Members of the community are encouraged to put forward their views during the development of a draft foreshore management plan for the Geographe Bay foreshore area between Scout Road and Ford Road, Busselton at an informal meeting held on Sunday 1st February 2009 and Thursday 5th February 2009.

An environmental consultant has been appointed to assist with the development of a draft plan, which will involve undertaking a detailed site assessment of the site coupled with consultation with key stakeholders and the broader community. 

Issues to be addressed in the draft plan will include beach access, vegetation and weed management, revegetation, and the provision of recreational facilities along the foreshore reserve.

Comments and feedback from the community can be expressed in writing or at the informal on-site consultation sessions which are being held on:

Date:          Sunday 1st February 2009

Time:              3pm - 4:30pm

Location:       Cnr of Scout Road and Geographe Bay Road, Busselton.

Date:          Thursday 5th February 2009

Time:              4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location:     Foreshore adjacent to the intersection of Geographe Bay Road Busselton.

Comments and feedback must be received at the City of Busselton by Friday, 13 February 2009.

Following the adoption of the draft plan by the Council, a formal consultation period will be advertised for public review and finalisation of the plan.