20 September 2016 - Town of Claremont

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TOWN OF CLAREMONT
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an
ORDINARY Meeting of the Council will be held,
on TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 2016, commencing at 7:00 PM
at the Town of Claremont, Claremont Council Chambers, 308 Stirling Highway,
Claremont.
Liz Ledger
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Date:
DISCLAIMER
Would all members of the public please note that they are cautioned against taking
any action as a result of a Council decision tonight until such time as they have seen
a copy of the Minutes or have been advised, in writing, by the Council’s
Administration with regard to any particular decision.
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM
SUBJECT
PAGE NO
1
DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS ............ 1
2
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE .......... 1
3
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS .................................................................. 1
4
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE . 1
5
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME .......................................................................... 1
6
PUBLIC STATEMENT TIME ....................................................................... 1
7
APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................ 1
8
PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ........................................ 1
9
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS ..................... 1
10
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH
MEETING MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ......................................... 1
11
BUSINESS NOT DEALT WITH FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING ............... 1
12
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ..................................................................... 1
13
REPORTS OF THE CEO............................................................................. 2
13.1
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT .................................................. 2
13.1.1 LOT 405 (10) GLENWAY CRESCENT, SWANBOURNE DELETION OF CONDITION OF DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL ............................................................................ 2
13.2
CORPORATE AND GOVERNANCE .............................................. 10
13.2.1 LIST OF PAYMENTS 1 TO 31 AUGUST 2016 .................... 10
13.2.2 MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR
THE PERIOD ENDING 31 JULY 2016 ................................. 12
13.2.3 APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO
LAKE CLAREMONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ................... 14
13.2.4 NEW LOCAL LAW - SITE EROSION AND SAND DRIFT
LOCAL LAW 2016 ................................................................ 17
13.3
INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................................... 20
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13.3.1 LAKE CLAREMONT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016-21
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................... 20
13.3.2 LAKE CLAREMONT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016-17 .......... 29
14
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON ............................... 33
15
ELECTED MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS
BEEN GIVEN............................................................................................. 33
16
NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE APPROVED BY THE
PERSON PRESIDING OR BY DECISION OF MEETING ......................... 33
17
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ....................................................................... 33
18
FUTURE MEETINGS OF COUNCIL ......................................................... 33
19
DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING ......................................... 33
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TOWN OF CLAREMONT
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
AGENDA
1
DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
2
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
4
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE
5
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
6
PUBLIC STATEMENT TIME
7
APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
8
PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
9
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 6 September
2016 be confirmed.
10
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH MEETING
MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
11
BUSINESS NOT DEALT WITH FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING
12
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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13
REPORTS OF THE CEO
13.1
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
13.1.1 LOT 405 (10) GLENWAY CRESCENT, SWANBOURNE - DELETION OF
CONDITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
File Ref:
A-5013
Attachments – Public:
Location Map
Photograph
Attachments – Restricted:
Applicant’s Justification Letter
Responsible Officer:
David Vinicombe
Executive Manager Planning and Development
Author:
John Humphreys
Manager Planning
Proposed Meeting Date:
20 September 2016
Date Prepared:
29 August 2016
Planning Application No.:
DA 2016.00121
60 Days Due Date:
30 September 20016
Property Owner:
M A Buchanan
Submitted By:
M.A Buchanan
Lot No.:
405
Area of Lot:
499m2
Zoning:
Residential R20
Financial Implications:
Nil
Enabling Legislation:
Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA)
Town Planning Scheme 3 (TPS3)
Lakeway Design Guidelines 2009 (LDG)
Summary
•
Application for development approval received for the deletion of condition 5(f)
of the existing development approval for a single house dated 19 September
2012 which requires the installation of a greywater system for recycling water
on site.
•
The owner has applied to have the condition deleted in order for a caveat to
be removed from the Certificate of Title.
•
Application is recommended for approval, subject to relevant conditions.
Purpose
The owner is seeking the permanent removal of a caveat from the Certificate of Title,
primarily for refinancing purposes. The caveat requires purchasers of lots to comply
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with the Lakeway Design Guidelines. Prior to the removal of the caveat the owner
must demonstrate compliance with conditions of planning approval.
The owner is requesting Council to delete a condition of the development approval
dated 19 September 2012 relating to the provision of a greywater system. It is noted
that the address of the property has changed from the original approval which related
to 10 Aceway Lane, Swanbourne.
Background
The following table outlines key dates regarding this proposal:
Date
2 August 2016
3 August 2016
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
29 August 2016
Item/Outcome
Development application received by Council.
Application undergoes internal DCU assessment.
Additional information requested from applicant.
Advertising commenced.
Additional information received from applicant.
Advertising closed.
Report prepared for Council.
Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 18 September 2012, Resolution No. 173/12:
THAT Council grant Development Approval for a proposed two storey dwelling at Lot
405 (10) Aceway Lane, Swanbourne, subject to the following conditions and advice
notes:
1.
In order to minimise overlooking of the adjoining western property, a privacy
screen shall be installed between the east most portion of balcony, measuring
4.82m in length and 5.29m in width, and the west most portion of balcony,
measuring 0.7m in length and 4.745m in width, as shown in ‘red’ on the
approved upper floor plan. The privacy screen shall be installed to a minimum
height of 1.65m above the finished floor level of the balcony, and shall be
provided in accordance with the Residential Design Codes;
2.
The north facing window to Bedroom 5 shall be made to comply with the
requirements of Clause 6.8.1 A1 – Visual Privacy of the Residential Design
Codes. Amended plans demonstrating compliance with this condition shall be
included with the application for Building Permit;
3.
The existing fencing on the northern and eastern property boundary, provided
as part of the original subdivision, shall not be removed or modified in any way;
4.
All fencing shall comply with the requirements of Clause 7.9.3 - Fencing of the
Lakeway Design Guidelines and details, including elevations and infill details,
shall be submitted with the application for Building Permit for approval by the
Executive Manager Planning and Development;
5.
Prior to the submission of a Building Permit application, the development shall
comply with the following requirements of the Lakeway Design Guidelines (as
amended), to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and
Development:
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a)
External materials, finishes, and colours, to harmonise with those of the
surrounding dwellings, and details of these are to be submitted to, and
approved by the Town;
b)
TV antennae to be located within the roof space;
c)
Outbuildings to be located within the building envelope and constructed
to match the walls and roof of the dwelling;
d)
Installation of a solar power system, to the specifications of a suitably
qualified installer, that provides for the energy needs of the subject
dwelling’s likely household;
e)
Installation of a gas boosted solar hot water system, or a similar heating
system that generates equal or less greenhouse gas emissions, that
provides for the solar hot water needs of the subject dwelling’s likely
household; and
f)
Installation of a greywater reuse system using purple pipe work, to the
specifications of a suitably qualified plumber, that provides for
greywater reuse opportunities of the subject dwelling’s likely household.
6.
The applicant/owner shall, within 90 days of the date of this approval, submit
plans, details, and other suitable information that demonstrates how matters
raised in Condition 5 will be complied with, and this information is all to the
satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and Development;
7.
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, the applicant/owner shall demonstrate
that all works required by Condition 5 have been completed to the specifications
of a relevantly qualified person, and all to the satisfaction of the Executive
Manager Planning and Development;
8.
The external face of the boundary wall to be finished to the satisfaction of the
adjoining neighbour or, in the event of a dispute, to be finished to the
satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and Development;
9.
Internal vehicle accesses and paths to be designed in such a manner as to
prevent storm water entering the property from the road and footpath;
10. Maximum width of crossover shall not exceed 5.0 metres;
11. The development to comply with any details marked in ‘red’ on the approved
drawings;
12. All storm water to be retained on site;
13. On completion of construction, all excess articles, equipment, rubbish, and
materials shall be removed from the site, and the site shall be left in an orderly
and tidy condition, to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and
Development;
14. All rubbish bins, clothes-drying areas and air-conditioning units are to be
screened from the view from the public open space to the north, any public
street and/or right-of-way;
15. In all other respects, development shall occur in accordance with the drawings
submitted with the application for planning approval (Planning Application
2012/00095), as amended by these conditions, and any modifications noted in
red on the approved drawings; and
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16. The application is valid only if the development is commenced within 24 months
of the date of approval.
ADVICE NOTES
(i)
This Planning Approval is not an authorisation to commence
construction. A Building Permit must be obtained from Council’s Building
Services prior to commencing any works;
(ii)
Should you be aggrieved by any conditions imposed by Council’s
decision, you are advised that you may have the right of appeal. Such
an appeal should be lodged with the State Administrative Tribunal within
twenty eight (28) days of this approval. The appeal forms are available
from the Department of Justice web site at www.sat.justice.wa.gov.au;
(iii)
The applicant is reminded of the requirements of the Lakeway Design
Guidelines (amended 2009), and the need to comply with these, prior to
the request for the Town to remove the Caveat. The Design Guidelines
are available at: http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au;
(iv)
The applicant is reminded of, and encouraged to comply with, the
following requirements of the Lakeway Design Guideline (as amended
2009):
a)
i.
To use:
Alternative/innovative roofing materials;
ii.
A combination of materials from the palette provided within
Clause 7.9.2 of the Lakeway Design Guideline (as amended
2009); and
iii.
4 star dual flush toilets and 3 star fixtures on all other water
appliances.
b)
That:
i.
Pedestrian and vehicle access gates complement the design,
materials, finish, and detailing of the adjacent fencing;
ii.
Letterboxes shall be incorporated into the design of the front
fence, or be solid masonry or concrete, and finished to
complement the dwelling; and
iii.
To demonstrate compliance with the above, the applicant is
requested to submit a report outlining compliance, including a
schedule of fixtures and appliances, within 90 days of this
approval, or prior to the occupation of the dwelling.
(v)
In regard to Condition 5 f), relating to the greywater reuse system, the
Town may consider an alternative proposal to a greywater reuse system,
provided it can demonstrate that comparable water or energy or
environmental benefits can be achieved to the satisfaction of the
Executive Manager Planning and Development;
(vi)
In regard to advice note (v), the Executive Manager Planning and
Development may request general or specialist professional advice on
the alternative proposal, and all reasonable costs will be at the expense
of the applicant/owner.
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(vii)
Condition 2 can be satisfied by raising the window sill height to at least
1.6m above the finished floor level of the bedroom;
(viii)
The applicant is advised that a separate crossover application will be
required prior to the installation/construction of any crossover or
associated works;
(ix)
For all vehicle accesses where there is a grade change, or an irregularity
in the vertical alignment, please refer to AS 2890.1:2004 for ground
clearance template;
(x)
The applicant/owner is advised to liaise with the adjoining landowners
where trees, vegetation, dividing fences or other structures may be
affected due to work on, or near the property boundaries; and
(xi)
The applicant/owner is advised of the following health requirements from
the Town’s Health Services. Should any advice be unclear, please
contact the Town’s Health Services on 9285 4300:
a)
b)
c)
All plant and machinery (such as air conditioners and pool
pumps) being suitably sound proofed to comply with the
requirements of the Environmental Protection (Noise)
Regulations 1997;
Works that are to be undertaken on site are to comply with the
Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997; and
Under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997,
no work is to be permitted or suffered to be carried out:
i.
Before 7:00am or after 6:00pm between Monday and
Saturday inclusive; or
ii.
On a Sunday or public holiday.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Heritage
The property is not listed on the Town's Schedule of Heritage Places.
Consultation
Consultation not required in this instance.
Discussion
The subject land is within the Lakeway development area where an agreement was
included in the contract of sale and reinforced by caveat on Title requiring
development of the site to comply with the Lakeway Design Guidelines. The primary
purpose of the development application is to facilitate the removal of the caveat to
allow re-financing of the property to occur. The owner could apply for a temporary
lifting of the caveat to undertake the re-financing, however prefers to seek the
permanent removal so as to unencumber the Certificate of Title and reduce legal
costs. A s70A Notification under the Transfer of Land Act 1893 will be placed on the
Certificate of Title advising that development on the land must continue to comply
with the Lakeway Design Guidelines.
The owner of 10 Glenway Crescent has requested that condition 5(f) of Development
Approval dated 19 September 2012 be deleted.
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Condition 5(f) states:
5. “Prior to the submission of a Building Permit application the development shall
comply with the following requirements of the Lakeway Design Guidelines (as
amended), to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and
Development:
f) Installation of a greywater reuse system using purple pipe work, to the
specifications of a suitably qualified plumber, that provides for greywater reuse
opportunities of the subject dwelling’s likely household.”
Further, Advice Note 5 of the approval mentions that in regard to Condition 5(f),
relating to the greywater reuse system, the Town may consider an alternative
proposal to a greywater reuse system, provided it can demonstrate that comparable
water or energy or environmental benefits can be achieved to the satisfaction of the
Executive Manager Planning and Development.
Construction of the residence was completed in 2014 however there is no evidence
to confirm the owner sought approval for the installation of a greywater reuse system.
The owner has subsequently advised that the greywater plumbing was installed but,
upon advice from the installer, did not proceed with laying the garden irrigation
system. The reason given that the installer strongly advised against installing a
greywater system as the amount of greywater the household would be producing
was far in excess of what was required for the limited garden area and that there was
a risk of runoff entering the surrounding parklands and ultimately Lake Claremont. It
appears that this decision not to install the irrigation system was undertaken without
consultation with the Town’s Environmental Health Officer.
Since that time a swimming pool has been installed, along with brick paving and
artificial lawn. The Town’s Principal Environmental Health Officer advises that there
is no possibility of installing or utilising the site for greywater reuse on the property.
In considering the request to delete condition 5(f) the owner advises that a 6kW
photovoltaic system with a 5kW inverter has been installed, the maximum permitted
by Western Power and significantly larger than the suggested 1.5kW in the Lakeway
Design Guidelines. In addition an electric heat pump hot water system has been
installed to take advantage of the additional solar generating capacity installed, thus
minimizing the carbon footprint. Both of these systems exceed the basic energy
consumption requirements contained in the guidelines and accordingly the terms of
advice note 5, which alludes to the relaxation of the greywater system requirement in
lieu of providing other environmental benefits, can be satisfied.
Conclusion
Based on the above, it is recommended that a new approval be granted for the
dwelling subject to the original conditions modified to exclude reference to the
provision of a greywater reuse system and acknowledgement of the retrospective
nature of the approval. Secondary to this approval, the requirement for the s70A
notification on Title requiring the ongoing compliance with the Lakeway Design
Guidelines will also need to include the modified and upgraded solar power system to
ensure it is not reduced in the future.
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Voting Requirements
Simple majority decision of Council required.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council grant Development Approval for a proposed two storey dwelling
at Lot 405 (10) Glenway Crescent, Swanbourne, subject to the following
conditions and advice notes:
1.
In order to minimise overlooking of the adjoining western property, a
privacy screen shall be installed between the east most portion of
balcony, measuring 4.82m in length and 5.29m in width, and the west
most portion of balcony, measuring 0.7m in length and 4.745m in width,
as shown in ‘red’ on the approved upper floor plan. The privacy screen
shall be installed to a minimum height of 1.65m above the finished floor
level of the balcony, and shall be provided in accordance with the
Residential Design Codes.
2.
The north facing window to Bedroom 5 shall be made to comply with the
requirements of Clause 6.8.1 A1 – Visual Privacy of the Residential Design
Codes. Amended plans demonstrating compliance with this condition
shall be included with the application for Building Permit.
3.
The existing fencing on the northern and eastern property boundary,
provided as part of the original subdivision, shall not be removed or
modified in any way.
4.
All fencing shall comply with the requirements of Clause 7.9.3 - Fencing of
the Lakeway Design Guidelines and details, including elevations and infill
details, shall be submitted with the application for Building Permit for
approval by the Executive Manager Planning and Development.
5.
Prior to the submission of a Building Permit application, the development
shall comply with the following requirements of the Lakeway Design
Guidelines (as amended), to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager
Planning and Development:
a) External materials, finishes, and colours, to harmonise with those of
the surrounding dwellings, and details of these are to be submitted to,
and approved by the Town;
b) TV antennae to be located within the roof space;
c) Outbuildings to be located within the building envelope and
constructed to match the walls and roof of the dwelling;
d) Retention of the 6kW photovoltaic solar power system and 5kW
inverter with associated heat pumps, to the specifications of a suitably
qualified installer, that provide for the energy needs of the subject
dwelling’s household;
e) Retention of the gas boosted solar hot water system that provides for
the solar hot water needs of the subject dwelling’s likely household.
6.
The external face of the boundary wall to be finished to the satisfaction of
the adjoining neighbour or, in the event of a dispute, to be finished to the
satisfaction of the Executive Manager Planning and Development.
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7.
Internal vehicle accesses and paths to be designed in such a manner as
to prevent storm water entering the property from the road and footpath.
8.
Maximum width of crossover shall not exceed 5.0 metres.
9.
The development to comply with any details marked in ‘red’ on the
approved drawings.
10. All storm water to be retained on site.
11. All rubbish bins, clothes-drying areas and air-conditioning units are to be
screened from the view from the public open space to the north, any
public street and/or right-of-way.
12. In all other respects, development shall occur in accordance with the
drawings submitted with the application for planning approval
(Development Application 2012/00095), as amended by these conditions,
and any modifications noted in red on the approved drawings.
ADVICE NOTES
(i)
This Development Approval is not an authorisation to commence
construction. A Building Permit must be obtained from Council’s Building
Services prior to commencing any works.
(ii)
Should you be aggrieved by any conditions imposed by Council’s
decision, you are advised that you may have the right of review. Such a
review should be lodged with the State Administrative Tribunal within
twenty eight (28) days of this approval. The review forms are available
from the Department of Justice web site at www.sat.justice.wa.gov.au.
(iii) The applicant is reminded of the requirements of the Lakeway Design
Guidelines (amended 2009), and the need to comply with these, prior to
the request for the Town to remove the Caveat. The Design Guidelines are
available at: http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au.
(iv) The applicant/owner is advised of the following health requirements from
the Town’s Health Services. Should any advice be unclear, please contact
the Town’s Health Services on 9285 4300:
a)
All plant and machinery (such as air conditioners and pool pumps)
being suitably sound proofed to comply with the requirements of the
Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997;
b)
Works that are to be undertaken on site are to comply with the
Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997; and
c)
Under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997, no
work is to be permitted or suffered to be carried out:
i.
Before 7:00am or after 6:00pm between Monday and Saturday
inclusive; or
ii.
On a Sunday or public holiday.
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LOT 405 (10) GLENWAY CRESCENT,
SWANBOURNE - DELETION OF CONDITION OF
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
LOCATION MAP
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ATTACHMENT 1 – PUBLIC
PAGES 1
LOT 405 (10) GLENWAY CRESCENT, SWANBOURNE
General Location: Lot 405 (10) Glenway Crescent, Swanbourne
(Map data 2016 Google)
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PHOTOGRAPH
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ATTACHMENT 2 – PUBLIC
PAGES 1
SWANBOURNE
Lot 405 (10) Glenway Crescent, Swanbourne (side view)
Lot 405 (10) Glenway Crescent, Swanbourne (front view)
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CORPORATE AND GOVERNANCE
13.2.1 LIST OF PAYMENTS 1 TO 31 AUGUST 2016
File Ref:
FIM00062
Attachments:
Schedule of Payments to August 2016
NAB Purchase Card Statement July 2016
NAB Purchase Card Statement August 2016
Les Crichton
Executive Manager Corporate and Governance
Author:
Edwin Kwan
Finance Officer
20 September 2016
Purpose
For Council to note the payments made in August 2016.
Background
Council has delegated to the CEO the exercise of its power to make payments from
the Municipal Fund or Trust Fund. The CEO is then required to prepare a list of
accounts, for recording in the Minutes, detailing those payments made since the last
list was presented.
Discussion
Attached is the list of all accounts paid totalling $1,338,237.90 during the month of
August 2016.
The attached schedule covers:
•
•
•
•
•
Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT) $
Municipal Fund vouchers (39482-39483)
$
Municipal Fund direct debits
$
Trust Fund electronic funds transfer (EFT)
$
Trust Fund vouchers
$
862,655.97
555.99
444,392.46
30,633.48
0.00
All invoices have been verified, and all payments have been duly authorised in
accordance with Council’s procedures.
Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 16 August 2016, Resolution 132/16:
That Council notes all payments made for July 2016 totalling $1,587,792.38
comprising;
Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT)
Trust Fund vouchers
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$
$
$
$
$
1,080,546.29
20,747.55
437,825.87
48,672.67
0.00
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
Financial and Staff Implication
Resource requirements are in accordance with existing budgetary allocation.
Policy and Statutory Implications
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, Regulations 12- 13.
Town of Claremont Delegation Register Item 37.
Communication / Consultation
N/A
Urgency
N/A
Voting Requirements
Officer Recommendation
THAT Council notes all payments made for August 2016 totalling $1,338,237.90
comprising;
Municipal Funds electronic funds transfers (EFT)
$
862,655.97
$
555.99
$
444,392.46
$
30,633.48
Trust Fund vouchers
$
0.00
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CORPORATE
LIST OF PAYMENTS 1 TO 31 AUGUST 2016
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TO AUGUST 2016
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SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS AUGUST 2016 - MUNICIPAL FUND
Details
Ref.
Name
EFT01365
ADAMS & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD
Claremont Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
EFT01359
AKASHIC GARDENS
Maintenance of Herb Garden - Museum
EFT01359
ALL FENCE U RENT
Fence Hire SMH
EFT01365
ALL FENCE U RENT
Fence Hire SMH
EFT01364
ALLIED EXPRESS TRANSPORT PTY LTD
Courier Expenses
EFT01365
ALLMARK & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD
Various Signs at Park
EFT01365
ALSCO
Feminine hygiene unit
EFT01365
AMCOM PTY LTD
Internet Services
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ANDREW J QUILTY
2nd place winner in 2016 ToC Art Award
EFT01365
ANNETTE BROWN
Pre-employment NPC
EFT01362
APRA
Annual Licence - Community Development
EFT01364
APRA
Annual Licence - Aquatic Centre
EFT01362
ARMAGUARD
Bank Fee - Aquatic Centre
EFT01359
ATI-MIRAGE
Letter writing course - two staff
EFT01359
AUSTRAL MERCANTILE COLLECTIONS P/L
Debt Collection Fees
EFT01365
AUSTRAL MERCANTILE COLLECTIONS P/L
Debt Collection Fees
EFT01364
AUSTRALIA POST - 623462
Postage
EFT01364
AUSTRALIA POST - 673027
Postage
EFT01365
AUSTRALIAN PAPER
Paper
EFT01359
AUSTRALIAN PLANT WHOLESALERS
Various Tree Works
EFT01359
AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
PAYG July 2016
EFT01364
AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
PAYG August 2016
EFT01364
AVANTGARDE TECHNOLOGIES
IT infrastructure audit
EFT01364
BEAVER TREE SERVICES
Various Tree Works
EFT01359
BENARA NURSERIES
Various Tree Works
EFT01365
BENARA NURSERIES
Various Tree Works
EFT01362
Bethesda Hospital
Refund Overpaid Rates A2964, A5343, A5344 & A5342
EFT01362
BOX CORPORATE
Milk Order for Admin Office
EFT01359
BOYAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Repairs and Maintenance
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01365
EFT01359
C.V.P. ELECTRICAL CO
EFT01362
C.V.P. ELECTRICAL CO
EFT01362
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
Child Support from Employee
EFT01364
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
Child Support from Employee
EFT01359
CHLOE BANYARD
Pre-employment NPC#1876942 on 22/6/16
EFT01359
CITY OF NEDLANDS
Building Approval
EFT01364
CLAREMONT ART FRAMERS AND GALLERY
Councillors framed photograph
EFT01359
CLAREMONT LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC.
Ground maintenance subsidy for the quarter
EFT01365
CLAREMONT NEDLANDS LIONS CLUB (INC.)
2016-17 Waste Calendar Delivery
EFT01359
CLAREMONT POOL SERVICE
Repair damaged pool vac
EFT01359
CLEAN CITY GROUP PTY LTD
Assisting with tree planting
EFT01362
Various Street Works
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01359
COLLEAGUES NAGLES
Printing - Parking
EFT01362
COMMERCIAL AQUATICS AUSTRALIA
Service chlorine gas rate meter
EFT01362
COMPU-STOR
External Record Storage
EFT01359
CORNERSTONE RENOVATIONS
EFT01362
Replace 13 decking boards at lakeway subdivision
EFT01365
Gate for external storage - MoW
EFT01359
DEBBIE NEALE
Colouring in sheets for children's activities
EFT01365
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Vehicle owner search fees July 2016
EFT01362
DIELECTRIC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Various Building Security
EFT01365
DIXON CONCRETE
14 A Mengler Ave concrete apron
EFT01364
DONEGAN ENTERPRISES PTY LTD
Replace rebound buffer on scale swing at Cresswell
EFT01359
DOOR REPAIRS WA
Repair of Roller door remote - O'Connor
EFT01362
DRAINFLOW SERVICES PTY LTD
Investigate & unblock drain at 44 Devon Road
EFT01365
ENVAR SERVICE PTY LTD
Service air con unit in corporate gym
EFT01362
ENVIROCARE SYSTEMS
Cleaning at Aquatic Centre
EFT01362
EVOLUTION TRAFFIC CONTROL PTY LTD T/A TRS Various Traffic Control
EFT01365
EVOLUTION TRAFFIC CONTROL PTY LTD T/A TRS Various Traffic Control
EFT01365
FAST FINISHING SERVICES
Binding Council Minutes April 2016
EFT01364
FEAST CAFE
Catering for Council dinner 2 August 2016
EFT01362
FREO FIRE SERVICES PTY LTD
Fire detection maintenance
EFT01359
GOODALL’S BRICKPAVING & MINI BOBCAT SERVICERepair tactiles & pave-lock paving at Glenway Cr
EFT01362
GOODALL’S BRICKPAVING & MINI BOBCAT SERVICEVarious Street Works
EFT01364
GOODALL’S BRICKPAVING & MINI BOBCAT SERVICEBricks for paving kerb at Anzac Cottage
EFT01365
GOODALL’S BRICKPAVING & MINI BOBCAT SERVICEVarious Kerb Works
EFT01362
GPS ON BAYVIEW
Pre-employment medicals
EFT01364
GPS ON BAYVIEW
Pre-employment medicals
EFT01362
HAWAIIAN MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
Telecommunications Rental 1/8/16 to 31/8/16
EFT01364
HJY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
Painting of SMH
EFT01362
HOPE VALLEY NURSERY
Materials for Verges
EFT01359
HORTWEST INDUSTRIES
Treatment of scale on Chinese Tallows - Bernard St
Page 1
Amount
$
480.00
$
90.00
$
886.89
$
295.63
$
46.97
$
841.50
$
371.44
$
8,632.31
$
2,500.00
$
52.60
$
301.64
$
178.19
$
750.08
$
766.70
$
190.74
$
1,535.40
$
4,982.30
$
1,815.12
$
211.75
$
1,232.00
$
46,698.00
$
45,176.00
$
8,140.00
$
1,749.00
$
5,399.63
$
3,711.02
$
834.08
$
232.72
$
264.00
$
1,445.40
$
682.00
$
1,148.40
$
3,817.00
$
7,880.84
$
1,056.28
$
611.82
$
611.82
$
61.80
$
6,760.60
$
426.00
$
9,625.00
$
800.00
$
603.99
$
393.25
$
3,366.00
$
3,092.10
$
9,174.00
$
1,265.19
$
104.50
$
509.85
$
220.00
$
2,370.50
$
1,498.20
$
130.00
$
2,358.95
$
1,049.95
$
715.00
$
154.00
$
698.50
$
528.00
$
489.50
$
182.82
$
813.45
$
2,796.20
$
93.50
$
680.00
$
327.25
$
1,446.50
$
5,589.65
$
939.02
$
470.25
$
580.00
$
290.00
$
742.81
$
15,510.00
$
3,888.50
$
121.00
1-31 AUGUST 2016
Date
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
18/08/2016
11/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
11/08/2016
4/08/2016
5/08/2016
5/08/2016
11/08/2016
25/08/2016
18/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
18/08/2016
4/08/2016
5/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
11/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
18/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
4/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
18/08/2016
4/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
4/08/2016
4/08/2016
11/08/2016
18/08/2016
25/08/2016
4/08/2016
4/08/2016
25/08/2016
Ref.
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01364
EFT01362
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01362
EFT01359
EFT01360
EFT01360
EFT01362
EFT01365
EFT01364
EFT01362
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01364
EFT01359
EFT01360
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01362
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01364
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01362
EFT01362
EFT01362
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01359
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01364
EFT01359
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01359
EFT01359
EFT01362
EFT01364
EFT01365
EFT01359
EFT01359
EFT01365
Name
HORTWEST INDUSTRIES
HORTWEST INDUSTRIES
HORTWEST INDUSTRIES
ICTC SOCIETY INC
INSIGHT CALL CENTRE SERVICES
J & V CONTRACTORS
J & V CONTRACTORS
J & V CONTRACTORS
JIM'S MOWING (NORTH MOSMAN PARK)
KERB DOCTOR
KERB DOCTOR
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
KONICA MINOLTA EQUIPMENT FINANCE
LANDGATE - MIDLAND
LANDGATE - MIDLAND
LAWN CULTURE
LGIS INSURANCE BROKING
LGIS INSURANCE BROKING
LGISWA
LGRCEU
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA-WA
LOTHBURY PTY LTD
M2 TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
MARKETFORCE
MARKETFORCE
MAXON AUSTRALIA
MELVILLE SUBARU
MICHAEL PAGE
MICHAEL PAGE
MICHAEL PAGE
MICHAEL TREFUSIS-PAYNTER
MR POTPLANTS
OCE CORPORATE CLEANING
OPTIMA PRESS PTY LTD
OST (COUNCILFIRST)
PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS
PERTH EXPO
PERTH STITCHINGS
PERTHWASTE PTY LTD
PHIL JOHNSON PLUMBING AND GAS
PIPELINE IRRIGATION
PIPELINE IRRIGATION
PLANNING CONTEXT
PORT PRINTING WORKS
PRESSED EARTH JUICES P/L (T/A PRESSED WHOLE)
PROFESSIONAL PC SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL PC SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL TREE SURGEONS
PROGILITY PTY LTD
PROGILITY PTY LTD
PROTEC ASPHALT
ROBERT WALTERS
ROBERT WALTERS
ROBERT WALTERS
ROBERT WALTERS
SAFEMASTER SAFETY PRODUCTS
SJR CIVIL CONSULTING PTY LTD
SOIREE CATERING
STAPLES (CORPORATE EXPRESS)
STRUCTERRE
SUSTAINABLE OUTDOORS
SVETLANA OSTROVSKY
SYNERGY
SYNERGY
SYNERGY
SYNERGY
TASSIE DEVIL LINEMARKING
TELSTRA
TERMICO
Details
Gardening maintenance town wide for July 2016
Plant Korean Sun pears & Dianella's (12hrs)
Various Road Works
ICTC Conference - Councillors
Overcall Fee for June 2016
Various Road Works
Various Road Works
Various Road Works
Various Mowing
Various Kerb Works
Various Kerb Works
Printing - Internal
Printing - Internal
Lease of printers
GRV Schedule G2016/12
GRV Schedule G2016/13
Various mowing
Insurance FY 2016-17
LGRCEU union fee from employee
LGMA Memberships
Catering for OCM dinner 16 August 2016
On hold and night service- July 2016
Print Ads for Art Award
Public notice - CAPH advert 4/6/16 Invoice: 7504
Variable message board signage
Vehicle service 37,500 km - 1EMM232
IT Support Officer Contractor
Refund Overpaid Rates A1434
Hire of Equipment -plants for art award 19/8/16
Cleaning at various buildings
Poster printing for Community Development
Council First Software
Bottled water
Bottled water
Hire of panels & lighting - Claremont No1 - Art Award
Staff Uniform
Domestic Waste Collection
Irrigation
Reticulation testing & repairs in parks & gardens
Urban Planning - Stirling Highway Study
Letterhead paper
Mother's Day Activation 15-16
IT Support
IT Support
Various Tree Works
Various Tree Works
Various Tree Works
Desk phones (3) for aquatic centre
Palo Networks support -Annual subscription
Various Road Works
Finance Officer Contractor
Safety Anchor Point compliance - No. 1 Claremont
Road Safety Audit - Claremont Cr
Function hosting City of Nedlands
Stationery and Sundry Expenses
15-16 Victoria Ave- Resheet
Blow/rake leaves from sandpit @ Stirling Rd Park
Reimbursement fuel
Electricity at various places
Electricity at various places
Street lighting and electricity at various places
Electricity
Line Marking
Landline and Mobile July 2016
Pest Control
Page 2
Amount
$
18,941.27
$
691.02
$
4,312.00
$
301.50
$
482.63
$
16,148.00
$
1,727.00
$
176.00
$
275.00
$
2,189.00
$
888.25
$
544.15
$
183.40
$
1,832.61
$
253.94
$
95.07
$
264.00
$
20,957.10
$
14,822.50
$
204,808.46
$
164.00
$
1,026.00
$
680.00
$
375.10
$
5,116.74
$
350.17
$
946.00
$
604.50
$
5,375.91
$
1,791.97
$
1,791.97
$
71.28
$
462.00
$
12,525.95
$
127.60
$
950.20
$
6.26
$
6.26
$
6,439.95
$
771.10
$
28,401.94
$
308.00
$
144.00
$
423.00
$
616.00
$
6,586.24
$
726.00
$
1,071.40
$
320.00
$
35.00
$
1,026.88
$
7,425.00
$
15,878.50
$
3,201.00
$
635.22
$
3,162.52
$
2,590.50
$
1,056.00
$
1,056.00
$
1,056.00
$
1,056.00
$
2,480.50
$
1,980.00
$
1,419.00
$
255.39
$
1,111.31
$
36.92
$
587.90
$
1,778.70
$
264.00
$
48.61
$
14,052.50
$
2,829.15
$
21,287.30
$
2,040.10
$
1,141.80
$
4,890.89
$
420.20
1-31 AUGUST 2016
Date
Ref.
18/08/2016 EFT01364
11/08/2016 EFT01362
18/08/2016 EFT01364
18/08/2016 EFT01364
18/08/2016 EFT01364
4/08/2016 EFT01359
18/08/2016 EFT01364
25/08/2016 EFT01365
25/08/2016 EFT01365
25/08/2016 EFT01365
4/08/2016 EFT01359
4/08/2016 EFT01359
11/08/2016 EFT01362
18/08/2016 EFT01364
25/08/2016 EFT01365
4/08/2016 EFT01359
11/08/2016 EFT01362
25/08/2016 EFT01365
4/08/2016 EFT01359
11/08/2016 EFT01362
11/08/2016 EFT01362
11/08/2016 EFT01362
18/08/2016 EFT01364
25/08/2016 EFT01365
25/08/2016 EFT01365
Total EFT
Total Number of EFT Transfers
Details
Name
THE CANCER COUNCIL WESTERN AUSTRALIA
10% donation proceeds Rowe Park Tennis hire
THE PAPER COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA
Paper
TIM'S GAS & HOME MAINTENANCE
Repairs to damaged roof tile over café - Aquatic Centre
TOTAL EDEN PTY LTD
Various Park Works
TRI UNDERGROUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
CBD maintenance - Telstra lid
TURFWORKS WA PTY LTD
Various Park Works
Various Park Works
Various Park Works
ULTRA TUNE CLAREMONT
Service Vehicle Honda CRV (SW) VTI 2WD 1EFD956
VICKI MAREE TAN
Rates Refund A5657
WALGA
WALGA Subscriptions/Memberships 2016-17
WESTBOOKS
Library Acquisitions
WESTBOOKS
WESTBOOKS
WESTBOOKS
WESTERN METROPOLITAN REGIONAL COUNCIL
Domestic Refuse Service
WESTERN POWER
Streetlight design
WESTERN POWER
Relocation of Western Power pole on Cliff Way
WOODLANDS DISTRIBUTORS AND AGENCIES PTY LTDoggy dumpage bags
WORK CLOBBER
Staff Uniforms/Protective Clothing
WORK CLOBBER
WORK CLOBBER
ZIPFORM PTY LTD
Production of the 2016-17 rate notices
CHEQUES ISSUED AUGUST 2016 - MUNICIPAL FUND
Date
Ref.
Name
Cheque Posting D Document NoVendor No / Name
3/08/2016
39482 WATER CORPORATION
22/08/2016
39483 BRANDON WONG
Total EFT
Total Number of Cheques
DIRECT DEBITS AUGUST 2016 - MUNICIPAL FUND
Ref.
Name
NAB / CBA
PERTHWASTE
PAYROLL
CALTEX
SHELL
IINET
EXETEL
SG FLEET
Fines Enforcement Registry
NAB Purchase Card
NAB Purchase Card
Total Direct Debits
Date
Details
Description
Water usage 1 Jetty Rd Claremont
Rates Refund A5670
Amount
Cheque Amount
$
321.63
$
234.36
$
555.99
2
Details
Various Bank Fees
Domestic Waste Collection
Payroll and Superannuation
Caltex card fuel expenses
Shell card fuel expenses
Internet access
Variable Message Signs (VMS)
Lease of Vehicle
Unpaid infringement pursuit May 2016
Purchase Card July 2016
Purchase Card August 2017
Amount
$
1,706.77
$
30,001.80
$
377,469.63
$
3,321.22
$
1,499.90
$
59.95
$
200.03
$
572.46
$
5,684.00
$
12,815.52
$
11,061.18
$
444,392.46
TOTAL MUNICIPAL PAYMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016
Date
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS AUGUST 2016 - TRUST FUND
Ref.
Name
EFT01363
BUILDERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF WA
EFT01363
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
JESSICA CONNOLLY
EFT01363
EFT01366
Olympic Civil Engineering Pty Ltd
EFT01363
PRIMA HOMES NOMINEES PTY LTD
EFT01363
STATEWIDE DEMOLITION
EFT01366
TANGENT NOMINEES PTY LTD
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
25/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
25/08/2016
Total EFT
Total Number of EFT Transfers
CHEQUES ISSUED AUGUST 2016 - TRUST FUND
Date
Ref.
Name
Cheque Posting D Document NoVendor No / Name
Ref.
$ 1,307,604.42
Details
BRB Levies July 2016
Refund of Development Application
Refund of Bond
Refund of Bond
Refund of Bond
Refund of Bond
Refund of Bond
Amount
$
5,076.48
$
6,557.00
$
3,000.00
$
5,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
5,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
30,633.48
0
Details
Description
Amount
Cheque Amount
Total Cheques
Total number of Cheques
Date
Amount
$
260.49
$
310.75
$
130.00
$
1,106.93
$
25.05
$
5,959.20
$
4,312.58
$
440.00
$
526.10
$
296.04
$
25,497.56
$
90.91
$
705.66
$
45.93
$
106.35
$
26,821.94
$
14,259.82
$
42,650.53
$
25,430.00
$
4,345.00
$
1,277.10
$
105.05
$
513.30
$
133.20
$
7,946.05
$
862,655.97
180
$
-
0
Details
Name
TOTAL TRUST PAYMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016
Amount
$
30,633.48
TOTAL ALL PAYMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016
$ 1,338,237.90
Page 3
CORPORATE
NAB PURCHASE CARD STATEMENT JULY 2016
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 2
Statement Period 29 Jun 2016 to 28 Jul 2016
Andrew Head
Posting Date Tran Date
Supplier
18-Jul-16 18-Jul-16 Ww Petrol 4227
25-Jul-16 21-Jul-16 Bunnings 483000
Transaction Descript**
Fuel for vehicle
Paint and marker for golf
Total AUD
$
$
$
Amount
46.05
158.20
204.25
Milk for staffroom
Total AUD
Amount
$
10.60
$
10.60
Anne Arrigoni
Supplier
18-Jul-16 18-Jul-16 Coles 0299
Ashely Edwards
30-Jun-16 30-Jun-16
4-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
13-Jul-16 13-Jul-16
14-Jul-16 13-Jul-16
15-Jul-16 15-Jul-16
18-Jul-16 18-Jul-16
Supplier
Experiencethis
Telstra
Telstra
Claremont Quarter
Claremont Newsagency
Coles 0299
Staff competition voucher
Staff ipad recharge
Staff ipad recharge
Employee of the month voucher July&Aug
Stationary
Refreshments CEO WMRC meeting
Total AUD
Amount
51.00
140.00
30.00
100.00
7.95
13.75
342.70
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Parking for activity centre workshop
Total AUD
Amount
$
15.60
$
15.60
David Vinicombe
Supplier
30-Jun-16 29-Jun-16 City Of Perth Park5
Debbie Thompson
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
14-Jul-16 12-Jul-16
18-Jul-16 14-Jul-16
22-Jul-16 20-Jul-16
Supplier
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Beaurepaires 5521
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Amount
Bolts for shelving at Broome St compound
$
19.38
Gloves, fertiliser & tape measure for tree plan $
62.81
Measuring calipers
$
79.00
Garden edging for 28-30 Stirling Road
$
147.25
Items for CBD maintenance - Lewis
$
43.79
Cable ties for Ashton Ave compound - Mark $
49.84
Materials for Kerbing works - Lewis
$
116.80
Puncture repair - Mark's vehicle
$
40.00
Adhesive welbond
$
6.95
Materials for fencing repairs @ Lake Claremon $
19.34
Garden edging for street tree planting
$
206.78
Measuring calipers
-$
79.00
22-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
20-Jul-16
22-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Coles 0299
Bunnings 483000
Irrigation clamps for Lake & Verges
Soil improver for tree planting - Jack
Tea, coffee and Milo for Operations Centre
Minor tools for Lewis
Debit Total AUD
Credit Total AUD
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
-$
$
254.60
121.75
28.00
178.99
1,375.28
79.00
1,296.28
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
12.00
1,166.98
19.96
908.43
57.99
2,165.36
$
$
$
$
Amount
5.95
36.10
19.30
61.35
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
259.70
41.58
168.30
2.70
2.70
19.00
280.50
774.48
-$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
16.50
146.60
194.95
99.90
836.00
51.00
Elizabeth Ledger
1-Jul-16 30-Jun-16
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
25-Jul-16 23-Jul-16
Supplier
Qbe Insurance Australia LTravel Insurance for Councilor Conference
Qantas Airwa0812461238Flight for Councilor Conference
Coles 0299
Sundry Expenses
Ictc Society Inc
Councilor Conference
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Software
Total AUD
Fiona Crossan
Supplier
5-Jul-16
3-Jul-16 Ventraip Australia Pty Lt Website support
14-Jul-16 13-Jul-16 Coles 0392
Holiday Ed program
22-Jul-16 21-Jul-16 Paypal *phillingspt
Digital prints for colelction
Total AUD
Heather Lofthouse
30-Jun-16 29-Jun-16
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
25-Jul-16 21-Jul-16
27-Jul-16 26-Jul-16
Supplier
Post Claremont Pos
Post Claremont Pos
Post Claremont Pos
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Jb Hi Fi
Post Claremont Pos
20xExpress envelopes $50xExpress registered
International express for DA2015/152
30 x express envelopes
Key cut for wilson security for signal cabin
Key cut for wilson security for signal cabin
Computer mouse
Total AUD
Supplier
Allegro Pizza
Restaurant L Hermita Cla
Asquith Cellars
Jb Hi Fi
Apple Online Store
Coles 0379
Food recouped Social Club
Drinks recouped Social Club
USB Jump Drive for IT
IPAD for CEO
Coles Drinks recouped Social Club
Hitesh Hans
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
14-Jul-16 12-Jul-16
15-Jul-16 13-Jul-16
18-Jul-16 15-Jul-16
22-Jul-16 21-Jul-16
Debit Total AUD
Credit Total AUD
Total AUD
$
-$
$
1,328.45
16.50
1,311.95
Justin Strange
1-Jul-16 30-Jun-16
1-Jul-16 30-Jun-16
15-Jul-16 14-Jul-16
19-Jul-16 17-Jul-16
27-Jul-16 25-Jul-16
28-Jul-16 27-Jul-16
Supplier
Aifst Ltd
Aifst Ltd
City Of Vincent
Trans Asian Food Centre
Jb Hi Fi
Richards Tyres Pty
Amount
Professional membership - EHO
$
209.39
Professional membership - EHO
$
209.39
Parking for meeting with Dept. Sport & Recrea $
5.00
Containers for rat baits
$
9.90
Universal adpater & USB surge protector
$
20.00
2 new tyres - Health pool vehicle
$
520.00
Total AUD
$
973.68
Katie Bovell
Supplier
6-Jul-16
5-Jul-16 Knick Pty Limited
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16 Captain Stirling Iga
20-Jul-16 19-Jul-16 Knick Pty Limited
Dry Cleaning table cloths from Council dinner
Supplies for Council
Dry cleaning table cloths for Council dinner
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
Amount
50.00
23.70
50.00
123.70
$
$
Amount
15.00
15.00
$
$
Amount
149.95
149.95
Leslie Crichton
Supplier
20-Jul-16 19-Jul-16 Tn Mobile Claremont Pty Phone Cover - EMCG
Total AUD
Lisa Russell
Supplier
19-Jul-16 18-Jul-16 Expertsexchange
IT Expenses
Total AUD
Louise Townsend
Posting Date
30-Jun-16
1-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
Tran Date
Supplier
30-Jun-16 Goldedge News Bullcrk
30-Jun-16 Red Dot
30-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi
Amount
Vehicle log book for Caddy
$
7.40
Chalk for Rangers
$
35.91
Chargers for Rangers and Parking Officer phon $
49.90
Total AUD
$
93.21
Maryanne Martino
Supplier
Amount
29-Jun-16 29-Jun-16 Claremont Newsagency Amy Celisano & Florlinda Paddon leaving card $
19.98
29-Jun-16 29-Jun-16 Coles 0299
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16 Facebk *hwxr5aany2
7-Jul-16
7-Jul-16 Coles 0299
12-Jul-16 11-Jul-16 Facebk *5fwsu9asw2
13-Jul-16 13-Jul-16 Typika
18-Jul-16 17-Jul-16 Facebk *t8bvu9asw2
20-Jul-16 20-Jul-16 Coles 0299
Lynne Paddon leaving morning ta
Social Media_CTC
Amy's Leaving do
Social Media_CTC
Sport and Recreation Meeting
Social Media_CTC
Geoff McClement's Morning Tea
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
110.30
285.44
83.78
30.55
18.20
60.00
20.29
628.54
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
50.00
130.50
591.30
122.00
893.80
Nicholas King
11-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
12-Jul-16 11-Jul-16
26-Jul-16 26-Jul-16
27-Jul-16 27-Jul-16
Supplier
Local Governement ManaMgmnt course
Alinta
Meals on wheels GAS
Town Of Claremont
Building permit - McKenzie Pav
Work Clobber
Field officer protect clothing
Total AUD
Sarah Liddiard
Posting Date
29-Jun-16
30-Jun-16
1-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
13-Jul-16
13-Jul-16
15-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
22-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
26-Jul-16
28-Jul-16
28-Jul-16
Sean Badani
Tran Date
27-Jun-16
30-Jun-16
30-Jun-16
5-Jul-16
4-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
13-Jul-16
13-Jul-16
14-Jul-16
15-Jul-16
21-Jul-16
22-Jul-16
22-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
Supplier
Amount
Jb Hi Fi
New DVDs for library stock
$
42.36
Spotlight Innaloo
Craft supplies for school holiday activity
$
119.85
Mailchimp
Newsletter subscription
$
41.10
Coles 0299
History in a Coffee cup event
$
14.52
Bunnings 309000
Black crates for WSLG van run
$
44.64
Coles 0299
History in a Coffee cup event
$
6.70
Jacks Wholefoods And Gr History in a Coffee Cup event
$
25.00
Gourmet Republik Pty History in a Coffee cup event
$
36.00
Claremont Newsagency Office supplies
$
35.30
Coles 0299
Mahjong biscuits
$
8.00
Woolworths 4356
Catering for functions
$
15.00
Bunnings 391000
Lettering for building
$
89.73
Telstra
Telstra reload iPad
$
180.00
Magshop Online
Renewal of magazine subscriptions
$
178.00
Jb Hi Fi
New DVDs for library stock
$
119.00
Jb Hi Fi
Blank DVDs
$
13.95
Guardian News And Med Library acquisitions renewal of Guardian news $
312.00
Claremont Toyworld
Duplo for JK area
$
110.67
W A Library Supplies
labels for books
$
131.95
Express post parcel LMS contract to Melbourn $
7.20
Post Claremont Pos
Claremont Art Framers AnFraming of art work for library
$
118.80
Claremont Art Framers AnBlock mounting CBW poster
$
130.00
Total AUD
$
1,779.77
Posting Date
29-Jun-16
29-Jun-16
29-Jun-16
4-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
13-Jul-16
14-Jul-16
15-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
20-Jul-16
21-Jul-16
22-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
Tran Date
27-Jun-16
27-Jun-16
29-Jun-16
4-Jul-16
5-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
6-Jul-16
7-Jul-16
8-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
11-Jul-16
12-Jul-16
15-Jul-16
15-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
18-Jul-16
19-Jul-16
20-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
25-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
Supplier
Taylor Rd Iga
Staffroom milk
Bunnings 483000
Building fittings
Coles 0299
Staffroom milk
Coles 0299
Staffroom milk
Bunnings 483000
Plantroom fittings
Ixom
IXOM Drum charges
Bunnings 483000
Plantroom fittings
Bunnings 483000
Plantroom fittings
Jb Hi Fi
Replace damaged key board
Bunnings 483000
INOX Spray for disabled chair shaft
Coles 0299
Staffroom fruit
Flex Fitness Equipme
Purchase weight for corporate gym
Catering for manual handling course 13 July 2
Coles 0299
Taylor Rd Iga
Staffroom milk
Jacks Wholefoods And Gr Staffroom fruit
Coles 0299
Staffroom milk
Bunnings 483000
Render to patch plantroom wall
Coles 0299
Staffroom fruit
Jacks Wholefoods And Gr Fruit for staff room
Purchase render to patch plant room externa
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Purchase cement to repair stone wall creak
Taylor Rd Iga
Staff room milk
Jacks Wholefoods And Gr Staff room fruit
Rlsswa
Pool Lifeguard Requal - Atot Amoly
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
4.78
42.98
8.00
17.02
30.90
184.37
31.98
36.00
30.93
11.38
10.77
774.00
7.90
9.98
18.61
6.85
35.00
27.65
29.32
32.50
7.00
7.47
18.76
135.00
1,519.15
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
22.15
322.00
60.00
52.00
456.15
Stephen Goode
4-Jul-16
1-Jul-16
14-Jul-16 13-Jul-16
15-Jul-16 14-Jul-16
27-Jul-16 26-Jul-16
Supplier
Wanewsdti
Airbnb
Public Transport Aut
Tlife Claremont
Electronic subscription The West Newsp
CEO accomm 18/7 - 20/7
CEO public transport card
Telstra recharge ipad
Total AUD
Total
$ 12,815.52
CORPORATE
NAB PURCHASE CARD STATEMENT
AUGUST 2016
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 3
Statement Period 29 Jul 2016 to 29 Aug 2016
Andrew Head
Supplier
8-Aug-16 5-Aug-16 Institutepu
15-Aug-16 12-Aug-16 Bunnings 483000
Parks Asset Management Practice Notes 10.2
Keys cut for Golf Course Building
Total AUD
$
$
$
Amount
198.00
5.40
203.40
Anne Arrigoni
Supplier
4-Aug-16 2-Aug-16 Jacks Wholefoods And GrocMilk for staff kitchen
23-Aug-16 22-Aug-16 Wanewsdti
The West Australian subscription
Total AUD
Amount
$
7.96
$
422.40
$
430.36
Ashely Edwards
Posting Date
29-Jul-16
2-Aug-16
4-Aug-16
11-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
Tran Date
28-Jul-16
2-Aug-16
4-Aug-16
11-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
Supplier
The Lane Cafe
Coles 0299
Home Style Cake Lunc
New Norcia
Coles 0299
Coles 0299
Slimline Warehouse
ELT meeting refreshments
Corporate business meeting refreshments
lunch meeting FranklinCovey
Meeting Minister Planning refreshmnts
function hosting city of nedlands
library activity
Poster stand for admin building
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
25.20
26.87
42.00
35.20
54.75
7.70
186.59
378.31
Meeting for swanbourne station study
Meeting for swanbourne station study
Total AUD
$
$
$
Amount
11.70
13.00
24.70
David Vinicombe
Supplier
1-Aug-16 29-Jul-16 City Of Perth Park5
2-Aug-16 29-Jul-16 Coffee Club Willam Per
Debbie Thompson
Posting Date
1-Aug-16
8-Aug-16
8-Aug-16
12-Aug-16
15-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
Tran Date
28-Jul-16
5-Aug-16
5-Aug-16
12-Aug-16
11-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
Supplier
Knick Pty Limited
Knick Pty Limited
Bunnings 483000
Coles 0299
Bunnings 483000
John Coles Nursery
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Super Cheap Auto
Amount
Dryclean Ian Graham's work coat
$
21.00
Drycleaning Ian Graham's hi-vis coat
$
12.00
Insecticide for street trees
$
12.28
Tea & coffee for Operations Centre
$
29.64
100m of white safety flags
$
60.00
5 x camellea's for No.1
$
176.75
Inox lubricant for Ian's vehicle
$
11.98
Potting mix and watering can for camelleas @ N $
100.74
Car cleaning products for Lewis' vehicle
$
83.14
25-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Westernex Pty Ltd
Bunnings 483000
Insecticide for street trees
Mortar & render tool for work @ Hatchett Park
Fertiliser for various Parks
Auger sand clean 100mm x 1.0m
Various minor items for Mark's jobs
Total AUD
Supplier
Bws Liquor 4104
Jb Hi Fi
Adobe Creative Cloud
Coles 0299
Coles 0299
Academy Coffe Kitchen
Thank you gift FORM
New Public PC Screen CCH
Monthly graphic design fee
Fruit CBW
Fruit for CBW
Lunch for the CBW Presenter
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
10.29
23.00
51.96
393.80
68.65
1,055.23
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
44.00
152.00
57.99
51.50
6.50
19.60
331.59
$
$
$
$
Amount
63.45
18.84
29.47
111.76
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
140.00
279.35
1,130.80
112.20
95.37
1,757.72
$
$
$
$
Amount
133.05
79.00
95.00
307.05
Elizabeth Ledger
Posting Date
5-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Tran Date
4-Aug-16
18-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
Fiona Crossan
Supplier
3-Aug-16 3-Aug-16 Coles 0392
10-Aug-16 9-Aug-16 Dalkeith Iga
26-Aug-16 25-Aug-16 Angryalmond
HIACC Catering
Cooking ed program
Cooking ingredients for ed program
Total AUD
Heather Lofthouse
3-Aug-16 2-Aug-16
8-Aug-16 5-Aug-16
10-Aug-16 9-Aug-16
26-Aug-16 25-Aug-16
29-Aug-16 26-Aug-16
Supplier
Post Claremont Pos
Honda North
Burswood Trophies
Post Claremont Pos
Post Claremont Pos
Express register post labels 1 box of 50
40km service Honda CRV - EMM326
Plaques for civic design awards
17 x express envelope
Total AUD
Hitesh Hans
Supplier
1-Aug-16 28-Jul-16 Nandos 600034
Food recouped Staff Club
17-Aug-16 15-Aug-16 We Are One Cafe
24-Aug-16 23-Aug-16 Local Governement Mana LGMA Finance Workshop
Total AUD
Justin Strange
Supplier
Amount
4-Aug-16
3-Aug-16 Post Claremont Pos
Express & priority post envelops
Total AUD
$
$
74.15
74.15
Dry cleaning table cloths for Council
Supplies for Council
Supplies for council
WALGA dinner - supplies
Staff Tube Donation
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
50.00
99.75
506.13
18.97
300.00
974.85
Book for Ranger team
Tablet for ranger services
Total AUD
Amount
$
4.00
$
597.00
$
601.00
Katie Bovell
Posting Date
3-Aug-16
3-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
Tran Date
2-Aug-16
2-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
Supplier
Knick Pty Limited
Bws Liquor 4104
Liquorbarons Dalkeith
Dalkeith Iga
Everyday Hero Donation
Louise Townsend
Supplier
25-Aug-16 25-Aug-16 Claremont Newsagency
29-Aug-16 26-Aug-16 Jb Hi Fi
Maryanne Martino
Posting Date
1-Aug-16
1-Aug-16
1-Aug-16
15-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
Tran Date
31-Jul-16
31-Jul-16
31-Jul-16
14-Aug-16
14-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Supplier
Facebk *6f8pz96sw2
Claremont Town Centre promotion
Facebk *5f8pz96sw2
Facebk *vs8km9jny2
Coles 0299
Claremont Art Award
Bunnings 483000
Claremont Art Award
Coles 0299
Claremont Art Award
Claremont Newsagency
Claremont Art Award
Home Style Cake Lunc
Claremont Art Award
Koko Black Australia P
Claremont Art Award
Coles 0299
Claremont Art Award
Cover More Ins Aus V
Katie Noonan_ A Night on Bay View
Local Governement Mana Community Development Confernece _CC
Virgin Aust 7952132790346Katie Noonan_ A Night on Bay View
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
5.07
123.05
191.63
2.00
67.00
11.20
4.95
66.00
12.42
3.00
13.95
950.00
605.70
2,055.97
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
37.54
192.48
205.00
178.00
32.98
13.44
Nicholas King
Posting Date
29-Jul-16
29-Jul-16
29-Jul-16
18-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
Tran Date
27-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
27-Jul-16
18-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
Supplier
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 317000
Work Clobber
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Materials - Drain maint
Field officer power tools
Protective Equipment
24-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Coles 0299
Bunnings 483000
Bunnings 483000
Post Claremont Pos
Sundry Expenses
Postage
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
13.50
50.75
84.22
10.15
818.06
Supplier
Jacks Wholefoods And GrocBiscuit supplies for library events
Mailchimp
Monthly newsletter
Staples Com Au
Office supplies
Jb Hi Fi
New Library stock
Aussie Natural Spring
Filtered water supply
Aussie Natural Spring
Water for Library
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
7.96
40.45
161.66
252.81
18.78
12.52
494.18
Supplier
Rebel Claremont
Fitball pump
Caltex Nedlands
Staffroom milk
Coles Express 6902
Staffroom fruit
Taylor Rd Iga
Staffroom fruit
Bunnings 483000
New shelf bracket for reception
Taylor Rd Iga
Milk for staff room
Coles 0299
Milk for staff room
Bunnings 483000
Thread tape for plant fitting
Coles 0299
Milk for staff room
Esplanade Fremantle A Ryd Parking cost for LIWA confrence
Jacks Wholefoods And GrocStaffroom milk
Bunnings 483000
Replace damaged taps in changeroom
Subway Jandakot
Catering for confined space course
Spraymaster Spray Shop Replace filter pressure gauge
Coles 0299
Milk for staff room
Tn Mobile Claremont Pty L Replace damaged phoner cover
Caltex Nedlands
Staffroom milk
Spraymaster Spray Shop Pressure gauge for filters
Bunnings 483000
Battery for aqua mic
Total AUD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
14.99
8.00
32.07
42.61
43.82
7.47
18.00
42.50
13.50
20.30
26.32
23.30
52.35
275.00
44.78
54.00
5.00
55.00
17.86
796.87
Sarah Liddiard
1-Aug-16 29-Jul-16
1-Aug-16 31-Jul-16
3-Aug-16 1-Aug-16
4-Aug-16 2-Aug-16
10-Aug-16 9-Aug-16
15-Aug-16 12-Aug-16
Sean Badani
Posting Date
1-Aug-16
2-Aug-16
2-Aug-16
4-Aug-16
8-Aug-16
9-Aug-16
9-Aug-16
10-Aug-16
10-Aug-16
18-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
Tran Date
28-Jul-16
1-Aug-16
2-Aug-16
2-Aug-16
5-Aug-16
5-Aug-16
9-Aug-16
8-Aug-16
10-Aug-16
16-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
18-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
24-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Stephen Goode
Supplier
29-Jul-16 28-Jul-16 Public Transport Aut
1-Aug-16 29-Jul-16 Wanewsdti
8-Aug-16 4-Aug-16 City Of Perth Car Park 46
Parking for Civic legal function
Amount
$
60.00
$
22.15
$
11.60
10-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
22-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
29-Aug-16
9-Aug-16
15-Aug-16
17-Aug-16
19-Aug-16
25-Aug-16
26-Aug-16
Wilson Parking Per180
Quest Kings Park Road Pty
Quest Kings Park Road Pty
Public Transport Aut
The Lane Bookshop
Wanewsdti
Parking for meeting with Amana living
CEO Accomm 15/8
CEO Accomm 16/8
FranklinCovey books
Total AUD
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4.12
189.00
201.99
60.00
74.97
22.15
645.98
$ 11,061.18
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
13.2.2 MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR THE PERIOD
ENDING 31 JULY 2016
File Ref:
FIM/0062-02
Attachments:
Statement of Financial Activity for period ending
31 July 2016
Infrastructure Schedule of Works – July 2016
Les Crichton
Author:
Hitesh Hans
Finance Manager
20 September 2016
Purpose
Report presents the Statement of Financial Activity for the month ending 31 July
2016. This report incorporates all the carry forwards approved as part of the of June
2016 year-end report.
Background
The Monthly Financial Report is presented in accordance with the Local Government
Act 1995 and Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996.
Discussion
The Financial Statements to 31 July 2016 represent the first month of operation for
the 2016-17 financial year.
The closing surplus of $15,245,324 compares favourably against the budgeted
surplus of $15,004,580. As detailed below, the $240,744 variance is comprised of
net increase (excluding non cash items) of $73,685 in operating revenue & net
decrease in $38,588 of operating expenditure against the budget along with
$128,471 under in capital works schedule.
Operating revenue - $73,685 above budget
•
$67,853 increase in fee and charges from refuse collection 37K (more
properties added before the rates were levied) and timing of swimming
pool licence income 22K.
Operating expenditure - $38,588 under budget
•
•
•
($64,099) - employee cost is over budget mainly due to the timing on the
payment of worker's compensation premium ahead of budget timing.
$147,644 due to timing difference across materials and contracts services
$109K and office expenses $37K.
($42,975) Insurance expenditure is over budget due to premiums paid
ahead of budget timing.
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Capital expenditure – $128,471 under budget
As detailed within the capital works schedules (Attachment [Note 9]), capital
expenditure is below budget due to timing of the capital works.
Cash holdings
Current investment holdings are outside Council’s Investment Policy LG511 with 52%
investment with NAB due to significant interest income benefit. The policy limits funds
with one institution at 45% however the risk of investments with NAB was considered
low given it has an excellent credit rating.
Past Resolutions
That Council note the Financial Statement of Activity for the period 1 July 2015 to 30
June 2016.
Financial and Staff Implications
Local Government Act 1995.
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996.
Publicity
N/A
Strategic Community Plan
Governance and Leadership
We are an open and accountable local government that encourages community
involvement and strives to keep its community well informed.
•
Provide and maintain a high standard of governance, accountability,
management and strategic planning.
•
Maintain long term financial stability and growth.
Voting Requirements
That Council notes the Financial Statement of Activity for the period 1 July
2016 to 31 July 2016.
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CORPORATE
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 JULY 2016
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY FOR
PERIOD ENDING 31 JULY 2016
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 1
Town of Claremont
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Period Ended 31 July 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement of Financial Activity
Note 1
Significant Accounting Policies
Note 3
Net Current Funding Position
Note 2
Note 4
Note 5
Note 6
Note 7
Note 8
Note 9
Note 10
Note 11
Graphical Representation
Cash and Investments
Major Variances
Budget Amendments
Receivables
Grants and Contributions
Cash Backed Reserves
Capital Disposals and Acquisitions
Trust
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 1996
1
Town of Claremont
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
(Nature or Type)
Revised Annual
Budget
Operating Revenue
Grants, Subsidies and Contributions
Profit on Asset Disposal
Fees and Charges
Reimbursements
Interest Earnings
Other Revenue
Total (Excluding Rates)
Operating Expense
Employee Costs
Materials and Contracts
Utilities Charges
Depreciation (Non-Current Assets)
Interest Expenses
Insurance Expenses
Loss on Asset Disposal
Elected Member Expenses
Other Expenditure
Internal Allocation
Total
Funding Balance Adjustment
Add Back Depreciation
Adjust (Profit)/Loss on Asset Disposal
Adjust Provisions and Accruals
Net Operating (Ex. Rates)
Capital Revenues
Proceeds from Disposal of Assets
Proceeds from New Debentures
Transfer from Reserves
Total
Capital Expenses
Land and Buildings
Plant and Equipment
Infrastructure Assets - Other
Repayment of Debentures
Transfer to Reserves
Total
Net Capital
Note
5.1.1,8
5.1.2,10
Closing Funding Surplus(Deficit)
YTD
Actual
(b)
$
$
Var. $
(b)-(a)
4
$
491,968
0
120,025
0
0
3,272,498
5.1.8
230,751
4,737,225
950
597,793
666,375
5.2.1
(7,241,783)
(521,662)
(585,761)
5.2.4
(3,455,400)
(287,950)
(859)
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.5
5.2.5
5.2.7
5.2.8
10
8
10
399,488
120,261
5.1.3
114,788
5,607
627,220
71,723
(6,656,876)
(521,568)
(525,629)
(44,677)
(368,826)
0
(273,570)
(51,200)
66,051
2,314
3
3
$
%
236
0
14.5%
1,364
58.9%
4,802
(5,672)
68,582
64,099
(147,644)
0
0
(32,495)
(266,732)
(270,925)
0
0
(12,182)
(287,091)
42,975
0
0
(1,734,153)
(1,408,474)
(325,679)
3,455,400
287,950
859
287,091
(10,798,085)
(848,410)
(741,239)
107,171
715,555
0
0
0
0
146,800
0
1,838,589
0
0
0
9,971
0
0
4,644,866
0
0
0
0
10
(1,462,279)
(64,933)
(591)
(64,342)
(1,972,403)
0
0
0
10
9
3
0
(4,634,624)
794

29.7%



(33421.5%)
0
0
(416,336)

(37.5%)
0
1,943,922
10
10.9%
(39.5%)
(33421.5%)
(19,041,910)
0
0
(8.6%)
1.5%
9,971
0
46.1%
4,193
605,775
51,200
0.2%
67,853
(373,924)
(144,510)
0
(818,799)
10,409
(101,535)
0
(255,602)
467,341
Var. %
(b)-(a)/(b)
9
Total Net Operating + Capital
Rate Revenue
Opening Funding Surplus(Deficit)
YTD
Budget
(a)
(794)



(100.0%)

100.0%
(1,199,118)
(66,463)
(9,684,760)
(159,943)
(31,472)
(159,943)
0
(128,471)
(5,039,894)
(28,547)
(31,675)
(31,472)
128,471
(15,837,979)
(1,008,353)
(772,712)
235,641
13,886,445
13,816,445
13,821,548
5,103
0.0%
244,954
15,004,580
15,245,324
240,743
1.6%
2,196,488
2,196,488
2
2,196,488
(34,788)
(10881.4%)
(28,547)
0
(109.8%)
0.0%
Town of Claremont
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
(Statutory Reporting Program)
Revised Annual
Budget
Operating Revenue
General Purpose Funding
Governance
Law, Order and Public Safety
Health
Education and Welfare
Community Amenities
Recreation and Culture
Transport
Economic Services
Other Property and Services
Total (Excluding Rates)
Operating Expense
General Purpose Funding
Governance
Law, Order and Public Safety
Health
Education and Welfare
Community Amenities
Transport
Economic Services
Other Property and Services
Total
Funding Balance Adjustment
Add back Depreciation
Adjust (Profit)/Loss on Asset Disposal
Adjust Provisions and Accruals
Net Operating (Ex. Rates)
Capital Revenues
Proceeds from Disposal of Assets
Proceeds from New Debentures
Transfers from Restricted Assets
Transfer from Loan Account - Restricted Assets
Transfer from Reserves
Total
Capital Expenses
Land and Buildings
Plant and Equipment
Infrastructure Assets - Other
Repayment of Debentures
Transfer to Reserves
Total
Net Capital
Total Net Operating + Capital
Rate Revenue
Opening Funding Surplus(Deficit)
Closing Funding Surplus(Deficit)
Note
YTD
Budget
(a)
4
$
$
788,508
30,496
14,800
641
45,683
352
29
$
84,216
60
1,324
3
$
6,708
(581)
99
(12,339)
1,066,127
175,893
195,208
81,972
3
61,227
0
178,514
1,126,690
Var. %
(b)-(a)/(b)
12,268
140,994
73,566
Var. $
(b)-(a)
57,951
308,900
1,303,860
87,602
(29)
37,520
5,630
19,315
4,737,225
3,392
597,793
282
666,375
273
68,582
(596,404)
(203,731)
(187,499)
(16,232)
(429,980)
(41,254)
(50,707)
(1,508,150)
(129,650)
(397,986)
(34,042)
(208,075)
(34,770)
(89,888)
(29,083)
(56,047)
(2,689,659)
(213,022)
(150,196)
(2,220,375)
(87,009)
(80,974)
(5,651,367)
(478,042)
(5,320,417)
10
77,508
1,225
94,100
10
YTD
Actual
(b)
(418,991)
(399,402)
(9)
(39,762)
100.0%
26.6%
6.9%
11.0%
(3.3%)
(8.0%)
(30.7%)

61.2%


(58.2%)

(29.5%)
(78,640)
(174,995)
(243,996)
(6,035)
22.9%
(16.5%)
(6.9%)
(19,041,910)
(19,497)
(1,734,153)
(93,642)
(1,408,474)
(189,684)
(325,679)
96,042
102.6%
3,455,400
287,950
859
(287,091)
(99.7%)
(10,798,085)
(848,410)
(741,239)
107,171
715,555
0
0
0
51,200
0
146,800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,644,866
0
0
0
0
10
(1,462,279)
(64,933)
(591)
(64,342)
(1,972,403)
0
0
0
(416,336)
0
(4,634,624)
794
(794)
(1,199,118)
(66,463)
(31,675)
(9,684,760)
(159,943)
(5,039,894)
(159,943)
(31,472)
(31,472)
(128,471)
128,471
(15,837,979)
(1,008,353)
(772,712)
235,641
13,886,445
13,816,445
5,103
244,954
15,004,580
13,821,548
2,196,488
(28,547)
2,196,488
2,196,488
3
0
15,245,324

0
1,838,589
0

(16.8%)
(62,826)
9,453
21,277
0
9
8.1%
26.9%
(14.6%)
1,943,922
10
8.7%
(90.6%)
(4,959)
9
10
%
Var.
(34,788)
(28,547)
0
240,744
(99.1%)
#DIV/0!
(52.3%)
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%




Town of Claremont
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies which have been adopted in the preparation of this statement of
financial activity are:
(a) Basis of Accounting
This Statement is a special purpose financial report, prepared in accordance with applicable Australian
Australian Accounting Standards, other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the Local
Government Act 1995 (as amended) and accompanying regulations (as amended).
(b)
All Funds through which the Council controls resources to carry on its functions have been included in this
Reimbursements are under projections.
In the process of reporting on the local government as a single unit, all transactions and balances
between those funds (for example, loans and transfers between Funds) have been eliminated.
All monies held in the Trust Fund are excluded from the statement, but a separate statement of those
monies appears at Note 11.
(c) Rounding Off Figures
All figures shown in this statement are rounded to the nearest dollar.
(d)
Rates, grants, donations and other contributions are recognised as revenues when the local government
obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions. Control over assets acquired from rates is
obtained at the commencement of the rating period or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates.
(e) Goods and Services Tax
In accordance with recommended practice, revenues, expenses and assets capitalised are stated net
of any GST recoverable. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of applicable GST.
(f) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits that are readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash
equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are included as
short-term borrowings in current liabilities.
(g) Trade and Other Receivables
Trade receivables, which generally have 30 - 90 day terms, are recognised initially at fair value and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less any allowance for
uncollectible amounts.
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible
are written off when identified. An allowance for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence
that they will not be collectible.
(h) Inventories
General
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated
selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated
costs of necessary to make the sale.
Inventories held from trading are classified as current even if not expected to be realised in the next 12
months.
Land Held for Resale
Cost includes the cost of acquisition, development and interest incurred on the financing of that land during
its development. Interest and holding charges incurred after development is complete are recognised as
expenses.
Revenue arising from the sale of property is recognised in the operating statement as at the time of
signing a binding contract of sale.
Land held for resale is classified as current except where it is held as non-current based on Council's
intentions to release for sale.
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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(I) Fixed Assets
All assets are initially recognised at cost. Cost is determined as the fair value of the assets given as
consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal
consideration, cost is determined as fair value at the date of acquisition. The cost of non-current assets
constructed by the local government includes the cost of all materials used in the construction, direct
labour on the project and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead.
Certain asset classes may be revalued on a regular basis such that the carrying values are not materially
different from fair value. Assets carried at fair value are to be revalued with sufficient regularity to ensure
the carrying amount does not differ materially from that determined using fair value at reporting date.
(j) Depreciation of Non-Current Assets
All non-current assets having a limited useful life are systematically depreciated over their useful
lives in a manner which reflects the consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in
those assets.
Depreciation is recognised on a straight-line basis, using rates which are reviewed each reporting
period. Major depreciation rates and periods are:
Buildings
Furniture and Equipment
Plant and Equipment
Motor Vehicles
Roads - Aggregate
Roads - Unsealed - Gravel
Drains and Sewers
2%
14.3-30%
10-30%
20-30%
50 years
50 years
50 years
(k) Trade and Other Payables
Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost. They represent liabilities for goods and services
provided to the local government prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the
Shire becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and
services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
(l) Employee Benefits
The provisions for employee benefits relates to amounts expected to be paid for long service leave,
annual leave, wages and salaries and are calculated as follows:
(i) Wages, Salaries, Annual Leave and Long Service Leave (Short-term Benefits)
The provision for employees’ benefits to wages, salaries, annual leave and long service leave expected to
be settled within 12 months represents the amount the Shire has a present obligation to
pay resulting from employees services provided to balance date. The provision has been calculated at
nominal amounts based on remuneration rates the Shire expects to pay and includes related on-costs.
(ii) Annual Leave and Long Service Leave (Long-term Benefits)
The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the
present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to
the reporting date using the project unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage
and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments
are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to
maturity and currency that match as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Where the
Shire does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months, the liability is
recognised as a current liability.
(m) Interest-bearing Loans and Borrowings
All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less
directly attributable transaction costs.
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities that are
yield related are included as part of the carrying amount of the loans and borrowings.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Council has an unconditional right to defer
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
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Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred except where they are directly attributable
to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. Where this is the case, they are
capitalised as part of the cost of the particular asset.
(n) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when: The council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of
past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation;
and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement
is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the
likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one of item included in the same class of obligations may be
small.
(o) Current and Non-Current Classification
In the determination of whether an asset or liability is current or non-current, consideration is given to the
time when each asset or liability is expected to be settled. The asset or liability is classified as current
if it is expected to be settled within the next 12 months, being the Council's operational cycle. In the
case of liabilities where Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months,
such as vested long service leave, the liability is classified as current even if not expected to be settled
within the next 12 months. Inventories held for trading are classified as current even if not expected to be
realised in the next 12 months except for land held for resale where it is held as non current based on
Council's intentions to release for sale.
(p) Nature or Type Classifications
Rates
All rates levied under the Local Government Act 1995. Includes general, differential, specific area
rates, minimum rates, interim rates, back rates, ex-gratia rates, less discounts offered. Exclude
administration fees, interest on instalments, interest on arrears, service charges and sewerage rates.
Operating Grants, Subsidies and Contributions
Refer to all amounts received as grants, subsidies and contributions that are not non-operating grants.
Non-Operating Grants, Subsidies and Contributions
Amounts received specifically for the acquisition, construction of new or the upgrading of noncurrent
assets paid to a local government, irrespective of whether these amounts are received as capital grants,
subsidies, contributions or donations.
Profit on Asset Disposal
Profit on the disposal of assets including gains on the disposal of long term investments.
Losses are disclosed under the expenditure classifications.
Fees and Charges
Revenues (other than service charges) from the use of facilities and charges made for local government
services, sewerage rates, rentals, hire charges, fee for service, photocopying charges, licences, sale
of goods or information, fines, penalties and administration fees. Local governments may wish to disclose
more detail such as rubbish collection fees, rental of property, fines and penalties, other fees and charges.
Service Charges
Service charges imposed under Division 6 of Part 6 of the Local Government Act 1995. Regulation 54
of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 identifies these are television
and radio broadcasting, underground electricity and neighbourhood surveillance services. Exclude
rubbish removal charges. Interest and other items of a similar nature received from bank and investment
accounts, interest on rate instalments, interest on rate arrears and interest on debtors.
Interest Earnings
Interest and other items of a similar nature received from bank and investment accounts, interest on rate
instalments, interest on rate arrears and interest on debtors.
Other Revenue / Income
Other revenue, which can not be classified under the above headings, includes dividends, discounts,
rebates etc.
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Employee Costs
All costs associate with the employment of person such as salaries, wages, allowances, benefits such
as vehicle and housing, superannuation, employment expenses, removal expenses, relocation expenses,
worker's compensation insurance, training costs, conferences, safety expenses, medical examinations,
fringe benefit tax, etc.
Materials and Contracts
All expenditures on materials, supplies and contracts not classified under other headings. These include
supply of goods and materials, legal expenses, consultancy, maintenance agreements, communication
expenses, advertising expenses, membership, periodicals, publications, hire expenses, rental, leases,
postage and freight etc. Local governments may wish to disclose more detail such as contract services,
consultancy, information technology, rental or lease expenditures.
Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Water, etc.)
Expenditures made to the respective agencies for the provision of power, gas or water. Exclude
expenditures incurred for the reinstatement of roadwork on behalf of these agencies.
(q) Nature or Type Classifications (Continued)
Insurance
All insurance other than worker's compensation and health benefit insurance included as a cost of
employment.
Loss on asset disposal
Loss on the disposal of fixed assets.
Depreciation on non-current assets
Depreciation expense raised on all classes of assets.
Interest expenses
Interest and other costs of finance paid, including costs of finance for loan debentures, overdraft
accommodation and refinancing expenses.
Other expenditure
Statutory fees, taxes, provision for bad debts, member's fees or levies including WA Fire Brigade
Levy and State taxes. Donations and subsidies made to community groups.
(r) Statement of Objectives
In order to discharge its responsibilities to the community, the Council has developed a set of
operational and financial objectives. These objectives have been established both on an overall
basis and for each of its broad activities/programs.
Council operations as disclosed in this statement encompass the following service orientated
activities/programs:
GOVERNANCE
Details expenses related to Councils ten councillors, who normally meet the first and third Tuesday of each
month, make policy decisions, review Councils operations, plan for current and future service provision
requirements and undertake necessary appropriate training and attend conferences.
GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDING
Rates - the amount raised is determined by Councils budget "shortfall" that is known income and
desired expenditure.
General purpose grants - are the grant amounts paid to the Town from Federal Government funding as
determined by and via the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission.
Interest - interest earned on monies invested or deposited by Council.
LAW, ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY
Supervision of animal control, dog pound operations, local law control and state emergency services (SES).
HEALTH
Public places health and safety, food safety and health compliance.
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(r) STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE (Continued)
EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Pre-schools, aged and disabled , senior citizens, welfare administration, donations to welfare organisations.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES
Rubbish collections, recycling, litter control, public litter bins, town planning control/studies.
RECREATION AND CULTURE
Public halls, civic centres, swimming pool, golf course, parks, sports grounds, sports groups, community recreation
programs, library, community arts program, youth activities, heritage and museum.
TRANSPORT
Roads, footpaths, cycleways, right of way, drainage, road verges, median strips, street lighting, street cleaning,
street trees, traffic surveys, parking services, traffic management and underground power.
ECONOMIC SERVICES
Building services, strategic planning and activities involving the Royal Agricultural Society and Anzac Cottage.
OTHER PROPERTY & SERVICES
Public works overheads, plant/vehicle operations, private works and other property.
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Note 2 - Graphical Representation - Source Statement of Financial Activity
Operating Expenses -v- YTD Actual
For the Period Ended 31 Budget
August 2012
2000
1800
Budget 2016-17
Actual 2016-17
Amount $ ( '000s)
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
Jan
Month ending
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Comments/Notes - Operating Expenses
Budget Operating Revenues -v- Actual
680
Amount $ ( '000s)
660
Budget 2016-17
Actual 2016-17
640
620
600
580
560
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Comments/Notes - Operating Revenues
The operating revenue does not include income from rates.
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Town of Claremont
Note 2 - Graphical Representation - Source Statement of Financial Activity
Budget Capital Expenses -v- Actual
180
160
Budget 2016-17
Amount $ ( '000s)
140
Actual 2016-17
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Month ending
Comments/Notes - Capital Expenses
Budget Capital Revenue -v- Actual
0
0
Budget 2016-17
Actual 2016-17
0
Amount $ ( '000s)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Month ending
Comments/Notes - Capital Revenues
10
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Town of Claremont
Note 3: NET CURRENT FUNDING POSITION
Note
Current Assets
Cash Unrestricted
Cash Restricted
Investments
Receivables - Rates and Rubbish
Receivables - Other
Inventories
Positive=Surplus (Negative=Deficit)
2016-17
This Period
$
5,220,960
Less: Current Liabilities
Payables
Current Loan Liability
Provisions
Less: Restricted Assets
Cash Restricted
Inventories
Plus: Loan Liability
Last Period
$
3,703,886
12,349,379
13,993,987
168,660
0
31,732,985
12,349,379
194,648
137,148
0
16,385,061
(3,141,667)
(0)
(996,616)
(4,138,282)
(840,523)
(0)
(998,671)
(1,839,195)
(12,349,379)
0
(12,349,379)
0
15,245,324
2,196,488
0
0
Note 3 - Liquidity Over the Year
18
16
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
14
Millions
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
11
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Town of Claremont
Note 4: CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Deposit
No.
(a) Cash Deposits
(b) Term Deposits
(c) Investments
Total
300
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
Interest
Rate
Municipal
$
Reserves
$
Trust
$
Total
Amount $
3,152,270
1,503,791
1.65%
1.75%
2.95%
3.10%
2.95%
2.94%
2.90%
2.90%
2.90%
2.90%
2.95%
2.80%
2.80%
0
1,035,881
2,043,699
1,043,936
883,740
75,958
12,149
39,739
389,594
22,409
3,162,217
1,331,702
14,697,085
Comments/Notes - Investments
12
3,152,270
1,503,791
0
1,035,881
2,043,699
1,043,936
883,740
75,958
12,149
39,739
389,594
22,409
3,162,217
1,331,702
14,697,085
Institution
Maturity
Date
NAB
Bankwest
At Call
At Call
NAB
NAB
Suncorp
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
ANZ
ANZ
19/12/2016
27/10/2016
19/12/2016
4/01/2017
23/06/2017
23/06/2017
23/06/2017
23/06/2017
23/06/2017
4/01/2017
4/01/2017
Town of Claremont
Monthly Investment Report
Note 4A: CASH INVESTMENTS
Deposit
Ref
Deposit
Date
General Municipal
4182530 16/05/2016
44-597-46
18/04/2016
Restricted
9732-35404
9732-35279
77-223-8027
14-111-5231
14-111-1660
14-111-1564
14-111-5098
83-796-9593
14-079-9555
77-426-0025
083-817 156849553
28/06/2016
28/06/2016
28/04/2016
22/06/2016
22/06/2016
22/06/2016
22/06/2016
22/06/2016
1/06/2016
23/05/2016
26/04/2013
Institution
Suncorp
Bankwest
ANZ
ANZ
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
NAB
Term
(Days)
182
At Call
190
190
182
366
366
366
366
366
217
306
At Call
Invested
Interest rates
Expected
Interest
2.95%
1.75%
Subtotal
15,356
15,356
2.80%
2.80%
3.10%
2.90%
2.90%
2.90%
2.90%
2.95%
2.94%
2.95%
46,090
19,410
31,591
2,209
353
1,156
11,329
663
15,447
25,619
Subtotal
169,222
-
Total Interest Expected on Funds Invested
Term
(Days)
Bankwest
44-597-46
3,152,270
3,152,270
-
4,656,061
61-90
31-60
-
91-120
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
120+
1,043,936
1,043,936
Total
3,162,217
1,331,702
2,043,699
75,958
12,149
39,739
389,594
22,409
883,740
1,035,881
-
8,997,088
-
-
1,043,936
8,997,088
Percentage of
Portfolio
NAB
Bendigo
Suncorp
ANZ
217
182
306
2.95
2.90%
2.90%
2.90%
2.95%
0.00%
2.94%
3.10%
2.95%
Subtotal
75,958
12,149
39,739
389,594
22,409
3,152,270
883,740
2,043,699
1,035,881
7,655,440
Year to
Date Actual
Var.$
-
3,162,217
1,331,702
2,043,699
75,958
12,149
39,739
389,594
22,409
883,740
1,035,881
3,152,270
12,149,359
-
14,697,085
10
-
-
-
-
Investment Maturity Timing
9
Bankwest
366
366
366
366
366
Annual
Budget
1,043,936
1,503,791
2,547,727
Portfolio Diversity
Invested
Interest
rates
Budget v Actual
8
7
6
5
52%
4
Suncorp
ANZ
9732-35404
9732-35279
1,503,791
1,503,791
Comparative rate
Average Interest
Interest Rate at
time of time of
deposit Report
Millions
Deposit Ref
NAB
14-111-5231
22/06/2016
14-111-1660
22/06/2016
14-111-1564
22/06/2016
14-111-5098
22/06/2016
83-796-9593
22/06/2016
083-817 156849553 26/04/2013 At Call
14-079-9555
1/06/2016
77-223-8027
28/04/2016
77-426-0025
23/05/2016
184,578
Up to 30
Amount Invested (Days)
4182530 16/05/2016
182
2.95%
Subtotal
1,043,936
1,043,936
28/06/2016
28/06/2016
190
190
2.80%
2.80%
Subtotal
3,162,217
1,331,702
4,493,918
26/04/2013
At Call
1.75%
Subtotal
1,503,791
1,503,791
Total Funds Invested
14,697,085
7%
3
2
31%
1
10%
Up to 30
100.0%
13
31-60
61-90
91-120
120+
Town of Claremont
Note 5: MAJOR VARIANCES
Comments/Reason for Variance
5.1 OPERATING REVENUE (EXCLUDING RATES)
5.1.1 GRANTS, SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Minor Variance due to timing
5.1.2 PROFIT ON ASSET DISPOSAL
No Budget or Actual
5.1.3 FEES AND CHARGES
Variance due to increase in Refuse income and timing of Swimming pool licences
5.1.6 REIMBURSEMENTS
5.1.7 INTEREST EARNINGS
5.1.8 OTHER REVENUE
5.2 OPERATING EXPENSES
5.2.1 EMPLOYEE COSTS
Variance due to Worker's compensation insurance paid ahead of budget timing.
5.2.2 MATERIAL AND CONTRACTS
Variance due to timnig across Material & contract, office expenses and Counci buinding maintanance.
5.2.3 UTILITY CHARGES
Minor variance due to timing.
5.2.4 DEPRECIATION (NON CURRENT ASSETS)
Depriciation not processed for July 16 (non cash item).
5.2.5 INTEREST EXPENSES
No budget or Actual for July 16
5.2.6 INSURANCE EXPENSES
Variance due to insurance premium paid ahead of budget timing.
5.2.7 LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSAL
5.2.8 OTHER EXPENDITURE
5.3 CAPITAL REVENUE
5.3.1 GRANTS, SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
5.3.2 PROCEEDS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
5.3.4 TRANSFER FROM/TO RESTRICTED ASSETS
5.3.7 TRANSFER FROM RESERVES (RESTRICTED ASSETS)
5.4 CAPITAL EXPENSES
5.4.2 LAND AND BUILDINGS
Please refer to note 10.
5.4.3 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Please refer to note 10.
5.4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS - OTHER
Please refer to Attachment 2.
5.4.8 REPAYMENT OF LOANS
5.4.10 TRANSFER TO RESERVES (RESTRICTED ASSETS)
Variance due to timing
14
Town of Claremont
Note 5: MAJOR VARIANCES
Comments/Reason for Variance
5.5 OTHER ITEMS
5.5.1 RATE REVENUE
5.5.2 OPENING FUNDING SURPLUS(DEFICIT)
This actual figure will be confirmed after the completion of 2015-16 Audit.
15
Town of Claremont
Note 6: BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Amendments to original budget since budget adoption. Surplus/(Deficit)
GL Account
Code
No Change (Non Cash Increase in
Council
Available
Items)
Resolution
Adjust.
Cash
Description
$
Budget Adoption -Closing Balance
$
133/16
EOY report - Carry forward project and new budget items
Decrease in
Available Cash
$
$
79,050
244,954
165,904
0
16
Amended
Budget
Running
Balance
165,904
0
244,954
Note 7: RECEIVABLES
Receivables - Rates, ESL Levy, Rubbish and
other charges.
Opening Arrears Previous Years
Rates Levied this year
Less Collections to date
Equals Current Outstanding
Town of Claremont
Current
2016-17
$
183,203
16,541,584
(2,734,744)
13,990,043
Total
Previous
2015-16
$
147,481
15,940,045
(15,904,323)
183,203
Net Rates Collectable
% Collected
Receivables - General
$
183,203
16,541,584
(2,734,744)
13,990,043
13,990,043
16.35%
Note 7 - Rates % Collected
120.00%
Total Outstanding
Current
$
101,246
30+ Days
$
7,987
60+ Days
$
39,594
Amounts shown above include GST (where applicable)
Note 6 - Accounts Receivable (nonrates)
90+Days
9%
100.00%
80.00%
60+ Days
24%
60.00%
40.00%
Last Year 2015-16
20.00%
0.00%
Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Current
62%
This Year 2016-17
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
0
30+ Days
5%
Comments/Notes - Rates
Comments/Notes - Receivables General
Rates charges include interim rates of $53,771
$78,522 of 30+, 60+ and 90+accounts have been paid since last report.
17
90+Days
$
14,651
163,479
Town of Claremont
Note 8: GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Program/Details
GL
Claremont Now
op
Specified Area Rates
op
Donation to Museum/Library
TOTALS
Provider
Approval
Variations
Additions
(Deletions)
Revised
Grant
No
2016-17
Budget
YTD
(Yes/No)
$
$
$
Yes
BID
Yes
120,000
Yes
25
Comments - Grants and Contributions
18
120,025
Recoup Status
Received
Not Received
120,211
0
50
120,261
$
$
0
120,000
25
0
120,025
Town of Claremont
Note 9: Cash Backed Reserve
Opening
Balance
Name
Pool Upgrade
Underground Power
Plant Replacement
Bore Replacement
Public Art res 356/13
Parking
Administration Building
Future Fund
Golf Course Land
Aged Transport Subsidy
Claremont Joint Venture
Claremont NOW
Restricted - Loan Investments
Resticted - Municipal Investments
$
469,594
2,587,438
75,958
22,409
59,417
917,421
248,821
6,884,549
69,739
12,149
883,740
118,142
0
0
12,349,379
Budget
Interest
Earned
$
13,585
72,095
2,192
649
1,706
20,087
7,096
195,000
2,020
352
25,500
2,336
0
0
342,618
Actual
Interest
Earned
$
Budget
Actual
Transfers Transfers
In (+)
In (+)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$
80,000
500,000
0
20,000
20,000
0
0
236,500
0
0
0
0
0
856,500
0
0
0
0
$
Budget
Transfers
Out (-)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$
(300,000)
0
0
0
0
(207,365)
(251,791)
(1,046,766)
(70,000)
0
(68,000)
0
0
(1,943,922)
0
0
0
0
Actual
Transfers
Out (-)
$
Budget
Closing
Balance
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$
263,179
3,159,533
78,150
43,058
81,123
730,143
4,126
6,269,283
1,759
12,501
841,240
120,478
Actual YTD
Closing
Balance
0
0
0 11,604,575
Note 8 - Year To Date Reserve Balance to End of Year Estimate
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
0
Opening Balance
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
(612,949)
-612949
-332113.9
19
Budget Closing Balance
Actual YTD Closing Balance
$
469,594
2,587,438
75,958
22,409
59,417
917,421
248,821
6,884,549
69,739
12,149
883,740
118,142
0
0
12,349,379
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9A
RESERVES - CASH/INVESTMENT BACKED (CONTINUED)
In accordance with council resolutions in relation to each reserve account, the purpose for which
the funds are set aside are as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
Aged Transport Subsidy
- to account to receive proceeds from sale of Aged Community Bus and to provide a subsidy to the CAPPS regional service for aged patrons'
transport.
Plant Reserve
- to provide for the replacement of major items of heavy plant.
Golf Course Land
- to account for the receipt of the sale of an easement on the golf Course land to Western Power and to provide assistance for the future
development of the Lake Claremont golf Course.
Parking
- to provide for the purchase of land for car parking in accordance with Clause 33(2).
Public Art
- to assist with the programmed purchase and development of Public Art assets throughout the Town.
Future Fund
- to receive proceeds of Lakeway Subdivision sales and to provide for the future planning and undertaking of capital and infrastructure works in the
Town.
Claremont Joint Venture
-to fund major infrastructure construction within CBD.
Pool Upgrade
- to fund major maintenance of the Claremont Pool.
Claremont Now
- to fund promotion and publicity of claremont CBD.
Administration Building
- account for receipt of insurance settlement for fire to Administration Centre in 2010 and to fund the construction of new Administration Office.
Underground Power
- To provide for the undergrounding of power lines within the balance of the Town not already.
Serviced with underground power.
Bore Replacement
- to be used for the replacement of Park bores.
Town of Claremont
Note 10: CAPITAL DISPOSALS AND ACQUISITIONS
Profit(Loss) of Asset Disposal
Valuation as
at 01 July
2015
Accum Depr
Proceeds
$
$
$
0
0
0
Profit
(Loss)
0
Profit (Loss)
Disposals
0
Budget
$
Totals
0
0
Actual
$
0
0
Variance
$
0
0
Comments - Capital Disposal
Contributions Information
Grants
$
0
0
0
Reserves
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Borrowing
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
$
0
0
0
0
0
Current Budget
Summary Acquisitions
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Property, Plant & Equipment
Land and Buildings
Plant & Equipment
Furniture & Equipment
Infrastructure
Roadworks
Footpath & Cycleways
Parks, Gardens & Reserves
Other Infrastructure
Totals
Budget
$
64,933
0
0
41,409
5,612
1,250
18,192
131,396
Contributions
Actual
$
591
(794)
0
27,767
0
0
3,908
31,472
Variance
$
(64,342) 
(794) 
0
(13,642)
(5,612)
(1,250)
(14,284)
(99,924)
Current Budget
Land & Buildings
Grants
$
Reserves
$
0
Borrowing
$
0
Comments - Land & Buildings
Total
$
0
0
15-16 Meals on Wheels Upgrade
Aquatic Centre Upgrade
16-17 Freshwater Bay Museum Revitalizatio
16-17 Mrs Herbert Park Toilet
16-17 Claremont Park Toilet Screen
16-17 Anzac Cottage Upgrade
Disability Access Upgrade Various Buildings
Totals
21
Budget
$
434
50,000
8,333
3,333
333
2,500
64,933
Actual
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
591
591
Variance
$
(434)
(50,000)
(8,333)
591
(58,176)




Town of Claremont
Note 10: CAPITAL DISPOSALS AND ACQUISITIONS
Contributions
Grants
$
0
Reserves
$
0
Borrowing
$
Current Budget
This Year
Plant & Equipment
0
Total
$
0
Budget
$
2015-16 Credit
Totals
0
Actual
$
(794)
(794)
Variance
(Under)Over
$
(794) 
(794)
Comments - Plant & Equipment
Contributions
Grants
$
Reserves
$
0
Borrowing
$
0
Current Budget
This Year
Total
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Road Works
Intersections
Roadworks
Footpath, Car Park & Cycleways
Other works
Parks, Gardens & Reserves
Lake Claremont Park Development - Stage 2
Other Parks
Totals
Comments - Other Infrastructure
Capital works expenditure remain within the full year budget
22
Budget
$
1,603
39,806
5,612
167
1,083
18,192
66,463
Actual
$
25,430
2,337
0
0
0
3,908
31,675
Variance
(Under)Over
$
23,827 
(37,469) 
(5,612) 
(167) 
(1,083) 
(14,284) 
(34,788)
Town of Claremont
Note 11: TRUST FUND
12 Funds held at balance date over which the Council has no control and which are
not included in this statement are as follows:
BCITF Fees
Build Services Levy
Damage Bond Residenial
Damage Bond Demolition
Damage Bond Lakeway
Damage Bond Commercial
Damage Bond Verge Usage Bond
Damage Bond Performance Bond
Other Trust Bonds
Opening
Balance
1-Jul-16
Amount
Received
Amount
Paid
$
$
$
7,280
5,655
5,080
5,216
Closing
Balance
30-Jun-16
(7,160)
(5,553)
$
5,200
5,319
816,199
819,199
17,000
(20,000)
156,300
10,000
(10,000)
95,368
2,852
387
(150)
50,683
(48,239)
1,308,398
204,500
17,500
5,300
87,368
1,305,954
23
5,000
0
0
8,000
(5,000)
0
0
(376)
204,500
17,500
156,300
5,150
2,863
CORPORATE
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 JULY 2016
INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE OF WORKS –
JULY 2016
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 2
2016-17 Infrastructure Works
Infrastucture Works
GL Name
Reviewed Actuals Budget
July
Comments
11-12 Stirling Highway/Queenslea Drive - Intersection
143,792 25,430 Works completed, invoices yet to be paid. Funding recoup to be undertaken.
35,392
Works completed, invoices yet to be paid. Funding recoup to be undertaken.
11-12 Stirling Road/St Quentin Avenue - Intersection
11-12 Stirling Highway/Leura Avenue - Intersection
68,373
Works completed, invoices yet to be paid. Funding recoup to be undertaken.
12-13 River Foreshore - Erosion Control
13,883
For detailed designs to be done
13-14 Street Trees Replacement Program
35,484
For tree replacement winter 2017
14-15 Loch/Gugeri/Railway
30,000
Ongoing with City of Nedlands
14-15 Claremont Park Stage 2
73,992
Path alignment to finalise
14-15 Fresh Water PDE on RD Cycle Lane Vic Ave Queenslea
14,000
Completed
14-15 Foreshore Stage 1 Management Plan
41,515
For detailed designs to be done
14-15 Cliff Way NIB and Give Way Sign
16,037
Council decided not to proceed
14-15 Interpretive Sign - Lake Claremont
44,535
Bird Signs being finalised to have interactive bird calls
14-15 Graylands & Lapsley Rd Intersection
70,000
Works to begin November 2016
14-15 Davies Rd Car Park
584,000
Works to begin October 2016
Golf Course Upgrade
1,000,000 3,908 Works are in progress with Tees and greens and irrigations to commence
16-17 Rowe Park BBQ and Picnic Table
25,000
Will be installed before December 2016
16-17 Lakeway Street Parking
5,000
will be done in October
16-17 Davies Road Parking Area
60,000
on hold
16-17 Drink Fountain at Lake Claremont
10,000
To be installed in October
16-17 John & Jean Mulder Park sports node
10,000
Early in new year AFL single set and basket ball practice ring
16-17 SD Controller at Rowe and Claremont Park
8,000
Completed
16-17 Bollards at Golf Course
3,000
Post and rail removed, bollards on order
16-17 CBD bore and reticulation connection
80,500
.........on hold
15-16 Victoria Ave- Resheet
2,337
15-16 Stirling Rd Park Extend carpark
52,000
On hold
15-16 Lake Claremont - Create Swale at Henshaw Lan
40,780
Final design recieved and await feedback from LCAC
15-16 Museum Carpark Resheet
81,712
Funds to be trasferred to Museum development project
15-16 Shenton PL/Cedus St Street Light Replacement
85,000
Desgin consultant will be selcetd soon and works to begin March 2017
15-16 Drainage Improvement
27,933
Ongoing
15-16 Richardson Ave drop off/pick up
80,000
Council decided not to proceed
15-16 Remove Various Slab Foothpaths
27,936
On hold
16-17 Airlie St Resheet
216,450
Commencing in November 2016
16-17 Park Lane Resheet
55,510
Works begin March 2017
16-17 Mitford St Resheet
103,025
Works begin November 2016
16-17 Wood St Resheet
158,412
Works to begin January 2017
16-17 Gloucester Stesheet
16-17 Cliff Way Resheet
16-17 Saladin St Resheet
16-17 Central Ave Resheet
16-17 Links Ct Resheet
16-17 Mengler Ave Resheet
16-17 Stirling Hwy Brown to Walter Footpath
16-17 Stirling HwyLangsford to Vaucluse Footpath
16-17 Stirling Hwy Church to Avion Footpath
16-17 Servetus St Footpath
16-17 Mary St East Footpath
16-17 Graylands Rd Cylce Way Footpath
16-17 Anstey St South Footpath
16-17 Turf replacement Maclagan Park
16-17 Strickland to Gloucester Path replacement
16-17 Chester Rd upgrade revet & rain water garden
16-17 Gugeri St median - landscape
Total Infrastruture
81,375
71,500
159,760
166,530
37,402
104,676
92,598
51,240
49,410
25,024
24,288
165,000
16,560
60,000
40,000
120,000
68,000
4,634,624 31,675
Works to begin January 2017
Works to begin April 2017
Works begin October 2016
Works completed, waiting invoices.
Works completed, waiting invoices.
Works to begin April 2017
Works commencing in September 2016
Commence in new year
Commence next year
.........on hold
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
13.2.3 APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO LAKE
CLAREMONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
File Ref:
GOV/00054
Attachment:
Nomination Form
Les Crichton
Author:
Katie Bovell
Governance Officer
6 September 2016
Purpose
For Council to appoint a community representative to the Lake Claremont Advisory
Committee of Council.
Background
Council has established various committees to advise it on specific matters with
membership made up of elected members, community members and, relative to
some committees, representatives of other organisations or committees. The
establishment and appointment of representatives to Council committees is governed
by the Local Government Act 1995.
The tenure of all committee members on local government committees expires at the
next ordinary election following appointment. The current committee members were
appointed following the 2015 election and their tenure expires on the Election Day in
2017.
One of the community representatives has resigned from the Lake Claremont
Advisory Committee due to other commitments. As a result, a position of Community
Representative has become vacant.
The Terms of Reference and positions for the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee
are as follows:
To provide advice to Council on matters relating to:
•
The care and maintenance of Lake Claremont and its immediate environment;
•
The rehabilitation of Lake Claremont and its environs;
•
Plans for amenities proposed to Lake Claremont and its immediate environs;
•
Proposals for the Lake from the Friends Group.
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Representative Type
Positions
City of Nedlands
1
Scotch College
1
Friends of Lake Claremont (FOLC)
1
Community
2
Discussion
The vacant position was advertised with nominations closing on 31 August 2016.
One nomination was received from Mr Steve McKinney. It is recommended the
nominee be appointed to the position of Community Representative on the Lake
Claremont Advisory Committee of Council.
Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 19 April 2016, Resolution 59/16:
Appointment of Friends of Lake Claremont Representative and City of Nedlands
Representative to Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
Ordinary Council Meeting 6 October 2015, Resolution 170/15:
Appointment of community representatives to Advisory Committees.
Ordinary Council Meeting 17 March 2015,Resolution 38/15:
Appointment to fill vacant community member position of Foreshore Advisory
Committee.
Ordinary Council Meeting 5 November 2013, Resolution 318/13:
Appointment of elected members to Advisory Committees.
Ordinary Council Meeting 1 October 2013, Resolution 281/13:
Appointment of community representatives effective from 2013 Council election and
disbandment of Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee.
Ordinary Council Meeting 16 April 2013, Resolution 69/13:
Appointment of youth representatives from Scotch College and Christ Church
Grammar School; increase of membership to include City of Nedlands councillor
Elected member motion to disband Strategic Planning and Policy Committee.
Ordinary Council Meeting 6 December 2011, Resolution 279/11
Appointment of Community Representatives to Advisory Committees following 2011
Local Government election
Ordinary Council Meeting 18 October 2011, Resolutions 221/11 to 227/11:
Appointment of Councillors to Advisory Committees following 2011 Local
Government election.
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Local Government Act 1995.
Section 5.8 - Establishment of committees
Section 5.9 - Types of committees
Section 5.10 - Appointment of committee members
Section 5.11 - Tenure of committee membership.
Communication and Consultation
Nominations for the vacant position were advertised in local newspapers, the Town
notice boards, Town Talk and on the website.
Environment
We are a leader in responsibly managing the build and natural environment for the
enjoyment of the community and continue to provide sustainable, leafy green parks,
streets and outdoor spaces.
•
Provide education and communication on leading practices to the community.
People
We live in an accessible and safe community that welcomes diversity, enjoys being
active and has a strong sense of belonging.
•
Improve the capacity of local community groups.
•
Identify strategic partnerships that align with the Town’s vision.
•
•
Focus on improved customer service, communication and consultation.
Urgency
Appointment of committees is essential to assist the Council in performing some of its
legislative responsibilities.
Voting Requirements
Absolute Majority Decision of Council Required.
Officer Recommendation
That Council approves the appointment to the Lake Claremont Advisory
Committee of Council:
Representative Type
Community Representative
Name
Steve McKinney
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APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY
REPRESENTATIVE TO LAKE CLAREMONT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOMINATION FORM
20 SEPTEMBER
2016
ATTACHMENT 1
COMMITTEE
NOMINATION FORM
Committee Name:
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee
Full Name:
Steve McKinney
Date of Birth (optional):
1/12/1970
Address:
33A Davies Road Claremont
Phone:
0404563213
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Facsimile:
Qualifications:
BSc(Hons) Microbiology, Dip Community Services, Dip
Project Management
Experience:
Led GreenCorps teams including training other leaders and
project development, work on stream revegetation, fencing
and walk trail construction
Writing, managing, and acquitting Coastcare and other
environmental and community engagement grants
Currently teach Community Work at TAFE including working
with groups, community development, partnering, working
with volunteers, community inclusion, and basics of
governance.
Experience on committees/sub committees, sustainable
planning and collaborations between local govt, schools and
community organisations.
Availability:
Currently work approximately 0.7FTE so able to be
reasonably flexible
Special Interests:
Interpretive education projects, cross cultural partnerships,
change and leadership, ‘place making’ and asset based
community development
A few sentences indicating why you are interested in becoming a Committee member:
I think the Lake is simply fantastic and am keen to put back in/contribute to our community’s
efforts to support and grow such an awesome place.
Any additional information:
20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
13.2.4 NEW LOCAL LAW - SITE EROSION AND SAND DRIFT LOCAL LAW 2016
File Ref:
LAW/00052
Attachments:
Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift
Local Law 2016
Les Crichton
Author:
Justin Strange
Principal Environmental Health Officer
20 September 2016
Purpose
The report recommends Council adopt the Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand
Drift Local Law 2016.
Background
At the 21 June 2016 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to advertise the
draft Town Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016, in accordance
with s. 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995. The purpose and effect of which are:
Purpose: To provide for the regulation, control and management of site erosion and
sand on land within the district so as to protect the amenity of the area.
Effect: To establish requirements for the management and control of site erosion
and sand on land within the district.
The draft Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016 was advertised in the West
Australian on Saturday 25 June 2016 inviting submission until Monday 15 August
2016.
Discussion
No submissions from the public were received.
The Department of Local Government and Communities (DLGC) made comments in
regards to minor formatting and these recommendations have been incorporated into
the final draft presented for adoption.
The DLGC also made the following comment in regards to the use of term
“practicable” and “reasonable”:
Practicable measures
Clause 2.1 requires that an owner or occupier of land must take “practicable
measures” to prevent the stabilization of sand on land and the release of sand or
dust. In some cases, the owner or occupier of premises may not be able to
completely control the escape or release of sand or dust. The Committee has
previously requested that terms such as “reasonable steps” or “reasonable
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measures” be inserted in clauses of this nature. The Town may wish to replace the
term “practicable measures” with “reasonable measures”.
The definition of practicable relates directly to what can or is able to be put into
practice successfully, whereas reasonable is defined as what is fair, appropriate or
moderate. The amendment has not been made to the Clause 2.1 as the direction is
to undertake measures to control successfully the escape of sand and/or dust from
the land.
It is recommended Council adopt the Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift
Local Law 2016, amended to reflect minor formatting changes.
Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 21 June 2016, Resolution 97/16;
That Council advertise the draft Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local
Law 2016 for a period of not less than six weeks in accordance with section 3.12 of
the Local Government Act 1995.
a) The purpose of the local law is to provide for the regulation, control and
management of site erosion and sand on land within the district so as to protect
the amenity of the area.
b) The effect of the local law is to establish requirements for the management and
control of site erosion and sand on land within the district.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Part 3 Subdivision 2 of the Local Government Act 1995 stipulates the procedure for
making and reviewing local laws.
The proposed Soil Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016 was advertised as
required by section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995.
The Local Law will come in to effect on the 14th day after it appears in the
Government Gazette.
Liveability
We are an accessible community with well maintained and managed assets and our
heritage preserved for the enjoyment of the community
•
Clean, usable, attractive, accessible streetscapes and public spaces
Environment
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We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the
streets and outdoor spaces
•
Strive for innovative environmental design practices in new developments and
redevelopments
Urgency
The Local Law improves control of impact of increased development on existing
residents and infrastructure.
Voting Requirements
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION OF COUNCIL REQUIRED.
(Presiding person to read aloud at the meeting the effect and purpose of the
proposed local laws.)
That Council
1. Adopt the Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016
(amended to reflect minor formatting changes) in accordance with section
3.12(4) of the Local Government Act 1995, the purpose and effect of which
are:
Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016
Purpose: To provide for the regulation, control and management of site
erosion and sand on land within the district so as to protect the amenity of
the area.
Effect: To establish requirements for the management and control of site
erosion and sand on land within the district.
and
2. Authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to sign and affix the
Common Seal to Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016.
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NEW LOCAL LAW - SAND DRIFT AND SITE
EROSION LOCAL LAW 2016
TOWN OF CLAREMONT SAND DRIFT AND SITE
EROSION LOCAL LAW 2016
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 1
Local Government Act 1995
TOWN OF CLAREMONT
SITE EROSION AND SAND DRIFT
LOCAL LAW 2016
TOWN OF CLAREMONT
TOWN OF CLAREMONT SITE EROSION AND SAND DRIFT LOCAL LAW 2016
CONTENTS
PART 1 - PRELIMINARY
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Citation
Commencement
Purpose
Application
Interpretation
PART 2 - SITE EROSION AND DUST
2.1
2.2
Prevention of erosion and the escape of sand and dust
Notice may require specified action to prevent erosion and the escape of dust or sand
PART 3 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
3.1
Authorised Persons
PART 4 - OBJECTIONS AND REVIEW
4.1
Objections and review
PART 5 – OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
5.1
5.2
Offences
Prescribed Offences
PART 6 - INFRINGEMENT NOTICES
6.1 Form of notices
SCHEDULE 1 - PRESCRIBED OFFENCES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
TOWN OF CLAREMONT
SITE EROSION AND SAND DRIFT LOCAL LAW 2016
Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995 and under all other powers enabling it,
the Council of the Town of Claremont resolved on [insert date] to make the following local law.
PART 1 - PRELIMINARY
1.1 Citation
This local law may be cited as the Town of Claremont Site Erosion and Sand Drift Local Law 2016.
1.2 Commencement
This local law comes into operation 14 days after the date of its publication in the Government
Gazette.
1.3 Purpose
The purpose of this local law is to provide for the regulation, control and management of site erosion,
sand and dust on land within the district so as to protect the amenity of the area.
1.4 Application
This local law applies throughout the district.
1.5 Interpretation
(1) In this local law unless the context otherwise requires Act means the Local Government Act 1995;
authorised person means a person appointed by the local government under section 9.10 of the
Act to perform any of the functions of an authorised person under this local law;
builder means
(a)Any person who holds, or will hold, a building permit issued in respect of building works on
a building site, or
(b) Any person who has, or will have, effective control of a building site;
Building Code means the latest edition of the Building Code of Australia published by, or on
behalf of, the Australian Building Codes Board, as amended from time to time, but not
including explanatory information published within the code;
building site means any lot of land for which a building permit is current, but does not include
a lot upon which there exists a commercial, industrial or residential building and(a) the current building permit is issued in respect only of a pergola, patio, shed or other Class
10 building as classified by the Building Code; and
(b) means of collection and removal of rubbish, satisfactory to the local government but other
than that specified within these local laws, is in place;
CEO means the chief executive officer of the local government;
construction work means any work involving the placement, fitting together, manufacture or
erection of the components of a building or incidental structure, and includes pouring of
footings and slabs and placement of stumps or other floor supports;
Council means the council of the local government;
district means the district of the local government;
dust and sand means granules or particles of rock, earth, clay, loam, silt and any other granular,
or airborne particle or like material, and includes gravel;
land includes any building or structures on the land;
local government means the Town of Claremont;
occupier means any person who, at the time the notice is served, is in control of any place or
part of any place or authorised by the owner, lessee, licensee or any other person empowered to
exercise control in relation to a place to perform any work in relation to any place and includes a
builder or contractor;
(2)
Any other expression used in this local law and not defined shall have the meaning given
to it in the Act.
(3)
Where, under this local law a duty, obligation or liability is imposed on an ‘owner or
occupier’ the duty shall be deemed to be imposed jointly and severally on each owner and
occupier.
(4)
Where, under this local law, an act is required to be done or forbidden to be done in
relation to any land, an owner or occupier of the land has the duty of causing to be done
the act so required to be done, or preventing from being done the act forbidden to be
done.
(5)
Where under this local law the local government is empowered to carry out actions,
undertake or cause to be undertaken works as a consequence of the failure of any person
to comply with the terms of a notice or other conduct, the right to enter land is at all times
subject to the provisions of Part 3, Division 3 of the Act.
Schedule means a schedule to this local law.
PART 2 – SITE EROSION AND DUST
2.1
Prevention of erosion and the escape of sand and dust
An owner or occupier of land must take reasonably practicable measures to –
2.2
(a)
stabilise sand on the land; and
(b)
ensure no sand or dust is released from or escapes from the land, whether by means of
wind, water or any other cause.
Notice may require specified action to prevent erosion and the escape of dust or sand
(1) Where the local government or an authorised person is satisfied that:
(a) an owner or occupier of land has not complied with clause 2.1; or
(b) sand or dust is escaping, being released or being carried, or is likely to escape, be released or
be carried, from any land,
the local government or an authorised person may, by notice in writing, direct the owner or
occupier to, within a time specified in the notice:
(c) comply with clause 2.1;
(d) clean up and make good any damage resulting from the release or escape of dust or sand from
the land; or
(e)
take such other actions or comply with such other conditions as the local government or
authorised person considers necessary to prevent or stop the escape, release or carriage of sand
or dust from the land, as stipulated in the notice.
(2) An owner or occupier of land to whom a notice is issued under subclause (1) shall comply with the
requirements of the notice within the time specified in the notice.
PART 3 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
3.1
Authorised person
(1)
A person must not prevent or impede a duly authorised officer or employee of the local
government from carrying out his or her duties under this local law.
(2)
The local government may delegate any of its powers, functions and duties under this local law
to the CEO or an authorised person, not including its powers of delegation.
PART 4 - OBJECTIONS AND REVIEW
4.1
Objections and review
When the local government or an authorised person gives a person a notice under clause 2.2(1),
the provisions of Division 1 of Part 9 of the Act and regulation 33 of the Local Government
(Functions and General) Regulations 1996 shall apply.
PART 5 – OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
5.1
Offences
(1) Any person who:
(a)
fails to comply with a notice issued under clause 2.2(1);
(b)
fails to do anything required or directed to be done under this local law; or
(c)
does anything which under this local law that person is prohibited from doing;
commits an offence.
(2) Any person who commits an offence under this local law is liable, upon conviction, to a penalty
not exceeding $5000 and if the offence is of a continuing nature, to an additional penalty not
exceeding $500 for each day or part of a day during which the offence had continued.
5.2
Prescribed Offences
(1) An offence against a clause specified in Schedule 1 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of
section 9.16(1) of the Act.
(2) The amount of the modified penalty for a prescribed offence is that specified adjacent to the clause
in Schedule 1.
PART 6—INFRINGEMENT NOTICES
6.1 Form of notices
(1) The form of the infringement notice referred to in section 9.17 of the Act is Form 2 in the
Schedule 1 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996; and
(2) The form of the infringement withdrawal notice referred to in section 9.20 of the Act is Form 3 in
the Schedule 1 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996.
SCHEDULE 1 – PRESCRIBED OFFENCES
[Clause 5.2]
PRESCRIBED OFFENCES
Item No.
Clause
Description
Modified Penalty
1.
5.1(1)(a)
Failure to comply with a notice served by
local government or authorised person
$500
Dated [insert date]
The Common Seal of the
Town of Claremont was affixed by
authority of a resolution
of the Council in the
presence of -
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Goode
)
)
)
)
)
Mayor
Jock Barker
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INFRASTRUCTURE
13.3.1 LAKE CLAREMONT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016-21 PUBLIC
CONSULTATION
File Ref:
PRK00123
Attachments:
LCMP 2016 Draft
LCMP Appendix 1 2016 Draft
Saba Kirupananther
Executive Manager Infrastructure
Author:
Andrew Head
Manager Parks and Environment
20 September 2016
Purpose
For Council to review the reformatted final draft of the Lake Claremont Management
Plan 2016-21 (LCMP2016-21), and approve it for public consultation with the
community.
Background
The redevelopment of the former Lakeway Drive-In site in 2007 and closure of the
long nine-hole golf course in 2009 significantly altered the management regime
around Lake Claremont. Community consultation for both initiatives identified that the
community wanted an ecologically sustainable residential development on the drivein site to fund both revegetation of half of the closed golf course and activation of
recreation space on the other half of the area.
The conservation focused 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan and the Lake
Claremont Parkland Concept Plan (December 2010) guided works in the lake, former
golf course and western remnant bushland. The concept plan expanded both the
area and scope of the nature space at Lake Claremont.
The evolving community engagement with the Lake Claremont has changed the
management focus at the site from simply conserving and protecting the lake and
remnant bushland to the management of cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and
environmental values of a mixed-use public open space which underpins this draft of
the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 (LCMP 2016-21).
Discussion
The life span of a strategic management plan, including management plans for public
open spaces, is typically a period of five years. On that basis both the Lake
Claremont Management Plan 2010 and the Lake Claremont Parkland Concept Plan
(December 2010) require review. On advice from the LCAC, the Council approved a
review of both plans and a “consultant’s brief” for the development of “a new best
practice adaptive management plan for the lake and its surrounds” in the first half of
2014. In line with the Council approved brief, Natural Area Consultancy firm (NAC)
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was appointed to develop an environmentally focused management plan for the Lake
Claremont site.
Feedback from Councillors and the LCAC broadened the scope of the management
plan to address cultural, recreational and environmental aspects of managing the
site. After Natural Area Consultancy had produced four drafts of the management
plan at the Town’s request, rather than the quoted/requested two drafts and final
document, the Town took over the work reviewed/ redrafted the plan in house.
At that time, the Council formed the Lake Claremont Parkland Recreation Use
Working Party (the Recreation Working Party). It was decided to suspend
development of the LCMP 2016-21 in April 2015 to allow the Recreation Working
Party to complete their review.
Outcomes of the Recreation Working Party review and other suggestions and
amendments raised by Councillors and LCAC members have been incorporated into
the current draft of the LCMP 2016-21 and the background appendices. The
LCMP2016-21 operates as a standalone document, while the appendices benchmark
values for the site and provide guidance on best practice management techniques.
This updated suite of documents was presented to the Lake Claremont Advisory
Committee in February 2016 and comments were accepted over the following week
for consideration and inclusion in the report direct to Council.
Changes requested by committee members of the plan but not implemented are;
1. 4.1.2 Infrastructure for sport and recreation include: Periodic review impact of
infrastructure on lake fauna and flora.
Officer Comments
There are minimal impacts to the flora and fauna as a result of current
infrastructure on the site. Any new items proposed within the site should be
assessed prior to proposals for installation.
2. 4.4.2 Fig Trees – Remove European heritage references to the Ficus
throughout the document. These trees were planted after the rubbish dump
closed (1970). The Town needs to justify this action and define what
constitutes “European Heritage Value”
Officer Comments
Heritage assessment of the ficus trees are possible. Areas of assessment
include the following measures which are used by the Heritage Council of WA,
but with a focus on significance to the local area.
• Aesthetic value – Age, avenue planting, landmark quality or impact to
vistas.
• Historic Value – Importance in relation to an event, phase or activity of
historic importance or close association with an individual or group
whose life has been significant within the history of the nation, state or
region.
• Scientific Value – Importance to a wider understanding of the history of
occupation of the locality, region or state.
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Social Value – Importance as a place highly valued by a community or
cultural group for reasons of social, cultural, religious, spiritual,
aesthetic or educational associations.
Rarity – Demonstrates rare, endangered or uncommon structures,
landscapes or phenomena. .
A cursory assessment suggests they may meet some criteria but not all. An
assessment should still be undertaken to determine significance of these
trees.
3. 2.1-2.8 Recreation – Move sections to an Appendix as they are only
descriptions (As are the biophysical, flora and fauna sections of the plan).
Officer Comments
The original scope had an additional appendix which accommodated this
section however it was incorporated into the main document after a request of
the Council during consultation process. This could be its own appendix
however there would only be a small amount of information held in it as
recreational pursuits are limited to the existing infrastructure. Future
management plans (For example; LCMP 2021-26) could be added to an
appendix which includes golf course and aquatic centre sections. This would
create a more detailed section on recreation which could be referred to in the
main document.
4. Page 19 diagram to have a box for other volunteers
Officer Comments
The diagram already has a box for other volunteers. No need for an additional
box to demonstrate current structure.
5. Significance of the wetland in a regional and local context has not been well
defined in the plan. The biodiversity and conservation values are the most
important to recognise and manage around this important resource (i.e. – they
take priority). Sport, recreation and cultural values are secondary and should
be developed and enhanced within the constraints of maintaining the
biodiversity/conservation values which are easily lost and difficult to reestablish. Sport, recreation and cultural values are more easily addressed and
maintained...........
Officer Comments
This information on regional and local context is contained in the wetland
appendix. The intent with the management plan suite of documents was to
create a simple overarching document with all supporting information held
within the appendix sections.
6. Remove suggestion of a natural and cultural heritage study centre be located
in the area of the old tin shed. Instead insert, as a high priority, a natural and
cultural study centre should be considered as part in the redevelopment plans
of the pool and/or the golf club during the current planning phase. A simple
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structure with only a roof as a cover will not be an adequate enough facility
and will likely attract people for late night drinking, drugs and graffiti.
Officer Comments
Lake Claremont Recreation Precinct Consultation Report found that there was
only six out of the 56 comments received that were in relation to the proposed
Heritage Centre, 5 were supportive with only one not supportive. Comments
can be seen below;
Unsupportive
• The heritage centre is unnecessary (waste of $).
Supportive
• I support the new cultural / heritage centre.
• Pleased to see the plans for the heritage centre to recognize both Aboriginal
and European heritage use of the precinct.
• I support the concept of a indigenous cultural focus at the northern end of the
Lake
• FOLC support the concept of a heritage centre but believe it needs further
work
• Excellent – but give more money and higher priority
The intent is to create a spot for some interpretive panels on the history of
Lake Claremont from pre-European through to the future. The north of Lake
Claremont is lacking in facilities to activate the area. This is seen as an
opportunity to create a small informal outdoor classroom for use by many
groups within the community. Scotch is showing keen interest in setting up a
bush school program. Any shelter built in this area would be done without
lighting, walls, power or water which would reduce the likelihood of antisocial
behaviour.
The discussion on this has been, as a minimum do the informal low scale
shelter, but to seek grants and partnerships such as schools to develop it as a
proper resource.
Consideration has been given to use (non-exclusively on a booking and
availability basis) a multi use room within the pool redevelopment which could
be used for holding classes, workshops and talks by many community groups
including the Friends of Lake Claremont for conservation education. LCAC
has recommended to develop a business plan to determine demand and
requirements for any proposed purpose built facility.
7. Page 27 Regeneration and revegetation: need to agree on what areas we
“Continue to give due consideration to blocking views of parkland users” The
phrase “particularly in relation to blocking views” sends the wrong message of
the conservation issues.
Officer Comments
The operational plan of last year, recommended by LCAC and approved by
Council, stated that, extension of the wetland buffer revegetation on the
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eastern side of the lake which includes all low plantings to provide views of the
lake.
At the LCAC meeting on 25 August 2016 the wording was changed to say;
“Continue to provide views of the lake by using low plantings with an indicative
height between 600mm and 1 metre height on the eastern side of the wetland
buffer and other vistas be created through the removal of established non
native trees which provide the Town opportunities to revegetate with endemic
species in those areas to improve biodiversity and maintain long term viability
of the bushland.”
Reason: 600mm is too specific as a measure as some plants will grow beyond
their natural range of sizes from time to time.
Recently a few Eucalypt seedlings have germinated naturally within the areas
designated as a low planting area on the eastern side of the lake within the buffer
area; this will more than likely continue to occur each winter. Any naturally occurring
plants within the Lake Claremont environs will need a permit from Department of
Environmental Regulation (DER) to undertake the removal of those plants as the
area is designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA). Only planted
specimens can be removed where they were not intended for revegetation purposes,
examples would include all trees planted during the golf course operational years.
The area of low planting is significant and does not provide any shade benefit to the
path users during the afternoons in summer. Some park users have requested more
shade along this section of the path over the last few years. This area provides the
Town an opportunity to provide a few shade trees within this buffer area to improve
path useability in hot weather during the afternoons. These could be planted at very
wide 12m or more spacing close to the path (on the lake side) to ensure the views of
the lake are maintained during establishment and maturity phases. A few viewing
areas can be created in this section close to the path for people to stand or sit and
enjoy the diversity of fauna (including the new variety of birds) and flora.
8. LCAC recommendation 1.c. - Figure 7.2 be amended by deleting Town Of
Claremont ownership of Lakeway and replacing “boundary” and “shoreline.”
This map has been updated since the last LCAC meeting and does not require any
further changes to be made. Shoreline was also changed on Figure 7.5 for
consistency.
9. LCAC recommendation 1.d. - Update figure 7.6 to show in particular current
approved dog exercise area and Par 3 Golf Course.
The map has been updated since the last LCAC meeting to include the new dog
exercise area approved by Council earlier this year and the Golf Course has been
marked on the map as requested.
Any changes resulting from the community consultation will be considered in a
consultation outcomes report or incorporated into the final draft of the LCPMP201621 prior to final Council approval.
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Past Resolutions
Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2014:
Approves $32,500 as an unbudgeted expenditure, to review the 2010 Lake
Claremont Management Plan and draft a new best practice adaptive management
plan for the lake and its surrounds.
Ordinary Council Meeting Council 1 July 2014:
That Council:
1. Approves the draft brief for the consultants to review the Lake Claremont
Management Plan; and
2. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer to make any other amendments as
needed to progress with the LCMP review.
Ordinary Council Meeting 5 May 2015:
That
1. Council establish a Lake Claremont Parkland Recreation Use working party to
consider the use of the parkland as a recreation resource for the community.
2. The working party to report to Council no later than 3 September 2015.
3. Membership of the working party be three elected members plus the CEO or
his delegate.
4. The working party consist of the one Councillor from each Ward and one only
deputy all to be elected by Council.
Ordinary Council Meeting 16 Feb 2016:
That
1. Council receive this report about the consultation outcomes regarding the
Lake Claremont Parkland Recreation Use Plan;
2. Council endorse the recommendations of the Lake Claremont Parkland
Recreation Use Plan (as amended by Council resolution 224/15) through
modification to the Lake Claremont Parkland Concept Plan 2010 other than
the recommendations relating to the dog exercise area which is to be dealt
with separately;
3. Give consideration in the mid-year budget review to allocation of $56,000 for
the proposed 2015-2016 projects;
4. The necessary provision for funding be included for the listed 2016-17 and
2017-18 projects when the Town’s Forward Financial Plan is reviewed;
5. Opportunities for funding partnerships and grant funding be investigated by
the Administration;
6. Further consideration be given in 2018 to consider further initiatives in time for
consideration during budget deliberations for 2018-19;
7. Refer to the Lake Claremont Committee for consideration and
recommendation to Council –
a) the proposal for the dog proof fence around Lake Claremont;
b) the proposal to retain all fig trees as recognition of the European
heritage of the precinct; and
8. Direct that public notice be given of the proposal to amend the Dogs in Public
Places Policy LV127 by extending the existing area south to the proposed
Lakeway Street parking area extension.
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee Meeting 25 February 2016:
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That the Committee recommends that Council:
1. Releases for community consultation the draft Lake Claremont Management
Plan 2016-2021 and the three draft appendices that support the plan.
2. Approves engagement with Noongar representatives to confirm and/or secure
(Section 18) approval for Aboriginal heritage aspects of the draft Lake
Claremont Parklands Management Plan 2016-2021 and the three draft
appendices that support the plan.
3. Refers to the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee for consideration and
recommendation the scheduling of management actions determined following
the community consultation and detailed in Section 5.0 of the plan.
4. Lake Claremont Parklands Management Plan be named Lake Claremont
Management Plan.
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee Meeting 25 August 2016:
That the Committee recommends that Council:
1. Release the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 for public
consultation subject to the following;
a. Interpretive shelter to be left in plan with reference made to the
proposed multiuse function room at the Aquatic Centre redevelopment
being available for talks, meetings and training by use of community
groups and a business plan be prepared for an environmental
education centre.
b. Continue to provide views of the lake by using low plantings with an
indicative height between 600mm and 1 metre height on the eastern
side of the lake and other vistas be created through the removal of
established non native trees which provide the Town opportunities to
revegetate with endemic species in those areas to improve biodiversity
and maintain long term viability of the bushland.”
c. Figure 7.2 be amended by deleting Town Of Claremont ownership of
Lake Way and replacing “boundary” and “shoreline.”
d. Update figure 7.6 to show in particular current approved dog exercise
area and Par 3 Golf Course.
2. The five year implementation plan (Section 5 of draft Lake Claremont
Management Plan) to inform priorities of all identified actions.
3. Recommends the development of an appendix for land use to be created and
include the Golf/Pool upgraded facilities for next management plan review in
2021.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Community consultation is budgeted under the project funding. Implementation costs
of the new management plan and staff implications will be addressed when the
finalised plan is submitted to Council for endorsement post consultation and as part
of the annual Operational Plan.
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Aust)
Wildlife Protection Act 1950 (WA)
Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 (WA)
Bush Forever and Geomorphic Wetlands Swan Coastal Plain dataset
State Planning Policy 2.8: Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region
Lake Claremont Management Plan 2010
Lake Claremont Concept Plan
A local newspaper advert to inform all residents of the availability of draft
management plan both on the website and in hardcopy from the Council offices,
request written feedback via email.
Articles in local media, on Town’s website and Facebook page, in Town talk (if time
permits).
After public consultation, Officers will meet with the Perth region NRM for finalising
the Indigenous consultation phase prior to Council’s final approval.
Liveability
We are an accessible community, with well maintained and managed assets, and our
heritage preserved for the enjoyment of the community.
•
Develop the public realm as gathering spaces for participation and enjoyment.
•
Maintain and upgrade infrastructure for seamless day to day usage.
•
Provide a responsible and well managed urban environment, with sustainable
development outcomes.
People
•
Environment
•
redevelopments.
•
•
Implement sound environmental practices as reflected in the WESROC
Climate Change Risk Assessment Project.
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Urgency
To complete the Lake Claremont Management Plan as soon as practical.
Voting Requirements
That Council
1.
Approves the release of the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 for
public consultation subject to the following:
a.
Interpretive shelter to be left in plan with reference made to the
proposed multiuse function room at the Aquatic Centre
redevelopment being available for talks, meetings and training by
use of community groups and a business plan be prepared for an
environmental education centre.
b.
Remove references to “blocking views” and approve the wording;
“Continue to provide views of the lake by using low plantings with an
indicative height between 600mm and 1 metre height on the eastern side
of the lake and other vistas be created through the removal of established
non native trees which provide the Town opportunities to revegetate with
endemic species in those areas to improve biodiversity and maintain long
term viability of the bushland.”
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INFRASTRUCTURE
LAKE CLAREMONT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016-21
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
LCMP 2016 DRAFT
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 1
Lake Claremont
Management Plan
2016 - 21
Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-2021
Development
Natural Area Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Natural Area Consulting Management Services (Natural Area),
wrote the first four drafts of this management plan with guidance and assistance from officers of the Town.
The Lake Claremont Advisory Committee, Friends of Lake Claremont and the Claremont Council revised
those drafts.
Officers of the Town of Claremont completed subsequent drafts of this management plan and appendices.
Disclaimer
Natural Area Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Natural Area Consulting Management Services (Natural Area), has
prepared Drafts 1 to 4 of this plan for the sole use of the Client to assist with assessing the suitability of our
proposed solution/s and engaging our services. This document may not be relied upon by any other party
without the express written agreement of Natural Area.
Confidentiality
This document contains valuable and commercially sensitive information. This document is intended for the
recipient’s sole use and the information contained herein is not to be used for any purpose other than that
intended. Improper use of the information in this document may result in an action for damages arising
from the misuse.
Document Control
Version
Date
Prepared by
Reviewed by
Approved by
Ver. 1
23 October 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 1a
10 November 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 2
24 November 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 3
27 January 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 4
24 February 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
No review - Tabled
Deferred pending
with TOC Executive
Recreation Working
Leadership Group
Party review
Not progressed as Recreation Working Party
review was not finalised
Ver. 5
April 2015
Greg Simpson
Ver. 6
December 2016
Greg Simpson
Ver. 7
February 2016
Greg Simpson
Andrew Head
Stephen Goode
Ver. 8
September 2016
Andrew Head
Saba Kirupananther
Stephen Goode
Draft – September 2016
Page I
Executive Summary
This management plan is the latest iteration in a series of management plans for Lake Claremont and its
immediate surrounds (Lantzke, Haynes and Gabriel 1992; Haynes, Lantzke and Lantzke 1998; North Metro
Conservation Group Inc 2007; Town of Claremont (TOC) 2010a; TOC 2010b). The earliest of these plans
focused on work conserving the ecological values of the lake and the remnant bushland to the west of the
waterbody. Following the closure of the long nine-hole golf course in 2009, the Lake Claremont Parkland:
Concept Plan (TOC 2010b) extended the work area covered by management plans for the area and
formalised planning for recreational activities around the lake.
The ‘Recreational Precinct’ constituted by the Claremont Aquatic Centre, Claremont Par 3 Golf Course and
Tennis Club were exempted from the Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept Plan (TOC 2010b; TOC 2013a).
However, Council Resolution 99/14 regarding the Consultant Brief for the development of this plan
integrated those facilities into the area covered by this management plan. That resolution aligns with the
Department of Sport and Recreation’s (DSR) framework for managing public open spaces. The DSR
framework recognises that best practice management of urban public open space requires the effective
integration of ‘nature spaces’, ‘recreational spaces’ and ‘sporting spaces’ (DSR 2012).
Concurrent with the development of this plan, TOC completed a number of reviews of the recreational and
sporting needs of the community. Under the Corporate Business Plan 2013-2017, the Town worked with key
partners to ‘determine the needs for community recreation facilities which includes ... the golf course and
effectively plans for any redevelopment of the Aquatic Centre’ (TOC 2013a; TOC 2013b). The Lake
Claremont Parkland Recreation Use Working Party of Council also considered ‘the use of the park as a
recreation resource for the community’. The outcomes of the study and working party guide the
development of recreational and sporting spaces at Lake Claremont.
Three key outcomes of the development of this management plan are the:
1. Review and consolidation of initiatives developed under the earlier management plans.
2. Addition of the Recreation Precinct to the area managed under this plan.
3. Implementation of priorities identified in the Lake Claremont Parkland Recreation Use Working
Party report.
Page II
Lake Claremont is a seasonal ephemeral wetland that dries out in summer and fills in the wetter winter
months when the groundwater levels rise and a network of drains that supply stormwater, overflow. In
addition to the lake, other important components of the Lake Claremont Precinct are:
 a buffer of native vegetation that is being re-established around the lake bed;
 large areas of turf in the southern and eastern sides of the lake;
 several areas with their own distinct character;
 recreational spaces with barbeque and picnic facilities, children’s playgrounds, free exercise
equipment, on-leash dog walking and off -leash dog exercise areas;
 shared cycle and pedestrian paths;
 remnant and revegetated bushland to the west and north of the lake;
 the Claremont Aquatic Centre, Claremont Lawn Tennis Club and Claremont Par 3 Golf Course sport
spaces on the south-eastern corner of the lake; and
 Scotch College and Cresswell Oval sport spaces adjacent to the south-western corner of the lake.
Lake Claremont has a number of statutorily designated values that require ongoing management and
protection. Lake Claremont and its 50m buffer is Conservation Category Wetland (Western Australia.
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) 2015). The State Government declared Lake Claremont as Bush
Forever Site 220 in 2000 and reaffirmed that status in 2010 (Government of Western Australia 2000;
Western Australia Planning Commission (WAPC) 2011). Among the wetlands that remain in Perth’s western
suburbs, only Lake Claremont and Herdsman Lake have both Bush Forever and Conservation Category status
(Zelina & Oh 2013). Lake Claremont is a declared Environmentally Sensitive Area under the Environmental
Protection (Environmentally Sensitive Areas) Notice 2005 to protect all naturally occurring and revegetated
native vegetation growing at the site (State Law Publisher 2005). The area is an Aboriginal Site under the
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (Department of Aboriginal Affairs 2014).
The Council appointed Lake Claremont Advisory Committee assists with overarching advice on the strategic
management of the Lake Claremont, including the recreational and sporting spaces. The Friends of Lake
Claremont Limited (FOLC), an independent community group that takes an active interest in Lake Claremont,
has assisted TOC to implement the recommendations of the previous management plans. Working closely
with the Town, FOLC has been instrumental in gaining almost half a million dollars of grant funding to
support environmental improvement at Lake Claremont. Activities carried out by FOLC include general ‘busy
bees’, coordination of corporate and school groups, planting of local native plants and weeding that
contribute to ongoing management.
Management Plan Objectives
The objectives of the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-2021 are to:
 Respect Lake Claremont and surrounding land’s status as an Aboriginal Site under the Aboriginal
Heritage Act 1972 (WA).
 Manage the aquatic environment of Lake Claremont as a natural seasonal wetland, with recognition
of its Conservation Category Wetland designation.
 Manage the terrestrial areas as mixed-use nature, recreation and sport spaces, giving due
consideration to the sites cultural and heritage values, its listing as Bush Forever Site 220 and its
classification as an Environmentally Sensitive Area.
 Maintain and enhance the cultural, environmental, recreational, social and sporting values of the
Lake Claremont environs.
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Management Plan Structure
This management plan consists of an overarching management document and three stand-alone appendices
that contain supporting information for specific management aspects. Specifically, the document structure
is:
This overarching document provides historical perspective, current context and management
recommendations.
Appendix 1: Biophysical and Wetland Values
This document provides a description of the environmental aspects of the park. This description
includes the location, climate, geology, topography, soil and vegetation associations, an overview of
water quality in the lake and a review of activities that can affect the biophysical and wetland values.
Appendix 2: Flora Values
This document provides information about the flora of the park, including vegetation associations
and condition, significant local native species growing, approaches for managing exotic plants and
out of area Australian natives (both of which can be woody weeds in certain circumstances) and
revegetation of the local native bushland. Fungi and pathogens are included for convenience
because of their associations with the flora.
Appendix 3: Fauna Values
This document describes the terrestrial and wetland fauna species that reside in or visit Lake
Claremont, which includes native and introduced varieties of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
and invertebrates.
Management Recommendations
Sections 4.0 and 5.0 of this plan recommend management actions for implementation by the Town of
Claremont and/or its delegates.
Acknowledgements
Natural Area acknowledged the assistance of the following participants for their contributions to the
preparation of this management plan:
 Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
 Board of management of the Friends of Lake Claremont Limited.
 Andrew Head and Greg Simpson from the Town of Claremont.
 Staff and Volunteers of the Freshwater Bay Museum.
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Contents
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................................. ii
Management Plan Objectives ......................................................................................................................... iii
Management Plan Structure ............................................................................................................................iv
Management Recommendations.....................................................................................................................iv
Acknowledgements ..........................................................................................................................................iv
1.0
Management Plan Overview .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
The Vision or Management Plan Purpose ............................................................................................ 2
1.2
Management Plan Objectives............................................................................................................... 2
1.3
Management Plan Structure ................................................................................................................ 2
1.4
Management Plan Consultation ........................................................................................................... 3
1.5
Management Plan Review and Development ...................................................................................... 3
1.6
Aboriginal Heritage ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.7
Post-European Settlement Heritage..................................................................................................... 4
1.7.1
Stirling Road Ficus Trees ............................................................................................................... 6
1.8
Legal Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.9
Tenure and Zoning ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.10
Land Use within Lake Claremont and its surrounds ........................................................................... 11
1.11
Land Use in Lake Claremont Catchment ............................................................................................ 11
2.0
Lake Claremont Recreation and Sport Spaces........................................................................................ 12
2.1
Recreation Spaces............................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1
Enhanced Recreation Opportunities .......................................................................................... 12
2.1.2
Dog Walking and Exercise........................................................................................................... 13
2.2
Sport Spaces ....................................................................................................................................... 15
2.3
Infrastructure to Support Sport and Recreation ................................................................................ 16
2.4
Access ................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.5
Signage................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.6
Fencing................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.7
Lake Views .......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.8
Henshaw Drain Infiltration Swale ....................................................................................................... 18
3.0
Community Engagement in Lake Claremont Management ................................................................... 19
3.1
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee ................................................................................................. 19
3.2
Friends of Lake Claremont .................................................................................................................. 20
3.3
Natural and Cultural Heritage Study Centre....................................................................................... 20
3. 4
School Programs ................................................................................................................................. 21
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3.5
4.0
Celebrate Lake Claremont .................................................................................................................. 21
Management and Monitoring Recommendations ................................................................................. 21
4.1
Cultural and Recreational Values ....................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1
Management Aims and Objectives............................................................................................. 21
4.1.2
Management Recommendations ............................................................................................... 21
4.2
Biophysical Values .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
Lake Claremont Wetland Values ........................................................................................................ 25
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
Flora Values ........................................................................................................................................ 26
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.5
Fauna Values....................................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.1
4.5.2
5.0
Performance Objectives and Standards ................................................................................................ 30
6.0
Review of Management Recommendations from 2010 Management Plan .......................................... 41
7.0
Geographical Information and Mapping ................................................................................................ 47
8.0
References .............................................................................................................................................. 57
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1.0 Management Plan Overview
Lake Claremont is located within the Town of Claremont (TOC) a kilometre north of the Swan-Canning
Estuary and approximately halfway between the Cities of Fremantle and Perth (Figure 7.1). The lake and
some of the surrounding land is owned in fee simple by TOC and comprises parts of Perthshire Aw lots 1, 2,
5, to 8, 58 and parts of Perthshire locations 223, 224, 227, to 229 231, 237, 288, and 6223 (Figure 7.2). The
lake is an ephemeral wetland with a seasonal regime. The lake dries out in summer and fills when
groundwater levels rise in wetter winter months.
The Lake Claremont has a number of statutorily designated values that require ongoing management and
protection (Figure 7.3). Lake Claremont and its 50m buffer is an Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal
Plain Lakes) Policy 1992 Conservation Category Wetland (Western Australia. Environmental Protection
Authority (EPA) 2015). The State Government declared the area as Bush Forever Site 220 in 2000 and
reaffirmed that status in 2010 (Government of Western Australia 2000; Western Australia Planning
Commission (WAPC) 2011). Among the wetlands that remain in Perth’s western suburbs, only Lake
Claremont and Herdsman Lake have both Bush Forever and Conservation Category status (Zelina & Oh
2013). The lake and surrounds are a declared Environmentally Sensitive Area under the Environmental
Protection (Environmentally Sensitive Areas) Notice 2005 to protect all naturally occurring and revegetated
native vegetation growing there (State Law Publisher 2005). Lake Claremont and surrounds are designated
Target Area 2 in the Capital City Planning Framework – Support Document with the objective of improving
habitat values and connectivity to the Swan River and Bold Park (WAPC 2013; Zelina & Oh 2013). The area is
an Aboriginal Site under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (Department of Aboriginal Affairs 2014).
This management plan is the latest iteration in a series of management plans for Lake Claremont and its
immediate surrounds (Lantzke, Haynes and Gabriel 1992; Haynes, Lantzke & Lantzke 1998; North Metro
Conservation Group Inc 2007; Town of Claremont (TOC) 2010a; TOC 2010b). The earliest of these plans
focused work on conserving the ecological values of the lake and the remnant bushland to the west of the
waterbody. Following the closure of the long nine-hole golf course in 2009, the Lake Claremont Parkland:
Concept Plan (TOC 2010b) formalised planning for recreational activities of that area.
The ‘Recreational Precinct’ constituted by the Claremont Aquatic Centre, Claremont Par 3 Golf Course and
Tennis Club were exempted from the Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept Plan (TOC 2010b; TOC 2013a).
However, Council Resolution 99/14 regarding the Consultants Brief for the development of this plan
integrated those facilities into the area covered by this management plan. That resolution aligns with the
Department of Sport and Recreation’s (DSR) framework for managing public open spaces. The DSR
framework recognises that best practice management of urban open spaces requires the effective
integration of ‘nature spaces’, ‘recreational spaces’ and ‘sporting spaces’ (DSR 2012).
Concurrent with the development of this plan, TOC completed a number of reviews of the recreational and
sporting needs of the community. Under the Corporate Business Plan 2013-2017, the Town worked with key
partners to ‘determine the needs for community recreation facilities which includes ... the golf course and
effectively plans for any redevelopment of the Aquatic Centre’ (TOC 2013a; TOC 2013b). The Lake
Claremont Parkland Recreation Use Working Party of Councillors also considered ‘the use of the park as a
recreation resource for the community’. The outcomes of the study and working party guide the
development of recreational and sporting spaces at Lake Claremont.
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1.1
The Vision or Management Plan Purpose
This management plan was developed to protect, enhance and promote the cultural, environmental and
recreational values of Lake Claremont and surrounds by;
 identifying the values and develop appropriate uses to complement and enhance those values.
 outlining management issues and to indicate how these can be mitigated in the short and longer
term; and
 documenting a strategic direction for management over the next five years.
1.2
Management Plan Objectives
The overarching objectives of this management plan are to:
 Respect Lake Claremont and surrounding land’s status as an Aboriginal Site under the Aboriginal
Heritage Act 1972 (WA).
 Manage the aquatic environment of Lake Claremont as a natural seasonal ephemeral wetland, with
recognition of its Conservation Category Wetland designation.
 Manage the terrestrial areas as mixed-use nature, recreation and sport spaces, giving due
consideration to the sites cultural and heritage values, its listing as Bush Forever Site 220 and its
classification as an Environmentally Sensitive Area; And
 Maintain and enhance the cultural, environmental, recreational, social and sporting values of the
Lake Claremont and surrounds.
1.3
Management Plan Structure
This management plan consists of an overarching management document and three stand-alone appendices
that contain supporting information for specific management aspects. Specifically, the document structure
is:
This overarching document provides historical perspective, current context and management
recommendations.
Appendix 1: Biophysical and Wetland Values
This document provides a description of the environmental aspects. This description includes the
location, climate, geology, topography, soil and vegetation associations, an overview of water quality
in the lake and a review of activities that can affect the biophysical and wetland values.
Appendix 2: Flora Values
This document provides information about the flora, including vegetation associations and
condition, significant local native species, approaches for managing exotic plants and out of area
Australian natives (both of which can be woody weeds in certain circumstances) and revegetation of
the local native bushland. Fungi and pathogens are included for convenience because of their
associations with the flora.
Appendix 3: Fauna Values
This document describes the terrestrial and wetland fauna species that reside in or visit Lake
Claremont, which includes native and introduced varieties of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
and invertebrates.
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1.4
Management Plan Consultation
In preparing this plan, consultation occurred with:
 Andrew Head and Greg Simpson from the Town of Claremont;
 Town of Claremont’s Lake Claremont Advisory Committee (LCAC);
 Friends of Lake Claremont (through LCAC);
 Claremont Council Recreational Working Party
 Department of Aboriginal Affairs; and
 Community members.
1.5
Management Plan Review and Development
Implementation of the 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan, Lake Claremont: Concept Plan and previous
TOC endorsed management plans has resulted in significant improvements in the health of Lake Claremont
and its vegetation. The Natural Area consultants assessed the works carried out by the Town of Claremont
to be ‘best practice’. Accordingly, the ongoing management aim is to maintain and enhance the ecological,
recreational and sporting values of the Lake Claremont environs. Assessment activities undertaken during
the preparation of this management plan identified a range of values that require ongoing management.
Recommended management strategies for these values appear in Section 4.0 of this plan. Section 5.0 of this
plan details performance objectives and standards for each management strategy. Background information
and data supporting the recommended management strategies appears in the three appendices.
This management plan has a lifespan of five years. Review of this plan and development of the next strategic
management plan for the site should commence four years after Council endorsement of this plan.
1.6
Aboriginal Heritage
The Town of Claremont acknowledges the Mooro people of the Whadjuk Noongar as the traditional
custodians of the country around Lake Claremont. This includes, but is not limited to, the Bodney, Bropho,
Colbung, Corunna, Garlett, Hume, Jacobs, Warrell and Wilkes family groups. Consultation with these
families secured Section 18 approval to carry out the works under the 2010 Lake Claremont Management
Plan.
Lake Claremont was an important campsite and hunting ground that provided a range of plants and animals
for food for the Whadjuk Noongar. Having occupied the south west of Western Australia for at least 50 000
years, Noongar people maintained a camp at the southern end of Lake Claremont until the 1930s and then
north of the lake until forcefully evicted around 1950 (Haynes, Lantzke and Lantzke 1998; Bolton and
Gregory 1999; Dortch 2005 ). Listed as an Aboriginal Site under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA),
artefacts have been recorded in the proximity of Kott Terrace and Stirling Road (Department of Aboriginal
Affairs 2014).
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1.7
Post-European Settlement Heritage
Based on the writings of Haynes, Lantzke and Lantzke (1998), Bolton and Gregory (1999), the North Metro
Conservation Group (2007) and Fisher Research (2010), key information relating to the post colonisation
history of Lake Claremont includes:
 The first European reference to Lake Claremont is by Willem De Vlamigh’s landing party lead by
Gerrit Colaert in early January 1697. Landing near Swanbourne and walking past Lake Claremont on
the way to Freshwater Bay.
 The first recorded reference to the wetland after European settlement is a letter written by Mr John
Butler to the Surveyor General John Septimus Roe on the 15 November 1831 to request a grant of
10 acres of land on east side of the lagoon for his son, William Burton Butler.
 While no hard evidence has been found to support the proposition, it has been suggested that the
Butlers carried out farming activities at the site without an official grant and that this use gave rise
to the lake’s early name of ‘Butler’s Swamp’.
 In 1851, 3.8 ha grants of land were given to 18 Pensioner Guards who had escorted the first convicts
transported to Western Australia on the Scindian in 1850.
 The Perth to Guildford railway line opened in 1881 with Butler’s Swamp siding constructed on the
west side of Stirling Road, which led to the lake becoming a popular picnic destination.
 At the start of last century, the popularity of the site as a picnic spot declined as market gardens
became increasingly common.
 Extensive flooding occurred across the Perth region between the 1930s and 1950s as groundwater
levels rose due to a combination of clearing of native vegetation and commercial felling of tall trees,
numerous years with higher than normal rainfall and increased runoff from rapidly urbanising
settlements.
 Butler’s Swamp became permanently flooded and the size of the waterbody doubled at this time.
 The rising water level meant the market gardens were no longer viable, Stirling Road became
impassable and the nature of the vegetation changed as the permanently inundated Paperbarks
that had covered the wetland died away, although the dead trunks of some remain standing at the
southern end of the lake.
 Mosquito and midge proliferated in this modified wetland ecosystem.
 The algae blooms that proliferated in the eutrophic waterbody combined with the rotting carcasses
of diseased and shot birds made the lake stink and generated public support to ‘beautify’ the area.
 The beautification plan, which included the provision for an Olympic pool, football oval, soft ball
field, soccer and hockey pitches, a pavilion, boats for hire, tearooms, amphitheatre, large areas
reserved for picnic grounds and natural bush, was agreed and in 1954 and TOC began purchasing
and swapping land to gain title to the lake.
 TOC exchanged 3.5 acres of land belonging to Scotch College at Cresswell Oval oval for 4.5 acres
which was partly under water, with the latter subsequently being reclaimed by the College reducing
the area of the Lake and resulting in the current shape of the water body.
 Butler’s Swamp was renamed Lake Claremont in 1955, despite opposition from the Royal WA
Historical Society.
 Costs for the project began to spiral, so a drive-in theatre replaced the amphitheatre, Council scaled
back or scrapped proposed recreational infrastructure and between 1964 and 1970 the lake became
a landfill site.
 An island bird sanctuary (Estuary Island) created in the lake and areas were planted with exotic trees
and shrubs.
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A golf course was constructed amid concern about restricted access to the banks of the lake and its
surroundings and about the potential for negative impacts on native flora and fauna habitat.
In July 1973, the newsletter of the WA Naturalist Club reported that an excursion to Lake Claremont
was almost cancelled due to the limited amount of aquatic and bird life and the parlous state of the
wetland ecosystem.
The Department of Conservation and Environment of Western Australia prepared the System 6
Report in 1983, giving recognition to the environmental and ecological values of the lake and
encouraging the development of a management plan.
Three working parties, including a Council of Elders, were appointed in 1985 to investigate and
report on various aspects of the lake in the lead up to the preparation of the first management plan.
Claremont Council initiated the Lake Claremont project in 1987, which resulted in the Lake
Claremont Research Report prepared by Lantzke, Gabriel and Haynes and highlighted the
hypereutrophic status of the waterbody.
Council convened a committee of interested community members, a local councillor as chair and
representatives from the Environmental Protection Authority and the Water Authority in 1991 and
Haynes and Lantzke prepared the 1992 management plan.
The first conservation and environmentally focused management plan was implemented between
1992 and 1998, when it was revised by Haynes, Lantzke and Lantzke (1998) to produce the second
environmental management plan.
After almost ten years of operation the second plan was reviewed in by the North Metro
Conservation Group (2007) and the 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan was endorsed, again
with a strong conservation and environmental focus.
After a close referendum count, Council made a resolution to close the long nine hole golf course in
the northern and eastern portion of the area in June 2009, a nine hole Par 3 course continues to
operate in the south eastern corner of the area.
The Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept Plan, which was also finalised in 2010, outlined existing and
proposed nature, recreational and sporting spaces and identified the recreational infrastructure
necessary for the enjoyment of broadest range of community members (Town of Claremont 2010b,
Figure 7.4).
Review of the two 2010 management plans and development of this current management plan
commenced in November 2014.
A working party of Councillors was convened in May 2015 to survey the community and identify
projects that would further enhance the recreational aspects of Lake Claremont complimented the
development of this plan.
In February 2016, Council approved the upgrade of the Par 3 golf course, this will involve
reticulation replacement and green, tee and fairway upgrades to improve the presentation and
reduce maintenance demands on site.
Significant restoration and enhancement works have been completed at Lake Claremont in the quarter of a
century since the first management plan was endorsed. These works include:
 Modified drainage with oil traps, side traps and swales.
 Significantly improved water quality and an absence of algal blooms when the lake fills in winter.
 Removal and control of invasive weeds from the lakebed and the remnant Banksia and Eucalypt
woodlands on the western side of the Lake.
 Installation of duck, parrot and micro bat breeding boxes.
 Creation of a much-used natural play-space playground at Stirling Road Park.
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Upgrading of the exercise facilities.
Improved turf quality across recreation spaces and open access dog off-leash exercise areas.
Provision of family barbeque and picnic areas.
Replanting of the riparian buffer around the lake and woodland in the western and northern portion
with local native plants.
Installation of a cycle and pedestrian path network to facilitate community access.
1.7.1 Stirling Road Ficus Trees
The Lake Claremont Parkland Recreation Use Working Party (the Recreation Working Party) received a
number of submissions supporting the retention of the exotic ‘figs’ trees that were planted when the golf
courses were developed in the 1970s. The December 2015 proposals from the Recreation Working Party
advocated retention of the avenue of Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the Lake
Claremont based on their significance in terms of the European cultural values of the site. The alternative
view in the community aligns with the Council endorsed recommendation from 2010 Lake Claremont
Management Plan reflecting the desire of the Noongar custodians of this registered Aboriginal Site to
remove all Ficus from the Lake surrounds. This management plan aims to provide a sustainable compromise
between these two opposing views. Assessing and protecting the avenue of Moreton Bay Figs at the
southern end of the Lake Claremont through the TOC Local Government [Heritage] Inventory and managing
them under the Town’s significant tree program would provide a compromise between the opposing
community views.
1.8
Legal Requirements
A number of the Commonwealth, State and Local Government statutory and policy requirements that
regulate the management of the Lake Claremont and surrounds are summarised in Table 1 on page 8.
1.9
Tenure and Zoning
Lake Claremont is owned in fee simple by the Town of Claremont. It comprises parts of Perthshire AW Lots
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 58, 60, 101,150, 900, 901, Reserves 49882, 27367, 29430, 4228, 9249, 22142 and Crown land
lots 1063, 1366, 2563 and 06223 (Figure 7.2). The Aquatic Centre, McKenzie Bush, Stirling Road Reserve and
a small lot located south east of Mulder Park are located on a Crown A-Class Reserve vested in the Town of
Claremont.
With the exception of Balluruks Bushland (Figure 7.5) and The Cedus Park, the Lake Claremont and
surrounds are zoned Parks and Recreation in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (Town of Claremont 2010c).
Balluruk Bushland is zoned Urban in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and as Residential under the
Town of Claremont Town Planning Scheme No. 3 (Town of Claremont 2010c). As this section contains high
quality remnant bushland, Natural Area recommended that the zoning is changed on the MRS and Town
Planning Scheme to Parks and Recreation.
The Cedus Park is zoned Educational under the Town Planning Scheme No.3 on the southern portion of the
land, and a Parks and Recreation Reserve under the MRS for the remainder.
The majority of the land surrounding Lake Claremont has residential zoning: Lots in Claremont south of the
lake and Swanbourne to the west zoned with a density of R20; Davies Road is zoned R30 density and the
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high-density North East Precinct development around Claremont Oval. Scotch College to the southwest of
the lake is zoned Education. Light industrial land is present within the area bounded by Motteram Avenue
and Graylands Road. Claremont Oval is located to the east of Davies Road and carries a Parks and Recreation
(Restricted) zoning under the MRS.
Located at the corner of Alfred Road and Montgomery Avenue in the City of Nedlands, the Mt Claremont
Oval Reserve is immediately adjacent to Lake Claremont. This A-Class Reserve has approximately 2.2
hectares of nature space and 1.6 hectares of sport space.
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Table 1: Legal and other requirements applicable to the ongoing management of Lake Claremont as determined by Natural Areas
Legislation
Policies and Guidelines
Relevance
Commonwealth
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Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
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Threatened species guidelines and
information sheets
Migratory birds information
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Matters of national environmental significance:
presence of the Carnaby’s Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus
latirostris) and the Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
(Calyptorhynchus banksia naso)
Protection of migratory birds the subject of
international agreements
Western Australia
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
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Biosecurity and Agriculture
Management Act 2007
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Permitting requirements, including Section
10 and Section 18 permits
Declared Plant Control Handbook
Western Australian Organism List
Cat Act 2011
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Conservation and Land Management
Act 1984
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Dog Act 1976
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Bushfires Act 1954
Contaminated Sites Act 2003
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Implemented at a local level through the
enacting of a local law
Wetlands Conservation Policy for Western
Australia
Contaminated sites guideline series
produced by the Department of
Environment Regulation
Creates statutory responsibilities for dog
owners to register and control their dog(s)
Implemented at a local level through the
enacting of local laws and/or policies
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Protection of Aboriginal heritage values
Actions when a heritage site is disturbed
Control of declared flora (weeds) and fauna organisms
Off label permit use of herbicides
Reducing the dangers associated with bush fires, along
with their prevention, control and extinguishment
Responsibilities of local cat owners and the ability of
council to trap and remove roaming cats
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Primary wetland conservation policy for WA
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May apply if acid sulphate soils are disturbed and
contamination occurs
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Dog owners responsibilities relating to dog registration,
control, walking on-leash and exercising off-leash the
removal of faecal matter
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Legislation
Relevance
Western Australia
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Environment Protection Act 1986
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Designated Conservation Category
Wetlands
Clearing of Native Vegetation regulations
and associated guidance documents
EPA Position Statement No. 4
Environmental Protection of Wetlands
(relevant to EIA processes)
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Health Act 1911
Litter Act 1979
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Keep Australia Beautiful Fact Sheet: Dog Poo
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Planning Act 2005
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950
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Planning Policies
 State Planning Policy 2 – Environment and
Natural Resources Policy
 State Planning Policy 2.8 – Bushland Policy
for the Perth Metropolitan Region
Planning Guidelines
 Better Urban Water Management
 Acid Sulphate Soils
Bush Forever Documents
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Town of Claremont information relating to
wildlife
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Prevention of environmental harm
Protection of wetlands listed in the Geomorphic
Wetlands Swan Coastal Plain dataset, including a
number of requirements relating to their filling,
effluent disposal and drainage management –
proposed changes require formal environmental
impact assessment
Requirements to be adhered if clearing of native
vegetation is planned
Water quality within the lake from a human health
perspective, such as presence of nuisance organisms
Creation of healthy design elements that contribute to
healthy active living
Requirement to pick up and appropriately dispose of
dog faecal matter
Local Government responsibilities: Duty of care and
safety
Zoning/land purpose
Protection of natural values through appropriate
planning
Bush Forever listing and protection
Protection of water resources and prevention of
impacts to surface and groundwater
Prevention of contamination during development
activities from ASS
Protection of native flora and fauna
Presence of declared rare fauna species
Presence of priority 4 listed flora species
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Legislation
Relevance
Local Government
Lake Claremont Management Plan
Town of Claremont Town Planning
Scheme No 3
Town of Claremont Sustainability
information
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Dogs in Public Places LV127
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Various state planning guidelines
Town of Claremont planning information
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Ongoing management of Lake Claremont
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Designation of dog exercise areas where dogs must be
kept on a leash
Requirement for owners/handlers to be in control of
dogs at all times
Zoning of Lake Claremont under metropolitan region
scheme as ‘Parks and Recreation’
Protection of Bush Forever sites from clearing or other
development
Earthcarers
Climate Smart
Waterwise gardens; use of native plants
FertiliseWISE
Use of bore and scheme water
Grey water use
Compost and mulch
Dieback
Worm farming
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1.10 Land Use within Lake Claremont and its surrounds
Major land uses within and immediately adjacent to the Lake Claremont and surrounds include:
 public recreational space with barbeques, turf areas, playgrounds, walking trails, and
cycling infrastructure (10.0 hectares);
 off-leash dog recreational space (2.3 hectares);
 the par-3 golf course (4.8 hectares);
 Cresswell Ovalsport space for cricket in summer and hockey in winter (2.5 hectares);
 tennis courts at the corner of Davies Road and Shenton Road (1.9 hectares);
 Claremont Aquatic Centre(1.8 hectares);
 Scotch College sport fields (11.5 hectares);
 wetland nature space (20.7 hectares) of Lake Claremont and it riparian buffer;
 bushland nature space (11.8 hectares) north and west of Lake Claremont, including Ballaruk Bush;
and
 bushland nature space at Mackenzie Bushland (1 hectare).
The DSR classification for public open space recognises the blended use of nature, recreation and sport
spaces, such as recreational off-leash dog walking on Mount Claremont Oval and bushland and wetland
nature spaces used for recreational bird watching or photography. While recognising the multifunctional
nature of public open space, the breakup of land use is 22.5 hectares of dedicated sport space with
recreational value, 12.3 hectares of recreation space with nature value and 33.5 hectares of nature space
with recreational value. Applying the DRS framework means there is an approximately even split between
the area with a primarily environmental focus (33.5 hectares) and the area which has a primarily recreation
and/or sport focus (34.8 hectares).
Negative impacts associated with the land uses detailed above have been limited through:
 installation of paths and fencing to improve quality of bushland
 the Town of Claremont discontinuing use of phosphate-based fertilisers and general use of
fertilisers kept to a minimum; and
 the installation of nutrient stripping basins and infiltration pits in areas of stormwater inflow.
1.11 Land Use in Lake Claremont Catchment
Land uses within the broader Lake Claremont catchment with the potential to influence the ecological and
environmental values of the lake, particularly through the inflow of nutrients via groundwater and
stormwater runoff and over abstraction from the superficial aquifer, these include:
 Claremont Oval for Australian rules football (2.5 hectares of sport space);
 Mount Claremont Oval Reserve (3.8 hectares of nature and sport spaces);
 Maclagan Reserve (0.8 hectares of recreation space);
 Mount Claremont Primary School;
 Cottesloe Golf Course;
 Graylands Road Light Industry Precinct;
 the Royal Agricultural Society showgrounds;
 the Brockway Road landfill site (closed approximately 20 years ago);
 the Subiaco Waste Water Treatment Plant;
 roads and verges; and
 private residence.
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The level of impact associated with these land uses is expected to be minimal as monitoring of water quality
carried out on the waterbody indicate that nutrient levels, particularly those of ortho-phosphate that
contribute to algae blooms, have declined or remained stable over recent time (Simpson 2013; Simpson
2014a). Further discussion of water quality appears in Appendix 1.
2.0 Lake Claremont Recreation and Sport Spaces
Research has found much confusion within local government concerning the terms used to describe
recreational and sporting activates and that problems arise from the lack of clear and consistent terminology
(Caroll 1995; WA Department of Sport Recreation (DSR) 2012. The DSR’s Public Open Space Planning and
Design Guide WA (2014) states ‘This criteria and terminology [active or passive open space] is now generally
regarded as inadequate and confusing’.
For those reasons, it is important that readers of this management plan share a common understanding of
terms such as ‘recreation’, ‘sport’ and ‘nature space’. Table 2 provides definitions for key terms used in this
management plan.
Table 2: Glossary of recreation and sport associated terminology utilised in this management plan. These
definitions come from the DSR Classification framework for public open space 2012
Term
Meaning
Recreation
Recreation activities provide relaxation, amusement or stimulation. Recreation
activities allow humans to play, socialise, exercise, celebrate or participate in
other activities that provide personal satisfaction or intrinsic reward.
Recreation Spaces
Recreation spaces provide a setting for informal play and physical activity,
relaxation and social interaction.
Sport Spaces
Sport spaces provide a setting for formal structured sporting activities, which
have elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing
the activity exist formally through organisations.
Nature Spaces
Nature spaces provide a setting where people can enjoy nearby nature and
protect local biodiversity and natural area values.
2.1
Recreation Spaces
2.1.1 Enhanced Recreation Opportunities
Active recreational opportunities are primarily available in the southern and eastern portions and include:
 Natural play-space playground at Stirling Road Park (Figure 2.1) and the traditional climb, slide,
swing playground at John and Jean Mulder Park for younger community members.
 Exercise equipment for adults is located adjacent to Stirling Road Park (Figure 1).
 Extensive cycle and pedestrian path network to facilitate community access.
 Swimming and other water related activities are available at the Claremont Aquatic Centre on Davies
Road, which also hosts competitive water polo matches.
 A Par 3 Golf Course for encouraging beginners, youngsters and other golfers developing their short
game is located next to the Aquatic Centre.
 Informal catching, running and throwing games occur on the expanse of turf areas along the
southern and eastern side.
 On-leash dog walking is an extremely popular active recreation pursuit.
 An oval used for cricket in summer and hockey fields in winter at Creswell Park
 Off lead dog exercise area on the north east corner.
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Less strenuous recreational activities enjoyed by Lake Claremont users include barbeques, bird watching,
coffee at the cafe, contemplating the waterbody of the lake, enjoying the children or grandchildren playing,
photography, picnicking, reconnecting with nature and resting or relaxing in the turf areas. Infrastructure
installed to support this style of recreation includes:
 An observation platform for watching water birds and swimming turtles that projects into the
western side of the lake.
 A jetty at Stirling Road Park provides views of the dead Paperbark trunks protruding above the
deepest section of the lake’s waterbody.
 The Ted and Joan Tocock commemorative benches installed at the edge of the bank on the southeastern corner of the lake.
 Barbeques and picnics tables are available at Stirling Road and at John and Jean Mulder Parks.
 A number of benches installed with different perspectives at points throughout the area.
 Selected access points for bird watchers to access responsibly the lake and bushland habitats.
Children’s playground
Exercise equipment
Figure 2.1: Active recreation areas in the south of the park
The commercial Aspire Fitness is now operating from previously underutilised space on the southern side of
the Golf Course Building, which provides users with facilities and consultation in the arenas of health and
fitness, exercise rehabilitation, physiotherapy and personal training
In February 2016 Council reaffirmed several initiatives to recreational opportunities at Lake Claremont.
Initiatives programmed for the next three years are to install additional leisure and recreation equipment
such as barbeque and picnic areas, family friendly play facilities and other items like a single set of AFL goals,
a single soccer goal and/or a netball hoop along the eastern side.
A contemplation garden at the northeast corner of the lake was included in the Lake Claremont Parkland
Concept Plan (Town of Claremont 2010b; Figure 7.4). However, the shed discussed in Section 3.3 currently
occupies that location. A cultural and natural interpretative shelter is to be considered for the area occupied
by the existing shed discussed in section 3.3 during the 2017-18 budget deliberations.
2.1.2 Dog Walking and Exercise
The walking of dogs is a common recreational activity carried out within the Lake Claremont and surrounds.
It has also been a contentious issue in relation to the management for the enjoyment of the broadest cross
section of the community and for protection of the flora and fauna of this environmentally important
conservation area. The complexities associated with facilitating dog walking and exercise while guaranteeing
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the recreational experiences of all park users, especially the young and the elderly, and meeting statutory
requirement to protect the indigenous flora and fauna is a reason why this management plan includes this
section.
Another example of the complexity of facilitating dog exercise and walking in public places is the three levels
of laws and policies that specify the responsibilities of people exercising or walking a dog in public in the
Town of Claremont. These laws and policies are the Dog Act 1976 (WA), Dog Regulations 2012 (WA) and
Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127. The key requirements of these laws and policies for dogs in the Lake
Claremont environs are that:
 Every person who is exercising or walking a dog in a public place is liable for the control of that dog.
 Any dog in a public place must be wearing a suitable collar and its registration tag.
 Except in designated dog exercise areas, a person capable of controlling the dog must hold it on a
chain, cord, leash or harness that is not more than 2m long when walking it in public. These types of
chains, cords, leashes or harnesses are commonly called ‘a leash’.
 Dogs must not enter the playgrounds at Stirling Road Park or John and Jean Mulder Parks.
 Dogs must not enter the exclusion zone around Lake Claremont described in TOC Policy LV127.
 The person in control of the dog must clean up any excretion immediately.
 Dogs may be off-leash in public dog exercise areas, if they are being supervised by a person who is in
reasonable proximity to the dog provided:
o they are the person liable for control of the dog;
o they are capable of controlling the dog; and
o they are carrying and capable of attaching a leash to the dog to control it.
In summary, a dog in a public place must be under control of the person who is responsible for it whether it
is being walked on-leash or off-leash in a dog exercise area. The majority of well behaved and controlled
dogs have minimal impacts on other visitors and other dogs. Uncontrolled dogs interfere with the
enjoyment and recreation of other users. This is especially so when they display aggressive behaviour, bark
or jump up on other people and dogs. This behaviour can be particularly intimidating to toddlers, children
and the elderly. TOC receives a number of formal and informal complaints about owners who allow their
dogs to behave in an uncontrolled manner to the determent of other users, there have been three attacks
reported of dog on person at Lake Claremont in the last five years and a number of incidents with wildlife
including oblong turtles and water birds.
Another unsocial behaviour is people not picking up after their dogs, despite the presence of dog excrement
bags and bins. In addition to spoiling the aesthetic value of the area and being unpleasant when
inadvertently stepped on, uncollected dog excrement releases harmful bacteria and increases nutrient levels
in the environment. These bacteria and nutrients can kill local native plants, be harmful to young children,
reduce water quality of the lake and promote algal blooms, which can cause the death of frogs, turtles and
waterbirds. Not immediately picking up dog excreta is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 (WA) and Town
of Claremont Dogs Local Law 2012.
In accordance with the Lake Claremont Parklands: Concept Plan, approximately 2 hectares of the recreation
space adjacent to the corner of Alfred and Davies Road has been designated dog exercise area. The City of
Nedlands has recently designated all of the nature and sport space across Alfred Road at the Mount
Claremont Oval Reserve as dog exercise space. The 3.8 hectares of the Mt Claremont Oval Reserve and the
space provides almost 6 hectares of dog exercise space on the northern boundary the Town of Claremont.
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Dogs can walk and exercise off-leash in these areas, but must remain under control as required by the Dog
Act 1976 (WA). Additional dog exercise areas near the Lake Claremont surrounds include:
 MacLagan Park, with the exception of the playground area (0.8 hectares);
 Asquith Park (0.1 hectares);
 Pine Tree Park (1.8 hectares);
 Rowe Park, with the exception of the playground area (2.4 hectares); and
 Stubbs Terrace/Mofflin Ave Park, with the exception of the playground (0.2 hectares).
A petition from 382 people who walk their dogs at Lake Claremont was presented to Council in September
2015. The petition supported a concept plan for ‘Dog Walk Trail’ at Lake Claremont. The concept plan was
for the establishment of a formal dog walk trail and an additional (preferably fenced) dog exercise area of
approximately 6 hectares in the eastern portion. Combined with the existing dog exercise area, this would
allocate around 60% of the turf recreation space to dog exercise. Early feedback from the LCAC to this
management plan did not support the concept proposed in the petition for the reasons of the:
 equity for all users;
 considerable area already allocated for dog exercise in the vicinity of Lake Claremont;
 cost of the fencing, statutory dog signage and other supporting infrastructure; and
 restrictions it would place on the activation for other recreational pursuits.
The matter of dog walking and dog exercise areas was a consideration of the Recreation Working Party and
Council has resolved to:
 Enlarge the existing dog-exercise area south to Lakeway Street by modifying the TOC policy Dogs in
Public Places Policy LV127.
 Receive a separate report on the fencing of the dog area
Council subsequently resolved not to fence the dog exercise area in May 2016 as there was limited
community support for the fence during community consultation and the considerable cost involved.
2.2
Sport Spaces
Sporting space included in the area are the 9-hole par-3 golf course at Lapsley Road, tennis courts at the
corner of Davies and Shenton Roads and the summer cricket/winter hockey ground at Cresswell Oval.
Immediately adjacent to the Lake Claremont are the multiport Scotch College playing fields, the Australian
rules football Claremont Oval, the summer cricket/winter soccer Mount Claremont Oval and the ovals and
sport spaces of the Mount Claremont and Swanbourne Primary Schools. While primarily a recreation space,
the aquatic centre hosts matches and training sessions for local water polo clubs.
TOC is also progressing a major refurbishment of the Claremont Aquatic Centre and Council is reviewing the
operation of the par 3 Claremont Golf Course.
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2.3
Infrastructure to Support Sport and Recreation
All infrastructure installed by the Town is documented in the Town of Claremont’s Asset Management
System. Assessing Lake Claremont for action under the previous management plans, Natural Area made the
following observations about infrastructure to support sport and recreation activities:
 A range of infrastructure is located around the lake, including drinking fountains, barbecues, seating
and bins (Figure 7.6).
 The facilities are of a high standard and in good repair.
 The only toilet facilities present at the parklands are located in the golf course clubrooms and are
poorly signposted.
 The main car park is located to the south off Stirling Road and often appears occupied by visitors to
Scotch College.
 A bicycle rack is also available at the Stirling Road entrance.
 Parking is also available at the golf course and aquatic centre car parks, with some street parking
available off Elliot Road, Strickland Street and Lakeway Street.
 We recommend additional parking be installed near the dog exercise area at the northeast corner.
 As a mixed-use conservation wetland catering to various user groups, a regular survey of users
querying where they come from and what activities they undertake would be beneficial.
Council has resolved to:
 Install additional car parking at Stirling Road identified in the Lake Claremont Concept Plan.
 Increase informal Lakeway Parking.
 Install some recreational equipment and infrastructure.
2.4
Access
Sealed dual-use and compacted limestone paths extend around the Lake in an interconnected network that
allows ready access to all areas except the lake banks. These paths are accessible to all ability levels,
including the mobility impaired. Other than the steep banks on the southwest side of the lake and below the
Lakeway residential estate, there is little evidence of inappropriate access.
Natural Area recommended that TOC consider the construction of a limestone path closer to the eastern
edge of the lake to allow for increased access by pedestrians for bird watching activities. Natural Area also
recommended that this area be designated a dog-prohibited zone.
The Natural Area recommendations closely align with Council’s resolution to make the area between the
dual use path and the lake a dog-prohibited zone (Figure 7.6). This was supported by the Working Party and
shown on the publicly advertised plan.
The layout of the park allows access by maintenance vehicles and emergency service vehicles when required.
Gates are present in a number of locations that allow access to either personnel or maintenance vehicles.
Natural Areas recommended that these gates remain closed to prevent uncontrolled access, particularly in
steeper areas where erosion can be an issue Figure 7.7 indicates the locations of the various access features.
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2.5
Signage
Existing signage conveys a range of messages to the users of the Lake Claremont. The types of signs present
include restoration works signs, information signs and dog control requirements (Figures 7.8 and 7.9).
Although relocated, there has been no update of information signage (Figure 2.2) since initial installation in
the mid-1990s. Given the changes in the bird population that have occurred since 2009, new bird related
interruptive signs are required at a minimum. Other signs are generally in good repair. There is limited
directional signage present, particularly in the northern portion, where a number of revegetated pockets
enclose long runs of intersecting paths. Signage indicating the location of the café, toilets within the golf
course clubrooms and other facilities such as the exercise equipment and barbecues is also absent.
The Council endorsed 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan recommended signage be installed to
encourage access to the lake from public transport. Natural Area found that this recommendation was
incomplete and supported installation of that signage in the life of this management plan.
Figure 2.2: Information signage at Lake Claremont
The FOLC notice board located at the foot of the access stairs from Lakeway Estate is highly weathered, away
from key focus nodes and is too small to accommodate notices from FOLC and TOC. New notice boards large
enough to promote both FOLC and TOC activities should be installed at the three main entrance points ,
being the corner of Alfred and Davies Roads, the Cafe/Golf Club complex and Stirling Road Park.
2.6
Fencing
In accordance with the Council endorsed 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan, active revegetation sites
are fenced prior to planting to allow the establishment of a diversity of over storey, middle and understorey
species. At the commencement of this management plan, establishment of middle and over storey species
was progressing well. In the lifetime of this plan, the return of understory will only arise from natural seed
dispersal and regeneration. Several more years of succession (i.e. post 2020) are required before assisted
understory generation by direct seeding or planting of tube stock should be attempted. For these reasons,
Natural Area recommended retention of existing conservation fences and that new revegetation sites be
fenced prior to planting commencing.
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2.7
Lake Views
Some community members have raised concerns regarding the height of revegetation activities and impacts
to views, both around the lake and from nearby properties. Figure 7.10 summarises the findings of an
unpublished Town of Claremont report by Simpson (2014b) which demonstrated that from pathways around
Lake Claremont:
 views were unimpeded for 39% of the lake’s perimeter;
 views of the lake were available through vegetation from 22% of perimeter;
 views of the lake were screened by native and exotic trees from 36.5% of the path; and
 2.5% of the perimeter pathway had no view due to the distance of the path to the lake edge.
As the revegetated areas of nature space mature, the plant density will naturally decline and result in
thinning of the canopy and views of the lake will improve over time. Revegetation is still to occur to the east
of the Lake.
The Lake Claremont Advisory Committee, Friends of Lake Claremont and Parks and Environment officers
from the Town of Claremont all recognise that views of the Lake contribute to the social values, as do the
presence of local native vegetation. Environmentally, the presence of vegetation enhances the ecological
and other values of the lake through improved water quality, providing increased habitat for various fauna
species and reducing the presence of nuisance organisms such as midges. An additional benefit of the
protection provided by fences and the revegetation in the northern end has been the reestablishment of at
least one colony of Splendid Fairy Wrens that had previously been locally extinct at Lake Claremont for more
than a decade.
Previous discussions by the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee, Friends of Lake Claremont and TOC Parks
and Environment officers identified the need to actively manage non-indigenous vegetation in the wetland
buffer at the northern end of the lake, which will improve lake views from the dual use path. This
management will address both the establishment of seedlings and saplings of exotic and out of area
Australian native trees and local native vegetation that has become overly dense due to higher than
expected survival rates of revegetation plantings in the wetland buffer. Management of the local native
vegetation will comply with the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004
(WA). Management of mature exotic and out of area Australian native trees will be directed by an approved
five-year strategic implementation and annual operational plans.
2.8
Henshaw Drain Infiltration Swale
The 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan recommended the construction of vegetated wetlands or other
appropriate nutrient and sediment stripping devices on the relevant drain(s) that empty into Lake
Claremont. Henshaw Drain is the only untreated element of the drainage network that still discharges
directly into Lake Claremont and this infiltration basin needs to be finalised with the highest priority.
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3.0 Community Engagement in Lake Claremont Management
There is a long history of community involvement in the ongoing management of the Lake Claremont. Of
note are the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee and the Friends of Lake Claremont. The current
relationship of these two key groups to the Town of Claremont appears in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1: Relationship of key organisations with interest in Lake Claremont with the Town
3.1
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee
The Town of Claremont formed the Lake Claremont Management Committee (LCMC) in 1992 to assist with
the implementation of the environmentally focused management plan prepared by Ian Lantzke and Bruce
Haynes in 1992. The LCMC became a standing advisory committee of the Town of Claremont Council in 1995
(Figure 3.2). The terms of reference of the committee are to provide advice to Council on matters relating to:
 the care and maintenance of Lake Claremont and its immediate environment;
 the rehabilitation of Lake Claremont and its environs;
 plans for amenities proposed to Lake Claremont and its immediate environs; and
 proposals for the lake from the Friends Group.
In 2015, the Lake Claremont Management Committee had a name changed to an advisory committee to
provide consistency across all of Council’s committees and to properly reflect its role.
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3.2
Friends of Lake Claremont
While formally established in 2003, the Friends of Lake Claremont beginnings date back to the early 1990s
(Friends of Lake Claremont 2014a). Incorporation of FOLC as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee
in 2009 coincided with the closure of the long 9-hole golf course. While FOLC is an independent community
based organisation, it works closely and collaboratively with TOC to enhance the ecological, social and
recreational values of Lake Claremont. The group actively contributes to the ongoing management,
undertaking weeding and planting activities. With approval and support of the town, FOLC regularly wins
competitive grants to assist with restoration of both wetland and dryland vegetation. FOLC has obtained in
excess of $500 000 of grants since 2009 and has contributed at least as much again in volunteer labour.
These grants and FOLC’s support has directly contributed to:
 improved water quality of the waterbody in the lake;
 improved habitat for wildlife;
 reestablishment of previously locally extinct flora and fauna such as the Wembley Wax variety
of Chamaelaucium uncinatum and the Splendid Fairy Wren; and
 enhanced opportunities for the community to access high quality nature based recreation activities.
3.3
Natural and Cultural Heritage Study Centre
Natural Area recommended the establishment of an education or similar centre appropriate to the nature
and scale of Lake Claremont. They advised that such a centre would strengthen community connections as
well as providing a venue for increased use by the broader community and school groups. Natural Area
suggested that the centre could include a large room for educational activities and other functions, an office
for the Friends of Lake Claremont, a small kitchen, toilet facilities and a small storage area. It was Natural
Area’s opinion that given the conservation values of Lake Claremont, construction of the centre would
benefit from the adoption of a range of sustainability principles, such as but not limited to
dehydration/evaporation toilets, green design, 6-star construction and a design that blends into the
surrounding area. Natural Area recommended a location near the storage shed shown in Figure 3.3 would
be suitable for such education centre. They identified other possible locations as being the golf course
building (Preferred by LCAC and FOLC) or a purpose built centre elsewhere in the area.
The Lake Claremont Recreation Working Party recommended an interpretive centre of a verdant scale, while
suggesting that funding partners be sought to allow a more comprehensive centre. Potential partners could
include Scotch College and Lotteries West.
Figure 3.3: Storage shed with overhanging tree
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School Programs
The environmental status, ecological values and the Aboriginal and European cultural heritage of the Lake
Claremont makes it an ideal location for experiential learning, local schools have actively participated in the
rehabilitation of Lake Claremont over the past twenty years. The Friends of Lake Claremont have
implemented the Year 10 Community Service Program with Scotch College and Christ Church Grammar
School under which students participate in projects to enhance and restore the lake and its environs (Friends
of Lake Claremont 2014b; Urban Bushland Council of WA Inc 2014). These activities occur on Friday
afternoons and have included planting, weed removal, seed collecting, spreading mulch and pruning of
dense and overhanging vegetation. This program is available to other interested schools. Volunteers from
local schools are also invited to attend planting days, busy bees (held the second Sunday of each month) and
other events held at the park. A natural and cultural heritage centre on site would provide added benefit to
schools undertaking these activities.
3.5
Celebrate Lake Claremont
Celebrate Lake Claremont is an annual event organised by the Town of Claremont and held at the lake. This
festival encompasses a range of activities, including those relating to the ongoing management and values of
the lake. Previous events have included bird watching walks, displays with sustainable living tips, food stalls,
damper making, wildlife interaction and children handcrafting timber toys.
4.0 Management and Monitoring Recommendations
4.1
Cultural and Recreational Values
Support information for the recommendations contained in this section appears in Section 2.0 and Section
3.0 of this management plan.
4.1.1 Management Aims and Objectives
The management aims and objectives associated with cultural, recreational sport values of the Lake
Claremont include:
 Continue to provide for the ongoing protection of the seasonal wetland.
 Continue to recognise the Aboriginal and European heritage values.
 Recognise that surrounding land uses have the potential to impact on the Lake Claremont.
 Recognise that the lake and its surrounds have high social and cultural values within the community.
 Manage the lake and its environs as a mixed-use public/private open space, catering to a range of
needs and values that may be conflicting without appropriate management.
 Provide infrastructure as required that is consistent with the usage of that area.
4.1.2 Management Recommendations
Cultural Heritage
Recommended management actions are:
 Cultural heritage management to recognise both Aboriginal and European values.
 Heritage features are included on interpretive signs and walk trail information markers.
 Requirement for Section 18 approval for Lake Claremont Parklands Management Plan 2016-2021
checked and obtained from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs prior to implementation of any
recommended actions.
 Verify compliance with approval provisions of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) prior to
undertaking any non-standard maintenance.
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Assess the avenue of Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the lake and add
to TOC Local Government large tree Inventory to acknowledge their significance.
Add these trees to annual program of significant trees inspections arrange a preliminary inspection
by a consultant arborist and perform recommended work (if required).
Tenure and Zoning
Action is required to:
 Change the zoning of Balluruk Bushland to Parks and Recreation under the MRS and Town of
Claremont Town Planning Schemes for consistency with the broader Lake Claremont area
Impacts from Land Use
The management of impacts associated with land use is largely limited to maintaining current programs and
activities and liaising with landowners and/or managers. To that end the recommended management
actions are:
 Maintain the current water quality and nutrient-load monitoring program.
 Provide an annual report on the water quality of the lake’s surface waters to the Lake Claremont
Advisory Committee and Council.
 The Lake Claremont Advisory Committee to conduct an annual review the Scotch College Nutrient
and Irrigation Management Plan.
 Install the Henshaw drain infiltration basin with the highest priority.
 Maintain nutrient stripping basins within the Lake Claremont
 Liaise with owners/land managers of surrounding properties to ensure appropriate management of
activities on their land that could negatively affect the Lake Claremont
 Continue to provide information to the general community regarding:
o How phosphate-based fertilisers can result in negative impacts within the lake.
o Problems with weedy plants and their potential for spread into the Lake Claremont natural
areas.
Recreation Space Opportunities
Recommended management actions are:
 Activate and maintain mixed-use areas consistent with the principles of the revised 2010 Lake
Claremont Parkland Concept Plan (Now the 2016 Concept Plan).
 Maintain separation for recreational activities to minimise conflicts between different user types.
 Undertake regular monitoring and maintenance of the area and installed infrastructure in
accordance with TOC policies and procedures.
 Install additional leisure and recreation equipment such as barbeque and picnic areas, family friendly
play facilities and other items like a single set of multipurpose goals, a single soccer goal and/or a
netball hoop.
Dog Walking and Exercise
Natural Area recommended that:
 Continue to require dogs to be on-leash outside dog exercise areas.
 Ranger Services enforce requirements of Dog Act 1976 (WA) and Dog Regulations 2013 (WA).
In light of the findings of the Recreation Working Party and consideration of public submissions, Council will
determine the off lead area by:
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Enlarge the existing dog-exercise area to include the area south to Lakeway Street by modifying the
TOC policy Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127.
Enlarge the existing dog-prohibited zone out to the conservation fencing/pathway by modifying the
TOC policy Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127.
After the statutory period of advertisement, update and replace existing dog signage at Lake
Claremont.
Infrastructure for Sport and Recreation
To continue the same high standards for managing and maintaining the infrastructure :
 Undertake regular maintenance inspections and initiate repairs or other corrective activities when
required in accordance with the current TOC Asset Management Plan.
 Conduct regular surveys to determine where users come from, what activities they engage in during
their visit, and their level of satisfaction with the amenity of the Lake Claremont.
 Provide signage to indicate the presence of the café and toilets within the golf course building and
the presence of other key facilities such as exercise equipment and barbecues to users.
 Install additional parking facilities:
 at Stirling Road entrance for Lake Claremont users only; and
 in the park at bottom of Lakeway Street.
Access
While access within and around the Lake Claremont Park is currently well maintained and suited to all user
levels, including the mobility impaired, recommended actions are:
 Enhance the path network with information about key features, such as the cultural, ecological and
recreational values.
 Develop self-guided walks.
Signage
The following improvement to the interpretive and information signage will enhance the experience of
users. This can be progressed through the creation of a holistic sign plan for Lake Claremont to ensure
efficient use without creating visual pollution:
 Install directional signage, particularly in the northern portion where a number of meandering tracks
interconnect.
 Install signage to indicate the locations of key facilities, such as the café, toilets, exercise equipment,
barbecue facilities and the dog exercise area.
 Review and update information signage at Lake Claremont.
 Information signage should inform users of the lake’s health, the benefits of drying out seasonally
and status as a Conservation Category Wetland, Bush Forever site and its Environmentally Sensitive
Area designation.
 Information signage should complement self-guided walks around the.
 Action the recommendation of the 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan that directional signage
be installed at key locations (e.g. TOC Office, Train Station, Claremont on the Park) to inform
residents and visitors of the location of Lake Claremont.
 Install notice boards to promote FOLC and TOC activities at the corner of Alfred and Davies Roads,
the Cafe/Golf Club complex and at Stirling Road Park.
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Fencing
Natural Area recommended:
 Continue to install and/or maintain conservation fencing to protect revegetation areas.
Lake Views
In accordance with the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 (WA) and
weed management practices detailed in Appendix 2:
 Manage exotic vegetation in the wetland buffer at the northern end to improve the views that
enhance the connection of users’ with the waterbody of lake.
Community Engagement and Communication
Natural Area recommended the following community and engagement strategies:
 TOC facilitate the regular meeting of the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
 TOC continues to support and provide direction to the Friends of Lake Claremont.
 Investigate changing the use of the old shed in the north east from storage of lawn mowing
equipment to use by the Friends of Lake Claremont for storage of their equipment and/or to provide
a meeting location and focal point for FOLC’s works at Lake Claremont.
 When investigating the future of this shed, the old growth Paperbark tree resting on the shed
receives appropriate consideration.
 Investigate the feasibility of establishing an appropriately scaled natural and cultural heritage centre
near or on the location of the shed mentioned above.
Administration recommends the following strategies for implementation:
 Creation of a five-year implementation plan for all actions recommended within this management
plan, for clarity of the approved works and timing.
 Creation of an annual operational plan to keep the Council and community informed and updated of
activities occurring at the site.
4.2
Biophysical Values
Support information for the recommendations contained in this section appears in Appendix 1: Biophysical
and Wetland Values.
The management aims and objectives associated with managing the biophysical components of Lake
Claremont include:
 Maintain and enhance the integrity of the biophysical features through the TOC program of regular
inspections.
 Maintain the lake as a seasonal wetland
 Target management aims highlighted in key sections of this management plan.
Erosion Control
Implement the following soil management options to help protect the biophysical values of Lake Claremont:
 TOC review and record erosion associated with uncontrolled pedestrian access on the steeper slopes
below the Lakeway Estate that was noted in site assessments conducted by Natural Area.
 To ensure impacts from erosion are minimised:
o prevent uncontrolled access to erosion susceptible locations;
o integrate checking for erosion into TOC routine inspection program; and
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o Inspect erosion susceptible locations after severe storm events.
As required, implement erosion mitigation measures such as:
o installing table drains to reduce amount and velocity of water travelling down steep slopes;
o revegetating areas with unstable perched soil using local native species;
o installing brushing (i.e. non-weedy cut or broken branches) on steep erosion susceptible slopes
to assist with soil stabilisation; and/or
o installing or repairing rock footings and/or revetments where required.
Acid Sulphate Soils
Currently acid sulphate soils within the Lake Claremont are stable, to minimise the potential for negative
impacts from acid sulphate soils:
 Minimise disturbance of sediments within the wetland basin.
 Undertake appropriate investigations prior to any works that are likely to disturb subsurface soils .
 If required, undertake appropriate testing for acid sulphate soil chemical indicators.
 If warranted by outcome of review or investigative testing, develop and implement an Acid Sulphate
Soil Management Plan for the works.
 Monitor all major excavation at the park to ensure early detection of disturbed acid sulphate
material.
 Monitor pH within the water body and use as an indicator of acid sulphate soil disturbance.
Fire Management Strategies
As the trees and shrubs mature within the revegetated areas in the north, the fire hazard is likely to increase
and the following management strategies will be required:
 Continue to consult and collaborate with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DEFS)
regarding the development of Fire Management Plans for Lake Claremont.
 Perform a bushfire threat analysis using the DEFS template, including an assessment of fire fuel
loads, on a biennial basis.
 Maintain access tracks and fire control buffers in accordance with the TOC maintenance schedule
and DFES Fire Management Plans.
4.3
Lake Claremont Wetland Values
Support information for the recommendations contained in this section appears in Appendix 1: Biophysical
and Wetland Values.
The management aims associated with water quality within Lake Claremont include the following:
 Maintain and enhance the water quality within Lake Claremont using reported baseline values
(Simpson 2013 and 2014).
 Continue to implement the recommendations of the WESROC Regional Strategy for Management of
Stormwater (JDA 2002), particularly the installation of drainage swales that strip nutrients and
pollutants prior to stormwater entering the lake.
 Investigate deviations from the baseline data in an effort to identify causal factors and implement
appropriate management strategies as required.
 Continue to recognise the conservation status of the wetland as a locally significant wetland.
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Restoration works at Lake Claremont has resulted in significant improvements to water quality and the
overall health of the water body. The level of eutrophication has decreased, with flora and fauna species
present being indicators of a healthy ecosystem. The current frequency of sampling is appropriate to the
nature and management of the lake as an ephemeral conservation category wetland with demonstrated
good water quality. The following management strategies will maintain the health of the wetland and its
associated ecosystems:
 Continue existing program of water quality monitoring and reporting as the primary indicator of
wetland health.
 Provide educational information on signage, brochures and develop web-optimised resources.
 If any sampled parameter indicates a potential issue with water quality, the Town of Claremont
consider repeat sampling or an increased frequency of sampling to determine the cause and develop
an appropriate management strategy.
 With a high priority, develop a program for baseline and biennial sampling for metals and
hydrocarbons to enable review of pollutant levels that may be entering from external sources.
 Install the Henshaw drain infiltration basin with the highest priority.
 Maintain stormwater basins and sumps on an ongoing basis, ensuring their ongoing capacity to
detain and treat stormwater in the longer term.
 Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans (NIMP) and annual reporting of leaf and soil nutrient
levels, water extraction and water quality testing of groundwater bores by the lessee are required as
a condition of leasing any recreation or sporting space with the Lake Claremont
 Liaise with managers from Scotch College to obtain historical leaf and soil nutrient levels, water
extraction and water quality testing of groundwater bores data under their NIMP and establish
annual reporting to LCAC as per recommendation of 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan.
 Regularly remove weeds from within the shallow areas and islands where practicable.
 Regularly review the lake banks and steeper areas for signs of erosion, and implement suitable
control measures if required.
4.4
Flora Values
Support information for the recommendations contained in this section appears in Appendix 2: Flora and
Fungi Values.
The management aims associated with flora of the Lake Claremont include the following:
 Maintain and enhance the condition of native vegetation and flora in the lake, remnant bushland
and rehabilitated nature space.
 Ensure conservation, restoration and revegetation activities are consistent with the elements the
former Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept Plan and 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan.
 Minimise the presence of herbaceous weeds and exotic grasses through targeted chemical and
manual weed control activities.
 Manage the avenue of Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at Stirling Road Park.
 Progressively reduce the presence of exotic trees/woody weeds in the nature space and replace with
local native species.
 Maintain habitat that supports the presence of fungi species in nature spaces.
 Limit impacts associated with plant pathogens.
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Flora Management
There has been significant improvement in the both the cover and condition of native flora in the lakebed,
remnant bushland and wetland buffer due to the conservation and revegetation activities implemented
under the previous Lake Claremont management plans. The majority of the nature space in the northern
section is in very good condition. The following recommendation will enhance the existing high standard of
flora and fungi management:
 Continue the weekly inspection of remnant bushland and revegetation sites to monitor the presence
of weeds and other degrading processes.
 Broaden the species selection for conservation and revegetation planting to include difficult to grow
species, such as Banksia attenuata, Banksia menziesii and understorey shrubs, to increase species
diversity and restore the natural vegetation structure in nature spaces.
 Consider direct seeding for tertiary plant establishment within the remnant bushland and
revegetation zone.
 Undertake vegetation surveys at five yearly intervals to document longitudinal change, including
changes in species present, vegetation type and condition.
 Assess the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end and add to TOC Local
Government significant trees register to acknowledge their cultural value.
 Add these trees to annual program of Significant Trees Inspections, arrange a preliminary inspection
by a consultant arborist and perform recommended work (if required).
Regeneration and Revegetation
While revegetation activities at Lake Claremont are largely complete and have been very successful, there
will be a need at various times in the future for further works to be carried out. Recommendations for future
activities include:
 Continue to aim for maximum species diversity within nominated vegetation type/zones.
 Broaden the species selection for conservation and revegetation planting to include difficult to grow
species, such as Banksia attenuata, Banksia menziesii and understorey shrubs, to increase species
diversity and restore the natural vegetation structure in nature spaces.
 Source materials from NIASA-accredited nurseries/suppliers to minimise the potential for
introducing disease or other plant pathogens into the nature space.
 While some authorities promote the use of local provenance seed for revegetation activities, the
restricted area of the remnant bushland and restoration plantings that have been conducted mean
that seed collection from within Lake Claremont is not a pre-requisite and seed collected within 50
km will maintain the indigenous biodiversity.
 Continue to give due consideration to the social impacts of revegetation activities, particularly in
relation to blocking views of users.
 Revegetation activities continue in areas shown in the former Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept
Plan 2010.
Weed Management
Weed management will be an ongoing requirement at the Lake Claremont, as is common in bushland and
wetland nature spaces within the Perth metropolitan area. The following recommendations will enhance
weed management:
 Continue to manage weeds as per the LCAC Weed Control Matrix and this management plan.
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Ensure implementation and techniques of weed control are appropriate to the nature and scale of
the infestation.
By mutual agreement of LCAC, TOC and FOLC, perform weed mapping as required (including a
density rating) to assist with prioritising treatment.
Liaise with managers from Scotch College to relocate the garden waste stockpile from its current
location to minimise the introduction and spread of weeds from this area.
Encourage and support the efforts of FOLC and other volunteers in hand weeding activities that
support the LCAC Weed Control Matrix and TOC priorities.
Given the limited impacts to wetland fauna, continue to use Glyphosate Biactive as the primary
means of chemical weed control within the Lake Claremont .
Other chemical control agents should be considered on an as needs basis, an example being
Fusillade for the control of exotic grasses growing through local native shrubs and sedges.
In accordance with statutory requirements and TOC’s standard operating procedures, all chemical
weed control must be in performed strict compliance with approvals and/or guidelines of the
Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medical Authority (APMVA) and Western Australian Department
of Health.
Fungi Management
Fungi play a key nutrient-cycling role within an ecosystem. The perseverance of fungi at the Lake Claremont
would be encouraged and enhanced by the following recommendations:
 Develop a system to capture and record incidental sightings of fungi.
 Structured surveying of fungi by the observation of fruiting bodies such as mushrooms, toadstools,
and puffballs is an activity suited to volunteers and school groups.
 The Manager of Parks and Environment should be notified of suspected sightings of Australian
Honey Fungus (Armillaria luteobubalina) to ensure the application of appropriate management
action(s), such as the implementation of hygiene measures and/or the removal of tree stumps that
may be harbour the fungus.
Fire Management
It is recommended that Town of Claremont implement the following risk management strategies required by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Fire Pre-plan for Lake Claremont:
 Weed control.
 Monitoring fire fuel loads.
 Selectively removing dead branches and other material from nature spaces as required to reduce fire
load without affecting fauna habitat.
 Maintaining firebreaks and protection buffers between nature spaces and properties.
4.5
Fauna Values
Support information for the recommendations contained in this section appears in Appendix 3: Fauna
Values.
Lake Claremont supports a diverse range of aquatic and terrestrial fauna. The fauna management aims of
this plan include:
 Minimise negative impacts to native fauna, with particularly attention paid to avifauna and the
Chelonian colliei (Southwestern or Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle) populations.
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Continue to conserve, protect and restore a range of habitat types to support indigenous aquatic
and terrestrial fauna.
Work with Australian and State Government agencies, other western suburbs local governments,
FOLC and other community groups to maintain and enhance the diversity of native fauna that
utilises the Lake Claremont.
Fauna Management
Recommendations for fauna management include:
 Continue the quarterly surveys of terrestrial and waterbirds birds with support from community
members.
 With high priority, survey the Chelonian colliei population in Lake Claremont.
 Within two years of this management plan being adopted, design and implement baseline surveys of
other native vertebrate fauna (i.e. mammals, reptiles and amphibians) to determine what species
are currently present.
 Undertake biennial surveys (as a minimum) of vertebrate fauna (i.e. mammals, reptiles and
amphibians) to monitor population change over time due to factors such as restoration and
revegetation of nature space.
 Monitor the presence of feral and pest fauna (e.g. Eastern Long-billed Corella, Feral Cats, Honey
Bees, Red Foxes, Rabbits, Rainbow Lorikeets and Ravens) and undertake control measures when
required following TOC policies and practices.
 Continue to monitor aquatic invertebrate fauna of the lake on at least a biennial basis as an indicator
of wetland health.
 With high priority, prepare a TOC mosquito management plan utilising the Western Australian
Department of Health template and guidelines.
 Monitor and manage mosquito and midge larvae in Lake Claremont in strict compliance with the
Council approved mosquito management plan.
 Opportunities to educate and engage users, residents and school students can be maximised by
utilising community members (Claremont’s Citizen Scientists) in these fauna monitoring programs.
 Enforce the Dog Act to improve compliance in on lead areas.
Cat Management
Natural Area made the following recommendations for fauna management:
 Develop, implement and enforce a Cat Local Law within the Town of Claremont.
 Educate and inform the broader community regarding requirements of the Cat Act 2011 (WA),
including the potential for seizure of cats found free roaming.
 Inform the community that Rangers will seize cats under the provisions of the Cat Act 2011 (WA)
commencing on a date nominated by the Town of Claremont.
 Include educational information on the TOC website to inform the broader community of the
requirements and implementation of Cat Act 2011 (WA).
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5.0 Performance Objectives and Standards
5.1
Cultural and Recreational Values
Management
Category
5.1.1
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Continue to recognise the
Aboriginal and European
heritage values.
 Recognise that the lake and its
surrounds have high social and
cultural values within the
community.
 Manage Lake Claremont as a
mixed-use public/private open
space, catering to a range of
needs and values that may be
conflicting without appropriate
management.








Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
(WA)
Heritage of Western
Australia Act 1990 (WA)
TOC Policy LV124 Retention
of Heritage Places, Heritage
Areas and Heritage Precincts
TOC Town Planning Scheme
3 (TPS3) Heritage Schedule
Update 2015
Lake Claremont
Management Plan 2016-21
TOC Local Government
[Heritage] Inventory 2014
TOC Local Government large
tree Inventory 2014

Cultural heritage management to recognise both Aboriginal
and European values.
Medium-High
(2017-18)

Heritage management plan developed and
approved for the Lake Claremont site.
TOC Planning &
Development

Heritage features are included on interpretive signs and walk
trail information markers.
High
(2016-17)

Style guide for interpretative signage
completed
Funds are allocated in 2016-17 Capital
Works Budget
Interpretative signage installed
Consultation with Noongar
representatives completed and
documented.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs grants
Section 18 approval prior to
implementation of management plan.
Project specific Section 18 approvals
obtained prior to work commencing.
TOC People & Places

Trees assessed for heritage value.
If required, added to appropriate
inventory.
Trees managed as per consultants require.
TOC Planning &
Development
TOC Planning &
Development
TOC Infrastructure
Medium-High
(2017-18)

Zoning change in MRS and TOC TPS3
TOC Planning &
Development
High
(Annually)



Requirement for Section 18 approval for Lake Claremont
Parklands Management Plan 2016-21 checked and obtained
from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs prior to
implementation of any recommended actions.
High
(2016-17)
Verify compliance with approval provisions of the Aboriginal
Heritage Act 1972 (WA) prior to any non-standard
maintenance occurring.
High
(As Required)

Assess the avenue of Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at
the southern end and add to TOC Local Government large tree
Inventory to acknowledge their significance.
 Add these trees to annual program of significant trees
inspections arrange a preliminary inspection by a consultant
arborist and perform recommended work (if required).
Medium-High
(2017-18)







TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
Relevant TOC
Directorate
Tenure and Zoning
Tenure and Zoning
5.1.3
Responsibility
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
5.1.2
Measurement Criteria

Continue to provide for the
ongoing protection of the
seasonal wetland.
Metropolitan Region
Scheme
 TOC Town Planning Scheme
3 (TPS3)

Lake Claremont
 ANZEEC Guidelines for fresh
and marine water quality:
Volume 1


Change the zoning of Balluruk Bushland to Parks and
Recreation under the MRS and Town of Claremont Town
Planning Schemes for consistency with the broader Lake
Claremont area.

Recognise that surrounding
land uses have the potential to
impact on the Lake Claremont.
t


Maintain the current water quality and nutrient-load
monitoring program.
 Provide an annual report on the water quality of the lake’s
surface waters to the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee
and Council.
Annual water testing of surface waters
completed and recorded.
 LCAC and Council accept annual water
quality reports.
TOC Infrastructure
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Management
Category
Objective
Standard
Management Action

Recognise that surrounding
land uses have the potential to
impact on the Lake Claremont.
management.
Lake Claremont
Volume 1
 Lake Claremont
 Contaminated Sites Act 2003
(WA)
 Lake Claremont
Volume 1
 Metropolitan Region
Scheme
 TOC Town Planning Scheme
3 (TPS3)
 TOC Local Laws and Policies
 Lake Claremont
Volume 1

Lake Claremont


5.1.4
Responsibility
Scotch College provide nutrient and
irrigation management data to LCAC.
 LCAC accept report provided by Scotch
College
Scotch College in
collaboration with TOC
Infrastructure
That the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee to conduct an
annual review the Scotch College Nutrient and Irrigation
Management Plan.
High
(Annually)

Install the Henshaw drain infiltration basin with the highest
priority.
 Maintain nutrient stripping basins within the Lake
Claremont.
High
(2016-17)
High
(Annually)



Liaise with owners/land managers of surrounding properties
to ensure appropriate management of activities on their land
that could negatively affect the Lake Claremont.
High
(As Required)
Infiltration basin installed
TOC Infrastructure
Annual monitoring confirms that water
quality is, at worst, being maintained.
 Biennial soil testing confirms the levels of
environmental contaminants are below the
trigger values of the Contaminated Sites
Act 2003 (WA) and ANZEEC Guidelines for
fresh and marine water quality
 Surrounding developments and activities
do not negatively impact the site.
TOC Infrastructure
Phosphate levels in the water body and
sediments of Lake Claremont remain
constant, at least.
 No invasive weed species establish in the
site from surrounding areas.
TOC People and Places
TOC Infrastructure

 Continue to provide information to the general community
regarding:
o How phosphate-based fertilisers can result in negative
impacts within the lake.
 Problems with weedy plants and their potential for spread
into the Lake Claremont natural areas.
High
(As Required)

Activate and maintain mixed-use areas consistent with the
principles of the revised 2010 Lake Claremont Parkland
Concept Plan (Now the 2016 Concept Plan).
 Maintain separation for recreational activities to minimise
conflicts between different user types.
 Undertake regular monitoring and maintenance of the area
and installed infrastructure in accordance with TOC policies
and procedures.
 Install additional leisure and recreation equipment such as
barbeque and picnic areas, family friendly play facilities and
other items like a single set of multipurpose goals, a single
soccer goal and/or a netball hoop.
High
(2016-17)

TOC Planning &
Development
TOC Corporate &
Governance
Recreation Space Opportunities
Recreation Space
Opportunities



5.1.5
Manage Lake Claremont as a
management.

Priority
Recognise that the lake and its
community.
conflicting without
appropriate management.
Provide infrastructure as
required that is consistent
with usage of that area

Lake Claremont
 TOC Asset Management
Plans

Lake Claremont
 Lake Claremont Parkland
Concept Plan 2016


High
(Ongoing)





Medium-High
(2016-17)


LCAC recommended activation plan
endorsed by Council.
.
Complaints
Design criteria detailed
Documentation of decisions
Monitoring and maintenance documents
User and community surveys
Funds allocated in 2016-17 Capital Works
Budget.
Infrastructure implemented
TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
Dog Walking and Exercising
Dog Walking and
Exercise

management.



Dog Act 1976 (WA) and
2013 Regulations
Lake Claremont
Dogs in Public Places LV127
Continue to require dogs to be on-leash outside dog exercise
areas.
 Ranger Services enforce requirements of Dog Act 1976 (WA)
and Dog Regulations 2013 (WA).
High
(Ongoing)

Enlarge the existing dog-exercise area to include the area
south to Lakeway Street by modifying the TOC policy Dogs in
Public Places Policy LV127.
 Enlarge the existing dog-prohibited zone out to the
conservation fencing/pathway by modifying the TOC policy
Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127.
 After the statutory period of advertisement, update and
replace existing dog signage at Lake Claremont.
 After the statutory period of advertisement, install statutory
signage for off lead dog exercise area.
High
(2016-17)



Complaints relating to dogs
Enforcement records
 No dogs off leash outside dog exercise areas
 Ranger reports
TOC Corporate &
Governance
Modifications to LV127 advertised and
implemented
 Complaints relating to dogs
 Enforcement records
 Ranger reports
TOC Corporate &
Governance

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Management
Category
5.1.6
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Responsibility
Complaints
 Monitoring and maintenance documents
 User and community survey results
TOC Infrastructure
Infrastructure for Sport and Recreation
Infrastructure for Sport
and Recreation
5.1.7
Objective
management.
 Provide infrastructure as
required that is consistent with
usage of that area.


Lake Claremont
Undertake regular maintenance inspections and initiate
repairs or other corrective activities when required in
accordance with the current TOC Asset Management Plan
 Conduct regular surveys to determine where users come
from, what activities they engage in during their visit, and
their level of satisfaction with the amenity.
 Provide signage to indicate the presence of the café and
toilets within the golf course building and the presence of
other key facilities such as exercise equipment and barbecues
 Install additional parking facilities:
o at Stirling Road entrance for users only; and
o at bottom of Lakeway Street.

High
(Ongoing)

High
(2016-17)

High
(2016-17)

High
(2016-17)



Funds allocated in 2016-17 Capital Works
Budget.
 Installation completed

TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
Access
Access
community.
usage of that area.


Lake Claremont

Enhance the path network with information about key
features, such as the cultural, ecological and recreational
values.



Develop self-guided walks.
High
(2016-17)




5.1.8
Key features identified.
Directional signage installed.
completed
Works Budget
Interpretative signage installed
Provision of walk paths
Determine features to highlight at various
locations
Installation of signage
Provision of information in an appropriate
format for neighbouring community and
users
completed
Number and location of signs documented
Documentation of the review process
Installation of signs to/from lake and public
transport
Lake Claremont values highlighted
Signs inform and educate the wider
community
Messages are informative and easily
interpretable
Signage is resistant to graffiti
Works Budget
TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure
Signage
Signage
community.
management.
usage of that area.


Lake Claremont
 Install directional signage, particularly in the northern portion
where a number of meandering tracks interconnect.
 Install signage to indicate the locations of key facilities, such
as the café, toilets, exercise equipment, barbecue facilities
and the dog exercise area.
 Review and update information signage at Lake Claremont.
 Information signage should inform users of the lake’s health,
the benefits of drying out seasonally and status as a
Conservation Category Wetland, Bush Forever site and its
Environmentally Sensitive Area designation.
 Information signage should complement self-guided walks.
 Action the recommendation of the 2010 Lake Claremont
Management Plan that directional signage be installed at key
locations (e.g. TOC Office, Train Station, Claremont on the
Park) to inform residents and visitors of the location of Lake
Claremont.
 Install notice boards to promote FOLC and TOC activities at
the corner of Alfred and Davies Roads, the Cafe/Golf Club
complex and at Stirling Road Park.
High
(2016-17)









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Management
Category
5.1.9
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Responsibility
Fencing
Fencing
 Continue to provide for the
seasonal wetland.
management.

Lake Claremont

Continue to install and/or maintain conservation fencing to
protect revegetation areas.
High
(Ongoing)

Length, type and location of fencing
installed
 Inspection and maintenance activities
 Outcomes of flora and vegetation surveys
TOC Infrastructure
community.
management.

Lake Claremont

Manage exotic vegetation in the wetland buffer at the
northern end to improve the views that enhance the
connection of users’ with the waterbody of lake.
High
(As Required)

Weed management of seedlings and
saplings and Council approved removal of
exotic tree
 Viewing corridors to waterbody maintained
TOC Infrastructure
 TOC continues to support the activities of the Lake Claremont
Advisory Committee.
 TOC continues to support and collaborate with the Friends of
Lake Claremont.
High
(As Required)
TOC Infrastructure
 Investigate changing the use of the old shed in the north east
from storage of lawn mowing equipment to use by the
Friends of Lake Claremont for storage of their equipment
and/or to provide a meeting location and focal point for
FOLC’s works at lake Claremont.
 When investigating the future of this shed, the old growth
Paperbark tree resting on the shed receives appropriate
consideration.
Medium High
(2017-18)
 Meeting minutes/documentation of
discussions
 Minutes of LCAC meeting tabled with
Council through OCM agenda.
 Works carried out by the FOLC community
group
 FOLC-TOC relationship to implement
decisions
 Design criteria
 Quoting of construction activities
 Funds are allocated in 2017-18 Capital
Works Budget
 Usage of shed by FOLC
 Investigate the feasibility of establishing an appropriately
scaled natural and cultural heritage centre near or on the
location of the shed mentioned above.
Medium-High
(2017-18)
decisions
 Choice of appropriate location
 Design criteria
 Funds allocated in 2017-18 Capital Works
Budget.
 Installation completed
 Tendering of construction activities
 Usage of centre by community groups,
h l
d h
TOC Infrastructure
5.1.10 Lake Views
Lake Views

5.1.11 Community Engagement and Communication
Community
Engagement and
Communication
seasonal wetland.
community.
mixed-use public/private c open
management.
usage of that area

Lake Claremont
TOC Infrastructure
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Management
Category
Community
Engagement and
Communication
(continued)
5.2
Standard
seasonal wetland.
community.
 Manage the Lake Claremontas a
management.

Lake Claremont
Management Action
Priority
Responsibility
 Creation of a five-year implementation plan for all actions
recommended within this management plan, for clarity of the
approved works and timing.
High
(2016-17)
decisions
 Council endorse LCAC recommended
implementation plan
TOC Infrastructure
 Creation of an annual operational plan to keep the Council
and community informed and updated of activities occurring
at site.
High
(Ongoing)
decisions
 Council endorse LCAC recommended
operational plan
TOC Infrastructure
Responsibility
Inspection outcomes
Area of erosion treated
 Erosion treatment methods
 Effectiveness of treatment
 Revegetation as required
TOC Infrastructure
Biophysical Values
Management
Category
5.2.1
Objective
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Erosion Control
Erosion Control
 Maintain and enhance the
integrity of the biophysical
features through the TOC
program of regular inspections.
 Maintain the lake as a seasonal
wetland
 Target management aims
highlighted in key sections of
this management plan.

Lake Claremont
TOC review and record erosion associated with uncontrolled
pedestrian access on the steeper slopes below the Lakeway
Estate that was noted in site assessments conducted by
Natural Area.
 Integrate checking for erosion into TOC routine inspection
program.

High
(2016-17)

Inspect erosion susceptible locations after severe storm
events.
High
(As Required)

Review and prevent uncontrolled access to erosion
susceptible locations.
Medium-High
(2017-2018)

After review, prevent uncontrolled access to erosion
susceptible locations.
Medium-High
(Ongoing)
 Implement erosion mitigation measures such as:
o installing table drains to reduce amount and velocity of
water travelling down steep slopes;
o revegetating areas with unstable perched soil using local
native species;
o installing brushing (i.e. non-weedy cut or broken
branches) on steep erosion susceptible slopes to assist
with soil stabilisation; and/or
o installing or repairing rock footings and/or revetments
where required.
High
(2016-17)


High
(2016-17)
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Management
Category
5.2.2
Standard
Management Action
Responsibility
 Maintain and enhance the integrity  Environmental Protection Act
of the biophysical features through
1986 (WA)
the TOC program of regular
inspections.
(WA)
 Department of Environment
wetland
Regulation (DER) Guideline:
Identification and
highlighted in key sections of this
investigation of acid sulfate
management plan.
soils and acidic landscapes.
 DER Guideline: Treatment
and management of soil and
water in acid sulfate soil
landscapes
 Lake Claremont Management
Plan 2016-21
 Maintain and enhance the integrity  Environmental Protection Act
of the biophysical features through
1986 (WA)
inspections.
(WA)
 Department of Environment
wetland
Regulation (DER) Guideline:
Identification and
investigation of acid sulfate
management plan.
soils and acidic landscapes.
 DER Guideline: Treatment
and management of soil and
water in acid sulfate soil
landscapes
 DER Guideline: Managing
urban development in acid
sulfate soil areas.
 Western Australian Planning
Commission (WAPC) Planning
Bulletin 64/2009
 WAPC Acid Sulfate Soils:
Planning Guidelines
Plan 2016-21
No change in pH levels of lake waterbody,
sediments or surrounding soils.
 Acid sulphate soils (ASS) not disturbed
without the development of ASS
management plan.
TOC Infrastructure
To minimise the potential for negative impacts from in situ acid
sulphate soils:
o Minimise disturbance of sediments within the wetland
basin.
 Monitor pH within the water body and use as an indicator
of acid sulphate soil disturbance.
High
(Ongoing)

To minimise the potential for negative impacts from disturbed
acid sulphate soils:
o Undertake appropriate investigations prior to any works
that are likely to disturb subsurface soils.
o If required, undertake appropriate testing for acid sulphate
soil chemical indicators.
o If warranted by outcome of review or investigative testing,
develop and implement an Acid Sulphate Soil Management
Plan for the works.
o Monitor all major excavation to ensure early of disturbed
acid sulphate material.
High
(As Required)

 Continue to consult and collaborate with the DEFS regarding the
development of DEFS Fire Management Plans for the Lake
Claremont.
 Complete baseline bushfire threat analysis using the DEFS
template, including an assessment of fire fuel loads.
Medium-High
(Annual)
Medium-High
(Autumn 2017)
 Perform a bushfire threat analysis using the DEFS template,
including an assessment of fire fuel loads, on a biennial basis.
Low-Medium
(Autumn 2019)
 Perform a bushfire threat analysis using the DEFS template,
including an assessment of fire fuel loads, on a biennial basis.
Low
(Autumn 2022)






No change in pH levels of lake waterbody,
Acid sulphate soils (ASS) not disturbed
without the development of ASS
management plan.
Investigations to determine type and extent
of acid sulphate soils present.
Preparation and implementation of an ASS
management plan.
Appropriate monitoring protocols
implemented during any sediment
disturbance activities.
Implementation:
Responsible TOC
Directorate
Oversight: TOC
Infrastructure
Fire Management Strategies
Fire Management
Strategy
 Maintain and enhance the integrity  Bushfire Act 1954 (WA)
of the biophysical features through  Department of Fire &
Management Services (DEFS)
inspections.
Fire Management Plans
Plan 2016-21
management plan.
 Maintain access tracks and fire control buffers in accordance
with the TOC maintenance schedule and DFES Fire Management
Plans.
5.3
Priority
Acid Sulphate Soils
Acid Sulphate Soils
5.2.3
Objective
Inspection outcomes
DEFS Fire Management Plan
 Bushfire Threat Analyses
 Fire Fuel Load Assessments
 Tracks and control buffers maintained

TOC Infrastructure

High
(As Required)
Wetland Values
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Management
Category
5.3.1
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Responsibility
Water Quality
Water Quality
 Maintain and enhance the water
 ANZECC water quality
quality within Lake Claremont
guidelines
using reported baseline data
Plan 2016-21
 Investigate deviations from the
baseline values in an effort to
identify causal factors and
implement appropriate
management strategies as
required.
 Continue to recognise the
conservation status of the wetland
as a locally significant wetland.

Continue existing program of water quality monitoring and
reporting as the primary indicator of wetland health.
 If any sampled parameter indicates a potential issue with water
quality, the Town of Claremont consider repeat sampling or an
increased frequency of sampling to determine the cause and
develop an appropriate management strategy.
High
(As Required)

LCAC endorsed annual reports
tabled at OCM.
 Environmental water quality of the lake water
body maintained or improved.
TOC Infrastructure
 Investigate deviations from the
baseline values in an effort to
identify causal factors and
implement appropriate
management strategies as
required.

Contaminated Sites Act 2003
(WA)
 National Environment
Protection (Assessment of
Site Contamination) Measure
1999 (Aust)
 ANZECC water quality
guidelines
Plan 2016-21
 With a high priority, develop a program for baseline sampling for
metals and hydrocarbons to enable review of pollutant levels
that may be entering from external sources.
High
(Summer 2017)

TOC Infrastructure
 Perform biennial sampling for metals and hydrocarbons to
enable review of pollutant levels that may be entering from
external sources.
Medium
(Summer 2019)
Baseline survey completed
Biennial surveys completed
 LCAC endorsed sampling reports
tabled at OCM
 Deviations from guideline and baseline
values investigated
 Corrective and management actions
 Perform biennial sampling for metals and hydrocarbons to
enable review of pollutant levels that may be entering from
external sources.
Low
(Summer 2021)
 Continue to implement the
recommendations of the WESROC
Regional Strategy for
Management of Stormwater (JDA
2002), particularly the installation
of drainage swales that strip
nutrients and pollutants prior to
stormwater entering the lake.
 Continue to recognise the
conservation status of the
wetland as a locally significant
wetland.

ANZECC water quality
guidelines
Plan 2016-21

Install the Henshaw drain infiltration basin with the highest
priority.
High
(ASAP)

Drain installed.
Water quality maintained or enhanced
TOC Infrastructure
Maintain stormwater basins and sumps on an ongoing basis,
ensuring their ongoing capacity to detain and treat stormwater
in the longer term.
Medium
(As Required)

Inspection outcomes
Maintenance records
 Water quality maintained or enhanced
TOC Infrastructure
Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans (NIMP) and annual
reporting of leaf and soil nutrient levels, water extraction and
water quality testing of groundwater bores by the lessee are
required as a condition of leasing any recreation or sporting
space with the Lake Claremont.
 Liaise with managers from Scotch College to obtain historical leaf
and soil nutrient levels, water extraction and water quality
testing of groundwater bores data under their NIMP.
High
(As Required)

TOC Infrastructure
High
(2016-17)

Establish annual reporting of Scotch College NIMP data to LCAC
as per recommendation of 2010 Lake Claremont Management
Plan.
Medium-High
(2017-18)


ANZECC water quality
guidelines
Plan 2016-21
 Soctch College NIMP








Data obtained from Scotch College
Summary report tabled with LCAC
TOC Infrastructure
Data obtained from Scotch College
Annual report tabled with LCAC
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Management
Category
Objective
5.4
Flora Values
5.4.1
Flora Management
Flora Management
Flora Management
5.4.2
Standard
Responsibility
Inspection outcomes
Fungi and vegetation survey outcomes by
target area, including development of species
list completed
 Use of quadrats, transects and photo
monitoring points to measure diversity and
weed presence over time
 Survey outcomes incorporated in relevant
management plan
TOC Infrastructure
Reports from consultant arborist
Heritage assessment report
 Documentation of decisions
 Records of tree mainetnce
 Listing on TOC Local Government [Heritage]
Inventory and TOC Local Government large
tree Inventory
TOC Planning &
Development
TOC Infrastructure
 Ensure conservation, restoration
and revegetation activities are
consistent with the recreation
elements the former Lake
Claremont Parkland: Concept
Plan and 2010 Lake Claremont
Management Plan
 Manage the avenue of Moreton
Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at
Stirling Road Park.
Heritage of Western Australia
Act 1990 (WA)
 TOC Policy LV124 Retention
of Heritage Places, Heritage
Areas and Heritage Precincts
 TOC Town Planning Scheme 3
(TPS3) Heritage Schedule
Update 2015
Plan 2016-21
 TOC Local Government
[Heritage] Inventory 2014
 TOC Local Government large
tree Inventory 2014
 Assess the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern
end and add to TOC Local Government significant trees register
to acknowledge their cultural value.
 Add these trees to annual program of Significant Trees
Inspections, arrange a preliminary inspection by a consultant
arborist and perform recommended work (if required).
High
(2016-17)

EPBC Act 1999 (Cwlth)
 Environmental Protection
(Clearing of Native
Vegetation) Regulations 2004
(WA)
 Wildlife Conservation Act
1950 (WA)
 WAPC Bushforver
 DER Environmentally Sensitive
Area
Plan 2016-21
 Continue to aim for maximum species diversity within nominated
vegetation type/zones.
 Source materials from NIASA-accredited nurseries/suppliers to
minimise the potential for introducing disease or other plant
pathogens into the nature space of the park.
 Continue to give due consideration to the social impacts of
revegetation activities, particularly in relation to blocking views
of users.
 Revegetation activities continue in areas shown in the former
k Cl the speciesklselection
d C for conservation
l 20 0 and revegetation
 Broaden
High
(Ongoing)




 Undertake baseline fungi and vegetation survey to document
species present, vegetation type and condition.
Medium-High
(2017-18)
 Undertake fungi and vegetation surveys at five yearly intervals to
document longitudinal change, including changes in species
present, vegetation type and condition.
Low
(2020-21)
 Broaden the species selection for conservation and revegetation
planting to include difficult to grow species, such as Banksia
attenuata, Banksia menziesii and understorey shrubs, to increase
species diversity and restore the natural vegetation structure in
nature spaces.
Medium
(2018-19)
 Consider direct seeding for tertiary plant establishment within
the remnant bushland and revegetation zone.

High
(Ongoing)


 Continue the weekly inspection of remnant bushland and
revegetation sites to monitor the presence of weeds and other
degrading processes.
Priority
condition of native vegetation
and flora in the lake, remnant
bushland and rehabilitated
nature space.
 Minimise the presence of
herbaceous weeds and exotic
grasses through targeted
chemical and manual weed
control activities.
 Progressively reduce the
presence of exotic trees/woody
weeds in the nature space and
replace with local native species.
 Limit impacts associated with
plant pathogens.

EPBC Act 1999 (Cwlth)
Environmental Protection
(Clearing of Native
Vegetation) Regulations 2004
(WA)
Wildlife Conservation Act
1950 (WA)
WAPC Bushforver
DER Environmentally Sensitive
Area
Lake Claremont Management
Plan 2016-21
Management Action


Low-Medium
(2019-20)

Regeneration and Revegetation
Regeneration and
Revegetation
nature space.
 Ensure conservation, restoration
and revegetation activities are
consistent with the recreation
elements the former Lake
Claremont Parkland: Concept
Plan and 2010 Lake Claremont
Management Plan.
 Maintain habitat that supports
the presence of fungi species in
nature spaces.
 Limit impacts associated with
plant pathogens.

planting to include difficult to grow species, such as Banksia
attenuata, Banksia menziesii and understorey shrubs, to increase
species diversity and restore the natural vegetation structure in
nature spaces.
 While some authorities promote the use of local provenance
seed for revegetation activities, the restricted area of the
remnant bushland and restoration plantings that have been
conducted mean that seed collection from within Lake
Claremont Park is not a pre-requisite and seed collected within
50 km will maintain the indigenous biodiversity.




Low-Medium
(Opportunistic)

2
Area revegetated (i.e.: m , ha)
Success criteria met (e.g.: 75% seedling
survival after two years)
Less than 5% weed presence, including
priority or declared weeds
Use of quadrats, transects and photo
monitoring points to measure species
diversity over time
Consideration is given to the views of park
users and nearby residents when planning
and implementing revegetation works
Certified source of tubestock/seed
TOC Infrastructure
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Management
Category
5.4.3
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Maintain and enhance the
nature space.
control activities.
 Progressively reduce the
presence of exotic trees/woody
weeds in the nature space and
replace with local native species.

Health Act 1911 (WA)
Health (Pesticides)
Regulations 2011 (WA)
Plan 2016-21

Continue to manage weeds as per the Lake Claremont Weed
Control Matrix and this management plan
Ensure implementation and techniques of weed control are
appropriate to the nature and scale of the infestation.
Encourage and support the efforts of FOLC and other volunteers
in hand weeding activities that support the Lake Claremont
Weed Control Matrix and TOC priorities.
In accordance with statutory requirements and TOC’s standard
operating procedures, all chemical weed control must be in
performed strict compliance with approvals and/or guidelines of
the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medical Authority
(APMVA) and Western Australian Department of Health.
Other chemical control agents should be considered on an as
needs basis, an example being Fusillade for the control of exotic
grasses growing through local native shrubs and sedges.
Given the limited impacts to wetland fauna, continue to use
Glyphosate Biactive as the primary means of chemical weed
control within the Lake Claremont.
High
(Ongoing)
 Liaise with managers from Scotch College to relocate the garden
waste stockpile from its current location to minimise the
introduction and spread of weeds from this area.
 By mutual agreement of LCAC, TOC and FOLC, perform weed
mapping as required (including a density rating) to assist with
prioritising treatment.







Responsibility
TOC Infrastructure

Areas of weeds treated
Effectiveness of weed control
2
Areas treated (i.e.: m , ha)
Success criteria achieved (e.g.: 90% kill or
removal rate)
Use of quadrats, transects and photo
monitoring points to assess weed presence
before and after treatment and over time
Spray records from contractors
High
(2016-17)

Stockpile relocated
TOC Infrastructure
Scotch College
Low-Medium
(As Agreed)

Weed mapping implemented as required
TOC Infrastructure
Friends of Lake
Claremont (FOLC)
Medium-High
(2017-18)

Report system for incident sightings
implemented
 Survey completed
 Baseline fungi species list documented
 Report system for sightings implemented
TOC Infrastructure
Documentation associated with planning
Installation of infrastructure
TOC Infrastructure





Fungi Management
Fungi Management
5.4.5
Weed Management
Weed Management
5.4.4
Priority

Maintain habitat that supports
nature spaces.

Plan 2016-21
 Develop a system to capture and record incidental sightings of
fungi.
 Structured surveying of fungi by the observation of fruiting
bodies such as mushrooms, toadstools, and puffballs is an
activity suited to volunteers and school groups.

Plan 2016-21

The Manager of Parks and Environment should be notified of
suspected sightings of Australian Honey Fungus (Armillaria
luteobubalina) to ensure the application of appropriate
management action(s), such as the implementation of hygiene
measures and/or the removal of tree stumps that may be
harbour the fungus.
High
(2016-17)
Fire Management
Fire Management
Maintain and enhance the
nature space.
control activities.
 Maintain habitat that supports
nature spaces.

Bushfire Act 1954 (WA)
Department of Fire &
Management Services (DEFS)
Fire Management Plans
Plan 2016-21



Claremont implement the following risk management
strategies required by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services Fire Pre-plan for Lake Claremont:
o Weed control.
o Monitoring fire fuel loads.
o Selectively removing dead branches and other
material from nature spaces as required to reduce
fire load without affecting fauna habitat.
o Maintaining firebreaks and protection buffers
between nature spaces and properties.
High
(On Going)


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Management
Category
Objective
5.5
Fauna Values
5.5.1
Fauna Management
Fauna Management
Minimise negative impacts to
native fauna, with particularly
attention paid to avifauna and
the Chelodian colliei
(Southwestern or Narrowbreasted Snake-necked Turtle)
populations.
 Continue to conserve, protect
and restore a range of habitat
types to support indigenous
aquatic and terrestrial fauna.
 Work with Australian and State
Government agencies, other
western suburbs local
governments, FOLC and other
community groups to maintain
and enhance the diversity of
native fauna that utilises the Lake
Claremont.

native fauna.
Claremont.
 Work with ... FOLC and other
Claremont.

Standard
Management Action
Wildlife Conservation Act
1950 (WA)
 Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act
1999 (Cwlth)
Plan 2016-21
 Continue the quarterly surveys of terrestrial and waterbirds birds
with support from community members.
 Enforce the Dog Act to improve compliance in on lead areas.
High
(On Going)
High
(On Going)

 With high priority, survey the Chelonian colliei population in
Lake Claremont.
 Biennial follow up survey of Chelonian colliei population in
Lake Claremont.
 Within two years of this management plan being adopted, design
and implement baseline surveys of other native vertebrate fauna
(i.e. mammals, reptiles and amphibians) to determine what
species are currently present.
 Monitor the presence of feral and pest fauna (e.g. Eastern Longbilled Corella, Feral Cats, Honey Bees, Red Foxes, Rabbits,
Rainbow Lorikeets and Ravens) and undertake control measures
when required following TOC policies and practices.
 Undertake biennial surveys (as a minimum) of vertebrate fauna
(i.e. mammals, reptiles and amphibians) to monitor population
change over time due to factors such as restoration and
revegetation of nature space.
 Continue to monitor aquatic invertebrate fauna of the lake on at
least a biennial basis as an indicator of wetland health.
High
(On Going)
Medium
(2018-19)
Medium
(2018-19)


Health Act 1911 (WA)
WA Health Department
Guidance Notes
 WA Health Department
Management Plan template
Plan 2016-21



Plan 2016-21
 With high priority, prepare a TOC mosquito management plan
utilising the Western Australian Department of Health template
and guidelines.

Monitor and manage mosquito and midge larvae in Lake
Claremont in strict compliance with the Council approved
mosquito management plan.

Opportunities to educate and engage
users, residents and school students can be maximised by
utilising community members (Claremont’s Citizen Scientists) in
these fauna monitoring programs.

Priority
Medium
(2018-19)
Bird surveys completed
Responsibility
TOC Infrastructure

Ranger reports
 Complaints relating to dogs
 Enforcement records
TOC Corporate and
Governance
Turtle population study documented
Baseline fauna species list, updated over time
as further surveys are carried out.
 Results of biennial surveys
 Continued presence and return of previously
locally extinct diversity in aquatic and dryland
species
 Surveys of feral and pest animal populations
documented
TOC Infrastructure
Plan documented
Monitoring records
 Treatment records (if required)
TOC Corporate &
Governance

Low
(2020-21)
High
(Biennially)
High
(Winter 2016)


High
(On Ongoing)
Medium
(Opportunistic)

Media and event promotion
TOC Infrastructure
TOC People & Places
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Management
Category
5.5.2
Objective
Standard
Management Action
Priority
Responsibility
Cat Management
native fauna, with particularly
attention paid to avifauna and
the Chelodian colliei
(Southwestern or Narrowbreasted Snake-necked Turtle)
populations.
Claremont.



Cat Act 2011 (WA)
Plan 2016-21
 Develop, implement and enforce a Cat Local Law or Policy within
the Town of Claremont.
 Educate and inform the broader community regarding
requirements of the Cat Act 2011 (WA), including the potential
for seizure of cats found free roaming.
 Inform the community that Rangers will seize cats under the
provisions of the Cat Act 2011 (WA) commencing on a date
nominated by the Town of Claremont.
 Include educational information on the TOC website to inform
the broader community of the requirements and
implementation of Cat Act 2011 (WA).
High
(2016-17)







Development of the Town of Claremont Cat
Local Law
Education process associated with the
announcing of the local law
Inclusion and maintaining of information on
the Town website
Cat predated wildlife
Ranger reports
Complaints relating to feral and
free-roaming cats
Enforcement records
TOC Corporate &
Governance
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6.0 Review of Management Recommendations from 2010 Management Plan
The information detailed in this section is the outcomes of Natural Area’s review of recommendations from the 2010 Management Plan. Natural Area concluded that many recommendations had been completed, with some that are
ongoing (e.g.: weed control) and a small number that have not been completed. Natural Area’s comments on the status of each appear below. The final column provides a reference to topics in the Lake Claremont Management Plan
2016-2021 with cross referencing of documents updated by TOC.
2010 Recommendation
2015 Management Reference
2014 Status
Surrounding Land Use
Groundwater Management
1
2
The Town of Claremont should employ a suitable
consultant to investigate and report on the nature and
extent of groundwater flow and contamination from the
refuse disposal site.
Council should consult with the Department of
Environment and Conservation to develop a suitable
ground water management strategy in the light of
potential saltwater intrusion.
Complete. Carried out by WESROC through a stormwater study in 2002 carried out by
JDA; information included in the Perth Groundwater Atlas; water quality testing
indicates no contamination from the refuse disposal site. No further studies required.
Conductivity results suggest a slight upward trend, which could be an indicator of saltwater intrusion. However, other water quality indicators such as invertebrates
indicate the wetland is still fresh. Continued monitoring suggested.
No further action required as a review is currently underway
Appendix 2 Section 2.2.5
The Town of Claremont produces a groundwater use report; however, there is no
monitoring of other locations such as school and private bores. As groundwater use is
not isolated to a single location, a review of bore use within the broader locale could
be investigated in association with the Department of Water, with a view to other
users having similar plans and monitoring requirements.
Nutrient and Irrigation Management
3
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Ensure that fertiliser and irrigation use is minimised on
lands surrounding Lake Claremont. Seek appropriate
professional advice on the minimal quantities of fertiliser
and irrigation necessary to maintain parks and ovals in an
acceptable condition. Research turf species suited to low
fertiliser and irrigation. Specifically:
That the Town of Claremont prepare a nutrient and
irrigation management plan for Cresswell Oval and Stirling
Road Park. These plans need to ensure that fertiliser and
irrigation use is minimised.
If the Lake Claremont Golf Course is to remain as a golf
course or contain park, then a nutrient and irrigation
management plan should be prepared to ensure that
fertiliser and irrigation use is minimised in this area.
That Scotch College prepare a nutrient and irrigation
management plan for the school grounds, in particular the
ovals. Once in place, the plan should be regularly audited
by Council.
4
There should be no additional direct discharge of surface
water into the lake via any new drainage network.
5
The Town of Claremont should ensure that all future
Complete. Town of Claremont is a member of the ICLEI and Department of Water
Waterwise Council Program. Irrigation Management Plan developed and
implemented. Nutrient testing carried out to determine appropriate levels of fertiliser
on turfed areas, and those used are phosphate free.
No additional action required
The Town of Claremont is also a participant in a UWA turf study to investigate the
suitability of turf species and soil amendments to minimise water and fertiliser use.
Fertiliser application and irrigation volumes are monitored and applied at low rates to
minimise grass growth and thus reduce the need for mowing.
The golf course has been reduced to a par 3 course, with significant areas returned to
nature or recreation space. Recreation space is covered by irrigation management
and nutrient testing to minimise and target fertiliser application.
Scotch College has prepared a nutrient and irrigation management plan, however it is
not audited by Council. It is suggested that an annual report is a more appropriate
method of Council confirming implementation by the College.
Nutrient stripping basins on all drains entering Lake Claremont, including one from
Scotch College. The Town of Claremont no longer installs piped networks, with
infiltration in source areas seen as a more appropriate management strategy.
NIMP required
NIMP required
Appendix 2: Section 2.5.1
Appendix 2: Section 2.0
It is suggested that any changes to the Lake and its surrounds are regularly monitored
that could result in direct discharge to the lake. This includes various practices at
Scotch College associated with parking, storage of equipment and garden waste, for
example.
Requirement included as a condition for planning approvals.
Ongoing
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6
developments within the Lake Claremont catchment area
retain all stormwater on site.
The Town of Claremont should investigate the
construction of vegetated wetlands or other appropriate
nutrient and sediment stripping devices on the relevant
drain(s) which empty into Lake Claremont, using the
results of the water quality monitoring to identify priority
sites.
2014 Status
Largely complete – refer also Section 6.4. Nutrient stripping basins and living streams
created for drains entering the lake; with the swale for Henshaw currently being
designed by Landcorp. If required, other nutrient stripping basins or swales will be
constructed on an as needs basis.
Henshaw Drain needs to be modified so that stormwater infiltrates in to
the lake and superficial aquifer via a nutrient stripping vegetated swale.
Conservation and Recreation Zoning
7
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Establish clear delineation of Lake Claremont into
conservation and recreation zones to achieve the following
outcomes:
Both upland and wetland communities are represented in
the conservation area.
Restricted public access within the conservation area with
no access to open water.
Provision of appropriate infrastructure in the conservation
area to address path erosion issues. (i.e. boardwalk
construction, semi-permeable path materials, moving the
lake path and fence west with agreement from Scotch
College).
The conservation area is a "Dogs on-leash" only zone
The recreation area is restricted to areas of existing turf
around the perimeter of the reserve.
Any existing exotic species (i.e. Fig trees) are confined to
the recreation area. If Fig trees are removed it should be
(vi)
through a staged process in conjunction with replacement
with appropriate native species.
Provision of appropriate infrastructure within the
recreation area (i.e. picnic areas, cycle paths, dog exercise
(vii) areas). Provision of modern picnic facilities in suitable
locations in John and Jean Mulder Park and Stirling Road
Park.
Review the provision of additional car parking facilities and
(viii)
signage to facilitate access from public transport.
That the north west area of the reserve below the former
drive-in theatre site be reserved as a conservation and
8
wildlife observation zone. The only public facilities to be
provided in this area should be an unobtrusive path.
(v)
In progress – Parkland Concept Plan developed in 2010, continues to be
implemented, 2014 management plan consistent with the concept plan.
Complete.
Fencing and signage installed around lake bank buffer area indicating no entry, and
dogs prohibited from entering the lake bed.
Complete. Paths in good repair, appropriate boardwalk construction, fence installed
between Lake Claremont and Scotch College. Suggested that the fence is adapted for
turtle access.
Complete. Detailed in Parkland Concept Plan.
Complete. Detailed in Parkland Concept Plan.
In progress. Priorities for removal of exotic species identified by the Town of
Claremont, with removal carried out in a manner that minimises the potential for
other impacts, such as erosion. Removal also considers the establishment and
maturing of revegetation species.
Complete. This plan recommends the consideration of some further infrastructure,
such as barbecues and picnic tables in the vicinity of active recreational areas. Toilets
are also recommended.
Incomplete. Parking in vicinity of Stirling Road often used as an overflow parking area
by those visiting Scotch College.
See Figure 7.7.
No further action required
Ongoing education required
Subject to regular inspection of assets and infrastructure
Sections 4.0 and 5.0 of this plan.
Sections 2.1.2 and 4.1 of this plan.
Appendix 2 Flora and Vegetation Values, Section 1.5 Weeds
Further signage to advise users of the conservation value.
Complete.
Lakeway Drive-in Site
9
(i)
(ii)
Prior to the former Lakeway Drive-in site being developed,
the Town of Claremont make a stated requirement on the
Certificate of Title (s) to ensure;
That the existing topography of the land is generally
retained, that is, the land falls to the north west and all
storm water is disposed of in a suitably designed sump
located in the north west corner of the site.
Retention of the existing vegetation where possible. In
particular ensure no felling of trees for views.
Complete. Planning requirements detailed on Town of Claremont
Website: http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/Lakeway_
DesignGuidelines_amended_august09.sflb.ashx
Complete. Considered during subdivision process and implementation of 2007
revegetation plan.
Complete.
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Impose a fencing requirement to restrict access through
Fencing installed and pathways provided.
the regenerating bushland.
Preferential use of local and Western Australian plant
species in the landscaping of the Lakeway Drive-in site. The In progress. Revegetation list developed from appropriate sources, staged removal of
use of environmental or potential environmental weed
exotic species being carried out, weed control strategies continue to be implemented.
species and deciduous trees is avoided.
That council in conjunction with the developer undertake
an environmental education program for residents
including the following:
Ongoing education required
(i)
The consequences of excessive water and fertiliser use
Carried out through ICLEI/Waterwise Council Programs
Ongoing
(ii)
The impact of dumping garden waste in the reserve
Carried out through various WESROC programs, and Keep Australia Beautiful events.
Ongoing
Appropriate local and Western Australian plant species for
use in gardens and landscaping
Information on environmental weeds and their impact on
natural areas
That Council ensure that appropriate dense vegetation is
provided on the southern and eastern embankments of
the Drive-in site to prevent erosion and provide a buffer to
the development.
Complete. Carried out through various WESROC programs, including the native plant
subsidy scheme.
Ongoing
(iii)
(iv)
10
(iii)
(iv)
11
Information provided on Friends of Lake Claremont website
Ongoing
Ongoing maintenance of revegetation – Appendix 2
Revegetation activities very successful in providing dense buffer areas.
Lake Claremont Golf Course
12
To be completed following recommendations from the
Golf Course Stakeholder Reference Group.
In progress. The golf course is now a 9-hole course, with consideration of continued
operation in the future current.
Section 2.2 of this plan.
Water Quality and Quantity
13
14
15
That the Town of Claremont should institute a water
quality monitoring program to measure both the lake
health and nutrient inputs. Samples of water should be
taken regularly (e.g. monthly, bimonthly or quarterly) to
provide an ongoing record of nutrient concentrations and
to identify hotspots. Monitoring should include sites
located within drains to identify nutrients and
contaminants entering from surrounding land uses (i.e.
stormwater drains, refuse site). Sampling should also occur
within Lake Claremont itself to monitor its health over
time.
Council should implement a range of strategies to improve
water quality in Lake Claremont. Council should continue
to seek professional advice on means to improve water
quality in the lake.
Retain the lake's natural water fluctuations (i.e. Lake
Claremont to be managed as a seasonal wetland). The use
of bore water to maintain water levels in the lake should
not be considered (except under exceptional
circumstances and not until the sources of significant
water recharge of the lake has been investigated).
Appendix 1 Section 2.2
Ongoing. Results available, program will be continued.
Nutrient stripping basins have been installed at various locations around the lake, and
water quality monitoring results show that improvement has occurred over time.
Appendix 1 Section 2.2
This plan and Appendix 1
The lake will continue to be managed as a seasonal wetland. In support of this
decision, the Town of Claremont bore water extraction licence precludes the use of
groundwater to maintain water levels within the lake.
Acid Sulphate Soils
16
Conduct an Acid Sulphate Soils / Potential Acid Sulphate
Soils assessment to ground-truth the current risk maps
produced by the Department of Environment, as Lake
Claremont falls in an area at "high risk of acid sulphate
Complete. Soil assessment carried out as part of data collection for SLIP Portal. No
excavation will occur below groundwater level without core sampling to check for
actual or potential acid sulphate soils prior to disturbance being undertaken.
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soils or potential acid sulphate soils". This should be
completed before any earthworks or disturbance occurs in
or around the lake.
Fauna
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
That the management of the lake be compatible with the
conservation of flora and fauna, in particular, to maintain
or enhance its value as a water bird refuge.
That the lake continue to be managed as a shallow drying
wetland since this increases productivity and variety of
bird habitat.
That non-vegetated areas of open water (which may be
subject to seasonal drying) are retained to provide habitat
for fauna.
That the vegetation (and drainage) rehabilitation programs
should be designed to minimise nuisance insects and
improve the lake habitat for water birds, terrestrial birds
and any remaining terrestrial and aquatic fauna (i.e.
tortoises). This involves staged weed removal coupled with
adequate revegetation to provide protection for fauna
from predators.
That users of the reserve be discouraged from allowing
pets to run free in the vicinity of the lake. Signs should be
erected with a warning that offenders will be issued an
infringement notice. The reason for the restriction should
also be shown on the signs and conveyed by a public
education program.
That there be ongoing monitoring of mosquito and midge
larvae at the relevant time of the year to ensure densities
remain below the threshold where they become a
nuisance to residents. Provide residents with information
on mosquitoes and midges and ways to reduce their
breeding.
Monitor feral animals (in particular foxes) and implement
control programs as required.
Complete. The wetland and bushland nature spaces have the ability to support a
range of terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna, with birds being particularly diverse.
Ongoing. Range of habitats currently available with varying water depths.
Ongoing. Range of habitats currently available with varying water depths.
Appendix 3
Appendix 3
Appendix 3
Appendix 1, 2 and 3
Complete. Rehabilitation programs have resulted in improved water quality and
nuisance insect issues are kept to a minimum. A range of habitats for water and
terrestrial birds has been provided. Populations of the Oblong Turtle remain at the
lake.
Ongoing. Signs are present throughout the area; however, there are members of the
public that still allow their pets to roam free. The Town of Claremont Dog Law
indicates that the Lake Claremont water body is a ‘no-go’ zone.
Section 2.1.2 (This document) Appendix 3: Section 1.2.2
As required. Mosquitoes and midges are not a major issue associated with the lake
due to its improved water quality and seasonal nature. Supported by invertebrate
monitoring data provided by Murdoch University.
Ongoing. Control carried out through WESROC.
Vegetation
24
25
26
(i)
(ii)
That the Town of Claremont implement policies to protect
and maintain the local indigenous plant gene pool and the
natural seed source in the reserve where possible.
That the drowned paperback stumps in the lake be
retained to provide roosting opportunities for water birds
in the vicinity.
That the Town of Claremont implement and regularly
review a strategic rehabilitation program with specialist
advice that will achieve the following objectives:
Prioritised, staged removal of exotic terrestrial plant
species around the lake, particularly weeds including
Japanese Pepper, Figs, Giant Reed, Weeping and Chilean
Willows and grasses including Couch, Buffalo and Kikuyu.
Prioritised, staged removal of exotic terrestrial plant
The site has been revegetated with species that would have occurred at the site some
years ago, but the gene pool cannot be described as being locally indigenous. Given
the size of the revegetated area and lack of connecting vegetation corridors, the
ability to ensure local provenance seed is very limited.
Complete.
Continue to follow Tree preservation policy. Seed will be sourced from
nearby bushland where possible for revegetation projects at the site.
Ongoing. Removal of exotic trees is being carried out on a staged basis.
Ongoing. Weed control is an ongoing issue.
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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
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species within the north west portion of the reserve,
particularly weeds such as Perennial Veldt Grass,
Geraldton Carnation Weed, Castor Oil, Blackberry
Nightshade, Lupins, Chasmanthe.
Staged removal of the Bulrush within Lake Claremont in
conjunction with the establishment of indigenous
emergent aquatic vegetation to replace it.
Revegetate the lake edges to create a 10 metre buffer of
fringing wetland vegetation.
Revegetation of the lake fringes and the surrounding areas
with wetland and dryland species that are consistent with
the natural flora of the area.
Revegetation of the northwest woodland with appropriate
dryland species.
Shading out Bulrush, reducing the lake temperature over
the summer and reducing the midge problem by planting
species of Melaleuca on the edge or in the shallows along
the eastern edge of the lake.
Investigate the potential for a band of emergent aquatic
vegetation along the margins of the old refuse disposal site
face to intercept any contaminants that may be leaching
from the site.
Council should conduct the Perth Biodiversity Project
Natural Area Initial Assessment to identify if the remnant
Tuart woodland on and adjacent to the Drive-in site is a
Locally Significant Natural Area in accord with the Local
Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines.
Council should introduce a Landscape Protection Zone into
the Town Planning Scheme to encourage the conservation
of urban bushland on private land within a redeveloped
Drive-in site.
That Scotch College be requested to implement a
revegetation program in its lands abutting the lake with
advice from the Town of Claremont.
2014 Status
Complete. Range of native wetland species established.
Revegetation activities very successful.
Ongoing. Revegetation of area to the east of the lake to be carried out
Complete. Revegetation activities very successful.
Complete. Significant stands of Bulrush have been progressively removed and
replaced with native wetland species. Midges have not been an issue at the lake for a
number of years.
Annual planting program is improving the buffer areas.
Appendix 2
Ongoing maintenance
Complete. Revegetation carried out along eastern boundary of the lake.
Complete. Lake Claremont meets a number of criteria to be considered a locally
significant natural area, and is shown as such on Figure 4 of the Perth Biodiversity
Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines. The Tuart Woodland can also be
considered to be a locally significant natural area as it is the only woodland of that
type within the Town of Claremont.
Not applicable. Land was cleared for the development, with 30% of site retained for
public open space and bushland.
Incomplete. Revegetation program commenced, but more to do; removal of garden
waste to the north of their site will also need to be undertaken.
Fire
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That the Town of Claremont rationalise the existing
firebreaks and ensure that the firebreaks provided are
adequate.
Assessed by Department of Fire and Emergency Services, and emergency response
plan prepared.
Monitor
Environmental Education
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
That appropriate aesthetically designed signs be erected in
the reserve including:
"Nature Conservation" Signs at each entry to the reserve
advising of the physical and biological properties of the
reserve.
Interpretive signage throughout the reserve to enhance
visitor experience and appreciation of the historical,
environmental, indigenous, cultural and social significance
of the area.
Rehabilitation signs maintained where revegetation of the
indigenous vegetation is being undertaken.
Incomplete. Request for funding was not supported at the time, however budget has
now been allocated for signage.
Incomplete. Request for funding was not supported at the time, however budget has
now been allocated for signage.
Revegetation is well established and very successful; current need for signage in these
areas is limited.
Ongoing maintenance
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2010 Recommendation
(iv)
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(i)
(ii)
Signs detailing the restriction on the use of off road
vehicles and allowing dogs on the reserve without a lead.
That community awareness of the environmental issues
relating to Lake Claremont is increased by use of resources
such as:
Information to be compiled / prepared to inform the
general public on the importance of Lake Claremont
(including flora and fauna, biodiversity), local issues that
have an adverse affect on the lake.
Environmental awareness raising workshops (e.g. Living
Smart, Great Gardens, Phosphorus Action Group).
2014 Status
Complete. A number of signs located throughout the site.
Ongoing. Information available on Friends of Lake Claremont sign at the Lake, as well
as on the Friends of Lake Claremont and Town websites.
Ongoing maintenance
Management Plan and Appendices
Ongoing. Information is provided in the Town of Claremont newsletter, ‘Town Talk’,
along with the Friends of Lake Claremont and Town websites.
Ongoing. The Town of Claremont is a member of the ICLEI/Department of
Water/Water Corporation Waterwise Council program.
Appendix 1: Sections 2.7 and 2.8
(iii)
Support the Water Corporation Waterwise Campaign.
(iv)
Support the Waterwise Schools Program.
As above
As above
(v)
That local schools are involved in Lake Claremont onground activities.
Ongoing. Students from Scotch College and Christ Church Grammar School have been
involved with the Year 10 Community Service Program at the lake since 2009. Local
schools have also been involved with annual winter planting programs.
(vi)
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35
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Investigate opportunities to use the Lake Claremont Golf
Course building for static awareness raising activities.
That the Friends of Lake Claremont should be maintained
with ongoing support from the Town of Claremont. Links
are developed between the Friends of Lake Claremont and
other Friends Groups.
Raise general community awareness of the activities
undertaken by the Town of Claremont and the Friends of
Lake Claremont to improve the lake and its surrounds.
That as part of the environmental education programme,
the Town of Claremont consider a change of name of the
area to include an appropriate aboriginal name.
Incomplete.
The Friends of Lake Claremont is now a financially independent not for profit
organisation.
Ongoing. Details of activities included on the Friends of Lake Claremont website and
the Town of Claremont website (Lake Claremont page).
Incomplete.
Internal decision by Town of Claremont, not referred to in the management
plan
Implementation
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(i)
That the Town of Claremont be the responsible authority
for the implementation of this policy. A Lake Claremont
Committee, appointed by the Council, monitor and
oversee the implementation of the policy. The Committee
consists of two Claremont Town Councillors, one Nedlands
City Councillor, the Mayor, one Scotch College
Representative and six community members who have an
interest in the well being of the lake. The Committee meet
bimonthly and report to Council. The Committee should
present an annual report to the Council detailing progress
of the policy.
Duties of the Lake Claremont Committee shall be to
provide advice to Council on matters relating to:
The care and maintenance of Lake Claremont and its
immediate surrounds
Ongoing. Committee still in operation.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Section 3.1 of this plan and appendices.
(ii)
The rehabilitation of Lake Claremont and its environs
Ongoing
Section 3.1 of this plan and appendices
(iii)
Plans for amenities proposed to Lake Claremont and its
immediate environs
Ongoing
(iv)
Proposals for the Lake from the Friends Group
Ongoing
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7.0 Geographical Information and Mapping
Figure 7.1: Site location of Lake Claremont
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Shoreline
Figure 7.2: Land ownership at Lake Claremont
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Figure 7.3: Statutorily designated values of the Lake Claremont
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Figure 7.4: Lake Claremont Parklands: Concept Plan
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Shoreline
Figure 7.5: MRS Zoning for Lake Claremont and surrounds.
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Par 3 Golf
Course
Figure 7.6: Amenities and infrastructure at Lake Claremont as at November 2014.
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Figure 7.7: Access at Lake Claremont
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Figure 7.8: Signage locations for Lake Claremont (Map 1)
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Figure 7.9: Signage locations for Lake Claremont (Map 2)
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Figure 7.10: Assessment of Lake Views undertaken September 2014
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8.0 References
Bolton, Geoffrey and Jenny Gregory. 1999. Claremont: A History. UWA Press: Nedlands.
Department of Aboriginal Affairs. 2014. Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System – Lake
Claremont. http://maps.dia.wa.gov.au/AHIS2/.
Department of Sport and Recreation. (2012). Classification framework for public open space. Department
of Sport and Recreation, Perth, Western Australia.
Dortch, J. 2005. Reconstructing Aboriginal impacts in Australian forests. In M. Calver (ed.) Proceedings of
the 6th National Conference of the Australian Forest History Society, pp. 527-541. Millpress:
Rotterdam.
Ecoscape. 200). Revegetation Plan – Lake Claremont. Unpublished Report Prepared for the Town of
Claremont.
Environmental Protection Authority. 2015. Environmental Protection Swan Coastal Plain Lakes Policy
1992. http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/Policies_guidelines/envprotecpol/Pages/1090_EnvironmentalProt
ectionSwanCoastalPlainLakes.aspx
Environmental Protection (Environmentally Sensitive Areas) Notice 2005, retrieved November 2014
from http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/gazette/gg.nsf/SearchAll/8A0F8270999FE2C948256FDD0023A0DE?
openDocument.
Fisher Research. (2010). Report on Preliminary Consultations with Noongar Elders regarding the Lake
Claremont Park Draft Concept Plan, and the Proposed Installation of a Water Feature at the Town of
Claremont Council Chambers, Stirling Highway, Claremont WA. Unpublished Report prepared for the
Town of Claremont.
Friends of Lake Claremont. (2014a). History of Friends of Lake
Claremont. http://friendsoflakeclaremont.org/?page_id=177.
Friends of Lake Claremont. (2014b). Year 10 Community Service
Program. http://friendsoflakeclaremont.org/?page_id=204.
Government of Western Australia. (2000). Bush Forever – Volume 2. Government of Western Australia,
Perth, Western Australia.
Haynes, B., Lantzke, I., and Lantzke, P. (1998). Lake Claremont Policy (Revised 1998). Unpublished Report
prepared for the Town of Claremont.
North Metro Conservation Group. (2007). Lake Claremont Management Plan 2007. Unpublished Report
prepared for the Town of Claremont. Retrieved October 2014
from http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Community/LakeClaremont.aspx.
Simpson, Greg. 2013. Review of Lake Claremont Water Quality 20042103. www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/Surface_Water_Quality_Report_2013_Fina
l.sflb.ashx.
Simpson, Greg. 2014a. Review of Lake Claremont Water Quality
2014. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/2014_Water_Quality_Report.sflb.as
hx
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Simpson, Greg. 2014b. Balancing Natural Area Plantings and Water Views at Lake Claremont. Unpublished
Report prepared for the Town of Claremont.
State Law Publisher. 2005. Western Australian Government Gazette, No 55, 8 April 2005.
The Naturalist News. July 1973. From the President.
Town of Claremont. 2010). 2010 Lake Claremont Management
Plan. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Community/LakeClaremont.aspx.
Town of Claremont. 2010). Lake Claremont Parkland Concept
Plan. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Community/LakeClaremont.aspx.
Town of Claremont. 2010). Town Planning Scheme No. 3. http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/3194.asp.
Town of Claremont Dog Local Law 2012. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Council/LocalLaws.aspx.
Town of Claremont. 2013a. Claremont Ahead 2023: Strategic Community Plan. Town of Claremont, Perth,
Western Australia.
Town of Claremont. 2013b. Corporate Business Plan 20132017. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/Corporate_Business_Plan_20132017_FINAL.sflb.ashx
Town of Claremont Sustainability information. (2015)
Sustainability. http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Community/Sustainability.aspx.
Urban Bushland Council of WA Inc. (2014). Friends of Lake
Claremont. http://www.bushlandperth.org.au/member-groups/north-of-the-river/48-friends-oflake-claremont.
Voyage to Terra Australis 1998. Phillip Playford
http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/707138
Western Australian Planning Commission. 2011. Bush
Forever. http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/publications/5911.asp
Western Australian Planning Commission. 2013. Capital City Planning Framework: A vision for Central Perth.
Perth: Western Australian Planning Commission
Zelinova, Renata, and Teik Oh. 2013. Capital City Planning Framework: Support document. Central Perth
regional parklands concept. Vegetation connectivity analysis. Perth: Western Australian Planning
Commission
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INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
LCMP APPENDIX 1 2016 DRAFT
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 2
Lake Claremont
Management Plan
2016 - 21
BIOPHYSICAL WETLAND VALUES - APPENDIX 1
Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-2021: Appendix 1 Biophysical & Wetland Values
Development
those drafts.
Disclaimer
Confidentiality
from the misuse.
Document Control
Version
Date
Prepared by
Reviewed by
Approved by
Ver. 1
23 October 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 1a
10 November 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 2
24 November 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 3
27 January 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Ver. 4
24 February 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
No review - Tabled
Deferred pending
with TOC Executive
Recreation Working
Management Group
Party review
Ver. 5
April 2015
Greg Simpson
Ver. 6
December 2016
Greg Simpson
Ver. 7
February 2016
Greg Simpson
Andrew Head
Stephen Goode
Ver. 8
September 2016
Andrew Head
Saba Kirupananther
Stephen Goode
Appendix 1: Page i
Contents
1.0
Biophysical Environment .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Location ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Regional Context .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Linkages ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4
Climate.................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.5
Geology ................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.6
Topography........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.7
Soils ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.7.1
Erosion .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.7.2
Acid Sulphate Soils........................................................................................................................ 3
1.8
2.0
Vegetation Associations ....................................................................................................................... 3
Lake Claremont Wetland Values .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1
Groundwater Aquifer ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2
Water Body ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3
Water Quality ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
Ammonia ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2
Alkalinity ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.3
Orthophosphate ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.4
Sediment Sampling ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.5
Electrical Conductivity (EC) ........................................................................................................... 5
2.4
Aquatic Vegetation ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1
Charophyte Flora .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.5
Algae ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6
Stormwater ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7
Botulism ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.8
Waterwise Council Program ................................................................................................................. 8
2.9
WESROC Total Water Cycle Management Program ............................................................................. 8
2.10
Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans ......................................................................................... 8
2.11
Regional Nutrient Surveys .................................................................................................................... 9
3.0
Geographical Information and Mapping ................................................................................................ 10
4.0
References .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Appendix 1: Page ii
1.0 Biophysical Environment
1.1
Location
Lake Claremont is approximately 10 km southwest of the Perth Central Business District. The Lake
Claremont site (Figure 1), including Cresswell Oval and Mackenzie Bushland, are defined by Alfred Road to
the north, Davies Road to the east, private property and Shenton Road to the south and Strickland Street,
Lakeway Estate and Narla Road to the west.
1.2
Regional Context
Perth is located within the Swan Coastal Plain region of the Interim Biogeographical Regionalisation of
Australia (IBRA). The Swan Coastal Plain comprises of two major divisions, namely Swan Coastal Plain 1 –
Dandaragan Plateau and Swan Coastal Plain 2 – Perth Coastal Plain. The site is located in the Perth
subregion, which is broadly characterised as including areas of Jarrah and Banksia woodlands on sandy soils
in a series of sand dunes, along with wetland areas, often within the interdunal swales (Mitchell, Williams
and Desmond, 2002).
According to Mitchell, Williams and Desmond (2002) the Perth metropolitan area comprises approximately
20% of the Swan Coastal Plain Subregion and was the subject of a comprehensive assessment to determine
reservation status and protection requirements as part of Bush Forever. This assessment identified
regionally significant bushland areas, with Lake Claremont site recognised as Bush Forever site 220.
1.3
Linkages
The Lake Claremont site act as an ecological link between bushland areas to the east, including Kings Park
and Shenton Park Bushland. The main western linkage is the coastal foreshore reserve. (WALGA, 2004).
There is also a linkage north to Bold Park and south to the Swan River foreshore. Lake Claremont and its
surrounds are Target Area 2 in the Capital City Planning Framework – Support Document with the objective
of improving habitat values and connectivity to the Swan River and Bold Park (Perth Biodiversity Project,
2013). The importance of Lake Claremont as an ecological link to other sites is reported in the Western
Suburbs Greening Plan (Ecoscape, 2002). Lake Claremont meets essential criteria for consideration as a
Locally Significant Natural Area (WALGA 2004) and Environmentally Sensitive Area.
1.4
Climate
The climate experienced in the area is Mediterranean, with dry, hot summers and cooler, wetter winters.
The Bureau of Meteorology (2014) describes the climate at Swanbourne (Station 009215) as:

The majority of the average annual rainfall of 729.1 mm falls between May and August.

Average daily maximum temperature ranges from 18.4 oC in July to 30.7 oC in February, with the
highest recorded maximum being 44.3 oC.

Average daily minimum temperatures range from 9.6 oC in July to 18.7 oC in February, with the
lowest recorded minimum being 2.4 oC.

Wind directions are predominately morning easterlies and afternoon southwesterly sea breezes,
especially in the summer months.

The average wind speed at 9 am is 19.2 km/h (10.4 knots) and at 3 pm the average wind speed is
23.0 km/h (12.4 knots) with gusts of more than 100 km/h (54.0 knots) occurring in storms event.
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1.5
Geology
Lake Claremont occurs on the boundary of the Quindalup and Spearwood Dune Systems. The Quindalup
Dunes are calcareous sands associated with beach ridges and parabolic dunes (Churchward and McArthur,
1980). The Spearwood Dune System consists of a limestone core overlain by yellow sand. Wind erosion has
produced two different landscapes, with the shallow yellow brown sands and exposed limestone of the
Cottesloe unit along the west and the deep yellow brown sands of the Karrakatta unit to the east
(Churchward and McArthur, 1980).
1.6
Topography
Lake Claremont sits in the swale of a Quindalup Dune along its western side and lower Spearwood dunes to
the east. The older and more weathered Spearwood Dune System to the east and south of the lake is largely
flat at an elevation of 4-6 m Australian Height Datum (AHD – Above sea level). To the northwest of the lake,
the land rises quickly from 4 m to 14 m AHD (Department of Environment, 2004).
1.7
Soils
Soils typically have a close association with vegetation present at a site. Natural resource information
provided by the Department of Agriculture WA (2014) indicates there are five soil types in and around Lake
Claremont (Figure 2 and Table 1). Variations in the soil types present are associated with previous
disturbance activities including use as a landfill and construction of the golf course.
Table 1: Lake Claremont Soil Types
Label
Name
Description
211Qu_S2
Quindalup S2 Phase
211Sp_Cps
Spearwood Cps Phase
211Sp_LS1
Spearwood soils, LS1 Phase
211Sp_S7
Spearwood soils, S7 Phase
211SpW_Lake
Spearwood wet, Lake Phase
Safety Bay Sands. Calcareous sand, white, fine to
medium grained, sub-rounded quartz and shell debris,
of eolian origin
Holocene damp deposits. Peaty, clay – dark grey and
black, soft, variable organic content, some quartz sand
in places, of lacustrine origin
Tamala Limestone, light yellowish brown, fine to
coarse-grained, sub-angular to well rounded, quartz,
trace of feldspar, shell debris, variably lithified, surface
kankar, of eolian origin, some minor heavy minerals
Sands derived from Tamala Limestone. Sand, pale and
olive yellow, medium to coarse-grained, sub-angular to
sub-rounded quartz, trace of feldspar, moderately
sorted, of residual origin
Lake, open water
(Sources: Department of Agriculture, 2014; Government of Western Australia, 2000)
1.7.1 Erosion
The steeper areas of the lake banks and portions of the slope below the Lakeway Estate on the western side
of the water body are areas where the steeper slopes have the greatest potential for erosion. There is also
the potential for erosion during storm events in steeper areas, such as the path leading from the Lakeway
Estate to the lake. Revegetated and/or fenced areas have been effective in stabilising slopes. However,
where there are gaps in the fence people and dogs can gain access and contribute to erosion.
Simpson (2014) advised Natural Area that erosion has occurred:
 When open gates within the northern vegetated areas permitted uncontrolled access, which created
goat tracks that acted as channels for stormwater runoff.
 As the historical removal of large shrubs destabilised soil on steeper areas of the site.
The installation of rock revetments, brushing with logs and replanting are the most common methods of
erosion control applied within the Lake Claremont. Installing jute matting and/or choir logs are not favoured
due to a range of safety issues.
1.7.2 Acid Sulphate Soils
Potential acid sulphate soils are present at Lake Claremont. These soils are presently stable and not
resulting in contamination, as evidenced by pH readings from the water body of 7 to 8.5 (Simpson, 2013).
Figure 3 shows the indicative extent of acid sulphate soils within the Lake Claremont site.
1.8
Vegetation Associations
Lake Claremont is located within the Karrakatta Complex – Central and South vegetation complex, which
consists of open forest of Tuart-Jarrah-Marri (Heddle, Lonergan and Havel, 1980). Other species typical of
this complex include Banksia attenuata, Banksia menziesii, Banksia grandis, Jacksonia sternbergiana,
Jacksonia furcellata, Acacia cyclops, Acacia saligna, Hibbertia spp, and Calothamnus quadrifidus.
According to the Environmental Planning Tool (WALGA, 2014), a 2.4 hectare remnant of this vegetation type
is located in the western portion of the Lake Claremont site. Between 10% and 30% of this vegetation type
remains within the IBRA subregion.
2.0 Lake Claremont Wetland Values
Wetland management considers the presence of the water body itself, the source of the water, its quality
and its influences on flora and fauna. Lake Claremont is an ephemeral Conservation Category Wetland
(Number 8199) that has surface water in the wetter winter months and dries out in summer.
2.1
Groundwater Aquifer
Lake Claremont is located on the southwestern edge of the Gnangara groundwater mound, the shallow
unconfined superficial aquifer that underlies much of the northern suburbs within the Perth Metropolitan
area (Department of Water 2014). Depth to groundwater around Lake Claremont varies according to the
season. Levels rise in winter when infiltration from rainfall exceeds horizontal flow through the Gnangara
system. As discussed below, groundwater flow in the proximity of Lake Claremont is from the northnortheast, fanning out through and under the lake, before heading south where the groundwater enters the
Swan River through surface springs and seepage directly into the river. Rümmleret al. (2005) report the
fresh superficial aquifer sits as a freshwater lens over saline groundwater with an interface area ranging
from 5 m to 15 m thick.
2.2
Water Body
The waterbody of Lake Claremont is a surface expression of groundwater, drying out in summer and filling in
the cooler wetter winter months when the groundwater level rises, the waterbody works as a stormwater
retention basin. As with almost all lakes on the Swan Coastal Plain, Lake Claremont is a ‘flow-through lake’
meaning that the groundwater flows from the up-gradient capture zone to the down-gradient release zone
(Townley et al. 1993). The capture zone for the present day Lake Claremont is northeast corner of the lake
and the release zone is southern end of the lake, from where it ultimately flows towards the Swan River.
When surface water is present in winter, the depth within the lake ranges from centimetres in the northern
portion to 0.5 m and deeper in the southern end. Seasonal and topographical variation in water depth
provides a variety of habitats suited to water birds with differing feeding habits, including those that forage
in shallow water (e.g. Avocets and Banded Stilts) and those that dive to the bottom of a lake for food (e.g.
Australian and Hoary-headed Grebe).
2.3
Water Quality
The TOC reviewed a decade of water quality monitoring data in 2013 and the Lake Claremont Advisory
Committee endorsed the report for the period 2004-2013 (Simpson 2013). Key parameters included in the
water monitoring program are electrical conductivity (as a surrogate for salinity), pH, turbidity, nutrients
(total nitrogen, oxides of nitrogen, ammonia/ammonium, phosphorous and orthophosphate) and algal
bloom indicators (chlorophyll-α and phaeophytin -α). As improvements have occurred to the broader
environment at Lake Claremont, water quality has also improved, as shown by reducing trends for
orthophosphate, ammonia and chlorophyll-α.
2.3.1 Ammonia
Given the direction of groundwater flow, there is the potential for contamination from waste materials,
dissolved contaminants and breakdown products such as ammonia from the old Brockway Road landfill site
to the north, to be transported to Lake Claremont. The Brockway Road landfill site was decommissioned in
1991. The decomposition processes associated with the breakdown of household wastes will be in their final
stages, with only small amounts of landfill gas and other breakdown products generated. Landfill Gas and
Power (2014) indicated that gas extraction from the landfill at the Brockway site ceased in 2004 due to the
limited amount of gases available. Since 2004 the ammonia/ammonium levels of the main waterbody at
Lake Claremont have (at worst) remained stable between approximately 90-100 µg/L (Simpson 2013). While
this level is approximately twice the 40 µg/L trigger vale of the ANZECC 2000 water quality guidelines, it
comparable to other coastal urban wetlands of Perth and is below levels of 300-700 µg/L found in the
groundwater linked Swan River Estuary (Thompson et al. 2001; Searle et al. 2011). Higher levels of ammonia
can on occasion occur after flushing from rainfall events and other natural processes.
2.3.2 Alkalinity
The alkaline pH at Lake Claremont ranges from 7 – 8.5 (Simpson 2013), which is considered normal for Swan
Coastal Plain wetlands associated with alkaline soils in the presence of Tamala limestone (Davis et al. 1993).
Acidic pH valued below 6.5 or alkalinity greater than 9 are an indication of water quality issues.
High alkalinities are often associated with algal blooms. The alkaline pH readings for the lake indicate that
the mobilisation of heavy metals from materials buried fill portions of Lake Claremont in the 1950s and
1960s is not likely, as that process requires acidic conditions. Alkaline levels also indicate that actual or
potential acid sulphate soils present within the site are stable and not causing contamination, as they would
produce acidic conditions if mobilised.
2.3.3 Orthophosphate
Orthophosphate is the inorganic form of phosphorous that is available for uptake by plants and contributes
to their growth. Monitoring of orthophosphate levels within Lake Claremont indicate that while they are
higher than preferred for a water body on the Swan Coastal Plain, they are declining over time (Simpson
2014). When looked at in conjunction with the decline in chlorophyll-α readings over the same period, this
indicates the lake is returning from being a eutrophic (nutrient enriched) system to a healthier low nutrient
system. This improvement in is also reflected in the abundance and diversity of aquatic flora and fauna
found at the site (Appendix 3).
2.3.4 Sediment Sampling
Sediment sampling for metals, pesticides and hydrocarbons carried out by TOC in 2007 indicated slightly
elevated levels of arsenic, lead and zinc. The source of these contaminates is likely to be associated with
stormwater runoff, with a less likely explanation being leaching from nearby landfills. Cadmium, chromium,
copper, mercury and nickel were below the relevant low-level trigger values. Alkaline soils and
environmental water (pH approximately 8.5) makes it unlikely that heavy metals would be mobilised and are
unlikely to be negatively impacting the aquatic flora and fauna within the lake. Similarly, indicators of
Organochlorine (OC) Pesticides and Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) s were below the detection limits of
the analytical techniques. Occasional sampling will provide a review mechanism to confirm the current
situation with contaminant levels.
2.3.5 Electrical Conductivity (EC)
There has been no change in the conductivity of the surface waters of the lake since water quality
monitoring commenced in 2004 (Simpson 2013; Simpson 2014).
However, Lake Claremont is a surface expression of the superficial aquifer and changes in the groundwater
have the potential to change salinity levels in the lake. The proximity saline marine and estuarine waters to
the Claremont peninsular combined with history of over extraction from domestic, production and public
open space bores under conditions of declining rainfall is southwest Western Australia has increased
saltwater intrusion into the superficial aquifer. The Perth Urban Water Balance Study: Volume 1 (Cargeeg et
al. 1987) documents this saltwater intrusion under the Claremont peninsular. For this reason, the Western
Australian Department of Water (2011) and Water Corporation Water (DoW 2013) declare the peninsular as
being unsuitable for garden bores.
2.4
Aquatic Vegetation
Lake Claremont includes a range of aquatic and emergent vegetation. Removal of large areas of Typha
orientalis (Bulrush) from within the lakebed has occurred and replaced with a range of native sedges and
rushes including Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Ficinia nodosa and Schoenoplectus validus (Figure 4). Benefits of
the Typha removal include a reduced fire risk during summer months along with a greater diversity of water
flora species. The replacement vegetation provides habitat and refuge for nesting aquatic bird species
(Figure 5). Species that tolerate wet but not permanently inundated conditions occur around the edge of
the water body, and include Melaleuca rhaphiophylla (Swamp Paperbark) and Eucalyptus rudis (Flooded
Gum). The tree stumps are present in the lake are the remains of Swamp Paperbarks killed by permanent
inundation when water levels rose and the lake became a permanent water body in the first part of last
century. While these stumps are breaking down naturally, they currently provide safe roosting locations for
the birdlife of the lake.
1996
2014
Figure 4: Removal of Typha orientalis at Lake Claremont
Figure 5: Aquatic vegetation used in nesting material
2.4.1 Charophyte Flora
Charophytes are a group of multi-cellular green algae found in temporary and permanent water bodies.
Ranging in height from 1-200 mm, they appear similar in structure to land plants with a ‘trunk’ from which
multiple branches develop. The charophytes are a pioneer species that colonise inundated areas, provide
stability to sediments in the lakebed, contribute to improved water quality and provide an important food
source for wetland fauna. This plant group is an indicator of good water quality, preferring low nutrient
levels and moderate alkalinity (Trend n.d.). Species of Charophyte recorded at Lake Claremont in 2010, are
Lamptothamnia macropogon, Protochara inflata, and Chara globularis var. globularis (Trend n.d.).
2.5
Algae
A NatureMap report compiled by Natural Area indicates the potential for 14 species of algae. Many of these
are marine species common in the nearby Swan River. Marine species may establish in Lake Claremont for a
short time under specific conditions as the waterbody dries. However, algal species are ubiquitous and the
possibility of their occurrence in Lake Claremont from propagules transported by water birds cannot be
ruled out.
Algal blooms of Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) and unknown species of string/rope algae have occurred
in Lake Claremont under nutrient rich conditions. With improvements to water quality, revegetation and
declines in the levels of orthophosphate at the site, algal blooms are less frequent and less severe than
previously recorded (Head 2014 pers comm).
2.6
Stormwater
Stormwater runoff can negatively impact wetlands through the transport of contaminants such as heavy
metals, hydrocarbons and propagules of weedy plants. Historically six drains carried stormwater from
surrounding areas directly into the lake, including from an agricultural style drain along the eastern side of
the Scotch College playing fields. Improvements at Lake Claremont have seen the creation of nutrient
stripping basins and ponds that allow the inflow of stormwater into areas where reeds and aquatic plants act
to remove nutrients and other materials from the water before it enters the main wetland area (Figure 6).
These nutrient stripping basins also act to treat stormwater flowing into the Lake Claremont catchment from
Claremont and Nedlands.
Lake Claremont nutrient stripping basin
Scotch College nutrient stripping basin
Figure 6: Vegetated nutrient stripping basins
The Henshaw drain infiltration swale recommended under the 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan is yet
to be constructed. This swale should be constructed as a priority during summer/warmer months when the
lake is dry to minimise short and long-term impacts to the water body.
2.7
Botulism
Botulism has previously occurred at Lake Claremont, with the last known recording more than ten years ago
(Haynes et al. 1998). Improvements to water quality, particularly reduced levels of orthophosphate and the
regeneration of native sedges and rushes in the Lake is likely to have contributed to the reduced incidence of
botulism.
2.8
Waterwise Council Program
The Town of Claremont is a member of the Waterwise Council Program run by the Department of Water and
the Water Corporation with the support of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI). The aim of the waterwise program is to encourage and assist local government improve water
efficiency measures. TOC’s Local Action Plan (Head 2008) identified strategies to assess water usage and
suggest areas where efficiencies were possible. Strategies implemented included auditing water use in all
council buildings, review management of scheme and groundwater and reporting to the community.
Additional strategies include the use of ‘Waterwise’ plants, with a focus on local natives and the removal of
irrigation from some bushland areas. Water practices and revegetation activities within Lake Claremont are
consistent with the Town’s commitment to being Waterwise, as well as Lake Claremont’s classification as a
Conservation Category Wetland.
2.9
WESROC Total Water Cycle Management Program
JDA Consultant Hydrologists (2002) carried out investigations with the Western Suburbs Regional
Organisation of Councils (WESROC) to review stormwater management practices and identify common
approaches on a catchment (regional) scale. Within the Town of Claremont, stormwater is managed
through infiltration at the source, rather than being piped to locations such as Lake Claremont. With
additional measures including street sweeping, the installation of nutrient stripping basins and ongoing
management of the lake, nutrient levels associated with stormwater inflows and other contributing sources
have declined. Similar measures have been adopted in other WESROC member councils, with improvements
within the region noted in relation to stormwater quality and management (Western Suburbs Regional
Organisation of Councils 2010).
2.10 Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans
Scotch College have installed a naturally vegetated nutrient-stripping swale to remove nutrients and other
materials prior to it entering Lake Claremont. Scotch College has prepared and implemented a Nutrient and
Irrigation Management Plan (NIMP) with the aim of minimising impacts from the campus, in particular the
playing fields. The 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan (North Metro Conservation Group, 2007)
recommended annual auditing of the NIMP by the Town, which has not occurred. A possible alternative is
the provision of an annual report that Scotch College provides to the Town of Claremont for tabling with the
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
The Town of Claremont has not developed the nutrient and irrigation plans recommended in the 2010 Lake
Claremont Management Plan. Turf in the east and northeast portion of the site and at Stirling Road Park are
managed as an almost closed systems to minimise the introduction of additional and/or unnecessary
nutrients and trace elements to the lake environment. These areas are a mown without using a catcher,
which allows grass clippings to decompose naturally in situ and return existing carbon and nutrients to the
soil to maintain the turf into the future. Annual analysis of nutrient and trace elements in leaf tissue and soil
samples from this turf facilitates the targeted application of the minimum amount of the most appropriate
fertiliser required to maintain healthy growth. Excessive growth of turf is discouraged in these areas by the
controlled application of fertiliser and water. An irrigation schedule compliant with the ICLEI and Waterwise
Council Programs has been prepared and implemented for the Lake Claremont site.
Townley et al. (1993) report that the contaminant capture zone of lakes on the Swan Coastal Plain is an area
approximately double the width of the wetland. As a result, watering and nutrient application practices at
the Lake Claremont Golf Course, Claremont Lawn Tennis Club, Claremont Aquatic Centre, Mt Claremont Oval
and Cresswell Oval also have the potential to impact the lake.
It is recommended that:
• Fertilising and irrigation of turf areas at the Lake Claremont Golf Course and Claremont Aquatic
Centre occur under the regime applied in other TOC managed areas.
• That an annual report on soil and leaf tissue nutrient levels, on fertiliser applications and on turf and
garden irrigation consumption/rates for the aquatic centre, golf course and TOC managed turf areas
around the lake be provided to the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
• For areas of the site leased to a third party (e.g. Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club and Claremont
Lawn Tennis Club) the lease conditions should include the preparation and implementation of a
NIMP to ensure management of the site remains consistent with that undertaken by the Town of
Claremont.
• An annual report provided by the lessee as means of demonstrating compliance with the lease
condition and such reports are tabled with the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee.
2.11 Regional Nutrient Surveys
The Town of Claremont participates in the nutrient surveys carried out by the South East Regional Centre for
Urban Landcare (SERCUL) in association with the Swan River Trust. The survey investigate a range of
management practices carried out in within local government boundaries, including those relating to the
type of turf used in grassed areas, the application of fertiliser, along with soil, moisture and leaf tissue
testing to determine the most appropriate type and application rate of fertiliser for a given situation.
3.0 Geographical Information and Mapping
Figure 1: Site location, Lake Claremont
Figure 2: Soil types, Lake Claremont
Figure 3: Acid sulphate soil potential within the Lake Claremont
Figure 4: Drainage catchment area for Lake Claremont
4.0 References
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November 2014].
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Urban Water Balance Study, Volume 1 - Findings, Water Authority of Western Australia Report and UWA
Environmental Dynamics Reference
Churchward, C. and McArthur, W. (1980). Landforms and Soils of the Darling System Western Australia. In
Department of Environment, Atlas of Natural Resources - Darling System, Western Australia (pp. 25 - 33).
Department of Conservation and Environment, Western Australia.
Davis, J., Rosich, R.S., Bradley, J.S., Growns, J.E., Schimdt, L.G., and Cheal, F. 1993. Wetlands of the Swan
Coastl Plain Volume 6: Wetland Classification pn teh Basis of Water Quality and Invertabrate Community
Data. Water Authority of Western Australia: Perth.
Department of Agriculture. (2014). SLIP NRM Portal. Retrieved October 2014
from http://maps.agric.wa.gov.au/nrminfo/.
Department of Environment. (2004). Perth Groundwater Atlas, Second Edition. Department of Environment.
Perth, Western Australia. Also available via the following
link: http://www.water.wa.gov.au/Tools/Maps+and+atlases/Perth+groundwater+atlas/default.aspx#1.
Ecoscape. (2002). Western Suburbs Greening Plan – Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils.
Retrieved January 2015
from http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/Greening_Plan_Report_WESROC_1.sflb.ashx.
Government of Western Australia. (2000). Bush Forever – Volume 2. Government of Western Australia,
Haynes, B., Lantzke, I., and Lantzke, P. (1998). Lake Claremont Policy (Revised 1998). Unpublished Report
prepared for the Town of Claremont.
Heddle, E., Lonergan, O, and Havel, J. (1980). Vegetation Complexes of the Darling System Western Australia.
In Department of Environment, Atlas of Natural Resources - Darling System, Western Australia (pp. 37 - 72).
Perth: Department of Conservation and Environment, Western Australia.
McArthur, W. and Bartle, G. (1980). Landforms and Soils as an Aid to Urban Planning in the Perth
Metropolitan Northwest Corridor, Western Australia. Australia: Commonwealth and Scientific Research
Organisation.
Mitchell, D., Williams, K., and Desmond, A., (2002). Swan Coastal Plain 2 (SWA2 – Swan Coastal Plain
Subregion. Retrieved October 2014 from http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/science-andresearch/biological-surveys/117-a-biodiversity-audit-of-wa.
Simpson, G. (2013), Review of Lake Claremont Water Quality 2004-2013. Town of Claremont Technical
Report, Claremont. Available at: www.claremont.wa.gov.au/lakeclaremont [accessed 4 January 2016]
Simpson, G. (2014), Review of Lake Claremont Water Quality 2014. Town of Claremont Technical Report,
Claremont. Available at: www.claremont.wa.gov.au/lakeclaremont [accessed 4 January 2016]
Searle, JA, Hammond, MJ and Bathols, G 2011, Perth Shallow Groundwater Systems Investigation: Lake
Nowergup, Hydrogeological record series HG 40, Department of Water, Perth.
Thomson, C.E., Rose, T. and Robb, M. 2001. Seasonal water quality patterns in the Swan River Estuary, 19941998, technical report. Swan River Trust, Western Australia.
Townly, L.R., Turner, L.V., Barr, A.D., Trefry, M.G., Wright, K.D., Galitis, V., Harris, C.J., and Johnstone, C.D.
(1993). Wetlands of the Swan Coastl Plain Volume 3: Ineteractions between Lakes, Wetlands and
Unconfined Aquifers. Water Authority of Western Australia: Perth.
WALGA. (2004). Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines for the Perth Metropolitan Region Potentially Locally Significant Natural Areas. Retrieved October 2014,
from http://pbp.walga.asn.au/Publications/LocalGovernmentBiodiversityPlanningGuidelines/LocalGovernme
ntBiodiversityPlanningGuidelinesFigure4.aspx.
WALGA. (2014). Environmental Planning Tool. Retrieved October 2014
from http://pbp.walga.asn.au/Tools/EnvironmentalPlanningTool.aspx.
Department of Water. (2011). Operational policy 5.17 – Metropolitan domestic garden bores, DWPF 5.17,
Department of Water: Perth.
Water Corporation. (2013). Garden Bores: Information sheet – April
2013. https://www.watercorporation.com.au/-/media/files/builders-and-developers/subdividing/gardenbores-fact-sheet.pdf?la=en [verified 20 Jan 2916].
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 3
Lake Claremont
Management Plan
2016 - 21
FLORA & VEGETATION VALUES - APPENDIX 2
Development
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Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Draft 1a
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Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Draft 2
24 November 2014
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Draft 3
27 January 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
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24 February 2015
Sue Brand
Luke Summers
Luke Summers
Draft 5
April 2015
Greg Simpson
Draft 6
December 2016
Greg Simpson
Draft 7
February 2016
Greg Simpson
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with TOC Executive
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Management Group
Party review
Andrew Head
Stephen Goode
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September 2016
Greg Simpson
Andrew Head
Stephen Goode
Appendix 2: Page i
Contents
1.0
Flora Values .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
Native Flora Species ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Vegetation Type ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3
Vegetation Condition............................................................................................................................ 3
1.4
Conservation Significant Flora .............................................................................................................. 4
1.5
Environmental Weeds .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.1
Introduced Trees (Potential Woody Weeds) ................................................................................ 6
1.5.2
Garden Wastes ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.6
Weed Management .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.1
Manual Weed Control .................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.2
Herbicide Application in Natural Areas ...................................................................................... 10
1.6.3
Weed Mapping ........................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.4 Weed Control Training ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.7
Revegetation and Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................ 11
1.7.1
Seed Collection and Plant Propagation ..................................................................................... 12
1.7.2
Revegetation Protocols .............................................................................................................. 12
1.8
Fungi ................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.9
Pathogen Management ...................................................................................................................... 13
1.9.1
Phytophthora Dieback ................................................................................................................ 13
1.9.2
Honey Fungus ( Armillaria luteobubalina) .................................................................................. 14
1.9.3
Marri Canker (Quambalaria sp.) ................................................................................................. 14
1.9.4
Myrtle Rust (Uredo rangelii) ....................................................................................................... 14
1.10
2.0
Fire ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Supplementary Information ................................................................................................................... 16
2.1
Example Flora Species of Lake Claremont .......................................................................................... 16
2.2
Example Weed Species at Lake Claremont ........................................................................................ 17
2.3
Geographical Information and Maps.................................................................................................. 18
2.4
Combined Flora Species List ............................................................................................................... 21
2.5
Lake Claremont Significant Weeds ..................................................................................................... 39
2.5.1
Woody Weed Species ................................................................................................................. 39
2.5.1
Other Weed Species ................................................................................................................... 40
2.6
3.0
Example Fungi at Lake Claremont ...................................................................................................... 43
Assessment Reference Information ....................................................................................................... 44
Appendix 2: Page ii
3.1
Vegetation Type Assessment Methodology ....................................................................................... 44
3.2
Vegetation Condition.......................................................................................................................... 45
3.3
Conservation Code Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 46
4.0
References .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Appendix 2: Page iii
1.0 Flora Values
The flora present at the Lake Claremont is closely associated with its geology and position within the
landscape as a brackish coastal wetland at the intersection of the Spearwood and Quindalup Dune Systems
on the western edge of the Swan Coastal Plain and the historical land use of the area. In turn, the vegetation
present at the site influences the fauna species that utilise the Lake Claremont site (Appendix 3).
1.1
Native Flora Species
Flora within remnant vegetation at Lake Claremont includes native and introduced dryland and wetland
species. Revegetation of the wetland buffer and northern portion of the site has utilised local native species
that are typically associated with the Karrakatta Complex – Central and South Vegetation Complex of the
Swan Coastal Plain.
A review of species listed by NatureMap (2014), listed in Town of Claremont (TOC) records of restoration
plantings and observed by Natural Area indicates that 346 flora species could occur with the Lake Claremont
site. The composition of the flora by life form is summarised in Table 1 and comprehensive species lists
appear in Section 2.4. The species present are a reflection of the indigenous vegetation, disturbance events
and recent revegetation activities.
Note: NatureMap lists species that could occur at the site and is not necessarily a reflection of what is
currently growing at the site. Observations by Natural Area reflect those species presenting at the time of
their site assessment activities. Photographs of selected flora species observed during site inspection appear
in Section 2.1.
Table 1: Potential composition of flora of the Lake Claremont by life form.
Life Form
Total Number of Species
Native
Bryopsid (Moss)
6
6
Conifer
2
1
Cycad
1
1
Dicotyledon
236
156
Gymnosperm
1
1
Monocotyledon
98
70
Pteridophyte (Fern)
2
2
346
237
Totals
Introduced
1
80
28
109
1.2
Vegetation Type
Vegetation types around the Lake Claremont include woodland and grassed areas. The woodland areas are
primarily associated with remnant and revegetated nature space in the northern and western portion of the
site. Major revegetation has occurred since the long nine hole golf course closed in June 2009. Five
vegetation types occur within the nature space of the Lake Claremont and surrounds (Table 2), namely
Agonis flexuosa Woodland, Marri – Jarrah mixed Woodland, Melaleuca rhaphiophylla Woodland, Tuart
Woodland over mixed Shrubs and Banksia attenuata – Tuart Woodland. The vegetation types are
summarised in Table 2 and locations of each type appear in Section 2.3. Vegetation types were determined
using the methodology provided in Bush Forever: Volume 2 (Government of Western Australia 2000), which
lists dominant over storey species, then middle and understorey species (Section 3.1). Bush Forever also
indicates that the Agonis flexuosa Woodland is regionally significant vegetation. While assessment criteria
published by Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA 2004) suggest the Tuart Woodland
is not regionally significant, as the only remnant of this type within the Town of Claremont it is locally
significant.
Table 2a: Lake Claremont vegetation types
Vegetation Type
Description
Agonis flexuosa
Agonis flexuosa
Woodland
Woodland over mixed
Shrubland and sparse
Herbland
Note: Palm in the top
centre of photograph is
an exotic species planted
when the golf course was
operating.
Banksia attenuata –
Tuart Woodland
Photograph
Banksia attenuata
Woodland over Acacia
saligna mixed Shrubland
and Conostylis candicans
Herbland
Table 2b: Lake Claremont vegetation types
Marri – Jarrah mixed
Marri – Jarrah Woodland
Woodland
over mixed Shrubland
and Anigozanthos
manglesii Herbland
Melaleuca
rhaphiophylla
Woodland
Melaleuca rhaphiophylla
Woodland over mixed
Shrubland and Juncus
kraussii Sedgeland
Tuart Woodland over
mixed Shrubs
Eucalyptus
gomphocephala
Woodland over mixed
shrubland
1.3
Vegetation Condition
Vegetation condition at Lake Claremont is a reflection of remnant vegetation, past disturbances and recent
restoration/revegetation activities. Natural Area assessed the condition using the methodology attributed
to Keighery in Bush Forever Volume 2 (Government of Western Australia 2000). Outcomes of this
assessment are summarised in Table 3 with a graphical representation provide in Section 2.3. The
vegetation is in ‘Very Good’ where revegetation has occurred in the northern portion of the site with the
presence of a range of over storey, middle and understorey species. There is some weed presence,
particularly around the periphery of the vegetated areas. Areas of ‘Good’ condition vegetation occur along
the narrow western boundary and an area to the northeast. ‘Degraded’ areas include locations where weed
species dominate the vegetation. Aquatic vegetation of the lakebed and grassed areas were not classified
for vegetation type and were not assessed for condition.
Table 3:
Vegetation condition assessment categories, Lake Claremont
Condition Rating
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Degraded
Area (ha)
0.50
13.88
1.14
1.04
Percentage
3.1
83.9
6.8
6.2
1.4
Conservation Significant Flora
Three conservation significant flora species appear on the NatureMap report as having the potential to occur
within the Lake Claremont site. These are the Priority 2-listed fern Adiantum capillus-veneris, the Priority 4listed Dodonaea hackettiana and the Priority 4-listed Jacksonia sericea. The the Dodonaea hackettiana
(Figure 1) and Jacksonia sericea populations have been enhanced by restoration plantings at the site. An
explanation of conservation codes appear in Section 3.3.
Figure 1: Dodonaea hackettiana
1.5
Environmental Weeds
Following the arrival of Eurocentric concepts of agriculture and urbanisation in the middle of the 19th
century, over 70% of the original habitat has been lost in the southwest of Western Australia and more that
85% of the Banksia woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plains cleared (Hercock 1997; Gole 2006; WADEP 2004).
In addition to the loss of indigenous biodiversity, many exotic and invasive species of plants have been
introduced from all around the world (Gole 2006). However, by the opening of the 21st century greater
understanding of the need to maintain local biodiversity saw a shift in community perspective (Ecoscape
2002). This shift has created a number of sensitivities as to how to manage exotic/ introduced/weed
species, especially in public open space that include nature space.
In early development of this management plan, Natural Area reported that the Department of Parks and
Wildlife (2014c) defines an environmental weed as being a plant species that establishes in an ecosystem
and modifies natural processes, usually to the detriment of natural plant forms. All forms of plant life can
become a weed if conditions allow, with potential adverse effects from their presence including:

competition for resources including nutrients, space and water;

preventing the growth of native species, including understorey species;
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spreading prolific amounts of seed that readily germinate, in contrast to many native species that
require mechanical processes such as the presence of smoke or abrasion before they will germinate;
decreasing the availability of suitable habitat for fauna species; and
increasing fire fuel loads at a given location.
However, the pragmatic definition of a weed from the nationally agreed Australian Weeds Strategy is more
applicable for modified mixed-use areas such as the Lake Claremont site. That strategy defines a weed to be
‘a plant that requires some form of action to reduce its harmful effects on the economy, the environment,
human health and amenity’ (Australia. NRM Ministerial Council 2007). This pragmatic definition allows
significantly different approaches to the management of exotic species growing at the site. Under this
pragmatic definition, the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the lake can be
heritage listed as cultural icons of the recreational history of the site. The contrast is a Hill's Weeping Fig
(Ficus microcarpa var. Hillii) that is growing in the northern revegetation zone is negatively impacting a local
native Sheoak (Allocasuarina fraseriana) and near dead the Rottnest Island Tea Tree (Melaleuca
lanceolata), this ficus could be removed to enhance the conservation values of the site. Figure 2 provides a
graphic illustration these two very different scenarios. Such an approach also provides a balance between
retaining mature trees within the site and the documented request by the Noongar traditional custodians for
the removal of Ficus trees at the site because their evapotranspirative effects on the water table changing
the natural hydraulic cycle of the lake (Fisher 2010).
Figure 2: Contrast between the established Moreton Bay Figs at the southern end of Lake Claremont (left)
and a weedy Hill's Weeping Fig (Ficus microcarpa var. hillii) that is out competing a local native Sheoak
(Allocasuarina fraseriana) and in the background a near dead Rottnest Island Tea Tree (Melaleuca
lanceolata) in a northern revegetation zone near Alfred Road (right).
Uncontrolled, weeds have the potential to negatively impact the indigenous biodiversity and to diminish the
aesthetic values of the Lake Claremont. The presence of weeds at the site can significantly affect the local
biodiversity through a range of mechanisms. These include changes to the vegetation structure, reduction
of species diversity and altered fire regimes because of increased fuel loads. Natural Area site survey
activities included an assessment of significant weeds present. In this context, a significant weed is a species
that appears in the following lists:
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DPaW Swan Rankings Summary of the Invasive Plant Prioritisation Process (Department of Parks
and Wildlife 2013).
Weed of National Significance (WoNS) designated by the Australian government (Department of
Environment 2014b).
National Environmental Alert List (Department of Environment 2014c).
Declared plant under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (WA).
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee endorsed Weed Priority Matrix.
Site assessment activities by Natural Area identified 31 weed species growing at the site. These include
woody weeds such as Cape Lilac (Melia azedarach), Lemon-scented Gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) and Date
Palm (Phoenix dactylifera). Grassy weeds and herbs included Whiteflower Fumitory (Fumaria capreolata),
Couch (Cynodon dactylon), Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) and Dove’s Foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle).
Four weeds of national significance (WoNS) observed at the site are the Athel Pine or Tamarisk tree
(Tamarisk aphylla), Lantana (Lantana camara) and Chilean and Weeping Willows (Salix spp.). Natural Area
site assessments did not locate any weeds listed on the National Environmental Alert List. Natural Area
found a number of weeds listed on the Swan Rankings Summary including Cape Lilacs (Melia azedarach) and
the Lemon-scented Gums (Corymbia citriodora). Photographic examples of weeds appear in Section 2.2.
Section 2.5 provides a list of the significant weeds of the site and an indication of their treatment priority
based on rankings of the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee Priority Matrix and the Swan Rankings
Summary (Department of Parks and Wildlife 2013).
1.5.1 Introduced Trees (Potential Woody Weeds)
Introduced tree species planted within the Lake Claremont site over many years include Moreton Bay Figs
(Ficus macrophylla), Lemon-scented Gums (Eucalyptus citriodora) and Cape Lilacs (Melia azedarach). These
species do not enhance the environmental values. Natural Area recommended the staged removal and
replacement of weedy specimens (see National Weeds Strategy definition in Section 1.5) with local native
species in accordance with the recommendations of previous management plans. The Lake Claremont
Advisory Committee Priority Matrix provides a guide for the staged removal of weedy exotic trees
indentified in Section 2.5. Current management of woody weeds at the site focuses on preventing the
germination/propagation of seedlings of exotic species (including ‘Eastern States natives’).
The council endorsed TOC policy ‘EN306: Tree Preservation’ provides guidance for management of trees
within the site. In line with that that policy, mature local native and introduced trees growing within the
Lake Claremont and surrounds are managed for public safety, location of the tree, condition of the
surrounding vegetation and weed potential of the tree. The following three case studies provide examples
for introduced Australian Eucalypts/Melaleuca/Sheoaks, Ficus trees in the site and the four most invasive
tree species.
Introduced Eucalypts/Melaleuca/Sheoaks
Development of the long nine-hole golf course in the early 1970s coincided with high level of nationalism
and an embracing of all things Australian, including the spread of invasive ‘Australian natives’ in landscape
and garden plantings across the country (Robin et al. 2011). As a result, many eastern states varieties of
Eucalypt, Melaleuca and Sheoak were planted in the Lake Claremont surrounds. These trees pose several
management challenges within the site, including:
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Healthy mature trees look good, provide shade, enhance the microclimate of the area and provide
an over-storey.
Planted when the golf course was operating; these trees established under wetter climatic
conditions and were highly irrigated. Under the drier conditions and lower aquifer levels that now
exist in Perth, these trees are easily water stressed and a number have died. In the nature space,
the Dead trees are retained for habitat. In recreation spaces, they are pruned or removed to
minimise public risk with statuary approvals where required.
In the revegetation areas of the wetland buffer and around the northern end of the lake, these trees
provide a good quality of over storey, which is retained until planted local native tree species
(Jarrah/Marri/Tuart) have matured.
Management of planted and naturalised non-local species of Eucalypt, Melaleuca and Sheoak is a
higher priority in the remnant bushland as they often out compete and hybridised with established
local species.
There will be limited need to remove any healthy mature introduced Eucalypt, Melaleuca or Sheoak from the
site in the five-year life of this plan. No removal of a healthy mature introduced Eucalypt, Melaleuca or
Sheoak will occur without a resolution from an ordinary council meeting (OCM).
Ficus Trees
While the mix of Ficus species occurring at the site have been planted since the 1970’s (Head 2015 pers
comm), their rapid growth habit in the absence of natural wind pruning by cyclones makes them appear
much older, even iconic. Many people visiting or living near Lake Claremont mistakenly believe these trees
to be hundreds of years old. Management issues associated with these trees include:
 High levels of evapotranspiration from their leaves results in lower water levels in the lake and
unconfined aquifer, especially in the dry period from spring to autumn.
 Rapid growth, dense canopy and high leaf drop allows Ficus trees to outcompete all other
vegetation. This includes other established trees, native plant species and turf of the recreational
space.
 Fruit from these trees attracts pest bird species (e.g. Little Corella, Long-billed Corella, Ravens and
Rainbow Lorikeets) and feral foxes.
 A secondary impact of proving food for foxes and supporting an artificial large Raven pollution,
especially over the difficult summer period, is the increased predation of adult water and bush birds,
their eggs and chicks and adult Long or Snake Necked Turtles (Chelodina colliei) and their eggs and
hatchlings. Nesting female birds and turtles are especially vulnerable to predation.
 Seedlings rapidly establish around the base and in the trunks of mature trees where pest birds roost.
 Ficus species provide little to no benefit for natural ecological processes in southwest Western
Australia.
 They are iconic trees that are loved by many people in the general community.
 Ficus trees in revegetated nature space (i.e. northern end of the site) and the southern end of the
site have vastly different priorities for removal/retention because of the difference level of impact
they have on the ecological processes around them.
Currently, there is minimal ecological imperative to remove the Ficus trees at the southern end of the lake.
Such removals would be likely to create strong division in the Claremont community. For those reasons, it is
highly unlikely that those mature Ficus would be removed in the near future (i.e. 15+ years) and a strong
case could be made for local heritage listing of that tree avenue as other Councils have done. However,
Ficus trees remaining in the revegetated natural area at the north of the site are/will outcompete replanted
natural vegetation and negatively affect natural ecosystem processes. A program of staged removal over
the next fifteen years (i.e. span of three management plans), with an OCM resolution for each removal,
should be implemented for those trees.
Highly Invasive Woody Weed Species
The Lake Claremont site contains a number of highly invasive woody weeds that were planted by the Town
and Golf Course operators were introduced through bird dispersal or were transported to the site in
stormwater runoff. As with the other examples, there are several management considerations for these
trees as well. Some of these are:
 Practically eliminated from the site, Victorian Tea Tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) is an aggressive
coloniser species with a dense spreading canopy and wind dispersed seed that should be removed as
soon as it is identified.
 Norfolk Island Hibiscus were planted at the site as ornamental trees, but similar to the Victorian Tea
Tree its wind dispersed seed rapidly establish in wetland nature spaces.
 The small red ‘berries’ of the Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) are a favourite with many
seed eating birds and these tough and fast growing woody weeds are often seen chocking
vegetation or sprouting from paving and walls under roosting trees in Perth’s established suburbs.
 Chilean and Weeping Willows (Salix species) are aggressive woody weeds of wetland environments
that the Australia Government has declared to be Weeds of National Significance.
 Athel Pines or Tamarix Trees (Tamrix aphylla) are another difficult to control WoNS that are widely
distributed across the northern section of the Lake Claremont. There is a large stand of this weed
south of the old turf shed in a nature space that requires revegetation. After suitable notification to
the community, control of Athel Pine in that area should be a priority.
Seedling and saplings of Victorian Tea Tree, Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Brazilian Pepper, Chilean and Weeping
Willows and Athel Pines will be removed as soon as they are detected in the Lake Claremont site. Approval
from Chief Executive Officer will be sort prior to the removal of any Norfolk Island Hibiscus that were
intentionally planted. No removal of intentionally planted Weeping Willows from the wetland buffer or
Athel Pines will occur without an OCM resolution.
1.5.2 Garden Wastes
The presence of garden wastes in or near Lake Claremont have the potential to introduce weeds to the site,
either through vegetative regrowth or through the movement of viable seeds. Regular monitoring for the
presence of garden wastes will assist with ensuring impacts within the park are minimised.
1.6
Weed Management
Weed management strategies involve removal or control of weeds from a designated area by manual,
chemical or biological treatment methods, with manual and chemical treatments being the most common.
A combination of both chemical and manual control methods will usually have the best environmental
outcomes across a broad range of weed species. The control technique for a particular target species will
depend on the characteristics of the plant including its rate of growth, regenerative capacity, and the
presence of non-target species or other sensitive areas, such as threatened and/or priority flora and/or
fauna.
TOC staff and contractors, FOLC members and other volunteers who are performing hand weeding activities
in the natural areas without the direct supervision of a TOC approved person must have completed a training
program that covers the following aspects of hand weeding:
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Do not pull out any plants where the identification of the species is uncertain. Leave the plant to
grow large enough to confirm the species to avoid the potential of inadvertently removing native
seedlings. An example for the site is the native Variable Groundsel (Senecio latus), which can be
easily confused with the common Groundsel (S. vulgaris) and the Thistle species. Ask FOLC or TOC
weed specialists for help to identify the weed.
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Consider the life history of a weed as hand weeding is most effective if removal occurs prior to
flowering and/or seed set.
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Consider the growth habit of each weed to ensure that removal technique(s) are appropriate. For
example:
Geophytes such as Watsonia, Gladiolus, One-leaf Cape Tulip and the Freesia produce
numerous bulbs that left in the soil can reinfest an area when conditions become favourable.
Flowering Sonchus/Thistles are an example of weed species that retain enough energy after
removal to ensure that any immature seed will continue to develop if not disposed of
appropriately (i.e. Bag and Bin).
Flat weeds and Thistles will grow back from vegetative material left in or on the ground.
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For hand weeding activities, concentrate on a small number of priority species each season.
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Consider the number of people involved with manual weed control. Large numbers of unskilled,
untrained and/or poorly supervised people in an area of bushland are likely to trample native
species. This can:
kill naturally regenerating native seedlings
change the structure of the vegetation;
degrade fauna habitat;
cause the death of mature vegetation; and
contribute to erosion.
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Promptly remove weeds from the area to prevent sprouting of vegetative material, wind dispersal of
seeds and nutrient loading near nitrogen and phosphate sensitive native species.
1.6.1 Manual Weed Control
Manual control typically involves the removal of the nominated weed either mechanically (by machine or
tool) or by hand. Removal of woody weeds (trees, shrubs with woody stems), will often involve:
 Manual (‘hand’) removal of plant – physically removing weeds by hand or by hand-operated tools.
 Cut and paint – trimming and then cutting the trunk at the base followed by painting of the stump
with an herbicide to kill the weed and leaving the stump will break down over time.
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Brush cutting/slashing – using a line trimmer or cutting disk to reduce the height of invasive plants to
control rather than remove the weeds, which is particularly effective on long or grassy weeds.
stump removal – if required, a stump grinder can be used to remove the large woody trunk mass left
behind, encouraging faster break down of plant remains.
Advantages of manual weed control are:
 Particular species can be targeted rather than ‘blanket’ control.
 Significantly reduces the soil seed bank when weeds, flowers and/or seeds are removed.
 Plants will not develop a ‘resistance’ to the control method.
 Can be used effectively in conjunction with other methods to maximise efficacy of weed control
program by minimising application of herbicides and risk non-target species being sprayed.
Disadvantages of manual weed control are:
 Implementation can be laborious and time-consuming, meaning that it is not economical for many
weed types or very large infestations.
 Seed crops of plants and propagules can be left behind, for example bulbs or corms that can regrow
under favourable conditions.
 The seeds of some species can still mature and disperse after removal if the plant if not disposed of
appropriately.
 Large numbers of people hand weeding can result in trampling of sensitive bushland areas, which
may be more environmentally destructive and impact for longer than any chemical control.
1.6.2 Herbicide Application in Natural Areas
The use of herbicides is the most common and cost effective method of controlling many environmental
weeds, because it can be targeted at particular species or weed classes and large areas being treated in a
cost effect manner. While there is range of herbicides in common usage, with differing active ingredient(s)
that target different weed types, only Bioactive (‘Amphibian Friendly’) Glyphosate and Fusilade style
herbicides are used for weed control in nature areas of the Lake Claremont site. No surfactants or sticking
agents are added to herbicide mixes applied anywhere in the site.
Advantages of chemical weed control include:
 Results are apparent in a short time frame.
 Effective in killing the entire weed, this stops propagules like corms or roots being left in the soil.
 Large areas can be treated quickly and in a cost effective manner.
 Minimal impact to the environment when applied in accordance with legislative guidelines by
correctly trained and licensed technicians specialising in bushland weed control.
Disadvantages of chemical control methods include:
 Weeds that have tuberous or rhizomatous root systems and those that reshoot from epicormic
growth, are likely to require follow up treatments to ensure effective control of the target species.
 Some weeds can develop a resistance to a particular herbicide where in appropriate application
rates and/or techniques are used for extended periods.
 Herbicides have the potential to result in impacts to non-target flora and fauna species.
 Potential health effects on operators and personal protective clothing and equipment for operators
need to be considered and managed.
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The use of herbicides by contractors must complying with:
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Permits for use in bushland areas (Department of Agriculture and Food WA)
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Operator licence requirements by the Department of Health WA.
1.6.3 Weed Mapping
Determining the density of weeds is a useful activity that assists with setting control priorities. A rating scale
to describe the density with 3, 4 or 5 divisions according to preferences should be used. The Department of
Environment and Conservation (2011) have developed a standard operating procedure for the mapping of
weeds in bushland and wetland areas that uses three categories (< 5%, 6 – 75%, and 76 – 100%).
Useful weed resources include:
 Bushland Weeds – A Practical Guide to their Management (Brown and Brooks, 2002)
 Southern Weeds and their Control (Moore and Wheeler, 2008)
 Western Weeds (Hussey, Keighery, Dodd, Lloyd and Cousens (2nd Edition, 2007)
 Weed Species of Western Australia listed on FloraBase.
 Weed information sheets in Section 2.6
1.6.4 Weed Control Training
The Friends of Lake Claremont play an important role in the management of Lake Claremont, with one of
those roles relating to the hand removal of weeds. Weeding days often involve additional volunteers.
Hence, the importance of knowing what is and is not a weed. Appropriate reference materials for use in the
field are a useful tool for volunteers. To this end, the Town of Claremont have developed a weed
identification guide to assist.
In addition to identification, the appropriate removal method is an important consideration. Tips for the
hand removal of weeds include:
 Consider the weed to ensure removal technique(s) are appropriate:
o Geophytes such as Watsonia, Gladiolus, One-leaf Cape Tulip and the Freesia produce numerous
bulbs that left in the soil will produce new plants.
o Some species retain enough energy after removal that immature seed can continue to develop
if not disposed of appropriately (e.g. Thistle).
o Others weeds will grow back from vegetative material left in or on the ground.
 Consider the timing of hand control as removal is most effective prior to the species setting seed.
 When hand weeding, concentrate on a small number of species per season.
 Do not pull out any plants where the identification is uncertain. If in doubt, leave the plant to grow
to a stage when the species can be confirmed to avoid inadvertent removal native seedlings.
 Consider the number of people involved with manual weed control as large numbers of people in a
location can contribute to trampling of other species, which can promote additional weed growth
and/or contribute to erosion around the site.
 Promptly remove weeds from the area to prevent reshooting or the wind dispersal of seeds.
1.7
Revegetation and Rehabilitation
Since the closure of the long nine hole golf course in June 2009, significant areas of the Lake Claremont
wetland buffer (riparian zone) and adjoining nature space have been undergoing restoration and
revegetation. These activities have significantly increased the coverage, condition and indigenous
biodiversity in the nature space of the site. Approximately four hectares of the site still needs to be
revegetated under the mixed-use management model to provide nature, recreation and sport spaces for the
Claremont community. Infill planting will occur beyond the life of this management plan. It will take several
years more for a self-supporting naturally regenerating soil seed bank to establish for local native species
reintroduced to the site. Restoration and replanting of the floristically rich herb and shrub understorey is yet
to commence as the over storey vegetation of revegetated areas is not sufficiently mature to allow the
understorey to establish. When required, revegetation activities will consider the location of the work to be
carried out, the height and form of the species to be planted, and the usage within that area. Weed control
will be carried out in areas to be planted ahead of revegetation activities to minimise competition and
maximise the established success of tube stock establishment.
1.7.1
Seed Collection and Plant Propagation
Some restoration purists promote the collection of local provenance seed as restoration ‘best practice’ in
order to maintain localised genetic diversity of seed used in revegetation and rehabilitation projects. A
secondary argument is that strict local provenance seed is better suited to local conditions. However, there
is a counter argument that in an urban remnant fragmented from other natural areas, by the loss of
biodiversity linkages, the introduction of new material mimics historical genetic flow that strengthens
populations and prevent extinctions through genetic bottlenecks. Due to the extensive clearing and
degradation of indigenous vegetation at the Lake Claremont site, the extensive revegetation already carried
out with widely sourced plant stock and the small area of the remnant vegetation on the site, the
opportunity for collecting and using local provenance seed in restoration activities is limited. Propagation of
sedges and the locally significant Wembley Wax phenotype of Chamelaucium uncinatum have occurred at
local schools and by the Friends of Lake Claremont for planting within nature spaces of the site.
1.7.2 Revegetation Protocols
The aim of revegetation activities is to restore and/or enhance indigenous biodiversity values at a particular
location. This includes considering the preferred habitat requirements of a species, such as tolerance of
vegetation to permanent inundation in the wetland buffer and the food and shelter requirements of native
fauna. The planting of riparian sedges at Lake Claremont will take consideration of winter water depths,
transition zone species such as Paperbark (Melaleuca rhaphiophylla) and Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus rudis)
occur at increasing distances from the lakes edge.
Revegetation programs of are typically designed to achieve a final planting density of one plant per m2 for
dryland species, with sedges and rushes at a density of 4-6 plants per m2. A typical ratio for planting is one
over storey species to 10 middle storey and 100 understorey species (plants). This ratio takes into
consideration the final canopy spread of the trees, along with the mix of middle and understorey species in
their vicinity. Over planting at a rate of 3-4 plants per m2 will allow for natural attrition during the
establishment phase, as well as reducing the weed load. At present many of the trees natural regenerating
across the site are feral ‘eastern states’ natives. These weed species are controlled by the methods outlined
in Section 1.6.
In light of the unexpectedly high survival rates of species revegetated into the northern wetland buffer, low
plantings and establishment of view corridors to provide park users with visual connections to the
waterbody of the lake are now a major consideration in the selection of species for revegetation close to
Lake Claremont.
1.8
Fungi
Fungi are an important component of natural ecosystems as they play a major role in decomposing organic
material and recycling the nutrients present back into the environment to sustain the ecological
communities present. Some species have a beneficial symbiotic relationship with vascular plants, while
others are pathogenic or parasitic, resulting in disease or harm to the host plant. There are a number of
different forms of fungi known within the Perth metropolitan region, including the more common
mushrooms, toadstools, and puffballs. Other forms include the jelly fungus and flat-type fungus
(resupinate). The most common time to see the fruiting bodies of fungi are after autumn or winter rains,
however some fungi will also be obvious at other times of the year.
A number of fungi species were observed during Natural Area site assessment activities at Lake Claremont,
all were decomposers and all were present in mulched areas or in proximity to areas revegetated with native
flora. Additional species are expected at other locations within the site.
Fungi Observation and Surveys
Surveying of fungi by observing the development of fruiting bodies, such as mushrooms, toadstools, and
puffballs, is an activity suited to volunteers and school groups. Fungi can be observed all year round when
humid days coincide with rainfall events. However, it is more common for the fruiting bodies to appear
during autumn and winter (May to July). Features used to identify fungi species include their form, colour
and width of the cap, gill colour (underside) and stem height. An additional feature is the spore print, which
involves the placing of the area of the fungus that contains the spores (i.e. the underside of mushrooms and
toadstools) on white paper and leaving it to sit for several hours for the spores to adhere to the paper.
Many fungi are readily identifiable from photographs and using an appropriate reference, such as:
 Fungi of the Perth Region and Beyond: A Self-managed Field Book and Bougher (2009).
 A Field Guide to Australian Fungi by Fuhrer (2011). This reference includes a section on the
collection of spore prints and a field observation template.
 Examples of fungi sighted at Lake Claremont in Section 2.6.
1.9
Pathogen Management
Vegetation can be subject to diseases that result in a decline in their vigour or death in the longer term.
Common plant pathogens include Phytophthora dieback, Armillaria, Quambalaria (Marri Canker) and Myrtle
Rust. Activities that impact directly on trees, such as the installation of nesting boxes, can result in wounds
that make them more susceptible to infection from pathogens. A range of stressors on plants contribute to
the spiral of decline and death of plants.
1.9.1 Phytophthora Dieback
The most common plant disease encountered on the Swan Coastal Plain is dieback caused by the more than
300 forms the water-borne fungus Phytophthora. While Phytophthora cinnamomi is considered the most
destructive, other varieties have been identified which may have similar impacts. One of these species is
Phytophthora multivora, which previous testing has shown to be in the park, attack Tuarts (Eucalyptus
gomphocephala), Jarrah (E. marginata), Peppermints (Agonis flexuosa) and a range of Banksia species.
Phytophthora multivora is tolerant of alkaline conditions and has spores that are wind-borne in addition to
being dispersed by raindrops and splash (Scott et al. 2009).
Sampling for Phytophthora cinnamomi Dieback was carried out at various locations around the Lake
Claremont site, the results of which were negative (Head 2014, pers comm.). Phytophthora multivora was
isolated from a tissue sample collected from an Agonis flexuosa tree in Strickland Street to the west of Lake
Claremont (Simpson 2014 pers comm). If P. multivora is suspected within the site or other natural areas, it
should be treated in the same manner as P. cinnamomi.
1.9.2 Honey Fungus ( Armillaria luteobubalina)
Armillaria luteobubalina (Figure 3) is a parasitic fungus that causes root rot of infected plants. Infections may
be identified through analysis of aerial photography or the presence of fruiting bodies. It has been observed
within the Lake Claremont site and has the potential to be spread through changes to site conditions and
movement of spores.
Figure 3: Armillaria luteobubalina
1.9.3 Marri Canker (Quambalaria sp.)
Quambalaria is a genus of fungus introduced from the eastern states that is known to infect Corymbia trees,
with the species Quambalaria coyrecup associated with the Marri (Corymbia calophylla) in Western
Australia. Marri Canker will:
 blight leaves and shoots, causing deformed growth;
 produce lesions in various parts of the plant, including the trunk and branches; and
 will deform affect buds and abort immature fruit (Paap et al. 2013).
Short-term impacts of Marri Canker include reduced flower production, which reduces availability of nectar
and pollen being available for native birds and honeybees and reduced seed development. Longer term
impacts include reduced habitat for fauna, loss of canopy and impacts on understorey species. Symptoms of
what could be Quambalaria was observed in Corymbia calophylla that have had the nesting boxes installed,
but it has not been tested for at the site (Head 2014. pers comm). Other locations where Quambalaria may
be present within the Town of Claremont include some road verges.
1.9.4 Myrtle Rust (Uredo rangelii)
Myrtle Rust (Uredo rangelii) is a fungus related to Eucalyptus and Guava rusts, but only targets Myrtaceae
species. It is a major new threat to biodiversity within Australia since its introduction to eastern Australia in
2010 (Australian Network for Plant Conservation 2013). Myrtle Rust is yet to be recorded in Western
Australia and spread will most likely be via infected nursery stock. The Nursery and Garden Industry has
developed a Myrtle Rust Management Plan for the Australian Nursery Industry, with a view to limiting
spread.
In susceptible plants, the rust spores enter the tissue, probably through the waxy cuticle, causing damage
including lesions (sores), after which bright yolk-yellow or orange pustules appear. When pustules appear
wind, humans or animals can readily disperse the spores, with infection potentially occurring in other nearby
Myrtaceae species. Outcomes of the infection include damage to leaves and tissues, defoliation, diseased
fruits and plants, susceptibility to secondary infection by other plant pathogens and plant mortality.
Secondary outcomes include impact on fauna through loss of habitat, canopy decline, replacement species,
promotion of weed species and increased fire impacts.
1.10 Fire
A review of archive material from the Claremont Museum and a search of newspapers in TROVE online
database provided only one report of fire at Lake Claremont that started on one of the islands and moved
quickly towards the bank in 1994 (Post 1994). Anecdotal information indicates that Typha spp. within the
lake burned regularly/annually until it was removed (Haynes 2014, pers comm; Friends of Lake Claremont
2015 pers comm). With revegetation activities within the northern portion of the reserve, the increased
presence of native vegetation will result in an increased fire risk as the various species mature and
contribute leaf litter, twigs, bark and branches to the fire fuel load. The vegetation type present within the
revegetated areas along with the close-canopy mean the risk of fire is rated as moderate-extreme. Turf
areas have a low fire hazard and act as low fuel zones.
The Claremont Station of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has prepared a Fire Pre-plan for
Lake Claremont site. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services update the plan annually prior to 31
October.
This plan includes the following risk management strategies that are the responsibility of the TOC Claremont:
 Weed control
 Monitoring fire fuel loads.
 Selectively removing dead branches and other material from nature spaces as required to reduce
fire load without affecting fauna habitat.
 Maintaining firebreaks and protection buffers between nature spaces and properties.
Prescribed burns are not recommended unless necessary for habitat maintenance of flora species or where
fuel loads need to be reduced to 8 tonnes per hectare.
2.0 Supplementary Information
2.1
Example Flora Species of Lake Claremont
Patersonia occidentalis
(Purple Flag)
Hardenbergia comptoniana
(Native Wisteria)
Melaleuca systena
(Coastal Honeymyrtle)
Jacksonia sternbergiana
(Stinkwood)
Calothamnus quadrifidus
(One-sided Bottlebrush)
Conostylis candicans subsp.
candicans
Anthocercis ilicifolia subsp. ilicifolia
Billardiera fusiformis
(Australian Bluebell)
Eremophila glabra subsp. albicans
Schoenoplectus validus
(Lake Club-rush)
Baumea articulata
(Jointed Twig Rush)
Bolboschoenus caldwellii
(Marsh Club-rush)
2.2
Example Weed Species at Lake Claremont
Erodium cicutarium
(Common Storksbill)
Phoenix dactylifera
(Date Palm)
Tropaeolum majus
(Nasturtium)
Salix sp.
(Weeping Willow)
Bacopa monnieri
(Bacopa)
Melia azedarach
(Cape Lilac)
2.3
Geographical Information and Maps
Figure 4: Vegetation types, Lake Claremont
Figure 5: Vegetation condition, Lake Claremont
Figure 6: Introduced Trees, Lake Claremont
2.4
Combined Flora Species List
Scientific Name
Common Name
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
Algae
Chaetomorpha aerea
x
Cladophora albida
x
Cladophoropsis herpestica
x
Cystoseira trinodis
x
Gelidium pusillum
x
Gracilaria verrucosa
x
Grateloupia filicina
x
Grateloupia filicina var. luxurians
x
Grateloupia subpectinata
x
Phacelocarpus sessilis
x
Plocamium preissianum
x
Ulva intestinalis
x
Ulva lactuca
x
Ulva linza
x
Bryopsid (Moss)
Gemmabryum preissianum
x
Gymnostomum calcareum
x
Racopilum cuspidigerum var. convolutaceum
x
Rosulabryum billarderi
x
Rosulabryum torquescens
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Trichostomum eckelianum
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
Conifer
Araucaria heterophylla*
Norfolk Island Pine
x
x
Callitris preissii
Rottnest Island Pine
x
x
x
x
Cycad
Macrozamia fraseri
Dicotyledon
Acacia applanata
x
Acacia cochlearis
Rigid Wattle
x
x
x
Acacia cyclops
Coastal Wattle
x
x
x
Acacia lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa
x
x
x
Acacia pulchella var. glaberrima
x
x
x
x
x
Acacia rostellifera
Summer-scented Wattle
Acacia saligna subsp. saligna
x
x
x
Acacia truncata
x
x
x
x
x
x
Acacia willdenowiana
Grass Wattle
x
Acacia xanthina
White-stemmed Wattle
x
Acetosa sagittata*
x
Achillea millefolium*
Yarrow
x
Agonis flexuosa
Peppermint
x
x
x
x
Agonis flexuosa var. flexuosa
Ailanthus altissima*
Tree of Heaven
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Allocasuarina fraseriana
Sheoak
Allocasuarina humilis
Dwarf Sheoak
Allocasuarina lehmanniana subsp. lehmanniana
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Ambrosia psilostachya*
Perennial Ragweed
x
Amyema miquelii
Stalked Mistletoe
x
Angianthus cunninghamii
Coast Angianthus
x
Anthocercis ilicifolia subsp. ilicifolia
x
x
Anthocercis littorea
Yellow Tailflower
x
x
x
Arctotheca calendula*
Cape Weed
x
x
x
Arctotis stoechadifolia*
White Arctotis
x
Argyranthemum frutescens subsp.
foeniculaceum*
Marguerite Daisy
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
Astartea scoparia
Asteridea pulverulenta
Common Bristle Daisy
Atriplex hypoleuca
x
x
Bacopa monnieri*
Bacopa
Banksia attenuata
Slender Banksia, Piara
Banksia dallanneyi
Couch Honeypot
x
Banksia grandis
Bull Banksia
x
Banksia littoralis
Swamp Banksia
x
Banksia menziesii
Firewood Banksia
x
x
Banksia nivea
Honeypot Dryandra
x
x
Banksia prionotes
Acorn Banksia
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Banksia sessilis var. cygnorum
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
x
x
Beaufortia elegans
Billardiera fusiformis
x
Australian Bluebell
x
Brachyscome iberidifolia
x
Buglossoides arvensis*
Corn Gromwell
x
Cakile maritima*
Sea Rocket
x
Calandrinia brevipedata
Short-stalked Purslane
x
Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. quadrifidus
x
Calothamnus sanguineus
Silky-leaved Blood Flower
Cardamine hirsuta*
Common Bittercress
x
Carduus pycnocephalus*
Slender Thistle
x
Carpobrotus edulis*
Hottentot Fig
x
Cassytha flava
Dodder Laurel
x
Cassytha racemosa
Dodder Laurel
x
Casuarina obesa
Swamp Sheoak
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Cerastium glomeratum*
Mouse Ear Chickweed
x
Chamelaucium uncinatum*
Geraldton Wax
x
Chenopodium glaucum*
Glaucus Goosefoot
x
Chenopodium murale*
Nettle-leaf Goosefoot
x
Chrysanthemum coronarium*
Crown Daisy
x
x
x
Centella asiatica
Centranthus macrosiphon*
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Clematis linearifolia
x
x
Comesperma integerrimum
x
Natural Area
Conospermum triplinervium
Tree Smokebush
Conyza bonariensis*
Flaxleaf Fleabane
x
x
Corymbia calophylla
Marri
x
x
Crassula thunbergiana*
Stonecrop
x
x
x
x
x
x
Cryptandra arbutiflora var. arbutiflora
x
Cryptandra arbutiflora var. tubulosa
x
Cymbalaria muralis subsp. muralis*
Ivy-leafed Toadflax
x
Daviesia decurrens
Prickly Bitter-pea
x
Daviesia divaricata subsp. divaricata
x
Daviesia nudiflora subsp. nudiflora
x
Daviesia triflora
x
Diplopeltis huegelii subsp. huegelii
x
Diplotaxis muralis*
Wall Rocket
x
Diplotaxis tenuifolia*
Sand Rocket
x
Dodonaea aptera
Coast Hop-bush
x
Dodonaea hackettiana
Hackett’s Hopbush
Drosera stolonifera
Leafy Sundew
x
Emex australis*
Doublegee
x
Epilobium billardiereanum subsp. cinereum
Variable Willow Herb
x
Eremophila glabra
Tar Bush
P4
Scientific Name
Common Name
Eremophila glabra subsp. albicans
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
Erodium cicutarium*
Common Storksbill
Eucalyptus citriodora*
Lemon-scented Gum
Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Tuart, Duart
Eucalyptus marginata subsp. marginata
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Jarrah
x
x
x
Eucalyptus rudis
Flooded Gum, Kulurda
x
x
Eucalyptus todtiana
Coastal Blackbutt
x
x
Euphorbia peplus*
Petty Spurge
x
x
Euphorbia terracina*
Geraldton Carnation Weed
x
Exocarpos sparteus
Broom Ballart, Djuk
Ficus macrophylla*
Moreton Bay Fig
Foeniculum vulgare*
Fennel
Fumaria bastardii*
Fumaria capreolata*
x
Whiteflower Fumitory
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Gastrolobium linearifolium
x
Dove’s Foot Cranesbill
Glischrocaryon angustifolium
x
Gnephosis angianthoides
x
Gompholobium aristatum
x
x
x
Gastrolobium capitatum
Gompholobium tomentosum
x
x
Gamochaeta coarctata*
Geranium molle*
x
Hairy Yellow Pea
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
Grevillea crithmifolia
x
x
x
Grevillea preissii subsp. preissii
x
x
Grevillea vestita
Hakea lissocarpha
Honey Bush
Hakea prostrata
Harsh Hakea
Hakea trifurcata
Two-leaf Hakea
Hardenbergia comptoniana
Native Wisteria
x
x
Heliophila pusilla*
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Hemiandra pungens
Snakebush
Hibbertia racemosa
Stalked Guinea Flower
x
Hibiscus tridactylites*
Bladder Ketmia
x
Hovea pungens
Devil's Pins, Puyenak
x
Hybanthus calycinus
Wild Violet
x
x
Hydrocotyle pilifera var. glabrata
x
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa
x
Hypocalymma angustifolium
White Myrtle, Kudjid
x
Hypocalymma robustum
Swan River Myrtle
x
Hypochaeris radicata*
Flat Weed
x
Isotropis cuneifolia subsp. cuneifolia
x
x
x
Jacksonia furcellata
Grey Stinkwood
Jacksonia sericea
Waldjumi
Jacksonia sternbergiana
Stinkwood, Kapur
x
P4
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Kennedia prostrata
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
Scarlet Runner
x
x
Kunzea glabrescens
Spearwood
x
x
Lactuca serriola*
Prickly Lettuce
x
x
Lantana camara*
Common Lantana
x
Lavandula dentata var. candicans*
French Lavender
x
x
x
Lawrencia spicata
Conservation Code
NatureMap
x
Lechenaultia linarioides
Yellow Leschenaultia
x
Lepidium rotundum
Veined Peppercress
x
Leptospermum spinescens
Leucopogon parviflorus
x
Coast Beard-heath
x
Leucopogon propinquus
x
Limonium hyblaeum*
x
Lobelia anceps
Angled Lobelia
Lobularia maritima*
Sweet Alyssum
x
Logania vaginalis
White Spray
x
x
Lupinus cosentinii*
West Australian Blue Lupin
x
x
Lysimachia arvensis*
Pimpernel
x
Malva parviflora*
Marshmallow
x
x
Medicago polymorpha*
Burr Medic
x
x
Melaleuca huegelii
Chenille Honeymyrtle
x
x
Melaleuca lanceolata
Rottnest Teatree
x
x
Melaleuca quinquenervia*
Broad-leaved Paperbark
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Melaleuca rhaphiophylla
Melaleuca scabra
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
Swamp Paperbark
x
x
Rough Honeymyrtle
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Melaleuca seriata
Melaleuca systena
Melaleuca teretifolia
x
Banbar
Melaleuca thymoides
x
Melaleuca trichophylla
x
Melia azedarach*
Cape Lilac, White Cedar
Melilotus indicus*
Common Melilot
Misopates orontium*
Lesser Snapdragon
x
Monoculus monstrosus*
Stinking Roger
x
Myoporum insulare
Blueberry Tree, Boobialla
x
Nerium oleander*
Oleander
x
Oenothera drummondii subsp. drummondii*
Coastal Evening Primrose, Beach
Evening Primrose
x
Oenothera speciosa*
White Evening Primrose
x
x
x
x
Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta*
x
Olax benthamiana
x
Olearia axillaris
Coastal Daisybush
x
Olearia rudis
Rough Daisybush
x
Opercularia vaginata
Dog Weed
x
Oxalis pes-caprae*
Soursob
x
Oxalis purpurea*
Largeflower Wood Sorrel
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Parietaria debilis
Pellitory
x
Pelargonium capitatum*
Rose Pelargonium
x
Persoonia saccata
Snottygobble
x
Petrophile axillaris
Petrophile linearis
NatureMap
Pixie Mops
False Boronia
x
Pimelea rosea subsp. rosea
x
Yellow Banjine
Pittosporum ligustrifolium
x
x
Podotheca angustifolia
Sticky Longheads
x
Polycarpon tetraphyllum*
Fourleaf Allseed
x
Poranthera drummondii
x
Prince of Wales Feather
Ptilotus sericostachyus subsp. sericostachyus
Ranunculus colonorum
x
x
Common Buttercup
Ranunculus sessiliflorus var. sessiliflorus
Raphanus raphanistrum*
x
x
Wild Radish
x
Regelia inops
Rhagodia baccata subsp. baccata
Rhagodia baccata subsp. dioica
x
x
x
Ptilotus polystachyus
Natural Area
x
Phyllanthus tenellus*
Pimelea sulphurea
Town of Claremont
x
Petrophile macrostachya
Phyllanthus calycinus
Conservation Code
x
Sea Berry Saltbush
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Rhagodia candolleana subsp. candolleana
Rhamnus alaternus*
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Buckthorn
x
x
x
x
x
x
Ricinus communis*
Castor Oil Plant
x
Rumex crispus*
Curled Dock
x
Sagina apetala*
Annual Pearlwort
x
Sagina procumbens*
Spreading Pearlwort
x
Samolus repens
Creeping Brookweed
x
Samolus repens var. paucifolius
x
Santalum acuminatum
Quandong, Warnga
x
Scabiosa atropurpurea*
Purple Pincushion
x
Scaevola canescens
Grey Scaevola
x
Scaevola crassifolia
Thick-leaved Fanflower
Scaevola nitida
Shining Fanflower
Schinus terebinthifolius*
Brazilian Pepper, Japanese
Pepper
Senecio condylus
x
x
x
Purple Groundsel
Senecio pinnatifolius var. latilobus
x
x
Silene gallica var. gallica*
French Catchfly
x
Silene gallica var. quinquevulnera*
French Catchfly
x
Silene nocturna*
Mediterranean Catchfly
x
Solanum linnaeanum*
Apple of Sodom
x
Natural Area
x
Rhodanthe citrina
Senecio elegans*
Town of Claremont
Scientific Name
Common Name
Solanum nigrum
Nightshade
Solanum symonii
Conservation Code
NatureMap
x
Common Sowthistle
Spergularia diandra*
Lesser Sand Spurry
x
Spyridium globulosum
Basket Bush
x
Stellaria media*
Chickweed
x
Stenanthemum notiale subsp. chamelum
x
Stenopetalum gracile
x
Hundreds and Thousands
Stylidium rigidulum
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Stylidium roseoalatum
Pink-wing Triggerplant
Tamarix aphylla*
Athel Tree, Athel Pine
Templetonia retusa
Cockies Tongues
x
x
Thomasia cognata
Thomasia triphylla
x
Threlkeldia diffusa
Coast Bonefruit
Trachymene coerulea
Blue Lace Flower
Trachymene pilosa
Native Parsnip
Tribulus terrestris*
Caltrop
Trifolium campestre var. campestre*
Hop Clover
x
Trifolium dubium*
Suckling Clover
x
Trifolium glomeratum*
Cluster Clover
x
Natural Area
x
Sonchus oleraceus*
Stylidium inundatum
Town of Claremont
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Trifolium incarnatum var. incarnatum*
Crimson Clover
Trifolium pratense var. sativum*
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
x
Tropaeolum majus*
Garden Nasturtium
x
Urtica urens*
Small Nettle
x
Vicia sativa*
Common Vetch
x
x
Viminaria juncea
Swishbush
x
x
Xanthosia ciliata
Zygophyllum fruticulosum
x
Shrubby Twinleaf
x
Rottnest Island Pine, Maro
x
Gymnosperm
Callitris preissii
x
Monocotyledon
Acanthocarpus preissii
Agave americana*
x
Century Plant
Albuca flaccida*
x
x
x
Anigozanthos humilis subsp. humilis
Cat’s Paw
Anigozanthos manglesii
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
x
x
Anigozanthos viridis
Green Kangaroo Paw
x
x
Arundo donax*
Giant Reed
x
Asparagus asparagoides*
Bridal Creeper
x
Asphodelus fistulosus*
Onion Weed
x
x
Austrostipa compressa
x
Austrostipa flavescens
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Avena barbata*
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
Bearded Oat
x
x
Baumea articulata
Jointed Rush
x
x
Baumea juncea
Bare Twigrush
x
x
x
x
x
x
Baumea preissii
Bolboschoenus caldwellii
Marsh Club-rush
Bromus arenarius
Sand Brome
x
Bromus diandrus*
Great Brome
x
Burchardia congesta
x
x
Caladenia flava subsp. flava
x
Caladenia latifolia
Pink Fairy Orchid
Carex divisa*
Divided Sedge
Carex thecata
x
x
x
Catapodium rigidum*
Rigid Fescue
x
Cenchrus clandestinus*
Kikuyu Grass
x
Cenchrus purpureus*
Elephant Grass
x
Cenchrus setaceus*
Fountain Grass
x
x
x
Centrolepis drummondiana
x
Conostylis aculeata subsp. cygnorum
x
x
Conostylis candicans subsp. candicans
x
x
x
Corynotheca micrantha var. micrantha
x
Cyanicula gemmata
x
x
x
Cynodon dactylon*
Couch
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Cyperus brevifolius*
Kyllinga Weed
x
Cyperus gymnocaulos
Spiny Flat-sedge
x
Cyperus tenuiflorus*
Scaly Sedge
x
Cyrtostylis huegelii
x
Cyrtostylis robusta
x
Desmocladus asper
x
Dianella revoluta
Blueberry Lily
Dichelachne crinita
Longhair Plumegrass
Dichopogon preissii
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dielsia stenostachya
Digitaria sanguinalis*
Crab Grass
x
Echinochloa crus-pavonis*
South American Barnyard Grass
x
Ehrharta brevifolia var. cuspidata*
x
Ehrharta longiflora*
Annual Veldt Grass
x
Elythranthera brunonis
Purple Enamel Orchid
x
Elythranthera emarginata
Pink Enamel Orchid
x
Enchylaena tomentosa
Barrier Saltbush
x
Eriachne ovata
x
Eriochilus dilatatus subsp. multiflorus
x
Ficinia nodosa
Knotted Club Rush
x
Gladiolus angustus*
Long-tubed Painted Lady
x
Haemodorum paniculatum
Mardja
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Hordeum leporinum*
Barley Grass
Hypolaena fastigiata
Nodding Club-rush
Isolepis marginata*
Coarse Club-rush
Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis
Pale Rush
Lepidosperma calcicola
Lepidosperma gladiatum
Town of Claremont
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Coast Sword-sedge
x
Leporella fimbriata
Hare Orchid
Lolium rigidum
Rye Grass
Lolium temulentum forma temulentum*
x
x
x
Tufted Mat Rush
x
Lomandra hermaphrodita
x
Lomandra micrantha subsp. micrantha
x
Lomandra nigricans
x
Lomandra preissii
x
Meeboldina scariosa
Neurachne alopecuroidea
Foxtail Mulga Grass
Orthrosanthus laxus var. laxus
Morning Iris
Patersonia occidentalis
Purple Flag
Phalaris minor*
Lesser Canary Grass
Natural Area
x
Lepidosperma scabrum
Lomandra caespitosa
NatureMap
x
Isolepis cernua
Juncus pallidus
Conservation Code
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scientific Name
Common Name
Pheladenia deformis
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Date Palm
Poa drummondiana
Knotted Poa
Poa porphyroclados
x
x
x
x
Posidonia australis
Fibreball Weed
x
Pterostylis vittata
Banded Greenhood
x
Pyrorchis nigricans
Red Beaks, Elephants Ears
x
Rostraria cristata*
x
Rytidosperma caespitosum
x
Rytidosperma occidentale
x
Lake Club-rush
Schoenus curvifolius
x
x
x
Schoenus grandiflorus
Large Flowered Bogrush
x
Sowerbaea laxiflora
Purple Tassels
x
Spinifex longifolius
Beach Spinifex
x
Sporobolus virginicus
Marine Couch
x
Stenotaphrum secundatum*
Buffalo Grass
x
Thelymitra campanulata
Shirt Orchid
x
Thysanotus arenarius
x
Triglochin isingiana
x
Triglochin striata
x
Triglochin trichophora
x
Natural Area
x
Phoenix dactylifera*
Schoenoplectus validus
Town of Claremont
Scientific Name
Common Name
Conservation Code
NatureMap
Typha orientalis*
Vulpia myuros forma myuros*
Xanthorrhoea preissii
Town of Claremont
Natural Area
x
x
x
x
x
Grass Tree, Balga
Pteridophyte (Fern)
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Maidenhair
Anogramma leptophylla
Annual Fern
P2
x
x
(Sources: NatureMap, Town of Claremont revegetation species, Natural Area)
* Denotes introduced species
2.5
Lake Claremont Significant Weeds
Swan Region Ranking legend: N = negligible (no action), L = low (containment at key sites), M = medium
(control to reduce or contain), H = high (eradication or control to reduce), VH = very high (eradication)
Town of Claremont removal priorities: low, moderate, high, very high
Abbreviations: WoNS = Weed of National Significance
2.5.1 Woody Weed Species
Swan Region ToC
Ranking Ranking
Scientific Name
Common Name
Brachychiton populneus
Kurrajong
M
6
5+ years
Eucalyptus botryoides
Swamp Mahogany
M
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
River Red Gum
L
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus citriodora
Lemon Scented Gum
M
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Sugar Gum
M
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus globulus
Tasmanian Blue Gum
N
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus maculata
Spotted Gum
M
11
5+ years
Eucalyptus saligna
Sydney Blue Gum
N
11
5+ years
Ficus macrophylla
(Except Stirling Rd Park)
Moreton Bay Fig
Lagunaria patersonii
Norfolk Island Hibiscus
N
11
Leptospermum laevigatum
Victorian Tea Tree
H
12
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Broadleaf Paperbark
Melia azedarach
Cape Lilac
N
11
Nerium oleander
Oleander
L
11
Populus sp.
White and Lombard’s Poplar
N
9
Schinus terebinthifolius
Brazilian Pepper
M
9
Tamarix aphylla
Athel Tree, Athel Pine or
Tamerix Tree
H
9
Willow sp.
Weeping, Chilean Willow
L
11
WoNS
Timing
Next 15
Years
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
8
12
5+ years
Y
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
Next 5
Years
2.5.1 Other Weed Species
Swan Region
Ranking
Scientific Name
Common Name
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
N
Agave americana
Century Plant
L
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of Heaven
N
Ambrosia psilostachya
Perennial Ragweed
N
Arctotheca calendula
Cape Weed
L
Argyranthemum frutescens subsp.
foeniculaceum
Marguerite Daisy
N
Arundo donax
Giant Reed
L
Asparagus asparagoides
Bridal Creeper
L
Asphodelus fistulosus
Onion Weed
L
Avena barbata
Bearded Oat
L
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa
L
Bromus diandrus
Great Brome
L
Cakile maritima
Sea Rocket
L
Carex divisa
Divided Sedge
L
Carpobrotus edulis
Hottentot Fig
N
Catapodium rigidum
Rigid Fescue
L
Cerastium glomeratum
Mouse Ear Chickweed
L
Chenopodium murale
Green Fat Hen, Nettle-leaf
Goosefoot
L
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Crown Daisy
N
Crassula thunbergiana
Stonecrop
N
Cymbalaria muralis subsp. muralis
Ivy-leafed Toadflax
L
Cynodon dactylon
Couch
L
Cyperus brevifolius
Kyllinga Weed,
Mullumbimby Couch
N
Cyperus tenuiflorus
Scaly Sedge
N
Diplotaxis muralis
Wall Rocket
N
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Lincoln Weed, Sand Rocket
N
Echinochloa crus-pavonis
South American Barnyard
Grass
N
Ehrharta brevifolia var. cuspidata
Veldt Grass
N
Ehrharta longiflora
Annual Veldt Grass
L
ToC
Ranking
WoNS
Y
Swan Region
Ranking
Scientific Name
Common Name
Emex australis
Double Gee
L
Erodium cicutarium
Common Storksbill
N
Euphorbia peplus
Petty Spurge
N
Ferraria crispa
Black Flag
M
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
N
Fumaria capreolata
Whiteflower Fumitory
L
Gamochaeta coarctata
Spiked Cudweed
N
Geranium molle
Dove’s Foot Cranesbill
N
Gladiolus angustus
Long-tubed Painted Lady
L
Heliophila pusilla
Heliophila
N
Hordeum leporinum
Barley Grass
N
Isolepis marginata
Coarse Club-rush
N
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
M
Lantana camara
Lantana
L
Lavandula dentata var. candicans
French Lavender
N
Lobularia maritima
Alyssum, Sweet Alyssum
L
Lupinus cosentinii
West Australian Blue Lupin
H
Lysimachia arvensis
Malva parviflora
Scarlet Pimpernel, Blue
Pimpernel
Marshmallow, Smallflowered Mallow
WoNS
Y
N
N
Melilotus indicus
Common Melilot
M
Misopates orontium
Lesser Snapdragon
L
Monoculus monstrosus
Stinking Roger
L
Nerium oleander
Oleander
L
Oenothera drummondii subsp.
drummondii
Coastal Evening Primrose,
Beach Evening Primrose
M
Oxalis pes-caprae
Soursob
L
Oxalis purpurea
Purple Oxalis, Largeflower
Wood Sorrel
L
Pelargonium capitatum
Rose Pelargonium
L
Phalaris minor
Lesser Canary Grass
L
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
Fourleaf Allseed
L
Raphanus raphanistrum
Wild Radish
N
ToC
Ranking
Swan Region
Ranking
Scientific Name
Common Name
Rhamnus alaternus
Buckthorn
H
Rumex crispus
Curled Dock
L
Sagina apetala
Common Pearlwort
N
Sagina procumbens
Spreading Pearlwort
N
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Purple Pincushion
M
Senecio elegans
Purple Groundsel
L
Silene gallica var. gallica
French Catchfly
N
Silene gallica var. quinquevulnera
French Catchfly
N
Silene nocturna
Mediterranean Catchfly
N
Solanum linnaeanum
Apple of Sodom
M
Sonchus oleraceus
Common Sowthistle
N
Stenotaphrum secundatum
Buffalo Grass
L
Tribulus terrestris
Caltrop
M
Trifolium incarnatum var. incarnatum
Crimson Clover
L
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
N
Urtica urens
Stinging Nettle, Small
Nettle
L
Vicia sativa
Common Vetch
N
Watsonia borbonica
Watsonia
H
ToC
Ranking
WoNS
2.6
Example Fungi at Lake Claremont
Egg-yolk Fungus
(Bolbitius vitellinus)
Cap 10 – 50 mm wide, pale yellow
stem. Found in grassy areas,
woodchips and rich organic areas.
Shaggy Parasol
(Chlorophyllum brunneum)
Cap to 200 mm, coarsely scaly.
Found in garden beds, compost
and soil.
Impatient Ink Cap
(Coprinellus impatiens)
Smooth cap 3 – 25 mm. Found in
woodchips, rich litter and/or soil.
Hairy Ink Cap
(Coprinopsis lagopus)
Cap 5 – 35 mm. Found in
woodchips, rich litter and/or soil
and lawn.
Crepidotus prostratus
Cap to 70 mm, short stem. Found
in litter and/or soil attached to
buried wood often near base of
eucalypt.
Dusky Helmets
(Panaeolus fimicola)
Cap 10 – 30 mm, tall, stiff stem.
Found in grassy areas, parks, and
playing fields.
Photographs: Natural Area
Holdings Pty Ltd
Information: Bougher, 2009
Golden Splash Tooth
(Phlebia subceracea)
Golden yellow blunt teeth up to
1.5 mm in flat patches. Found on
dead wood.
Common Rosegill
(Volvariella speciosa)
Cap to 120 mm wide, slimy, tall
stem. Found in grass, woodchips,
rich organic beds.
3.0 Assessment Reference Information
3.1
Vegetation Type Assessment Methodology
The vegetation type was determined using the structural classes described in Bush Forever Volume 2
(Government of Western Australia, 2000), and records dominant over storey, middle and understorey
species. A Trimble GPS unit was used to differentiate the locations of the vegetation types across the site
and assist with mapping outcomes. A description of the various structural classes is provided below.
Vegetation structural classes
Canopy Percentage Cover
Life Form/Height
Class
100 – 70%
70 – 30%
30 - 10%
10 – 2 %
Trees over 30 m
Tall closed forest
Tall open forest
Tall woodland
Tall open woodland
Trees 10 – 30 m
Closed forest
Open forest
Woodland
Open woodland
Trees under 10 m
Low closed forest
Low open forest
Low woodland
Low open woodland
Tree Mallee
Closed tree mallee
Tree mallee
Open tree mallee
Shrub Mallee
Closed shrub mallee
Shrub mallee
Open shrub
mallee
Very open tree
mallee
Very open shrub
mallee
Closed tall scrub
Tall open scrub
Tall shrubland
Tall open shrubland
Closed heath
Open heath
Shrubland
Open shrubland
Shrubs under 1 m
Closed low heath
Open low heath
Low shrubland
Low open shrubland
Grasses
Closed grassland
Grassland
Open grassland
Very open grassland
Herbs
Closed herbland
Herbland
Open herbland
Very open herbland
Sedges
Closed sedgeland
Sedgeland
Open sedgeland
Very open sedgeland
Shrubs over 2 m
Shrubs 1 – 2 m
(Source: Government of Western Australia 2000)
3.2
Vegetation Condition
Vegetation condition was assessed using the rating scale attributed to Keighery in Bush Forever Volume 2
(Government of Western Australia, 2000). A Trimble GPS unit was used to differentiate the locations of the
vegetation condition across the site and assist with mapping outcomes. A description of the rating scale is
provided below.
Vegetation condition ratings
Category
Description
1
Pristine
Pristine or nearly so, no obvious signs of disturbance.
2
Excellent
Vegetation structure intact, disturbance affecting individual species and weeds are nonaggressive species.
3 Very Good Vegetation structure altered obvious signs of disturbance. For example, disturbance to
vegetation structure caused by repeated fires, the presence of some more aggressive
weeds, dieback, logging and grazing.
4 Good
Vegetation structure significantly altered by very obvious signs of multiple
disturbances. Retains basic vegetation structure or ability to regenerate it. For example,
disturbance to vegetation structure caused by very frequent fires, the presence of some
very aggressive weeds at high density, partial clearing, dieback and grazing.
5 Degraded
Basic vegetation structure severely impacted by disturbance. Scope for regeneration
but not to a state approaching good condition without intensive management. For
example, disturbance to vegetation structure caused by very frequent fires, the
presence of very aggressive weeds, partial clearing, dieback and grazing.
6 Completely The structure of the vegetation is no longer intact and the area is completely or almost
Degraded
completely without native species. These areas are often described as 'parkland
cleared' with the flora comprising weed or crop species with isolated native trees or
shrubs.
(Source: Government of Western Australia 2000)
3.3
Conservation Code Descriptions
Western Australia
Conservation Code
T
Name
Description
Threatened
Flora or fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct
(Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950)
Taxa that have been adequately searched for and deemed to be
in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in
need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.
X
Presumed Extinct Flora or fauna that is presumed to be extinct in the wild
Taxa which have been adequately searched for and there is no
reasonable doubt that the last individual has died, and have been
gazetted as such.
IA
International
Birds protected under international agreement
Agreement
Birds that are subject to an agreement between governments of
Australia and other countries relating to the protection of
migratory birds and birds in danger of extinction
S
Specially
Other specially protected fauna
Protected
Fauna that is in need of special protection, otherwise than for the
reasons listed in other schedules of the Wildlife Conservation Act
1950.
Schedule 1 species that are ranked by the DEC according to their level of threat using IUCN Red List criteria
CR
Critically
Species considered to be facing an extremely high risk of
endangered
extinction within the wild
EN
Endangered
Species considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction
within the wild
VU
Vulnerable
Species considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the
wild
Taxa that have not been adequately surveyed for listing under Schedule 1 or 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act
are added to the Priority Lists under priorities 1, 2 or 3, according to the priority for further survey and
evaluation of their conservation status.
1
Priority One
Poorly known taxa
Taxa which are known from one or a few collections or sight
records (generally <5), on all lands not managed for conservation,
such as road verges, urban areas, farmland, active mineral lease
and under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Taxa may
be included if they are comparatively well known from one or
more localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements
and appear to be under immediate threat from known
threatening processes.
2
Priority Two
Poorly known taxa
Conservation Code
Name
Description
records, some of which are on lands not under imminent threat
of habitat destruction or degradation, such as national parks,
conservation parks, nature reserves, State forest, vacant Crown
land, water reserves and similar. Taxa may be included if they are
comparatively well known from one or more localities but do not
meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under
threat from known threatening processes
3
Poorly known taxa
Priority Three
Taxa that are known collections or sight records from several
localities not under imminent threat, or from few but widespread
localities with either large size or significant remaining areas of
apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent
threat. Taxa may be included if they are comparatively well
known from several localities but do not meet adequacy of
survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that
could affect them.
4
Priority Four
Rare or near threatened and other taxa in need of monitoring
Rare: Taxa which are considered to have been adequately
surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that
are considered not currently threatened or in need of special
protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These
taxa are usually represented on conservation lands.
Near threatened: Taxa that are considered to have been
adequately surveyed and that to not qualify for Conservation
Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for vulnerable.
Taxa that have been removed from the list of threatened species
during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy.
5
Priority Five
Conservation Dependent Taxa
Taxa that are not threatened but are subject to a specific
conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the
taxa becoming threatened within five years.
(Source: Department of Parks and Wildlife, 2014)
Commonwealth
Category
Description
Critically Endangered
Taxa facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future
Endangered
Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future
Vulnerable
Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term
(Source: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2014)
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INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTACHMENT 4
Lake Claremont
Management Plan
2016 - 21
FAUNA VALUES - APPENDIX 3
Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-2021: Appendix 3 Fauna Values
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Ver. 3
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Ver. 4
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Ver. 7
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Appendix 3: Page i
Contents
1.0
Fauna Values............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
Birds ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Mammals .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1
Native Mammals........................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2
Dogs .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.3
Cats ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.4
Foxes ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3
Reptiles ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4
Amphibians ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5
Invertebrates ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.6
Significant Fauna Species...................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1
Birds .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.2
Invertebrates ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6.3
Mammals ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.4
Reptiles ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0
Fauna Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.0
Supporting Data........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1
Examples of Bird Species Utilising Lake Claremont .............................................................................. 7
3.2
Combined Species List .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3
Aquatic Invertebrates (Murdoch University Surveys) ........................................................................ 20
3.4
Conservation Codes ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.0
References .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Appendix 3: Page ii
1.0 Fauna Values
Numerous environmental factors influence the presence of fauna at the Lake Claremont, including the flora,
the position within the landscape and habitat structure. With a winter-wet, ephemeral wetland surrounded
by a buffer of mainly indigenous riparian vegetation and dry land patches of remnant and revegetated
Banksia Eucalypt woodland, the site supports a diverse array of terrestrial and aquatic birds and other types
of fauna. A review of NatureMap (Department of Parks and Wildlife, 2014c), Birds Australia (2003), the
Town of Claremont (2014 and 2015 pers. com.) indicate fauna of the Lake Claremont and its surrounds is
likely to include:
 4 species of amphibians;
 96 species of birds;
 61 taxa of aquatic macroinvertebrates;
 42 terrestrial macroinvertebrates;
 12 mammals; and
 24 reptiles.
While NatureMap can be searched as a polygon, Natural Area selected a 2 km buffer search to provide an
indication of species that could occur around and migrate to Lake Claremont. In some cases, the listed
species will be an indication of what have occurred in the past, prior to the changes that have taken place at
the site since European settlement. Urbanisation related disturbances, along with the presence of foxes,
dogs and cats mean that the current abundance of and diversity of indigenous fauna is much lower than the
carrying capacity of the habitat. Species lists appear in Sections 3.2 and 3.3.
1.1
Birds
Birds are the most diverse vertebrate group to utilise the area with both wetland and dry land species
present. Volunteers connected with FOLC and national birding associations have carried out bird surveys at
Lake Claremont on a quarterly basis since 1993. Data from these surveys is available on request from the
Town of Claremont (TOC).
The lake has a range of water depths that cater to a range of grazing birds, such as ibis and heron, as well as
deeper water areas that cater to swans that feed from the lake bottom if it is within reach of their long neck,
and diving birds such as some of the ducks and grebes. Islands, artificial nest boxes, naturally recruiting
emergent plants and dead tree trunks within the lake bed provide refuge and roosting areas for birds away
from predators such as foxes, dogs and cats. The presence of small bush birds such as thornbills and wrens
are an indicator of revegetation success. Photographs of a sample of the bird species sighted at Lake
Claremont appear in Section 3.1.
Bird species present at the site included a number of introduced species, namely:
 Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
 Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaehollandiae)
 Laughing Turtledove (Streptopelia chinensis)
 Spotted Turtledove (Streptopelia senegalensis)
 Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea)
 Long Billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris)
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Long Billed and the Little Corella are known to compete with native bird and mammal
species for nesting hollows and Natural Area observes a nesting box in the north-western portion of the
nature space occupied by Rainbow Lorikeets. Ravens are highly intelligent ferocious omnivores that predate
frogs, smaller adults and chicks of smaller bird species and turtles. Their predatory habits, ability to
communicate and remember locations of food and large flock sizes supported by scraps and pet feeding
stations is now having a major impact on the indigenous fauna of the site. These pest species are or are
likely to become problematic within the area and active control may be required to reduce numbers to an
acceptable level. The introduced Kookaburra also competes with native species for reptiles, bush birds, and
other small prey species. However, there would be major cultural issues associated with the control of this
iconic Australian species. Impacts associated with the introduced Rock Doves (pigeons), Spotted Doves and
Turtle Doves do not appear significant at this time.
1.2
Mammals
Mammals present at Lake Claremont are limited due to disturbances at the site over many years. The most
common mammal species encountered are the non-native mammals, including dogs (Canis familiaris), with
domestic and feral cats (Felis catus) and foxes (Vulpes vulpes) also known at the site.
1.2.1 Native Mammals
The presence of other mammals is likely to be limited to bats and the occasional possum. The Chocolate
Wattled Bat (Chalinolobus morio) and the Gould’s Wattled Bat (Chalinolobus gouldii) have been recorded at
the site (Head 2014 pers comm), and Brush-tailed Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula subsp. vulpecula) was
noted in 2013 (Friends of Lake Claremont 2015 pers comm). Species such as the quoll and kangaroo have
been locally extinct at the site for many years.
1.2.2 Dogs
The recreational aspects of dog walking and off leash dog exercise are
discussed in Section 2.1.3 of the Lake Claremont Management Plan.
However, dogs are also relevant to fauna management at the site. This
primary relates to owners and handlers who do not adhere to requirements
to keep dogs on the leash in designated areas or allow their dog(s) to
wander uncontrolled. Under the Dog Act 1976 (WA) the owner or person in
control of a dog must ensure that:
 it does not attack or chase people or animals;
 it is wearing a suitable collar and identification tags; and
 if the dog is being exercised off the leash, that the leash can be
readily reattached as required.
When a dog is unrestrained, there is the potential for it to harass native
birds and other native fauna species. In addition to injury or death, such
incidents can interrupt feeding, result in nests with eggs/chicks being
abandoned and stress which drives native fauna from the site. For this
reason the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) places heavy penalties on
the owners of dogs that harass and/or kill wildlife.
Figure 1: Sign indicating
impacts of dogs on birds
During site assessment activities by Natural Area, a number of dogs were observed being exercised off their
leash outside the designated dog exercise area. A notice on the lake bank near the western side indicated
that a pair of swans had abandoned a nest with four eggs as a direct result of dog(s) (Figure 1). Since winter
2014, dog attacks have killed a nesting Black Pacific Duck in the remnant bushland, an adult Australian
Shellduck on the turf area at Stirling Road Park and two fledgling cygnets from both the winter 2014 and
winter 2015 broods were found dead with broken necks inside the dog prohibited zone at the southern end
of the lake. Natural Area recommended a greater focus on education of dog owners utilising Lake Claremont
and enforcement of compliance with the Dog Act 1976 (WA), especially with regard to restricted zones and
leash requirements in designated areas of the Lake Claremont.
1.2.3 Cats
Free roaming domestic and feral cats have been observed at Lake Claremont attacking and killing wildlife,
including birds and lizards (Head 2014 pers. comm.). The implementation of the Cat Act 2011 (WA) requires
owners to take responsibility for their animals and ensure they are sterilised, micro-chipped, and are
wearing registration tags when in a public place. The Town of Claremont can impound cats roaming free
within public places. Natural Area’s review of the Town of Claremont website revealed little information on
the provisions of the Cat Act 2011 (WA) and found no evidence of a Cat Local Law. Natural Area
recommended the development of a Cat Local Law and education package, including information added to
the Town website, to inform the community of requirements and expectations associated with the full
introduction of the Cat Act 2011 (WA).
1.2.4 Foxes
Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) frequent Lake Claremont. While families of foxes were known to inhabit the den on
the eastern peninsular in the past, they were eradicated and current foxes are considered transient visitors to
the site (Head 2014 pers. comm.).
1.3
Reptiles
One of the most commonly seen reptiles recorded at Lake Claremont is the Southwestern Snake-necked
Turtle (Figure 2) or Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina colliei). Previously, this species was
known as ‘Oblong Turtles’ based on the previous wrongly assigned scientific name of Chelodina oblonga.
Turtles aestivate in the mud of the lakebed during dry conditions and quickly become active in cooler
months when water levels within the lake rise.
Figure 2: Chelodina colliei – Southwestern or Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle
A minimum of 15 lizard species are indicated on the NatureMap Report (Department of Parks and Wildlife
2014) as having the potential to occur at Lake Claremont. Species include skinks, monitors and bluetongue/bobtail lizards. This species richness is likely to be an under-representation given the differing
habitat types offered in and around Lake Claremont. While NatureMap reports eight snake species as
possibly occurring at Lake Claremont, the high level of urbanisation in the surrounding area is likely to limit
the actual number of species present. Reptiles recorded at the site include the Shingleback or Bobtail
(Tiliqua rugosa), Blue Tongue (Tiliqua occipitalis), Jan’s Banded Snake (Simoselaps bertholdi) and the Dugite
(Pseudonaja affinis affinis) (Head 2014 pers. comm.).
1.4
Amphibians
The presence of frogs and other amphibians is an indicator of a wetland area in ‘good’ condition.
NatureMap indicates the probable presence of four amphibians within Lake Claremont, with the likelihood
of more species being present with the range of habitats and food sources available.
1.5
Invertebrates
NatureMap indicates the potential presence of a minimum of 42 terrestrial invertebrate species at Lake
Claremont, with the likelihood that the number is much higher. Of note is the presence of the European
Honeybee (Apis mellifera) which competes with native birds and other fauna species for nectar and tree
hollows and other locations to create their hives. However, this competition needs to be balanced against
the pollination services the introduced bees contribute in the absence of small mammals and some of the
terrestrial bird species that would be expected in pristine natural bushland. On occasion the location of
hives are in close proximity to where human activities occur within the site or they impact on the breeding of
native bird species, so removal may be necessary and will be carried out in accordance with TOC’s feral bee
management practices.
Investigations of aquatic invertebrate species carried out by Murdoch University between 2012 and 2014
have identified species from 43 families and 66 genera (Section 3.3). As identification to species level was
carried out in only a few instances, the actual aquatic species diversity will be much higher. A review of the
taxa known to respond positively or negatively to eutrophication indicates the presence of many that are
intolerant of eutrophication, such as the Anisoptera and some Hemiptera species (Davis and Christidis 1997).
This finding is consistent with the documented improvement in water quality and revegetation activities that
have occurred in recent years.
1.6
Significant Fauna Species
The NatureMap report identifies a number of bird, reptile, mammal and invertebrate species as being
conservation significant, either being listed under the Wildlife Protection Act 1950 (WA) and/or the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth). These species are highlighted on the
composite list provided in Section 3.2, and an explanation of conservation codes is provided in Section 3.4.
1.6.1 Birds
The following significant bird species appear on the NatureMap report:

Six bird species protected under international agreements that have been sighted at the site:
(Eastern Great Egret (Ardea alba synonym Ardea modesta); Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris
acuminate); Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus); Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia); Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola); and Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia).


The Priority 4 listed Australian Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus subsp. dubius) has been sighted at
the lake and other Priority 4 bird species known to be found within the area include the Hooded
Plover (Charadrius rubricollis) and Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus).
Two threatened species sighted at the site are the Forest Red-tailed Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus
banksia naso) and the Carnaby's Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris). The threatened Australasian
Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) has potential occur at the site.
In addition to the above bird species, the site is recognised in Bush Forever (Government of Western
Australia, 2000) for species subject to the Japan-Australia and China-Australia migratory bird agreements.
1.6.2 Invertebrates
NatureMap nominated the Priority 4 Graceful Sun Moth (Synemon gratiosa) as the only conservation
significant invertebrate species having the potential to occur at the Lake Claremont and its surrounds. The
Graceful Sun Moth relies on the presence of Lomandra maritima or hermaphrodita for a significant portion
of its life. As neither species has been recorded at the site, the presence of the Graceful Sun Moth is
unlikely. The moth also inhabits Banksia Woodlands, so there is a possibility of reintroduction in the longer
term as stands of Banksia habitat become established and mature within the revegetated areas.
1.6.3 Mammals
Two mammals as listed on NatureMap as being conservation significant are the threatened Chuditch or
Western Quoll Dasyurus geoffroii) and the Priority 4 Native Water-rat (Hydromys chrysogaster). The
Chuditch is not expected due to the urbanisation disturbances that have occurred at the site over time and
the presence of foxes. The Native Water-rat is not expected due to the seasonal nature of the wetland and
no other freshwater wetlands in close proximity that could provide a refuge during summer months.
1.6.4 Reptiles
The only conservation significant reptile species that NatureMap reports is the Priority 3 listed Black-striped
Snake (Neelaps calonotos), but a sighting of this snake has not been recorded for the site.
2.0 Fauna Monitoring
Under current TOC budgets and staffing levels, volunteers the most likely groups to undertake fauna survey
activities at Lake Claremont. The most common monitoring method for volunteers (citizen scientists) is the
recording of targeted or opportunistic sightings of species. This method will usually involve individuals
recording sightings of species each time they visit the site, or a group of volunteers arranging a fauna
monitoring session on a particular date. The development of a simple recording instruments or applications
that includes the date, time, observer and location will be useful. Species can be identified using a range of
readily available references or by seeking assistance from a biologist, zoologist or other experienced person.
Observation methods include:

Standing in one location for a nominated period of time and recording all species observed; this
method will also enable an estimation of population numbers.

Walking transects or grids and recording species.

Photographing species during survey activities allows later identification of unfamiliar species.

Trail cameras (camera traps) are also becoming increasingly common, however they need to be
deployed and used in a manner that does not contravene the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA) by
capturing identifiable images of people (i.e. covert vs overt photography).
Things to remember when undertaking fauna surveys:

Consider the timing of the day; some species are active throughout the day while others are more
prevalent at dawn and dusk.

Do not get too close to the animal(s) being observed.

Keep observer numbers in a particular area to a minimum (e.g. one or two), so animals are not
crowded and become nervous.

Photographing species is common, so a good camera with a zoom lens is a very useful tool.

Look for secondary signs of animals such as their calls scats, tracks, dens, burrows, diggings and
webs.

For personal safety, consider the environment (e.g. keep out of the water and avoid getting too
close to steep banks).

Dress appropriately with trousers and enclosed shoes as a minimum.

Frequently species names change, so ensure names are current when compiling the species lists.

As familiarity with species is develops over time the ability to recognise a bird from its calls or the
presence of a particular species because of its tracks becomes easier.
Useful references:

Department of Parks and Wildlife have developed a series of standard operating procedures for
fauna monitoring activities, including the remote operation of cameras and observing animals from
secondary signs.

Reference books include:
- Tracks, Scats and Other Traces – A Field Guide to Australian Mammals (Triggs 2013).
- Guide to the Wildlife of the Perth Region (Nevill 2005).
- Field Companion to the Mammals of Australia (Van Dyck et al. 2013).
- A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia (Wilson and Swan 2013).
- Bird Field Guides – various authors and dates.
3.0 Supporting Data
3.1
Examples of Bird Species Utilising Lake Claremont
Black-winged Stilt
(Himantopus himantopus)
Dusky Moorhen
(Gallinula tenebrosa)
Purple Swamphen
(Porphyrio porphyrio)
Black Swan
(Cygnus atratus)
*Laughing Kookaburra
(Dacelo novaeguineae)
Straw-necked Ibis
(Threskiornis spinicollis)
Australian Shelduck
(Tadorna tadornoides)
Australian White Ibis
(Threskiornis molucca)
Pink-eared Duck
(Malacorhynchus membranaceus)
Pacific Black Duck
(Anas superciliosa)
Grey Butcherbird
(Cracticus torquatus)
Red Wattlebird
(Anthochaera carunculata)
*Rainbow Lorikeet
(Trichoglossus haematodus)
Eurasian Coot
(Fulica atra)
Silver Gull
(Larus novaehollandiae)
Australasian Grebe
(Tachybaptus novaehollandiae)
Willie Wagtail
(Rhipidura leucophrys)
Australian Ringneck, Twenty-eight
(Barnardius zonarius)
(* denotes introduced species)
3.2
Combined Species List
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Anura
Heleioporus eyrei
Moaning Frog
Anura
Heleioporus psammophilus
Sand Frog
Anura
Limnodynastes dorsalis
Western Banjo Frog
Anura
Litoria moorei
Motorbike Frog
Anseriformes
Anas castanea
Anseriformes
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
BA
Chestnut Teal
x
x
Anas gracilis
Grey Teal
x
x
Anseriformes
Anas platyrhynchos
Mallard
Anseriformes
Anas rhynchotis
Australasian (Australian) Shoveler
x
x
Anseriformes
Anas superciliosa
Pacific Black Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Aythya australis
Hardhead
x
x
Anseriformes
Biziura lobata
Musk Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Chenonetta jubata
Australian Wood Duck, Wood Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Cygnus atratus
Black Swan
x
x
Anseriformes
Malacorhynchus membranaceus
Pink-eared Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Oxyura australis
Blue-billed Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Stictonetta naevosa
Freckled Duck
x
x
Anseriformes
Tadorna tadornoides
Australian Shelduck, Mountain Duck
x
x
Podicipediformes
Podiceps cristatus
Great Crested Grebe
Podicipediformes
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
Hoary-headed Grebe
Amphibian
Bird
x
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Podicipediformes
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Pelecaniformes
ToC
BA
Australasian Grebe, Black-throated Grebe
x
x
Anhinga melanogaster subsp.
novaehollandiae
Darter
x
x
Pelecaniformes
Ardea alba
Great Egret
x
x
Pelecaniformes
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Australian Pelican
Pelecaniformes
Phalacrocorax carbo
Great Cormorant
x
x
Pelecaniformes
Phalacrocorax melanoleucos subsp.
melanoleucos
Little Pied Cormorant
x
x
Pelecaniformes
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Little Black Cormorant
x
x
Pelecaniformes
Phalacrocorax varius
Pied Cormorant
x
x
Columbiformes
Columba livia*
Domestic Pigeon, Rock Dove
x
x
Columbiformes
Ocyphaps lophotes
Crested Pigeon
Columbiformes
Streptopelia chinensis*
Spotted Turtle-Dove
x
x
Columbiformes
Streptopelia senegalensis*
Laughing Turtle-Dove
x
x
Caprimulgiformes
Podargus strigoides subsp. brachypterus
Tawny Frogmouth
x
x
Procellariiformes
Dicaeum hirundinaceum
Mistletoebird
Sphenisciformes
Eudyptula minor subsp. novaehollandiae
Little Penguin
Ciconiiformes
Ardea novaehollandiae
White-faced Heron
x
x
Ciconiiformes
Ardea pacifica
White-necked Heron
x
x
Ciconiiformes
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern
T
Ciconiiformes
Ixobrychus minutus subsp. dubius
Australian Little Bittern
P4
Ciconiiformes
Nycticorax caledonicus
Rufous (Nankeen) Night Heron
x
x
Ciconiiformes
Platalea flavipes
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
x
x
Ciconiiformes
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
x
x
Cons. Code
IA
NM
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Ciconiiformes
Threskiornis molucca
Ciconiiformes
ToC
BA
Australian White Ibis
x
x
Threskiornis spinicollis
Straw-necked Ibis
x
x
Falconiformes
Accipiter cirrocephalus
Collared Sparrowhawk
x
x
Falconiformes
Accipiter fasciatus
Brown Goshawk
x
x
Falconiformes
Circus approximans
Swamp Harrier
x
x
Falconiformes
Elanus axillaris
Black-shouldered Kite
x
x
Falconiformes
Falco cenchroides
Nankeen Kestrel, Australian Kestrel
x
x
Falconiformes
Falco longipennis
Australian Hobby
x
Falconiformes
Falco longipennis subsp. longipennis
Australian Hobby
x
x
Falconiformes
Haliastur sphenurus
Whistling Kite
x
x
Gruiformes
Fulica atra
Eurasian Coot
x
x
Gruiformes
Gallinula tenebrosa
Dusky Moorhen
x
x
Gruiformes
Gallinula ventralis
Black-tailed Native Hen
x
x
Gruiformes
Gallirallus philippensis
Buff-banded Rail
x
x
Gruiformes
Porphyrio porphyrio
Purple Swamphen
x
x
Gruiformes
Porzana fluminea
Australian Spotted Crake
x
x
Gruiformes
Porzana pusilla
Baillon's Crake
x
x
Gruiformes
Porzana tabuensis
Spotless Crake
x
x
Charadriiformes
Anous tenuirostris subsp. melanops
Australian Lesser Noddy
Charadriiformes
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
x
x
Charadriiformes
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper
Charadriiformes
Calidris subminuta
Long-toed Stint
Cons. Code
IA
NM
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Charadriiformes
Charadrius melanops
Black-fronted Dotterel
Charadriiformes
Charadrius rubricollis
Hooded Plover
Charadriiformes
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
Banded Stilt
Charadriiformes
Erythrogonys cinctus
Red-kneed Dotterel
Charadriiformes
Haematopus longirostris
Pied Oystercatcher
Charadriiformes
Himantopus himantopus
Black-winged Stilt
Charadriiformes
Larus dominicanus
Kelp Gull
Charadriiformes
Larus novaehollandiae
Silver Gull
Charadriiformes
Larus pacificus
Pacific Gull
Charadriiformes
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Red-necked Avocet
Charadriiformes
Sterna bergii
Crested Tern
Charadriiformes
Sterna caspia
Caspian Tern
Charadriiformes
Sterna fuscata subsp. nubilosa
Sooty Tern
Charadriiformes
Sterna nereis
Fairy Tern
Charadriiformes
Tringa glareola
Wood Sandpiper
Charadriiformes
Tringa hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper
Charadriiformes
Tringa nebularia
Common Greenshank
Charadriiformes
Tringa stagnatilis
Charadriiformes
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
BA
x
x
P4
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
IA
x
x
x
IA
x
x
x
x
x
Marsh Sandpiper
x
x
Vanellus miles
Masked Plover, Masked Lapwing
x
x
Psittaciformes
Barnardius zonarius
Australian Ringneck, Twenty-eight
x
x
Psittaciformes
Cacatua roseicapilla
Galah
x
x
Psittaciformes
Cacatua sanguinea
Little Corella
x
x
IA
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Psittaciformes
Cacatua tenuirostris*
Eastern Long-billed Corella
Psittaciformes
Calyptorhynchus banksia naso
Forest Red-tailed Cockatoo
Psittaciformes
Calyptorhynchus latirostris
Carnaby's Cockatoo
Psittaciformes
Glossopsitta porphyrocephala
Purple-crowned Lorikeet
Psittaciformes
Purpureicephalus spurius
Red-capped Parrot
Psittaciformes
Trichoglossus haematodus*
Rainbow Lorikeet
Cuculiformes
Cacomantis flabelliformis
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Cuculiformes
Cacomantis pallidus
Pallid Cuckoo
Cuculiformes
Chrysococcyx lucidus subsp. plagosus
Shining Bronze Cuckoo
Strigiformes
Ninox novaeseelandiae subsp. boobook
Boobook Owl, Southern Boobook
Strigiformes
Tyto alba
Barn Owl
Coraciiformes
Dacelo novaeguineae subsp. novaeguineae*
Laughing Kookaburra
Coraciiformes
Daphoenositta chrysoptera subsp. pileata
Varied Sittella, Black-capped Sittella
Coraciiformes
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater
Coraciiformes
Todiramphus sanctus
Passeriformes
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
BA
x
x
T
x
x
T
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Sacred Kingfisher
x
x
Acanthiza apicalis
Broad-tailed Thornbill, Inland Thornbill
x
x
Passeriformes
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
Passeriformes
Acanthorhynchus superciliosus
Western Spinebill
Passeriformes
Anthochaera carunculata
Red Wattlebird
Passeriformes
Anthochaera lunulata
Western Little Wattlebird
Passeriformes
Anthus australis subsp. australis
Australian Pipit
Passeriformes
Arctocephalus australis
Australian Reed Warbler
IA
x
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Passeriformes
Arctocephalus australis subsp. gouldi
Australian Reed Warbler
Passeriformes
Arctocephalus stentoreus
Clamorous Reed Warbler
Passeriformes
Colluricincla harmonica subsp. rufiventris
Grey Shrike-thrush
Passeriformes
Coracina novaehollandiae
Passeriformes
ToC
BA
x
x
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike
x
x
Corvus coronoides subsp. perplexus
Australian Raven
x
x
Passeriformes
Corvus splendens
House Crow
Passeriformes
Cracticus nigrogularis
Pied Butcherbird
Passeriformes
Cracticus tibicen
Australian Magpie
x
x
Passeriformes
Cracticus torquatus
Grey Butcherbird
x
x
Passeriformes
Eopsaltria australis subsp. griseogularis
Western Yellow Robin
Passeriformes
Eopsaltria georgiana
White-breasted Robin
Passeriformes
Epthianura albifrons
White-fronted Chat
x
x
Passeriformes
Gerygone fusca
Western Gerygone
x
Passeriformes
Grallina cyanoleuca
Magpie-lark
x
x
Passeriformes
Hirundo neoxena
Welcome Swallow
x
x
Passeriformes
Hirundo nigricans
Tree Martin
x
x
Passeriformes
Lalage tricolor
White-winged Triller
Passeriformes
Lichenostomus virescens
Singing Honeyeater
x
x
Passeriformes
Lichmera indistincta
Brown Honeyeater
x
x
Passeriformes
Malurus lamberti
Variegated Fairy-wren
Passeriformes
Malurus lamberti subsp. assimilis
Variegated Fairy-wren
Passeriformes
Malurus splendens
Splendid Fairy-wren
Cons. Code
NM
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
BA
Passeriformes
Megalurus gramineus
Little Grassbird
x
x
Passeriformes
Melopsittacus undulatus
Budgerigar
Passeriformes
Myiagra inquieta
Restless Flycatcher
Passeriformes
Pachycephala pectoralis
Golden Whistler
Passeriformes
Pachycephala rufiventris
Rufous Whistler
x
x
Passeriformes
Pandion haliaetus
Osprey
x
Passeriformes
Pardalotus punctatus
Spotted Pardalote
x
Passeriformes
Pardalotus striatus
Striated Pardalote
Passeriformes
Petroica cucullata
Hooded Robin
Passeriformes
Petroica goodenovii
Red-capped Robin
Passeriformes
Petroica multicolor subsp. campbelli
Scarlet Robin
Passeriformes
Phylidonyris nigra
Passeriformes
x
x
White-cheeked Honeyeater
x
x
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
New Holland Honeyeater
x
x
Passeriformes
Rhipidura fuliginosa
Grey Fantail
x
x
Passeriformes
Rhipidura leucophrys
Willie Wagtail
x
x
Passeriformes
Sericornis frontalis subsp. maculatus
White-browed Scrubwren
Passeriformes
Smicrornis brevirostris
Weebill
x
x
Passeriformes
Zosterops lateralis
Grey-breasted White-eye, Silvereye
x
x
Passeriformes
Zosterops lateralis
Silvereye
x
Araneae
Aname mainae
Black Wishbone Spider
x
Araneae
Araneus eburneiventris
Orb-weaving Spider
x
Invertebrates
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Araneae
Argiope trifasciata
Banded Garden Spider
x
Araneae
Artoria linnaei
Wolf Spider
x
Araneae
Artoria taeniifera
Australian Wolf Spider
x
Araneae
Austracantha minax
Christmas Spider
x
Araneae
Celaenia excavata
Bird Dropping Spider
x
Araneae
Cryptoerithus quobba
Long Spinneret Ground Spider
x
Araneae
Eriophora biapicata
Garden Orb Weaving Spider
x
Araneae
Idiosoma sigillatum
West Australian Trapdoor Spider
x
Araneae
Isopeda leishmanni
Huntsman Spider
x
Araneae
Lampona brevipes
White Tailed Spider
x
Araneae
Lampona cylindrata
White Tailed Spider
x
Araneae
Missulena occatoria
Red Headed Mouse Spider
x
Araneae
Mitzoruga insularis
Ground Hunting Spider
x
Araneae
Molycria vokes
Long Spinneret Ground Spider
x
Araneae
Oecobius navus
Urban Wall Spider
x
Araneae
Pholcus phalangioides
Daddy Long-legs Spider
x
Araneae
Raveniella arenacea
x
Araneae
Raveniella subcirrata
x
Araneae
Supunna funerea
Sun Spider
x
Araneae
Tetragnatha demissa
Long-jawed Spider
x
Araneae
Venator immansueta
Western Rough Wolf Spider
x
Araneae
Westrarchaea sinuosa
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
BA
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
Geophilomorpha
Mecistocephalus tahitiensis
Marine Centipede
Hymenoptera
Apis mellifera*
European Honeybee
Hymenoptera
Polistes humilis
Eastern Paper Wasp
Ixodida
Amblyomma triguttatum
Kangaroo Tick
Lepidoptera
Pieris rapae
Cabbage White Butterfly
Lepidoptera
Synemon gratiosa
Graceful Sun Moth
Opiliones
Ballarra longipalpus
Harvestman Spider
x
Pseudoscorpiones
Geogarypus taylori
Taylor’s Pseudoscorpion
x
Pseudoscorpiones
Lamprochernes savignyi
Turkish Pseudoscorpions
x
Scolopendromorpha
Cormocephalus aurantiipes
Orange-footed Centipede
x
Scolopendromorpha
Cormocephalus rubriceps
Giant Centipede
x
Scolopendromorpha
Notiasemus glauerti
Centipede
x
Scorpiones
Cercophonius granulosus
Bark Scorpion
x
Scorpiones
Cercophonius sulcatus
Bark Scorpion
x
Scorpiones
Urodacus novaehollandiae
Sand Scorpion
x
Scorpiones
Urodacus planimanus
Black Scorpion, Rock Scorpion
x
Scutigeromorpha
Allothereua maculata
House Centipede
x
Trombidiformes
Erythracarus decoris
Free Living Mite
x
Carnivora
Canis familiaris*
Domestic Dog
x
Carnivora
Felis catus*
Domestic Cat
x
Chiroptera
Chalinolobus gouldii
Gould's Wattled Bat
BA
x
x
P4
x
Mammal
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Chiroptera
Chalinolobus morio
Chiroptera
Cons. Code
NM
ToC
Chocolate Wattled Bat
x
x
Vespadelus regulus
Southern Forest Bat
x
Dasyuromorphia
Dasyurus geoffroii
Chuditch, Western Quoll
Diprotodontia
Macropus fuliginosus
Western Grey Kangaroo
x
Diprotodontia
Trichosurus vulpecula subsp. vulpecula
Common Brushtail Possum
x
Rodentia
Hydromys chrysogaster
Water-rat
Rodentia
Mus musculus*
House Mouse
x
Rodentia
Rattus fuscipes
Western Bush Rat
x
Rodentia
Rattus rattus*
Black Rat
x
Squamata
Aprasia repens
Sand-plain Worm-lizard
x
Squamata
Brachyurophis fasciolatus subsp. fasciolatus
Narrow-banded Shovel-nosed Snake
x
Squamata
Ctenotus fallens
West-coast Laterite Ctentotus
x
Squamata
Cyclodomorphus celatus
Western Slender Blue-tongue
x
Squamata
Echiopsis curta
Bardick
x
Squamata
Egernia napoleonis
South-western Crevice-skink
x
Squamata
Hemiergis quadrilineata
Two-toed Earless Skink
x
Squamata
Lerista elegans
Elegant Slider, West-coast Four Toed Lerista
x
Squamata
Lerista lineopunctulata
Squamata
Lerista praepedita
Squamata
Lialis burtonis
Burton's Legless Lizard
x
Squamata
Menetia greyii
Common dwarf skink
x
T
P4
BA
x
x
x
Reptile
Dotted-line Robust Slider, West-coast Line
Spotted Lerista
Blunt-tailed West-coast Slider, Western
Worm Lerista
x
x
Taxonomic Order
Scientific Name
Common Name
Cons. Code
NM
Squamata
Neelaps bimaculatus
Black-naped Snake
Squamata
Neelaps calonotos
Black-striped Snake
Squamata
Notechis scutatus
Tiger Snake
Squamata
Pseudechis australis
Mulga Snake
x
Squamata
Pseudonaja affinis subsp. affinis
Dugite
x
Squamata
Pseudonaja mengdeni
Western Brown Snake
x
Squamata
Pygopus lepidopodus
Common Scaly Foot
x
Squamata
Ramphotyphlops australis
Southern Blind Snake
x
Squamata
Simoselaps bertholdi
Jan's Banded Snake
x
Squamata
Strophurus spinigerus subsp. spinigerus
South-west Spiny-tailed Gecko
x
Squamata
Tiliqua occipitalis
Western Bluetongue
x
Squamata
Tiliqua rugosa
Shingleback, Bobtail
Squamata
Varanus gouldii
Sand Monitor, Bungarra
x
Testudines
Chelodina colliei
Oblong Turtle
x
ToC
BA
x
P3
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
(Sources: NatureMap (NM), Town of Claremont (ToC), Birds Australia (BA))
* Denotes introduced species
3.3
Aquatic Invertebrates (Murdoch University Surveys)
Phylum/Class
Class/Order
Annelida
Hirudinea
Leaches
Annelida
Oligochaeta
Aquatic earthworms; Freshwater worms
Arachnida
Acariformes
Arrenuridae
Arrenuridae spp.
Water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Eylaidae
Eylais spp.
Red water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Hydrachnidae
Hydrachna spp.
Red water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Hydrodromidae
Hydrodroma spp.
Red water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Limnesiidae
Limnesia spp.
Water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Oxidae
Oxus spp.
Water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Pionidae
Water mites
Arachnida
Acariformes
Unionicolidae
Water mites
Arachnida
Araneae
Pisauridae
Fishing Spiders; Raft Spiders
Arachnida
Orbiatida
Beetle Mites
Crustacea
Amphipoda
Scuds
Crustacea
Anostraca
Fairy Shrimps
Crustacea
Cladocera
Water Fleas
Crustacea
Conchonstraca
Clam Shrimps
Crustacea
Copepoda
Copepods
Crustacea
Decapoda
Crustacea
Isopoda
Isopods
Crustacea
Notostraca
Shield Shrimps; Tadpole Shrimps
Crustacea
Ostracoda
Seed Shrimps
Crustacea
Syncarida
Syncarids
Family
Palaemonidae
Genus/Species
Palaemonetes australis
Common Name
Freshwater Prawns
Phylum/Class
Class/Order
Family
Insecta
Coleoptera
Chrysomelidae
Leaf Beetles
Insecta
Coleoptera
Curculionidae
Weevils
Insecta
Coleoptera
Dytiscidae
Diving Beetles
Insecta
Coleoptera
Haliplidae
Crawling Water Beetles
Insecta
Coleoptera
Hydrophilidae
Water Scavenger Beetles
Insecta
Coleoptera
Ptiliidae
Feather winged Beetles
Insecta
Coleoptera
Scirtidae
Marsh Beetles
Insecta
Collembola
Insecta
Diptera
Ceratopogonidae
Biting Midges
Insecta
Diptera
Chironmidea
Non-Biting Midges
Insecta
Diptera
Culicidae
Aedes spp.
Mosquitoes
Insecta
Diptera
Culicidae
Coquillettidia spp.
Mosquitoes
Insecta
Diptera
Culicidae
Culex spp
Mosquitoes
Insecta
Diptera
Statiomidae
Blackflies
Insecta
Diptera
Stratiomyidae
Soldier Flies
Insecta
Diptera
Tabanidae
March Flies
Insecta
Diptera
Tipulidae
Crane Flies
Insecta
Ephemoptera
Baetidae
Cloen sp.
Mayflies
Insecta
Ephemoptera
Caenidae
Tasmanocoenis sp.
Mayflies
Insecta
Hemiptera
Corixidae
Water Boastmen
Insecta
Hemiptera
Naucoridae
Creeping Water Bugs or Saucer Bugs
Insecta
Hemiptera
Nepidae
Water Scorpions
Insecta
Hemiptera
Notonectidae
Backswimmers
Genus/Species
Common Name
Spring Tails
Phylum/Class
Class/Order
Family
Genus/Species
Common Name
Insecta
Hemiptera
Pleidae
Plea brunni
Pygmy Backswimmers
Insecta/Odonata
Anisoptera
Aeshnidae
Aeshna brevistyla syn.
Adversaeschna brevistyla
Blue-spotted Hawker Dragonflies;
Lancer Dragonflies
Insecta/Odonata
Anisoptera
Aeshnidae
Hemianax papuensis
Australian Emperor Dragonfly;
Yellow Emperor Dragonfly
Insecta/Odonata
Anisoptera
Libellulidae
Diplacodes bipunctata
Wandering Percher Dragonflies
Insecta/Odonata
Anisoptera
Libellulidae
Orthetrum caledonicum
Blue Skimmer Dragonflies
Insecta/Odonata
Zygoptera
Lestidae
Austrolestes analis
Slender Ringtail Damselflies
Insecta/Odonata
Zygoptera
Lestidae
Austrolestes annulosus
Blue Ringtail Damselflies
Insecta/Odonata
Zygoptera
Coenagrionidae
Xanthagrion erythroneurum Red and Blue Damselflies
Insecta
Plecoptera
Insecta
Trichoptera
Hydroptildae
Insecta
Trichoptera
Leptoceridae
Mollusca
Bivalvia
Sphaeriidae
Sphaerium kendricki
Pea Clams; Pea Shells
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Hydrobiidae
Potamopyrgus sp.
Mud Snails
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Lymnaeidae
Pseudosuccinea columella* American Ribbed Fluke Snail
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Physidae
Succinea australis
Striate Ambersnail
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Pomatiopsidae
Coxiella striatula
Salt Lake Snails
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Planorbidae
Ferrissia sp.
Freshwater Limpet
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Planorbidae
Glyptophysa sp.
Freshwater snails
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Planorbidae
Isidorella newcombi
Newcomb's Pouch-snail
Nematoda
Platyhelminthes
Stoneflies
Acritoptila globosa
Caddisflies
Caddisflies
Nematods; Round Worms
Turbellaria
Flat Worms
3.4
Conservation Codes
Western Australia
Conservation Code
T
Name
Description
Threatened
Flora or fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct
Taxa that have been adequately searched for and deemed to be
in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in
need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.
X
Presumed Extinct Flora or fauna that is presumed to be extinct in the wild
Taxa which have been adequately searched for and there is no
reasonable doubt that the last individual has died, and have been
gazetted as such.
IA
International
Birds protected under international agreement
Agreement
Birds that are subject to an agreement between governments of
Australia and other countries relating to the protection of
migratory birds and birds in danger of extinction
S
Specially
Other specially protected fauna
Protected
Fauna that is in need of special protection, otherwise than for the
reasons listed in other schedules of the Wildlife Conservation Act
1950.
Schedule 1 species that are ranked by the DEC according to their level of threat using IUCN Red List criteria
CR
Critically
Species considered to be facing an extremely high risk of
endangered
extinction within the wild
EN
Endangered
Species considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction
within the wild
VU
Vulnerable
Species considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the
wild
Taxa that have not been adequately surveyed for listing under Schedule 1 or 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act
are added to the Priority Lists under priorities 1, 2 or 3, according to the priority for further survey and
evaluation of their conservation status.
1
Priority One
Poorly known taxa
records (generally <5), on all lands not managed for conservation,
such as road verges, urban areas, farmland, active mineral lease
and under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Taxa may
be included if they are comparatively well known from one or
more localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements
and appear to be under immediate threat from known
threatening processes.
2
Priority Two
Poorly known taxa
Conservation Code
Name
Description
records, some of which are on lands not under imminent threat
of habitat destruction or degradation, such as national parks,
conservation parks, nature reserves, State forest, vacant Crown
land, water reserves and similar. Taxa may be included if they are
comparatively well known from one or more localities but do not
meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under
threat from known threatening processes
3
Poorly known taxa
Priority Three
Taxa that are known collections or sight records from several
localities not under imminent threat, or from few but widespread
localities with either large size or significant remaining areas of
apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent
threat. Taxa may be included if they are comparatively well
known from several localities but do not meet adequacy of
survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that
could affect them.
4
Priority Four
Rare or near threatened and other taxa in need of monitoring
Rare: Taxa which are considered to have been adequately
surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that
are considered not currently threatened or in need of special
protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These
taxa are usually represented on conservation lands.
Near threatened: Taxa that are considered to have been
adequately surveyed and that to not qualify for Conservation
Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for vulnerable.
Taxa that have been removed from the list of threatened species
during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy.
5
Priority Five
Conservation Dependent Taxa
Taxa that are not threatened but are subject to a specific
conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the
taxa becoming threatened within five years.
(Source: Department of Parks and Wildlife, 2014)
Commonwealth
Category
Description
Critically Endangered
Taxa facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future
Endangered
Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future
Vulnerable
Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term
(Source: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2014)
4.0 References
Birds Australia. (2003). Birds in and Around Lake Claremont. Birds Australia.
Cat Act 2011 (WA)
City of Nedlands. (2014). Dog Exercise. Retrieved November 2014
from http://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/exercise-areas.
Davis, J., and Christidis, F. (1997). A Guide to Wetland Invertebrates of Southwestern Australia. Western
Australian Museum, Perth, Western Australia.
Department of Parks and Wildlife. (2014). NatureMap Report – Lake Claremont, 2 km search buffer area.
Retrieved in October 2014 from http://naturemap.dpaw.wa.gov.au/default.aspx.
Dog Act 1976 (WA)
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
Friends of Lake Claremont. (2014). Flora and Fauna. Retrieved October 2014
from http://friendsoflakeclaremont.org/?page_id=189.
Head, A. (2014 & 2015). Town of Claremont. Personal Communications.
Neville, S. (2005). Guide to the Wildlife of the Perth Region. Simon Neville Publications, Perth, Western
Australia
Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA)
Simpson, G. (2014). Town of Claremont. Personal Communication.
Town of Claremont. (2012). Town of Claremont Dogs Local Law 2012. Retrieved November 2014
from: http://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/Libraries/ContentDocs/Dog_Local_Law_2012_with_Council_resoluti
on.sflb.ashx
Triggs, B. (2013). Tracks, Scats and Other Traces – A Field Guide to Australian Mammals. Oxford University
Press, Melbourne, Australia.
Van Dyck, S., Gynether, I., and Baker, A., (Editors). (2013). Field Companion to the Mammals of Australia.
New Holland Publishers, Sydney Australia.
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA)
Wilson, S., and Swan, G. (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia (4th Edition). New Holland
Publishers, Sydney Australia.
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13.3.2 LAKE CLAREMONT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016-17
File Ref:
PRK00123
Attachments:
Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17
Saba Kirupananther
Executive Manager Infrastructure
Author:
Andrew Head
Manager Parks and Environment
20 September 2016
Purpose
For Council to approve the Lake Claremont Operational Plan (LCOP) 2016-17.
Background
Last year the Lake Claremont Operational Plan (LCOP) 2015-16 facilitated the
transition from the Lake Claremont Management Plan (LCMP) 2010 and Lake
Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2010 to the new strategic plans being developed
under the LCMP review and by the Lake Claremont Parklands Recreation Working
Party (LCPRWP).
Building on this approach, the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee (LCAC) and
LCPRWP requested the development of annual operational plan. This is mainly to
keep the Council and community informed and updated of activities occurring on site.
Discussion
As a transitional plan, the LCOP 2015-16 was adapted from an existing maintenance
schedule for the lake and surrounds by the addition of capital works projects and a
map showing Friends of Lake Claremont funded revegetation sites for winter 2015
and winter 2016.
Adoption of the LCPRWP recommendations as the Lake Claremont Parklands
Concept Plan 2016 and consolidation of the draft LCMP 2016-21 facilitates the Lake
Claremont Operational Plan (LCOP) 2016-17 becoming a roadmap for implementing
the highest priority actions recommended by both reviews.
As a further
enhancement, the format and structure of the LCOP 2016-17 is aligned to the
planning framework established by the Claremont Ahead 2023: Strategic Community
Plan.
Implementation of the LCOP 2016-17 will enhance the aesthetic, conservation,
cultural and recreational values of Lake Claremont and its surrounds.
This month a grant was applied to the State NRM community action grants scheme
by the Friends of Lake Claremont. This LCOP 2016-17 has been updated to ensure
the planting areas for this grant application are included in the LCOP 2016-17 which
will avoid the need for further amendments this year.
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Past Resolutions
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee meeting held on 25 August 2016;
That the Committee supports the Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Lake Claremont Advisory Committee meeting held on 26 May 2016;
That the Committee:
1.
Endorse the format of the draft Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17
2.
Endorse the objectives and management strategies of the draft Lake Claremont
Operational Plan 2016-17.
3.
Recommends that Council approves the Winter 2017 grant site previously
approved under the Lake Claremont POS Operational Plan 2015-16.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) on 17 May 2015,resolution 79/16;:
That Council
1.
Supports the relocation of mowing equipment as part of the recreation precinct
project and or mowing tender review.
2.
Formally acknowledges Ms Heidi Hardisty’s excellent contribution to the Lake
Claremont Advisory Committee.
3.
Supports the creation of a five year implementation plan for Council approval to
improve strategic programming of works as part of the management plan.
4.
Approves the final designs for the three bird signs at Lake Claremont as per the
attached layout.
CARRIED
(NO DISSENT)
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)
Cat Act 2011 (WA)
Dog Act 1976 (WA)
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Aust)
Wildlife Protection Act 1950 (WA)
Environmental Protection (Clearing Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 (WA)
State Planning Policy 2.8: Bushland Policy for Perth Metropolitan Region
Geomorphic Wetlands Swan Coastal Plain dataset
Section 18. Approval (Department of Aboriginal Affairs).
[Perth] Capital City Planning Framework 2013 (WAPC)
AANZEEC Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters 2000 (DOW)
Guide to developing a mosquito management plan (WA Health)
Draft Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21
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Lake Claremont Parkland Concept Plan 2016
WESROC Climate Change Risk Assessment & Adaptation Action Plan 2010
WESROC Western Suburbs Greening Plan 2002
Additional marketing and education activities as detailed in LCOP 2016-17.
Elected members will be informed of planned and completed actions through Council
reports and Quill items as appropriate.
Revegetation works promoted by Friends of Lake Claremont through their website
and Facebook page and through local media.
Town Talk articles on project works.
Liveability
We are an accessible community, with well maintained and managed assets, and our
heritage preserved for the enjoyment of the community.
•
Clean, usable, attractive, accessible streetscapes and public open spaces.
•
•
Maintain and upgrade infrastructure for seamless day to day usage.
People
•
•
•
Maintain, effectively manage and enhance the Town’s community facilities in
response to a growing community.
Create opportunities for and access to social participation and inclusion in
support of community health and well being.
Environment
•
•
•
redevelopments.
Implement sound environmental practices as reflected in the WESROC
Climate Change Risk Assessment Project.
•
Identify strategic partnerships that align with the Town’s vision.
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Focus on improved customer service, communication and consultation.
Provide responsive and responsible leadership on emerging community
issues.
Urgency
High - Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17 is required at commencement of
2016-17 financial year to implement the works.
Voting Requirements
That Council approves the Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
LAKE CLAREMONT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016-17
LAKE CLAREMONT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016-17
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ATTACHMENT 1
Lake Claremont
Operational Plan
2016-17
Lake Claremont Park Operational Plan 2016-17
Background to Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17
The vision, mission, purpose and strategic objectives detailed in this Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17 are drawn from the Claremont Ahead 2023: Strategic
Community Plan and the draft Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21.
Claremont Ahead 2023: Strategic Community Plan
The vision and mission (below) of the Claremont Ahead 2023 and the relevant Claremont Ahead 2023 objectives and strategies relating to liveability, people, environment and
governance (reproduced at the start of the relevant sections below) provide the foundation of this operational plan.
Our Vision Claremont Ahead 2023
Claremont will develop as a harmonious cosmopolitan town creating opportunities for community wellbeing and business prosperity; whilst respecting and celebrating the
past.
Our Mission Claremont Ahead 2023
We exist to deliver quality services for Claremont today and to build the foundation for the future.
(Draft) Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21
The Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-2 provides the strategic direction for the management of the cultural, environmental, recreational values of Lake Claremont and
the surrounding parklands. Operational objectives and strategies of this operational plan are drawn from the prioritisation table in Section 5.0 of the draft Lake Claremont
Management Plan 2016-21 and incorporate the projects identified by the Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016 text. This operational plan captures all the highest
priority tasks that require implementation in the 2016-17 financial year. This plan is structured to be easily modified to incorporate any change to management
recommendations in the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21.
Draft 3.1 – LCAC Update as at 28 July 2016
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Vision and Purpose of the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21
The Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 was developed to protect, enhance and promote the cultural,
environmental and recreational values of Lake Claremont and surrounds by:

Identifying values of park and developing appropriate uses to complement and enhance those values.

Outlining management issues and degrading process for the park and
to indicate how these can be mitigated in the short and longer term.

Documenting a strategic direction for the management of the park over the next five years.
Strategic Objectives Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21
Strategic objectives of the Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 are to:

Respect the status of Lake Claremont and surrounds as an Aboriginal Site under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA).

Manage the aquatic environment of Lake Claremont as a natural ephemeral wetland, with recognition of its designation as a Conservation Category Wetland.

Manage the terrestrial areas of the park as mixed-use nature, recreation and sport spaces, giving due consideration to the cultural and heritage values of the
site, its listing as Bush Forever Site 220 and its classification as an Environmentally Sensitive Area.

Facilitate the Town of Claremont maintaining and enhancing the cultural, environmental, recreational, social and sporting values of the Lake Claremont and
surrounds.
Purpose of Lake Claremont Operational Plan 2016-17

To program the implementation of 2016-17 capital works projects and ongoing maintenance and management requirements of the Lake Claremont
Management Plan 2016-21.
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Liveability – Claremont Ahead 2023
We are an accessible community, with well-maintained and managed assets.
Our heritage preserved for the enjoyment of the community.
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
Clean, usable, attractive, accessible streetscapes and public spaces.
Balancing the Town’s historical character with complementary, well-designed development.
Maintain and upgrade infrastructure for seamless day-to-day usage.
Provide a responsible and well-managed urban environment, with sustainable development outcomes.
Strategies
Performance Indicators
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Aug 2016
EMI
As Required
Relevant EM
Objective 1.1: Ensure management of the park complies with requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)
Requirement for Section 18 approval for Lake Claremont Concept Plan 2016 and Lake
Claremont Management Plan (LCMP) 2016-21 checked and obtained from the Department
of Aboriginal Affairs prior to implementation of any recommended actions.
 Consultation with Noongar representatives
completed and documented.
 Minister for Aboriginal Affairs grants Section 18
approval prior to implementation of plan.
Verify compliance with approval provisions of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) prior
to any non-standard development or maintenance occurring at the park.
 Project specific Section 18 approvals obtained
prior to work commencing.
Objective 1.2: Recognise and maintain cultural significant Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the park.
Assess the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the park and add to
TOC Local Government significant trees register to acknowledge their cultural value.
Add these trees to annual program of Significant Trees Inspections, arrange a preliminary
inspection by a consultant arborist and perform recommended work (if required).
Assess the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the park for their
European cultural value.
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Reports from consultant arborist.
Documentation of decisions.
Records of tree maintenance.
Listing on TOC Local Government Inventory.
Listing on TOC large tree Inventory.
If warranted, add Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla) at the southern end of the park to
TOC Local Government Inventory.
July 2016
SP&E
Aug 2016
SP&E
Aug 2016
EMP&D
Feb 2017
EMP&D
Spring 2016
MP&E
Objective 1.3: Conduct park user survey.
Conduct survey to determine where park users come from, what activities they engage in
during their visit and their level of satisfaction with the amenity of the park.
 User and community survey results.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 1.4: Heritage features are included on interpretive signs and walk trail information markers.
Funding approved in 2016-17 capital works budget.
 Funds approved in 2016-17 budget.
July 2016
EMI
Develop Lake Claremont signage plan with templates.
 Lake Claremont signage plan completed.
Nov 2016
EMI
Interpretative heritage signage designed and final artwork produced for proofing.
 Final artwork of signage supported by LCAC.
Feb 2017
MP&E
Interpretative heritage signage installed.
 Signage installed.
April 2017
SP&E
Objective 1.5: Enhance the path network with information about key features, such as the cultural, ecological and recreational values.
July 2016
EMI
Develop Lake Claremont signage plan for interpretative signage.
Nov 2016
EMI
Themes collaboratively identified with stakeholders such as LCAC, FOLC and staff and friends
of the Freshwater Bay Museum.
 LCAC recommended key themes to be prompted
on interpretive signage.
Nov 2016
MP&E
Text and images for signage developed and/or sourced.
 Text and images and Graphic Design Request.
Feb 2017
MP&E
Graphic for signage developed in-house or by consultant as appropriate.
 Sample artwork produced or out sourced.
April 2017
EMI
Interpretative heritage signage designed and final artwork produced for proofing.
 Final artwork of signage supported by LCAC.
May 2017
MP&E
Interpretative heritage signage installed.
 Signage installed.
June 2017
SP&E
Develop and integrate self-guided walks within the park with signage plan.
 Self-guided walks integrated in signage plan.
June 2017
MP&E
Objective 1.6: Review and enhance interpretive and directional signage of Lake Claremont Park, especially for northern path network.
Review and update asset information on signage at Lake Claremont.
Install directional signage, particularly in the northern portion of the park where a number
of meandering tracks interconnect.
Install signage to indicate the locations of key facilities, such as the café, toilets, exercise
equipment, barbecue facilities and the dog exercise area.
 These management recommendations/strategies
from the LCMP 2016-21 will be achieved by
strategies completed under Objective 1.4,
Objective 1.5, Objective 1.7 and Objective 1.8.
March 2017
As specified
under Objective
1.4, Objective 1.5,
Objective 1.7 and
Objective 1.8.
Information signage should inform park users of the lake’s health, the benefits of drying out
seasonally and status as a Conservation Category Wetland, Bush Forever site and its
Environmentally Sensitive Area designation.
Information signage should complement self-guided walks around the park.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 1.7: Directional signage installed at key locations to inform residents and visitors of the location of Lake Claremont.
July 2016
EMI
Develop Lake Claremont signage plan for directional signage.
Nov 2016
EMI
Key locations collaboratively identified with stakeholders such as LCAC, FOLC, Public
Transport Authority, Claremont Quarter, Davies Road Commercial, People and Places and
Ranger Services.
 Key features identified.
 LCAC agree features & suggested signage locations.
March 2017
MP&E
Recommendation of the 2010 Lake Claremont Management Plan actioned with directional
signage installed at key locations (e.g. TOC Office, Train Station, Claremont on the Park) to
inform residents and visitors of the location of Lake Claremont.
 Directional signage installed.
March 2017
SIM
Nov 2016
EMI
March 2017
SP&E
As Required
SP&E
Ongoing
SP&E
Ongoing
SP&E
Dec 2016
MSS
Ongoing
SHEO
Ongoing
BO
Objective 1.8: Install directional signage for park infrastructure.
Develop Lake Claremont signage plan for directional signage.
Signage to indicate the presence of the café and toilets within the golf course building and
the presence of other key facilities such as exercise equipment and barbecues to park users.
 Key features identified.
 LCAC agree features & suggested signage locations.
 Directional signage installed.
Objective 1.9: Continue ongoing inspection and maintenance of Lake Claremont Park.
Maintain nutrient stripping basins within the Lake Claremont Park.
 Annual monitoring confirms that water quality is,
at worst, being maintained.
Undertake regular monitoring and maintenance of the park and installed infrastructure in
accordance with TOC policies and procedures.
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Undertake regular maintenance inspections and initiate repairs or other corrective activities
when required in accordance with the current TOC Asset Management Plan.
Complaints.
Design criteria detailed.
Monitoring & maintenance documents.
User and community surveys.
Objective 1.10: Manage mosquitoes of Lake Claremont for both ecosystem function and community health.
With high priority, prepare a TOC mosquito management plan utilising the Western
Australian Department of Health template and guidelines.
Monitor and manage mosquito and midge larvae in Lake Claremont in strict compliance
with the Council approved mosquito management plan.
 Plan documented.
 Monitoring records.
 Treatment records (if required).
Objective 1.11: Routine monitoring for condition indigenous vegetation and weed load in nature spaces.
Continue the weekly inspection of remnant bushland and revegetation sites to monitor the
presence of weeds and other degrading processes.
 Inspection outcomes.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Ongoing
SP&E
Ongoing
BO
Dec 2016
MP&E
Objective 1.12: Continue to implement best practice weed management program within Lake Claremont Park.
Continue to manage weeds as per the LCAC Weed Control Matrix and LCMP 2016-21.
Ensure implementation and techniques of weed control are appropriate to the nature and
scale of the infestation.
In accordance with statutory requirements and TOC’s standard operating procedures, all
chemical weed control must be in performed strict compliance with approvals and/or
guidelines of the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medical Authority (APMVA) and
Western Australian Department of Health.
Given the limited impacts to wetland fauna, continue to use Glyphosate Biactive as the
primary means of chemical weed control within the Lake Claremont Park.
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Areas of weeds treated.
Effectiveness of weed control.
2
Areas treated (m /ha).
Success criteria achieved (90% kill or removal
rate).
 Use of quadrats, transects and photo monitoring
points to assess weed presence before and after
treatment and over time.
 Spray records from contractors.
Other chemical control agents should be considered on an as needs basis, an example being
Fusillade for the control of exotic grasses growing through local native shrubs and sedges.
Encourage and support the efforts of FOLC and other volunteers in hand weeding activities
that support the LCAC Weed Control Matrix and TOC priorities.
Liaise with managers from Scotch College to relocate the garden waste stockpile from its
current location to minimise the introduction and spread of weeds from this area.
 Stockpile permanently relocated.
Objective 1.13: Replace concrete path linking Strickland Street and Gloucester Street access points.
Funds allocated in 2016-17 Capital Works Budget.
July 2016
EMI
Design criteria for pathway detailed.
 Design criteria for pathway detailed.
Nov 2016
ETO
TOC community and park users advised of project implementation.
 Adds, signs and letter drops.
Nov 2016
CW
Installation schedule confirmed with Dowsing Concrete
 Installation dates confirmed.
Dec 2016
CW
Old path removed and site preparation works completed by J&V Contractors.
 Installation completed.
Mid-Jan 2017
CW
New path installation completed to design criteria and TOC finish standards.
 Installation of pathway completed.
Jan 2017
CW
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People – Claremont Ahead 2023
We live in an accessible and safe community that welcomes diversity, enjoys being active and has a strong sense of belonging.
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Maintain, effectively manage and enhance the Town’s community facilities in response to a growing community.
Create opportunities for and access to social participation and inclusion in support of community health and wellbeing.
Play an integral role in local safety and crime prevention.
Develop a strategy for services and facilities for an ageing population.
Recognise and celebrate the Town’s history.
Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 2.1: Activate mixed-use areas within the park consistent with the Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016.
Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2010 updated to integrate ordinary council meeting
(OCM) resolutions relating to reports Lake Claremont Recreational Working Party and
recommendations of the LCAC.
 Lake Claremont Parkland Concept Plan 2016
finalised and publically available.
July 2016
MP&E
July 2016
EMI
Install additional leisure and recreation infrastructure identified through community
consultation.
 Infrastructure implemented.
Oct 2016
MP&E
Maintain separation for recreational activities to minimise conflicts between different user
types.
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As Required
MP&E
Complaints.
Monitoring & maintenance documents.
Objective 2.2: Inform and engage park users about upcoming events, seasonal occurrences and unusual occurrences at Lake Claremont Park.
Install notice boards to promote FOLC and TOC activities at the corner of Alfred and Davies
Roads, the Cafe/Golf Club complex and at Stirling Road Park.
 Notice boards installed.
August 2016
SP&E
Objective 2.3: Install additional parking facilities at bottom of Lakeway Street.
July 2016
EMI
Design criteria for parking detailed.
 Design criteria for parking detailed.
 Council approve LCAC recommended designs.
Dec 2016
ETO
Parking facilities installed at bottom of Lakeway Street.
March 2017
CW
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 2.4: Install additional parking facilities at Stirling Road.
July 2016
EMI
Design criteria for parking provided to LCAC for endorsement.
 Design criteria endorsed by LCAC
Nov 2016
MPE
Design criteria for parking detailed.
 Design criteria for parking detailed.
 Council approve LCAC recommended designs.
Dec 2016
ETO
Parking facilities installed at Stirling Road entrance for park users only.
Jan 2017
CW
July 2016
MSS
ASAP
SR
ASAP
SP&E
Ongoing
MSS
 Meeting minutes/documentation of discussions.
 Minutes of LCAC meeting tabled with Council
through OCM agenda.
 Works carried out by the FOLC community group.
 FOLC-TOC relationship to implement.
As Required
MP&E
 Works carried out by the FOLC community group.
 FOLC-TOC relationship to implement.
As Required
SP&E
Objective 2.5: Enhance dog walking and exercise opportunities at the parkland.
Enlarge the existing dog-exercise area to include the area south to Lakeway Street by
modifying the TOC policy Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127.
 Modifications to LV127 advertised and
implemented.
Enlarge the existing dog-prohibited zone out to the conservation fencing/pathway by
modifying the TOC policy Dogs in Public Places Policy LV127.
After the statutory period of advertisement, install statutory signage for off lead dog
exercise area.
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Fence expanded dog exercise area specified in Lake Claremont Parklands Concept 2016.
 Fencing installed
After the statutory period of advertisement, update and replace existing dog signage at Lake
Claremont.
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Ranger Services enforce requirements of Dog Act 1976 (WA) and Dog Regulations 2013 (WA). 
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Continue to require dogs to be on-leash outside dog exercise areas.
Modifications to LV127 implemented.
Complaints relating to dogs.
Enforcement records.
Ranger reports.
Complaints relating to dogs.
Enforcement records.
No dogs off leash outside dog exercise areas.
Ranger reports.
Objective 2.5: Communicate and engage with key stakeholders of the Lake Claremont Park.
TOC to support the Lake Claremont Advisory Committee to advise “Council on matters
relating to:
 The care and maintenance of Lake Claremont and its immediate environment;
 The rehabilitation of Lake Claremont and its environs;
 Plans for amenities proposed to Lake Claremont and its immediate environs; and
 Proposals for the Lake from the Friends Group.”
TOC continues to direct, support and collaborate with the Friends of Lake Claremont.
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Environment – Claremont Ahead 2023
We are a leader in responsibly managing the built and natural environment for the enjoyment of the community and continue to provide sustainable, leafy
green parks, streets and outdoor spaces.
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Strive for innovative environmental design practices in new developments and redevelopments.
Create opportunities for varied transport options that reduce carbon emissions and other impacts of a growing town.
Constantly seek and implement best options for waste management and water usage.
Implement sound environmental practices as reflected in the WESROC Climate Change Risk Assessment Project.
Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 3.1: Minimise the impact of external pressures on Lake Claremont Park.
Liaise with owners/land managers of surrounding properties to ensure appropriate
management of development on their land that could negatively affect the Lake Claremont
Park.
 Surrounding developments do not negatively
impact the site.
As Required
EMP&D
Liaise with owners/land managers of surrounding properties to ensure appropriate
management of activities on their land that could negatively affect the Lake Claremont Park.
 Surrounding activities do not negatively impact
the site.
As Required
EMC&G
Continue to provide information to the general community regarding:
 How phosphate-based fertilisers can result in negative impacts within the lake.
 Problems with weedy plants and their potential for spread into Lake Claremont Park.
 Phosphate levels in the water body and sediments
of Lake Claremont remain at least constant.
 No invasive weed species establish in the site from
surrounding areas.
As Required
MP&E
Objective 3.2: Install the Henshaw drain infiltration basin with the highest priority.
July 2016
EMI
Hydrogeological plan drawn for infiltration basin.
 Hydrogeological plan completed.
Aug 2016
MP&E
J&V Contracting create infiltration basin to design specified by hydrogeological plan.
 Basin installation completed.
Nov 2016
Basin fenced commensurate with Stirling Road infiltration basins if required.
 Basin fenced (if required by design or planting).
Dec 2016
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Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Aug 2016
CFOLC
Oct 2016
CFOLC
Revegetation activities continue in areas shown in the Lake Claremont Parkland: Concept
Plan 2016 with agreed winter 2017 grant sites (Attachment 2) being prepared with fences
and mulching as per the LCMP 2016-21.
Area revegetated (m /ha)
Success criteria met (75% seedling survival after two
years).
Less than 5% weed presence, including priority or
declared weeds.
Use of quadrats, transects and photo monitoring
points to measure species diversity over time.
Consideration is given to the views of park users and
nearby residents when planning and implementing
revegetation works.
Approved species planted in agreed/endorsed sites.
revegetation works.
2
Area revegetated (m /ha).
Success criteria met (75% seedling survival after two
years).
Less than 5% weed presence, including priority or
declared weeds
Use of quadrats, transects and photo monitoring
points to measure species diversity over time.
revegetation works.
Approved species planted in agreed/endorsed sites.
revegetation works.
Agreed winter 2017 planting sites (Attachment 2)
prepared according to LCMP 2016-21 and grant
commitments.
Feb 2017
SP&E
Source materials from NIASA-accredited nurseries/suppliers to minimise the potential for
introducing disease or other plant pathogens into the nature space of the park.
Tubestock/seed only purchased from certified
suppliers.
Ongoing
CFOLC
Strategies
Objective 3.3: Implement best practice conservation and restoration of native vegetation within Lake Claremont Park.
Revegetation activities for winter 2016 continue in endorsed zones (Attachment 1) prepared
under Lake Claremont Parklands Operational Plan 2015-16 (previous operational plan).
Continue to aim for maximum local native species diversity within nominated vegetation
type with winter 2016 plantings endorsed (Attachment 1) under Claremont Parklands
Operational Plan 2015-16.
Continue to give due consideration to the social impacts of winter 2016 revegetation
activities, particularly in relation to blocking views of park users.
Continue to aim for maximum local native species diversity within nominated vegetation
type with TOC approved plant orders for agreed winter 2017 grant sites (Attachment 2).
Continue to give due consideration to the social impacts of winter 2017 revegetation
activities, particularly in relation to blocking views of park users.
2
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 3.4: Plan, plant and manage vegetation of the wetland buffer to maintain views that connect park users with Lake Claremont waterbody.
Approve species selection for wetland buffer plantings to ensure plating of low growing
local native plants that will not screen the waterbody of Lake Claremont.
 FOLC plant orders checked and agreed by TOC.
Oct 2016
SP&E
Manage exotic vegetation in the wetland buffer to improve the views that enhance the
connection of park users’ with the waterbody of Lake Claremont.
 Weed management of seedlings and saplings and
Council approved removal of exotic tree.
 Viewing corridors to waterbody maintained.
Ongoing
SP&E
Aug 2016
SP&E
As Required
SP&E
Jan 2016
BO
Objective 3.5: Review, record and mitigate erosion occurring within Lake Claremont Park.
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Monitoring and maintenance documents.
Complaints.
Complaints.
TOC review and record erosion associated with uncontrolled pedestrian access on the
steeper slopes below the Lakeway Estate that was noted in site assessments conducted by
Natural Area.
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Complaints.
Reports to LCAC.
Proposals for 2016-17 midyear review and/or
2017-18 Capital Works Budget.
Funding secured in 2016-17 mid-year budget review.
 Funding in 2016-17 budget.
Jan 2016
EMI
Funding secured in 2017-18 capital works budget.
Implement erosion mitigation measures such as:
 installing table drains to reduce amount and velocity of water travelling down steep
slopes;
 revegetating areas with unstable perched soil using local native species;
 installing brushing (i.e. non-weedy cut or broken branches) on steep erosion susceptible
slopes to assist with soil stabilisation; and/or
 installing or repairing rock footings and/or revetments where required.
 Funding in 2018-19 budget.
June 2017
EMI
As Required
SP&E
Integrate checking for erosion into TOC routine inspection program.
Inspect erosion susceptible locations after severe storm events.
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Funding in capital budget.
Photographic monitoring.
Objective 3.6: Implement program for reporting of Australian Honey Fungus (Armillaria luteobubalina) in Lake Claremont Park.
Develop a procedure to ensure that the Manager of Parks and Environment (MP&E) is
notified of suspected sightings of Australian Honey Fungus (Armillaria luteobubalina) to
ensure the application of appropriate management action(s), such as the implementation of
hygiene measures and/or the removal of tree stumps that may be harbour the fungus.
 Process documented.
 Community, TOC and volunteers informed of
process.
 Reports made to MP&E.
 Corrective actions implemented.
July 2016
MP&E
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Projected
Completion
Responsibility
On Going
MP&E
On Going
BO and FON
As Required
EMI
As Required
Relevant EM
As Required
Relevant EM
As Required
Relevant EM
As Required
Relevant EM
Ongoing
(Biannually)
BO
As Required
SP&E
As Required
MP&E
Finalise 2015 Water Quality Monitoring report for LCAC
Aug 2016
BO
Finalise 2016 Water Quality Monitoring report for LCAC
Nov 2016
BO
Strategies
Objective 3.7: Minimise the potential for negative impacts from in situ acid sulphate soils.
Minimise disturbance of sediments within the wetland basin.
 No change in pH levels of lake waterbody,
 Acid sulphate soils (ASS) not disturbed without the
development of ASS management plan.
Monitor pH within the water body and use as an indicator of acid sulphate soil disturbance.
Objective 3.8: Minimise the potential for negative impacts from disturbed acid sulphate soils.
Oversee acid sulphate soils (ASS) risk mitigation strategies for any works that are likely to
disturb subsurface soils at the park.
Undertake appropriate investigations prior to any works that are likely to disturb subsurface
soils at the park.
If required, undertake appropriate testing for acid sulphate soil chemical indicators.
If warranted by outcome of review or investigative testing, develop and implement an Acid
Sulphate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP) for the works.
Monitor all major excavation at the park to ensure early of disturbed acid sulphate material.
 No change in pH levels of lake waterbody,
 Acid sulphate soils not disturbed without the
development of ASS management plan.
 Investigations to determine type and extent of
acid sulphate soils present.
 Preparation and implementation of an ASSMP.
 Appropriate monitoring protocols implemented
during any sediment disturbance activities.
Objective 3.9: Continue implementation of the Lake Claremont water quality monitoring program.
Continue existing program of water quality and nutrient-load monitoring as the primary
indicator of wetland health.
If any sampled parameter indicates a potential issue with water quality, the Town of
Claremont repeats sampling or an increased frequency of sampling to determine the cause.
Develop an appropriate management strategy to correct degrading factor.
 Annual water testing of surface waters completed
and recorded.
 LCAC endorsed annual reports
tabled at OCM.
 Environmental water quality of the lake water
body maintained or improved.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Jan 2017
BO
Feb-Mar 2017
BO
Feb-Mar 2017
SP&E
As Required
MP&E
Dec 2016
BO
Feb 2017
MP&E
Objective 3.10: Implement a heavy metal and hydrocarbon monitoring program.
Develop a program for baseline sampling for metals and hydrocarbons to enable review of
pollutant levels that may be entering from external sources.
Implement monitoring program.
 Baseline survey completed.
 LCAC endorsed sampling reports
tabled at OCM.
If any sampled parameter indicates a potential issue with water quality, the Town of
Claremont repeats sampling or an increased frequency of sampling to determine the cause.
 Deviations from guideline and baseline
values investigated.
Develop an appropriate management strategy to correct degrading factors.
 Corrective and management actions.
Objective 3.11: Lake Claremont Advisory Committee review the Scotch College Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plan.
Obtain nutrient and irrigation management report from Scotch College.
Provide annual summary to LCAC.
 Scotch College provide nutrient and irrigation
management data to LCAC.
 LCAC accept report provided by Scotch College.
Objective 3.12: Implement and review Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans (NIMP)
Requirement to develop NIMP and conduct annual reporting of leaf and soil nutrient levels,
water extraction and water quality testing of groundwater bores integrated as a condition of
leasing any recreation or sporting space with the Lake Claremont Park.
 Conditions incorporated into new lease
agreements.
As Required
EMC&G
Annual reporting of leaf and soil nutrient levels, water extraction and water quality testing
of groundwater bores for leased recreation or sporting space provided to LCAC.
 Reports provided by leasee tabled with LCAC.
 LCAC Minutes.
 Lease Reviews.
Annually
(According
to Lease)
CP&L
Liaise with managers from Scotch College to obtain historical leaf and soil nutrient levels,
water extraction and water quality testing of groundwater bores data under their NIMP.
 Data obtained from Scotch College.
June 2017
BO
 Summary report tabled with LCAC.
June 2017
MP&E
Continue the quarterly surveys of terrestrial and waterbirds birds with support from
community members.
 Quarterly survey reports.
Quarterly
FOLC / BAV
With high priority, survey the Chelonian colliei population in
Lake Claremont.
 Ethics approved DPAW licensed population study
completed and publically available.
Oct 2016
SP&E
Continue to monitor aquatic invertebrate fauna of the lake on at least a biennial basis as an
indicator of wetland health.
 Survey completed.
Oct 2016
SP&E
Objective 3.13: Monitor fauna of Lake Claremont Parklands.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Dec 2016
MSS
Jan 2016
EMC&G
Jan 2016
EMC&G
Jan 2016
EMC&G
Objective 3.14: Develop, implement and enforce a Cat Local Law or Policy within the Town of Claremont.
Develop, implement and enforce a Cat Local Law or Policy within the Town of Claremont.
Educate and inform the broader community regarding requirements of the Cat Act 2011
(WA), including the potential for seizure of cats found free roaming within the park.
Inform the community that Rangers will seize cats under the provisions of the Cat Act 2011
(WA) commencing on a date nominated by the Town of Claremont.
Include educational information on the TOC website to inform the broader community of
the requirements and implementation of Cat Act 2011 (WA).
 Development of the Town of Claremont Cat Local
Law or Policy.
 Education process associated with the announcing
of the local law.
 Inclusion and maintaining of information on the
Town website.
 Cat predated wildlife.
 Ranger reports.
 Complaints relating to feral and free-roaming cats.
 Enforcement records.
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Governance & Leadership – Claremont Ahead 2023
We are an open and accountable local government that encourages community involvement and strives to keep its community well informed.
 Identify strategic partnerships that align with the Town’s vision.
 Provide and maintain a high standard of governance, accountability, management and strategic planning.
 Focus on improved customer service, communication and consultation.
 Maintain long-term financial stability and growth Create an environment to support and develop our staff.
 Provide responsive and responsible leadership on emerging community issues.
Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Objective 4.1: Finalise Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016.
Revise Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2010 and integrate outcomes of recreation
working party review to produce Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016.
 Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016
mapped.
July 2016
MP&E
Receive OCM endorsement of Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016.
 Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016
endorsed.
Aug 2016
EMI
Promote Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016 through TOC website.
 Lake Claremont Parklands Concept Plan 2016 on
TOC website.
Aug 2016
MP&E
Reformat 2016-17 priorities (highest priorities) from table in Section 5.0 of draft LCMP 201621 as an Operational Plan that aligns to TOC planning processes (i.e. Claremont Ahead
2023).
 Draft Operation Plan 2016-17 prepared for LCAC
meeting.
May 2016
BO
LCAC agree format, objectives, strategies and recommend OCM endorse currently agreed
Winter 2017 grant site.
 Recommendation of August 2016 LCAC meeting.
May 2016
BO
Receive OCM endorsement to develop Lake Claremont Operational Plan (LCOP) 2016-17.
 Resolution of OCM meeting.
July 2016
MP&E
Receive OCM endorsement of LCOP 2016-17.
Aug 2016
MP&E
Implementation Operational Plan 2016-17.
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Ongoing
As specified in
this column of the
Op Plan
Objective 4.2: Create Operational Plan 2016-17.
Progress reports to LCAC.
Complaints.
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Sept 2016
MP&E
Nov 2016
BO
Feb 2016
MP&E
March 2016
MP&E
Objective 4.3: Create five-year implementation plan for Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21.
Receive OCM endorsement to develop 5-year implementation plan.
Format table from Section 5.0 of Council endorsed LCMP 2016-21 as five-year
implementation plan for all recommended actions.
 Table from Section 5.0 of LCMP 2016-21
reformatted as implementation plan.
Gain LCAC support of format and implementation strategies detailed in five-year plan.
Support relates only to format, allocation of responsibility and implementation plan specific
actions, because management recommendations (strategies) and times are specified in
Council endorsed LCMP 2016-21.
Five-year implementation plan endorsed at OCM.
 Five-year implementation plan finalised as
separate document.
Objective 4.4: Create Operational Plan 2017-18.
Reformat 2017-18 priorities (Medium-High priorities) from table in Section 5.0 of LCMP
2016-21 as an Operational Plan that aligns to TOC planning processes (i.e. Claremont Ahead
2023).
 Draft Operation Plan 2017-18 prepared for LCAC
meeting.
Nov 2016
BO
LCAC agree format, objectives, strategies and recommend OCM endorse currently agreed
Winter 2018 grant sites.
 Recommendation of LCAC meeting.
Feb 2016
BO
Receive OCM endorsement of LCOP 2017-18.
March 2016
MP&E
Funding to implementation projects and annual maintenance programs of LCOP 2017-18
approved in budget.
 Funding approved
June 2017
EMI
Objective 4.5: Implement the following risk management strategies required by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
TOC implement the following risk management strategies required by the Department of
Fire and Emergency Services Fire Pre-plan for Lake Claremont:
 Weed control.
 Selectively remove as required dead branches and other material from nature spaces to
reduce fire load without affecting fauna habitat.
 Addressed by strategies and indicators provided
for Objective 1.12.
 Maintaining firebreaks and protection buffers between nature spaces and properties.
Ongoing
SP&E
 In consolation with LCAC and FOLC, accumulations
of dead branches beyond habitat requirements
removed or relocated.
 Inspection records and reports.
As Required
SP&E
 Fire breaks and protection buffers are maintained
clear for vegetation.
 Inspection records and maintenance reports.
Ongoing
BO
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Strategies
Projected
Completion
Responsibility
Annually
SR and BO
Ongoing
SP&E
Objective 4.6: Minimise the potential for a wildfire in bushland at Lake Claremont Park.
Consult and collaborate with the DEFS regarding the development of DEFS Fire
Management Plans for the Lake Claremont Park.
Maintain access tracks and fire control buffers in accordance with the TOC maintenance
schedule and DFES Fire Management Plans.

Inspection outcomes.
DEFS Fire Management Plan.
 Tracks and control buffers maintained.
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Progress Indicators
Not Yet Commenced or Required
Strategy Being Actioned on Time and on Budget
Strategy Completed
Strategy Action Overdue
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Attachment 1: Approved Bushland Planting Sites
Approved Planting Sites Winter 2017
2016
Draft 3 – May 2016
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20 SEPTEMBER, 2016
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON
15
ELECTED MEMBERS’ MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS
BEEN GIVEN
16
NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE APPROVED BY THE PERSON
PRESIDING OR BY DECISION OF MEETING
17
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE CLOSED
TO THE PUBLIC
18
FUTURE MEETINGS OF COUNCIL
19
DECLARATION OF CLOSURE OF MEETING
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