Illegal Foreshore Structures
There are currently some structures on the publicly owned foreshore which although have been there for many years have been built without permission and reduce public access and pose public safety risks. What should happen to these structures?
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gran22 Comment 1 23 Feb 2008, 2:07 PM
If they are not legal they should be removed but I havent noticed much of a problem.
4progress Comment 1.1 24 Feb 2008, 3:14 PM
Foreshore structures are existing usage. They were ok when erected and cannot be removed retrospectively by newcomers trying to change the status quo.
atriplex Comment 1.1.1 20 Mar 2008, 11:30 AM
Existing use rights only apply to structures that were built legally under the legislation in place at the time.
KYH190 Comment 2 26 Feb 2008, 7:19 PM
It really depends on how long they have been there. If they were built in the 1950s during an era with a different attitude to these matters then I think they should stay until they are due for demolition. If they built within the last few years in obvious contravention of the planning laws then they should be bulldozed. Where the line lies between the 1950s and today in terms of implementing that policy, I don't know.
Cherylle Comment 2.1 26 Mar 2008, 9:37 PM
The concrete slab, on which there is currently a boat sales yard, in the Soldiers Point Marina area, was built a few years ago in contravention of both State and Council regulations. Council has failed to have the structure removed and has continued to turn a blind eye while other structures, including bronze fish sculptures, a large anchor, garbage bins, logs, illegal "no parking signs" and other small concrete slabs have been placed on the foreshore. In addition, the Marina owner continues to keep the public car park firmly locked, again in contravention of the Council Traffic Management Regs. How come this developer, who is in the process of alienating yet more high conservation and recreation value water through the expansion of the marina is not prosecuted for blatant flouting of the law?
The concrete slab, on which there is currently a boat sales yard, in the Soldiers Point Marina area, was built a few years ago in contravention of both State and Council regulations. Council has failed to have the structure removed and has continued to turn a blind eye while other structures, including
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David Comment 2.1.1 27 Mar 2008, 6:56 PM
Because he is one of the "chosen ones"
margw Comment 3 2 Mar 2008, 10:07 PM
There are areas along the foreshore in Corlette between Bagnall Beach and Conroy Park that have many illegal structures, eg, boat ramps, uneven concrete structures. These discourage people from walking along this lovely area as you feel you are walking in people's front yards and the surfaces are uneven. We need to reclaim this space by good sign posting that it IS public access and work towards having them removed. Work on this area does appear in the plan. However, because it is likely to be costly to Council, it will receive low priority in funding. Already they have by-passed planning that section of the cycleway as it seems to be in the "too hard" basket.
There are areas along the foreshore in Corlette between Bagnall Beach and Conroy Park that have many illegal structures, eg, boat ramps, uneven concrete structures. These discourage people from walking along this lovely area as you feel you are walking in people's front yards and the surfaces are uneven.
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brycec Comment 4 Parks Facilites Coordinator 3 Mar 2008, 4:21 PM
Existing usage rights do not apply to unauthorised structures built on publicly owned reserves.
ukoz Comment 4.1 5 Apr 2008, 3:00 PM
Many of these retaining wall structures were built with the tacit approval of Council; indeed, as recently as 2003, Council sanctioned rock fill to be placed on West Beach to prevent further erosion of the public strip. Walls in certain areas along this beach prevent the sea surges from the strong winter westerlies from gouging further chunks of the said public access strip. The so called 'slipways' act as excellent wave traps to dissipate the [high] tidal surges accompanying these blows. Without these structures, there might well be little left of the strip for passive enjoyment by the public. Don't foprget that we poor unfortunates pay huge rates for the privelege of living on the waterfront and keeping the strip tidy and clean. Certainly the Council never comes near the area to perform any meaningful maintenance
Many of these retaining wall structures were built with the tacit approval of Council; indeed, as recently as 2003, Council sanctioned rock fill to be placed on West Beach to prevent further erosion of the public strip. Walls in certain areas along this beach prevent the sea surges from the strong winter
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