Council at its meeting on Wednesday night (26th September) resolved to accept the State's offer to fund its portion of the Busselton Jetty rebuild and through negotiation secure the best long term outcome for the community.

The Shire of Busselton will ensure it has explored all options in respect to the rebuild of the Busselton Jetty and received a commitment from the Federal Government towards the project before Council considers the State Government's offer towards the Jetty Rebuild.

Minister for the South West Mark McGowan will brief Council on Tuesday (24th July, 2007) night on the State Government's commitment to the rebuilding of the Busselton Jetty.

This follows a long process of investigation and community consultation over the past 18 months according to Shire President, Cr. Bev Clarke.

The foreshore concept plan is released.

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Shire President, Cr Bev Clarke whilst acknowledging Busselton Jetty Environment and Conservation Association's (BJECA) position in relation to options to funding the Jetty Rebuild, has indicated the Jetty Rebuild is more complicated than outlined in their letter.

The Shire wants the Jetty to be self funding and not require any contributions for either capital or maintenance from any level of government in the future, therefore removing the impact upon ratepayers. After all, it is the Shire that has the role of governing for all those in the district and protecting the interests of the future residents and ratepayers as well.