Department of Transport Annual Report 2013-14
Delivering improvements to Hillarys Boat Harbour
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- Administering grants for the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme
- Administering grants for the Coastal Adaptation and Protection program
- Reviewing WA’s aquatic use
- Improving safety on Swan Canning Riverpark and Peel waterways
- Counting the success of Your Move program in the City of Cockburn
Delivering improvements to Hillarys Boat HarbourTo meet its growing demand as a mixed-use marine, tourism and recreational facility, DoT continued to improve Hillarys Boat Harbour during 2013/14. The $1.3 million expansion of the north-east car park was completed in December 2013. The extension provides an additional 65 parking bays, associated landscaping, a dual-use path and lighting improvements. The $3.5 million replacement of the K and L jetties was also completed in June 2014. The fourth stage of the replacement program provides a new, modern floating pen system with increased facilities and improved safety. Administering grants for the Recreational Boating Facilities SchemeOn behalf of the State Government, DoT administers the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS). The aim of the scheme is to improve recreational boating infrastructure by providing grants to eligible authorities around the State. Since 1998, the RBFS (which is funded directly from recreational boat registration fees and was supplemented by Royalties for Regions funding during grant rounds 16 to 19) has provided more than $36 million for 374 projects located from Wyndham in the north to Esperance in the south. Examples of projects completed in 2013-14 include: the upgrade of boat ramp facilities at Newtown Beach in Busselton; construction of a floating jetty at Sandy Cove in South Yunderup; and channel dredging at Bent Street boat ramp in Rockingham. In June 2014, $5.8 million worth of round 19 RBFS grants for 28 projects throughout WA were announced. Administering grants for the Coastal Adaptation and Protection programDoT administers the Coastal Adaptation and Protection grants program. The program is designed to preserve and enhance the Western Australian coastline by funding works that assist coastal managers to sustainably adapt to hazards. Since 2005, more than $9 million has been allocated to 122 projects from Port Hedland in the north to Esperance in the south. Examples of projects completed in 2013/14 include: remedial works to the City Beach groyne; coastal protection works at Locke Estate in Busselton; risk assessment and adaption planning for Cockburn Sound; development of a coastal adaption and protection strategy for Emu Point to Middleton Beach in Albany; and coastal hazard risk management for Guilderton to Jurien Bay. More than $1 million has been allocated to coastal protection projects across WA in the 2014/15 funding round. Reviewing WA’s aquatic useTo promote the safe and sustainable use of Western Australian waterways, a state-wide review of aquatic use is being undertaken. An aquatic use review for Bunbury was completed in December 2013. DoT received positive feedback from stakeholders and the community, particularly in relation to the re-opening of water ski areas in Koombana Bay. DoT also commenced aquatic use reviews for Esperance and Augusta in early 2014 with the view to implement any changes ahead of the 2014/15 summer boating season. Improving safety on Swan Canning Riverpark and Peel waterwaysAs part of the state-wide review of aquatic use, DoT introduced changes to improve safety on the Swan Canning Riverpark and Peel waterways in 2013/14. Following extensive community consultation, changes to the Swan Canning Riverpark came into effect on 1 October 2013. The most significant change was reducing the speed limit from 12 knots to 8 knots in Mosman Bay, which is one of the busiest parts of the river. Other changes made to Swan Canning Riverpark include the redefining and clear marking of water ski areas at Dalkeith and Waylen Bay to stop enthusiasts skiing outside the boundary, and closing some waters to motorised vessels at Freshwater Bay and Rocky Bay to provide separate, safer areas for swimming. New speed restrictions and navigational aid improvements were among the key changes introduced on Peel waterways on 3 December 2013. Reducing the speed limit from 8 knots to 5 knots in some areas has provided safer boating during peak times. Visibility at night has also been improved with the introduction of 21 new navigational aids. Throughout 2014/15, DoT will continue to educate boat owners, skippers and other aquatic user groups on the changes and will closely monitor the effectiveness of the changes in improving safety. Counting the success of Your Move program in the City of CockburnDuring 2013/14, the Your Move program assisted more than 25,000 people in the City of Cockburn to swap their car trips for more active travel modes (such as walking, cycling or catching public transport) and to increase their physical activity. The free 12-month program improved transport and health outcomes by alleviating local travel congestion, optimising existing bicycle and public transport capital investments, and increasing walking and cycling. Thirty thousand households in the City of Cockburn were invited to participate, with a focus on attracting those in the suburbs surrounding Cockburn Central train station and the Mandurah Line. Of these, 10,000 households, together with a number of local schools and workplaces, signed on to change their travel behaviour. Through the program: more than 10,000 personalised information packs with travel maps and SmartRider pre-paid travel cards were distributed; more than 28,000 phone coaching sessions were conducted and follow-up letters sent; 10 Connecting Schools grants were awarded locally for bike sheds, path upgrades and signage; RAC conducted 40 bike education and 10 bike maintenance sessions; HBF conducted 144 fitness sessions; more than 12,000 gym passes and almost 1,000 local bike shop vouchers were distributed; and a strong online community was established through an interactive website and social media presence. As a result, more than 60 per cent of participants set themselves an active transport plan to walk, cycle or catch public transport to a chosen destination. Similarly, 15 schools and five workplaces committed to DoT’s TravelSmart programs, completing activities at school and developing travel plans for their workplace. The program – delivered by DoT in partnership with Department of Sport and Recreation, the PTA and the City of Cockburn, and supported by RAC and HBF – is due to conclude in July 2014. The success of Your Move will not only help the City of Cockburn sustain positive transport and health outcomes into the future, but has also provided a blueprint for future delivery of active transport initiatives in other areas. Directory: mediaFiles mediaFiles -> Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine mediaFiles -> Valerii Hryhorovych asapov mediaFiles -> Intentionally blank mediaFiles -> Uncontrolled when printed mediaFiles -> President of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen mediaFiles -> Display Pilot Flight Lieutenant Jamie Norris mediaFiles -> Translation Download 436.52 Kb. Share with your friends:
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