for Management were written and released in November 1992 by the City of Perth. In accordance with the recommendations made in these reports and the Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan 1995 the Town of Cambridge has undertaken numerous works involving the rehabilitation of the lake and upgrading of lake facilities. Revision of these management plans along with other council documents, community consultation and Aboriginal Heritage consultation has resulted in this Lake Monger Reserve Management Plan 2008-2018. The plan identifies the remaining works from previous plans as well as highlighting major initiatives to be undertaken over the next ten years.

The plan was prepared after extensive consultation with users, nearby residents, the broader community and indigenous people for whom the reserve is culturally significant, see appendix one and two. Initiatives will be undertaken in accordance with the principles embodied in the Town’s vision for the reserve.

PLAN OVERVIEW

Progress over the past ten years, objectives, strategies and priorities for the next ten years are identified under the following management categories;• Lake and Stormwater• Fauna Habitat• Ecological Restoration• Trees and Turf• Risk Management• Visitation and Recreation• Planning and Community Liaison• Information, Interpretation and Education• Cultural Heritage

Community involvement including Aboriginal Heritage consultation played a key role in preparation of the plan and will be a significant factor in its implemenation.

Refer to the map on page 22 for an overview of proposed works for Lake Monger Reserve from 2008-2018. *Note: the plan only includes recommendations for onground works

The wooded shores of Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/15, 000477D)

Children punting and canoeing on Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/12, 000474D)

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SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE

Lake Monger Reserve is located approximately 3.6km from the City of Perth within the suburb of Wembley and is managed by the Town of Cambridge. It consists of a lake (71ha) and is surrounded by a mixture of open parkland and scattered trees on the north, south and west sides and thickets of rehabilitated native vegetation on the east side (38ha). Despite the reserve’s modified state, the lake is still an important habitat and permanent drought refuge for a range of fauna, in particular the birdlife. The number and variety of waterbirds found at Lake Monger Reserve is one of its greatest attractions, particularly its usage by the black swan, whose numbers can reach the hundreds. It is also a regionally significant recreation reserve and is registered as an Aboriginal Heritage site of historic and mythological significance.

Lake Monger Reserve has a dual history, both Aboriginal and European. Before European settlement the lake and its surrounds were an Aboriginal camping and hunting ground, important for its food resources and mythological significance. After the Europeans arrived the area was greatly modified and valued more for its recreational and aesthetic qualities.

The indigenous people of the area called Lake Monger, Lake Galup. After European settlement, it became known as either Large Lake or Triangle Lake (based on its roughly triangular shape) before being named Monger’s Lake in 1831. In April 1932 it was changed to its current name of Lake Monger.

Community involvement and opinion have been identified as priorities for this plan due to the popularity and usage of the Reserve by the public. Planning needs to be flexible to best manage unforseen events and to provide interim solutions while longer-term plans are being developed. Resources will be allocated to the highest priority activities.

LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTSThe Town of Cambridge as the managing Authority must comply with all relevant legislation applicable to Lake Monger Reserve.

Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992Lake Monger Reserve is a Conservation Category wetland and is protected under the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992 (the Lakes EPP) which provides statutory protection for the Swan Coastal Plain Lakes from filling, draining, mining and effluent discharge.

Viewing platform at the northern end of Lake Monger Reserve

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Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972A total of four significant Aboriginal Heritage sites are recorded with the Department of Indigenous Affairs on Lake Monger Reserve (site IDs; 3160, 3318, 3323, 3788) (Department of Indigenous Affairs 2008) and is therefore under the protection of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, which protects all Aboriginal sites in Western Australia. Being a registered site under this Act means that any development on the Reserve and the lake that may disturb the site, must be referred to the Department of Indigenous Affairs.

Contaminated Sites Act 2003Due to the historical use of the Reserve as a refuse site possible contamination of the soil and groundwater has become an issue. The Contaminated Sites Act 2003 requires the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to classify sites reported to it and inform the relevant people, such as owners and occupiers. A memorial has been registered against Lake Monger Reserve under section 58(b) of the Act, which means subdivision or any proposed development of the land may not be approved without seeking further advice from DEC as to its impact and suitability.

Disability Discrimination Act 1992The Town of Cambridge has a responsibilty to ensure that all facilities and access to facilities within Lake Monger Reserve comply with the standards set by the above Act.

Environmental Protection Act 1994Any proposal that is likely to have a significant impact on the environmental values of Lake Monger is required under section 38 of this act to be referred to the EPA for environmental assessment.

TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE STRATEGIC PLAN

This management plan also aims at adhering to the Town of Cambridge’s policy documents such as the Town’s Strategic Plan 2005-2009 and the objectives and strategies relevant to natural and built environment.

Objectives

• A clean, safe and vibrant environment• Enhanced natural and built environment• Quality public open space and recreational facilities• Sound and sustainable environmental management• Diversity and compatibility in land use and development

Strategies

• Plan for and maintain a clean, safe and vibrant environment• Preserve and protect the natural environment, parkland, remnant bushland, beachfront and built environment• Ensure sustainable environmental management• Develop and maintain effective programs and policies to facilitate environmentally responsible and sustainable management• Identify and implement improvements to streetscape, pedestrian spaces and community facilities• Improve waste management and stormwater management strategies in line with State Government’s management strategies• Provide quality public open space and leisure activities• Develop sustainable water resource management practices

Eastern viewing platform and fauna refuge island

Adult swan and her cygnet

Birdlife gathering on the foreshore

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BIODIVERSITYLake Monger Reserve underwent significant modification since European settlement, including the removal of all the indigenous vegetation causing deterioration of the water quality. Throughout the 1980/90’s native vegetation was largely returned to the reserve and today it provides an important habitat and drought refuge for waterbirds and tortoises.

There are six recognised habitats at Lake Monger Reserve including deep fresh water, shallow fresh water, the bare lake edge, grassland, parkland lawns and the native reed beds, making Lake Monger Reserve an attractive location for numerous fauna species.

Lake Monger Reserve is also a popular tourist attraction promoted in postcards, leaflets and tourist bureaus as a place where you can experience and be part of an Australian wetland as well as see our state emblem, the black swan.

REGIONAL CONTEXTLake Monger Reserve is zoned under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and the Town of Cambridge Planning Scheme to be used for the purposes of Parks and Recreation. The Reserve is situated within an interdunal swale and is part of the Perth group of wetlands which include: Big Carine Swamp, Lake Gwelup, Jackadder Lake and Herdsman Lake. This chain of freshwater lakes occupies a shallow valley that runs north-west to south-east towards the Swan River.

Lake Monger Reserve is bounded on two sides by important regional access routes, Lake Monger Drive to the south and Mitchell Freeway to the east. The surrounding areas consist of urban development, which was identified in the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 as having a negative impact on the reserve through contaminants entering the lake via the groundwater and numerous stormwater drains. These impacts have been significantly addressed through installation of nutrient stripping channels and sediment ponds on the east perimeter of the reserve and other management strategies, such as public education.

South west island and foreshore area to be rehabilitated

South west rest area

View of the City from the northern end of the reserve

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SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTLake Monger Reserve has a history of both Aboriginal and European usage.

The lake and its surrounds are known to be a mythological site of current significance to Aboriginal people due to its association with the Swan River Wagal. It is thought that in its journey to the sea the Wagal deviated from its route and rose from the ground creating Lake Monger and on re-entering, cut a subterranean tunnel to Melville Water, which according to tradition still exists today (City of Perth 1992). It was also a gathering point in summer due to its available food resources of fish, water fowl, turtles, frogs and vegetable foods.

Presently Lake Monger Reserve is heavily utilised by the public for passive recreation such as bird watching, exercising and picnicking.

When the Europeans arrived they saw different opportunities for the lake. Lake Monger Reserve became one of the principal aquatic resorts of the city during the early part of the 20th century with rowing, yachting and swimming facilities, before it gradually became more valued for its aesthetic appeal prior to World War II.

By the end of the 1960s, a large proportion of Lake Monger Reserve had been reclaimed by the disposal of the City of Perth refuse or filling with dredged lake sediments creating low-lying land which provided grassed recreation fields.

In February 2008 a survey was conducted of visitors and the immediate residents surrounding Lake Monger Reserve aimed at gathering ideas and suggestions for improving the lake’s environment and facilities and views on works yet to be completed from the current Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 and Rehabilitation Plan 1995.

The results of the survey showed 89% of participants supported the works yet to be completed. The survey also indicated a high level of overall satisfaction with the reserve in its current state with the most popular features being its beauty, tranquillity and wildlife.

Lake Monger jetty, promenade and pavillion, 1914 (Courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/11, 000473D)

Enjoying the serenity of Lake Monger

Raised walkway over the nutrient stripping channel and sediment pond

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

In managing Lake Monger Reserve and undertaking improvements and other works outlined in this management plan, the Town of Cambridge pursues the following broad principles:

THE VISION

The vision statement for Lake Monger Reserve is:

“For Lake Monger Reserve to be recognised as a Conservation Wetland and a significant recreational facility enjoyed and managed with the community.”

LONG-TERM GOAL

The long-term goal for Lake Monger Reserve has been defined as:

“To establish an ecologically sustainable system within Lake Monger Reserve, ensuring its long term viability; and to continue the Reserve’s positive contribution to the quality of life of those who live in and are visitors to the area.”

PRINCIPLE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE

The principal management objective for Lake Monger Reserve is:

“To continue biodiversity conservation and restoration of Lake Monger Reserve to achieve a more diverse and self sustaining ecosystem that provides a variety of fauna habitats, improves water quality, enhances and protects the natural and historical value and allows for passive recreation, education and community involvement.”

Birds in flight Black swans enjoying a paddle on the foreshore

Rehabilitated drains, emptying into sediment collecting pond which then flows into the nutrient stripping channel prior to entering the lake along east perimeter.

Mounts Bay Outlet DrainDrain on western perimeter

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OBJECTIVE

To improve and maintain the lakes water quality to an acceptable level ensuring that the lake environment is able to support a variety of environmental and social values.

PLAN WORKS

LAKE AND STORMWATER

PROGRESS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS

Since the development of the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 there have been several supporting documents pertaining to stormwater and groundwater quality with the significant contribution of nutrients recognised as coming from the groundwateer particularly from the areas east of the Lake. Studies were undertaken to determine the nutrient loads and levels of other contaminants entering the lake through stormwater drains and locate point sources and investigate various methods of treating stormwater to improve the quality of drainage waters.

An intensive rehabilitation program was then implemented to mitigate some of the impacts of the stormwater drains and the contributing nutrient input. This was achieved by creating nutrient stripping channels and sediment ponds in front of the drains from the north along the eastern edge near the freeway and planting fringing and emergent native vegetation. On-going water quality monitoring and lake level management has also continued annually.

Fauna refuge island and nutrient stripping channel on east perimeter

FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND STRATEGIES

Ongoing water quality monitoring and understanding of the mechanisms involved in the release of nutrients from the sediment and input from the surrounding environment and investigation into the feasibility of intercepting groundwater flow into the lake from Mt Hawthorn to reduce contaminants entering the lake.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Upgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan •

River drain to provide greater flexibility with water quality management.

Continue water quality monitoring and lake level • management.

Develop and implement a program that monitors the • effectiveness of the planted fringing native vegetation in minimising the nutrient input into the Lake.

Investigate measures to reduce nutrients entering the • Lake

Implement measures to reduce nutrients entering the • Lake

Priorities for years 6 to 10Redirect drain in south west corner towards the island to • help with nutrient stripping.

Occurrence of bumblefoot on swan

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FAUNA

OBJECTIVE

To recognise and preserve the importance of Lake Monger Reserve as a regionally significant wildlife habitat and drought refuge on the Swan Coastal Plain by: raising the profile of these functions within the community; encouraging a diversity of native aquatic and non-aquatic species; and by implementing management procedures to reduce the impact of introduced or nuisance fauna on the Reserve.


There has been extensive progress with regards to increasing the fauna habitat around the lake. Refuge islands have been developed and extensive habitats created due to large rehabilitation works on the eastern side adjacent to the freeway. Signs instructing visitors to refrain from feeding the birds have been erected and the health of the birds has improved since this was done. There are also ongoing works to remove rocks from around the lake edge to help reduce injury and improve the health of the swans.

A major fauna management issue for Lake Monger Reserve has always included controlling midge outbreaks. Use of midge lights and midge zappers have not been effective. However, midge reductions have been noticed as a result of rehabilitation and improved lake water quality. This method has been viewed as a priority and will be continued.


Ongoing protection of native fauna through:Maintaining a diverse fauna habitat.1. Conducting research of populations to establish habitat 2. requirements.Improving community awareness and provide 3. opportunities for education.Developing a community response plan for midge 4. outbreaks.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Removal of all concrete ramps, paving and rubble at the • southern end of the lake to help reduce the occurrence of bumblefoot and improve the health of the swans.

Vegetate the southern end of Lake Monger Reserve along • the lake edge to help discourage wildlife from accessing the road and to provide shelter.

Develop management protocols to manage health issues • affecting fauna (e.g. botulism outbreaks).

Monitor midge populations and advise the community of • precautionary actions.

Develop and implement a program for survey work to • assist in understanding the usage of Lake Monger by fauna.

Maintain feral animal control•

Priorities for years 6 to 10None allocated at this time

Community participation in lake cleanup

Lake Monger supplies habitat and food for breeding swans

Rehabilitation of east fauna refuge island

South-west island covered in bull rush (Typha orientalis)9

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

OBJECTIVE

To restore the ecological communities within Lake Monger Reserve in order to provide a variety of fauna habitats for breeding, feeding and nesting. Improve water quality and enhance and protect both the natural and historical value, understanding and appreciation of the reserve.


From the recommendations within the Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan 1995 restoration activities have been undertaken along the entire eastern edge of the Lake including a complete reconstruction of the lake edge and the creation of a habitat island, nutrient stripping ponds and channels. Due to the success of the rehabilitation, a vegetation thinning program was required to allow for continued views of the lake from the walk trail. Weed control and other maintenance procedures have also been ongoing within the reserve.


Ongoing ecological restoration through:Continued rehabilitation of the lake edge.1. Managing impediments to ecological functioning such as 2. fire, weeds, water quality and pests.Encouraging public awareness, education and direct 3. involvement in restoration efforts.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with • indigenous plants including the removal of exotic species to provide additional habitat requirements for fauna without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road.

Explore better pedestrian access across the western edge • of the lake which is flood prone, by possible creation of an inundation zone accompanied by rehabilitation works and raised walkway.

Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and • management plan for the island in the south west of the lake including weed control and vegetated channel to improve environmental values.

Continue to focus weed control programs in priority areas, • including rehabilitation sites and on targeted species.

Continue to monitor and maintain all rehabilitation works.•

Nature walk through eastern rehabilitated area

Priorities for years 6 to 10Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low • shrubs for under utilised grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory Street and bowling club.

Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old • freeway access road near the dog exercise area in the south east.

Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the • overflow pipe area in northern section of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark.

Thriving rehabilitation along nutrient stripping channel on east perimeter

OBJECTIVE

To develop a landscape character at Lake Monger reserve which enhances its function as a recreation reserve, a wildlife sanctuary and a healthy permanent wetland.


There is ongoing maintenance of turf areas and existing trees, including mowing, top dressing and renovation, as well as maintenance of trees such as pruning, removal (when necessary) and re-planting. The replacement of the manual irrigation system with automatic has commenced and is 50% complete. Remaining sections include south and north of the bowling club. Areas that will not be irrigated include the east side of the reserve and the dog exercise area. This ensures the most efficient application of water and conforms to the Department of Water license requirements.


Ongoing tree and turf management through:Continued maintenance of open grassed areas for 1. recreation.Minimising unused open grassed areas through planting 2. of native vegetation to create a more natural environment and reduce water consumption.Provision of more shaded areas.3.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Develop and implement a native tree planting program • north and west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area to provide additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not obstruct the views of the surrounding residents.

Continue the replacement of the manual irrigation system • to automatic.

Create a special events grassed area in the south-west • corner of the reserve.

Maintain all turf areas including mowing, top dressing and • renovation.

Undertake tree management including pruning, removal • and re-planting.

Monitor and maintain all irrigation systems including • upgrades.

Priorities for years 6 to 10Retain palms and pine trees on Lake Monger Drive to • preserve the European Heritage. However, remove them and replace with native tree species only if they die or become unsafe.

TREES AND TURF

Dog exercise area

Public open space

Bowling club surrounds

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Pedestrian and cyclist activity on recreation path

OBJECTIVE

To provide a safe experience for all users and to protect the conservation and landscape values of Lake Monger Reserve.


Upgrades and repairs to the recreation path around Lake Monger have been undertaken including a dual-use path and pram and bike ramps. A path light upgrade program has also commenced and security lighting erected at the Gregory Street carpark. Reserve facilities such as playgrounds and park furniture are monitored and maintained regularly, including safety surface replacement. Safety signage has been installed and the Powis Street carpark was developed to reduce the congestion at the Lake Monger Drive carparks. Tourist buses are restricted to the Powis Street carpark only.


Ongoing risk management through;Maintaining path surfaces to provide for safe usage.1. Ensuring facilities comply with relevant design standards 2. and specifications.Monitor visitor usage to get a better understanding of 3. users and their requirements.Encourage socially responsible behaviour.4.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Continue with the staged replacement of the recreation • path to improve safety and usability for visitors.

Continue implementing path light upgrade program to • manage public safety risks.

Develop and implement a visitor monitoring program to • identify the different users and their requirements.

Continue to monitor and maintain facilities (playground, • park furniture and other infrastructure) to the relevant standards.

Continue regular patrols to manage visitor access and • compliance with regulations.

Manage possible health risk issues regarding water quality • through warning signs.

Monitor safe pedestrian access requirements to Lake • Monger Reserve across Lake Monger Drive.

Priorities for years 6 to 10Investigate measures to control the speed of cyclists on • the recreational path around Lake Monger Reserve to minimise conflict.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Recreation path along Lake Monger Drive

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OBJECTIVE

To provide and enhance safe and suitable access for all reserve users and manage environmentally friendly recreation opportunities that are compatible with the long term integrity of Lake Monger Reserve’s values.


Lake Monger Reserve is a regionally significant recreational reserve with facilities such as the bowling club, the walk and cycle path as well as the playgrounds, barbeques and toilets.

There have been significant improvements made to the recreational facilities of Lake Monger Reserve. These have included, the construction of a nature trail along the eastern side through the rehabilitated areas; upgrades to the current recreational path; expansion of the path from Powis Street to the toilet facilities; upgrade of the toilets on Lake Monger Drive and Dodd Street; construction of an accessible path to the south west playground; replacement of the south west, south east and north west playground equipment and sandpit; a perimeter fence at the south west playground; additional rubbish bins; park furniture and drinking fountains; barbeque facilities at the west end of Dodd Street and south east playground; and the creation of two viewing platforms over the lake at the eastern and northern perimeter to increase the appreciation and experience of visitors to the reserve.


Ongoing provision for safe and suitable visitor access and usage through:

Balancing visitor access with conservation by providing 1. appropriate access.Providing for a multiple of uses along the recreation path 2. network.Providing universal access for people with disabilities, 3. consistent with relevant standards and codes.Regularly seek community feedback on reserve 4. management and visitor facilities.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and relocate vehicle • turnaround point in line with the toilets.

Install distance markers at approximately 500 metre • spacing along the recreation path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with start point at the information shelter.

Remove centre carpark along Lake Monger Drive to • reduce the conflict between car, cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve the natural environment.

Install a sign when the central car park is removed advising • there is alternative parking on the north side.

Realign recreation path path on western side to behind the • area prone to flooding and investigate the installation of a raised pathway over inundation zone.

Realign recreation path along Lake Monger Drive to • between the palm trees and pine trees.

Develop a master plan for the provision of a new • recreational amenity at the northern end of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The facilities could include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility (subject to a separate feasibility study).

Investigate opportunity to install outdoor exercise • equipment.

Install shade sails to the playground areas.• Install a picnic facility in the south west area of the Reserve • in close proximity to the playground

Priorities for years 6 to 10Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger • Drive and relocate to near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds (size and location yet to be designed).

Investigate the practicality of the present location of • the toilet blocks on Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street and possible relocation to the new car parks and playground areas.

When the viewing platforms require replacement an • alternative to the sunken pillars will be used.

VISITATION AND RECREATION

South-west playground

North west barbeque area and playground

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There has been ongoing liaison with adjoining property owners and land managers. The State Tourism Commission, Main Roads WA and the Town of Vincent have contributed funds to the rehabilitation of the east side of Lake Monger adjacent the freeway. Since 1993 Lake Monger Reserve has played host to the Department of Health’s DonateWest annual tree planting ceremony to commemorate organ and tissue donors.

A Lake Monger Reserve Working Group Committee was formed and included representatives from the Town of Cambridge Council and community members with the purpose of managing the improvement program for the reserve. The Department of Indigenous Affairs and Department of Environment and Conservation are regularly consulted regarding relevant improvement works.


Ongoing liaison with neighbours and land managers through:

Maintaining involvement in external planning (e.g. 1. Metropolitan Region Scheme, Town Planning Scheme and development proposals) to ensure ongoing protection and integration of Lake Monger Reserve.Continued liaison with stakeholder groups to encourage 2. ongoing preservation and integrated management.Continued liaison with community groups and general 3. public and support for community group based projects.Maintaining the Lake Monger Reserve Working Group 4. Committee to manage future programs.Continued support of the organ donor tree planting 5. ceremony to commemorate organ and tissue donors.

PLANNING AND COMMUNITY LIAISON

OBJECTIVE

To protect Lake Monger Reserve’s conservation values and deliver a safe, high quality visitor experience by ensuring co-operative management between adjacent landowners and managers.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Establish opportunities to increase liaison and information • exchange with stakeholders and develop stronger relationships.

Promote education and community awareness of activities • occurring within Lake Monger Reserve.

Continue to support organ donor tree planting ceremony • but reconsider the type and location of the tree being planted.

Continue to support and strengthen relationships with • community groups that are actively caring for Lake Monger Reserve.

Relocate wishing well to the north of the reserve in the • general vicinity of the proposed north lake monger reserve master plan area. The Council donates any funds collected to the Speech and Hearing Centre.

Priorities for years 6 to 10None allocated at this time

Lake Monger Working Group representatives

Lake Monger Primary School

Organ Donor Board

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An information shelter was built in 2000 near the Powis Street carpark along with interpretive and informative signage about the vesting of Lake Monger; the aims and progress of the rehabilitation; the function of the eastern edge as a nutrient biofilter and fauna habitat; key vegetation types and illustrations of key fauna; requests to owners to keep their dogs on leads and on the path; educational signage to inform visitors of acceptable activities within the reserve; and fauna management.


Ongoing information, education and interpretation through:Promoting Lake Monger Reserve as a demonstration 1. area for urban wetland management through education programs, tours, publications and community activities.Natural and cultural heritage interpretative and education 2. planning using a variety of techniques to reach a wider audience.Promoting Lake Monger Reserve as a significant wildlife 3. refuge, recreational facility and culturally significant urban wetland.

INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION

OBJECTIVE

To encourage awareness and appreciation of Lake Monger Reserve related to its values and uses, through interpretive and educational services and facilities.

Priorities for years 1 to 5Upgrade the current interpretive and information signage, • placing them on the existing plinths and strategically around the lake. Signs to detail the fauna species that inhabit the lake, the vegetation and the Aboriginal and European historical background to create a sense of identity and affiliation with Lake Monger Reserve.

Prepare and implement an education program that • encompasses the natural and cultural history of Lake Monger Reserve.

Develop relationships with local schools and community • groups to promote awareness of the rehabilitation and conservation prospects of Lake Monger Reserve.

Develop suitable entry statements to include the Aboriginal • name of “Galup” for Lake Monger and identify appropriate locations around the reserve.

Priorities for years 6 to 10Develop and implement a promotional plan that builds an • appropriate identity for Lake Monger Reserve.

Support the use of the reserve in research programmes to • enhance understanding of the environmental, social and historical values of the reserve.

One of the information signs found at Lake Monger Reserve

Interpretive and Information shelter at northern end of Lake Monger Reserve

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Aboriginal campsite around early 1900s (Courtesy of Battye Library-54500P)


Cultural heritage information has been incorporated into interpretive signage. Significant liaison was undertaken with relevant groups and indigenous families prior to and during the development of the Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 and Rehabilitation Plan 1995 to ensure cultural heritage values were conserved. The Town of Cambridge is currently in consultation with relevant indigenous groups and families and a consultant has been appointed to facilitate regular meetings and liaison with regard to continued works within Lake Monger Reserve.


Ongoing protection of cultural heritage values through:Identifying, conserving and promoting the cultural 1. heritage of Lake Monger Reserve.Compiling and documenting the cultural history for 2. interpretive programs.Designing facilities and undertaking management that 3. consider and retain Lake Monger Reserve’s cultural attributes.Continue liaison with organisations and relevant 4. indigenous groups and families that have a cultural link and ongoing interest in Lake Monger Reserve.

OBJECTIVE

To maintain, conserve and increase public awareness of the cultural heritage of Lake Monger Reserve and to ensure the management of the reserve recognises the significance of the site to Aboriginal people.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Priorities for years 1 to 5Collect, document and promote Aboriginal, colonial and • contemporary history to increase public awareness of Lake Monger Reserve’s cultural heritage.

Incorporate the Aboriginal history of Lake Monger Reserve • in interpretive material including signs, sculptures, paintings etc.

Ensure any upgrading work conducted on the reserve • is in accordance with the Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972-1980 and in consultation with relevant Aboriginal groups.

Priorities for years 6 to 10Organise, as appropriate, traditional Aboriginal • ceremonies/events.

A couple sit on the grass at Lake Monger, 1914 (courtesy of Battye Library-BA 1104/13, 000475D)

Historical uses of Lake Monger Reserve (courtesy of Battye Library-012237D)

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CONCLUSION

South view from Lake Monger Reserve

IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

This review has identified 62 priorities (recommendations) of which 29 are for on-ground works. These have been prioritised and are included in the following 10-year program.

This program will assist in carrying out the works by including the projects shown in each year in the Town’s budget development process annually.

Although a 10-year program is planned for all the works, their completion will depend on appropriate funds being allocated annually. The implementation program will require updating annually.

REVIEW

Minor amendments to the plan may be required during its 10-year term to allow for adaptive management. Any major changes proposed will require public review and comment, Aboriginal heritage consultation, Council endorsement and ministerial approval.

This plan is due for formal review in 2018.

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grou

ndwater

NA

Implem

entm

easuresto

redu

cenu

trientsen

tering

Lake

Mon

gerRe

servefrom

grou

ndwater

Faun

aHab

itat

3Re

movalof

allcon

creteramps,p

avingandrubb

leat

thesouthe

rnen

dof

thelake

tohe

lpredu

cetheoccurren

ceof

bumblefoo

tand

improvethehe

alth

ofthesw

ans.

Works

tobe

programmed

NA

Vegetate

thesouthe

rnen

dof

Lake

Mon

gerRe

servealon

gthelake

edge

tohe

lpdiscou

rage

wildlifefrom

accessingtheroad

andto

provideshelter.

NA

Develop

managem

entprotocols

tomanage

health

issues

affecting

faun

a(e.g.

botulism

outbreaks).

NA

Mon

itormidge

popu

latio

nsandadvise

commun

ityof

precautio

nary

actio

ns.

NA

Develop

andim

plem

entaprogram

forsurvey

workto

assist

inun

derstand

ingthe

usageof

Lake

Mon

gerby

faun

a.

NA

Maintainferalanimalcontrol

EcologicalRe

storation

4Re

habilitatetheno

rth,westa

ndsouthlake

edgeswith

indigeno

usplantsinclud

ingthe

removal

ofexotic

speciesto

provide

additio

nalhabitatrequ

irem

ents

forfaun

awith

outred

ucingtheview

sof

thelake

andto

discou

rage

wildlifeaccessingtheroad.

5Facilitatebe

tter

pede

strian

access

across

thewestern

edge

ofthelake

which

isflo

odpron

e,by

creatin

gan

inun

datio

nzone

accompanied

byrehabilitation

works

and

raised

walkw

ay.

6Develop

andim

plem

entaspecificrehabilitationandmanagem

entplan

fortheisland

inthesouthwestof

thelake

includ

ingweedcontrolandvegetatedchanne

lto

improveen

vironm

entalvalue

s.NA

Continue

tofocusweedcontrolprogramsin

priority

areas,

includ

ingrehabilitation

sitesandon

targeted

species.

NA

Continue

tomon

itorandmaintainallreh

abilitatio

nworks.

IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

17

ProjectDetails

Year

1Ye

ar2

Year

3Ye

ar4

Year

5Ye

ar6

Year

7Ye

ar8

Year

9Ye

ar10

7Develop

arehabilitation

plan

includ

ingplantin

gof

low

shrubs

forun

derutilised

grassedareasalon

gLake

Mon

gerDrive

andGregory

Street,andbe

tweenGregory

Street

andbo

wlingclub

.

8Develop

andim

plem

entarehabilitationplan

fortheoldfreeway

access

road

near

the

dogexercise

area

inthesoutheast.

9Develop

andim

plem

entarehabilitationplan

fortheoverflo

wpipe

area

inno

rthe

rnsectionof

thereservene

arthePo

wisStreet

carpark.

Treesan

dTu

rf10

Develop

andim

plem

entanativ

etree

plantin

gprogram

toprovideadditio

nalshade

forusersof

Lake

Mon

gerRe

servebu

tdo

esno

tob

struct

theview

sof

thesurrou

nding

reside

nts(north

andwestside

ofLake

Mon

gerRe

serveas

wellas

with

inthedo

gexercise

area).

11Co

ntinue

thereplacem

ento

fthe

manualirrigationsystem

toautomatic.

12Create

aspecialeventsgrassedarea

inthesouthwestcorne

rof

thereserve.

NA

Maintainallturfareas

includ

ingmow

ing,topdressing

andreno

vatio

n.

NA

Und

ertake

tree

managem

entincluding

prun

ing,removalandre

plantin

g.

NA

Mon

itorandmaintainallirrigationsystem

sinclud

ingup

grades.

NA

Retainpalm

sandpine

treeson

Lake

Mon

gerDrive

topreserve

theEurope

anhe

ritage.

How

ever,rem

ovethem

andreplacethem

with

nativ

etree

specieson

lyifthey

dieor

becomeun

safe.

Risk

Man

agem

ent

13Co

ntinue

with

thestaged

replacem

entof

therecreatio

npath

toim

provesafety

and

usability

forvisitors.

14Co

ntinue

implem

entin

gpath

light

upgradeprogram

tomanagepu

blicsafetyrisks.

NA

Develop

andim

plem

entavisitormon

itoring

program

toiden

tifythedifferen

tusers

andtheirrequ

irem

ents.

NA

Continue

tomon

itorandmaintainfacilities(playgroun

dandpark

furnitu

re)to

the

relevant

standards.

NA

Continue

regularpatrolsto

managevisitoraccessandcompliancewith

regulatio

ns.

NA

Mon

itorthesuita

blesafety

ofsafe

pede

strian

access

requ

irem

ents

toLake

Mon

ger

ReserveacrossLake

Mon

gerDrive

NA

Managepo

ssiblehe

alth

risk

issues

regardingwater

quality

throughwarning

signs.

NA

Investigatemeasuresto

controlthe

speedof

cyclistson

therecreatio

nalp

atharou

ndLake

Mon

gerRe

serveto

minim

isepe

destrian/cyclistcon

flict

Works

tobe

programmed

18

ProjectDetails

Year

1Ye

ar2

Year

3Ye

ar4

Year

5Ye

ar6

Year

7Ye

ar8

Year

9Ye

ar10

Visitationan

dRe

creation

15Upgrade

Dod

dStreet

road

surfaceandrelocate

vehicleturnarou

ndpo

intto

beinline

with

thetoilets.

16Installdistancemarkersat

approxim

ately50

0metre

spacingalon

gtherecreatio

npath

toiden

tifythedistance

travelledarou

ndthelake

with

startpo

intat

northe

rnen

dne

arinform

ationshelter.

17Re

movecentre

carparkalon

gLake

Mon

gerDrive

toired

ucetheconflictbe

tweencars,

cyclists,peo

pleandwildlifeandim

provethenaturalenviron

men

t18

Installa

sign

whe

nthecentralcar

park

isremoved

advising

thereiscarparkingspace

offP

owisStreet.

19Re

alignrecreatio

npath

onwestern

side

tobe

hind

thearea

pron

eto

flood

ingand

investigatetheinstallatio

nof

araised

pathway

over

inun

datio

nzone

.20

Realignrecreatio

npath

alon

gLake

Mon

gerDrive

tobe

tweenthepalm

treesandpine

trees.

21*D

evelop

amasterplan

fortheprovisionof

ane

wrecreatio

nalamen

ityat

theno

rthe

rnen

dof

thereservene

arthePo

wisStreet

carpark.

Thefacilitiescouldinclud

e,acafé,

picnicfacilities,replacem

entof

existin

gtoilets,p

laygroun

deq

uipm

entandalowkey

skatefacility.

NA

Investigateop

portun

ityto

installoutdo

orexercise

equipm

ent.

22Installshade

sails

totheplaygrou

ndareas

23Installa

picnicfacilityin

thesouthwestarea

oftheRe

servein

closeproxim

ityto

the

playgrou

nd.

24Re

movetheremaining

carparks

alon

gLake

Mon

gerDrive

andrelocate

tobe

near

tothesouthwestern

andsoutheasternexistin

gplaygrou

nds.

25Investigatethepracticality

ofthepresen

tlocationof

thetoiletblocks

onLake

Mon

ger

Drive

andGregory

Street

andrelocate

tothene

wcarparksandplaygrou

ndareas.

26Whe

ntheview

ingplatform

srequ

irereplacem

entan

alternativeto

thesunken

pilars

willbe

used

.Plan

ning

andCo

mmun

ityLiaison

NA

Establish

oppo

rtun

ities

toincrease

liaison

and

inform

ation

exchange

with

stakeh

olde

rsandde

velopstronger

relatio

nships.

NA

Prom

oteed

ucationandcommun

ityaw

aren

essof

activ

ities

occurringwith

inLake

Mon

gerRe

serve.

NA

Continue

tosupp

ortorgando

nortree

plantin

gceremon

ybu

treconsider

thetype

and

locatio

nof

thetree

beingplanted.

NA

Continue

tosupp

ortandstrengthen

relatio

nships

with

commun

itygrou

psthat

are

activ

elycaring

forLake

Mon

gerRe

serve.

27Re

locate

wishing

wellto

theno

rthof

thereservein

thegene

ralvicinity

ofthe

prop

osed

northlake

mon

gerreservemasterplan

area.TheCo

uncildon

ates

anyfund

scollected

totheSpeech

andHearing

Centre.

Works

tobe

programmed

*Thi

s pr

opos

al is

to b

e re

ferr

ed to

the

DE

C S

wan

Reg

iona

l Offi

ce a

fter d

esig

n st

age

com

plet

ed.

19

ProjectDetails

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4

Year5

Year6

Year7

Year8

Year9

Year10

Inform

ation,Interpretationan

dEd

ucation

28Upgradethecurren

tinterpretive

and

inform

ation

signage,

placingthem

on

the

existingplinthsandstrategically

aroundthelake.Signsto

detailthefaunaspeciesthat

inhabit

the

lake,the

vegetation

and

the

Aboriginal

and

European

historical

backgroundto

create

asense

ofiden

tity

andaffiliationwithLake

Monger.

NA

Prepareandim

plemen

tan

educationprogram

that

encompassesthenaturaland

culturalhistory

ofLake

MongerReserve.

NA

Develop

relationships

with

localschools

and

community

groups

topromote

awaren

essoftherehabilitationandconservationprospectsofLake

Monger.

29Developsuitableen

trystatem

entsto

includetheAboriginalnam

eof“G

alup”forLake

Mongerandiden

tifyappropriatelocationsaroundthereserve.

NA

Developandim

plemen

tapromotional

planthat

buildsan

appropriateiden

tity

for

Lake

MongerReserve.

NA

Supporttheuse

oftheReserve

inresearch

program

mes

toen

hance

understandingof

theen

vironmen

tal,socialandhistoricalvalues

ofthereserve.

CulturalH

eritage

Worksto

beprogram

med

CulturalH

eritage

NA

Collect,documen

tandpromote

Aboriginal,colonialandcontemporary

history

toincrease

public

awaren

essofLake

MongerReserve’sculturalheritage.

NA

Incorporate

theAboriginal

history

ofLake

Mongerin

interpretive

materialincluding

signs,sculptures,paintings

etc.

NA

Ensure

anyupgradingwork

conducted

onthereserveis

inaccordance

withthe

Western

Australian

Aboriginal

Heritage

Act

1972

1980

and

inconsultation

with

relevantAboriginalgroups.

NA

Organise,as

appropriate,traditionalAboriginalceremonies/even

ts.

timeframeallocatedto

task

20

REFERENCES

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (2006), Bold Park Management Plan 2006-2011,Government of Western Australia, Perth.

Burke, S (2003), A Report of an Archeologcal Monitoring of Galup (Lake Monger) Western Australia, for The Town of Cambridge, Perth.

City of Perth (1992a), Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 Part 1-Background, Department of Parks gardens and Landscape, Perth.

City of Perth (1992b), Lake Monger Management Plan 1993-1998 Part 2-Plan for Management, Department of Parks gardens and Landscape, Perth.

Department of Indigenous Affairs (2008), Aboriginal Heritage Enquiry System, from http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/Heritage/Inquiry/

Martinick McNulty Pty Ltd (1998a), Lake Monger Groundwater Study: Phase 1, for Town of Cambridge, Perth.

Martinick McNulty Pty Ltd (1998b), Lake Monger Stormwater Monitoring, for Town of Cambridge, Perth.

Regeneration Technology Pty Ltd (1995), Lake Monger Rehabilitation Plan-east and south-east areas, Perth.

Town of Cambridge (2006), Town of Cambridge Annual Report, Perth.

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BOLD PARK COMMUNITY

SCHOOL, SPEECH AND HEARING CENTRE LEASE

dog exercise area

pede

strian

bridg

e

sediment collectingponds interceptingstormwater drains

nature trail, boardwalk,viewing platform and

nutrient stripping channel

fauna refuge& nesting island

southern lake edge

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OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED WORKS (MAP)

LAKE MONGER RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2008-2018

legendreserve boundary

existing parking

existing toilet

existing high points

existing turf area

rehabilitation completed

rehabilitation area proposed (low native vegetation)

nature trail

recreation upgrade completed

recreation upgrade proposed

raised recreation pathproposed

master plan boundary

organ donor board relocate

playground

picnic facility

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Lake and StormwaterUpgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan River drain to provide greater flexibility with water quality management.

Redirect drain in south west corner towards the island to help with nutrient stripping.

Fauna HabitatRemoval of all concrete ramps, paving and rubble at the southern end of the lake to help improve the health of the swans.

Ecological RestorationRehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with indigenous plants including the removal of exotic species to provide additional habitat requirements for fauna without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road.

Explore better pedestrian access across the western edge of the lake which is flood prone by possible creation of an inundation zone accompanied by rehabilitation works and raised walkway.

Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and management plan for the island in the south west corner of the lake including weed control and vegetated channel to improve environmental values.

Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low shrubs for under- utilised grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory Street and bowling club.

Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old freeway access road near the dog exercise area in the south east.

Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the overflow pipe area in northern section of the reserve near the Powis Street car park.

Trees and TurfDevelop and implement a native tree planting program to provide additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not obstruct the views of the surrounding residents (along the west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area).

Continue the replacement of the manual irrigation system to automatic.

Create a special events grassed area in the south-west corner of the reserve.

Risk ManagementContinue with the staged replacement of the recreation path to improve safety and usability for visitors.

Continue implementing path light upgrade program to improve safety and usability for visitors. Visitation and RecreationUpgrade Dodd Street road surface and relocate vehicle turnaround point in line with the toilets

Install of distance markers at approximately 500m spacing along the recreation path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with start point at northern end near information shelter.

Remove centre car park along Lake Monger Drive to reduce the conflict between cars, cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve the natural environment.

Install a sign when central car park is removed advising there is alternative parking on the north side. Realign recreation path on western side to behind the area prone to flooding and investigate the installation of a raised pathway over inundation zone.

Realign pedestrian path along Lake Monger Drive to between the palm trees and pine trees.

Develop a master plan for the provision of a new recreational amenity at the northern end of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The facilities could include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility.

Install shade sails to the playgrounds.

Install a picnic facility in the south-west area of the Reserve in close proximately to the playground.

Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger Drive and relocate to near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds.

Investigate the practicality of the present location of the toilet blocks on Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street and possible relocation to the new car parks and playground areas.

When the viewing platforms require replacement an alternative to the sunken pillars will be used.

Planning and Community LiaisonRelocate wishing well to the north of the reserve in the general vicinity of the proposed north lake monger reserve master plan area. The Council donates any funds collected to the Speech and Hearing Centre.

Information, Interpretation and EducationUpgrade the current interpretive and information signage, placing them on the existing plinths and strategically around the lake. Develop suitable entry statements to include the Aboriginal name of “Galup” for Lake Monger and identify appropriate locations around the reserve.

Ongoing Maintenance works• Maintenance of turf including trees & irrigation systems

• Maintenance of rehabilitated areas

• Maintenance of infrastructure assets

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2

APPENDIX ONE

LOCAL COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE SUMMARY OF RESULTS - FEBRUARY 2008

Your Priority Level

ItemNo. Description of Existing Proposed Works Yes

1(High) 2 3 4

5(Low) No

Total Votes

% Yes Votes

1 Water Level Control

1.1 upgrade the control mechanism on outlet drain to assist water level control 128 71 21 18 2 7 3 131 98%

2 Southern Lake Edge

2.1 rehabilitate between lake edge and recreation path to improve environmental values 120 54 27 19 4 7 18 138 87%

2.2

retain existing landscape concept between recreation path and Lake Monger drive (including irrigated turf and with palms and pine trees) to retain European Heritage 119 50 26 21 6 6 19 138 86%

2.3

remove existing carparks along Lake Monger drive and relocate in the general vicinity of the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds to improve traffic management along Lake Monger Drive 80 33 10 13 7 11 62 142 56%

3 Island and Drain

3.1develop a rehabilitation plan including weed control and vegetated channel to improve environmental values 136 62 24 29 4 6 3 139 98%

3.2 redirect drain towards island to help with nutrient stripping 131 55 29 29 5 4 2 133 98%

4 Special Events Area

4.1 maintain a special events zone to support community activities/participation 134 42 27 30 10 15 9 143 94%

5 Recreation Path

5.1 continue the staged replacement of path to improve safety and usability for visitors 139 63 27 23 7 6 3 142 98%

5.2 Continue implementing path light upgrade program to improve safety and usability for visitors 139 76 22 15 7 7 4 143 97%

6 Pest Control

6.1 implement midge control unit program from south east to north west picnic areas 138 80 21 9 4 6 6 144 96%

7 Existing Turf Areas

7.1implement indigenous tree planting program (at 40m spacing and max 15m tree height) to improve environmental and amenity values 121 44 25 34 12 6 20 141 86%

7.2 install automatic irrigation systems to reduce groundwater consumption 136 53 29 32 5 6 5 141 96%

8 Area Prone to Flooding

8.1identify issues with water inundation adjacent to and including the path to improve safety and usability for visitors 116 30 20 30 17 12 23 139 83%

8.2 rehabilitate inundation area with indigenous plants to increase biodiversity and aesthetics 121 36 31 26 11 11 15 136 89%

8.3 integration of a raised pathway over low lying area or raise path to 14m AHD to improve access to this area 103 22 23 23 13 16 30 133 77%

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Your Priority Level

ItemNo. Description of Existing Proposed Works Yes

1(High) 2 3 4

5(Low) No

Total Votes

% Yes Votes

9 Foreshore

9.1 weed control and removal of exotic species to improve environmental values 128 51 26 23 10 11 10 138 93%

9.2 rehabilitate between lake edge and recreation path to improve environmental values 126 46 29 24 12 10 12 138 91%

10 Potential Amenity Improvement

10.1

provision of new recreational amenities (eg: café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground and a low key skate facility). Note: North Lake Monger amenities will be subject of a separate study and further consultation to come. 108 44 19 17 7 10 34 142 76%

11 Freeway Alignment

11.1 rehabilitate old freeway access road to improve environmental values 120 28 20 38 12 14 12 132 91%

12 Dog Exercise Area

12.1 maintain non-irrigated lawn to retain dog exercise facility 123 39 21 26 11 22 11 134 92%

12.2implement indigenous tree planting program (at 40m spacing and max 15m tree height) to improve environmental and amenity values 125 41 29 26 7 15 18 143 87%

13 Dodd Street Upgrade

13.1upgrade road surface and relocate vehicle turnaround to be in line with the toilets to improve safety and usability for visitors 117 37 16 27 16 11 22 139 84%

14 Maintenance Works

14.1

Required to ensure existing assets are maintained to a safe standard and in good working order including: rehabilitation, irrigation, playgrounds and other infrastructure

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Totals 2708 341 3049 89%

Assessment of Survey

1. Approximately 700 questionnaires were distributed to local residents and another 200 were taken by visitors to the Reserve from three locations around the lake, total 900.

2. A total of 154 completed questionnaires were returned from a total of 900, representing a 17% return rate 3. From the completed questionnaires a total of 2708 Yes votes and 341 NO votes (from a possible 3049) were recorded.

This amounts to 89% in support of the works and 11% opposed.

4. The lowest level of support of 56% was recorded against item 2.3, relocation of the south car parks. The remaining items recorded a support level of over 75%.

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etla

nds

are

sacr

ed p

lace

s to

the

Jaco

bs, M

ouris

h,

Evan

s an

d G

idja

p fa

milie

s, w

ho a

re

desc

enda

nts

of

Joob

aitc

h,Ya

lgon

ga,

Mid

gego

oroo

and

M

unda

y. L

ake

Mon

ger w

as

Yalg

onga

’s c

ampi

ng

plac

e Th

e la

ke

shou

ld n

ot b

e ta

mpe

red

with

.

Agre

ed.

Gar

lett

fam

ilyin

tere

sted

in

all

reha

bilit

atio

nwo

rk

Agre

ed

Agre

ed. L

ake

Mon

ger i

s a

sacr

ed p

alce

to

the

Balla

ruk

and

Did

jarru

k pe

ople

. It

is im

porta

nt

that

they

be

invo

lved

on

an

ongo

ing

basi

s in

wo

rks

here

. The

y w

ill op

pose

any

di

stur

banc

e to

th

e be

d of

the

lake

Ken

supp

orts

the

deve

lopm

ent o

f am

eniti

es a

t Lak

e M

onge

r for

the

peop

le

of P

erth

. He

will

not

oppo

se a

ny

deve

lopm

ent t

here

, as

long

as

the

lake

itse

lf is

no

t im

pact

ed. I

t is

also

an

impo

rtant

sac

red

Dre

amin

g si

te fo

r his

pe

ople

and

he

belie

ves

that

pub

lic n

otic

es to

th

at e

ffect

sho

uld

be

erec

ted

ther

e. T

his

proj

ect s

houl

d fo

rm p

art

of th

e ge

nera

l im

prov

emen

ts p

lann

ed

2.2

reta

in e

xistin

g la

ndsc

ape

conc

ept

betw

een

recr

eatio

n pa

th a

nd L

ake

Mon

ger d

rive

(incl

udin

g irr

igat

ed tu

rf an

d w

ith p

alm

s an

d pi

ne tr

ees)

Agre

ed-h

owev

er if

pa

lm o

r pin

e tre

es d

ie

or b

ecom

e un

safe

re

plac

e wi

th lo

cal t

ree

spec

ies

Agre

ed.

Req

uest

pa

th b

e re

loca

ted

betw

een

Palm

and

Pi

nes.

Agre

ed, b

ut lo

cal

spec

ies

shou

ld b

e us

ed fo

r any

ne

w/re

plac

emen

t pl

antin

gs

Agre

ed

Agre

ed.

Gar

lett

fam

ilyin

tere

sted

in

all

reve

geta

tion

work

Agre

ed a

nd

also

wan

t to

see

mor

e lo

cal

spec

ies

repl

ace

exot

ic s

peci

es

in ti

me

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

2.3

rem

ove

exis

ting

carp

arks

alo

ng L

ake

Mon

ger d

rive

and

relo

cate

to s

outh

we

ster

n an

d so

uth

east

ern

exis

ting

play

grou

nds

Agre

ed -

Will

requ

ire

Abor

igin

al m

onito

rs

durin

g ea

rthw

orks

Agre

ed.

Req

uest

ne

w ca

r par

k be

co

nstru

cted

awa

y fro

m la

ke e

dge.

Will

requ

ire

Abor

igin

al m

onito

rs

durin

g in

itial

ea

rthwo

rks.

Agre

ed, b

ut

Abor

igin

alm

onito

rsre

ques

ted

for

earth

work

s.

Men

tione

d bu

rials

at

Hom

e of

Goo

d Sh

ephe

rd a

nd

perh

aps

near

er

lake

Agre

ed, b

ut th

e tra

ditio

nal f

amilie

s sh

ould

mon

itor

work

s in

thei

r an

cest

ors’

land

s, a

s th

ere

may

be

buria

ls

dist

urbe

d

Agre

ed.

Abor

igin

alm

onito

rssh

ould

be

on

site

whe

n gr

ound

dist

urba

nce

is ta

king

pl

ace

in th

e vi

cini

ty o

f the

la

ke

Agre

ed, s

ubje

ct

to A

borig

inal

m

onito

ring

of

exca

vatio

ns

Agre

ed, b

ut th

ere

shou

ld a

lway

s be

Ab

orig

inal

mon

itors

on

hand

wh

en in

itial

ea

rthwo

rks

are

taki

ng p

lace

. All

work

mus

t sto

p if

hum

an re

mai

ns

are

unco

vere

d

Agre

ed, b

ut K

en n

oted

th

e bu

rials

at H

ome

of

Goo

d Sh

ephe

rd a

nd

ones

men

tione

d in

the

book

Win

jan’

s Pe

ople

.St

eps

shou

ld b

e ta

ken

to e

nsur

e th

at g

roun

d di

stur

banc

e do

es n

ot

dist

urb

the

dead

3Is

land

and

Dra

in

3.1

deve

lop

a re

habi

litat

ion

plan

incl

udin

g we

ed c

ontro

l and

veg

etat

ed c

hann

el

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed, b

ut

Abor

igin

al in

put

into

pla

n re

ques

ted.

Agre

ed. R

eque

st fo

r pl

ans

to b

e se

nt to

R

ev. C

.Jac

obs

when

pre

pare

d

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed, b

ut th

e Ba

llaru

k gr

oup

want

s to

insp

ect

the

plan

, onc

e de

velo

ped

Agre

ed

3.2

redi

rect

dra

in to

ward

s is

land

to h

elp

with

nut

rient

stri

ppin

g

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

Agre

ed

APPENDIX TWO

27

4Sp

ecia

l Eve

nts

Are

a 4.

1 m

aint

ain

a sp

ecia

l eve

nts

zone

A

gree

d - R

eque

st fo

r A

borig

inal

dan

cing

ce

rem

onie

s ta

ke

plac

e w

hen

requ

ired.

S

ugge

st th

e in

stal

latio

n of

ap

prop

riate

Abo

rigin

al C

ultu

ral a

rt de

sign

ed b

y A

borig

inal

arti

st.

Agr

eed.

Req

uest

th

at th

e irr

igat

ed

turf

area

s be

re

duce

d an

d co

nver

ted

to b

ush

area

s w

ith n

ativ

e pl

ants

.

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

but

requ

est

regu

lar A

borig

inal

ev

ents

. Pos

sibi

lity

of

Tow

n st

agin

g sp

ecifi

c A

borig

inal

ev

ents

from

tim

e to

tim

e

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

and

w

ould

like

to

see

occa

sion

al

indi

geno

usev

ents

sta

ged

here

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

5R

ecre

atio

n Pa

th

5.1

stag

ed re

plac

emen

t of p

ath.

Sta

ge 3

.2

of 6

, (al

ong

east

sid

e of

lake

) has

bee

n fu

nded

and

pro

gram

med

for

cons

truct

ion

this

fina

ncia

l yea

r.

Agr

eed

- Req

uest

th

at b

icyc

les

be

bann

ed fr

om u

sing

th

e pa

th.

Req

uest

th

at d

ogs

are

bann

ed

from

pat

h an

d th

e ar

ea in

gen

eral

. The

A

dmin

istra

tion

advi

sed

that

Lak

e M

onge

r is

popu

lar

with

fam

ilies

ridi

ng

thei

r bik

es a

nd

wal

king

thei

r dog

s ar

ound

the

Lake

and

do

the

right

thin

g.

How

ever

Cou

ncil

can

incr

ease

the

enfo

rcem

ent o

f its

By

Law

s in

rela

tion

to

this

mat

ter.

The

Wilk

es fa

mily

agr

eed.

Agr

eed.

Req

uest

th

at th

e pa

th b

e re

al

igne

d fu

rther

aw

ay fr

om th

e la

kes

edge

to

incr

ease

the

reha

bilit

atio

n zo

ne

and

redu

ce

irrig

ated

turf

area

.

Agr

eed.

Mov

e pa

th

away

from

lake

’s

edge

whe

re

poss

ible

Agr

eed

in p

rinci

ple.

W

ants

to s

ee fu

rther

pl

ans

whe

n th

ese

are

avai

labl

e.

Sug

gest

s fu

rther

m

eetin

gs to

im

plem

ent t

his

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

but

the

Bal

laru

k gr

oup

wan

ts to

see

fu

rther

pla

ns o

f th

is p

art o

f the

pr

ojec

t

Agr

eed

5.2

impl

emen

t pat

h lig

ht u

pgra

de p

rogr

am

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

6Pe

st C

ontr

ol

6.1

impl

emen

t mid

ge c

ontro

l uni

t pro

gram

fro

m s

outh

eas

t to

north

wes

t pic

nic

area

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

7Ex

istin

g Tu

rf A

reas

7.

1 im

plem

ent i

ndig

enou

s tre

e pl

antin

g pr

ogra

m (a

t 40m

spa

cing

and

max

15

m tr

ee h

eigh

t)

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

7.2

inst

all a

utom

atic

irrig

atio

n sy

stem

s,

stag

e fo

ur a

nd fi

ve re

mai

ning

to b

e do

ne.

Sta

ge fo

ur (s

outh

of t

he b

owlin

g cl

ub) h

as b

een

fund

ed a

nd

prog

ram

med

for c

onst

ruct

ion

this

fin

anci

al y

ear.

Agr

eed

- Will

requ

ire

Abo

rigin

al M

onito

rs

durin

g in

itial

ea

rthw

orks

.

Agr

eed.

Will

re

quire

Abo

rigin

al

mon

itors

dur

ing

initi

al e

arth

wor

ks.

Agr

eed.

Gen

eral

st

atem

ent t

hat

Abo

rigin

alm

onito

rs s

houl

d be

on

han

d w

hen

grou

nddi

stur

banc

e is

ta

king

pla

ce. T

his

is a

n A

borig

inal

is

sue

and

arch

aeol

ogis

ts

shou

ld n

ot b

e ta

king

the

plac

e of

in

dige

nous

peo

ple

as m

onito

rs

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

su

bjec

t to

Abo

rigin

alm

onito

rsbe

ing

on s

ite

whe

n in

itial

gr

ound

dist

urba

nce

take

s pl

ace

Agr

eed,

but

re

ques

t tha

t A

borig

inal

mon

itors

shou

ld b

e on

si

te w

hen

exca

vatio

ns

take

pla

ce

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

28

8Lo

w L

ying

Are

a 8.

1 id

entif

y is

sues

with

inun

datio

n A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

8.2

reha

bilit

ate

with

indi

geno

us p

lant

s A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

8.3

inte

grat

ion

of a

rais

ed p

athw

ay o

ver

low

lyin

g ar

ea o

r rai

se p

ath

to 1

4m

AHD

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

9Fo

resh

ore

9.1

wee

d co

ntro

l and

rem

oval

of e

xotic

sp

ecie

sA

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

9.2

reha

bilit

ate

betw

een

lake

edg

e an

d re

crea

tion

path

A

gree

d A

gree

d. R

eque

st

for p

ath

to b

e re

loca

ted

furth

er

away

from

lake

ed

ge.

Pla

nt le

ss

trees

com

pare

d to

th

e ea

st s

ide

of th

e la

ke s

o th

at la

ke

view

s ar

e re

tain

ed.

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed.

G

arle

ttfa

mily

inte

rest

ed in

al

lre

habi

litat

ion

wor

k

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

10Po

tent

ial A

men

ity Im

prov

emen

t 10

.1

inte

grat

ion

of n

ew re

crea

tiona

l am

eniti

es (e

g: c

afé,

pic

nic

faci

litie

s,

play

grou

nd a

nd/o

r bas

ic s

kate

par

k)

Agr

eed

- Sug

gest

in

stal

latio

n of

ap

prop

riate

ligh

ting

arou

nd B

BQ

s et

c.

Sug

gest

Alte

rnat

e si

ngle

per

son

toile

ts

to a

ddre

ss

unde

sira

ble

activ

ities

. W

ill n

ot s

uppo

rt K

iosk

if

the

sale

of a

lcoh

ol

is p

erm

itted

Agr

eed.

Req

uest

to

vie

w d

raft

plan

s fo

r the

are

a w

hen

read

y.

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

11Fr

eew

ay A

lignm

ent

11.1

re

habi

litat

e ol

d fre

eway

acc

ess

road

A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d,

Gar

lett

fam

ilyin

tere

sted

in

all

reha

bilit

atio

nw

ork

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

12D

og E

xerc

ise

Are

a

12.1

m

aint

ain

non-

irrig

ated

law

n A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

12.2

im

plem

ent i

ndig

enou

s tre

e pl

antin

g pr

ogra

m (a

t 40m

spa

cing

and

max

15

m tr

ee h

eigh

t)

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d A

gree

d

13D

odd

Stre

et U

pgra

de

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

13.1

U

pgra

de D

odd

Stre

et in

acc

orda

nce

with

app

rove

d de

sign

. Th

is h

as b

een

fund

ed a

nd p

rogr

amm

ed fo

r co

nstru

ctio

n th

is fi

nanc

ial y

ear.

Agr

eed

- Will

requ

ire

Abo

rigin

al M

onito

rs

durin

g in

itial

ea

rthw

orks

.

Agr

eed.

Will

re

quire

Abo

rigin

al

mon

itors

dur

ing

initi

al e

arth

wor

ks.

Agr

eed,

but

m

onito

rs re

quire

d du

ring

earth

wor

ks

Agr

eed,

but

A

borig

inal

mon

itors

sh

ould

be

on h

and

durin

g in

itial

gro

und

dist

urba

nce

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

but

re

ques

tA

borig

inal

mon

itors

dur

ing

exca

vatio

ns

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

29

14O

n G

oing

Mai

nten

ance

Wor

ks

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

W

orks

requ

ired

on a

day

to d

ay b

asis

to

ens

ure

exis

ting

asse

ts a

re

mai

ntai

ned

to a

saf

e st

anda

rd a

nd in

go

od w

orki

ng o

rder

incl

ude:

Tr

ee p

runi

ng re

mov

al a

nd p

lant

ing,

R

epai

rs u

pgra

des

to p

aths

, pl

aygr

ound

s, ir

rigat

ion

mai

nlin

es,

bore

s, fe

ncin

g, tu

rf, c

ar p

arks

, par

k fu

rnitu

re a

nd o

ther

exi

stin

g in

frast

ruct

ure.

Agr

eed

Agr

eed.

Req

uest

th

at a

ny w

orks

re

quiri

ngex

cava

tion

of

grou

nd to

adv

ise

wor

kers

that

if th

ey

loca

te s

kele

tal

rem

ains

to s

top

wor

k an

d ad

vise

re

leva

nt a

utho

ritie

s.

Agr

eed

Agr

eed,

but

if m

ajor

gr

ound

dis

turb

ance

is

pla

nned

then

ar

rang

emen

ts fo

r m

onito

rs to

be

on

hand

sho

uld

be

mad

e

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Agr

eed

Oth

er R

eque

sts

Rai

sed

by th

e W

ilkes

Fam

ily:

Oth

er R

eque

st

rais

ed b

y Iv

a.

Oth

er is

sues

Fu

rthe

r com

men

t Fu

rthe

r co

mm

ent

Furt

her

com

men

t Fu

rthe

r co

mm

ents

Fu

rthe

r com

men

ts

1. R

eque

st a

n an

nual

m

eetin

g be

co

nduc

ted

to d

iscu

ss

upco

min

g fu

nded

pr

ojec

ts.

1. R

eque

st a

nnua

l m

eetin

g to

info

rm

of u

pcom

ing

fund

ed

wor

ks.

Ther

e ha

s no

t be

en a

goo

d re

latio

nshi

pbe

twee

n th

e na

tive

title

hol

ders

and

th

e To

wn.

Thi

s sh

ould

be

a ne

w

begi

nnin

g an

d w

e sh

ould

all

mov

e fo

rwar

d. R

egul

ar

mee

tings

sho

uld

be a

rran

ged.

The

Jaco

bs c

lan

mem

bers

are

the

spiri

t peo

ple

of th

e la

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APPENDIX THREE

BACKGROUND/BENEFITS TO ONGROUND WORK

Map RefNo.

Description of Proposed Works Background/Benefit Information

Lake and Stormwater Management

1 Upgrade the water level control mechanism to Swan River drain to provide greater flexibility with water quality management.

The control method currently used is made of timber boards placed at the mouth of the drain. The boards are raised and lowered to adjust water levels in the lake to prevent flooding of the parkland and flushing of the lake.

2 Redirect drain in south west corner towards the island to help with nutrient stripping.

This drain carries a lot of the pollutants from Lake Monger Drive and the surrounding suburbs which is being directly deposited into Lake Monger. There are currently no pollutant traps on these drains and therefore some mechanism needs to be put in place to reduce the negative impacts (litter) of the drain on water quality within Lake Monger Reserve.

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program.

Fauna Habitat

3 Removal of all concrete ramps and paving at the southern end of the lake to help reduce the occurrence of bumblefoot and improve the health of the swans.

From the historic uses of Lake Monger (boating etc) a lot of construction material is still remaining and are starting to degrade, leaving broken parts along the shoreline. Swans use these old ramps and are constantly walking up and down the shore to get to the open grassed areas to feed. This can result in the swan’s feet getting injured and subsequently infected causing ill health. Some areas have already had excess stones and rubble removed and as a result the number of swans affected by bumblefoot has dropped, therefore it is recommended that this continue.

Ecological Restoration

4 Rehabilitate the north, west and south lake edges with indigenous plants to provide additional habitat requirements for fauna without reducing the views of the lake and to discourage wildlife accessing the road.

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program.

5 Explore better pedestrian access across the western edge of the lake which is flood prone by possible creation of an inundation zone accompanied by rehabilitation works and raised walkway

Since this area is prone to flooding over the pathway inhibiting pedestrian access, it was thought that by creating an inundation zone in this area and rehabilitating with shrubs it would create additional food and habitat for fauna and by raising the walkway over this area, it would resolve the issue of the path becoming inaccessible as well as creating interest and a sense of connection to the lake.

6 Develop and implement a specific rehabilitation and management plan for the island in the south west corner of the lake including weed control and vegetated channel to improve environmental values.

The island is dominated by weeds and there are multiple drains entering the lake around this island discharging pollutants. By creating a channel and vegetating it with appropriate native species this could help in reducing the impact of these pollutants on the water quality of the lake. It would also create an additional food and habitat source for fauna.

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7 Develop a rehabilitation plan including planting of low shrubs for under utilised grassed areas along Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street, and between Gregory Street and bowling club.

Lake Monger Reserve has a lot of open grassed areas that are not being utilised due to the topography of the area and are currently irrigated. If some of these areas can be revegetated with low native shrubs it would reduce the consumption of water as well as introducing new visual aspects to the reserve and creating wildlife habitats.

8 Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the old freeway access road near the dog exercise area in the south east.

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program. It aims at improving the visual aspects of the reserve, create fauna habitats and improving the current barrier between the dog exercise area and the body of the reserve.

9 Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan for the overflow pipe area in northern section of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark.

This is an area of unused open grassland that frequently becomes waterlogged or flooded via runoff from the carpark. By rehabilitating this area it would better utilize the excess water and create a visually pleasing addition to the northern section of the reserve and fauna habitats.

Trees and Turf 10 Develop and implement a native tree

planting program to provide additional shade for users of Lake Monger Reserve but does not obstruct the views of the surrounding residents (along the west side of Lake Monger Reserve as well as within the dog exercise area).

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program.

11 Create a special events grassed area in the south-west corner of the reserve.

This area of open grassland is suitable for hosting a variety of cultural and community activities. It is currently used for the Christmas tree lighting community event.

12 Continue the replacement of the manual irrigation system to automatic.


Risk Management

13 Continue with the staged replacement of the recreation path to improve safety and usability for visitors.


14 Continue implementing path light upgrade program to improve safety and usability for visitors.


Visitation and Recreation 15 Upgrade Dodd Street road surface and

relocate vehicle turnaround point to be in line with the toilets.

This recommendation is a continuation of the works not completed from the current Lake Monger Reserve Improvement Program. It will improve the deteriorating road surface, provide better formalized car parking and reduce the impact on the reserve.

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16 Install distance markers at approximately 500 meter spacing along the recreation path to identify the distance travelled around the lake with start point at northern end near information shelter.

This was previously done but discontinued and has been requested as part of the recent consultation process.

17 Remove centre carpark along Lake Monger Drive to reduce the conflict between cars, cyclists, people and wildlife and to improve the natural environment.

Council has previously considered this improvement but it has not been progressed. The existing car parks cause the following safety issues:

1. Traffic management problems with entering and exiting the car park.

2. Conflict/safety issues between pedestrians and cars. 3. A large number of birds are attracted to the car parks

because of visitors, increasing the congestion to the general area and then cross or attempt to cross the road creating traffic problems.

Removing this carpark will improve traffic management as well as pedestrian and fauna safety.

18 Install a sign when the central car park is removed advising there is alternative parking on the north side.

This recommendation is a result of the additional public meeting held on site regarding concerns about the removal and relocation of the car parks and toilets along Lake Monger Drive.

19 Realign pedestrian path on western side to behind the area prone to flooding and investigate the installation of a raised pathway over inundation zone.

This area is prone to flooding over the pedestrian path. To minimize this hazard and improve access during this period it is recommended that the path be moved further away from the lake edge and a raised walkway created.

20 Realign pedestrian path along Lake Monger Drive to between the palm trees and pine trees.

A result of the aboriginal consultation was the suggestion to move the pedestrian path around the lake further out. The path is currently requiring an upgrade and by moving it further away from the lake edge it will allow more area to be rehabilitated with indigenous plants providing additional food and habitat for fauna as well as creating a barrier for wildlife to Lake Monger Drive.

21 Develop a master plan for the provision of a new recreational amenity at the northern end of the reserve near the Powis Street carpark. The facilities could include, a café, picnic facilities, replacement of existing toilets, playground equipment and a low key skate facility.

The Council initially received a community submission in 2001 seeking the introduction of a café/kiosk facility. Since then the Council has decided to produce a master plan for the north area of the reserve with the aim of developing and managing recreational facilities and landscaped areas, meeting the current and future needs of the key stakeholders and incorporating sustainable design principles.

22 Install Shade sails to the playground areas This is a result of the comments made within the initial consultation period.

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23 Install a picnic facility in the south west area of the Reserve in close proximity to the playground.

This is a result of the comments made within the initial consultation period.

24 Remove the remaining carparks along Lake Monger Drive and relocate to be near to the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds.

Council has previously considered this improvement but it has not been progressed. The existing car parks cause the following safety issues:

1. Traffic management problems with entering and exiting the car park. 2. Conflict/safety issues between pedestrians and cars. 3. A large number of birds are attracted to the car parks because of visitors, increasing the congestion to the general area and then cross or attempt to cross the road creating traffic problems.

25 Investigate the practicality of the present location of the toilet blocks on Lake Monger Drive and Gregory Street and possible relocation to the new car parks and playground areas.

The existing location of the Lake Monger Drive toilet is not in close proximity to picnic/recreation facilities such as the picnic facility in the south east area of the reserve and the very popular playground facility in the south west area. Visitors, particularly children using these facilities need to walk a long way from 200 to 700 m. Constructing a toilet at each of these major facilities would improve visitor satisfaction.

The existing toilet off Gregory Street (which incorporates a store and lunch room for park maintenance staff) is currently closed to the public due to undesirable behavior. This is because the toilet is too far from nearby facilities and people do not use it and in turn encourages undesirable use.

In addition, both of the above toilets are old and do not comply with current building standards.

26 When the viewing platforms require replacement an alternative to the sunken pillars will be used.

This was a result of previous Aboriginal Consultation.

Planning and Community Liaison 27 Relocate wishing well to the north of the

reserve in the general vicinity of the proposed north lake monger reserve master plan area. The Council donates any funds collected to the Speech and Hearing Centre.

The wishing well attracts visitors to the southern section which encourages wildlife to continue to frequent the area in search of food and adds to the hazard of the overcrowded carparks. By moving it to the northern perimeter this should encourage people to this section of the reserve where there is ample space.

Information, Interpretation and Education

28 Upgrade the current interpretive and information signage, placing them on the existing plinths and strategically around the lake.

Besides the information gazebo at the northern perimeter of the reserve, there is little interpretive signage around the lake to educate people about the fauna that frequent the lake or its historical significance both Indigenous and European. Additional interpretive signs could improve visitor knowledge and encourage respect for the area.

29 Develop suitable entry statements and identify appropriate locations around the reserve.

There are currently existing timber board reserve name signs. These are old and insignificant. Implementing unique reserve name signs will raise the profile and better identify this regionally significant wildlife and recreation reserve.

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APPENDIX FOUR

PUBLIC COMMENT SUMMARY

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Public consultation has been an important part in the development of this plan and included:

Aboriginal Heritage consultation (8 groups)-round 1, Dec 07-Feb 08• A survey of local residents, Feb 08• A survey of reserve visitors, Feb 08• Consultation with the Wembley and the Wembley/West Leederville Residents Association, June 08• Six week public comment period, 14 July 08 to 22 August 08• Public information meeting, 7 August 08• Aboriginal Heritage consultation (9 groups)-round 2, Oct 08• Local residents meeting, 21 Oct 08• Regular Lake Monger Working Group meetings•

Following the release of the plan for public comment, public submissions were summarised to allow analysis. they were assessed using the criteria below:

1. The Draft Plan was amended if the submission

a) Provided additional information of direct relevance;b) Proposed strategies that would better achieve existing goals/objectives;c) Indicated omissions, inaccuracies or lack of clarity.

2. The Draft Plan was not amended if the submission:

a) Clearly supported the draft proposals;b) Offered a neutral statement, or no change was sought;c) Addressed issues beyond the scope of the plan;d) Made points which were already in the plan;e) Indicated strongly opposing views with the existing strategies;f) Contributed options which were not feasible;

Comments made in the submissions have been assessed entirely on the strength of points raised. No subjective weighting has been given to any submission for reasons of its origin or any other factors which would give cause to elevate the importance of any submission above another.

A summary of comments made from each of the 39 submissions is presented in the Table on the following pages. Included in the table is an indication of whether or not the comments resulted in an amendment to the Final Plan

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Number33

Petition 1Mulit-signature letter 1

4TOTAL 39

ANALYSIS

CommentNumber

Summary of Comment Final Plan Amended

Discussion/Action Taken Criterion (see Introduction to appendix 4)

1 Opposed to the relocation of the toilet block to near the playgrounds

No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2e

2 Opposed to the relocation of the car park on the south western side near the corner of Gregory Street


2e

3 Recommendation to use the open grassed area surrounding the bowling club for controlled entertainment, similar to the Supreme Court Gardens

No Not considered a feasible option at this time, an entertainment area has already been allocated

2f

4 Recommendation to protect the City’s Christmas Tree (opposite St Columbas Avenue) by not allowing any development or planting that will obstruct views of it

No Indirectly addressed within the Plan (Trees and Turf section)

2d

5 Endorse the idea for a café No Supports draft plan 2a6 Endorse the idea of a fitness track No Supports draft plan 2a

7 Change the symbol used for ‘completed rehabilitation’ on the Proposed Works Map

Yes See Map 1a

8 Remove black dot in legend next to ‘ongoing maintenance work’ is confusing

Yes See Map 1a

9 Pedestrian safety is an issue when crossing lake Monger Drive possibly liaise with Main Roads to come up with plausible options.

Yes See Risk Management section

1c

10 Request the removal of the Giant Reeds located on the western boundary of Lake Monger and Oleander bushes on the corner of Gregory and Ranson Street

No Supports draft plan 2a

11 Widen some of the old footpaths No Supports draft plan 2a12 Lights installed along all footpaths to improve safety No Supports draft plan 2a13 Large sandy patches in the park near the corner of Gregory and

Ranson Street, recommend that they should be fixed to improve usage

No Part of ongoing maintenance

2d

Submission 2: Harborne Street, Wembley

Submission 1: Lake Monger Drive, Wembley

A summary of the comments made from each submission received is tabulated below. Included in the table is an indication of whether or not the comments resulted in an amendment to the Plan and a discussion on why the comment did not result in an amendment

Number and Origin of Submissions

Individuals

Government (State)

The number and place of origin of submissions are listed below:

Submission 3: Unknown

Submission 6: Gregory Street, Wembley

Submission 5: Cottesloe

Submission 4: Daglish Street, Wembley

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14 Request for a viewing platform or jetty on the west side of the lake No Not a feasible option at this time due to Aboriginal heritage issues

2f

15 Request for additional drawings of the proposed landscaping No Outside the scope of works 2c

16 Inundation of north-west corner (#5 and #18), the idea is endorsedhowever, the main walking/running path should be maintained around the edge to reduce disturbance to wildlife.


17 Supports the removal of the centre cark park on Lake Monger Drive


18 Add some sandy garden beds (above the high water mark) between the lake and the road to provide nesting areas for the long neck tortoise, reducing their need to cross the road.

No See Fauna Habitat section 2d

19 Place recycling bins around the reserve, perhaps at the most usedaccess points/picnic areas

No See Visitation and Recreation section

2d

20 Planting of local species during the rehabilitation of the foreshore e.g. Banksias, Melaleucas, Jarrah, Tuart, Flooded Gums would provide suitable rest sites and food, as well as providing a spectacular sight for (national and international) visitors


21 Improve the water quality in the drainage channel immediately to the eastern side of the freeway, which feeds into the eastern side of Lake Monger? There are a number of birds and amphibians using the channel, which becomes very stagnant and polluted. It could benefit from rubbish removal, weed control, and plantings

No General upkeep of rehabilitation areas is addressed throughout the report

2a

22 western path becomes flooded and impossible to run or ride around the lake in winter (this will be fixed by the proposal to create a new path)


23 The path on the western side path (and in some areas to the north), becomes narrow and near impossible for two cyclists to pass each other.

No Repair of path is addressed in the report

2a

24 The western path is also quite undulating due to its proximity to existing trees, and impact from existing roots (again, this will be fixed by the proposal to create a new path)

No Repair of path is addressed in the report

2a

25 Lake Monger abuts Herdsman Lake, however the connection between the two are very poor. Some effort should be made to ensure sufficient paths and information panels are constructed to inform people of the additional recreational trail around Herdsman

No Outside the scope of works 2c

26 The existing dog exercise area is quite poor, lacking any real interest or attractive landscaping. Perhaps another area can be set aside on the informal grassed area that is rarely used in the South West corner, assuming plenty of bins are provided, or the existing area made more attractive

No Not considered to be a useful option

2f

27 Dual use path network recommended to be extended around the entire perimeter of the park and not just around the lake. Or if not extended around the full perimeter of the site, perhaps a duplication of pathways along the north, south and west to separate fast (eg bikes and joggers) and slow (children)

No See Visitiation and Recreation section

2d

28 Revegetation with locally indigenous species, particularly around the edges of informal grassed areas in the west which are devoid of activity/patronage for most parts of the year



Submission 8: Subiaco

Submission 7: Bruce Street, Leederville

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29 Lighting around the eastern perimeter of the lake is poor, creating a feeling of poor safety.

No Lighting upgrade addressed in the report

2d

30 Additional tree planting between freeway and perimeter path couldbe improved

No Rehabilitation of the foreshore has been adequately addressed within the report

2d

31 The network between the Freeway bike path, Lake Monger and Herdsman Lake needs a severe upgrade with improved signage and better coordination. Consideration needs to be given to the district and regional cycle network and pathway provision


32 Playground area enhanced with more shade trees to create a more attractive picnic destination area, at present it’s a bit barren

No Planting of trees for shade is addressed in the report

2d

33 Closure of the central carpark is unnecessary and the congestion entering the car park helps with traffic management by slowing it down


2e

34 Relocate recreational path between the Lake and the carpark No Path to be located further away from the Lake

2d

35 Opposed to the relocation of the toilets and car park in the south eastern corner of the Lake as visually unappealing and there are concerns that traffic entering onto Mitchell Freeway will be obstructed.


2e

36 Recreational path is unusable on the western side as becomes flooded in winter

No Issue of the path flooding is addressed within the report

2d

37 The children’s playground in the south western corner would benefit from solid coverage to protect the parents and children using the facility

No Issue of more shade is addressed within the report

2d

38 Opposed to the relocation of toilet blocks and car park to the south western corner of Lake Monger Drive


2e

39 Pedestrian safety is an issue when crossing Lake Monger Drive possibly liaise with Main Roads to come up with plausible options

Yes See Risk Management 2d

40 The guideline Environmental Guidelines for the Establishment and Maintenance of Turf and Grassed Areas should be consulted

No Part of Town of Cambridge maintenance actions

2d

41 Any revegetation undertaken onsite should incorporate native species, and the guideline Water Notes 3: Wetland Vegetation should be consulted


42 Proponent is encouraged to contact the Allocation section of the Swan Avon Region Office to discuss water management options

No part of Town of Cambridge maintenance actions

2d

43 Object to the removal of the centre car park along Lake Monger Drive


2e

44 Object to the removal of the car parks and possible relocation near the south western and south eastern existing playgrounds


2e

45 Object to the relocation of the toilet blocks to new car park and playground areas


2e

46 Not too many signs around the Lake No

47 Move the south western playground further north closer to the lake

No Not considered to be a feasible option

2f

Submission 14: Tate Street, West Leederville

Submission 13: Department of Water

Submission 12: The Grove, Wembley


Submission 10: Lake Monger Drive, West Leederville


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48 Opposed to the closure of the current parking on Lake Monger Drive


2d

49 Opposed to the relocation of car parks No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2d

50 Parking area on south side needs upgrading and an area twice the size is required


51 Recommend feature lighting in front of the bowling club lighting up the Whitegums


52 Endorses the removal of the car parks along Lake Monger Drive and placed next to the bowling club and toilet facility


53 Recommend installation of a flow meter into the Swan River Drain to allow exported nutrients to be calculated

No Outside the scope of works 2e

54 Opposed to the relocation of the car parks and toilets No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2e

55 Recommend a barrier between the cycle path and dog exercise area

No Not considered a useful or feasible option

2f

56 Object to the possible relocation of the southern side car parks No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2e

57 Object to the possible relocation of the southern toilet blocks No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2e

58 Retain weeping willows along foreshore as they provide abundant shade and picnic area


2e

59 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks and toilets on the southern side


2e

60 Concerned with the possible skate park and facilities at northern end not being addressed sufficiently in report

No Additional facilities within the northern end are only currently a suggestion and further consultation will be required

2c

61 Future tree planting to take into account residents views and safety

No Impacts on residents views is addressed within the report

2d

62 Opposed to possible relocation of southern parking areas No Strongly opposes existing strategy

2e

63 Opposed to the realignment of the pedestrian path due to concerns of additional noise from traffic


2e

64 The hazards of the dual use pathways needs to be adequately addressed in the Management Plan

No Hazards of dual use path addressed within the plan

2d



2e



2e



2e

68 More consideration needs to be given to the increased pedestrian traffic across Lake Monger Drive

Yes See Risk Management 2d


Submission 20: St Vincent’s Ave, Wembley


Submission 19: Woodside Street, Doubleview


Submission 24: Joseph Street, West Leederville



Submission 22: Gregory Street, Wembley

Submission 17: Nanson street, Wembley

Submission 16: Charles Street, South Perth

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71 Any proposed works regarding Water Corporation drains to be discussed and approved by the Water Corporation prior to implementation

Yes See Lake and Stormwater section

2d



2e

73 Change Lake Monger to its original Aboriginal name No Aboriginal name for Lake Monger is already recognised within the interpretive signs

2d

74 Spelling mistake on Page 1 Baumea articularis should be articulata

Yes 1e

75 Construction of swale near drains on the edge of lake is supported

No Supports draft plan 2d

76 All stormwater outfalls should have gross pollutant traps installed No The Town of Cambridge already use other methods

2d

77 The lake should not be treated as a compensation basin and stormwater should be treated upstream within the catchment

No This does not occur and treatment of stormwater is adequately addressed within the draft plan

2d

78 Develop a catchment management plan No Not a feasible option at this time

2f

79 The southern boundary should be revegetated using appropriate native reed species and planted densely creating a buffer of 4 meters to prevent wildlife from being injured by vehicles


80 Address the impact of long-neck tortoises crossing the road and possible actions to prevent this

No Already addressed within the draft plan

2d

81 Revegetate and remove the food source for wildlife from the grassland/upland areas to the south of Lake Monger across Lake Monger drive to reduce the risk of wildlife crossing the road


82 The western side of the Lake should be a priority for rehabilitation and weed control


83 Visual resource management assessment should be undertaken to identify where trees can be planted to meet residents requirements for views

No Residents views are adequately addressed within the report

2d

84 Raised walkway in flood prone area supported No Supports draft plan 2a85 Revegetation of the island should be a priority. Could include

sculpture types works that can be used as perches for roosting birds

No Rehabilitation plan for the island has been identified

2d

86 The water between the island and the Lake should be excavated to a considerable depth to prevent the growth of reeds etc from establishing a land bridge which can be used by predators

No Out of scope of project and should be considered within the rehabilitation plan for the island

2c

87 The highest priority for weed control should be the maintenance ofexisting revegetation areas

No General upkeep of rehabilitation areas is addressed throughout the report

2d

88 Recommend the removal of limestone constructed walls from the lakes edge re-establishing the natural gradient and beaches


Submission 30: Brisbane St, Perth


Submission 28: Water Corporation

Submission 27: Tate Street, West Leederville


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89 Agree with the implementation of a rehabilitation plan for freeway access road near dog exercise area


90 Create a link both visual and ecological to Herdsman lake through planting of Flooded gums along the streets leading between the two reserves


91 Maintain the visual connection with the water of Lake Monger fromLake Monger Drive


92 Rehabilitation of the overflow pipe in the northern section is supported


93 Planting of endemic species within the reserve is supported, however landscaping type species should not be disregarded

No Endemic species are to be used

2e

94 The location of the special events area is inappropriate and is not supported


2e

95 Norfolk island pines should be retained, while the weeping willows and palms should be removed


96 Include a lorikeet removal plan as part of the pest control plan for the park

No Will be addressed within overall pest control within the Fauna Habitat section

2d

97 Removal of the central carpark is supported No Supports draft plan 2a98 Conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians need to be addressed

by separating the two user groups as much as possibleNo Pedestrian and cyclist coflict

is adequately addressed within the report

2d

99 Car parks need to be removed from Lake Monger Drive and located to the south east corner.


100 Council should investigate the construction of a dual use path from Dodd street through the western side of the reserve


101 The low key skate facility and associated infrastructure is supported


102 Agree with the removal of the carparks, appropriate slip lanes should be constructed as per traffic construction guidelines


103 Only endemic plant species should be used for the organ donor tree planting ceremonies


104 Establish a community advisory committee for the reserve so council can seek advice from community members on management strategies and processes

No The Lake Monger Working Group already exists

2d

105 Liaise with relevant aboriginal leaders regarding capital works in the park and seek relevant approvals with aboriginal groups

No Aboriginal Liaison and approvals has been adequately addressed within the report

2d

106 Advertise future works wider than the current circulation area No Outside scope of works 2c

107 Change the Lakes name to its aboriginal name No Aboriginal name for Lake Monger is already recognised within the interpretive signs

2d

108 The plan should address the ongoing issue of visitors feeding the birds

No issue of bird feeding is adequately addressed within the draft plan

2d

109 The plan should address the issue of foxes within the reserve Yes See Fauna Habitat section 1b



2e

111 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks on the southern side


2eSubmission 32: Joseph St, West Leederville

Submission 31: Multi signature letter from residents along Tate St, St Vincent’s Ave, Salvado Rd, Connolly St and Daglish St

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117 Opposed to realigning the pedestrian path closer to Lake Monger Drive


2e

118 The issue of pedestrian and cyclist conflict needs to be better addressed

No Pedestrian and cyclist coflict is adequately addressed within the report

2d

119 Realignment and modification of the western side path is not supported


2e

120 Plan does not recognise the significant contribution of groundwater to nutrient enrichment of the Lake or make any recommendation addressing the issue

No Not a recommendation 2b

121 Lake and Stormwater (page 7) to be amended to mention that since the previous plan was prepared, the significant contribution of nutrients from groundwater, particularly from areas east of the lake, has been recognised


1b

122 Lake and Stormwater (page 7) to be amended to add a priority for years 1 to 5 “Investigate and implement measures to reduce nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater”. Note: This may require engagement and cooperation with the Town of Vincent whose municipality includes areas of historical landfill to the east of the lake


1b

123 Table of works to be programmed (page 19) under Lake and Stormwater Management add “Investigate measures to reduce nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater” for years 1 and 2. Add “Implement measures to reduce nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater” for years 3, 4 and 5


1a

124 Adopt a policy that the health of wildlife be protected by discouraging the feeding of wildlife.

No issue adequately addressed within the draft report

2d

125 Develop a comprehensive education program to include signage, brochures, website information and education programs targeted at Council staff, tour bus operators and local residents to explain the harmful effects of hand-feeding wildlife and encourage interaction with wildlife which respects their wild nature.

No Education programs are adequately addressed within the report

2d

126 Ensure that management of vegetation does not render nutrient-stripping areas ineffective.

No Town of Cambridge are aware of this issue and management of the area is undertaken

2d

127 Opposed to the possible relocation of the car parks on the southern side


2e

115 Concerns for the daily hazards faced by the increasing numbers of pedestrians across Lake Monger Drive

Yes See Risk Management section




Submission 37: Claise Brook Catchment Group


1b

Submission 33: Petition from residents along Gregory St, Cambridge St, Lake Monger Drive and St Vincent’s Ave

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128 Supports the provision of ongoing financial support to the Town of Cambridge, in partnership with Main Roads WA, for its management of the vegetated channel that filters stormwater discharging in Lake Monger via a number of stormwater drains from the Mitchell Freeway and from the western portion of the Town of Vincent


129 Under the heading of ‘Lake and Stormwater Priorities” the plan should include long term options for intercepting/treating the groundwater entering the Lake from the north east


1b

130 Under the heading of “Cultural Heritage” the plan should contain the words “incorporate Aboriginal and colonial history and contempory heritage of Lake Monger in interpretive material including signs, sculptures, paintings etc”

No Interrpretive materials of both Aboriginal and Colonial has been adequately addressed within the report

2d

131 An action plan be included detailing remedies that may be implemented to control acute nuisance episodes such as midge and/or mosquito outbreaks, and odour problems

No Control of nuisance midge and mosquito outbreaks adequately addressed within the report

2d

132 Need to consider more specific measures to address the impact of nutrients entering Lake Monger from groundwater flowing through former landfill


1b

133 Appropriate procedures to be followed in relation to the management of complaints received by the Town of Cambridge from the residents of the Town of Vincent

No Town of Cambridge already have procedures to address this

2d

Submission 39: Town of Vincent

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