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Agenda – Ordinary Meeting of Council 28 July 2016 Page 99 of 100

9.1.4 DRAFT JOINT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE YAWURU MINYIRR BURU CONSERVATION PARK

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DATE OF REPORT: 20 June 2016

SUMMARY: The Shire of Broome is a signatory to two Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) with the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation Registered Native Title Body Corporate, Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd and other State government and associated bodies. Both ILUAs are dated 25 February 2010. In accordance with the ILUAs a number of reserves were created for the purposes of conservation, recreation and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment, and jointly vested with the Shire and Yawuru (in-town reserves).

The ILUAs require the in-town reserves to be managed in accordance with a management plan and the Joint Management Agreement included in the ILUAs. Officers from the Shire, the Department of Parks and Wildlife and Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd have been working together to prepare the management plan for the in-town reserves.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement of the draft management plan that has been prepared, so it can be released for public comment.

BACKGROUND

Previous Considerations

OMC 19 April 2012 Item 9.2.4

OMC 21 February 2013 Item 9.2.13

OMC 24 November 2014 Item 10.2

The Shire of Broome is a signatory to two Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) with the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation Registered Native Title Body Corporate (Yawuru RNTBC), Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd (NBY Ltd), the State of Western Australia and other State government and associated bodies.

The ILUAs are dated 25 February 2010, and provide for the creation of a number of reserves under the Land Administration Act 1997 (LA Act) for the purposes of conservation, recreation and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment. This land is all within the Broome townsite, and is referred to as the “in-town reserves” (see map in Attachment 1 of this report).

In accordance with the ILUAs, management responsibility for the in-town reserves is jointly vested with the Shire and Yawuru RNTBC, with assistance to be provided by the Conservation and Land Management Executive Body (through the Department of Parks and Wildlife). Joint management of the in-town reserves must be pursuant to a cultural management plan (CMP) and a management plan prepared in accordance with s49 of the LA Act and the Joint Management Agreement in the ILUAs.

The ILUAs provide for the creation of other land jointly managed by the Shire, Yawuru RNTBC and the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW), and also by the Yawuru RNTBC and DPaW. This land, including the in-town reserves, is know collectively as the “Conservation Estate”. The Joint Management Agreement in the ILUAs provides for the creation of the Yawuru Park Council (YPC) to provide for the administration of the Conservation Estate and the development of management plans for the Conservation Estate.

Two management plans have been developed for land jointly managed by the Yawuru RNTBC and DPaW for what is known as the out-of-town reserves and the Roebuck Bay Marine Park. These plans are in final draft form and are being finalised prior to being submitted for approval by the Minister responsible for the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (CALM Act). A further management plan will be required for what is known as the inter-tidal zone, which is located approximately 600 metres north of the rocks on Cable Beach and is jointly managed by the Shire, Yawuru RNTBC and DPaW.

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council (OMC) on 19 April 2012, Council considered the draft Yawuru CMP, and resolved to receive an extract from the draft CMP and provide comments on this extract. Council also resolved to:

· endorse staff comments provided for the preparation of the in-town reserves management plan;

· request the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the draft in-town reserves management plan contains adequate financial and resource requirement details for its implementation; and

· requests the Chief Executive Officer to advise the YPC that the draft management plan should be made available for public comment for a period of 42 days prior to consideration by Council and that Council will consider the draft management plan together with any public comments received.

The Shire subsequently engaged consultants CCS Strategic to prepare a baseline document to inform the draft management plan. This document, titled the “Broome Coastal Reserves Master Plan” was finalised in February 2013. Using feedback obtained from the Council and the Shire’s Executive Management Group, the document established Council’s position regarding the in-town reserves.

At the OMC on 21 February 2013, Council resolved to note the Broome Coastal Reserves Master Plan and require the Chief Executive Officer to have the report incorporated into a detailed Shire submission on the draft in-town reserves management plan.

The CMP was finalised by the Yawuru RNTBC in March 2013.

A special meeting of the YPC was held on 7 April 2014 to allow for discussion and agreement on further actions required to progress the draft in-town reserves management plan. A resolution was made that discussed the formatting and way forward in relation to the development of the management plan, and included a resolution that DPaW engage a consultant to review the content and layout of the plan, and to prepare a draft management plan. The resolution also set out a process for the completion of the management plan, which involves endorsement by both the Shire and Yawuru prior to the management plan being released for public consultation and final endorsement by YPC after public consultation.

A consultant was subsequently engaged to progress the development of the management plan and a revised draft was provided in August 2014. However, due to unforeseen circumstances the consultants were unable to continue with the management plan project.

At the OMC on 27 November 2014, Council received minutes from the Special Meeting of YPC held on 7 April 2014 and resolved to note resolutions made by the YPC in relation to the progress of the in-town reserves masterplan. The resolution sought a progress and status report from DPaW to ensure the consultants engaged for the preparation of the management plan were able to complete the project.

A new consultant, Natural Area Consulting Management Services, was subsequently engaged to complete the draft management plan in July 2015. This consultant is still working on the project and has prepared the current draft management plan.

COMMENT

Officers from the Shire, DPaW and NBY Ltd have been working together on finalising a management plan for the in-town reserves in accordance with the ILUAs. As a starting point, this management plan has to be consistent with the CMP and the management principles in the Joint Management Agreement, which states that the Conservation Estate will be jointly managed for the following objectives:

· the preservation and promotion of the Aboriginal cultural and heritage values of the Conservation Estate;

· the preservation and promotion of the natural environmental values of the Conservation Estate, including indigenous flora and fauna;

· the preservation and promotion of archaeological values of the land;

· the provision of recreational facilities and facilitation of recreational activities in the Conservation Estate, particularly in the in-town reserves;

· the regulation of public access to the out-of-town reserves, inter-tidal zone and Roebuck Bay Marine Park areas of the Conservation Estate to fulfil so much of the demand for recreation by members of the public as is fitting having regard to the matters set out in the first three dot points above;

· access to and occupation and use of the Conservation Estate by Yawuru People for purposes consistent with Yawuru Culture and tradition and to preserve and sustain the native title rights and interests recognised in the Native Title Determination;

· employment, service provision and training opportunities for the Yawuru People in the administration, management and control of the Conservation Estate;

· commercial and economic opportunities being made available to the Yawuru Community and the Yawuru RNTBC in preference to any other applicants, subject to such activities being consistent with the management of the Conservation Estate;

· the implementation, monitoring, assessment and audit of the effectiveness of the management plan; and

· the provision, construction, repair, maintenance and replacement of buildings and infrastructure in the coastal areas of the joint managed land.

The in-town reserves are jointly vested in the Shire and Yawuru. However, in accordance with the assistance agreement forming part of the ILUAs, DPaW are responsible for providing the following assistance in relation to the management of the in-town reserves:

· advice as to the scope and content of the management plan for the in-town reserves;

· day to day management of the in-town reserves in accordance with the management plan;

· provision of qualified rangers to undertaken day to day management of the in-town reserves in accordance with the management plan; and

· administrative support for the day to day management of the in-town reserves.

Therefore, DPaW have been heavily involved in the preparation of the management plan.

As a result of the work undertaken by Officers from the three organisations, the draft Joint Management Plan for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park (JMP) has been prepared (see Attachment 2 to this report). An overview of each of the sections of the JMP is provided below.

Summary

This section provides background to the in-town reserves and the Broome townsite. It clarifies that while the in-town reserves are called the “Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park” for the purposes of the JMP, the in-town reserves are not Conservation Park as defined in, or for the purposes of, the CALM Act. Information on the ability for the public to make comment on the plan are provided.

Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park Management Context

This section sets out some background to the need for the JMP and the connection to the joint management principles in the Joint Management Agreement. Information is also provided on:

· Yawuru Country and the Yawuru People;

· the Broome community generally;

· the Native Title Determination and the ILUAs;

· the management arrangements for the entire Conservation Estate;

· the CMP;

· the tenure arrangements, vesting and joint management arrangements for the in-town reserves;

· a diagram setting out the governance arrangements for the joint management of the Conservation Estate;

· the location and tenure of the in-town reserves; and

· roles and responsibilities of the YPC, Yawuru RNTBC, Shire and DPaW.

Note that this section clarifies that each party to the Joint Management Agreement is liable for its actions only and not the actions of other parties in relation to the management of the in-town reserves. It also acknowledges that the Shire may be required to enter parts of the in-town reserves with cultural values or culturally significant sites to undertake urgent works for public safety.

Performance assessment

This section talks about key performance indicators (KPIs) that have been developed for management outputs included in the JMP. It also provides for annual reviews to be undertaken to ensure the effectiveness of the JMP.

Vision and goals

The stated vision for the in-town reserves in the JMP is:

Yawuru people and their partners working together to restore, protect and maintain the cultural, natural and recreational values of the conservation estate for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations.

Management of Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

This section contains a series of tables outlining management arrangements for values of the in-town reserves and specific issues associated with the management of the in-town reserves. Each table contains management objectives, management strategies, performance measures, targets and reporting requirements. Each management strategy is linked to the CMP, is prioritised as either High, Medium or Low and has a lead agency assigned.

A description and background is provided for each value or management issue.

An overview of each value and management issue and associated management arrangements is provided below.

Yawuru cultural values – Living Cultural Landscape

This relates to Yawuru Country and the associated narratives and rituals that link Yawuru people to particular areas of country for all time. These narratives along with events, cultural heritage areas and cultural heritage sites which shaped the lives of Yawuru people make up the living cultural landscape.

The management objectives for living cultural landscape are:

1. to ensure that activities within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park do not adversely affect sites and opportunities for Yawuru people to have ongoing cultural connection and expression; and

2. to promote increased understanding of Yawuru values and concepts of living cultural landscape.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Prepare a colour-coded ‘Living Cultural Landscape’ spatial map that indicates the significance and general location of culturally significant areas.

2. Develop operational protocols and similar to enable the appropriate management of activities.

3. Ensure cultural heritage sites are protected, in particular highly significant and sensitive sites at immediate risk.

4. Assess human activities that may inhibit the protection of the living cultural landscape in accordance with the operational protocols.

5. Develop and implement a cultural education and interpretation programme that considers appropriate communication actions including signage.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that there be no deterioration of important sites as a result of human activity.

Yawuru cultural values – Traditional Ecological Knowledge

This relates to the need to ensure Yawuru’s knowledge and understanding of the flora, fauna, landscape features, seasons and cycles that make up their country are captured in the management of the in-town reserves.

The management objective for traditional ecological knowledge is to apply Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge and integrate it with modern conservation science and land management.

To ensure this objective is met, two management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Develop processes and protocols for consulting and integrating Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge in the management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Develop a database of the most important elements of Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge and investigate opportunities for integrating this with conservation science and land management.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that traditional ecological knowledge is incorporated into ongoing management activities.

Yawuru cultural values – Enjoyment of Country and Customary Practices

This relates to the need to ensure Yawuru people retain the ability to access the in-town reserves for customary practices.

The management objective for enjoyment of country and customary practices is to recognise and support the right of Yawuru people to continue customary practices and to benefit from their country consistent with the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, two management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Identify factors that may inhibit the Yawuru people to enjoy country or maintain customary practices.

2. If required, develop special access arrangements needed for continuance of customary practices.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that factors that may inhibit the Yawuru people enjoying country or maintaining customary practices are identified.

Yawuru cultural values – Responsibility for Country

This relates to the need to ensure Yawuru people are able to exercise their responsibility ensure the sustainable use of resources and protect the in-town reserves.

The management objective for responsibility for country is to facilitate and maintain the opportunity for Yawuru to carry out their roles and responsibilities as protectors and managers of their country and culture.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Ensure Yawuru has access to country for management purposes.

2. Continue to develop the Yawuru Ranger Program and investigate the authorisation of officers for enforcement activities such as vehicle usage in prohibited areas and camping.

3. Develop operational protocols and similar to enable the appropriate management of activities

4. Investigate opportunities to increase the number of Yawuru RNTBC members involved in management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park (including, for example, exploring opportunities for traditional owners as cultural rangers).

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that Yawuru continues to have access to country for management purposes.

Physical values – Geomorphology

This relates to the striking and richly diverse coastal and geomorphological features of the in-town reserves, including the beaches and dunes, sandstone cliffs, semi-hardened red sand and fossils.

The management objective for geomorphology is for the geomorphology and geomorphic processes that maintain the cultural and ecological values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park are not adversely altered by human activity.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Ensure that potential adverse effects on geomorphic features and processes from development and management activities are taken into account and mitigated.

2. Implement strategies to address adverse or potential effects on geomorphology from inappropriate vehicle and pedestrian access as required.

3. Undertake research activities to characterise the geomorphic features and processes and their associated ecological function.

4. Ensure appropriate coastal setback distances are used when developing recreation and other infrastructure within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that consideration of geomorphic features and processes occurs early in the planning phase of management activities.

Physical values – Hydrology and Drainage

This relates to ensuring high water quality while supporting the natural fluxes in water quantity and flow in order to protect the key values of the in-town reserves. It also relates to managing stormwater impacts and drainage in the reserves.

The management objectives for hydrology and drainage are as follows:

1. Increase knowledge of the ecological water requirements of groundwater dependent species and ecosystems within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Work with agencies that have water resource protection and management roles and responsibilities to maintain the water regimes that sustain key cultural and ecological values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

3. Ensure that stormwater runoff from urban development does not significantly impact the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Implement or support a water monitoring program in conjunction with the relevant water resource management agencies that improves understanding of baseline water regime conditions (i.e. quality, quantity and flow patterns) and helps to identify limits of acceptable change and ecological water requirements for groundwater dependent ecosystems/species, including further research into hydrogeology of specific areas.

2. Identify, implement or assist management interventions as needed in response to matters of concern identified through the water monitoring program.

3. Groundwater abstraction from the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park requires consent of the YPC.

4. Ensure that management operations within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park do not negatively affect natural water regimes.

5. Identify drainage needs and assess potential impacts within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

6. If required, develop and implement strategies to address drainage needs and impacts within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

7. Implement a monitoring program (e.g. of vegetation, erosion, rubbish, sediment deposits etc.) which improves understanding of the impacts associated with changes to drainage practices and infrastructure on important ecological and cultural values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that impacts within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park due to inappropriate drainage are avoided.

Ecological values – Flora, Fauna and Ecological Communities

This relates to the native threatened and priority/significant flora and fauna species found in the in-town reserves. It also relates to the following six ecological communities:

· Beaches and sand dunes;

· Pindan;

· Vine thickets;

· Mangroves;

· Saltmarsh and saline grassland; and

· Melaleuca thickets.

The management objectives for flora, fauna and ecological communities are as follows:

1. To conserve the flora, fauna and ecological communities of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. To increase understanding of the flora, fauna, and ecological community values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park and of the factors presenting a threat to those values.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Carry out research and monitoring to establish the baseline condition of the ecological communities within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park and assist with identifying and managing significant threats.

2. If required, implement strategies to minimise the effects of threatening processes on native flora, fauna and ecological communities.

3. Determine the need for access restrictions as necessary to protect flora, fauna and ecological communities, and implement as required.

4. Implement research, monitoring and recovery actions for threatened and priority species and communities.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that key protection strategies are implemented.

Ecological values – Introduced Flora Management

This relates to the need to manage weeds and prevent introduced plant species from impacting on the ecological values of the in-town reserves.

The management objective for introduced flora is to ensure the impact of environmental weeds on the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park is minimised.

To ensure these objectives are met, two management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Assess current extent and impact of weeds in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Develop a Weed Management Plan to be informed, where relevant, by the Shire’s Weed Management Strategy.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that there is no increase in the abundance, distribution or extent of priority environmental weeds from current levels.

Ecological values – Introduced Fauna Management

This relates to the need to manage feral animals and prevent feral animals from impacting on the ecological values of the in-town reserves.

The management objective for introduced fauna is to minimise the impact of feral animals on the cultural, ecological and social values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure these objectives are met, two management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Assess current extent and impact of feral and pest animals in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Consider options for feral and pest animal control in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park that are appropriate and supported by the local community.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including that a target that there is minimal impact from feral animals to native fauna and flora within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Ecological values – Fire Management

This relates to the need to ensure that appropriate bushfire mitigation strategies are implemented that avoid impacts on the ecological values of the in-town reserves.

The management objectives for fire management are as follows:

1. To mitigate the risk of adverse impacts of bushfire on human life, property and community assets.

2. To promote the maintenance of habitat biodiversity and the persistence of ‘fire regime specific’ biota and habitats.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Carry out fire risk assessments in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.7, the State Bushfire Prone Areas Map and the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA).

2. Develop and implement a Bushfire Mitigation Strategy identifying strategies relating to fuel reduction burning, provision of access, establishment of strategic fire breaks and other relevant strategies in liaison with key stakeholders.

3. Maintain best available and up to date knowledge of fire management in accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA), Yawuru traditional knowledge and Shire policies and ensure the ecological and social values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park are included in response plans for fire management to assist in addressing any significant fire events.

4. Monitor and record the effects of fire on the most important and vulnerable values and assets, and on habitats or species which may require specific fire regimes (for example Monsoonal Vine Thickets, Keraudrenia species, etc).

5. Ensure that Yawuru Rangers are trained in fire management principles and practices.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that the impacts associated with fire in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park are minimised.

Social and economic values – History and Heritage

This relates to the need to protect non-indigenous heritage sites and Aboriginal heritage sites (both registered and unregistered) within the in-town reserves.

The management objective for history and heritage is to ensure consideration and the protection of cultural heritage sites and values within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, the following management strategies have been identified:

1. Identify important non-indigenous heritage sites.

2. Identify key coastal Aboriginal heritage sites.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that impacts on heritage sites is avoided.

Social and economic values – Recreation

This relates to the need to ensure that recreational use of the reserves is maintained, while minimising impacts on the ecological and cultural values of the in-town reserves. It also recognises the importance of the reserves for activities such as wildlife viewing, walking, picnicking and recreational fishing.

The management objective for recreation is to ensure that recreational activities are supported and managed in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the ecological and socio-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Maintain the Recreation Master Plan (RMP).

2. Develop and implement an interpretation plan.

3. Monitor environmental impacts associated with recreation by developing a database to record this information on an ongoing basis.

4. Prioritise and cost infrastructure identified within the RMP.

5. Seek external funding opportunities for capital works for recreation sites.

6. Conduct a visitor survey programme to better understand visitor use, numbers and satisfaction of visitor experience.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that a high quality recreation experience is provided.

Social and economic values – Dogs

This relates to the continuation of the use of the in-town reserves by dog owners.

The management objective for dogs is to provide equitable access within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park for dog owners.

To ensure this objective is met, the need to use appropriate signage to advise the community where dogs are allowed and where they are not permitted as been specified as a management objective.

A performance measure and a target is specified. The target is that signage is installed in appropriate locations if not already present.

Social and economic values – Horses

This section outlines the use of the in-town reserves by persons riding horses, however no management arrangements are specified as the activity is not considered to pose a threat to the values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Social and economic values – Access

This relates to the need to ensure public access to the in-town reserves is maintained, while minimising impacts on the ecological and cultural values of the reserves.

The management objectives for access management are as follows:

1. To maintain public access to the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park in a way that does not compromise the cultural, ecological or socio-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. To maximise public compliance with regulations related to the ongoing management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Map the locations of all formal and informal access locations and infrastructure within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Consolidate and formalise access locations, closing surplus access ways with agreement from YPC.

3. If required, implement access management arrangements to ensure access to culturally sensitive areas is managed appropriately, with all access restrictions to be agreed by YPC.

4. Implement access restrictions as necessary to protect flora, fauna and ecological communities, with all restrictions to be agreed by YPC.

5. Implement strategies as necessary to prevent adverse impacts on the values of Reserves from inappropriate vehicle or pedestrian access.

6. Educate, mentor and support trainee rangers through working with Shire Rangers, Parks and Wildlife authorised officers and other agencies to gain experience in patrol and enforcement activities, to the extent possible within the existing resources of the Shire and Parks and Wildlife.

7. Develop and implement a collaborative patrol and enforcement program to:

- ensure compliance with relevant regulations; and

- maximise efficiency and effectiveness of patrol and enforcement activities.

8. Apply culturally appropriate and sensitive management to illegal camping issues within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

9. Facilitate cross-authorisation of government enforcement officers as appropriate

10. Maintain a database of compliance statistics and issues.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that there is a decreasing trend of non-compliance within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Social and economic values – Visual Amenity

This relates to the need to maintain the very high visual amenity values and landscape quality of the in-town reserves.

The management objective for visual amenity is to ensure consideration and the protection of the visual amenity values within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Identify the key characteristics and map the spatial extent of important landscapes.

2. Ensure recreation and commercial activities are consistent with maintaining the landscape.

3. Minimise visual impacts of structures through appropriate placement, design and colour of materials used.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that visual amenity is considered on an ongoing basis.

Social and economic values – Commercial activities

This relates to providing for the use of the in-town reserves for commercial and tourism activities, while ensuring these activities occur in a way that minimises impacts on the ecological and cultural values of the reserves.

The management objectives for commercial activities are as follows:

1. To ensure that commercial tourism activities are encouraged and managed in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the cultural, ecological and social-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. To maintain the ecological and socio-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park that are important to commercial operators, through the appropriate management of human based activities that adversely impact upon these values.

3. To provide opportunities for Yawuru community and Yawuru RNTBC to develop and operate commercial businesses consistent with maintaining the values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure these objectives are met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Assist Yawuru people and others to identify areas of commercial opportunity within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Determine and develop appropriate management protocols for assessment, licencing and management of commercial activities and events.

3. Approvals issued for commercial activities and events with appropriate conditions.

4. Provide Yawuru people with new commercial opportunities in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that all commercial operators have the required approvals and abide by the relevant conditions.

Social and economic values – Resource values

This relates to the use of the in-town reserves for mineral, oil and gas extraction as well as the extraction of raw materials.

The management objective for resource use is to protect the values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park from any adverse effects associated with resource use activities in or near to the Park.

To ensure this objective is met, two management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Obtain raw materials for use within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park from outside the Park, unless any adverse effects on the natural and cultural values are demonstrated to be very low and there are no other practical, environmentally or culturally acceptable alternatives.

2. Ensure that rehabilitation has been effective by post-rehabilitation monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of any additional or alternative restorative works if required.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that land is restored to equivalent or better condition at the conclusion of raw material extraction activities.

General management measures – Asset management

This section sets out that DPaW is owner of all assets located within the in-town reserves and is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of these assets. It requires DPaW to prepare an Asset Management Plan for the in-town reserves.

The management objective for asset management is to ensure assets within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park are managed appropriately.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Develop an Asset Management Plan.

2. Undertake annual inspections of infrastructure within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

3. Prepare an annual Capital Works Program based on the Asset Management Plan, to be approved by the YPC.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that an Asset Management Plan is endorsed by the YPC.

General management measures – Waste management

This section sets out the need for a waste management plan for the in-town reserves.

The management objective for waste management is to ensure waste is appropriately managed within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, the development and implementation of a Waste Management Plan is specified as a management strategy.

Performance measures and targets are specified, including a target that waste is managed appropriately.

General management measures – Information, Education and Interpretation

This relates to the need to develop an education and interpretation program to increase public awareness and understanding of conservation, Yawuru culture and management issues in the in-town reserves.

The management objective for information, education and interpretation is to enhance community understanding of, and support for, the values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park through education and interpretation programs.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Develop and implement an integrated education and interpretation plan to ensure users of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park understand:

· the importance of the key cultural, ecological and socio-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park as set out in the JMP;

· the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into the management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park;

· the rights of Yawuru people, as the recognised traditional owners in and around Broome to enjoy Yawuru country and maintain their cultural practices;

· areas of cultural and historical significance and culturally appropriate behaviour in these areas;

· the flora and fauna that are sensitive to disturbance (e.g. roosting shorebirds) and appropriate behaviour to minimise impacts;

· the effects of dumping rubbish and garden refuse and the threat invasive plants pose to the values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park;

· appropriate behaviours to reduce illegal vehicle access and camping; and

· appropriate behaviours to reduce the risk of injury and ensure public safety.

2. Ensure the education and interpretation program for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park is appropriately integrated with relevant outcomes and messages from the CMP and other management plans for the Conservation Estate.

3. Ensure that Yawuru people have an active role in the education and interpretation programs.

4. Install culturally appropriate signage for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park for educational purposes where appropriate and with approval from the YPC and consistent with the interpretive plan

5. Encourage and assist the tourism industry to provide educational courses/materials to their staff and customers to foster community stewardship of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

6. Develop promotional and educational material.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that 50% of visitors to the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park are aware of the existence of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park, their values and the management requirements that apply within five years of the release of the JMP.

General Management Measures – Public Participation

This relates to allowing for third parties to undertake community based and conservation programs in the in-town reserves and participate in management activities within the reserves.

The management objective for public participation is to encourage and facilitate ongoing public participation in the management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Consider and establish appropriate structures and mechanisms to provide for community input and involvement in ongoing management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

2. Develop and implement a public participation program for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park which encourages community involvement through a range of opportunities including education and monitoring programs.

3. Maintain records of public participation.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that ongoing public participation in the management of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conseration Park is facilitated.

General Management Measures – Research and Monitoring

This relates to allowing for third parties to undertake research projects within the in-town reserves.

The management objective for research and monitoring is to provide access and opportunities for scientific research in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure this objective is met, a management strategy is specified that is to encourage and facilitate as far as practicable community and other involvement in research and monitoring programs, providing assistance where possible.

A performance measure and a target is specified. The target is that there is increased knowledge of the various values within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

General Management Measures – Risk Management and Safety

This relates to ensuring risks to public safety within the in-town reserves is mitigated through the development and implementation of a risk management plan by DPaW.

The management objective for risk management and safety is to minimise risks to visitors within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park from natural and other hazards.

To ensure this objective is met, a number of management strategies are specified as follows:

1. Undertake a biannual risk assessment and develop a risk management plan to identify hazards/risks and proposed corrective/mitigation actions.

2. Identify the estimated costs associated with each proposed corrective action.

3. Consider the recommendations of the Broome Townsite Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan in undertaking the risk assessment and implementing the risk management plan.

Performance measures and a target is specified. The target is that there are no serious injuries reported in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

Conclusion

Officers consider the JMP to be a sound basis upon which to continue the joint management of the in-town reserves. The JMP clarifies both Yawuru’s and the Shire’s interests and responsibilities in relation to the ongoing management of reserves, and delineates responsibility between Yawuru, the Shire and DPaW.

The management framework established by the JMP will provide ongoing guidance and support for management activities and priorities into the future.

Therefore, it is recommended that Council endorse the JMP for public consultation.

CONSULTATION

Officers from the Shire have worked closely with representatives from Yawuru and officers from DPaW in relation to the JMP. In addition, YPC has made resolutions influencing the content of the JMP and a consultant, Natural Area Consulting Management Services, provided advice and assistance in the development of the JMP.

Yawuru will be formally considering the JMP and it will be submitted to the Yawuru RNTBC for approval to undertake public consultation. Following approval/endorsement of the JMP by Yawuru and Council, YPC endorsement of the JMP will be sought before public consultation commences.

The JMP will need to be released for 42 days public consultation. The organisation that will be responsible for managing this public consultation process has not yet been determined at this stage, but it is likely to be DPaW.

To ensure all necessary steps are taken so that the JMP can obtain endorsement by YPC and also undergo public consultation, it is recommended that Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take any necessary action to obtain YPC endorsement and ensure public consultation occurs. It is also recommended that the Shire’s YPC Representative Members be authorised to make or support any relevant motions at a YPC meeting so that the JMP can be endorsed/approved by the YPC and undergo public consultation.

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Land Administration Act 1997

Section 46. Care, control and management of reserves

(1) The Minister may by order place with any one person or jointly with any 2 or more persons the care, control and management of a reserve for the same purpose as that for which the relevant Crown land is reserved under section 41 and for purposes ancillary or beneficial to that purpose and may in that order subject that care, control and management to such conditions as the Minister specifies.

(2) The Minister may, with the consent of the management body of a reserve and of the holders of any interests within the reserve, by order vary any condition to which the care, control and management of the reserve is subject.

(3) The Minister may —

(a) by order confer on a management body power, subject to section 18, to grant a lease or sublease or licence over the whole or any part of the Crown land within the reserve in question for the purposes referred to in subsection (1); and

(b) approve a mortgage of any such lease.

(3a) The Minister may by order —

(a) without the consent of the management body of a reserve, vary —

(i) an order made under subsection (3)(a); or

(ii) an order made under section 33 of the repealed Act or section 42 or 43 of the Land Act 1898 ⁷ that subsists as an order made under subsection (3)(a),

in relation to whether or not prior approval in writing of the Minister is required to a grant of a lease, sublease, or licence; or

(b) with the consent of the management body of a reserve, vary any other condition to which —

(i) an order made under subsection (3)(a); or

(ii) an order made under section 33 of the repealed Act or section 42 or 43 of the Land Act 1898 ⁷ that subsists as an order made under subsection (3)(a),

is subject.

(3b) The Minister’s approval under section 18 is not required for the exercise of a power conferred under subsection (3)(a) unless —

(a) the person on whom the power is conferred is —

(i) a body corporate that is constituted for a public purpose under an enactment and is an agency of the Crown in right of the State; or

(ii) a person referred to in subsection (10)(b),

and the order provides that the Minister’s approval under section 18 is required; or

(b) the person on whom the power is conferred is a person other than a person referred to in paragraph (a).

(4) If an unmanaged reserve is the subject of —

(a) a lease granted under section 47; or

(b) a licence, or a lease or profit à prendre, granted under section 48,

or of any other interest in the unmanaged reserve, the Minister may under subsection (1) place the care, control and management of that reserve with a management body subject to that licence, lease or profit à prendre or other interest, the term of which continues unbroken by that placing.

(5) An order made under subsection (1), (2), (3) or (3a) does not create any interest in Crown land in the relevant reserve in favour of the management body of that reserve.

(6) If Crown land reserved under section 41 for the purpose of recreation is leased or subleased under a power conferred under subsection (3), the lessee or sublessee may, unless the terms of the management order or the lease or sublease otherwise provide, restrict public access to the area leased.

(7) A person with whom the care, control and management of a reserve is placed by order under subsection (1) has, by virtue of this subsection, the capacity, functions and powers to hold and deal with the reserve in a manner consistent with the order, any order conferring power on that person under subsection (3)(a) and this Act to the extent that the person does not already have that capacity or those functions and powers.

(8) Subsection (7) does not authorise a management body to perform a function or exercise a power if another enactment expressly prevents the person from performing that function or exercising that power, or expressly authorises another person to perform that function or exercise that power.

(9) Any instrument in relation to the care, control and management of a reserve entered into or given by a person holding an office referred to in subsection (10)(b)(i) or (iii) is taken to have been entered into or given by the person for the time being holding that office.

(10) In subsection (1), a reference to a person is a reference to —

(a) a person having perpetual succession;

(b) a person not having perpetual succession who is —

(i) a Minister to whom the Act specified in the relevant order is for the time being committed by the Governor; or

[(ii) deleted]

(iii) a person holding a prescribed office.

(11) If an order made under section 33 of the repealed Act subsists under clause 16(1) of Schedule 2 as if it were a management order under section 46(1), the Minister may by order vary that order to place the care, control and management of the reserve the subject of the order with a person referred to in subsection (10).

(12) An order made under section 46(1) before the coming into operation of section 12 of the Land Administration Amendment Act 2000 ¹ may be varied by the Minister by order to place the care, control and management of the reserve the subject of the order with a person referred to in subsection (10).

Conservation and Land Management Act 1984

Section 33. CEO, functions of

(1) The functions of the CEO are, subject to the direction and control of the Minister —

(f) to provide advice to, or undertake work for or jointly with, and to supply services or facilities to, any department, public or private body or other person, whether in the State or elsewhere if the Minister is of the opinion that the provision of that advice or the undertaking of that work is in the public interest;

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The development of management strategies, assigning of priorities and identification of lead agencies has been done taking into account limitations in the Shire’s resources. The Joint Management Agreement states that the Shire will be responsible for costs it incurs in relation to the joint management and maintenance of the in-town reserves, including its participation in the YPC and the costs of public and other insurances relevant to the in-town reserves.

The Joint Management Agreement outlines funding that will be provided by the State for the management of the Conservation Estate. The Agreement states that when this funding has ended, Yawuru, DPaW and the Shire will work cooperative to ensure a sufficient level of funding is obtained from the State Government, Federal Government or any other relevant third parties, for the purposes of continuing the joint management arrangements.

RISK

Should Council not proceed with the JMP, it would be in breach of the Joint Management Agreement and there is a risk that Yawuru or the State could commence legal action to compel the Shire to act in accordance with the Agreement.

More likely however, is that the failure of Council to endorse or proceed with the JMP would have a significant detrimental impact on the relationship between the Shire, Yawuru and the State government. The risk should Council proceed in this way is considered Extreme. To mitigate this risk, Council should continue to work with Yawuru and DPaW to ensure the JMP is finalised in the near future.

The risk to Council if endorsing the JMP is that resourcing implications may arise from the management strategies in the JMP that place an unreasonable burden on the Shire. However this risk is considered Low, given the careful development of the management strategies, the inclusion of priorities for each management strategy and the identification of an appropriate lead agency for each strategy.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Our People Goal – Foster a community environment that is accessible, affordable, inclusive, healthy and safe:

Effective communication

Accessible and safe community spaces

Participation in recreational and leisure activity

A healthy and safe environment

Our Place Goal – Help to protect the nature and built environment and cultural heritage of Broome whilst recognising the unique sense of the place:

A unique natural environment for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations

A preserved, unique and significant historical and cultural heritage of Broome

Retention and expansion of Broome’s iconic tourism assets and reputation

VOTING REQUIREMENTS

Simple Majority

REPORT RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1. Endorses the draft Joint Management Plan for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park for public consultation as shown in Attachment 2 to this report;

2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to take any action necessary to obtain Yawuru Park Council endorsement/approval of the draft Joint Management Plan and ensure public consultation of the draft Joint Management Plan occurs; and

3. Authorises the Shire’s Yawuru Park Council Representative Members to make or support any motions relating to the draft Joint Management Plan at a Yawuru Park Council meeting so that the Joint Management Plan can be endorsed/approved by the Yawuru Park Council and undergo public consultation.

Attachments

1.	Map of in-town reserves
2.	Draft Joint Management Plan for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

Item 9.1.4 - DRAFT JOINT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE YAWURU MINYIRR BURU CONSERVATION PARK

Summary

The Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park incorporates a number of small coastal and inland reserves within the Broome Town site. These reserves are one important component of the Yawuru Conservation Estate which comprises intertidal, sub-tidal and adjacent terrestrial reserves in and around Broome and Roebuck Bay. While the land subject to this management plan is referred to as the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park, the land is not a Conservation Park as defined in, or for the purposes of, the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (WA).

The Minyirr Buru Conservation Park (Park) incorporates areas which are a living cultural landscape the Yawuru people value, use for customary practice and have a responsibility to manage. The responsibility for management of Country is of fundamental importance for the Yawuru people. The location of the reserves comprising the Park makes them of great significance for the local Broome community and visitors to Broome. In recognition of the importance to Yawuru and the Broome community, these reserves will be jointly ‘owned’ and managed by the Yawuru and the Shire of Broome.

With a population of approximately 15,000, and which rises to 35,000 – 40,000 or more in the high season (July – September), the coastal sites are heavily used for boat launching, swimming, fishing, sporting, sightseeing and other visitor and recreational activities. These areas are valued by the local community and contribute to the Broome lifestyle. The Park encompasses sites that are major attractions for visitors to Broome such as Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point and Minyirr Park which must be maintained to support the local tourism industry.

The close proximity of the reserves to an increasing resident population and a strong tourism industry will place increasing pressure on these sites from local people and visitors. Past use had an impact on these sites and careful and increased management is required to ensure the cultural, environmental, recreational and aesthetic values are maintained and managed for the future.

This draft Management Plan has been prepared by Yawuru, the Shire of Broome and Parks and Wildlife and outlines a range of proposed management actions for the next ten years to ensure these important areas are managed sustainably and for the use and benefit of Yawuru people, the broader Broome community and visitors to Broome.

This Plan is now released for consideration by the community and your comments on the management actions proposed for these important areas are sought. The Plan will be available for public comment for a period of three months. Following the close of the public consultation period, the Yawuru and Shire of Broome will consider issues raised in any submissions that are received and develop a final management plan.

Contents

Summary. 6

1.0 Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park Management Context 9

1.1 Yawuru buru, Yawuru ngarrungunil – Yawuru Country, Yawuru People. 10

1.2 The Broome Community. 11

1.3 Native Title Determination and Indigenous Land Use Agreements. 13

1.4 Holistic Management Across Yawuru Conservation Estate. 14

1.5 Walyjala-jala buru jayida jarringgun buru nyamba Yawuru ngan-ga mirli mirli (Planning for the Future: Yawuru Cultural Management Plan) 15

1.6 Joint Management of Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park. 15

1.7 Location and Tenure. 17

2.0 Performance Assessment 19

3.0 Vision and Goals. 20

4.0 Management of Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park. 21

4.1 Yawuru Cultural Values. 21

4.1.1 Living Cultural Landscape (KPI) 22

4.1.2 Traditional Ecological Knowledge (KPI) 24

4.1.3 Enjoyment of Country and Customary Practices (KPI) 26

4.1.4 Responsibility for Country (KPI) 27

4.2 Physical values. 29

4.2.1 Geomorphology. 29

4.2.2 Hydrology and Drainage. 32

4.3 Ecological Values. 37

4.3.1 Flora, Fauna and Ecological Communities (KPI) 38

4.3.2 Fire Management 50

4.4 Social and Economic Values. 53

4.4.1 History and Heritage. 53

4.4.2 Recreation. 54

4.4.3 Access. 60

4.4.4 Visual Amenity. 63

4.4.5 Commercial Activities. 64

4.5 General Management Measures. 68

4.5.1 Asset Management 68

4.5.2 Waste Management 70

4.5.3 Information, Education and Interpretation. 71

4.5.4 Public Participation. 73

4.5.5 Research and Monitoring. 74

4.5.6 Risk Management and Safety. 75

5.0 Yawuru Language Glossary. 77

6.0 References. 79

7.0 Acronyms. 87

Appendix 1 – Tenure of Reserves within Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park. 89

1.0 Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park Management Context

This draft Management Plan (Plan) describes the proposed management arrangements for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park (Park), one part of the Yawuru Conservation Estate recently established in and around Broome, Western Australia (Map 1). This plan is proposed as one of a suite of management plans that will apply to the Yawuru Conservation Estate (Map 2). The Yawuru Conservation Estate will be managed by the Yawuru Registered Native Title Body Corporate (YRNTBC) in partnership with a number of joint management partners. The entire Yawuru Buru Conservation Estate will be jointly managed, although the management parties and arrangements vary across the conservation estate.

This draft plan has been prepared in accordance with the Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) (2010). The Park includes a number of A-class reserves that will be jointly managed by the Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome (Shire).

The joint management principles for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park as documented in the ILUA are:

i. preservation and promotion of Aboriginal cultural and heritage values of the Conservation Estate

ii. preservation and promotion of the natural and environmental values

iii. preservation and promotion of archaeological values

iv. provision of recreational facilities and facilitation of recreational activities, particularly in the Townsite area

v. regulation of public access to the freehold areas, Intertidal Reserves and Marine Park areas of the Conservation Estate

vi. access to and use of the land by Yawuru people in accordance with their cultural and other objectives

vii. access to, and occupation and use of, the Conservation Estate by the Yawuru people for purposes consistent with Yawuru culture and tradition, and to preserve and sustain native title rights and interests recognised in the Determination

viii. employment, service provision and training opportunities for the Yawuru people in the administration, management and control of the Conservation Estate

ix. commercial and economic opportunities are made available to the Yawuru community and the Yawuru RNTBC in preference to any other applicant, subject to activities being consistent with the management of the Conservation Estate

x. implementation, monitoring, assessment and audit of the effectiveness of the Management Plan

xi. provision, construction, repair, maintenance and replacement of buildings and infrastructure in the Coastal Park for any of the foregoing purposes, Yawuru people and the Yawuru corporations.

The Plan sets out the values within the Park, the threats, pressures and the associated management strategies. Different parts of the Yawuru Conservation Estate are subject to differing tenure and management arrangements, but the values of the terrestrial and marine areas are intrinsically linked to the values in this Plan. Planning and management will be integrated, complementary and as seamless as possible across the various components of the Conservation Estate.

Some Yawuru names (e.g. for places, plants and animals) are used throughout this Plan in italicised text. Map 3 shows some place names referred to in this Plan, and Yawuru names for places have been included as well as official names. The Yawuru place names are, however, not official or formally recognised. Note that Yawuru language can be spelt in alternative ways. A glossary of Yawuru language names used in this plan is provided in Section 5.0.

1.1 Yawuru buru, Yawuru ngarrungunil – Yawuru Country, Yawuru People

For thousands of years Yawuru people have lived along the foreshores of Roebuck Bay, across the pindan plains, as far inland as the Walan-garr (Edgar Ranges) and along the fringes of the Great Sandy Desert. Yawuru country is land and sea moulded by the cycle of seasonal change. It is a living cultural landscape with which Yawuru people have a dynamic and enduring relationship. In Yawuru law, everything comes from Bugarrigarra, the time when creative beings traversed the country, naming the landscape, defining the languages and setting down rules and customs. Created and given form by Bugarrigarra, country is the source of spirit, culture, language, and is where spirits return on death. From Bugarrigarra Yawuru people have responsibility to look after the country and to ensure that their traditions are passed on to future generations. Every time Yawuru people go out on country, hunting and fishing, they live culture – these activities are an expression of culture and enable Yawuru people to reconnect with country, spirit places, ancestors and Bugarrigarra (Yawuru Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC), 2011).

The relationship of Yawuru people to country is at the heart of their cultural responsibilities. This is expressed through liyan (well-being), which comes from Yawuru people’s connection to country, ancestors and Yawuru way of life. It reflects a sense of belonging to Yawuru society, and represents the feeling people hold, individually and collectively, particularly when Yawuru people are on country.

Liyan is about relationships—with country, family, community. It is what gives meaning to people’s lives. Yawuru people’s connection to country and joy of celebrating our culture and society is fundamental to having good liyan.

Patrick Dodson

Mabu (good) liyan expresses Yawuru people’s emotional strength, dignity and pride. The guiding principle for good management of Yawuru country is that Yawuru people have to maintain good, clear liyan with the country within the modern, ever-changing world. To ensure Yawuru people can keep mabu liyan they have to:

· visit country

· respect ancestors

· continue cultural traditions

· respect Bugarrigarra

· look after all the plants, animals and other resources that are part of country

· maintain and protect sacred places

· foster a relationship with country

· assume cultural responsibility as individuals and collectively for the future use and development of Yawuru country, and

· achieve balance between keeping things as they are and developing the country.

Yawuru people want to generate an understanding in the wider community of how Yawuru people feel about and relate to country, with respect for Bugarrigarra and cultural traditions and practices (Yawuru RNTBC, 2011).

For countless generations Yawuru people managed country in a sustainable way, relying on their intimate knowledge of the natural environment, and applying customary law and practices passed down from ancestors. As Yawuru people have always done, this knowledge is passed onto their children when they go hunting, fishing, gathering and camping. Understanding the subtle changes in country and following the seasons is part of Yawuru cultural heritage and provides Yawuru people with a guide to where and how to harvest and look after the resources of country. As Yawuru activities change in response to the annual cycle of the seasons, Yawuru people believe their way of living has minimal impact on the environment. They want to use this knowledge to guide and inform successful conservation and management of Yawuru land and sea (Yawuru RNTBC, 2011).

In recent times, Broome has undergone massive transformation as population, infrastructure, housing and industry have expanded. Yawuru people, the native title holders of their country, are well aware of the many challenges and opportunities such changes present for managing country and, in partnership with others, are well placed to meet them.

1.2 The Broome Community

Located at the southern gateway to the Kimberley, Broome has an extraordinary beauty, a unique cultural and natural history and is a favourite holiday destination for visitors from Australia and the world. The Shire of Broome has a resident population of approximately 15,000 and more than 35,000 – 40,000 visitors annually. Broome’s major industries include cattle, pearling trade, tourism, fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, horticulture, mining and exploration, community and cultural arts. The Broome Peninsula provides the township of Broome with a coastal frontage in almost every direction.

Broome has a rich multicultural history, including Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley along with European explorers, and Malaccan (Malay), Arabian, Chinese and Indonesian fishermen. Contact with other cultures is believed to date back as far as the 1500s and Dutchman, Dirk Hartog, is credited with the first known European contact in 1616. Abel Tasman passed by in 1644.

The first Europeans known to have set foot in this region were from William Dampier's ship Roebuck, when he came ashore in La Grange Bay in search of water in 1700. Dampier had visited the coast on an earlier voyage in 1688, when he careened the Cygnet in King Sound. Other visitors included the French explorer, Nicholas Baudin, who charted the coast in the Geographe and Naturaliste during his exploratory journey of 1801-1804, and the sailors from the Beagle, which lost an anchor while in Roebuck Bay in 1838 and were the first Europeans recorded as setting foot on the mangrove beaches of the Bay.

On 21 November 1883, when the town site of Broome was gazetted, the settlement at Roebuck Bay consisted of a few pearling camps along the foreshore near Dampier Creek. The camps were occupied by the Malay crews of the pearling luggers and by the European owners of small pearling boats. The first surveyed town lots formed an inverted L-shape along the peninsula and along the west-northwest alignment of the inland track, the latter giving Napier Terrace its characteristic bend. Lots 10, 12 and 13 were adjacent to the landing at the bottom of Napier Terrace and were gazetted as unnumbered reserves.

With the introduction of hard-hat diving technology, Chinese, Filipinos, Malays, Koepangers, and Japanese were recruited as divers and boat crew and Chinatown was originally known as ‘Japtown’ because of the large number of Japanese divers resident there, with former becoming more popular after World War 2. Many of the businesses in the area were run by Chinese, who were also cooks, gardeners and tailors.

Broome evolved as a segregated town, with wealthy pearlers and Europeans living at one end in elegant bungalows surrounded by tropical gardens and tended by mostly Aboriginal servants. At the other end was Chinatown where the Asian and ‘coloured’ populations lived and played, and where much of the commercial and business activities took place. The pearling masters were distinguished by their white suits, an anachronism in a town of red dirt and bore water. With the proximity of rich pearl shell beds in Roebuck Bay and 80 Mile Beach, Broome soon became known as the pearling capital of the world.

Broome’s pearling workforce was halved in 1914 with the commencement of World War 1 as men enlisted and European markets for mother-of-pearl collapsed. War returned to Broome in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour and Japanese residents of Broome were interned in camps. In March 1942, Japanese Zeros bombed aircraft in Roebuck Bay and at the aerodrome, destroying 16 Flying Boat planes. Over time, Broome recovered and the pearling industry evolved into a new market in cultured pearls in the 1950s, changing the way pearl shell was harvested as smaller live shell were collected for the pearl farms. These changes remain today.

Broome also developed as the administrative and service centre for the region. Oil exploration within the Kimberley region and offshore was headquartered at Broome, and a new deep water port and jetty were opened at Entrance Point in 1966 to cater to the growing beef export industry and larger ships. Air services expanded, a new meatworks was built in the town and Shire offices replaced the old Roads Board office in 1968. Improved services such as refrigeration and air-conditioning were available, and a new supply of fresh water, and modern sewerage and electricity facilities were installed.

Since the 1970s, tourism has expanded with increased flights to and from the town, along with improved roads making Broome more accessible. The growth of the tourism and other industries has brought great changes to the town, extending it westwards to Cable Beach as the population has expanded. Growth in population and general wealth have meant the expansion of facilities and services for residents, seen in the areas of administration, health, education, recreation, capital works, and specialist services, particularly noticeable in the area of services for the Aboriginal communities.

1.3 Native Title Determination and Indigenous Land Use Agreements

With the High Court decision in Mabo and Wik the Commonwealth Government introduced the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (Native Title Act). Subsequently, the Yawuru people began a 12-year journey to seek recognition of their native title rights through the Federal Court of Australia and negotiations with the State Government. On 28 April 2006, the Federal Court determined that the Yawuru people are the recognised native title holders of the lands and waters in and around Broome.

History hasn’t always been kind to Yawuru people. We had no say when our land, our home, was taken from us and we were pushed towards the edges. But we stayed strong and true to our culture. We can now take our rightful place in the Broome community.

Gajai Frank Sebastian (Yawuru RNTBC 2011)

In February 2010, the Yawuru RNTBC, the Government of Western Australia, the Shire and other relevant parties signed two ILUAs – the Yawuru Prescribed Body Corporate Indigenous Land Use Agreement and the Yawuru Area Agreement Indigenous Land Use Agreement (National Native Title Tribunal 2010a, 2010b). An ILUA is an agreement under the Native Title Act between a native title group and others about the use and management of land and waters. These ILUAs resolved compensation issues and clarified that native title continued to exist for the Yawuru people. The ILUAs provide for the establishment and joint management of the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

More information on native title, the Yawuru people’s journey for native title determination and the ILUAs can be found on the website for the National Native Title Tribunal (National Native Title Tribunal 2010c), on the Yawuru website (www.yawuru.com) and in the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan.

1.4 Holistic Management Across Yawuru Conservation Estate

While this Plan is proposed as one of a suite of joint management plans that will apply to the Yawuru Conservation Estate, the cultural, ecological, social and economic values of the Yawuru terrestrial and marine conservation reserves are implicitly linked. As such, a well-integrated management approach capable of protecting and managing the values in a culturally appropriate manner across the Yawuru Conservation Estate is required. Management objectives, strategies, performance measures and targets identified in this Plan will complement those for the other Yawuru Conservation Estate management plans.

The various components of the Yawuru Conservation Estate are subject to varying tenure arrangements and therefore a suite of management plans (shown on Map 2) will apply to Yawuru Conservation Estate:

· Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park Management Plan (this Plan)

· Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park Management Plan

· Northern Intertidal Area Management Plan

· Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay Marine Park Management Plan.

These plans are all informed by the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan.

1.5 Walyjala-jala buru jayida jarringgun buru nyamba Yawuru ngan-ga mirli mirli (Planning for the Future: Yawuru Cultural Management Plan)

The Yawuru Cultural Management Plan was developed by the Yawuru RNTBC, as agreed in the ILUAs, to provide a foundation document to guide planning and management of the Yawuru Conservation Estate. The plan addresses Yawuru customs, practices and customary law, and provides detail on Yawuru policies, visions and requirements to be taken into account during the development of management plans for the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

As a comprehensive articulation of the aspirations and responsibilities of the Yawuru native title holders, the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan is an authoritative information source for the various joint management partners and the wider community. The development of the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan involved all facets of the Yawuru organisational system and it will remain a key document for the joint management of the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

The Yawuru Cultural Management Plan was a primary information source for many of the culturally based concepts and values outlined in the Plan. Copies of the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan may be obtained through Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd (contact details available at the end of this document).

1.6 Joint Management of Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

In accordance with the ILUAs, the Park, comprises a number of reserves (Appendix 1), created in accordance with Section 42 of the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) (LA Act) to be managed for the purpose of ‘conservation, recreation and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment’. The Minister for Lands shall place the Townsite areas for care, control and management jointly with Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome under Section 46 of the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA), with assistance to be provided by the Executive Body as per the Assistance Agreement under Section 33 (I)(f) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (WA) (CALM Act).

In placing the care, control and management of the Park with Yawuru and the Shire through the LA Act, the local government may, as stipulated by Section 3.54 of the Act, do anything for the purposes of controlling and managing the land that it could do under Section 5 of the Parks and Reserves Act 1895 (WA). The management of the Park will be pursuant to the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan and this Plan, which has been prepared in accordance with Section 49 of the LA Act and the Joint Management Agreement (JMA).

The JMA, a sub-agreement of the ILUAs, describes various management arrangements for the Yawuru Conservation Estate including management principles, roles and responsibilities for each party, decision-making processes and administrative functions. In accordance with the JMA, the Yawuru Park Council (YPC) has been established to jointly administer the management of the conservation estate. The YPC comprises representative members from the Yawuru RNTBC, Parks and Wildlife and the Shire, with administration of the Conservation Estate having regard to the differing joint management arrangements and associated responsibilities. The YPC’s role includes:

· preparation of management plans for the jointly managed conservation estate, ensuring these are consistent with the vision and policies set out in the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan

· strategic monitoring of implementation of the joint management plans

· assessment of the effectiveness of joint management of the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

This Plan has been developed through the collaboration of the Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire with the assistance of Parks and Wildlife, as per the Assistance Agreement in the ILUA under Section 33 (1)(f) of the CALM Act. It will guide management of the Park for 10 years from the date of approval by Minister of Lands, until it is either replaced by a new plan, or as a result of a review initiated by either party.

Public Liability

Yawuru, the Shire and Parks and Wildlife acknowledge the indemnity provisions in Section 11.7 of the JMA and agree that each party is liable for its actions only and not the actions of the other parties in relation to the management of the Park.

Urgent Works

Both Yawuru and the Shire recognise the importance of protecting the Yawuru people’s cultural values and culturally significant sites. However, both parties recognise and acknowledge that Shire employees may be required to undertake work in areas containing these values and/or sites in certain extenuating circumstances. Therefore, through this Plan the parties authorise Shire employees to enter such areas if required to conduct urgent works for public safety. The Shire undertakes that it will seek to contact Yawuru before these works have been undertaken to ensure there is understanding between the parties in relation to the need for and nature of the works undertaken, and to obtain advice on how the works are carried out.

1.7 Location and Tenure

The Park comprises twenty land parcels extending from the Dampier Creek Intertidal Zone, around the Broome Peninsula and north Bilingurr within the Broome town site boundary (Figure 1), and covers an area of 1384.6349 ha (Appendix 1).

The roles and responsibilities of the joint management partners and the YPC for the Park are described in Table 1 and Management Orders will necessitate the joint care, control and management by the Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire. The joint management parties may (by written agreement) add to, or subtract from the area of the Yawuru Conservation Estate. Opportunities may arise over the life of this plan to add areas of cultural or conservation value to the Yawuru Conservation Estate. These will be considered if, and as they arise.

Should land be added to the Park over the life of this plan, it will be managed consistently and in accordance with the Vision, Strategic Goals and Objectives of this Plan, until such time that more specific and detailed planning is done for the area when the Plan is reviewed.

The Assistance Agreement between the Yawuru RNTBC, the Shire and the Executive Body (Executive Director of Parks and Wildlife) enables Parks and Wildlife to provide advice to and supply services to the Yawuru PBC and the Shire.

Figure 1: Park tenure

Table 1: Roles and Responsibilities

Organisation

Roles and Responsibilities

Yawuru Park Council

Established under the Yawuru ILUAs, comprises representatives from the Yawuru RNTBC, Parks and Wildlife and the Shire. The role of the YPC is to administer the management of the Yawuru Conservation Estate including the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the management plans for the Conservation Estate. Further detail regarding the role of the YPC is in the JMA (Clause 9.2).

Yawuru RNTBC

· Native title holders for lands and waters in and around Broome and Roebuck Bay;

· Member of the YPC;

· The ongoing protection of the cultural values identified in the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan;

· Responsible jointly for the preparation of this Plan; and

· Ongoing joint managers of the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

Shire of Broome

· Responsible for the local government area of Broome;

· Member of the YPC;

· Responsible jointly for the preparation of this Plan;

· Powers and responsibilities to provide for the good governance of the district in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 and its associated regulations, and other legislation; and

· Responsible authority for the implementation and enforcement of Local Planning Scheme No. 6 in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Parks and Wildlife

Assisting in the development of this Plan and undertaking day-to-day management and implementation. Parks and Wildlife will provide the following support:

· Day to day management of the Park in accordance with the management plan;

· Provision of qualified rangers to undertake the day to day management of the Park in accordance with the Plan;

· Training and supervision of trainee rangers appointed pursuant to the program; and

· Administrative support for the day to day management of the Park.

2.0 Performance Assessment

Mechanisms to assess the implementation and effectiveness of management are important components of an adaptive management framework and signal where management may need to be altered if it is not successfully meeting management objectives. The YPC will measure the success of this Plan by using key performance indicators (KPIs) and/or other surrogates as necessary.

A set of KPIs (comprising performance measures, targets and reporting requirements) have been identified for selected values and management issues – these are presented throughout the Plan in the sections where those values and issues are discussed. The KPIs chosen reflect management priorities as identified during the planning process.

As a newly established conservation area, there is generally a lack of adequately detailed information documented about the values of the area, and therefore the KPIs reflect that the description of baseline conditions is a high priority in this initial Plan. Consequently, this Plan includes KPIs that are focused on assessing achievement of management outputs (e.g. availability of baseline condition data and reports) as well as management outcomes (e.g. protection of a particular value and development of recreational infrastructure). Protocols for measuring and reporting on KPIs (e.g. details of the data required, calculation methods and data presentation) will need to be developed.

Annual reviews will occur to demonstrate the successful implementation this Plan, with a summary of information provided to the YPC annually. The following are examples of evidence of implementation of this Plan that may be used for assessment purposes:

· specific quantitative monitoring of significant assets such as special habitats and threatened ecological communities

· series of photographs, mapping or other imagery which show whether spatial and temporal changes have occurred

· checklists

· surveys

· incident investigation reports or records

· other written documents or forms.

3.0 Vision and Goals

Broome is the heart of Yawuru birra and nagula buru, land-side and sea-side country. Yawuru people have customary responsibility to look after their country, which is now recognised through their native title rights. The Broome area is recognised internationally for its unique ecological values, and provides social and commercial benefit to the local community and a growing number of national and international visitors.

The vision for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park is:

4.0 Management of Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

Conservation and management of the key cultural, ecological, social and economic values of the Yawuru Conservation Estate is the primary purpose of this Plan, and is addressed under separate headings. This allows the development of clear management objectives and strategies for each. This section describes the main values associated with the Park, and the KPIs for those with the highest management priorities for the life of this Plan. Management strategies are prioritised as high (H), medium (M) and low (L). High priority management strategies are defined as those relating to high pressure threats and require action within 1 – 2 years, while medium priority management strategies require action within 3 – 7 years, and low priority management actions in 8 – 10 years. Some management actions will occur on an ongoing or as required basis, and have been designated as such.

A table outlining the management arrangements for each KPI is provided. Each table includes:

· a description of the management objective

· the management strategies that will be implemented, along with their nominated priority, the lead management agency amongst the joint partners (Yawuru, Shire or PaW) or the YPC, and a reference to the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan

· the performance measures

· targets

· reporting requirements and the responsible lead agency.

The coastal nature of the Park means that their values and pressures occur across the wider Yawuru Conservation Estate, including the adjacent marine reserve (Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay Marine Park) and the out-of-town areas (Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park), reemphasising the importance of integration between the four management plans for the Yawuru Conservation Estate and the need for cooperative management. Yawuru RNTBC, the Shire and Parks and Wildlife, as the joint management partners, have the primary responsibility for coordinating and implementing the management strategies outlined in the management summary tables under each value.

4.1 Yawuru Cultural Values

Yawuru cultural values stem from the relationships between Yawuru people and Yawuru country. Like the country itself, they arise from Bugarrigarra, which gave form to the landscape, determined law and gave Yawuru people the responsibility for caring for Yawuru country (YRNTBC, 2011). This section draws from the values described in Section 2.3 of the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan in the context of the proposed Park. Readers are strongly encouraged to refer to the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan to obtain a fuller understanding of these values.

Underpinning the management of each value for the Park and Yawuru Conservation Estate is the importance of the Yawuru seasonal cycle. Understanding the subtle changes within the Yawuru Conservation Estate and following the seasons is part of Yawuru cultural heritage and provides a guide as to how to look after the resources of the Yawuru Conservation Estate. This seasonal guide is fundamental in mapping, monitoring, education and the management strategies that will sustain the values of the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

4.1.1 Living Cultural Landscape (KPI)

According to Yawuru law everything comes from Bugarrigarra, the world-creating epoch. During this time, ancestral beings travelled through country naming places and creating the features of the land, waters and skies, introducing rules and rituals associated with particular areas, the regional languages, the seasons and their cycles. Bugarrigarra narratives form an intricate network of ‘song lines’ and ‘dreaming’ tracks, which traverse Yawuru country.

In this way Yawuru buru, or ‘Yawuru country’, means much more than just the physical land to which Yawuru belong. Buru is the physical expression of Bugarrigarra, in which the features of Yawuru country were formed. As Bugarrigarra beings created and named places they endowed them with significance. The associated narratives and rituals recount their activities and link Yawuru people to particular areas of country for all time. These narratives ascribe metaphysical meaning to all aspects of physical reality; the landscape, under the ground, the sky, the water, the diverse biota and ecosystems.

Like all living things Yawuru people are believed to arise from country. Certain places in Yawuru country have rayi, a life-giving essence that creates Yawuru spirit-children. This connection of a spirit-child to a specific place; its bugarri, is typically discovered through dreams or unusual events. Throughout life a Yawuru person remains connected to their rayi place, the place that gave them life.

“When we die our rayi return to that place in our country. When we visit places we know the rayi of our ancestors are there, guiding us and looking after country, watching the behaviour of our people.”

(Yawuru RNTBC 2011)

Other metaphysical beings are known to be linked with certain places, but can also move around and be unpredictable. For example, Jurru are snake like beings associated with saltwater, fresh water and storms, that can protect or destroy Yawuru country.

Bugarrigarra is not detached from contemporary life. It continues to exist and is the spiritual force that shapes ongoing cultural values and practice, relationships, obligations and responsibilities. Life since colonial times has contributed to the continuing evolution of the living cultural landscape that is Yawuru country. The influence of the pearling industry was particularly strong, bringing Aboriginal and Asian people together as indentured labour, living and working together and intermarrying. These events and other heritage areas including burial sites, archaeological sites of old living areas, resources sites, contemporary camping places, mission areas and places of work that shaped the lives of Yawuru people are the range of sites that make up the living cultural landscape and have become part of the Yawuru story.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Living Cultural Landscape
Management objective	1. To ensure that activities within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park do not adversely affect sites and opportunities for Yawuru people to have ongoing cultural connection and expression. 2. To promote increased understanding of Yawuru values and concepts of living cultural landscape.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Prepare a colour-coded ‘Living Cultural Landscape’ spatial map that indicates the significance and general location of culturally significant areas. 2. Develop operational protocols and similar to enable the appropriate management of activities. 3. Ensure cultural heritage sites are protected, in particular highly significant and sensitive sites at immediate risk. 4. Assess human activities that may inhibit the protection of the living cultural landscape in accordance with the operational protocols. 5. Develop and implement a cultural education and interpretation programme that considers appropriate communication actions including signage.	H H Ongoing Ongoing M	Yawuru Shire Yawuru Yawuru Yawuru	1.2 1.5, 3.2 3.4 1.1
Performance measures	1. Preparation of the Living Cultural Landscape map and operational protocols. 2. Information, education and interpretation program for the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park incorporates material about the values and concepts of living cultural landscape.
Targets	1. No deterioration of important sites as a result of human activity. 2. No deterioration of opportunities for ongoing cultural connection to the Yawuru living landscape for Yawuru people. 3. Visitors have been provided with opportunities to increase their understanding about Yawuru values and concepts of living cultural landscape.
Reporting requirements	Annually		PaW

4.1.2 Traditional Ecological Knowledge (KPI)

Like many Indigenous peoples across the globe, Yawuru have a deep understanding of the flora, fauna, landscape features, seasons (Figure 2) and cycles that make up their country, and changes that have occurred over time. Developed over millennia, this knowledge is deeply embedded within Yawuru culture and is often expressed through the stories and law that govern the relationships between people and country. Having used this knowledge to not only live off the land, but to sustain this lifestyle for thousands of years, there is much for modern conservation science to gain from traditional ecological knowledge.

Similar to other aspects of Yawuru life and resource harvesting, knowledge of resources is largely underpinned by the six Yawuru seasons and the life cycles of individual species. Cultural rules and responsibilities established from this knowledge provide guidance on the use of country, such as what and when particular species should be harvested, how to tell they are ‘fat’ or ‘ready’, who should not eat certain resources, and not wasting resources.

Figure 2: Yawuru seasons

Broome Climate and weather

The climate experienced in Broome is tropical, with a wet (Man-gala) and dry season. The Bureau of Meteorology (2015) describes the climate at the Broome Airport (Station ID 003003) as:

· average rainfall is 609.3 mm pa, with the majority falling between December and March

· average maximum temperature ranges from 28.9 ^oC in the dry season to 34.3 ^oC in the wet season, with the highest recorded maximum being 44.8 ^oC

· average minimum temperatures range from 13.7 ^oC in the dry season to 26.5 ^oC in the wet season, with the lowest recorded minimum being 3.3 ^oC

· predominant wind directions include westerlies, easterlies and south-easterlies. The average wind speed is 18.2 km/h with gusts of more than 150 km/h possible during cyclones (wangal jarrangu).

In contrast, the Yawuru recognise six seasons (Figure 2):

· wet season, December to March (Man-gala)

· April to May (Marrul)

· May (Wirralburu)

· cold season, June to August (Barrgana)

· warming up season, September to October (Wirralburu)

· late October to November – December (Laja).

Summary of Management Arrangements for Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Management Objective	To apply Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge and integrate it with modern conservation science and land management.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management Strategies	1. Develop processes and protocols for consulting and integrating Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge in the management of the Park. 2. Develop a database of the most important elements of Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge and investigate opportunities for integrating this with conservation science and land management.	M H	Yawuru Yawuru	2.3, 3.4 2.3
Performance Measure	1. Protocols developed. 2. Database developed.
Target(s)	1. Traditional ecological knowledge is incorporated into ongoing management activities.
Reporting requirements	Annually	PaW

4.1.3 Enjoyment of Country and Customary Practices (KPI)

Although Yawuru country extends more than a hundred kilometres inland, Yawuru consider themselves to be saltwater people as they would travel and live along the coast, exploiting the resources of nagulagun buru—their sea country—according to seasons. Therefore, the ability to access to the coast and sea within Conservation Estate for customary practices is particularly important. As the recognised traditional owners of Yawuru country, Yawuru people have the right to enjoy Yawuru country and maintain their customary practices.

“We took the boys out to Kunin today. I had the best day. I feel so good. I been on country today and I will sleep good tonight.”

Gajai Frank Sebastian

(Yawuru RNTBC 2011)

Summary of Management Arrangements for Enjoyment of Country and Customary Practices
Management Objectives	To recognise and support the right of Yawuru people to continue customary practices and to benefit from their country consistent with the purpose for the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management Strategies	1. Identify factors that may inhibit the Yawuru people to enjoy country or maintain customary practices. 2. If required, develop special access arrangements needed for continuance of customary practices.	H L	Yawuru Yawuru	4.4 4.4
Performance Measures	1. Identification of factors. 2. Development of protocols, if required.
Target	1. Factors identified.
Reporting requirements	Annually		PaW

4.1.4 Responsibility for Country (KPI)

“The people, the land, and the Law are three aspects of the same thing. We have a duty to look after them all, and looking after one means looking after the other two as well”.

Joseph Nipper Roe Ngulibardu

(cited in Yawuru RNTBC 2011)

Yawuru customary law and responsibility for country is derived from Bugarrigarra. Through this, Yawuru people maintain the right to ‘speak for and look after’ Yawuru country. The relationship of Yawuru people to their country is dynamic and the country is considered to be animated and often unpredictable. The country itself, and the forces that lie within, must be respected and it is the responsibility of the Yawuru people to use its resources sustainably and ensure the protection of the country and family and others who visit. This goes to the heart of maintaining good liyan with the country. If Yawuru people or others do the wrong thing there will be serious consequences for Yawuru people and their families.

Central to this responsibility is looking after sacred and significant areas. To Yawuru people, significance refers to cultural heritage in the broadest terms and includes the intangible values of country and heritage. Such areas include:

· cultural (Bugarrigarra) areas (sites, tracks, areas), which may have cultural access restrictions, including suitable buffers

· registered sites

· rayi sites (birth and origins; where child spirits arise from the country)

· burial sites

· seasonal hunting, fishing and harvest areas for specific species

· traditional camping areas

· water sites

· historical sites

· archaeological sites.

As part of responsibility for country, access to certain culturally sensitive areas must be restricted to persons who have special cultural authority. The need for special access restrictions to certain parts of the Conservation Estate is recognised in the ILUA and the JMA, and provisions have been incorporated into this Plan accordingly.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Responsibility for Country
Management objective	To facilitate and maintain the opportunity for Yawuru to carry out their roles and responsibilities as protectors and managers of their country and culture.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Ensure Yawuru has access to country for management purposes. 2. Continue to develop the Yawuru Ranger Program and investigate the authorisation of officers for enforcement activities such as vehicle usage in prohibited areas and camping. 3. Develop operational protocols and similar to enable the appropriate management of activities. 4. Investigate opportunities to increase the number of Yawuru RNTBC members involved in management of the Park (including, for example, exploring opportunities for traditional owners as cultural rangers).	Ongoing H H M	PaW PaW Shire Yawuru	3.1 3.5 3.1
Performance Measure	1. Access to country maintained. 2. Yawuru Ranger program expands. 3. Operational protocols developed.
Target	Yawuru continues to have access to country for management purposes.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

4.2 Physical values

4.2.1 Geomorphology

The Park comprise striking and richly diverse coastal and geomorphologic features. The Kimberley coast has an ancient geology and distinctive irregular topography of rugged red cliffs falling away to white and pink sandy beaches (Eliot and Eliot, 2008). The Dampier Peninsula lies in the northern part of the Canning Basin and is part of a sedimentary coast. The oldest outcropping rock in the area is the Broome Sandstone, a formation deposited approximately 145 million years ago (Semeniuk, 2008). Red sand plains cover much of the Broome Sandstone (Pepping et al. 1999) and were deposited through sheetwash during seasonal flood episodes and by wind (Vogwill, 2003). The Fitzroy Trough and Pindanland are the two sub-regions that make up Dampierland (McKenzie et al., 2002) with Broome lying on the coast of Pindanland. This sub region is mainly formed from sandstone which supports pindan vegetation on the plains and hummock grasslands on the hills (McKenzie et al., 2002). The following description of some of the key geomorphology features of relevance to this Plan has been largely drawn from the work of Graham (2001) and Semeniuk (2008) unless otherwise indicated.

Sand Dominated Beaches and Dunes (Niyamarri)

In contrast to the adjacent tidal creeks and embayments, the shelly sand beaches and high dunes along Cable Beach have been created under contemporary high energy deposits. Seasonal reworking of sediment and landform change is a natural occurrence in this highly dynamic coastal environment. The sparsely vegetated beach sand dunes are susceptible to erosion, and high vehicle or pedestrian access across these landforms exacerbates the issue.

Cliffs of Broome Sandstone and Semi-hardened Red Sand

Red cliffs of pindan sand over Broome Sandstone occur along the shores of Reddell Beach and Simpson Beach. The weakly consolidated pindan soil is very prone to erosion once it is wet. Erosion of the cliffs by wave activity is a natural process. Similarly, natural erosion of pindan from the land surface occurs following heavy rain during the wet season. These natural processes are; however, exacerbated by increased water run-off from roads and sealed surfaces providing access in this area. Deep gully erosion is problematic at several sites along the coast, especially around access points to Reddell Beach and Simpson Beach.

Fossils

The Broome Sandstone contains numerous fossils, including those of extinct plants and the greatest variety of dinosaur footprints on any area in the world (DSEWPC, 2011a; Kenneally et al, 1996). The most well-known location for dinosaur footprints within the Park is the low-tide area at Gantheaume Point (Minyirr). The fossils of the Dampier coast are one of the features contributing to the west Kimberley being recognised for its outstanding heritage value to the nation through its inclusion on the National Heritage List (DSEWPC, 2011a, DotE, 2015a). Fossils and subfossils of marine invertebrates were used to assist with characterising the coastal Holocene formations of the area (Semeniuk, 2008).

Existing and potential pressures on geomorphology values

The main pressures on the geomorphological values described above are either from activities or developments that cause direct physical damage to landforms or disturb the sedimentary and hydrological processes that maintain them. These include:

· access and physical disturbance by vehicles and pedestrians

· channelled runoff from roads and drainage culverts forming deep erosion gullies, leaving cliffs susceptible to collapse

· loss of vegetation, erosion, soil compaction and localised changes to water drainage as a result of camels and horses

· mineral exploration and mining activities, along with those associated with petroleum exploration

· urban development and associated infrastructure in coast areas, including dredging, dredge spoil and urban drainage networks.

The extraction of sand, gravel and other raw materials, along with continued development within the coastal sector has the potential to affect geomorphic features and processes within the Park. Planning and development proposals within the Park must be assessed for potential effects on the geomorphological values of the Conservation Estate. Activities and developments with the potential to indirectly affect geomorphology (e.g. changes to drainage networks, and modifications to coastal sediment transport processes) need to be considered in addition to those that would cause direct physical disturbance.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Geomorphology
Management objective	The geomorphology and geomorphic processes that the maintain the cultural and ecological values of the Park are not adversely altered by human activity.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Ensure that potential adverse effects on geomorphic features and processes from development and management activities are taken into account and mitigated. 2. Implement strategies to address adverse or potential effects on geomorphology from inappropriate vehicle and pedestrian access as required. 3. Undertake research activities to characterise the geomorphic features and processes and their associated ecological function. 4. Ensure appropriate coastal setback distances are used when developing recreation and other infrastructure within the Park.	Ongoing L L Ongoing	PaW Shire PaW Shire	3.2 3.2 3.4 3.5
Performance Measures	1. Assessment of current levels of impact to geomorphic features and processes. 2. Potential adverse effects on geomorphic features and processes are mitigated.
Targets	1. Impact assessment activities completed. 2. Integrity of geomorphic features and processes are maintained. 3. Consideration of geomorphic features and processes occurs early in the planning phase of management activities.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.2.2 Hydrology and Drainage

Water Resources

High water quality and the protection of natural water flows are essential in maintaining healthy ecological systems within the Park. Water flows within the Park and the Yawuru Conservation Estate as a whole are strongly influenced by tropical cyclones and monsoonal troughs around the Man-gala (wet) season. The cyclone season generally lasts from November to April and while these events can damage the ecology of the Park, the intense rain periods are important to the Kimberley ecosystems, replenishing water reserves in springs and the Broome sandstone aquifer (Water and Rivers Commission, 2001), as well as influencing oceanic tides, waves and currents.

Surface water flow to the coast is seasonal and reflective of heavy rainfall over Man-gala. Due to the largely flat landscape surrounding Broome, surface water generally flows in sheets rather than in well-defined channels. Some low lying areas in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park, such as Minyirr Park between Gantheaume Point Road and the dune system, retain water for some time, pooling on the surface in the wetter months. Some small temporary streams become active over Man-gala, for example seasonal streams will flow into the Dampier Creek and into drainage channels on Roebuck Plains (Matthews, et al. 2011 and Oldmeadow, 2007). The occurrence of water in the springs, soaks and other bilarra (wetlands) of the Yawuru Conservation Estate vary throughout the year, reflecting the seasonal changes in surface and subsurface water levels and flows.

“Water is the life for us all. It is the main part. If we are gonna lose that water.... everything will die. That’s the power of water. He connect with the land. Bugarrigarra put im all together. One life.”

(John ‘Dudu’ Nangkiriny, pg. 188, YRNTBC, 2011)

KARIJARRI MAN

“There is water right back to the Pindan country – all our jila (permanent waterholes), from reef back to birra (inland) have got stories. The underground streams feed the jila”

(Jimmy Edgar, pg. 73, YRNTBC, 2011)

The Broome Sandstone Aquifer is the primary water supply for the Broome town site and for horticultural, pastoral and other land use in the Broome surrounds (Water and Rivers Commission, 2001). Groundwater flows generally to the south and the west due to the south-westerly dip of the Broome Sandstone (Vogwill, 2003). Near the coast and extending several kilometres inland, a wedge of salt water lies beneath the freshwater in the Broome Sandstone (Laws, 1991). Freshwater also occurs in the coastal limestone, coastal dunes and the Pleistocene red sand dunes. Depending on the local conditions such as the presence of tidal mud flat and variations in the topography of the sandstone, this water may be contiguous or separate from the Broome Sandstone groundwater (Semeniuk Research Group, 2011). A small local aquifer within the coastal dunes to the north of Broome has also been identified as providing a considerable source of recharge to the Broome Sandstone (Laws, 1991).

Maintaining high water quality while supporting the natural fluxes in water quantity and flow is of critical importance in protecting the key values of the Park. The interconnection of groundwater with landforms along the coast produces a unique array of important freshwater seepages and wetlands (Matthews et al., 2011, Semeniuk Research Group, 2011). Many species inhabiting these areas have restricted distributions, occurring only in areas of surface or near surface freshwater. Freshwater also discharges to the low tidal and rocky shore zones in some areas, commonly creating brackish water microhabitats which support species such as the mangrove Avicennia marina (Matthews et al., 2011).

The major management concerns for the hydrology values of the Yawuru Conservation Estate are the abstraction of groundwater and pollution. Water removal needs to be managed in a way which does not significantly affect the amount of water available for flora and fauna, cause saltwater intrusion into naturally low saline areas or change natural drainage and flow patterns (Matthews et al., 2011). Unsustainable abstraction also has the potential to cause long term changes in the direction of groundwater flow, affecting species and ecosystems which rely on groundwater, particularly the mangroves and habitats in the intertidal zone (Vogwill, 2003).

There is limited knowledge about the parameters of acceptable change in water regimes. The jila, other bilarra and many ecological values associated with these are totally or significantly groundwater dependent, for example, the unique fringing linear Melaleuca thickets are found where the fresh water at the edge of the pindan terrain intersects with the muddy upper shore tidal flat zone, causing interaction of hinterland groundwater and tidal flat carbonate mud (Semeniuk Research Group, 2011). There is a need to improve and better quantify understanding of the water requirements and regimes that are needed to sustain groundwater dependent ecosystems and species. This knowledge will provide information needed for management, and assist in making sure that water abstraction is within ecologically sustainable parameters.

At present, a strategic water monitoring program has not been implemented within the Park. If implemented, such a program would aid in determining whether activities are or have the potential to significantly affect local hydrology and habitats within the Yawuru Conservation Estate.

Drainage

The town of Broome lies within an important wetland network with sensitive natural drainage systems (Semeniuk Research Group, 2011). Increased urban development has resulted in an increase in stormwater runoff from built up areas. Effective drainage is necessary to protect buildings from damage and facilitate access around the town site after heavy rainfall. The largely vegetated areas of the Park provide an important drainage sink for high rainfall events, however this has potential to impact on cultural and ecological values if not managed properly.

In Broome there are currently a number of drainage outlets along the Peninsula (Figure 3). Broome’s location on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by receiving water bodies means that there will always be a need for stormwater drainage to flow through portions of the Park. It will be necessary to manage this drainage in accordance with best practice principles, to reduce potential negative impacts on the Park.

When drainage design neglects to consider aspects of natural water flow and the environmental characteristics of the area, the possibility of negative impact to surrounding values is increased. Further research into the natural water flows in Broome and surrounds as well as investigation into best practice surface water drainage designs is fundamental in protecting the values of the Yawuru Conservation Estate and the town of Broome. The Shire is currently preparing a District Stormwater Management Strategy which will consider stormwater runoff patterns and investigate ways to improve the existing drainage network to reduce negative environmental impacts.

Figure 3: Drainage

Potential Pressures on Hydrology and Drainage Values

Potential pressures include:

· over abstraction of groundwater

· knowledge gaps of the ecological water requirements of groundwater dependent species and communities

· pollution and/or contamination of surface, groundwater, embayments and wetland

· any activity or development that has the potential to significantly change the natural water regimes

· high and/or extended water inundation

· deposition of large amounts of sediment into the reserves

· erosion

· weed infestation

· direct and indirect effects on fauna and flora communities

· rubbish build up from storm water flows into the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park.

To ensure that the values of the Park are not affected by abstraction of groundwater, water removal needs to be at a level that does not:

· significantly change the amount or quality of water available for flora and fauna, particularly for species that are fully or highly groundwater-dependent

· cause saltwater intrusion into naturally less saline areas

· change natural drainage flows and patterns.

At present, there is no need for abstracting groundwater from the Park for management purposes, and it is expected that this will continue to be the case over the life of this Plan. Many of the Park’s values are groundwater-dependent and may therefore be vulnerable to changes in regional groundwater, a resource which is subject to increasing and competing demands. Over-abstraction of groundwater from the Broome Groundwater Area is the likely cause of an increase in groundwater salinity along the coast, and at depths of about 100 m below ground further inland (Searle, 2012). The Department of Water has initiated several measures to address this situation, including reduced levels of abstraction from some production bores within the town water supply reserve, bore field redesign, research and monitoring program amendments, and a review of the existing Broome Groundwater Management Plan (DoW 2010a; Searle, 2012).

There is a need to increase understanding of the water requirements and regimes that are needed to sustain groundwater-dependent ecosystems and species and to maintain bilarra in a healthy condition. Regional water resource management plans include several strategies aimed at addressing this situation (DoW 2010a, 2010b, 2012).

In the absence of appropriate risk avoidance and mitigation measures, certain activities on adjacent lands and waters and/or within the Park have the potential to adversely affect water quality in the Conservation Estate. Prevention of water pollution is an issue that requires collaborative and cross tenure management approaches and several government agencies have responsibilities in this area.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Hydrology
Management objectives	1. Increase knowledge of the ecological water requirements of groundwater dependent species and ecosystems within the Park. 2. Work with agencies that have water resource protection and management roles and responsibilities to maintain the water regimes that sustain key cultural and ecological values of the Park. 3. Ensure that stormwater runoff from urban development does not significantly impact the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Implement or support a water monitoring program in conjunction with the relevant water resource management agencies that improves understanding of baseline water regime conditions (i.e. quality, quantity and flow patterns) and helps to identify limits of acceptable change and ecological water requirements for groundwater dependent ecosystems/species, including further research into hydrogeology of specific areas. 2. Identify, implement or assist management interventions as needed in response to matters of concern identified through the water monitoring program. 3. Groundwater abstraction from the Park requires consent of the YPC. 4. Ensure that management operations within the Park do not negatively affect natural water regimes. 5. Identify drainage needs and assess potential impacts within the Park. 6. If required, develop and implement strategies to address drainage needs and impacts within the Park. 7. Implement a monitoring program (e.g. of vegetation, erosion, rubbish, sediment deposits etc.) which improves understanding of the impacts associated with changes to drainage practices and infrastructure on important ecological and cultural values of the Park.	L L L Ongoing H L M	PaW PaW YPC PaW PaW PaW PaW	3.4 3.5 1.5 1.5 3.5 3.7 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Maintaining availability of water quality monitoring data. 2. Water quality and quantity measures (e.g. nutrients, toxicants, pathogens, water levels, as per ANZECC guidelines). 3. Level of understanding of the ecological water requirements of groundwater dependent species. 4. Identification of drainage needs. 5. Development and implementation of strategies if required. 6. Monitoring program outcomes.
Targets	1. If required, a strategic water monitoring program is implemented, and baseline water monitoring data for selected high risk and/or high value sites. 2. Water quality and quantity parameters do not exceed defined limits of acceptable change as a result of management or other activities. 3. The ecological water requirements of groundwater dependent species and ecosystems are maintained. 4. Avoid impacts within the Park due to inappropriate drainage.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.3 Ecological Values

Vegetation types in Broome are reasonably diverse as a reflection of the geology, variety of soil types and topography of the area. Vegetation studies have found a minimum of 117 native plant species from 50 families of flowering plants in the Broome area (WADPUD, 1990; and Department of Parks and Wildlife, 2015a). These species form the basis of the fauna species in a particular location, and thus the ecological communities present. Turpin and Bamford (2010) identified 385 fauna species potentially occurring in the Broome region, this comprised 11 frogs, 82 reptiles, 255 birds and 37 mammal species. A dominant vegetation type of the Park is that of the red sandplains; acacia shrubland over grassland with a sparse upper layer of eucalypts. This vegetation and the red soils on which it occurs are both commonly referred to as ‘pindan’. Other vegetation types occurring in the Park include melaleuca thickets, samphire flats, saline grasslands, mangrove communities, Acacia bivenosa dominated communities on coastal limestone outcrops, and wetland vegetation communities in seasonal freshwater swamps and claypans. This diversity of habitats, and particularly the inclusion of a range of coastal elements, provides important biodiversity conservation values.

4.3.1 Flora, Fauna and Ecological Communities (KPI)

Threatened and priority flora

No threatened flora species have been recorded in the Park. The Fringed Keraudrenia (Keraudrenia exastia) (Figure 4) which is specially protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and listed as critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) (EPBC Act) has been recorded in the Broome town site nearby.

Four priority listed flora species have been recorded within the Park, namely:

· Pindan Glycine (Glycine pindanica – P3), which may be locally common but is endemic to the western side of the Dampier Peninsula

· Cable Beach Ghost Gum (Corymbia paractia – P1), which is endemic to Broome, often occurring in the transition between coastal beach dunes and pindan sand (Kenneally et al., 1996)

· Lophostemon grandiflorus subsp. grandiflorus (P3), which occupies damp habitats around swamps and seepages (Department of Parks and Wildlife, 2015a)

· Pterocaulon intermedium (P3), known from northern Australia (Atlas of Living Australia, 2015).

These species do not meet the criteria for listing as threatened, but which are of special conservation interest due to a lack of information to determine if they are common or threatened.

Fauna

There are many fauna species within Broome and the Park that have important ecological, cultural and social values. The high diversity of vegetation within the Broome town site provides a range of habitats that support a wide variety of local and migratory fauna species. The faunal assemblages of the Dampier Peninsula show components of both the arid zone to the south and the tropical Kimberley to the north-east, reflecting the transitional climate in the area (Turpin & Bamford, 2010). The diversity of habitats near the coast is an important factor contributing to the rich bird fauna that is found in the area (Johnstone 1983). Many habitats which are quite restricted in area, such as mangroves, melaleuca thickets and other wetland habitats, are particularly important for conservation of bird diversity (Johnstone 1983; Waples 2007). As a result of this transitional zone most of the fauna species expected to occur within the Broome town site are widespread; however, some are restricted to only the Dampier Peninsula.

Most species of reptiles and amphibians recorded on the Dampier Peninsula are widespread and extend from the Kimberley south to at least the Pilbara (Storr & Johnstone 1983). Storr and Johnstone (1983) identified more than a quarter of recorded species as being northern species occurring at or near their southern limit, and eight arid zone species close to their northern limit. Important invertebrate species within Broome include crabs, other crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms (e.g.: starfish), marine worms and other burrowing organisms. Other invertebrate species that have been classified as short-range endemics tend to have common life history characteristics such as poor powers of dispersal or confinement to discontinuous habitats. Research into short-range endemic species within the Broome area would be beneficial for the management of this fauna group.

Many of the potential impacts of human interaction and proposed developments upon fauna can be related to ecological processes and these threats are often similar for many species. Potential impacts to fauna species within the Park includes:

· increased mortality (e.g. from land clearing and expansion of road network or road kill),

· loss of habitat affecting population survival,

· loss of connected habitat affecting population movements and gene flow,

· species interaction such as predators, competitors and feral animals including cane toads,

· fire, particularly uncontrolled fires, and

· light and noise disturbance.

The Yawuru native title determination recognised the Yawuru people’s rights and interests as including the right to hunt and gather for personal, domestic or non-commercial communal purposes (including social, cultural, religious, spiritual and ceremonial purposes). Amendments to the CALM Act, the Wildlife Conservation Act (WA) and associated regulations include provisions for Aboriginal people to take flora and fauna for Aboriginal customary purposes. These provide the broad context for management of Yawuru hunting and gathering activities in the Park.

Threatened and Other Significant Fauna

A number of fauna species occurring or possibly occurring in the Park are specially protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and/or the EPBC Act because they are rare or likely to become extinct:

· Two species of mammal; the wintarru or Golden Bandicoot (Isoodon auratus auratus) and the Bilby or dalgyte (Macrotis lagotis).

· Three species of reptile; the Airlie Island Ctenotus (skink) (Ctenotus angusticeps), the Flatback Turtle (Natator depressus) and the gurlibil or Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas).

· Ten species of bird; the Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis australis), Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos), Hutton’s Shearwater (Puffinus huttoni), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea), Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), Greater Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii leschenaultii), Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus), Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica menzbieri), Eastern Curlew (Numenius madagascariensis) and Red Knot (Calidris canutus rogersi). The latter seven are the subject of international migratory bird agreements.

Other species of the Park that are specially protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) include the Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) and numerous migratory bird species which, in addition to those mentioned above, are the subject of international agreements such as the Japan–Australia Migratory Birds Agreement, the China–Australia Migratory Birds Agreement and the Republic of Korea – Australia Migratory Birds Agreement.

Although five species of marine turtle are known to frequent the waters around Broome, only the Flatback Turtle is known to regularly nest on beaches at southern Roebuck Bay near Cape Villaret and on Cable Beach. The peak nesting period is from November to December and the peak hatching period is from February to March. Annual flatback turtle monitoring programs run by Conservation Volunteers Australia include the beach at the southern end of Roebuck Bay and parts of Cable Beach within the Park. Flatback turtles nest every one to five years so monitoring needs to occur over several years to determine population trends. Green turtles occasionally nest on the beaches in the area, but monitoring to date indicates this is rare (Conservation Volunteers Australia recorded one green turtle nest on Cable Beach during the 2006/07 monitoring period).

The Australian Painted Snipe generally inhabits shallow fresh or brackish water wetlands including temporary and permanent lakes, swamps and claypans (DSEWPC 2012b). Threats to the Australian Painted Snipe are loss and degradation of wetland habitats through grazing and trampling by stock, and weed invasion (DSEWPC 2012b).

The critical habitat for migratory shorebirds visiting the Broome area is focused on the Roebuck Bay intertidal areas within the Park, with roosts in the Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park also important. The saltpans and saltmarsh of Roebuck Plains become particularly important during spring high tides, when the intertidal roost areas contract and shorebirds are forced to find alternatives further inland.

Broome is at the southern extent of the distribution of estuarine crocodiles in Western Australia (Australian Museum 2010), although confirmed sightings are now regularly recorded from the Pilbara further south. Estuarine crocodiles occur in the mangroves and tidal creeks of the Yawuru Conservation Estate in very small numbers.

Parks and Wildlife maintains lists of fauna species that do not meet the criteria for listing as threatened but are nevertheless of special conservation interest. At the time of writing, there were no Priority 1 fauna species and two Priority 2 fauna species recorded in the Yawuru Conservation Estate; the Dampierland Plain Slider (Lerista separanda) and the Dampierland Burrowing Snake (Simoselaps minimus), which is endemic to Western Australia (Storr, Smith & Johnstone 2002), along with several Priority 3 and 4 species.

Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities

Two threatened ecological communities occur within the Park, namely:

· The ‘monsoon vine thickets on coastal sand dunes of the Dampier Peninsula’, which is listed under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and the EPBC Act.

· The ‘Roebuck Bay mudflats’, described a species-rich faunal community of the intertidal mudflats of Roebuck Bay. According to the Roebuck Bay Working Group Inc. (undated), surveys carried out by international scientists and others during 1997, 2000, and 2002 identified 30,000 animals from at least 265 species; surveys during 2006 identified a further 26 taxa not previously encountered (Piersma et al, 2006).

Three priority 1 ecological communities within the Park are also listed:

1. The relict dune system dominated by extensive areas of mangarr (Sersalisia sericea) occurs on relict dune systems in the Broome Port extension areas and has the potential to also occur within the Park, north west of the intersection between Kavite Road and Port Drive. The mangarr community is believed to be a restricted plant community with a connection to the vine thickets (Beams, Docherty and Dureau 2011). The community appears to be unique within the Broome Peninsula and occurs on the crests and flanks of the relict red desert and sand dune systems that generally run in an east-west direction. The aged dune system on which the mangarr communities are found are geographically and potentially geologically distinct from the existing coastal dune systems. The significance of the plant community is due to the frequent incidences of mature (estimated at 100 years +) mangarr trees. The mangarr is also an important and renowned local bush food species for the Yawuru people and does not occur in such frequency and longevity in other locations (Beams, Docherty & Dureau 2011).

2. The dwarf pindan heath community of Broome coast occurs between the racecourse and Gantheaume Point lighthouse. There has not been sufficient surveying outside the Broome town site area to determine the full extent of this community (Department of Parks and Wildlife 2015b).

3. Corymbia paractia dominated community on dunes occurs behind dunes within the Broome township area in a transition zone where coastal dunes (with vine thickets) merge with pindan (desert) vegetation and in the port area to the north (Department of Parks and Wildlife 2015b).

Ecological Communities

Six ecological communities are recorded within the Park, with key features summarised in Table 2, with detailed descriptions included in the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan.

Table 2: Ecological Communities

Name	Description	Pressures	Photograph
Niyamarri (beaches and sand dune communities) (KPI)	Niyamarri is characterised by the exposed Holocene age white sand dunes running parallel to the coast along Cable Beach and northward. Older pink, Pleistocene dunes fringe Reddell Beach, Simpson Beach and eastward along Roebuck Bay (YRNTBC, 2011). The inland side of the sand dunes are often characterised by dense shrub thickets of Acacia and patches of wild grass and Spinifex. The more subdued sand dune systems in the area then often merge into sand plain surfaces with pindan via pockets of vine thicket (McKenzie, 1983). The larger dunes, such as those running along the coast within Minyirr Park provide conditions suitable for the persistence of larger vine thicket patches.	· erosion · weeds · inappropriate access and recreation
Bundurr-bundurr (Pindan)	Pindan vegetation comprises grassy woodland vegetation dominated by Eucalyptus and Acacia on the red sand plains surrounding Broome and the Dampier Peninsula (YRNTBC, 2011). The pindan communities in the Yawuru Conservation Estate are generally low open Acacia dominated woodlands, while further north on the Peninsula, there is a trend towards open eucalypt dominated forests reflecting differences in rainfall, soils and fire patterns (McKenzie, 1983).	· fire · clearing · weeds · altered drainage
Mayingan manja balu (Vine thickets)	The vine thickets comprise some of the oldest and most important trees in the Broome area including the Banyan fig (Ficus virens) and Wild Apple (Syzygium eucalyptoides subsp. bleeseri), as well as the dominant Ebony Wood (Diospyros humilis), Bullet wood (Mimusops elengi), Ai Salo (Celtis philippensis) and the less dominant mangarr (Sersalisia sericea) (Kenneally et al., 1996 and Black et al., 2010). The semi-deciduous Currant bush (Grewia Breviflora) is an important smaller tree of the thickets. Throughout the thickets are many vine species such as jinyjalguriny Crab’s Eye bean (Abrus precatorius), Harpoon Bud (Gymnanthera oblonga), Jacquemontia paniculata, Passiflora foetida (the noxious wild passionfruit weed), Snake vine (Tinospora smilacina), and Oyster-catcher Bill (Tylophora cinerascens) (Kenneally et al., 1996).	· weeds · fire · clearing · inappropriate access and recreation · altered drainage · introduced fauna · pollution
Gundurung (Mangroves)	Gundurung White Mangrove (Avicennia marina) grows in a wide range of salinities and intertidal topographic positions, including in the mangal community around Burrgungun (Semeniuk, 1983). At the seaward and creek margins it commonly occurs in conjunction with biyal-biyal Kapok mangrove (Camptostemon schultzii). Gundurung and biyal-biyal also occur in the central zone of the mangal, mainly mixed with Spotted-leaved Red mangrove (Rhizophora stylosa) (Semeniuk, 1983). Other mangrove species recorded in the area include Club mangrove (Aegialitis annulata), garl-garl Milky mangrove (Excoecaria agallocha), White-flowered Black mangrove (Lumnitzera racemosa), River mangrove (Aegiceras corniculatum), Myrtle mangrove (Osbornia octodonta) and Ribbed mangrove (Bruguiera exaristata), although the latter species is uncommon (Semeniuk, 1983).	· changes to water and sediment quality · altered drainage and hydrology · altered sedimentation · development · clearing
Bundu (Saltmarsh and saline grassland)	The bundu or salt marsh tidal flats of the Yawuru Conservation Estate are generally located behind the mangroves above the high water mark. They are dominated by Marine Couch (Sporobolus virginicus) which is a hardy perennial grass with creeping rhizomes (Trudgen 2002), wirn-gi samphire (Tecticornia spp.) and other low shrubs such as Speedy Weed (Flaveria australasica) and the mat-forming Frog Fruit (Phyla nodiflora) growing on the landward margins (Kenneally et al, 1996). The large expansive pastures of grasslands are found on Roebuck Plains; however, there are smaller bundu just inland of Dampier Creek and around Burrgungun (Morgan’s camp) (YRNTBC, 2011).	· erosion · weeds · development · altered hydrology and drainage
Murrga-yirr-garnburr (Melaleuca thickets)	There are small patches of Melaleuca around Bilingurr and Dampier Creek. The width and density of the paperbark communities can vary from a closed-canopy thicket to a discontinuous line of a few trees (more common within the Park). The paperbarks can reach 4 – 10 metres tall and climbers such as Mangrove Vine (Cynanchum carnosum), Harpoon Bud (Gymnanthera oblonga) and the semi-parasitic Devil’s Twine (Cassytha filiformis) can be seen in the canopy (Kenneally et al., 1996).	· fire · introduced fauna · weeds · altered hydrology and drainage

Existing and Potential Pressures on Flora, Fauna and Ecological Community Values

The main existing or potential pressures on flora and fauna values of the Park are:

· habitat disturbance, degradation or loss

· weeds

· inappropriate fire regimes

· introduced fauna species that predate on or compete with native species

· recreational pressures on habitats used by specially protected species vulnerable to disturbance (e.g. migratory shorebird roosting areas)

· alterations to hydrological regimes

· pollution, including declines in water quality.

While influential in isolation, the combined effects of multiple, interacting threatening processes can leave native flora and fauna particularly vulnerable to environmental stressors. Preventing or reducing pressures is a vital facet of management needed to improve and promote the natural resilience and resistance of species and ecosystems.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Flora, Fauna and Ecological Communities
Management objectives	1. To conserve the flora, fauna and ecological communities of the Park. 2. To increase understanding of the flora, fauna, and ecological community values of the Park and of the factors presenting a threat to those values.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Carry out research and monitoring to establish the baseline condition of the ecological communities within the Park and assist with identifying and managing significant threats. 2. If required, implement strategies to minimise the effects of threatening processes on native flora, fauna and ecological communities. 3. Determine the need for access restrictions as necessary to protect flora, fauna and ecological communities, and implement as required. 4. Implement research, monitoring and recovery actions for threatened and priority species and communities.	H L L H	PaW PaW PaW PaW	3.4 1.5 1.5, 3.4 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Survey outcomes. 2. Implementation of management strategies. 3. Outcomes of research programs.
Targets	1. Implement key protection strategies. 2. Baseline flora, fauna, and ecological community research.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

Introduced Flora Management

Environmental weeds are those plants that establish in natural ecosystems (marine, aquatic or terrestrial) and modify natural process, usually adversely and often resulting in the decline of the native communities they have invaded (Department of Conservation and Land Management, 1999). Weeds can originate from intra-state, inter-state and overseas and are declared under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (WA). Many weeds, particularly grass species and vines grow quickly and have abundant seeds that spread widely. Weeds compete with native plants for space, nutrients, water and sunlight and may also hinder native plant regeneration and local nutrient recycling.

The invasion of weeds is a major threat to the ecological, cultural and socio-economic values of the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park and the Yawuru Conservation Estate. It is fundamental that management strategies address the degradation processes caused by weed species. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the presence of weeds in the Yawuru Conservation Estate, including:

· land clearing, such as that for developments,

· soil disturbance from vehicles, e.g. in Minyirr Park area along Cable Beach,

· construction of paths, fire access tracks and other facilities,

· conventional fire regimes,

· dumping of garden refuse, such as the refuse found in the sand dunes area behind Simpson Beach,

· invasive species planted in Broome town road verges and gardens (Neem trees have historically been popular in Broome gardens and have become a significant pest within the Park and the Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park,

· transportation of seeds by birds, and

· grasses planted for amenity purposes in the Broome town site which can spread, invading bushland areas within the Park.

Key weed species within the Park are highlighted in Table 3, Figure 5. Both Bellyache Bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) and Mint Weed (Hyptis suaveolens) are declared weeds under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007(WA) (Department of Agriculture and Food WA, 2015) and Lantana (Lantana camara) is a declared weed (Department of Agriculture and Food WA, 2015) as well as being a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) (Department of the Environment, 2015b). Creepers such as the Passion Vine (Passiflora foetida var. hispida) and Siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum) are prolific through the bush landscape and monsoonal vine thickets, threatening native vegetation communities. Neem Trees (Azadirachta indica), Bellyache Bush and Mint Weed are also fast spreading around the Broome town site and are particularly numerous around newly cleared areas and road verges.

Table 3: Key Weed Species in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

Common Name	Scientific Name	Common Name	Scientific Name
Bellyache Bush	Jatropha gossypifolia	Khaki Weed	Alternanthera pungens
Bristly Foxtail	Setaria verticillata	Lantana	Lantana camara
Buffel Grass	Cenchrus ciliaris	Mint Weed	Hyptis suaveolens
Butterfly Pea	Clitoria ternatea	Morning Glory	Ipomoea sp.
Caltrop	Tribulus terrestris	Neem Tree	Azadirachta indica
Chinese Date	Ziziphus mauritiana	Passion vine	Passiflora foetida var. hispida
Coffee Bush	Leucaena leucocephala	Red Tassel Flower	Emilia sonchifolia
Flannel Weed	Sida cordifolia	Siratro	Macroptilium atropurpureum
Gallons Curse	Cenchrus biflorus	Tridax Daisy	Tridax procumbens
Grass sp.	Chloris barbata	White Convolvulus Creeper
Horehound	Hyptis suaveolens	Yellow Poinciana	Peltophorum pterocarpum
Kapok Bush	Aerva javanica

Figure 5: Examples of key weed species (Photographs: Shire of Broome, 2016)

Currently the Shire’s Parks section manages weeds on Shire owned or managed land and weed management has been supported by a range of groups including Yawuru, the Shire, Ministry of Justice, Environs Kimberley, PaW, Broome Bird Observatory, Coastwest (previously Coastcare), Broome Botanical Society, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA), the Society for Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals (SKIPA) and the Kimberley Training Institute.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Weeds
Management objective	Ensure the impact of environmental weeds on the Park is minimised.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Assess current extent and impact of weeds in the Park. 2. Develop a Weed Management Plan to be informed, where relevant, by the Shire’s Weed Management Strategy.	H H	PaW PaW	3.4 3.10
Performance Measures	1. Weed mapping outcomes. 2. Development of Weed Management Plan. 3. Area and type of weed control completed.
Targets	1. No increase in the abundance, distribution or extent of priority environmental weeds from current levels. 2. No new populations of weed species established that are rated high in the Species-led Ranking Summary for the Kimberley Region.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

Introduced Fauna Management (KPI)

Feral animals are non-native species that have the potential to cause a serious impact on the natural systems through direct effects such as predation, habitat destruction/degradation, competition for food and territory and introduction of disease. The main problem feral animals present in the Yawuru Conservation Estate, including, the Park, are cats and dogs. There is also the potential for the cane toad to colonise the area within the next ten years (Turpin and Bamford, 2009), causing detrimental effects to a number of native species and the values of the reserves. Cats are also common within the Park and hunt and kill native birds, mammals, reptiles and insects and are a significant threat to the survival of vulnerable and threatened species (DSEWPC, 2012b). Foxes may also be present.

Management of feral animals will be the responsibility of Yawuru and the Shire with the assistance of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture and Food, and the community. The managing agencies will need to determine the extent and impacts of the problem animals and where appropriate implement control options.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Introduced Fauna
Management objective	To minimise the impact of feral animals on the cultural, ecological and social values of the Park
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Assess current extent and impact of feral and pest animals in the Park. 2. Consider options for feral and pest animal control in the Park that are appropriate and supported by the local community.	M L	PaW PaW	3.4 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Assessment of outcomes. 2. Development and implementation of pest animal control options. 3. Development and availability of educational material.
Targets	Minimal impact from feral animals to native fauna and flora within the Park.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.3.2 Fire Management

Fire was used by the Yawuru people and other indigenous groups for a variety of purposes including burning for vegetation regrowth (attracting kangaroos and wallabies), food gathering (judicious fire farming techniques increased supplies of important plant food), cooking, signalling, access and for cultural reasons (Kenneally et al, 1996, EPA, 2005, YRNBC, 2011). Traditional burning practices generally involved small fires, carefully lit in the appropriate season and in restricted areas. Care was taken to avoid burning in coastal vine thicket country like that found in Minyirr Park as these areas hold valuable food resources (Kenneally et al, 1996). Traditional burning promoted a patchwork mosaic of vegetation growth and also reduced the risk of lightning-ignited fires developing into intense bushfires. With the departure from traditional Aboriginal burning practices and they many irreversible modifications to the environment that have occurred since European colonisation, fire regimes have changed with large, high intensity, late dry season fires more common (YRNBC, 2011).

Contemporary fire regimes are believed to have led to impacts on biodiversity, including sensitive vegetation types and susceptible habits, as well as associated fauna. Structural simplification of vegetation communities, decline in small mammals (such as the Golden Bandicoot and water rat), granivorous bird species, weed infestation and the loss of fine grain habitat mosaics are a number of impacts associated with changed fire regimes in the Kimberley region (EPA, 2005).

Species and communities vary in their response to fire. While many species are resilient to a range of fire regimes, others may have very specific fire requirements (for example, flora that has relatively long germination periods and fauna that prefers medium to late successional stages of vegetation). Due to gaps in current knowledge, fire management for biodiversity conservation should focus on avoiding frequent, large, hot late dry season fires by creating and maintaining a spatial and temporal mosaic of functional habitats across the landscape. This will promote as much resilience as possible for ecosystems in the face of disturbance. As information from research and monitoring increases (e.g. on the vital attributes of species and their fire regime requirements), this knowledge will be incorporated into fire planning and operations.

While there is limited information currently available on fire regime requirements of species and communities within the Park, special consideration and further research should be given to number of key areas:

· fire regeneration cycles in pindan communities;

· effect of fire on mistletoe species; and

· response of threatened flora and fauna (such as Keraudrenia exastia and the Peregrine Falcon) to fire and fire management.

Within the Broome town site, the Shire and Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) are responsible for bushfire prevention and control, and in establishing and running the bush fire brigades under the Bush Fires Act 1954. The Shire is also responsible for serving notices regarding fire breaks and fire prevention strategies. DFES is responsible for all unvested Crown Land within the town site. As the Park is now established and vested with Yawuru and the Shire, the joint managers become responsible for the land and strategic fire management and mitigation requirements. However, in accordance with the Assistance Agreement, Parks and Wildlife will undertake fire mitigation work on behalf of Yawuru and the Shire.

As fire poses a significant risk to the safety of fire fighters, visitors, neighbours and local communities as well as a range of community assets, identifying fire vulnerable community assets within the Park, and determining the risk, likelihood and consequences of bushfire impact on those assets, will help in the management and prioritisation of risk mitigation strategies for bushfires. It is noted that the potential risk of fire in the Park is greatest within areas of high vegetation density and in areas where there is an understory of weed species that dry in the summer, such as at Minyirr Park, Bilingurr (Hidden Valley area), the northern bush blocks situated on the northern town boundary that form part of the Park and the bush areas inland of Gantheaume Point Road. Key elements of bushfire risk mitigation include:

· managing fuel levels to reduce the consequence of unplanned fire events and facilitate more effective fire response capability,

· maintaining a strategic system of protective fire breaks,

· maintaining access for fire management, including tracks suitable for emergency vehicles,

· maintaining fire response/fire suppression capability, and

· maintaining effective communication with fire management bodies (DFES, the Shire, PaW) and the local community.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Fire Management
Management objective	1. To mitigate the risk of adverse impacts of bushfire on human life, property and community assets. 2. To promote the maintenance of habitat biodiversity and the persistence of ‘fire regime specific’ biota and habitats.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Carry out fire risk assessments in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.7, the State Bushfire Prone Areas Map and the Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA) (Bush Fires Act). 2. Develop and implement a Bushfire Mitigation Strategy identifying strategies relating to fuel reduction burning, provision of access, establishment of strategic fire breaks and other relevant strategies in liaison with key stakeholders. 3. Maintain best available and up to date knowledge of fire management in accordance with the Bush Fires Act, Yawuru traditional knowledge and Shire policies and ensure the ecological and social values of the Park are included in response plans for fire management to assist in addressing any significant fire events. 4. Monitor and record the effects of fire on the most important and vulnerable values and assets, and on habitats or species which may require specific fire regimes (for example Monsoonal Vine Thickets, Keraudrenia species etc.). 5. Ensure that Yawuru Rangers are trained in fire management principles and practices.	H H H Ongoing M	PaW PaW PaW PaW PaW	3.4 1.5 2.3 3.4 2.3
Performance Measures	1. Completion of fire risk assessment. 2. Preparation of a Bushfire Mitigation Strategy. 3. Implementation of Bushfire Mitigation Strategy. 4. Outcomes of monitoring activities. 5. Training of Yawuru rangers.
Targets	Minimise impacts associated with fire in the Park.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

4.4 Social and Economic Values

4.4.1 History and Heritage

Broome and its surrounds, including the Yawuru Conservation Estate, are exceedingly rich with history and multilayered cultural heritage. Thousands of years of Aboriginal occupation and the arrival of pearlers, pastoralists and other settlers, which led to the evolution of the pearling and pastoral industries and the establishment of the town of Broome, are defining influences in the heritage of the region. There are numerous Aboriginal heritage sites registered under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA). Parts of the Park are included within the boundary of the West Kimberley National Heritage Area (DSEWPaC, 2011b).

Archaeology and Aboriginal Heritage

According to Akerman (1975), the coastal portions of Dampierland Peninsula shows evidence of use and occupation dominated by the presence of mollusc shells, tools and other artefacts that are evidence of early Aboriginal activity both before and after contact with non-Aboriginals. A review of the Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System maintained by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (2016) records a number of registered Aboriginal sites including along Cable Beach, near Gantheaume Point, and in the Reddell Beach area. A number of these sites are within or in close proximity to the Park. However, there are numerous sites that are currently unregistered.

Early History

Broome has a rich non-indigenous heritage which commenced in 1699 when William Dampier named Roebuck Bay after his ship. Little further exploration occurred until late in 1801 when Nicholas Baudin travelled the north-west coast as captain of a French scientific expedition and named several points along the Kimberly coast including Gantheaume Point. In the 1870s pearlers travelled to Broome to explore for rich pearling beds and the Broome pearling industry was launched. This was a brutal time for the Aboriginal people trapped into pearling labour. As ‘dress diving’ became practice Aboriginal ‘skin divers’ slowly declined and the workforce increasingly comprised workers from the east and southeast Asia. By the late 1890s, approximately 80 percent of the world’s supply of mother-of-pearl shell originated from Broome.

Heritage

The Broome town site holds a number of listed heritage sites including the Broome cemetery, Court House, Museum, Chinatown Conservation Area, a number of churches, Streeters jetty and several pearling buildings, however there are no listed heritage sites within the Park (Heritage Council, 2015). There are places which have local historical significance such as Morgan’s Camp, Demco and Gantheaume Point, and these places would benefit from heritage protection and interpretation. It is important to maintain Broome’s seaside heritage and identity with the coastal environment.

Summary of Management Arrangements for History and Heritage Values
Management objective	Ensure consideration and the protection of cultural heritage sites and values within the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Identify important non-indigenous heritage sites. 2. Identify key coastal Aboriginal heritage sites.	M M	Shire Yawuru	1.1 1.1
Performance Measures	1. Identification of non-indigenous heritage sites. 2. Assessment of key coastal Aboriginal heritage sites.
Targets	1. Avoid impact to heritage sites.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.4.2 Recreation

Nature-based recreation and cultural tourism are key attractions within the Kimberley. Broome offers a variety of attractions for the local community and visitors, including secluded bays of turquoise waters, rocky shores, intertidal flats, mangroves, sand dunes and beaches with abundant wildlife. It is recognised that conservation reserves have the capacity to satisfy an important public demand for outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, and in so doing contribute significantly to the social, psychological, physical and economic wellbeing of the community (DEC, 2006). Management of use and visitation in the Park will be guided by the management objectives, strategies and targets in Sections 4 and 5 of this Plan, any zoning implemented, as well as by the provisions of the LA Act, Local Government Act 1995 (WA), the Shire’s local laws, Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and other governing legislation relating to terrestrial management. Within this setting, a range of socio-economic values are recognised and will continue to be consistent with management targets set for cultural and ecological values in the Park.

There are a number of recreational areas within the Park including Gantheaume Point, Minyirr Park and beach access points adjacent to Demco Beach, Simpsons Beach, Reddell Beach and Entrance Point. Recreation and tourism activities within the Park include wildlife viewing, walking, nature-based education tours (e.g. school excursions at Base Camp in Minyirr Park), and recreational fishing on beaches adjacent to the Park. The Park provides opportunities for sustainable recreational activities that are consistent with maintaining the cultural and ecological values of the area.

Wildlife Viewing and Walking

Wildlife viewing and walking are popular activities throughout Broome and the Park, particularly along the walk trails in Minyirr Park and the Lurujarri trail. Minyirr Park, also known as the coastal park, is of great cultural significance to Yawuru people and sits between Gubinge Road and the sea. The park offers unique walking and wildlife viewing opportunities with approximately 22 kilometres of walk trails meandering through the dunes, pindan and bushland.

Other popular sightseeing opportunities include the dinosaur foot prints, Anastasias Pool and the coastal views around Gantheaume Point. Given the Park’s proximity to residential areas and use as an access to the beach, dog walking is also a common activity. This activity is discussed in more detail in further later in this Section.

Picnicking

Picnicking is an important recreational activity which brings family and friends together and often goes hand in hand with fishing and beach trips. Currently within the Park there are no designated picnic areas; however large shelters and tables are available at Gantheaume Point, Demco and less formally at Base Camp in Minyirr Park. There are a number of possible sites within the Park that would benefit from the establishment of picnic facilities such as the parking areas at Reddell Beach, Demco Beach, Entrance Point and the Gantheaume Point beach access area. The facilities may range from a basic table and chair to shelters, lookout platforms and toilets.

Recreational Fishing

Recreational fishing is a popular activity along the beaches and creeks adjacent to the Park, as well as in the Cable Beach intertidal zone reserve and is highly valued by the local community. Recreational fishing is experiencing significant growth in the region driven by an increase in resident population and tourists visiting during the dry season. The majority of recreational fishing within the Broome town site area occurs on coastal cliffs, beaches and creeks, such as Gantheaume Point, Reddell Beach, Simpson Beach and Dampier Creek, with fishers targeting bait fish, birrala Threadfin Salmon (Polydactylus macrochir), walga walga Bluenose Salmon (Eleutheronema tetradactylum), Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) and Black Jewfish (Protonibea diacanthus) (Bennelongia, 2009) Bluebone (Choerodon rubescens) and other reef fish.

Pedestrian access for recreational fishing is available throughout the Park, while vehicle access is provided at several boat ramps within the town. The access to the section of the beach at Gantheaume Beach used as a boat launching site (south end of Cable Beach) is through the Park, while boat ramps are at Town Beach, Entrance Point and the Catalinas. The main pressures associated with recreational fishing for the adjacent Park are localised impacts associated with the effects of access on ecological values (i.e. from litter and disturbance of sensitive habitats).

Summary of Management Arrangements for Recreation Values
Management objective	Ensure that recreational activities are supported and managed in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the ecological and socio-economic values of the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Maintain the Recreation Master Plan (RMP). 2. Develop and implement an Interpretation Plan. 3. Monitor environmental impacts associated with recreation by developing a database to record this information on an ongoing basis. 4. Prioritise and cost infrastructure identified within the RMP. 5. Seek external funding opportunities for capital works for recreation sites. 6. Conduct a visitor survey programme to better understand visitor use, numbers and satisfaction of visitor experience.	Ongoing H Ongoing H Ongoing H	PaW Yawuru PaW PaW PaW PaW	3.11 1.1 3.4 3.11 3.11 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Updates to the RMP. 2. Preparation of the Interpretation Plan. 3. Recording outcomes of monitoring and assessment processes. 4. Setting infrastructure priorities. 5. Identification of suitable funding options. 6. Completion of visitor survey program.
Targets	Ensure a high quality recreation experience is provided.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

Dogs

Dog walking and exercising is a common activity across the Yawuru Conservation Estate, and particularly within the Park due to its close proximity to the Broome town site and residential areas. The Shire is responsible for administering and enforcing the Dog Act 1976 (WA) within the town site. The Act states that a dog shall not be in a public place unless it is:

a) Held by a person who is capable of controlling the dog; or

b) Securely tethered for a temporary purpose, by means of a chain, cord, leash or harness of sufficient strength and not exceeding the prescribed length.

The Shire has also specified ‘dog exercise areas’ as being the beach foreshore within the district with the exception of those areas specified in the prohibited areas. Within the ‘dog exercising areas’, dogs are permitted off-leash as long as the owner is within reasonable proximity to the dog. The owner is also required to carry and be capable of attaching a leash for the purposes of controlling the dog.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Dogs
Management objective	Provide equitable access within the Park for dog owners
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Use appropriate signage to advise the community where dogs are allowed and where they are not permitted.	M	PaW	3.5
Performance Measures	1. Development and installation of signage.
Targets	Installation of signage in appropriate locations if not already present.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

Horses

Horse riding is also an important recreational activity enjoyed primarily by locals as well as being associated with the horse racing events at the racecourse inland of Gantheaume Point. Horse riders make use of the Gantheaume Point Beach utilising the exercise area described in the Shire’s ‘Horses on Cable Beach Policy’. The policy states that horses are required to cross Gantheaume Point Road at the signed horse crossing and use the ‘horse only’ access/egress point to and from the beach foreshore (Figure 6). Race horses are only permitted between 1st of April and the 31st of August. All horses must be granted approval from the Shire and approvals are granted for one year only. Horses entering the beach exercise area may impact on the values of the Park if their access is not managed effectively. If horses remain on designated paths and do not enter sensitive cultural and ecological areas such as those in the nearby Minyirr Park, then horse riding activities should not pose a threat to the values of the Park.

Figure 6: Horse access to Cable Beach

4.4.3 Access

Access Restrictions

At present, no restricted access areas have been identified within the Park for Aboriginal cultural and customary purposes. The partners recognise that there may be areas of cultural heritage significance that require access restrictions and management in accordance with the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan. Any future restricted access zones must be agreed upon by all joint management parties.

Pedestrian Access

Due to ongoing residential development and the associated increased use of walk trails such as those in Minyirr Park, many of the existing tracks and walkways, particularly Nagula trails traversing the sand dunes, as well as parking facilities need to be upgraded and stabilised. Particular access ways that require management include:

· beach access path over dunes opposite Murray Road,

· De Marchi Road and McMahon pathways (pathway from McMahon oval) and dune crossings;

· pathways, dune crossing and car parking facilities in the Base Camp area,

· the requirement for an established path way and dune crossing near the Cable Beach Road West roundabout when further development occurs,

· pathways around Gantheaume Point,

· access and car parking facilities for the use of Gantheaume Point Beach (south end of Cable Beach), and

· increased signage and interpretation in Minyirr Park and other recreational nodes.

Vehicle Access

Existing roads within the Park provide public vehicle access to recreational use areas. Vehicle access within recreation areas will be further defined through site-level design. Off road driving is also a popular activity in Broome particularly on Gantheaume Point Beach and in the Cable Beach Intertidal zone adjacent to the Park. Some off road driving also occurs around the sand dunes of Reddell Beach and bollards and large rocks are used to restrict this activity in these sensitive dunes. Signs are used to depict where driving is prohibited on the beach and dune systems at Gantheaume Point Beach where vehicles are only allowed for 500 metres up the beach before signs display the prohibition of this activity.

All vehicles entering the Park must be licensed under the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA). There are no ‘permitted areas’ for off-road vehicles under the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 (WA). Vehicles such as unlicensed off-road motorbikes and dune buggies are not permitted in the Park. Illegal use of unlicensed off-road vehicles and indiscriminate use of licensed four-wheel drive vehicles have the potential to adversely impact the values of the Park. Four-wheel drive vehicles can potentially access a variety of existing tracks, whilst motor bikes and quad bikes have the capacity to access a far greater area, including walk trails and dune systems. Concerns from off road vehicle use include the possible impacts to beach fauna and flora such as turtles and shore crabs.

Flatback Turtles (Natator depressus) and Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) are known to nest along Cable Beach, particularly in the northern areas inland of Bilingurr and within the intertidal zone. The section of Cable Beach with the most turtle activity has been the area from the steps of the surf club and 2.1 kilometres north, which is also the section of beach that receives the highest level of human activity (Conservation Volunteers Australia, 2010). Seasonal beach closures to off-road vehicles are already in place and enforced by the Shire.

Other off-road vehicle use such as quad bikes and motor bikes occurs in the sand dune system around Bilingurr, Dampier Creek and the northern bush blocks within the Park. The current use is unsustainable with significant potential for public safety issues, damage to vegetation and erosion of the dunes. Existing signage is not effective and an increased management effort is required to enforce these restrictions, which may include fencing, barriers, public education and other management methods.

Access for Visitors with Disabilities

The joint management partners wish to improve access to services, information and facilities for people with disabilities. Disability access issues will be considered and addressed during detailed recreation site planning and development. There may be practical constraints in providing access for people with disabilities to some of the more natural recreation sites within the Park. However, it will generally be possible to provide universal access at larger modified sites.

Illegal Camping

Currently in the high season many campers illegally camp down dirt tracks and sand dunes in the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park, primarily around Reddell and Simpson Beaches. This results in impacts such as vegetation disturbance and rubbish and requires ongoing management.

Patrol and Enforcement

Shire Rangers manage and enforce Broome local laws and local government legislation within the Broome town site. Within the Park, on ground management and enforcement will be effected by Shire Rangers and Yawuru Rangers employed by Parks and Wildlife.

This Plan details a range of strategies relating to the management of human activities within the Park. While users typically comply with management regulations when they understand why such controls have been implemented, there is always a need to monitor the level of compliance and take action to stop inappropriate or illegal behaviour. To achieve this, an appropriate level of field presence by correctly authorised Rangers will be necessary to provide information and educational messages, and where appropriate undertake compliance activities. Users of the area (e.g. tourism operators and the general community) can also play a key role in self-regulation and peer surveillance.

The Ranger program for Yawuru community members includes training towards participants becoming authorised officers under the Local Government Act 2005 (WA), CALM Act and the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA). This will allow Yawuru Rangers who gain authorisation to undertake patrol and enforcement duties throughout the Park, specifically in the areas of illegal vehicle use and illegal camping. Yawuru (trainee) Rangers will need to work with Shire Rangers, PaW authorised officers and other agencies, such as Fisheries, to gain experience in patrol and enforcement activities.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Access Management
Management objective	1. To maintain public access to the Park in a way that does not compromise the cultural, ecological or socio-economic values of the Park. 2. To maximise public compliance with regulations related to the ongoing management of the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Map the locations of all formal and informal access locations in the Park. 2. Consolidate and formalise access locations, closing surplus access ways with agreement from YPC. 3. If required, implement access management arrangements to ensure access to culturally sensitive areas is managed appropriately, with all access restrictions to be agreed by YPC. 4. Implement access restrictions as necessary to protect flora, fauna and ecological communities, with all restrictions to be agreed by YPC. 5. Implement strategies as necessary to prevent adverse impacts on the values of the Park from inappropriate vehicle or pedestrian access, 6. Educate, mentor and support trainee rangers through working with Shire Rangers, Parks and Wildlife authorised officers and other agencies to gain experience in patrol and enforcement activities, to the extent possible within the existing resources of the Shire and Parks and Wildlife. 7. Develop and implement a collaborative patrol and enforcement program to: (a) Ensure compliance with relevant regulations; and (b) Maximise efficiency and effectiveness of patrol and enforcement activities. 8. Apply culturally appropriate and sensitive management to illegal camping issues within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park. 9. Facilitate cross-authorisation of government enforcement officers as appropriate 10. Maintain a database of compliance statistics and issues.	H M M M M Ongoing H Ongoing L L	PaW PaW Yawuru PaW PaW PaW PaW PaW PaW PaW	3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.1 3.5 3.11 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Number of trained and trainee rangers. 2. Compliance statistics. 3. Installation of signage and other management measures.
Targets	1. Decreasing trend of non-compliance within the Park. 2. Rangers are working throughout the Park. 3. Completion of regular and annual inspection and maintenance programs.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

4.4.4 Visual Amenity

The Park has very high visual amenity values which are important for Yawuru people and local residents, and are a major part of the appeal of Broome for visitors. The Park affords panoramic vistas of unique environments including turquoise waters, beaches, rocky shores, intertidal flats, mangroves, sand dune systems and monsoonal vine thickets with abundant wildlife. These attributes can be enjoyed from the beach, higher vantage points along the coast and inland though dense thickets and bushland. They also provide commercial value to the tourism industry (such as charter, caravan and camping operators) as a drawcard for tourists. Due to the location of the Park being so central to the Broome town site and port facility, the visual values are not pristine. However, a significant proportion of the Park is quiet and secluded with limited infrastructure, subsequently having high visual and tranquillity values.

Management of landscape quality will focus on identifying areas that have high landscape value and ensuring that activities do not significantly degrade these values.

Structures along the coastline also have the potential to degrade the unique values of the Park. This can include signage, shelters, toilets, picnic areas, lighting, jetties and other infrastructure which may impede the cultural value, history and unique nature of the Park. Litter, pollution and the development of roads and facilities that promote visitation can be a threat to these values.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Visual Amenity Values
Management objective	Ensure consideration and the protection of the visual amenity values within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Identify the key characteristics and map the spatial extent of important landscapes. 2. Ensure recreation and commercial activities are consistent with maintaining the landscape. 3. Minimise visual impacts of structures through appropriate placement, design and colour of materials used.	H M M	PaW PaW PaW	1.5 4.4 3.10
Performance Measures	1. Mapping outcomes.
Targets	1. Visual amenity considered on an ongoing basis.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years

4.4.5 Commercial Activities

Tourism

The Park provides opportunities for commercial and tourism activities and development. Broome is an internationally renowned tourist destination and the gateway for tourists wanting to explore the wider Kimberley region. Tourism Research Australia statistics indicate the average annual number of over-night visitors to the Shire of Broome has been increasing over the last decade and the average annual figure for the year ended December 2014 was approximately 245,000 (Tourism WA, 2015). Growing numbers of tourists are also visiting during the wet season Man-gala to observe the vast flocks of migratory shorebirds.

Increasingly, international and national tourists want to experience an authentic Aboriginal experience and the indigenous tourism industry is developing at a rapid rate (WAITOC, 2014). The West Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) had 78 full members, registered as Indigenous tourism businesses in 2013/14 (WAITOC, 2014). Indigenous tourism opportunities in the Kimberley and around Broome are significant, and the Park offers an insight into unique natural experiences of Yawuru culture within easily accessible areas and close to the Broome town site.

The Park offers a variety of natural and cultural attractions and opportunities for visitors to the area, with popular activities including site seeing, beach walking and wildlife appreciation. Management strategies for recreation and tourism in the Park will focus on major activities and proposed recreational sites.

Access tracks including those in Minyirr Park, Demco, Morgan’s Camp, Simpsons Beach and Reddell Beach have also been identified as requiring different forms of infrastructure and support. Inappropriate paths and tracks can be closed and the focus will then be given to the maintaining and upgrading appropriate access ways.

Each identified recreational area identified within the RMP will have a site specific plan detailing the site location and specific facilities and infrastructure proposed. The priority, timing and funding arrangements will be detailed in each site plan. Base Camp, Youth Camp, Gantheaume Point Beach and Morgan’s Camp have also been identified as possible commercial nodes.

Cultural Ecological Tourism

Cultural appreciation is an area of potential growth with both ecological and financial benefits. Commercial opportunities consistent with the purpose of the Park and Yawuru Conservation Estate is supported and promoted through the ILUAs and the JMA. The Yawuru Cultural Management Plan proposes the development of an Interpretation Plan that will apply across the Park.

The importance of maintaining Yawuru traditional ecological knowledge and culture as well as tourism demands for cultural tours and Aboriginal cultural appreciation has emphasised the benefits to further develop the existing cultural appreciation infrastructure as well as establishing new sites. The bush furniture and Yawuru season signage around Base Camp has been highlighted for upgrade. A boardwalk around Burrgungun Morgan’s Camp and interpretive signage to speak the history of the place and the importance of the Mangrove communities for the Yawuru people has also been proposed.

Nature-based recreation and tourism has the potential to make an important contribution to protecting the region’s ecosystems by fostering a greater cultural and environmental understanding. However, unless carefully managed, visitation and tourism activities have the potential to cause environmental damage, particularly as the numbers of visitors continue to increase.

Commercial Activities

Yawuru have identified that the Park provides opportunities for developing commercial businesses such as cultural heritage and eco-tourism tours, training opportunities such as cultural awareness training, cultural workshops, excursions and field programs (YRNTBC, 2011). It is acknowledged under the JMA that the Yawuru RNTBC has the first right to take up business and commercial opportunities in the Conservation Estate. Other operators may also be interested in developing commercial operations within the Park. All commercial activities will be assessed in accordance with the agreed protocols. If commercial opportunities are not progressed by Yawuru, then consideration may be given to commercial use of the Park by other persons in accordance with agreed protocols.

Events on the Conservation Estate

In additional to commercial tourism opportunities, the Park offers the opportunity for events to be held at various locations by Yawuru people and other persons. Event applications will be assessed and approved in accordance with agreed protocols.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Commercial Activities
Management objectives	1. To ensure that commercial activities are encouraged and managed in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the cultural, ecological and social-economic values of the Park. 2. To maintain the ecological and socio-economic values of the Park that are important to commercial operators, through the appropriate management of human based activities that adversely impact upon these values. 3. To provide opportunities for Yawuru community and Yawuru RNTBC to develop and operate commercial businesses consistent with maintaining the values of the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Assist Yawuru people and others to identify areas of commercial opportunity within the Park. 2. Determine and develop appropriate management protocols for assessment, licencing and management of commercial activities and events. 3. Approvals issued for commercial activities and events with appropriate conditions. 4. Provide Yawuru people with new commercial opportunities in the Park.	Ongoing H Ongoing Ongoing	Yawuru Shire Shire Yawuru	4.4 4.4 4.4 4.1
Performance Measures	1. Commercial operations visitor numbers. 2. Identification of commercial opportunities and associated management frameworks. 3. Number of Licenses/Permits applied for and issued.
Targets	All commercial operators have the required approvals and abide by relevant conditions.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

Resource values

The region has identified (and prospective) mineral, oil and gas resources that are important to the regional economy. Two petroleum exploration permits apply to the Park (Landgate, 2015); however, no mining or extraction activities are presently being undertaken. A number of basic raw materials are located in proximity to the Park, and include the Broome South Sand, Red Hill Mesand, Beacon Hill and Broome South Sand.

In recognition of the natural and cultural values and the management purpose of the Park, it is preferable that all basic raw materials needed for construction within the Park (e.g. for the construction of roads and recreation developments) are obtained from outside the Park, or from areas that are already disturbed or of lower conservation value.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Resource Use
Management objective	To protect the values of the Park from any adverse effects associated with resource use activities in or near to the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Obtain raw materials for use within the Park from outside the Park, unless any adverse effects on the natural and cultural values are demonstrated to be very low and there are no other practical, environmentally or culturally acceptable alternatives. 2. Ensure that rehabilitation has been effective by post-rehabilitation monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of any additional or alternative restorative works if required.	Ongoing L	PaW PaW	3.11 3.11
Performance Measures	1. Decision making process relating to source of raw materials for use within the Park. 2. Development and implementation of completion criteria for areas disturbed due to extraction of raw materials.
Targets	1. Avoid adverse effects within the Park. 2. Restoration to equivalent or better condition at the conclusion of raw material extraction activities.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.5 General Management Measures

4.5.1 Asset Management

Responsible asset management will be a key component of the successful management of the Park. As the day to day managers of the Park, Parks and Wildlife will be the owner of all assets located within the Park, and under the Assistance Agreement, will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of these assets.

To help achieve best practice asset management, an Asset Management Plan will be developed by Parks and Wildlife and endorsed by the YPC to provide a detailed understanding of the fixed assets located within the Park, with cultural and environmental assets described in-line with the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan. The Asset Management Plan will be configured to be fit for purpose to provide an overview of current assets, provide technical data and property details, as well as deliver performance and accountability measures (i.e. condition and maintenance information) which correspond with YPC agreed criterion. As a minimum, the Asset Management Plan will record the locations of:

· significant cultural and heritage sites,

· local roads (sealed and unsealed),

· beach access points, stairs, footpaths, tracks and trails,

· car parks (both developed and areas utilised for parking),

· culverts, drains, catchments (stormwater and sewerage),

· signage,

· open space, and

· buildings and other structures such as seats, sheds, and shaded areas.

Accordingly, the Asset Management Plan will assist with providing:

· recognition of cultural heritage values,

· asset locations;

· the current condition of assets;

· when/if assets need to be replaced;

· information/upgrades required to meet regulatory requirements;

· the level and frequency of asset maintenance programs; and

· life cycle costs by asset, program and business activity.

Agreed maintenance and capital programs may also be generated from the asset register for various activities including:

· new works;

· industry and community partnerships;

· asset replacement;

· routine maintenance; and

· reactive maintenance.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Asset Management
Management objective	Ensure assets within the Park are managed appropriately.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Develop an Asset Management Plan. 2. Undertake annual inspections of infrastructure within the Park. 3. Prepare an annual Capital Works Program based on the Asset Management Plan, to be approved by the YPC.	H Ongoing H	PaW PaW PaW	3.11 3.11
Performance Measures	1. Preparation and endorsement of Asset Management Plan. 2. Annual inspection program completed. 3. Preparation and endorsement of annual Capital Works Programs.
Targets	1. Asset Management Plan endorsed by the YPC. 2. Annual Capital Works Programs endorsed by the YPC. 3. Annual inspection programs completed and results documented. 4. Asset maintenance and replacement undertaken in accordance with Asset Management Plan and Capital Works Programs.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

4.5.2 Waste Management

Parks and Wildlife will undertake a Park waste management inspection program through routine patrols to determine the extent of illegal rubbish dumping and waste product dumping. These inspections will determine the location, quantity and type of waste that is deposited. The outcomes will contribute to the development of a Waste Management Plan for the Park, to be presented to the YPC for approval and implemented by Parks and Wildlife. The Waste Management Plan will also consider the arrangements for servicing rubbish and dog waste bins that are adjacent to the Park, which are currently serviced by the Shire.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Waste Management
Management objective	To ensure waste is managed appropriately within the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Develop and implement a Waste Management Plan.	M	PaW	3.11
Performance Measures	1. Development and implementation of the Waste Management Plan. 2. Amount of illegal dumping.
Targets	1. Waste managed appropriately. 2. No illegal dumping of rubbish.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.5.3 Information, Education and Interpretation

The development of an education and interpretation program will increase public awareness and understanding of conservation, Yawuru people and culture, and management issues in the Park. This increased understanding will help to develop a sense of community stewardship which will subsequently lead to better protection of ecological and cultural values and the responsible management of social values. An important component of the education and interpretation program is to promote Yawuru culture and heritage values. This program will draw heavily on the outcomes and messages from the Yawuru Cultural Management Plan and other management plans for the Yawuru Conservation Estate. A linkage between the Leave No Trace (LNT) principals would be an effective way to consistently communicate values of the Park. The education and interpretation program needs to be flexible and applied in ways that maximise the effectiveness of the program for various sectors and target audiences as well as working with stakeholders wherever possible.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Information, Education and Interpretation
Management objective	To enhance community understanding of, and support for, the values of the Park through education and interpretation programs.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	2. Develop and implement an Integrated Education and Interpretation Plan to ensure users of the Park understand: · the importance of the key cultural, ecological and socio-economic values of the Park as set out in this Plan · the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into the management of the Park · the rights of Yawuru people, as the recognised traditional owners in and around Broome to enjoy Yawuru country and maintain their cultural practices · areas of cultural and historical significance and culturally appropriate behaviour in these areas · the flora and fauna that are sensitive to disturbance (e.g. roosting shorebirds) and appropriate behaviour to minimise impacts · the effects of dumping rubbish and garden refuse and the threat invasive plants pose to the values of the Park · appropriate behaviours to reduce illegal vehicle access and camping · appropriate behaviours to reduce the risk of injury and ensure public safety. 3. Ensure the education and interpretation program for the Park is appropriately integrated with relevant outcomes and messages from the Cultural Management Plan and other management plans for the Conservation Estate. 4. Ensure that Yawuru people have an active role in the education and interpretation programs. 5. Install culturally appropriate signage for the Park for educational purposes where appropriate, and with approval from the YPC and consistent with the Interpretive Plan 6. Encourage and assist the tourism industry to provide educational courses/materials to their staff and customers to foster community stewardship of the Park. 7. Develop promotional and educational material.	H M H H L Ongoing	Yawuru Yawuru Yawuru PaW Yawuru Yawuru	1.1 5.1 1.1 5.1
Performance Measures	3. Development and implementation of Education and interpretation Plan. 4. Visitor and industry surveys. 5. Promotional and educational materials produced.
Targets	3. Fifty percent of visitors to the Park are aware of the existence of the Park, its values and the management requirement that apply within five years of the release of the Plan.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years		PaW

4.5.4 Public Participation

Public participation can help to build and sustain community support that is critical for effective implementation of this Plan. This can be achieved in a number of ways including advisory committees, community forums, surveys, and information events. Given the unique circumstances (i.e. a number of individual management plans and a variety of vesting arrangements), it will be necessary to consider carefully how best to achieve public participation in management of all the Yawuru Conservation Estate, including the Park.

Groups and organisations including the Yawuru RNTBC, NBY, the Shire, Roebuck Bay Working Group (RBWG) Environs Kimberley, Parks and Wildlife, Broome Bird Observatory, Coastwest, Broome Botanical Society, Conservation Volunteers Australia, SKIPA, Ministry of Justice, Kimberley Training Institute and local business, as well the wider community, have already established strong working partnerships which have been integral in previous conservation programs. There is also an opportunity to consider the role of cultural caretakers in areas of special significance such as Morgan’s Camp and Minyirr Park.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Public Participation
Management objective	To encourage and facilitate ongoing public participation in the management of the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Consider and establish appropriate structures and mechanisms to provide for community input and involvement in ongoing management of the Park. 2. Develop and implement a public participation program for the Park which encourages community involvement through a range of opportunities, including education and monitoring programs. 3. Maintain records of public participation.	H M L	PaW PaW PaW	3.10 3.6 3.4
Performance Measures	1. Development of community involvement mechanisms. 2. Development and implementation of the public participation program. 3. Development of the public participation records database.
Targets	To facilitate ongoing public participation in the management of the Park.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

4.5.5 Research and Monitoring

The nature and diversity of habitats in the Park combined with the proximity to the Broome town site provide unique opportunities for ecological, cultural, archaeological, geomorphological and socio-economic research, with close community involvement and participation. A good understanding of the cultural values and ecology of the Park and knowledge about the cumulative long-term impact of recreational and commercial activities on these values are fundamental requirements for effective management. There has been a significant amount of research characterising the Broome wetlands, mangroves, intertidal flats and migratory shorebirds, however this large body of work remains to be collated and synthesised in a coherent and systematic manner to realise its full potential for long term management. Recent research initiatives have been developed through various community groups, academic institutions and environmental government and non-government organisations, focusing on research projects such as the monsoonal vine thickets, significant flora of the region, Snubfin Dolphins and Flatback Turtle nesting.

All research within the Park requires Yawuru and Shire approval and the appropriate research permit and/or approvals issued under the Local Government Act 2005 (WA), Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA), Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (WA), EPBC Act and/or the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (WA), as relevant to the research proposal. Special access requirements may be necessary for research into areas with restricted access.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Research and Monitoring
Management objectives	To provide access and opportunities for scientific research in the Park.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Encourage and facilitate as far as practicable community and other involvement in research and monitoring programs, providing financial and logistical assistance where possible.	L	PaW	5.1
Performance Measures	1. Involvement of various organisations in research projects.
Targets	Increased knowledge of the various values within the Park.
Reporting Requirements	Every two years, or in accordance with research project timetables.		PaW

4.5.6 Risk Management and Safety

Risks to public safety within the Park include:

• the possibility of sudden pindan cliff collapses should visitors stray from formal lookouts, recreation areas and walking trails

• weather events such as cyclones and severe storms

• some marine and coastal fauna (e.g. crocodiles, irukandji jellyfish)

• ongoing erosion caused by coastal processes.

Yawuru people view transgressions against the law as a cause of natural disasters and human tragedies and take seriously their cultural duty to ensure that Yawuru community members and ‘strangers’ do not place themselves and others at risk of harm. Yawuru cultural protocols include protocols that help Yawuru people fulfil their cultural responsibilities to look after anyone on Yawuru country e.g. protocols about access to culturally sensitive areas that Yawuru people believe are subject to powerful and dangerous forces (Yawuru RNTBC 2011).

A risk assessment and risk management plan will be developed by Parks and Wildlife for the Park, comprising identification, analysis and efficient control of exposure to public liability risks.

Summary of Management Arrangements for Risk Management and Safety
Management objective	To minimise risks to visitors within the Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park from natural and other hazards.
		Priority	Lead Agency	YCMP Reference
Management strategies	1. Undertake a biannual risk assessment and develop a risk management plan to identify hazards/risks and proposed corrective/ mitigation actions. 2. Identify the estimated costs associated with each proposed corrective action. 3. Consider the recommendations of the Broome Townsite Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) in undertaking the risk assessment and implementing the risk management plan.	H H H	PaW PaW PaW	3.10 3.10
Performance Measures	1. Identification and prioritisation of risks. 2. Implementation of management strategies.
Targets	3. No serious injuries reported in the Park.
Reporting Requirements	Annually		PaW

5.0 Yawuru Language Glossary

balyjarr	saltwater couch (Sporobolus virginicus)
Barrgana	Yawuru season: cold season, May
bilarra	wetland/spring
bilgin	Water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis)
birra	bush; bush country, inland country
biyal-biyal	kapok mangrove (Camptostemon schultzii)
Bugarrigarra	the Dreaming; Dreamtime; history before time began; derived from bugarri = dream and garra = more than one
bundu	salt marsh (saline grasslands, samphire, mudflats)
Bundurr-bundurr	the red sandplains and vegetation known as ‘pindan’
buru	one’s country; traditional country; land/earth/dirt/ground; can also mean time/place/season
galji	the fine-grained soft carbonate mud that occurs around Broome
garl-garl	‘blind your eye’ mangrove or milky mangrove (Excoecaria agallocha), which has a blinding sap
girrbaju	bush honey; sugar bag
gudurrwarany	brolga (Grus rubicunda)
gundurung	Mangrove; and also in particular the light green leaf white mangrove (Avicennia marina)
gurlju buru	saline grassland/grassland
jarrmirdany	corkscrew Pandanus (Pandanus spiralis)
jigily	Kimberley bauhinia (Bauhinia cunninghamii)
jila	‘living water’; permanent freshwater sources
jurru	mystical being; serpent-like figure; snake
Laja	Yawuru season: late October/November-December
langurr	northern nail-tail wallaby (Onychogalea unguifera)
liyan	feelings that express emotional strength, dignity and pride
Man-gala	Yawuru season: December to March, wet season
Marrul	Yawuru season: April to May
mayi	bush foods; bush fruit
Murrga-yirr-garnburr	melaleuca thicket
nagula	ocean; sea country
nirliyangarr	dune wattle (Acacia bivenosa)
niyamarri	beaches and dunes
rarrga-rarrga	beach spinifex (Spinifex longifolius)
rayi	spiritual essence; spirit being; child-spirit
rirrwal	white dragon tree (Sesbania formosa)
Wirralburu	Yawuru season: warming up season; September to October
Wirn-gi	samphire; saltbush (Frankenia ambita)
Wirralburu	Yawuru season: May

Source: Yawuru cultural management plan (Yawuru RNTBC 2011)

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DotE – see Department of the Environment

DOW – see Department of Water

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Land Administration Act 1997 (WA)

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Local Government Act 2005 (WA)

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Copies of the Yawuru cultural management plan are available from:

Nyamba Buru Yawuru

PO Box 425, Broome, WA, 6725

yawuru@yawuru.org.au

7.0 Acronyms

ANZECC	Australia and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council
BBO	Broome Bird Observatory
BF Act	Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA)
BPA	Broome Port Authority
CALM Act	Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (WA)
CAMBA	China-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
CCWA	Conservation Commission of Western Australia
CVA	Conservation Volunteers Australia
DFES	Department of Fire and Emergency Services (formerly Fire and Emergency Services Authority)
PaW	Department of Parks and Wildlife (known as Parks and Wildlife; formerly Department of Environment and Conservation)
DoF	Department of Fisheries
DMP	Department of Mines and Petroleum
DoT	Department of Transport
DoP	Department of Planning
EP Act	Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)
EPBC Act	Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
EPA	Environmental Protection Authority
FRM	Fish Resource Management Act 1994 (WA)
H	High priority management strategy
H-KMS	High key management strategy
ILUA	Indigenous Land Use Agreement
IPA	Indigenous protected area
IUCN	International Union for the Conservation of Nature
JAMBA	Japan-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
JMA	Joint Management Agreement
KPI	Key performance indicator
KTI	Kimberley Training Institute
LA Act	Land Administration Act 1997 (WA)
LG Act	Local Government Act 1995 (WA)
L-KMS	Low priority key management strategy
LNT	Leave no trace
M-KMS	Medium priority key management strategy
MOU	Memorandum of understanding
MPRA	Marine Parks and Reserves Authority
NT Act	Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth)
PEC	Priority ecological community
RNTBC	Registered Native Title Body Corporate
ROKAMBA	Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement
SKIPA	Society for Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals
SoB	Shire of Broome
TEC	Threatened ecological community
TEK	Traditional ecological knowledge
UCL	Unallocated crown land
WAM	Western Australian Museum
WADPUD	West Australian Department of Planning and Urban Development (now Department of Planning)
WC Act	Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA)
WRC	Water and Rivers Commission
YCE	Yawuru Conservation Estate
YCMP	Yawuru Cultural Management Plan
YPC	Yawuru Park Council

Appendix 1 – Tenure of Reserves within Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park

Map No.	ILUA Area	Lot Details	Reserve No.	Class		Management Order	Purpose	Spatial Area (ha)
	Town site Areas (Yawuru Prescribed Body Corporate ILUA)
1	Area 1, Schedule 9	Lot 450 on DP 72928	51115	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	144.1953
2	Area 2, Schedule 9	Lot 520 on DP 71094	50994	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	294.83
3	Area 2.5, Schedule 9	Lot 301 on DP 71518	50994	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	165.36
4	Area 3, Schedule 9	Lot 601 on DP 70309	51106	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	268.48
5	Area 4, Schedule 9	Lot 400 on DP 70309	51106	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	22.314
6	Area 5, Schedule 9	Lot 450 on DP 72936	51304	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	63.519
7	Area 6, Schedule 9	Lots 560 and 562 on DP 71526	52308	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	20.851
8	Area 7, Schedule 9	Lot 602 on DP 70310	51106	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	1.3650
9	Area 9, Schedule 9	Lots 521, 524 and 525 on DP 71095	50994	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	8.7476
10	Area 10, Schedule 9	Lot 560 on DP 72599	51176	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	3.3342
11	Area 12, Schedule 9	Lot 389 on DP 72932	51114	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	247.916
12	Area 13 “Port Excision Area”, Schedule 9	Lot 603 on DP 70311	51001	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	12.886
13	Area 14 “Port Excision Area”, Schedule 9	Lot 620 on DP 70861	51001	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	10.406
14	Area 14a “Port Excision Area”, Schedule 9	Lot 622 on DP 70861	51001	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	1.0427
15	Area 15 “Port Excision Area”, Schedule 9	Lot 623 on DP 70861	51001	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	13.781
	Town site Areas (Yawuru Area Agreement ILUA)
16	Part 2(a), Schedule 7	Lot 750 on DP 75607	51901	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	5.3854
17	Part 2(a) Schedule 7	Lot 1195 on DP 181457	51106	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	3.4317
18	Part 2(a) Schedule 7	Lot 561 on DP 71526	52308	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	35.7125
19	Part 2(a) Schedule 7	Lot 447 on DP 116035	51176	A	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	0.0685
20	Part 2(b) Schedule 7	Lots 614 and 615 on DP 70854	51123	C	Care, control and management to Yawuru RNTBC and the Shire of Broome		Conservation, recreation, and traditional and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment	61.009

Item 9.2.1 - FINAL ADOPTION OF THE CABLE BEACH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

NO.	NAME & ADDRESS	AFFECTED PROPERTY	SUBMISSION	OFFICER COMMENT	OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
1	A. Pentelow PO Box 1064, BROOME, WA, 6725
a			Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the above document. I would like to comment particularly on the proposed changes affecting vehicle access to North Cable Beach.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			My husband and I have been residents of Lullfitz Drive for over 27 years during which time we have been active participants in many campaigns by the Shire and other stakeholders trying to implement strategies aimed at protecting the unique and fragile ecosystems of Cable Beach and the adjacent dune systems. The most damaging threat to this environment has come from increasing numbers of off road vehicles accessing the dunes from Cable Beach creating a network of sand tracks all over the dunes and causing major damage to vegetation and culturally sensitive areas.	Noted.	Note submission.
c			This situation is well known to Shire but currently there seems to be minimal resources committed to controlling this behaviour in the dunes or to controlling camping, speeding and other antisocial activities on Cable Beach.	The Shire has sought to manage these issues within the scope of its limited Ranger resources. In recent months patrols of Cable Beach have been made a priority and increased.	Note submission.
d			I am therefore extremely concerned regarding the 3 suggestions that have been raised in the Draft Strategy (4. Relocate Vehicle Access - page 26). I strongly oppose in particular option (b) which suggests a 1kilometre, 2-vehicle-width road through the fragile dune ecosystem at the northern end of Lullfitz Drive. I am astounded that anyone in the Shire could suggest such a road after all the years of recognition of the importance of the environmental and cultural significance of the dune areas of Cable Beach and their contribution to the amenity of Cable Beach as a premium tourist destination.	Section 4.4(b) of the draft Cable Beach Development Strategy (hereafter ‘the draft Strategy’) clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’ It also acknowledges there are ‘adverse environmental impacts associated with crossing over 1 kilometre of the dune system.’ The draft Strategy further acknowledges the cultural significance of Hidden Valley, although this is not specifically referenced in 4.4(b). It is proposed to amend 4.4(b) to include cultural impacts in the list of matters to be considered when the options are investigated. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however until further due diligence investigations can be carried out, removing the option is not supported. To ensure that future investigations into appropriate locations for vehicle access are not constrained to only the initial options, officers recommend inserting an additional point in Section 4.4 indicating that suitable locations can include other access points north of the existing access ramp but south of Coconut Well.	Support in part. Recommend: 1. Amending 4.4(b) to state ‘adverse environmental and cultural impacts associated with crossing over 1 kilometre of dune system.’ 2. Deleting ‘three’ from Section 4.4 to state: ‘Initial options have been identified and will require further exploration.’ 3. Adding point (d) to 4.4 to state: ‘Other access points can be considered north of the existing access ramp but south of Coconut Well.’
e			Whilst your document does not state exactly where the road would be located, its proximity to important areas of ecological and cultural value is obvious. In fact your own document (page 8) refers to Hidden Valley as “significant to Aboriginal culture” and to Buckley’s Plain as “a significant natural, cultural and recreational wetland”. Building a dual lane road adjacent to Hidden Valley and on the edge of Buckley’s Plain is totally inconsistent with this sentiment.	Refer 1(d) above.	Support in part. As per submission 1(d) above.
f			Furthermore it is incredible that Shire could suggest such a road if access to this road is via Lullfitz Drive which traverses a residential area noted for its quiet rural living attributes.	The draft Strategy acknowledges there will be ‘potential traffic impacts in the adjoining Rural Residential area’. These will have to be considered when each option is explored in greater detail.	Note submission.
g			Surveys conducted in 2006 (Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee) identified close to 500 cars accessing North Cable Beach via the current ramp on a Saturday and up to 280 on week days. Of these vehicles 63% were driven by tourists and 37% by locals. Occupants totaled around 1000 persons on weekend days and 500 on weekdays.	Noted.	Note submission.
h			To even consider diverting such large numbers of vehicle traffic along Lullfitz Drive (if this is indeed the Shires intention) and then to direct this traffic a further 1 kilometer over sand dunes, through recognized environmentally and culturally significant areas, defies all logic.	As per 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
i			I am strongly opposed to this option to Relocate Vehicle Access to a road north of Lullfitz Drive. I hope that the Shire can negotiate an alternative solution which allows the precinct of Cable Beach to develop and become a vibrant, attractive area for Broome but not at a cost to the environmental and cultural values of the Cable Beach dune system which is also such an important asset of Broome.	As per 1(d) above.	Note submission.
2	S.G. Bradley PO Box 440, BROOME, WA, 6725	67 Lullfitz Drive
a			I wish to place an objection to the proposal that Lullfitz Drive has been identified as an alternative public vehicle access option to Cable Beach. This for many reasons should not be considered an option.	Noted, see comments for 2(b) and 2(e) below.	Note submission.
b			Lullfitz Drive is a rural residential area in Billingurr. The actual road is narrow, with no curbing or decent drainage, loose gravel shoulders, no street lighting and many residential driveways. It is enjoyed by walkers, horse riders and locals with babies in prams or push bikes and cyclists.	The current standard of Lullfitz Drive and any improvements that would be required to handle the traffic volumes associated with relocated vehicle access, as well as potential impacts this would have on current users will be considered as part of the future due diligence investigations into each option, and any new options which may arise. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however until the due diligence investigations can be carried out, removing the option is Not supported.	Note submission.
c			To increase the vehicular traffic flow along Lullfitz to the degree that would be required to access Cable Beach by the well over 900 vehicles (estimated in the 2007 Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Management Advisory Report – and probably double that by now during the tourist season), would be sheer madness and totally ill-conceived.	As per 1(f) above.	Note submission.
d			Lullfitz Drive as you know is a one way street, so there would be double the amount of traffic travelling to and from the proposed access which would be dangerous. It is also well away from the central tourist area around the main Cable Beach Area.	Noted. As per 1(f) above.	Note submission.
e			There is much more I could say regarding the Item 4B of the Cable Beach Road access via Lullfitz Drive – but I feel certain when serious and responsible planners look at the option, it will be discarded for a far more appropriate one closer to the hub of Cable Beach activities. I hope plain common sense will prevail.	It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however until the due diligence investigations can be carried out, removing the option is Not supported.	Note submission.
3	T. Epskamp PO Box 983, BROOME, WA, 6725	23 Gunian Boulevard
a			There should be no development of 5 storeys and certainly not 24 metre building with 17 metre walls – maximum should be 3 storeys.	A 24m building is equivalent to 5 storeys. Local Planning Scheme No. 6 (LPS6) currently restricts non-residential development to an overall height of 14 metres which is generally equivalent to 3 storeys. Any proposal to vary this would need to be considered by Council on its merits. For officers to recommend support, the proposal would have to have due regard for the following ‘Matters to be considered’ under Clause 67 of the deemed provisions of LPS6 : (m) the compatibility of the development with its setting including the relationship of the development to development on adjoining land or on other land in the locality including, but not limited to, the likely effect of the height, bulk, scale, orientation and appearance of the development; (n) the amenity of the locality including the following (i) environmental impacts of the development; (ii) the character of the locality; (iii) social impacts of the development; Whilst some building designs will not be consistent with the above provisions, it is considered that there are ways of designing multi-storey development so that any perceived adverse impacts of building bulk and height can be minimised. ‘Podium style’ development, where the higher stories are progressively set back from the street, is one common example of how a human scale along the streetscape can be maintained with a taller building. The draft Strategy has nominated two lots (Lots 1640 and 2212 Cable Beach Road West) where increased height could be considered, subject to any such proposal complying with the ‘Matters to be considered’ shown above and other provisions LPS6. This site was chosen as it sits at the intersection of the two ‘Priority Active Frontages,’ Cable Beach Road West and Sanctuary Road, at the main entry into Cable Beach. Further, it is on the eastern side of Cable Beach Road West and set back over 300m from the beach, which is considered an adequate distance to preserve the spacious character of the foreshore. For these reasons it is recommended that the provisions of the draft Strategy relating to increased height remain.	Not support.
b			Access road on to Cable Beach should be north Lullfitz – not Coconut Wells or the Camp School.	Noted. As discussed above, the draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’	Note submission.
c			I totally object to any casino.	The draft Strategy does not propose or discuss a casino. The only reference to this form of development is in the Summary of Outcomes of the community engagement undertaken as this was raised by some members of the community during this process.	Note submission.
4	K. Millar PO Box 310, BROOME, WA, 6725	11 Taiji Road
a			I totally object to any development of 5 storeys – absolute maximum limit should be 3 storeys.	As per 3(a) above.	Not support.
b			I object to a casino.	The draft Strategy does not propose or discuss a casino. The only reference to this form of development is in the Summary of Outcomes of the community engagement undertaken as this was raised by some members of the community during this process.	Note submission.
c			I support relocating the access road to north Lullfitz Drive – not the Broome Camp School option or Coconut Wells.	Noted. As discussed above, the draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’	Note submission.
d			I support redeveloping the Surf Club on the present site.	Noted.	Support.
5	J. Lewis PO Box 2605, BROOME, WA, 6725	7 McKenna Court
a			In general I am opposed to the tone of this plan. It seeks to make the Cable Beach area just like any other tourist site in Australia. What we have here is unique and relatively unspoilt. It should be left so that people can enjoy/learn to enjoy the natural values of Cable Beach – rather than rely on being entertained by organised activities and services eg nightclubs and amusement parlours, particularly when an activity is at the expense of someone else’s enjoyment. For these reasons I totally oppose:	The draft Strategy refers to the uniqueness and ‘unspoilt’ character of Cable Beach in Section 4.2 of Appendix 1 – ‘Comments made in the open ended responses uncovered people’s appreciation for the extent of the largely natural beach and dune system; with some referring to the area as unspoilt, magic and healing.’ The first overarching principle in Section 3.2 is to ‘Respect, preserve, enhance and celebrate attributes of the natural environment and the area’s rich culture and heritage.’ It is considered that this can be done in a way that also supports an increase in organised activities in portions of the precinct that do not have high environmental or cultural value.	Not support.
			· Any development or project element that involves clearing of any bushland to the west of Cable Beach Road	The only place where this may occur is on Lots 2790 and 2791 Cable Beach Road West. These lots were identified in the 2010 Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) to be transferred to the Yawuru Native Title holders in freehold title. These lots are zoned ‘Tourism’ in LPS6 and as such development, and associated land clearing, could occur in future, subject to all relevant approvals being received. It is noted that clearing in excess of 5 hectares in any financial year will require a clearing permit to be obtained from the Department of Environment Regulation under the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004.	Not support.
			· Any noisy beach activity particularly jet skis or parasailing, even if located away from the immediate Cable Beach area – particularly given the lack of Shire or anyone else’s capacity to manage current activities on Cable Beach e.g. people still using jet skis at Gantheaume Point.	The Shire’s current policy 4.5.3 – Commercial Activities on Cable Beach allows for trading licences to be issued for jet ski hire and parasailing. Whilst it is recommended in the Strategy that this policy be reviewed, the intention of this is to allow more flexibility in the types of activities that can be contemplated. The Shire cannot legally take enforcement action for aquatic activities. In the area adjacent to Cable Beach, this is the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport.	Not support.
			· Any further clearing of the dune ridge top between the Surf Club and amphitheatre or to the south of the surf club.	The draft Strategy does not propose clearing of the dune ridge top, however as this area is known to be vulnerable to the risk of erosion, options to manage this risk will be investigated as part of the Broome Townsite Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP). The development of adaptation options will be undertaken in the coming months and community members are invited to participate in this process.	Note submission.
			· Any use of my rates to progress the changes to the Town Plan (LPS6) or Shire regulations to enable this strategy to be progressed when the primary beneficiaries will be commercial operators, who employ backpackers rather than locals and take their profits elsewhere.	Council sets the annual budget and guides operating priorities through the adoption of the Strategic Community Plan and the Corporate Business Plan. As stated in the draft Strategy, any actions shown as ‘Shire of Broome Direction’ or outlined in the Concept Plan will have to be considered through these processes. The overarching principles of the draft Strategy include ‘continued enjoyment of recreational opportunities’ and ‘respect, preserve, enhance and celebrate attributes of the natural environment and the area’s rich culture and heritage.’ The application of these principles will benefit all users of the precinct, not solely commercial operators.	Not support.
b			While I agree that it would be beneficial to shift the road I do not agree with any of the 3 options presented: · I’m opposed to any loss of amenity to the Camp School premises and think the increased traffic on Milligan Road would be difficult to manage to ensure the safety of pedestrians, people towing caravans, camels etc. It’s not a good environment for kids to have cars continuously passing by. · There are already too many vehicles accessing the fragile dune country north of the rocks, eroding the limestone, spreading weeds etc. The investment required to seal/stabilise a road through the dunes cannot be justified, nor can the loss of residents’ amenity due to the massive increase in cars on Lullfitz Drive. · An access track off McGuigan Road defeats the purpose of beach access - a 20km drive is required to get there. I also suspect, given the soft nature of the sand at that end of the beach, that there would be an unacceptable number of cars bogged or lost to the tide regularly, creating demands for another access point. In the absence of any better options, I think the road should stay where it is.	Noted. As discussed above, the draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’ All of the concerns raised in this submission are noted in Section 4.4. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however this will not be known until the due diligence investigations can be carried out.	Note submission.
c			I totally oppose the change to any height provisions on any lots in the Cable Beach area and, in particular, at the Old Croc Park. The strategy says “An increase in height to no more than 5 storeys can be considered for this site”. What data or reasoning was this based on? Public opinion in Broome has consistently opposed any increase to heights allowed. Not having high rise development is one aspect of the ‘uniqueness’ of Broome. There is no good reason to destroy that. The increased number of people and vehicles in the area and the increased demand for land to be cleared for parking totally detracts from any of the natural values that remain in the area.	As per 3(a) above. Increasing density in centres of activity such as a tourist precinct is common practice elsewhere in Western Australia, Australia and overseas. It is supported by the Western Australian Planning Commission in its Tourism Planning Guidelines (2014), which states: Planning for hotel developments may require consideration of incentives to assist a project being viable. The National Tourism Planning Guide – a best practice approach states that active planning measures can help address this issue as well as the provision of incentives through zoning and development controls. Some examples of incentives include plot ratio bonuses, floor space and height inducements, exemptions from certain requirements, protective zoning and facilitation of mixed use outcomes. The draft Strategy is trying to support increased people in the area as a way to promote an active, vibrant tourist precinct. The draft Strategy requires car parking for tourist development to be provided on site and screened from the street which will minimise amenity impacts. On-street parking will be supported for the commercial uses along ‘Priority Active Frontages,’ however this must be in the road reserve and will not result in additional land clearing.	Not support.
d			I am totally opposed to developing a backpacker camping area anywhere in the Cable Beach Area. I question where you have obtained the data which suggests that those people illegally camping have employment in Broome. Although there is a lot of backpacker employment in Broome, I am confident that the people who camp illegally in the car park are merely young people who wish to avoid paying for a campsite in an organised camping area. They stay for a few days and then move on. More rigorous enforcement of current regulations re illegal camping is required, not building a place for them. If it costs money they won’t use it anyway – they’ll just join the others leaving their rubbish all over our bush tracks and car parks.	The concept of the backpacker camping area was incorporated into the draft Strategy so Council can investigate ways to address an ongoing amenity issue in a way that is visitor friendly and continues to promote Broome as a desirable tourist destination. It was not the intention to claim that all illegal campers have employment in Broome, and it is recommended that the wording of Section 4.13 in the draft Strategy be amended to remove any ambiguity in this regard. Whilst the feasibility of establishing such an area will be considered during the preparation of the Foreshore Master Plan, it is envisaged that were this to be established on Shire land, it could be controlled through a permit system in terms of length of stay (likely no more than 48 hours), hours of operation, and number of users to ensure that amenity impacts on other users of the space would be limited. It is also envisaged that it would be coupled with continued enforcement of illegal camping in areas that are not set aside for such purpose. It is recommended that this information be included in 4.13 to provide more clarity around this concept.	Support in part. 1. Recommend amending 4.13 by replacing Much of Broome’s seasonal employment during the peak tourist months is sourced from the sizeable backpacker population that visits the town with Broome is widely known as a popular destination for backpackers, however (backpacker accommodation within Broome is limited…) 2. Recommend adding an additional sentence to the end of paragraph 2 of 4.13, to state. This area could be controlled by a permit system, with length of stay, hours of operation and number of users limited to ensure the amenity of the Cable Beach foreshore is not compromised.
6	G. and E. Waldron PO Box 16, BROOME, WA, 6725	79 Lullfitz Drive
a			We wish to respectfully request that Element 4b be withdrawn as an option for alternative beach access to North Cable Beach as suggested in the Cable Beach Development Strategy. We have been ratepayers in Broome since 1989 and purchased 79 Lullfitz Drive in 1999 to build our family home. We selected the block because it presented to us an ideal location to have additional land, away from the main town centre and suburbs. This area was zoned Rural living and we chose it because it was at the end of the cul-de-sac and offered us seclusion and privacy without a flow of traffic past our house. It was available for sale because Council had recognised the natural values present in the area, having refused a development application by the previous owner, Sunland Pty Ltd for this block and another 4 neighbouring blocks in the previous year. The block also has a great range of bird and other wild life because of the thicket of Melaleuca Paper Barks at the front of the block that are supported by an abundance of moisture from Buckley’s Plain. This, for us was an ideal location, with the benefit of peace and quiet due to the low number of residences and activity close by. We have endeavoured to develop the block with sensitivity to the surrounding environment. The blocks, as we now see them, north of the township along Lullfitz Drive have been in place for many years. It was an area once known as the Japanese Gardens. More recently it was established as Rural living (“essentially functions as a lifestyle alternative to urban residential use” p17: Shire of Broome Local Planning Strategy –part 1.) and offers the owners the opportunity to live on now rare bigger blocks and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with a minimum of intrusion from the busyness of Broome.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			We were alarmed to read the Cable Beach Development Strategy and discover that this document contained an option in Element (4b) in regard to an alternative beach access, which would be located adjacent to our property and would adversely impact on our way of life that our family have grown to love. The Element at item 4 (b) Relocate Vehicle Access says: “An access track could be created from the northern end of Lullfitz Drive” (Page 26, Cable Beach Development Strategy). An access track constructed to replace a sealed road would not constitute development or improvement. Any proposal to divert traffic to a new point on Cable Beach would need to be a functional road for all vehicles and obviously built to the required current standards; two lanes and all weather. It would also require at least a turnaround point and/or car parking on the beach for 2WD access. In addition, street lights for security and some form of water supply for dune restoration and stabilisation. The costs for this element of the Cable Beach strategy would be prohibitive. The 4(b) element goes on to outline other issues and identifies many of the inherent problems this option would pose. As stated below: “Matters to be considered for this option include potential traffic impacts in the Adjoining Rural Residential area, adverse environmental impacts associated with crossing over 1 kilometre of the dune system, and seasonal flooding and ‘boggy’ sands experienced in the area which may restrict access.” (Page 26, Cable Beach Development Strategy). We are also greatly concerned to learn that none of the affected rural residents have been made aware of this proposal as the Strategy was being developed. It would seemed that some of the affected residents who were much closer to the Cable Beach Node have been consulted however, we have only had one week to review the document.	It is acknowledged that there are likely to be substantial costs associated with this option. This will be addressed in depth through the future due diligence assessment where costs of all options (as well as the ‘do-nothing’ option of leaving the access where it is) will be considered. The draft Strategy has been advertised in accordance with Council’s Local Planning Policy 8.23: Public Consultation – Planning Matters.	Note submission.
c			We do not choose to comment of the viability of the two alternate proposals to relocate access except to say our preference would be for 4(a) as it will at least keep the activity of people getting onto and off the beach near to the commercial centre proposed in the Strategy. From studying the Cable Beach Strategy it would appear that Council has a desire to make the Cable Beach precinct vibrant and attractive to both locals and visitors. By relocating the access road to the beach so far from that direct node area you are drawing away many of the people that may access the bars, shops and beach traders and other attractions that will make this precinct a desirable to visit. Commercial traders will always seek to maximise the traffic flow.	It is acknowledged that there is a risk of moving the access point away from the tourist precinct. This is mentioned in the draft Strategy in 4.4(c) in relation to the McGuigan Road option.	Note submission.
d			We strongly believe that element 4(b) is fundamentally a detrimental proposal and not feasible for many reasons. Its development would mean that a large number of vehicles would be directed down Lullfitz Drive. This road was never constructed to accommodate such traffic and is at the present time in poor repair in many places. This road has no street lighting. Under element 12 mention, page 29; comment is made of the proposed realignment for Lullfitz Drive. This element would make the 4(b) element affect many more residents and lead to all beach traffic through the yet be to be build extension to Broome North. It would also increase the traffic flow to be far greater than originally planned for the re-routing of Lullfitz Drive. At the northern end of the road, Lullfitz Drive is subject to wet season flooding and this further degrades the road. It should be noted that Council had to cement stabilise the end of the road after standard construction methods failed in the 2000 wet season. This has only been partially successful. The drain that runs off the end of Lullfitz has been constructed to allow water removal and drainage but as the land is very low this constitutes a swamp (Please refer to Council’s flood map). This is evident because of many swamp species of flora growing in the wetland. The soil has the same features as black soil and extremely hard to navigate when water is present. This would require extensive drainage and road build up to over come these natural landforms. The distance from the Lullfitz Drive end to the beach is over 1.2 km and the first sand dune is 19 metres high and there are many more sand dunes to navigate it. Clearly, this becomes a problematic proposal, given the topography, the length of the road and additional upgrade of existing roads required. Importantly, it should be recognised that if a road were to be established through the dunes it would be almost impossible to stabilize and maintain the fragile dune eco system.	These are valid considerations and traffic impacts, environmental impacts and seasonal flooding are all referenced in 4.4(b). It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however this will not be known until the due diligence investigations can be carried out. Until this occurs, removing options is not considered appropriate.	Note submission.
e			The established commitment by Council to recognise all stakeholders in the development of Broome appears to have missed important documents that should be considered alongside Council’s planning documents. One such document is from the Department of Parks and Wildlife and Yawuru native title holders. The draft plan for the Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park clearly identifies this area as of cultural significance and the area near the proposed “track” is defined as a “cultural protection prohibited access zone”. Please see map 6 below (refer to diagram in hard copy), red circular area marked north of Broome (Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park page 70). The beach access would also cross fragile limestone out crops and allow each vehicle views to Hidden Valley.	As per submission 1(d) – it is recommended that the draft Strategy be amended to reference potential cultural impacts associated with this option. The Shire is aware of the draft management plan for the Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park and Council made a formal submission on this plan to the Department of Parks and Wildlife in October 2015. Any provision for vehicle access within the Yawuru Conservation Estate will have to be supported by the Yawuru Park Council and all joint management parties.	Support in part. Refer submission 1(d).
f			In concluding, we do not wish to engage in the complex issue of cars driving on the beach. We accept that through various mechanisms Council has determined that there are a large percentage of the Broome population who wish to have vehicle access for a number of reasons. In addition too, we recognise the traditional owners, Yawuru’s stance on driving over the rock bar to access North Cable Beach. The Cable Beach Club has established a wonderful view of the activity of the beach with cars, camels and people coming and going as the day goes on. The current road access, especially since its tidy up this year is excellent. The problem of traffic and congestion and the interplay between pedestrians and cars can be found in many areas of Broome and for that matter any popular place with vehicular access. The argument that the conflict of users is a major influencing factor, is not strong enough, in our view to warrant the costs of an alternative major change to what we know as our unique Cable Beach. The recreation site proposals map put forward in the DPAW / Yawuru document; Map 5a (page 64 – refer to diagram in hard copy) as below would provide in time the opportunity to develop a second beach access node with the potential for further development north of Broome.	The McGuigan Road option is intended to align with the southern site identified in the attached document, which is also consistent with the draft Recreation Master Plan which was supported by Council in November 2015 subject to modifications. The modifications to the draft Recreation Master Plan included ‘at least one vehicle access point to the beach shall be provided at Niyamarri (south of Coconut Well).’	Note submission.
7	T. Delaney
a			I propose an artificial surfing reef. I believe this would have a huge impact on visitor numbers as well as attracting a whole new group of permanent residents.	The Shire of Broome does not have jurisdiction to manage aquatic activities. The area adjacent to Cable Beach is within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport.	Note submission.
8	D. Pentelow PO Box 1064, BROOME, WA 6725
a			I am providing these comments on Draft Cable Beach Development Strategy (The Draft) in my capacity as a member of the Broome community for over 30 years. During that time my wife and I have operated our own businesses, owned a number of properties, been ratepayers and have contributed to the community in many ways. We have seen many changes in Broome and have observed and participated in efforts by the Shire over many years to manage and guide Broome’s development. Personally I have served on a number of Shire Committees and provided consultancy services to the Shire. Of most relevance to The Draft, I was the joint consultant for the Waterbank Structure Plan, and chaired the Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee (CBMVAC), which reported to Shire in July 2007. In summary I consider that I am well qualified to provide objective comments on The Draft.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			To commence my comments, I would like to say that there are many things to like about The Draft. In particular the discussion about creating an “entry statement”, providing more public art, redeveloping the drainage sump and the Surf Club, encouraging “pop-up” restaurants and other public trading activities, improving and increasing pedestrian access and walkways, and developing a backpacker camping facility are all good initiatives to enhance and revitalize the precinct.	Noted.	Note submission.
c			However, the most fundamental matter that needs to be addressed is the issue of motor vehicles being funnelled through the heart of the precinct and onto the beach at the current point of access. Without even considering aboriginal heritage and environmental issues, the current access is a visual blight, causes unacceptable traffic congestion, and raises many public safety issues. The Draft recognizes this (although does not express it as strongly) and in discussion of the issue raises alternative options for motor vehicle access to North Cable Beach. My very strong view is that in considering the redevelopment of the Cable Beach precinct, eliminating the current motor vehicle access point to North Cable Beach is non-negotiable and The Draft should state this unequivocally. This policy should not become entangled in the broader and unending debate on whether motor vehicles should have access to North Cable Beach and certainly not be conditional on alternative access points being found. Whilst this view may seem a little politically naïve, it reflects the reality of the intractability and divisiveness of the whole issue of motor vehicle access to Broome’s beaches. Over the many years Shire has been grappling with this issue no policy of management of vehicles on Broome’s beaches has been developed. The Report of the Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee was intended to provide a framework for Shire to implement policy, but Shire lacked the political will to progress the issue. It is unlikely that community consensus will ever be found on this issue and in these circumstances strong leadership is required from the Shire. Sadly with respect to the issue of motor vehicles accessing Cable Beach through the Precinct, The Draft fails the conviction and leadership test.	As discussed in the submission, the issue of vehicles accessing the beach ‘north of the rocks’ has been a contentious one for a number of years. Since 2014 Council has spent approximately $70,000 to undertake upgrades to the existing access ramp. These upgrades were to improve drainage, widen a section of the ramp, and improve paths and landscaping around the ramp. Council’s willingness to spend money in improving the current access arrangements shows its commitment to allowing vehicle access to the northern section of Cable Beach to remain, although as noted the draft Strategy recognises there are issues associated with the current location of the vehicle access, both culturally and functionally. In recent years Council has passed a number of resolutions which indicate its support for continued vehicle access to Broome’s beaches. In May 2013 it requested that Yawuru Park Council in progressing a (previous) draft Out-of-Town Conservation Estate Management Plan consider: 5. provision of appropriate vehicular access to Cable Beach. More recently, in November 2015 Council resolved to support the draft Recreation Master Plan for the Yawuru Conservation Estate subject to modifications including: a) Gantheaume Point Beach Access site shall include formalised beach access for vehicles, pedestrians and horses. c) Two recreation nodes with at least one vehicle access point to the beach shall be provided at Niyamarri (south of Coconut Well). Therefore, while the submitter’s concerns associated with the current beach access location are acknowledged, it is not considered desirable to amend the draft Strategy to make the removal of the existing access ‘non-negotiable’. Officers agree that all efforts should be put into finding an alternative access location, and the draft Strategy supports this occurring. However, the existing access location should be kept in case no suitable alterative location can be secured.	Not support.
d			I fear that most readers of The Draft will take the view that the current vehicle access to North Cable Beach will only be closed if alternate access to the beach north of the rocks is developed. If I am correct, this is a major failing of The Draft. Rather readers should be left in no doubt that Shire’s view is that if the Cable Beach Precinct is to be developed and revitalized to a level demanded and deserved by the beach’s iconic status, then there is no place for hundreds of motor vehicles streaming through it’s heart everyday. Certainly The Draft should refer to Shire’s commitment to investigate alternative access points for tourists and locals to North Cable Beach. However in view of practical difficulties, aboriginal cultural heritage issues, environmental concerns, and implementation and ongoing maintenance and management control costs, The Draft needs to be far more cautious in it’s commentary in this regard. Because of these realities The Draft should deliver no implicit guarantees that alternative access points for vehicles to North Cable Beach will be deliverable. Undoubtedly this will draw a vehement reaction, but this is often the price to be paid for strong leadership. In particular I think that it is very ill-advised to be raising expectations by detailing possible access options in The Draft, all of which are beset with many practical and political hurdles. For example, · We need to mindful of the number of vehicles accessing North Cable Beach. In surveys undertaken by the CBMVAC up to 500 vehicles accessed North Cable Beach on a Saturday during the tourist season in 2006, with about half this number on days during the week. These figures would have certainly grown since then. Indeed CBMVAC reported that depending on the growth assumptions used, these vehicle numbers would potentially double by 2025. · Unless there has been a change, traditional owners have always been implacably opposed to continued and unregulated vehicle access to the area of Cable Beach north of the rocks. · In the past proposals for vehicle access adjacent to the Camp School has met with very strong protests. It needs to be remembered that in the tourist season there would be hundreds of vehicles traversing this access point, back and forth every day. · The suggestion of an access across the dunes at the end of Lullfitz Drive almost beggars belief in its naivety. The engineering difficulties and the initial and ongoing maintenance cost of creating a 2 lane road capable of carrying up to perhaps 1000 vehicles each day, back and forth on weekends in the tourist season are probably sufficient to negate this option. This is without considering the environmental impacts and aboriginal cultural heritage issues relating to Buckley’s Plain, Hidden Valley and the Billingurr beach area. · In the Waterbank Structure Plan in consultation with traditional owners access to an area in close proximity to the beach was shown just south of Coconut Wells. This is presumably one of the beach access options detailed in The Draft. It should be noted however that this was not an access point to the beach by vehicles, but rather a parking area for pedestrian access to the beach. The superficial discussion of the prospects of alternate motor vehicle access and the implication that one of the options will be achievable, ignores political and practical reality. As presented, this issue raises the possibility of distracting attention from the merits of The Draft, and diminishing conviction to proceed as quickly as possible for the redevelopment of the Cable Beach Precinct along the general lines proposed in The Draft.	The view that ‘the current vehicle access to North Cable Beach will only be closed if alternate access to the beach north of the rocks is developed’ correctly reflects the intention of the draft and it is not recommended that this be changed, for the same reasons stated for 8(c) above. If no alternative access can be secured that is suitable for cultural, environmental, social, financial, and land tenure reasons then it is envisaged the access point will remain as is. The draft Strategy recognises that there are constraints – some significant – associated with each option and further states that these options are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further investigation.’ As per submission 1(d) above, it is also recommended that an additional option be presented which will enable investigations to include all land north of the existing access and south of Coconut Well. The ‘hurdles’ outlined are acknowledged in the draft and are valid considerations that will be assessed in future due diligence investigations. With respect to the final dot point regarding the Waterbank Structure Plan, as discussed in 8(c) above, Council revisited this issue in November 2015 and resolved that access in this location should include vehicles.	Not support.
e			Section 7.1.9 Access to the Beach (Page 42) This section includes the following statement: ”the ongoing freedom to drive personal vehicles onto Cable Beach is considered a great opportunity by many, including tourists who visit the area.” Whilst this is undoubtedly true, there is no balancing statement that many locals and tourists, particularly the higher yielding tourists who visit Broome without vehicles, strongly object to vehicles on the beaches, expressing concerns with regard to environmental damage, public safety and visual and noise pollution, all of which contribute to devaluing their “beach experience”. There is no quantitative evidence to support the relative strength of these views either way, but the statement in The Draft needs to be presented in a more balanced way.	During the preliminary engagement the majority of feedback received was positive towards vehicle access. Similarly, the majority of the submissions received call for access to be maintained – although there are a wide range of views on whether any of the ‘initial’ options presented for the potential relocation are appropriate. The draft Strategy acknowledges that ‘the ability to drive vehicles on Cable Beach has been a controversial topic between Broome locals for some time.’ No further modifications are recommended.	Not support.
f			Section 7.22 Breaking the trend – Embrace Change (Page 42) The author of the two paragraphs in this section is clearly consumed by hubris. The section is patronizing and very insulting to the Broome Community who often through spirited debate have helped guide Broome through an extraordinary period of change and growth over the last 40 years. The statement that: “the laid back, casual atmosphere (which) is a fundamental part of the town’s character, can also have a negative effect when reluctance to examine new ideas leads to stagnation.” is outrageous in its audacity. The implication that Broome’s economic malaise is related to an inability or refusal by the collective Broome Community to embrace change is ridiculous. The inclusion of this section in The Draft reflects very poorly on the authors of this section and it should be removed.	In preparing the draft Strategy staff reviewed nearly 20 years of land use planning for the Cable Beach Precinct, beginning with the 1998 Cable Beach Tourist Node Structure Plan. Many of the key issues raised in these documents are still being discussed today. It is considered the sentence in question has been taken out of context as it is not the intention of the draft to speak critically of the Broome community. Rather, this section identifies that Broome is facing increasing competition from other tourist destinations and the draft Strategy offers a perspective on some aspects of development in the precinct which differs from previously held views, such as with respect to building height, support for public traders, and the appropriate amount of commercial activity.	Not support.
9	N. Guex PO Box 7051, BROOME, WA, 6725	51 Yamashita Street
a			I would like to object to the use of the Broome Camp School lot (Reserve 31354) for both the relocation of the vehicle access ramp (p.26) and the creation of a pedestrian access (p.27). This portion of land is situated very close to the Camp School’s dormitories, where school aged kids sleep throughout the year. A public passage there would have a negative impact on the use of the Camp School.	The draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’ It further acknowledges that this option would have potential negative impacts on the amenity of the Camp School. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however this will not be known until the due diligence investigations can be carried out. Until this occurs, removing options is not considered appropriate. As discussed in submission 1(d) above, to ensure consideration of an appropriate access point is not limited to the initial options, a further dot point is recommended to state that access can be considered at other points north of the existing ramp and south of Coconut Well.	Note submission.
10	Landcorp Locked Bag 5, Perth Business Centre, PERTH, WA, 6849
a			Further to the recent release of the Cable Beach Development Strategy, LandCorp offers the following comments for consideration: We support the intent of the Cable Beach Development Strategy, which could help deliver an improved public realm, economic opportunities and encourage tourism developments.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			We would suggest the concept plan (Figure 4) be amended to show the structure planning, proposed road network and caravan park endorsed by the Shire of Broome as part of Local Development Area Plan 3 for Broome North. As it stands, there is some inconsistency with the area defined in the strategy plan and concept plan.	This section of the Concept Plan was hand drawn and was intended to show the realignment of Fairway Drive in accordance with Local Development Plan No. 3, as described in 4.12(a). As the corresponding text in 4.12(a) clearly explains the changes to the road network, changes to the Concept Plan – the visual aspects of which are indicative – are not considered necessary. The future Shire owned Caravan Park on Lot 3130 Sanctuary Road is referenced in 4.13 and more information in this regard is not considered to be required.	Not support.
c			It is important this strategy also be considered within the broader context of the Broome Growth Plan. The Plan will assess land availability across all land use categories, in addition to identifying economic and social growth opportunities, and the Cable Beach Development will assist in supporting those broad initiatives.	Noted.	Note submission.
11	Tarangau Caravan Park PO Box 2459, BROOME, WA 6725
a			We refer to the draft Cable Beach Development Strategy and wish to formally object to the proposal to formalise a Backpacker Camping Area as referred to in paragraph 13 of the document. This has the potential to create an antisocial hub and we believe that it would hugely impact upon the atmosphere of Cable Beach and surrounds. Such an area would negatively impact the existing amenity of Cable Beach (not improve it) and would lead to further complaints (not fewer) from both residents and tourists. This would also financially disadvantage the permanent caravan park facilities in town.	As per submission 5(d). Economic impacts on existing businesses are not a relevant planning consideration. This is clearly established in Clause 67(v) of the deemed provisions of the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 6, which states that the following matters are to be considered in making planning decisions: (v) the potential loss of any community service or benefit resulting from the development other than potential loss that may result from economic competition between new and existing businesses. However, the backpacker camping area discussed in the draft Strategy is intended to capture a segment of the tourist market that are not and will not stay in permanent caravan parks. Therefore, the potential economic impact on the permanent caravan parks is considered to be negligible.	Not support.
12	S. Banfield PO Box 1261, BROOME, WA, 6725	31 Anne Street
a			Please accept my apologies for my late ideas and hurried response but I have only just found the Development Strategy.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			I would like to suggest a public outdoor gym, exercise stairs and workout/yoga area in the area located on the map attached (refer to diagram in hard copy). An area with an uninterrupted view over the beach and ocean, gym equipment of a word class standard (not a few treated pine posts and a chin up bar or a replica of the Miller Park equipment!!), wide exercise stairs from the beach to a high point, open areas for groups or individuals/ yoga, a space that Grey Nomads, Backpackers and tourists in general post on web pages and talk of in such a way that it becomes an attraction itself. Often I share the Six Seasons stairs with up to 10 fellow exercisers. During the wet someone "donated" a large piece of gym equipment to the top of these stairs, that was later removed. Likewise for the area around Zanders. Every morning several groups and individuals are utilizing this space, using flowerbeds, retaining walls, stairs, bike racks etc to complete their routines. All these indications of the support this would receive, the necessity and value for such an area for the community. I am available to further discuss with the Shire my observations and thoughts should they require.	The outcomes of the preliminary community engagement indicated that ‘exercise’ was the third main reason that people visit Cable Beach, with 68% of respondents stating they use the beach for this purpose. It is not surprising then, that the desire for exercise equipment along the foreshore was raised a number of times during preliminary engagement. The draft Strategy recognises this on the Concept Plan, namely in Section 4.6(b), ‘Public Amenities’ which states: There is also opportunity to provide more aesthetically pleasing seating with shade, a barbeque for public use, functional public art and exercise equipment. The location proposed in the submission (directly to the south of the Surf Club) is not considered suitable for further clearing or development as it contains Monsoon Vine Thickets which are a Threatened Ecological Community that is protected under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. As discussed in the draft Strategy, the Shire will be undertaking a Foreshore Master Plan for the Cable Beach Reserve in the 2016-17 financial year, which will consider suitable locations for amenities such as exercise equipment. Further community input into this process will be welcomed.	Support in part. No modifications to the draft Strategy recommended.
13	Darren Banfield Banfield Property Group PO Box 116 Broome WA 6725
a			In response to the above mentioned strategy which was made available for comment, we would like to note that given that there has been no development in the Cable Beach area for some 22 years, we submit that the current zoning has contributed to the difficulties in attracting investment and developments to what should be a vibrant and engaged precinct. To continue forward with the same attitude to the zoning will probably lead to more of the same. A mixed use or a local centre zoning which could be initially for just small pockets to trial, may help to provide the security of development and funding opportunities whilst providing the whole community with an area they can easily access as a pedestrian. There are a number of residences within walking distance of our property that along with visitors would benefit from services and products that they would not necessarily travel in their car for.	Discussions about whether the current ‘Tourism’ zoning of much of the Cable Beach Precinct is prohibiting further investment and development have been ongoing for a number of years and is discussed as a constraint in Section 7.2.3 of the draft Strategy. However the statement that there has been ‘no development in the Cable Beach area for 22 years’ is inaccurate as a number of resort developments were built in the Precinct after 1994. Local Planning Scheme No. 6 allows for permanent residential development to take up a maximum of 40% of the site area and 40% of the number of units on a site zoned ‘Tourism,’ with the remaining 60% to be used for tourism purposes. This is consistent with the position of the Department of Planning, which states in Planning Bulletin 83 – Planning for Tourism: For permanent residential use, local governments may set a percentage limit within their local planning strategy or a local planning policy to guide residential development within tourism sites. In addition to this, a number of other commercial and retail uses can be contemplated within the ‘Tourist’ zone, including a ‘shop’ which is a ‘D’ or ‘discretionary’ use. This means that the current zoning does allow for mixed use development, as long as this is consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the ‘Tourist’ zone. Further, changing the zoning of this area to ‘Mixed Use’ would be inconsistent with the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy which states that the principle objective for the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct is: to establish Precinct 11 as the major leisure tourism area of the Shire, including hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist accommodation and leisure tourism activities on and around Cable Beach. Whilst the Strategy does not vary the ‘Tourism’ zoning in the Precinct, it does encourage new development to include a commercial component along streets designated ‘Priority Active Frontages.’ To incentivise this, the Strategy allows for a 20% plot ratio or dwelling bonus to be granted to the short-stay component of a tourism development where an active, tourist-orientated commercial land use is also provided along a ‘Priority Active Frontage.’ As a further incentive, officers recommend that an additional provision be inserted into the Strategy which will allow for the potential to vary Clause 4.42.1(c)(vi) of LPS6 under certain circumstances. This clause states: vi. if the development is to be staged, the residential development will not precede tourist land use. Feedback from landowners has indicated this clause is restrictive as financial institutions are more likely to fund residential development which can then be on-sold to finance a future tourism component. By requiring the tourist component to be built first, the likelihood of receiving financing is decreased. Notwithstanding this, officers are reluctant to remove this requirement altogether as without it there is the potential for a developer to build the residential component and then move on without ever completing the tourism component. This sort of ‘unfinished’ development decreases amenity in the Precinct and is not consistent with the purpose of the ‘Tourist’ zone, which is: To contribute a desirable tourist destination through provision of visitor accommodation including caravan parks and associated retail and service facilities. However, officers consider that if the residential component of a development was built subsequent to the successful completion of a tourist-orientated commercial use along a Priority Active Frontage, the adverse impacts on amenity could be minimised if the development presented an attractive and active streetscape. Given this, officers recommend that an additional ‘Development Control’ provision be inserted into Section 3.5.1, to state: v. The local government may consider tourist-orientated commercial development with frontage to the street(s) designated as ‘Priority Active Frontages’ to be a ‘tourist land use’ for the purposes of Clause 4.42.1(c) of LPS6, and such development may be undertaken as ‘Stage 1’ of an integrated tourism development, with the permanent residential component able to form ‘Stage 2’ if the following criteria are met to the satisfaction of the local government: · A Development Application is lodged which shows the full development of the site, including a future component of short-stay accommodation, and · The tourist-orientated commercial land use is designed to meet the objectives of the ‘Tourist’ zone in LPS6 and this Strategy. This is considered to be a further incentive to undertake ‘mixed use’ development within the existing ‘Tourism’ zoning.	Support in part. Recommend that an additional ‘Development Control’ provision be inserted into Section 3.5.1, to state: v. The local government may consider tourist-orientated commercial development with frontage to the street(s) designated as ‘Priority Active Frontages’ to be a ‘tourist land use’ for the purposes of Clause 4.42.1(c)(vi) of LPS6, and such development may be undertaken as ‘Stage 1’ of an integrated tourism development, with the permanent residential component able to form ‘Stage 2’, if the following criteria are met to the satisfaction of the local government: · A Development Application is lodged which shows the full development of the site, including a future component of short-stay accommodation, and · The tourist-orientated commercial land use is designed to meet the objectives of the ‘Tourist’ zone in LPS6 and this Strategy.
b		Lot 302/2 Challenor Road	We believe that Lot 302/2 Challenor Road should be zoned “Local Shopping” which is what it has been in effect for some time with the added “Ability to add Residential to the site in a Mixed Use Capacity” at a current or later date.	The subject site’s ‘Tourism’ zoning already allows for a ‘shop’ and other commercial uses to occur, as well as a component of permanent residential development. As the subject site is located along a ‘Priority Active Frontage,’ the draft Strategy provides incentives to facilitate this as discussed in 13(a) above. The subject site is also located along the ‘small scale retail strip.’ With respect to the ‘small scale retail strip,’ the draft Strategy in Section 3.5.1 states: b) Designate portions of Sanctuary Road as ‘Small Scale Retail Strip’ and support stand alone retail and commercial development in this location. Officers have noted that the parameters around ‘stand alone retail and commercial development’ are not articulated, and recommend the following be included as an additional ‘Development Control’ provision in Section 3.5.1: vi. Along the ‘Small Scale Retail Strip’ retail / commercial development may be considered without a short-stay accommodation component if: · The size of each tenancy is limited to no more than 175m²excluding any alfresco dining area; and · Each tenancy presents an active frontage to Sanctuary Drive and is designed to meet the objectives of LPS6 and this Strategy.	Support in part. Recommend that an additional ‘Development Control’ provision be inserted into Section 3.5.1, to state: vi. Along the ‘Small Scale Retail Strip,’ tourist-orientated retail / commercial development may be considered without a short-stay accommodation component if: · The size of each tenancy is limited to no more than 175m²excluding any alfresco dining area; and · Each tenancy presents an active frontage to Sanctuary Drive and is designed to meet the objectives of LPS6 and this Strategy.
14	Chris Borella Charter Property Group PO Box 1075 Broome WA 6725
a			We believe all of SR should be rezoned Mixed Use as the Tourism zoning has been a complete failure, very little has changed in 22 years. Tinkering with the Tourism zoning is a waste of time, Broome needs to turn the page on the Tourism zoning and start with a clean slate.	As per submission 13(a) above.	Not support.
b		2 Challenor Road	We believe that 2 Challenor Road (Willie Creek Pearls) should be zoned “Local Shopping” because that is what it is, and has been for 22 years, with the added ability to add Residential to the site in a Mixed Use capacity at a current or later date.	As per submission 13(b) above.	Support in part. As per submission 13(b) above.
c			The old crocodile farm, on the corner of SR and CBR should be zoned to allow for a 10 level Residential/Tourism/Hotel Mixed Use development to take advantage of the ocean views and its prominent location, subject to plot ratio bonuses and meeting certain criteria, including appropriate setbacks and podium design. The adjoining land on CBR could be tiered from 7 levels to 5 levels on the corner of Murray Road (Divers Tavern).	At this stage the draft Strategy supports a potential relaxation of the height requirements in LPS6 to support five storey development on the Old Crocodile Park. As discussed in response to submission 3(a) above, such development would need to be designed in a sensitive manner, and ‘podium style’ is referenced as an appropriate way of maintaining a human scale of development along the street frontage whilst allowing for additional height behind. The draft Strategy also supports plot ratio bonuses for development along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ that includes an active commercial component at ground level. These are in keeping with what is suggested in the submission, however at this stage an increase in height to 10 storeys is considered out of keeping with the existing character of the Cable Beach area. The response to submission 3(a) outlines the rationale for selecting the Old Crocodile Park as the site for an ‘iconic building,’ and at this stage no other sites are proposed for a relaxation in height requirements. However, it is noted that Council has expressed interest in undertaking a review of height limits across Broome, and this will be done by reviewing the height limits in Local Planning Scheme No. 6 which is the overarching and primary document used in assessing development applications.	Not support.
15	Jero Andrews PO Box 2643 Broome WA 6725
a			Regarding section 4 of the Cable Beach Development Strategy and part 4 of this section. Concerned with option 1 – “Put in a road where the drain is on the northern fence of Broome Camp School” If the Shire put in a 30 meter road and pathway where they are planning, then the public will be very close to the dormitories of the camp school, where children are supposed to enjoy the activities of the camp school and try and sleep. I see quite a few cars leaving the beach late in the evening, where some of the occupants have been drinking and I think one day it could pose a problem with the children staying at the camp school.	As per submission 9(a).	Note submission.
b			There are hundreds of cars which drive down the beach every day to enjoy what the beach has to offer, this will create a nightmare of traffic on Millington Road, where cars and caravans are pulling along the edge of the road waiting to get into the caravan park. You also have lots of children walking across from the caravan park to go to the beach.	The current standard of Millington Road and any improvements that would be required to handle the traffic volumes associated with relocated vehicle access, as well as potential impacts this would have on current users will be considered as part of the future due diligence investigations into each option, and any new options which may arise.	Note submission.
c			Maybe an access through the sandunes just north of the Billie Resort, of course depending on who owns the land there. A large car park could be put behind the dunes and maybe a shop eventually to cater for those that want to drive down the end of Cable Beach. When the cars drive onto the beach they should only be allowed to drive north and keep the area south of the access clear for people who would like to sit on a ‘car free’ beach. It would also make it a bit safer for the camel operators. I understand it will cost extra to put a road in there but in the long term it could be very beneficial to the town of Broome. If you look at beaches north of Fremantle, you have Port Beach, then Leighton, then Cottesloe etc, stretching all along the coast.	The area north of the Billi Resort is directly adjacent to Hidden Valley which is known to have Aboriginal cultural significance. Given the sensitivity of the area, the draft Strategy acknowledges that public access is not deemed appropriate in that location. However, the draft Strategy does include two initial options for beach access north of the existing access point which will be looked at in greater depth through future due diligence investigations.	Not support.
d			Broome will only get bigger and will have a lot more tourists and the Shire needs to look at what is available now (as in available land to cater for a lot more people). Council needs to plan now for a Broome twice the size and twice as many tourists. I have been a resident of Broome since 1983 and was the owner/operator of the Beach Hut for 20 years. I was also a lifeguard on Cable Beach for two years in the early 90’s and understand many of the problems with vehicles on Cable Beach.	The Shire’s Local Planning Strategy, which established the overarching objectives for the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct, was designed to cater for a permanent population of between 25,000 and 35,000 permanent residents by 2031. The highest growth scenario in the Local Planning Strategy also considered a doubling in tourist numbers by that time. There is still a considerable amount of vacant or ‘underdeveloped’ land within the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct and this is considered suitable to cater for tourist needs until in the short to medium term.	Note submission.
16	Martin Huber PO Box 3608 Broome WA 6725		I formally submit that the Council does not accept the proposed Cable Beach Development Strategy on the grounds that:
a			It will not “retain and enhance Broome’s rich culture, environment and history” (Intro)	This is a matter of opinion with no supporting evidence presented.	Not support.
b			The proposal does not “ensure development is consistent with Broome’s branding”.	This is a matter of opinion with no supporting evidence presented.	Not support.
c			And that any future development and Planning Strategies avoid environmentally endangered, sensitive and unstable land forms. Hoping that these considerations will be given its due consideration bearing in mind, the sustainability of our environment is critically important to the sustainability of our community.	Planning Strategies cover large areas of land regardless of what characteristics the land has. It is not possible to excise environmentally significant areas from planning documents, and to do so would likely be to the detriment of these areas as this would mean there would be no legal controls or guidance in place as to the appropriate use of such land. Rather, planning strategies recognise environmentally sensitive areas and incorporate these into land use classifications where minimal, or no, development is supported. For example, the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy contains ‘Coastal’ and ‘Environmental Cultural Corridor’ Classifications which are described as follows: 3.2.2 Coastal Areas The Coastal Areas represent a form of regional open space that contains areas of State, National, and International importance. Within these areas land use and development proposals should aim to protect and enhance the environment providing limited unique tourist and local recreation pursuits. 3.2.5 Environmental Cultural Corridors Environmental Cultural Corridors identified in this Strategy provide for an overarching designation of areas intended as strategic corridors for the migration of species and continued traditional and cultural use by Aboriginal people. Land use and development proposals should aim to protect and enhance the environment and recognise the Aboriginal heritage and culture and therefore be minimal in nature to ensure the land allows for flora and fauna habitats to allow climate change adaptation. It is noted that, with the exception of the Cable Beach Foreshore Reserve (R 36477) which is classified ‘Public Purposes,’ Cable Beach and the adjoining dune system is classified as ‘Coastal.’	Support in part. No modifications required.
17	David Parker PO Box 2205 Broome WA 6725
a			The draft proposal is extensive and heavily slated to Commercial/Developers’ interests and does not address the core reason people live in Broome. In the Council’s own Strategic Community Plan dated 2015 a survey of the people who live in Broome clearly show that simple life style is the reason they live here. The top 5 are – · Lifestyle · Beaches · Heritage · Sense of Community · Size of town Whilst anecdotal, I spent nearly 12 months travelling and talking to “Grey Nomads”, many indicated they were seeking these same elements. The negatives about Broome included were distance which should be translated into adventure and the perception Broome is very expensive. Council needs to seriously address their spending and remove us from the list of one of the most expensive Council’s in WA.	The draft Strategy recognises the value that community members place on Cable Beach, and this is clearly articulated in the Outcomes Report for the Preliminary Community Engagement that was undertaken. However the purpose of a ‘Development Strategy’ is to guide future development and land use in a precinct. Where land is in freehold ownership (as is the case through the majority of the Cable Beach Precinct) any recommendations regarding the future development and use of this land will necessarily have commercial implications. The Concept Plan in the draft Strategy has a slightly different intention, as it looks at public land. In this regard, the draft Strategy has endeavoured to preserve the elements most people enjoy about Cable Beach, by not recommending any new permanent buildings and seeking an appropriate mix of activity and open, informal recreation space. This is considered to be consistent with what the majority of people have indicated they value about the area. Council spending is guided by the priorities identified in the Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan and the Annual Budget and is not a matter for consideration in respect of the draft Strategy, as it does not commit Council to any financial expenditure.	Not support.
b			It does contain some positives namely recognising the number of tourists who arrive with bikes and confirms the need for access. These however should be made as efficient as possible with the most direct route used i.e. straight down the side of the main runway.	The draft Strategy recognises that the location of the Broome International Airport is currently a barrier separating the northern and southern suburbs, and Chinatown and Cable Beach. The draft Strategy in Section 4.12(c) includes a direct road link between Chinatown and Cable Beach in the location of the airport, which will be ‘multi-functional and designed as an Ecological Cultural Corridor, a cycle/walkway, a public transport route and road’, however it also recognises that this will only be possible once the Airport relocates out of town.	Support in part. No modifications required.
c			The need for open spaces and shade. Shade should be the main priority due to our climate, but is reducing the setback on the retail strip going to make walking in the area more comfortable. This will just result in airless, hot thoroughfares. Perhaps the authors of the draft should have a look at the front of the Zookeepers Cafe to see what all of Broome should look like.	The intention behind the ‘small scale retail strip’ is to replicate the development on Lot 301 Challenor Drive, which includes the Zookeepers’ Store café, as it provides an excellent example of active frontages. It is noted that the road reserve in that section of Sanctuary Road is substantial and approximately 50m in width, meaning that the lot boundary is directly adjacent to the al- fresco dining area. Furthermore, the draft Strategy places considerable emphasis on increasing shade along pedestrian thoroughfares and Section 4.11(b), which details enhancements to Sanctuary Road, states: The Concept Plan proposes improvements such as dual use paths with adequate shading on both siders of the road and provision of street trees, attractive street lighting, landscaping, and on street parking.	Support. No modifications required.
d			I don’t want to sit on the beach and see a 5 storey building. I can go to the East Coast for that. Create a difference in Broome and retain its unique architecture.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
e			Regarding changes to the amphitheatre, if Council was serious it would deal with the bureaucratic bastardy surrounding Kennedy Hill and revamp it into an entertainment venue, along the lines of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This would lock out developers from spoiling the rest of this area.	Kennedy Hill falls outside the study area, however it is noted that this land is owned by the State of Western Australia and managed by the Aboriginal Lands Trust, not the Shire.	Note submission.
f			Keep access to Cable Beach where it is as this will provide natural control of the number of vehicles on it.	Noted. As discussed in response to submission 8(d) above, the options identified are ‘initial’ and subject to further due diligence investigations. If a suitable alternative cannot be found it is likely that the access will remain in its current location.	Note submission.
g			As a weekly user of the grassed public area around the Surf Club, the last thing we require is a smelly fast food outlet diluting the rustic charm of the few underdeveloped areas around Broome. If Council was in touch with residents’, they would not have made it so difficult for the proposed night markets at the old croc park. This would have provided local small business opportunities and entertainment for the locals and tourists.	No fast food outlets are proposed as part of the draft Strategy. The draft Strategy does recommend a public trading hub in an under-ultilised portion of the Surf Club car park, which may include some food vendors. This is consistent with the desire to supply local small business opportunities and entertainment for the locals and tourists.	Support in part. No modifications required.
h			With an aging population, Broome is in need of a retirement village, something sadly missing.	‘Aged and dependent persons accommodation’ is an ‘X’ or ‘prohibited use’ in the Tourist zone under LPS6 as this use is not considered to be consistent with the objectives of the zone, being: To contribute to a desirable tourist destination through provision of visitor accommodation including caravan parks and associated retail and service facilities. ‘Aged and dependent persons accommodation’ is able to be considered in a number of other zones in the Broome townsite, including ‘Residential,’ ‘Mixed Use,’ ‘Town Centre’ and ‘Local Centre,’ however it is noted it is not the responsibility of the local government to develop such facilities.	Not support.
i			Perhaps Council should encourage Yawuru to develop a back packers’ camp out on their land near 12 mile and leave prime tourist areas for those who actually spend money in Broome.	As per submission 5(d) above.	Not support.
18	Graeme Campbell PO Box 1373 Broome WA 6725		Whilst the Strategy is supported in the main, there are two issues which I comment on.	Noted.	Note submission.
a			Formalise a Backpacker Camping Area – · Who will pay for it (ratepayers)? · Who will manage it in terms of caravan & camping legislation? · Noise, mess, parties, access to beach parties & Minyirr Park? · Who will want facilities next? o The RV Motor Home Group o Caravaners o Tents · This proposal is ill thought out & rewards “illegal” activity. · Have the proponents ever tried to put peg tents through hard sand, or hang their washing on the ground or trees? · There is plenty of space in Broome (except for Staircase to the Moon nights & possibly the race week). · The real fact is that these people do not want to pay and are very likely not to use the facility anyway.	As discussed in the response to submission 5(d) above, the feasibility of establishing such an area will be investigated as part of the Foreshore Master Plan. The points raised in this submission will be considered as part of this process. It is envisaged that, if such an area was established in the Surf Club car park, it would be hard stand only and therefore only self-contained vehicles, rather than tents, would be permitted. It is further envisaged that it could be governed by a permit system (not free) and that length of stay and times of operation would be restricted so the amenity of the area was not compromised.	Not support.
b			Issue of Access to Cable Beach – · Current access is supported as is a permit system for access. · Has the Tripartite Management Agreement been considered in area north of the rocks? · Access through the camp school is ridiculous due to location of camp school and Cable Beach Caravan Park and the width of Millington Road.	As discussed in the response to submission 8(d) above, if suitable alternative access cannot be sourced it is likely that the access ramp will remain in its present location. Council previously considered implementing a permit system for access in 2004, however resolved not to proceed with this in 2006 and this is not currently being considered. However, should Council wish for officers to investigate such a system this can be done subsequent to the finalisation of the draft Strategy. Officers have considered the management arrangements for the Yawuru Conservation Estate and any relocated access would have to be supported by the Yawuru Park Council and all Joint Management partners. As discussed in submission 9(a) above, it is acknowledged that there will be traffic impacts for any of the proposed ‘initial’ options and these will be considered as part of future due diligence investigations.	Note submission.
c			Further, the long term planning for Fairway (Broome North) isolates Millington at one end and development plan for Millington/Sanctuary area narrows road even further.	The draft Strategy considers that the amount of retail proposed in the Millington Road Development Plan far exceeds what is appropriate for the precinct in light of the current planning framework and population projections, and therefore recommends the Shire request the WAPC to revoke this plan. The draft Strategy also recognises the future realignment of Fairway Drive in Section 4.12(a). Notwithstanding, as stated above future traffic impacts will be considered as part of the due diligence investigations.	Note submission.
19	Louise Middleton PO Box 3172 Broome WA 6725
a			In order for the Broome Shire to implement the essence of State Coastal Planning Policy (State Planning Policy 2.6) they need to ensure that development and the location of coastal facilities takes into account coastal processes, landform stability, coastal hazards, climate changes and biophysical criteria. This Cable Beach Development Strategy has failed to uphold this policy. Broome Council needs a sustainable approach to managing the environmental risks associated with climate change impacts. A range of assessments to appropriately identify the constraints and possible impacts associated with climate change on the Cable Beach Development Strategy. Until, the Coastal Vulnerability Study and the Coastal Risk Management and Adaption Plan has been endorsed by the Shire Council and the community given access to these documents and consulted about the findings the Cable Beach Development Strategy remains incomplete, inaccurate and inadequate. It is unprofessional to refer the CVS & CHRMAP draft reports within the Cable Beach Development Strategy when these documents are still in draft form, have not been endorsed by the Shire and the community have not been consulted or advised about their findings. Only when the community has full and open access to these original CVS consultant’s reports and are consulted about the findings how can they make any informed suggestions or educated responses to the Cable Beach Development Strategy?	The Coastal Vulnerability Study (CVS) was formally received by Council in June 2016 and is publicly available via the Shire’s website. In accordance with State Planning Policy 2.6 (SPP2.6), coastal hazard risk management and adaptation planning (CHRMAP) is now required for areas that are shown to be at risk of coastal hazards, namely coastal inundation and erosion, over a 100 year planning timeframe. Based on the outcomes of the CVS, the Shire of Broome is currently commencing the CHRMAP process and Council in June 2016 received a Community Engagement Plan outlining how the community will be involved in this. The first community engagement activity (two Community Information Forums which will explain the CVS outcomes and the CHRMAP process) will be held in July 2016. The production of the CHRMAP is being overseen by the Department of Planning to ensure consistency with SPP2.6 and the CHRMAP Guidelines (WAPC 2014). The draft Strategy references the Shire’s plan to undertake a CHRMAP, and clearly states ‘the outcomes of the CHRMAP will influence how development of the public realm proceeds in the affected areas.’ This is reiterated multiple times throughout the draft Strategy.	Not support.
b			Unless there is a committed and bidding agreement between the Broome Shire and the airport owners to relocate the airport then Broome will be incapable to achieve future growth and the adaption requirements for raising sea levels and transitional change. This privately owned and operated airport will continue to have undue influence over Broome shire’s planning strategies and initiatives whilst they remain in their current location. As long as the airport stays in the middle of the town there can be no genuine planning options or strategies for the community or the Shire to pursue. There appears to be little amalgamation between the Broome shire’s planning department concept plans and the community’s identified aspirations or the enclosed Preliminary Community Engagement Outcomes Report.	The Broome International Airport is located outside Precinct 11, however the draft Strategy clearly recognises its current location as a barrier to connecting Cable Beach to Chinatown. The draft Strategy also recommends that a direct road link between the two precincts be created when the airport relocates, to function as an Ecological Cultural Corridor, a cycle/walkway, public transport route and road. It is noted that the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy which sets the framework for future planning in Broome is designed around the airport relocating, with future development in its current location to comprise a mix of residential, commercial and community uses.	Not support.
c			Broome has no area for which it can implement a strategic planned retreat from the raising sea levels and the eroding foreshore needed to preserve the viability of Broome into the future. Hazard risk management approach requires community understanding and engagement to be effective. Until the original and unmodified Coastal Vulnerability Study is made available to the Broome community, how is the community expected to engage effectively in this current consultation feedback process regarding the Cable Beach Development Strategy?	The CVS was formally received by Council in June 2016 and is publicly available via the Shire’s website. Planned retreat is one option in the adaptation hierarchy set out in SPP2.6. Other options include ‘avoiding’ new development in vulnerable areas, ‘accommodating’ risk through design and management strategies, and ‘protecting’ existing infrastructure through structures like sea walls. All of these options will be considered for the various coastal compartments through the development of the Broome Townsite CHRMAP and it is presumptive to state that ‘retreat’ is the only, or preferred, adaptation pathway.	Not support.
d			On one hand the Shire is developing a Youth Framework that will guide the Shire of Broome's involvement in youth services. And, on the other hand appears to be quite happy to suggest a busy access road to the beach through the Kimberley Camp School, an old and very much valued Broome institution.	As per submission 9(a).	Note submission.
e			There are major reasons why the Broome Shire Council should broaden their community consultation approach to this Cable Beach Development Strategy and hold open community consultations in order for the shire at engage with their community. There are some real advantages for the Broome council to be working with their community. Council needs to get the community on board to assist with achieving successful outcomes for Cable Beach Development Strategy. The power, willingness and capacity of the community to assist local government with its work on attracting tourists will ensure improved social, economic and environmental outcomes and a sustainable future for us all. Much of the Broome population lives in the coastal zones. Adaptation strategies around the coast will require the engagement and support of the broader community. The success of that engagement is linked to broad scale information provision and risk education. Wide sharing of information on risks, risk allocation, adaptation options and responsibilities will facilitate informed engagement in the difficult decisions.	An extensive preliminary community engagement program was undertaken prior to the preparation of the draft Strategy, and the draft Strategy further considers the outcomes of over 15 years of previous engagement for the Cable Beach Precinct. Additional community engagement will be undertaken as part of the development of the Cable Beach Foreshore Master Plan. This exceeds what is required under Council’s Community Engagement Policy. In terms of designing adaptation strategies to manage coastal hazard risk, community engagement will be a key component of the CHRMAP. Planned activities will inform the community about the existing risks, identify the value the community places on various coastal assets, identify community tolerance of the identified coastal hazard risks, identify potential adaptation options to address the risks and indicate the level of community support for these options. This is consistent with best practice in coastal planning as recommended in the CHRMAP Guidelines.	Note submission.
f			The transient population of Broome Shire, largely influenced by broad scale tourism drivers at the national and international scale holds significant implications for environmental resource use in the Shire, including demand for urban land, potable water, open space as well as scenic and natural amenity values. Increased population growth will serve to further constrain the availability and quality of bioregional resources amid shifting climatic conditions. Sustainable management of coastal resources will necessitate judicious and sensible allocation of sufficient land zoned and serviced to accommodate projected population growth away from highly sensitive areas, such as Roebuck Bay, wetlands, estuarine and flood prone areas, endangered ecological communities, biodiversity corridors and foreshore zones. It is vital that wetlands, estuaries, sand dunes, ecologically endangered communities, high conservation value vegetation, and patches/areas of poorly represented habitat are protected with the use of development and infrastructure free buffers. Buffering of habitat will allow for the migration of habitat under the impacts of climate change including sea level rise, drought, flooding, and climate shift. Buffers must be supported by policy so that they may be incorporated into the Broome Shire’s Environment Plan and Cable Beach Development Strategy Plans.	The Shire acknowledges the need to accommodate population growth away from environmentally sensitive areas, and has for many years enshrined habitat buffers in its planning framework through the existence of Environmental Cultural Corridors. The draft Strategy does not propose new urban development along the coastal foreshore, with the exception of potential development on Lots 2790 and 2791 Cable Beach Road West, which are to be transferred to Yawuru in freehold title as a result of the 2010 Indigenous Land Use Agreement. These lots are already zoned ‘Tourism’ under the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 6, however the draft Strategy provides the following guidance for this location: As the only development site west of Cable Beach Road West, it will be important that the development of tourist accommodation on this site is done in an environmentally sensitive manner that recognises and respects the dune environment and the adjacent Monsoon Vine Thickets. As these lots will also be affected by coastal hazards by 2110, development will also need to be consistent with the recommendations of the Broome Townsite CHRMAP for the ‘Cable Beach’ coastal compartment.	Support. No modifications required.
g			Broome Council needs a sustainable approach to managing the environmental risks associated with climate change impacts. A range of assessments to appropriately identify the constraints and possible impacts associated with climate change on Cable Beach Development Strategy. There is limited cohesion and compatibility between the Shire Community Strategic Plan recommendations and the Cable Beach Development Strategy. This Cable Beach Development Strategy presents some realistic planning approaches but it avoids the elephant in the plan - climate change, the need for adaptations strategies and a planned strategic retreat from the foreshores. Unless, the Broome Shire incorporates the latest science research in predicated sea level rise this Strategic Plan is lacking integrity. Significant community educational initiatives will become essential in ensuring community acceptance of necessary climate change adaptation measures, including coastal planned retreat. This Cable Beach Development Strategy does nothing to preparing the community for these coming changes and impacts. Western Australia released State Coastal Planning Policy (State Planning Policy 2.6) in 2003 to deal with the development and land use issues relating to coastal protection and management. It recognises CCC risks and includes SLR as a variable in calculating physical process setback factors with an SLR benchmark of 0.38 metres by 2100 measured from 2000 sea levels. In 2010, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) recommended that the SLR benchmark be amended in the Position Statement – State Planning Policy No. 2.6 State Coastal Planning Policy Schedule 1 Sea Level Rise which was based on findings in the technical paper, Sea Level Change in Western Australia: Application to Coastal Planning. The recommended SLR benchmark in the Position Statement is 0.9 metres by 2110 measured from 2010 sea levels. The Position Statement has been adopted by the W APC. The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance for decision making within the coastal zone. This includes the establishment of foreshore reserves, managing development and land use change, and protecting, conserving and enhancing coastal values. This policy is used to assess land use proposals and requires coastal development proponents to provide information about the impact of coastal processes including sea level rise”. This means that the developer needs to reference state government coastal planning policies, which say to expect 0.9 metre rise in sea levels by 2100. Cable Beach Development Strategy has failed to this. The policy was gazetted in July 2013. In order for the Broome Shire to implement the essence of State Coastal Planning Policy (State Planning Policy 2.6) they need to ensure that development and the location of coastal facilities takes into account coastal processes, landform stability, coastal hazards, climate changes and biophysical criteria. This Cable Beach Development Strategy has failed to uphold this policy. The key policies dealing with the incorporation of climate change risks into coastal development in Western Australia are the State Planning Policy 2: Environment and Natural Resources (2002) and State Planning Policy No. 2.6: State Coastal Planning Policy (2003) (State Coastal Planning Policy). The State Coastal Planning Policy is made under the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA). It is required to be given "due regard" in preparing local planning strategies and is relevant in determining planning approval applications under the planning and development system throughout Western Australia. The Broome Shire’s Cable Beach Development Strategy has not given "due regard".	The modelling done for the CVS considers vertical sea level rise of 0.15m by 2040, 0.4m by 2070 and 0.9m by 2110, which is consistent with the SPP2.6 and the Department of Transport’s 2010 Position Paper ‘Sea Level Change in Western Australia – Application to Coastal Planning.’ The outcomes of the CVS have been used to delineate the area of coastal hazard risk that will be covered by the Broome Townsite CHRMAP, which is being prepared in accordance with SPP2.6 and the WAPC CHRMAP Guidelines. Any proposed improvements to the Cable Beach Foreshore will need to be consistent with the adaptation pathway(s) that are selected for this coastal compartment through the Broome Townsite CHRMAP, and this is clearly acknowledged in the draft Strategy.	Note submission.
h			How Was the Strategy Developed? “It is clear that the choice of method is important, but success depends on the quality of the relationships underpinning the process.” Unsatisfying and often tokenistic ‘community consultation’ techniques have added to public distrust and cynicism about the Broome Shire‘s consultation process and policy. Very few people within the community have the time or the knowledge to respond in a written form to this 70 paged document. I do not understand why a community feed back sessions were not undertaken by the Shire in the two major shopping centre or taken back to Cable Beach for collective community responses. The Broome Community Strategic Community Plan (SCP) was designed to be a living plan that was intended to guide the development of the Shire of Broome community for the next ten years. However, this Cable Beach Development Strategy was not identified as a key priority for the community. There appears to be little amalgamation between the Broome shire’s planning department concept plans and the community’s identified aspirations or the enclosed Preliminary Community Engagement Outcomes Report.	The quotation included in the submission is not taken from the draft Strategy. As discussed above, community engagement for the preparation of the draft Strategy exceeded what is required under the Shire’s Community Engagement Policy and Local Planning Policy 8.23: Public Consultation – Planning Matters. The timeline in Section 1.1 of Part 2 of the draft Strategy further outlines community engagement the Shire has undertaken for the Cable Beach Precinct since 1998. The Strategic Community Plan listed ‘Enhance the Cable Beach Precinct’ as number 9 on the list of the ‘big projects and ideas’ the community wished to see undertaken in the next 10 years. The SCP further establishes the Strategy of ‘Develop and implement precinct based Development Strategies’ in Outcome 2.1. Under the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, the Strategic Community Plan directly informs the Corporate Business Plan which sets out the short to medium term priorities to achieve the aspirations of the community. The Corporate Business Plan lists ‘Develop a Cable Beach Development Plan Strategy and incorporate the review of the 2003 Cable Beach Development Plan’ as an action to achieve the Strategy described above.	Not support.
i			Broome International Airport Since 1998, for nearly twenty years, the Broome Community has waited for the relocation of the Broome airport from its present location to an area outside the town. The new airport was proposed to replace the existing airport within the Broome town site to allow for the northern expansion of Broome and to cope with anticipated demand for larger aircrafts and heavy lift helicopters movements required for future tourism and industry for the Kimberley area. The need for a new airport site was foreshadowed in the Waterbank Structure Plan, developed in 1999, which provided for long- term strategic planning for the expansion of the Broome town site and the surrounding area. Since the private sale of the airport in the 1990s the Broome community has been lead to believe through numerous planning documents that the existing airport site was to be redeveloped for residential, tourist and commercial purposes. The Broome Community Strategic Community Plan stated that the relocation of the airport was the highest priory of the community. The airport has not moved and the community has been told that the airport owners have no intention of moving and are retaining their clique determination to remain at least until 2025. Due to the fact that the airport has not relocated is proving to be highly detrimental to the planning, liveability, health and well being of the community and the RAMSAR Listed Roebuck Bay. The enjoyment of the visitors is being weakened because of the helicopter’s monotonous noise factors and this in turn is commercially damaging to the Broome brand and our shared economic base. The current visual amenity of the airport along Fredrick Street is appalling. The ever-increasing noise levels emanating for the airport is becoming increasing obnoxious and the air quality within the town centre and storm water runoff into the Roebuck Bay is accumulative toxic. The only actual way the airport can alleviate noise levels, accumulating air pollution and environmental impacts on Roebuck Bay is to relocate, sooner than later. This privately owned and operated airport will continue to have undue influence over Broome shire’s planning strategies and initiatives whilst they remain in their current location. The airport owners continue to build additional extensions to its existing location and than use these developments as they guiding excuse not to relocate. Therefore, this Cable Beach Development Strategy is senseless because what it is proposing for tourists is being drown out by the airport‘s helicopter operations. As long as the airport stays in the middle of the town there can be no genuine planning options or strategies for the community or the Shire to pursue. The airport owners are not only directly limiting the growth of the airport and the advancement of town planning but are also undermining our economic potential.	As discussed in the response to submission 19(b), the Shire’s planning framework is based on the premise that the Broome International Airport will relocate a site on the Broome Highway and this position has not varied. However, it is noted that the airport currently has an approved Development Plan in place that sets the timeframe for relocation at 2025. Discussions regarding potential noise, amenity and environmental impacts of the Airport are not relevant to consideration of the draft Strategy.	Not support.
j			Rising sea levels will bring significant change to Broome’s coastal zone in coming decades. Many of our coastal environments such as beaches, estuaries, coral reefs and wetlands are closely linked to sea level. There is a lack of knowledge in Broome as to how these environments will respond to sea-level rise, but the risk of beach loss, salinisation of wetlands and inundation of low-lying areas and reefs beyond their capacity to keep pace must be considered in local decision-making. Broome has no area for which it can implement a strategic planned retreat from the raising sea levels and the eroding foreshore needed to preserve the viability of Broome into the future. Planned or managed retreat involves a decision to withdraw, relocate or abandon assets that are at high risk of being affected by climate change hazards in the coastal zone. In the longer term, planned retreat often provides the most cost-effective approach to managing risks to medium to high-value assets exposed to inundation or erosion risk. Planned retreat, which can occur on a range of scales, can involve increased setback provisions, relocation of structures within properties, and rezoning of land. Unless there is a committed and bidding agreement between the Broome Shire and the airport owners to relocate the airport then Broome will be incapable to achieve future growth and the adaption requirements for raising sea levels and transitional change. The ability of the Broome Shire to implement a policy of Planned Retreat, in relation to this Cable Beach Strategic, is fundamental to being able to adapt to potential Climate Change implications. The Council needs to embrace the concept of Planned Retreat as a sustainable option for Broome.	As per submission 19(c) above.	Not support.
k			Chinatown Unless the Airport relocates, space for Chinatown’s expansion and better linkage through to both Cable Beach and Town Beach is physically and practically impossible. Interesting to note that under several other headings within this Strategic Plan the Shire’s Coastal Vulnerability Study and the CMHR have been referred to, however these reports are not mentioned in relationship to Chinatown. Given the fact that Chinatown is one of the most vulnerable sites within Broome in relation to raising sea levels, tidal surges and storm water inundation. I am uncertain why this inconvenient truth has been passed over.	Future impacts of coastal hazards in Chinatown are not covered in the draft Strategy as Chinatown falls outside of Precinct 11. Detailed planning for Chinatown has already been undertaken through the Chinatown Development Strategy (2013). The CVS clearly outlines the risks to Chinatown and these will be considered as part of the Broome Townsite CHRMAP.	Not support.
l			Ecological Corridor, “In order to counteract fragmentation, the establishment of ecological interconnecting corridors is important”. The idea to establish corridors started to develop over 30 years ago in Broome. However, those original cultural and ecological corridors have been effectively wiped out, interrupted, developed upon and fragmented over the years. Ecological corridors are meant to strengthen the interconnection of habitats. However, in Broome those connecting neighbouring nature reserves through corridors have been shattered. This is just embellished language within the report that has with no substance. A map needs to be developed to illustrate how this multi-functional and designated Ecological Corridor is envisaged, only than can the community give an informed opinion.	The quotation included in the submission is not taken from the draft Strategy. It is noted the same Environmental Cultural Corridors (ECCs) that were included in Town Planning Scheme No. 4 (1999) have been carried across into Local Planning Scheme No. 6 (with the exception of Lot 502 Gubinge Road which is scheduled to be transferred to Yawuru in freehold as part of the 2010 Indigenous Land Use Agreement.) ECCs have further been integrated into the planning for Broome North and will continue to be required in any new estates.	Not support.
m			Built Form Councils could be liable for not providing flood data and for permitting a vulnerable development to go ahead, the developer for building it, the homeowners for not realising the risk, the building code authority, the banks for financing the development and the mortgages, or the insurers. There’s definitely an immense requirement for the Broome Shire to show leadership and responsibility on this.	The CVS shows where flooding due to coastal inundation is predicted to occur, and new development will not be permitted in these locations unless it is consistent with an endorsed CHRMAP. No coastal inundation is predicted in the Cable Beach Precinct as the high relief of the dune system will provide adequate protection from elevated water levels. The CVS indicates that there will be some localised inundation in the Cable Beach Precinct due to stormwater runoff, mostly along existing drainage channels. The Shire is currently undertaking a District Stormwater Management Strategy which will consider stormwater inundation in greater detail and look at mitigation measures for areas at the greatest risk. Local Planning Scheme No. 6 already requires the Shire to have due regard for the following: the suitability of land for the development taking into account the possible risk of flooding, tidal inundation, subsidence, landslip, bush fire, soil erosion, land degradation or any other risk. New development in areas shown to be at risk of stormwater flooding will need to demonstrate that it can successfully manage this risk to be able to satisfy the above.	Note submission.
n			Shire of Broome Direction Investigate the relocation of road access onto Cable Beach to a location north of the Cable Beach Amphitheatre. It needs to be understood that any access to the beach for motor cars can also be an avenue for salt water intrusion during storm and tide surges. These types of roads usually end up acting as unintentional storm water drainage system.	Noted. The design of any potential new access ways will be considered at subsequent stages of the process.	Note submission.
o			Public Realm - Surf Life Saving Club Who holds the title for this piece of land in which the Surf Life Saving is currently located? This needs to be clarified, as it is common knowledge that this sand dune had been flatten illegally by the Broome Shire in the late 1980s. Is the Shire sure they hold the Land Title? What is the current Lease Agreement with the SLC? Who will pay for the proposed redevelopment of the SLC? The Shire or the SLC?	The Surf Club is located on Reserve 36477, which is a Crown Reserve with a Management Order in favour of the Shire of Broome for the purpose of ‘Recreation, Car Parking and Drainage.’ The Management Order grants the Shire power to lease for a period of up to 21 years with approval from the Minister for Lands. The boundaries of Reserve 36477 extend approximately 64m seaward of the footprint of the Surf Club. The Shire currently leases the Surf Club building to the Broome Surf Life Saving Club. The redevelopment of the Surf Club is conceptual at this stage so it is has not been determined who will pay for it, should it progress. However, as noted above the draft Strategy does not commit Council to any expenditure and any infrastructure projects will have to be considered as part of future revisions to the Corporate Business Plan and included in the relevant annual budget.	Note submission.
p			Development Control Provisions Consider Coastal Hazard Risk In The Design And Siting Of New Development and Infrastructure. Until, the Coastal Vulnerability Study and the Coastal Risk Management and Adaption Plan has been endorsed by the Shire Council and the community given access to these documents and consulted about the findings the Cable Beach Development Strategy remains incomplete, inaccurate and inadequate.	As per submission 19(a) above.	Not support.
q			“Use the Cable Beach Amphitheatre As The Primary Location For Large Events.” Why should the Cable Beach Amphitheatre be considered the primary location for large events when the Town Oval, the Turf Club and Town Beach are far more assessable to many more residents? This should be changed to say Use the Cable Beach Amphitheatre as one of the primary location for large events. It should also be noted that this site is extremely vulnerable to storm surges and has collapsed several times over the years undermining the road foundations and dragging foundations out to sea.	The intent of this action is that the Amphitheatre will be the primary location for large events in the Cable Beach Precinct as it is acknowledged there are other venues around Broome where events are supported and encouraged. It is recommended that this action be amended to clarify this.	Support. Recommend amending Action iii. of 3.8.1 to state: iii. Use the Cable Beach Amphitheatre as the primary location for large events in the Precinct.
r			“Where New Development Proposes To Discharge Stormwater into The Shire’s Drainage System, A Headworks Charge Will Be Imposed As A Condition Of Development Approval. “ A financial fee payable to the Shire does not address the pollution issue associated in the storm waters being directed straight out to sea. Nor does it foster the concept of water harvesting and good water management. In the age of climate change we should be incorporating water harvesting concepts that encourages what little rain we have in Broome to remain on land to recharge aquifers.	The District Stormwater Management Strategy will include water quality modelling to investigate discharge into Roebuck Bay and make recommendations as to where improvements to the existing drainage network could be considered to provide benefit in this regard. However given Broome’s location, available land and existing drainage network it will not be possible to eliminate stormwater discharge into the ocean and Bay completely. The Shire already has an ‘Aquifer Recharge’ Special Control Area (SCA) in its local planning scheme, which is described as follows: 6.2.6.2 Land situated within the Drainage Aquifer Recharge Area is required principally for the purpose of a drainage compensation area and aquifer recharge area. The intensity of development within this area is to be limited at the discretion of the local government to an extent which does not detrimentally affect the drainage and recharge purpose of the area. The CVS contained a hydro-geological report which considered, amongst other things, where the highest amounts of recharge were experienced in the Broome peninsula and it is the Shire’s intent to review the extents of the ‘Aquifer Recharge’ SCA in accordance with these findings.	Not support.
s			Shire of Broome Direction Shire of Broome Direction – Public Realm Prepare a Foreshore Master Plan For The Cable Beach Foreshore (Reserve 36477) That Explores The Concepts Outlined In The Concept Plan (Figure 5) And Provides A Detailed Basis For Undertaking Improvements To The Public Realm. Land use planning is the appropriate way to prepare for the long term climate change adaptation Preparing a Foreshore master Plan without taking into account the projected impact of raising sea level is immature and ill advised. Climate change adds an additional source of unknowns for decision makers to manage and planners must accept uncertainty as inherent to the climate change problem. While Broome certainly will not be immune from the adverse impacts of climate change, if we manage the challenges well it has the potential to enhance our liveability advantages relative to other places in the Kimberley. With good planning and preparation we can take steps to maximize our natural comparative advantages. The Broome Shire needs to respond to the opportunities and challenges of climate change in a way that enhances the community’s prosperity and resilience. Our aspirations is for the Broome community to be the best in the state of Western Australia in responding to climate change, and prepared to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities climate change presents. We can outsource our problems to a new generation of green engineers, designers, and architects, but we will only see broad, lasting changes when the people of Broome create a vision for the future and lead the process for change and adaptation. Hazard risk management approach requires community understanding and engagement to be effective. Until the original and unmodified Coastal Vulnerability Study is made available to the Broome community, how is the community expected to engage effectively in this current consultation feedback process regarding the Cable Beach Development Strategy? The community has not had access to the CVS Report or its findings and do not understand the coastal hazards risks predicted or the social, economic and environmental consequence of those hazards. Therefore, how can the community be expected to manage and adapt when information is being withheld and they have not been consulted? Only when the community has full and open access to these original consultant’s reports and are consulted about their findings can they make any informed suggestions or educated responses to the Cable Beach Development Strategy?	The CVS was formally received by Council in June 2016 and is publicly available via the Shire’s website. The Broome Townsite CHRMAP has commenced and much of the background research and community engagement will have been completed prior to the commencement of the Foreshore Master Plan (FMP). As such, it will be possible for the FMP to integrate with the CHRMAP outcomes.	Not support.
t			Image 6: Interactive Signage It is important to note that there are very limited and poorly preserved dinosaurs tracks at Cable Beach. There are world significant tracksites within the Broome area that need interactive signage and updating. An interactive signage in Image 6 would be not appropriate at Cable Beach. If this type of signage is planned it must be done in consultations with the Dinosaur Coast Management Group and the University of Queensland, to ensure that the information is true and correct.	Image 6 is intended for illustrative purposes and is not to reference dinosaur trackways. However, should the Dinosaur Coast Management Group/University of Queensland wish to participate in the development of the Foreshore Master Plan, they are welcome to do so.	Note submission.
u			Concept Plan The Foreshore Master Plan and the Shire will need to ensure that preparation and delivery of this Plan implements and upholds the State Planning Policy 2.6 – State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP2.6), Communication and community consultation as prescribed in the legislation.	As per submission 19(a) above.	Note submission.
v			Manage Coastal Hazard Risk The community has not had access to the CVS Report or its findings and do not understand the coastal hazards risks predicted or the social, economic and environmental consequence of those hazards. Therefore, how can the community be expected to manage and adapt when information is being withheld and they have not been consulted? This CVS was available to the Shire in the development of Town Planning 6 and the community was not given access to these findings or report during the community consultations. Only when the community has full and open access to these original consultant’s reports and are consulted about their findings can they make any informed suggestions or educated responses to the Cable Beach Development Strategy? This raises other concerns pertaining to who actually has had contact to these reports findings and has this created economic advantages for an elite few?	As per submission 19(a) above.	Not support.
w			Relocate Vehicle Access On one hand the Shire is developing a Youth Framework that will guide the Shire of Broome's involvement in youth services. And, on the other hand appears to be quite happy to suggest a busy access road to the beach through the Kimberley Camp School, an old and very much valued Broome institution. It would be interesting to note what the Broome Youth Advisory Council would say about this. I believe that this particular proposal will not be welcomed or supported by the community and would be vigorously opposed. Interesting to note that parents have expressed children’s safety issues with backpackers in the car park at Cable Beach, I am far more concerned with the safety of children when a major road utilizing the Camp School as thoroughfare. I do Not support the concept of creating a public access through a sensitive sand dune system because what will stop vehicles having access to the entire system, creating even more informal environmentally destructive tracks. Who and how will this be managed or monitored. The Shire needs to close these informal tracks and in association Yawuru and commerce rehabilitation program and assign rangers for monitoring and compliance.	The draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’ Section 4.4 acknowledges there are constraints associated with the options presented, including adverse impacts on the amenity of the Camp School and adverse environmental impacts associated with crossing the dune system. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however until further due diligence investigations can be carried out, removing options is Not supported. The Broome Youth Advisory Council will be invited to participate in the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
x			Upgrades to Amphitheatre Not appropriate until Coastal vulnerability Study is released.	As per submission 19(a) above.	Not support.
y			Pedestrian Links This area has substantial Monsoon Vine Thicket pockets that need to be protected, appreciated and cherished. The Monsoonal Vine Thicket in this location has been placed under enormous strain since the development of the Surf Life saving club was built.	The Monsoon Vine Thickets are already protected through the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and in the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 6 through Special Control Area No. 7 – Landscape Protection Area. Clause 6.2.7.2 states, with respect to this SCA: A person must not fill, clear, drain or carry out earthworks, construct any building or levee, damage a tree, shrub, or indigenous vegetation, on land within a Landscape Protection Area without the approval of Council. Notwithstanding this, a cleared path already exists in this location providing pedestrian access to the beach from Murray Road and this path is included in the Nagula Trails through Minyirr Park. It is considered that this path can be maintained without harming the vine thickets.	Support. No modifications required.
z			Many of these pressures will continue to increase. The natural composition and function of the ecological community have been significantly depleted across its full range. This has occurred for a number of reasons including clearing of native vegetation, inappropriate fire regimes, non–native or invasive species, climate change, water diversion, pollution and urban/tourism development. Because of this Cable Beach Development Strategy this ecological community will continue to be affected by a rapid and significant reduction in geographic distribution and/or ecological function.	The draft Strategy does not proposed any development in the location of the vine thickets and as discussed above these sensitive areas are already protected under Commonwealth legislation and through Local Planning Scheme No. 6.	Not support.
aa			Surf Club Redevelopment It must be noted that the original Surf club building was totally illegal and the sand dunes were bulldozed and flatten illegally. It does not surprise me that this area is one of the only places along Cable Beach that is currently being heavy impacted upon by storm and tidal surges. What CHRMAP report? And what actions? Who holds the title for this piece of land in which the Surf Life Savings is currently located? This needs to be clarified, as it is common knowledge that this sand dune had been flatten illegally by the Broome Shire in the late 1980s. Is the Shire sure they hold the Land Title? What are the current Lease Agreement with the SLC?	The CHRMAP is discussed in response to submission 19(a) above. The Surf Club is discussed in response to submission 19(o).	Not support.
bb			Road Realignments and Extensions Cable Beach Road West to Chinatown Due to the fact that the airport has not relocated is proving to be highly detrimental to the planning, liveability, health and well being of the community. The enjoyment of the visitors is being weakened because of aircraft noise factors and this in turn is commercially damaging to the Broome brand and small business owners. Unless the Airport relocates, space for Chinatown’s expansion and better linkage through to both Cable Beach and Town Beach is physically and practically impossible. In all reality, Broome cannot address the necessary climate modifications and adaptation issues until the airport is moved whereby providing the opportunity for a planned retreat from the coastal strips. Unless there is a committed and binding agreement between the Broome Shire and the airport owners to relocate the airport then Broome will be incapable of achieving future growth and the adaption requirements for raising sea levels and transitional change.	As per submission 19(b) above.	Not support.
cc			Sensitive Redevelopment of the Old Crocodile Park This property is privately owned, is currently not up for sale and lease. If sold its the new owners who will make the decisions as to how to redevelop, not the Shire. An increase in height to 5 storeys development is Not supported or necessary and will open a flood gate for others to follow. Planning scheme 6 currently has a height of 3 storeys, even this height is Not supported. A Visual interpretation of this concept will need to be undertaken to understand how this development will be seen from Cable Beach. An uninterrupted skyline is of great value to residents and visitors alike. Cable Beach is valued for its open visors and space. A 5 storey development will create a lot of community anxiety and would be stalwartly opposed	As per submission 3(a) above and 5(c) above.	Not support.
dd			Yawuru Tourist Development This development will be problematic because it contains several Monsoonal Vine Thicket pockets and will undermine the stability of the Holocene sand dune system. The current sand dune system that runs along the west side is under consider stress because of reduced rainfall, fires and the altered drainage systems which have affectedly redirected water flow down drainage cannels and away from the Vine Thicket itself. Drainage issues already exist in this location and will continue to be a major issue for this site because currently water travels towards the coast.	The sensitivity of this site is acknowledged in the draft Strategy and Section 4.16 states: As the only development site west of Cable Beach Road West, it will be important that the development of tourist accommodation on this site is done in an environmentally sensitive manner that recognises and respects the dune environment and the adjacent Monsoon Vine Thickets. The site will also be covered by the Broome Townsite CHRMAP (as it is subject to erosion risk) and will have to consider the outcomes of the District Stormwater Management Strategy, as it is subject to inundation from stormwater runoff.	Support in part. No modifications required.
ee			Car Parking Analysis and Reconfiguration Car parking should be kept at its current level. Introducing more car parking discourages the need to address public transport and will create additional drainage and storm water issues.	The amount and configuration of car parking will be considered in the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
ff			Concept Plan Implementation This Cable Beach Development Strategy and the Shire are not implementing or upholding the State Planning Policy 2.6 – State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP2.6), Communication and consultation as prescribed in the legislation.	As per submission 19(a) above.	Not support.
gg			It is unprofessional to refer the CVS & CHRMAP draft reports within the Cable Beach Development Strategy when these documents are still in draft form, have not been endorsed by the Shire and the community have not been consulted or advised about their findings. Hazard risk management approach requires community understanding and engagement to be effective. Until the original and unmodified Coastal Vulnerability Study is made available to the Broome community, how is the community expected to engage effectively in this current consultation feedback process regarding the Cable Beach Development Strategy	As per submission 19(a) above.	Not support.
hh			Other Areas – Broome International Airport Land and Old Broome “this land is ‘shovel ready’ to provide additional opportunities to address the remaining shortfall in retail floor space until 2031” This shovel ready land is a criminal eye sore and to think that ratepayers paid 800,000 for this is preposterous. Commercial operations on these lots are highly unlikely in the near future given the down turn of the Broome commercial property market. Landscape and visual impacts often occur on a cumulative, drip-feed basis: deaths of the landscape by a thousand cuts.	Development of this land for large format retail is consistent with its zoning of ‘Service Commercial’ under Local Planning Scheme No. 6 and the recommendations of the Local Planning Strategy. There is currently a subdivision approval in place and drainage works were undertaken in accordance with this approval.	Not support.
ii			Aircraft noise was and has been tolerated by the Broome community for many years and most people made this allowance. However, once the heavy lift helicopters came to town this forbearance no longer exists. This was clearly indicated in the Community Strategy Plan were 48% of people listed the relocation of the airport as their top priority. The effects of noise pollution include: Loss of concentration, sleep disturbance, anger, frustration and powerlessness to control the noise, fear of accidents and of potential increase in frequency of noise, mental health diminished educational achievement. Noise above 80db increases aggressive behaviour. Many residents have said that they were not prepared to continue to make further quality of life concessions to tolerate higher noise levels, in order to accommodate more industrial activities.	Concerns over noise from the Broome International Airport are not relevant to consideration of the draft Strategy.	Not support.
jj			There is serious talk in town to launch a Class Action against the Airport and the Shire for not upholding the original agreement associated to the sale of the Airport made by the private owners, the shire and the Federal government.	Concerns over the operations of the Broome International Airport are not relevant to consideration of the draft Strategy.	Not support.
kk			The often extensive use of space in order to accommodate more tourist activities will eventually degrade the physical environment which is one of the primary attraction points, in simple words: too much tourism will kill tourism anyway. Tourism should contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection, and provide the necessary means for that. As a tourist taking an early morning walk around 6am along Cable Beach, interrupted by the noise of heavy lifting helicopters just metres above them. Coffee and morning tea in Chinatown droned out with taxiing helicopters. A cool evening, in the world’s oldest picture garden interjected by helicopter training flights. Al fresco, dining in Chinatown, exposed to 45 minutes of monotonous helicopters noise. A quiet Sunday morning sleep broken by droning helicopters. This is the current situation for many tourists in Broome. The airport is not just cutting the future growth, opportunities and the town in half it is currently playing a major role in devastating the ambiance of Broome and its potential tourism future.	Concerns over noise from the Broome International Airport are not relevant to consideration of the draft Strategy.	Not support.
20	Allan Griffiths PO Box 1130 Broome WA 6725
a			I have been making submissions on behalf of a number of owners of “underdeveloped” land in the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct for the past 20 years and nothing has changed. When will Broome dictate its own policies based on seasonal commercial influences, population base and economic realities, rather than succumbing to the unproductive policies of Tourism WA and its influence on the WAPC? Nothing has changed but the industry continues to change, e.g. Airbnb. Should it not be the Shire’s responsibility to create conditions that promote and support development, not suppress it? It seems incredible we have yet another strategy plan being proposed for the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct when there has been NO DEVELOPMENT of any consequence or influence that has been undertaken in the precinct in recent times. Surely this must send the message that the contents and recommendations included in all the previous plans have had no impact whatsoever, nothing has happened either in the “public” domain or on freehold land. The “Draft Strategy” recognises and notes some of the reasons why there is no commercial development, without which many of the recommendations for enhancing street frontages will not happen as they are to be paid for by the developer or the Shire will require the additional rate revenue to be able to undertake any of the proposed initiatives.	The Shire has set its own policies for the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct by formalising the 60% tourist development – 40% permanent residential split in Local Planning Scheme No. 6. The draft Strategy recognises there are concerns about this in the development industry (and have been for some time), however without this restriction there will be no way to ensure the primary tourism function of the area is maintained. The draft Strategy has provided some incentives to encourage development, including a relaxation of height restrictions on the Old Crocodile Park site, and a density bonus to those who provide an active commercial use along a ‘Priority Active Frontage.’ In response to the submissions received (refer 13(a) and 13(b)), officers are recommending further incentives such as: · Considering commercial development along a ‘Priority Active Frontage’ to be a ‘tourist land use’, which will allow a developer to build the commercial component in tandem with the permanent residential component as ‘Stage 1’ of an integrated development; and · Not requiring tourist accommodation to be provided along the ‘small scale retail strip’ as long as development meets the requirements of the Shire. These incentives allow more flexibility within the existing ‘Tourism’ zone.	Not support.
b			If nothing changes, nothing changes. The market has changed and will continue to evolve rapidly in ways we cannot yet image, e.g. the viral spread of such products as Airbnb and Uber on the holiday accommodation and public transport sectors, virtual real estate agents who operate without an “office” and travel agents and retailers that are competing with direct buyer via the internet are just some examples of industries that are being forced to change to very different consumer expectations. It could be said that ‘locking up’ all the undeveloped or underdeveloped land in the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct is akin to reserving it for car manufacturing.	That industries change is acknowledged. Notwithstanding this, the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy sets the strategic planning direction for the next 10-15 years and this Strategy clearly establishes the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct will be ‘the major leisure tourism area of the Shire, including hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist accommodation and leisure tourism activities on and around Cable Beach.’ The only way to ensure this occurs is to maintain the ‘Tourism’ zoning.	Not support.
c			An “Integrated Development” in accordance with the definition as described in Section 3.4 of the Draft is a major and overwhelming obstacle to develop as the policy that determines what it is a “Preferred Use” represents the reason that that they have not taken place, it is not about site coverage or plot ratios, it is about the restrictions on “use” and all the funding and selling objections that go with it.	Officers understand that one of the main concerns regarding financing is the inability to undertake the residential development component prior to the short stay accommodation component. Should Council support the recommendation of officers in response to submission 13(a), this will now be able to be done as ‘Stage 2’ along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ if Stage 1 of the development contains a tourist-orientated commercial use fronting the street.	Not support.
d			Accommodation is a market driven industry and we are trying to manipulate and control it in an environment that has significant challenges when compared to destinations competing for the same $’s. Cost of construction, headworks charges, building specifications, cost of power, climate, isolation are among the most well known and yet we continue to propose the same policies, in different formats and with few unrealistic changes and expect things to change.	The Shire’s position is consistent with that of the Western Australian Planning Commission and the allowance for 40% of the site area and number of units to be used for permanent residential on every site zoned ‘Tourism’ is more generous than the percentage allowed in many local governments.	Not support.
e			To think that allowing a 5 storey building on Lot 2212, or the old Crocodile Park will make development more feasible suggests that those drafting these proposals have absolutely no experience with the commercial realities of undertaking a project in a market place that will ALWAYS face the challenges of a remote location and seasonal and sometimes extreme climate conditions. The cost of construction goes up exponentially with each additional level when it is required to conform to cyclone category building standards, and then there is of course the additional headworks, air-conditioning and power costs but no real increase in the percentage of revenue generated as against cost per room. Just a greater risk of loss from under utilised public facilities such as incorporated street frontage restaurants, bars or cafes because of the wet season and the lack of the required “critical mass” of permanent residents in the immediate area.	Developers will always have to conduct their own feasibility assessments when determining if a project is viable. There is already a ‘critical mass’ of permanent residents in the adjoining Sunset Park Estate and the emerging Broome North Estate. The implementation Local Development Plan No. 3 for Broome North will see Tanami Drive connected to Sanctuary Road providing a direct road link to the heart of the Cable Beach Precinct. When fully developed, it is envisaged that Broome North will provide approximately 4,500 new dwellings, with the future development of the Yawuru freehold land on Gubinge Road directly adjacent to the Precinct yielding approximately 750 dwellings. This is essentially a doubling of the existing dwellings in Broome and will comprise the bulk of new residential development in the town for the next 20 years and beyond. It is considered that this will provide a sufficient population to support businesses in Cable Beach outside the peak tourist season.	Not support.
f			If anyone is naive enough to think that residents in Cable Beach will drive to Broome North to shop or Broome North residents will travel in great enough numbers to Cable Beach to support retailers has no experience or is ignoring human behaviour patterns that is the available and consistent evidence in Broome. There are examples available to us every day that could well be the subject of yet another “study” but the reality is that the “commercial” facilities, other than Child Care, in Roebuck Estate have been less than successful and the area has, and has had a much higher level of population than Broome North is likely to have for some years. Having a price competitive supermarket located in Broome North is also a challenge in terms of financial feasibility and the residents will travel to the majors to shop more cost effectively, they are generally not well healed tourists so won’t shop at Cable Beach Precinct facilities either as the cost of rent (in order to gain a reasonable return on investment into built form) will require business operators to charge a premium. The seasonal factors will also be an obstacle to the viability of retailers in the Cable Beach Precinct. Residents of Broome will Not support retailers unless they can park in close proximity. In contrast residents in Perth are quite accustomed to supporting centres such as Galleria and Garden City where they may have to park up to 150 or more meters from the entry to the centre and then walk a similar distance once inside. Broome North or Waranyjarri WILL NOT provide the critical mass required to support even a “small scale retail strip” all year.	Current businesses in the Cable Beach Precinct such as Zanders, the Sunset Bar, Diver’s Tavern, Zeebar and the Zookeeper’s Store attract patrons from all over Broome. ‘Placemaking’ is gaining popularity as a discipline of urban design that focuses on the social and cultural importance of lively neighbourhoods and inviting public spaces that are not designed around cars. One of the principles of placemaking is ‘the power of 10’ which stresses the importance of offering a variety of things (10 focal points) to do in one location. It can be argued that Local Centres such as the one in Roebuck Estate did not do this effectively, and hence have not experienced continued success. The draft Strategy seeks to encourage a variety of activities in the Cable Beach Precinct, to create a lively environment that will appeal to both tourists and residents. The draft Strategy allows for parking relating to active land uses along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ to be located in the road reserve which will be in proximity to the development.	Not support.
g			Cable Beach Tourism Precinct requires a critical mass of permanent residents and these residents may well be investors in “developments” that are multi user, i.e. visitor or permanent. It is about design and form and not about restricting use. The market will determine “use” and if the market matures and develops through such events as direct flights to international air transport hubs, so as to provide competitive air fares, efficient travel routes and consumers from less comfortable climates (even in the wet season) then the market will provide a higher and better use for property owners that “residential” and it will adapt accordingly. There is no need to change the “zoning” from Tourism and there are many avenues available to protect that zoning from future threat, e.g. Chinatown and the Heritage WA Memorial on all C/T’s.	A critical mass of permanent residents can be obtained from the 40% as well as from the adjoining residential areas, which as discussed in response to submission 20(e) above will double the supply of existing dwellings in Broome. Officers considered a market-based approach as set out, and have not recommended support for this approach based on the following: · It is inconsistent with the strategic direction established in the Local Planning Strategy and the WAPC’s position on planning for tourism; · There is considered to be a sufficient residential land supply in Broome and as such there is no need to allow ‘Tourism’ land to be developed solely for residential purposes; · If developments are built predominantly to support residential use, they are unlikely to provide the necessary facilities required for transition to tourism at a later date, such as reception areas, laundry/cleaning facilities, restaurants and other guest amenities such as day spas. Essentially these developments will be, at most, self-contained holiday apartments which will not provide the range of accommodation options that is considered desirable under the Local Planning Strategy. · Additionally these developments will likely be strata titled with no provision made in the Management Statement for common facilities or viable management arrangements. · There will be further no incentive for a developer to provide active land uses along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ which are considered key to enhance the amenity of the area and provide a level of activation that is appropriate for a world-class tourist destination. · There is no viable mechanism for putting a notification on title for possible future tourism use.	Not support.
h			If the Shire is serious about creating an inviting, vibrant and progressive Cable Beach Precinct any study or strategy should be identifying WHY IT IS NOT HAPPENING rather than asking for further submissions on yet another “Development Strategy” that will generate the same result and actions as those done in the past. The Shire needs to create an environment that is at least inviting to potential developers to consider taking the substantial risks involved in any development in Broome in the foreseeable future. To do this the Shire, WAPC and Tourism WA need to recognise and accept that Broome and indeed the Kimberley is not south of the 26^th parallel and is highly influenced by factors that have a much greater commercial impact than in the south of the state. Unless the “obstacle” are addressed and removed the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct will remain basically unchanged for the foreseeable future.	Refer responses above.	Not support.
i			Why is it that destinations such as Cairns, Port Douglas, Noosa and for that matter any other state in Australia have tourism product fully integrated with permanent residential, retail, and commercial developments and activities. Just visit the waterfront precinct of the Esplanade in Cairns for a glaring example and they have a much larger permanent population than Broome is ever likely to have. We are putting the cart before the horse, so to speak, yet again.	The intention of the draft Strategy is to create just that. The ‘Tourism’ zoning allows for ‘mixed use’ development including tourist accommodation, permanent residential and a range of retail and commercial uses. It is noted that (for example) the Esplanade in Cairns is a part of the City Centre, whilst in Broome the Cable Beach Precinct is geographically separate from the Town Centre of Chinatown. It is a challenge to both revitalise Chinatown as Broome’s premier activity centre and enhance the Cable Beach Precinct so to create activity and interest to support the tourism industry.	Not support.
j			I have also attached an email from the Douglas family, owners of the Old Crocodile Park just in case they do not submit it through their own frustrations and also an example of what the federal government see as the parameters for serious studies into tourism shortcomings. You are just dishing us up more of the same with a few extra frills to justify the resources and costs of undertaking yet another unproductive assessment.	The attachment concerns the Commonwealth seeking consultancy services to undertake an audit of Australian Capital Territory tourism products and experiences. This is not relevant to consideration of the draft Strategy. It is further noted that the draft Strategy was not prepared by consultants with the only cost to Council being staff time.	Not support.
21	Regan Grant & Melita Grant PO Box 3412 Broome WA 6725
a			Would love to see all proposed works to the Cable Beach area implemented. Especially more entertainment/markets etc at amphitheatre, more choice of restaurants & bars at the beach, improvements to Surf Club & somewhere for campers/backpackers to stay at a cheaper cost.	Noted.	Support. No modifications required.
b			Some other things we think would be great would be a water park, or stinger/croc safe swimming area at Cable Beach (similar to Darwin), to attract visitors in the wet season & something for local kids to do. Also BBQ’s at Cable Beach & Sunset Park! Don’t mind paying $1 etc for gas.	Potential public realm improvements will be further explored through the development of the Foreshore Master Plan for Cable Beach. However, it should be noted that this is unlikely to include a water park, given the provision for the existing Town Beach water park to be expanded in the 2014 Old Broome Development Strategy. The draft Strategy includes a recommendation for a barbeque at Cable Beach in Section 4.6(b) – Public Amenities.	Support in part. No modifications required.
22	Janie Dumbrell PO Box 5047 Falcon WA 6210
a			I support the proposed Cable Beach development Strategy. Of particular interest to me is safe pedestrian and cycle ways within the precinct. Millington Road needs a shared pathway to link with the proposed pedestrian access to the north of the precinct at proposal # 7.	There is already a path on the eastern side of Millington Road which extends to the intersection of Frangipani Drive. The Shire has no current plans to upgrade this path, however this would likely need to be reconsidered if the beach vehicle access was relocated to north of the Camp School.	Note submission.
b			A means of transport from Cable Beach to Gantheaume Point has often been a topic of discussion by people utilising the beach for exercise and leisure. This is a missed opportunity to engage more people including tourists in beach activities and spread those activities along the entire length of the beach. During the dry season many boats and yachts visit Gantheaume and the crew of these vessels have no way of getting into town for provisions or to visit places of interest/tourism. A bus service between Gantheaume and Cable Beach bus port would provide a connection to the town bus service.	This idea could represent a business opportunity for a private operator, however it is not within the role or capacity of the Shire to provide this service. The draft Strategy considers extending activities on Cable Beach to the south of where they currently take place.	Note submission.
c			The connection between Cable Beach and town is important. Humans by nature will take the shortest route. We currently utilise Fairway Drive, Jigal Drive and Sandpiper Ave to get to town. Perhaps a dedicated access road via the Yawuru land then parallel to Sandpiper would be worth considering?	The draft Strategy acknowledges this and recommends two road connections between Cable Beach and Chinatown, one from Cable Beach Road West through the current Broome International Airport, and one from Djiagween Road to Spoonbill Avenue. A direct road link parallel to Sandpiper Avenue will not be possible as the ‘Western Triangle’ subdivision has been constructed in that location.	Support in part. No modifications required.
d			Finally – this is not within the focus or scope of this strategy but the economic future of Broome would be brighter if the airport regained its international rating and received flights from Malaysia, China, Japan etc. This would provide a huge boost to tourism. International tourists invest more in their holiday experience and will inject much more financially per visit than domestic visitors.	The Shire is supportive of international flight connections, however as noted this is not a matter that can be dealt with through the draft Strategy.	Note submission.
23	Ross Forbes- Stephen Cable Beachside Villas PO Box 2364 Broome WA 6725		I support the proposal with the following comments and reservations:
a			Rubbish Bins – there is no inclusion in this proposal for managing public rubbish removal. Currently there are only about 10 street side public rubbish bins located in the entire Cable Beach Tourism Precinct. This is simply not enough. Often these bins are full and there is a huge amount of rubbish left by tourists and residents on the verges and park lands. This area has a very high level of foot traffic, and many places available to purchase takeaway products, such as drinks, food, alcohol. Unfortunately, most people are lazy and if they cannot see a rubbish bin nearby, then they will just drop litter where they are. Rubbish bins need to be included in the development plan and should be located on all major foot traffic ways, so that there is no more than 500m between each rubbish bin and that a rubbish bin should be visible from all foot traffic areas. I estimate that the following rubbish bins are required: · Murray Road – 6 bins · Cable Beach Rd West (between Murray Road and Sanctuary Drive) – 3 bins · Cable Beach Rd West (between Sanctuary Drive and the beach) – 3 bins · Footpath on Cable Beach above cliff face – 5 bins · Sanctuary Road – 7 bins · Millington Road – 8 bins · Challenor Drive – 4 bins · Coucal St – 3 bins A total of 39 bins	The need for adequate provision of rubbish bins is noted and it is recommended that Sections 4.11 (a) and (b) be amended to reflect that this will be considered as part of the streetscape improvements. Suitable spacing between bins will be determined in conjunction with the Shire’s Waste Management team.	Support. Recommend amending Sections 4.11(a) and (b) to insert ‘rubbish bins’ after ‘landscaping’ and before ‘on-street parking.’
b			I believe that Option 4B is the best solution for access to Cable Beach for cars. Ie from Lullfitz Dr. The entrance to the beach road from Lullfitz drive is easy to get to from anywhere (as basically, it is vehicular access, so as long as it is in the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct it doesn’t really matter), however the best part of this location is that the beach access end would be approximately 2 km further north from the rocks. This means that most heavily populated part of the northern beach area would be car free – meaning greater improvement in pedestrian safety. The current situation where cars drive from the amphitheatre through the rocks, means that cars are driving through heavily populated pedestrian areas and I am surprised that no-one has been run over or hurt yet.	Noted. This option will be explored in greater detail as part of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
c			Section 13 refers to a backpacker parking area. I do not believe that this is even necessary. We have many caravan parks in Broome with reasonable rates for small vans and these are currently being underutilised for all but approximately 2 weeks of the year (ask the managers of the Broome Caravan Park for example). The backpackers are not camping in the beach parking areas because they do not have anywhere else to camp, they are camping in the beach car parks because they do not want to pay site fees. It is a myth that we need to attract and keep more backpackers in Broome. I run a tourism business and we do use backpacker staff in the peak season, however for every staff member I employ, I turn away 100 others (no exaggeration). And this is common to most businesses. Even if we turned away half of the backpackers in Broome, we would still have more employees than are needed. Any backpackers that we do employ are people who are staying in caravan parks or backpacker businesses. I have yet to receive a job application from anyone who is not already paying for accommodation. I know this, as I ask everyone who leaves a resume where they are staying. Backpackers who camp for free at the beach are not adding much to the Broome economy, as they do not purchase from businesses, apart from minimal amounts of groceries and alcohol. The cost to the community, through complaints, reduced amenity and anti-social behaviour, is costing the community far more than we receive from these people. Broome would be better served by the shire enforcing rules that prohibit any form of camp like behaviour in the car parks (ie, sleeping in vehicles, setting up cooking facilities, eating facilities, clotheslines, etc). These could easily be enforced by rangers. Also, setting and enforcing fines would pay for the cost to the shire and would quickly deter backpackers from this behaviour.	As per submission 5(d) above.	Not support.
d			Section 15 – I do not believe there is any case to be made for a 5 storey development anywhere in Broome. Part of Broome’s charm is that it is a small, relatively undeveloped location. People like the fact that there is no high-rise here – it distinguishes Broome from other tourist destinations. There does not seem to be any business case for this 5 storey development either. There are many hectares of land in Broome and specifically in the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct that are yet to be developed. It will take decades for all of this land to be developed, or redeveloped, to a 3 storey height. Take for example the block of land located between the old crocodile park and the Diver’s Tavern. This block has been undeveloped for over 15 years, as the owner of the land hasn’t been able to make a business case to develop this block, even at 2 or 3 storeys. The owners of the Palm Grove Caravan Park have been sitting on development plans for a 3 storey complex of 400 holiday apartments for over 7 years now. There is simply no demand for that level of development in Cable Beach, and will not be for many, many years. The only people who would benefit from a 5 storey development at the Old Crocodile Park would be the developers themselves. The investors would not make any money, as there is no demand for the product. If it is finished, it will ruin the feel of the Cable Beach precinct and tourists and residents alike will suffer from this.	As per submissions 3(a) and 5(c) above.	Not support.
24	Water Corporation PO Box 100 Leederville WA 6902		Thank you for your letter dated May 3, 2016. The Water Corporation offers the following comments in regard to this proposal.
a			Water & Waste Water The Corporation has noted the draft Development Strategy and advises the Shire that the strategy locality is generally within planned areas for water and waste water. Existing water and waste water networks are available to serve proposed developments throughout the general locality.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			General Comments The principle followed by the Water Corporation for the funding of subdivision or development is one of user pays. The developer is expected to provide all water and sewerage reticulation if required. A contribution for Water, Sewerage and Drainage headworks may also be required. In addition the developer may be required to fund new works or the upgrading of existing works and protection of all works. Any temporary works needed are required to be fully funded by the developer. The Water Corporation may also require land being ceded free of cost for works.	The Water Corporation’s requirements are noted and it is assumed these will be imposed through conditions of future subdivision approvals in the Precinct, or as an Advice Note on a development approval issued by the Shire. The draft Strategy notes that the Shire will impose a headworks charge where new development proposes to discharge stormwater into the Shire’s drainage system.	Note submission.
25	David Dureau PO Box 262 Broome WA 6725		Thankyou for an opportunity to publicly review the shires internally prepared draft proposal strategy for their nominated part of Cable Beach, nominated as precinct 11; for the 1^st time May 2016 project to the entire proposal because presentation is full of error and assumptions, known to not have wide public support, and further contravenes the cultural, environmental, heritage values Broome Brands to attract tourists and investment. Whistle stop information booths for a few hours at boulevard or (unclear) reports or consulting or surveys can all enhance, but never replace an effective public presentation. I strongly recommend the shire presents its draft plan at a public workshop before proceeding with precinct 11? I list following objections as standard issues in this draft; many more remain so this list is bilaterally incomplete.	Extensive preliminary engagement was undertaken in 2015 which informed the preparation of the draft Strategy. This did not include a public workshop as officers were aware that a number of public workshops had been held about the Cable Beach Precinct in past years, with workshops conducted by two separate consultants in 2011 and 2012. The submitter was invited as a landowner in the precinct to participate in the process and had in-depth conversations with staff in June and July 2016. A Community Engagement Plan for public consultation on the draft Strategy was prepared in accordance with the Shire’s Community Engagement Policy and Local Planning Policy 8.23- Public Consultation – Planning Matters and endorsed by Council in April 2016.	Not support.
a			To ensure the education dept. Camp school remain visible for the purpose for future generations its land tenure be upgraded for all of reserve no31354 to all of a class reserve also the purposed road accessible access to cable beach be Not supported as unacceptable on any of this 31354 reserve, for all the reasons raised before and noise and proximity to children and dormitories leave access and current well planned alignment (since 80s) also it does not compromise turtle heritage site safety issues or involve further clearing or planning.	For discussions about road access and the Camp School, please refer submission 9(a) above. ‘A class’ reserves are created by the Minister for Lands under Section 42 of the Land Administration Act 1997, not the Shire of Broome.	Note submission.
b			There is no reference to the Lurujarri song cycle/ trade route heritage trail being on this land. To include.	Nothing in the draft Strategy will specifically affect the continued existence of the trail. However, the draft Strategy refers to the cultural significance of Cable Beach and the existence of culturally significant sites generally, and therefore no further specific reference to the trail is considered necessary.	Not support.
c			Little, if any input has been as a result of communication with Yawuru and/or Goolarabooloo is evident in draft document (grave omission) no strong statements to preserve sand dune contour, visual amenity, associated vine thicket and monsoon vegetation, only 02% of vegetation mass but vital habitat for 23% of all wild life 14%. Although heritage sites are cited in draft proposals is consistent with past proposals, a land owners has (lots 983 & 948) alternately disrespected Billingurr site: bull dozing dunes within lot boundaries and clearing bushland and developing L.G. Land (Billingurr site, hidden valley) north of freehold boundary. These breaches of the law must be recognised and prosecuted in the draft proposal.	The Shire made considerable efforts to seek input from Yawuru during the preliminary engagement phase, through the development of a working draft, and finally to reviewing the draft Strategy prior to its presentation to Council. This is outlined in greater detail in the response to submission 34(b) below and it is noted that nothing was provided from Yawuru to the Shire in this regard. Goolarabooloo is not the recognised Native Title holders of Broome and as such the Shire did not engage directly with this group, however they had the ability to participate in public engagement activities. The draft Strategy recognises the number of Aboriginal Heritage sites in the Precinct, and seeks to limit visual impact on Hidden Valley by preventing development from overlooking, or being visible from, this sacred area. Past actions done by landowners with respect to Registered Sites should be considered and investigated under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and not this draft Strategy.	Not support.
d			Not support outright proposal to remove current public road access to cable beach on every critical point, logic, administration, control, cost, safety, emergency, etc. I would support improvement to current access alignments oval safe carriageway; no further reduction of public space or use of amphitheatre basin for private purpose. Maintain public access as a priority at all times.	As per submission 8(d) above, the reason why it is proposed that alternative access options be investigated stems from the desire to reduce the impact on the sacred rocks and reduce the risk of conflict between vehicles and pedestrians. However if a suitable alternative access can not be found, it is anticipated that it will remain in its present location.	Note submission.
e			“Culture by the sea” and Broome camp are new innovations which enhance Broome as a desirable place to visit and/or to live long with world famous 12 mile long Cable Beach, pristine white sand sea scapes and red sunset and swimming and sun bathing, Broome time fishing and whale watching. The Kimberly and Broome have a reputable and unique natural environment and this is our greatest asset, we are the custodians of those assets for the world our developments must not be permitted to go ahead if they diminish the cultural, spiritual heritage of the oldest living civilisation in the world and/or our unique environment.	The first overarching principle of the draft Strategy is to: Respect, preserve, enhance and celebrate attributes of the natural environment and the area’s rich culture and heritage. The draft Strategy does not propose the installation of any infrastructure along the foreshore (with the exception of the already developed Shire Reserve 36477), in the sand dunes of Minyirr Park or Hidden Valley which are all known to have environmental and cultural significance.	Support. No modifications required.
f			Proposed a 5 storey developments are to be withdrawn from cable beach precinct as they are inconsistent with the values and principle promoting Kimberly as a clean green, healthy environment. It is pleasing to read that proposed casino have been ruled out for Broome in future a natural history museum building or a specific hall to appropriately house the outstanding lustre pearling exhibition in Broome permanently as fitting to celebrate our world famous 150 year old pearling industry. A magnificent building to present the living culture, heritage, core and customs, of the indigenous populations of this shire and beyond, to be proposed and supported by council.	The potential for a 5 storey building is discussed in response to submissions 3(a) and 5(d) above. A natural history museum incorporating pearling history and Aboriginal heritage and culture would be a tremendous benefit for Broome. A Feasibility Study for such a facility will be undertaken as part of the Chinatown Revitalisation funding the Shire has recently received as the Shire’s preferred location for this facility is in Chinatown.	Support in part. No modifications required.
g			At 1200 hours 4^th May 2016 I became aware that state planning Perth had withdrawn the Lurujarri heritage trail from precinct 11!? I rang the shire no one was available to answer any calls including what else has been excluded or withdrawn. This proposal must now be withdrawn, reviewed after consultation and attachments available to public and presented at a workshop convened at a major venue for public for 2 days.	This occurred when the Western Australian Planning Commission considered the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy in July 2014. Council in November 2013 in adopting the final Strategy had requested that ‘Heritage Investigation Areas’ be included as an overlay to indicate areas: with a distinctive character that have been identified by the State Heritage Office as being of cultural heritage significance or possessing special interest related to or associated with the cultural heritage. It was envisaged that the Lurujarri Heritage trail could be included as a ‘Heritage Investigation Area.’ As discussed above this recommendation was Not supported by the WAPC and hence was not included in the Strategy.	Note submission.
26	Adrian Lane PO Box 712 Broome WA 6725		I have issues concerning any interfering that would affect the continued and time honoured running of the Broome Camp School and its perimeters. I firmly believe that it to be a time honoured right of passage for past and future children from throughout the Shire and further reaches of the Kimberley and State which seems to come under attack every few years. Our priority should be children and their education and in a secure environment as the camp school provides, not tourism at their expense.	As per submission 9(a) above.	Note submission.
27	Nichole McGann PO Box 1190 Broome WA 6725		I think it is great what is being proposed. It includes a lot of ideas that my friends and I have talked about and have seen done successfully in other destinations. I think access for cars to Cable Beach should be near the camp school, as Lullfitz dwellers might not be very happy with all the cars and Coconut Wells too far. I have seen surf club redeveloped in other towns and it makes a positive difference. Backpackers with washing & hammocks at main tourist area is such a negative view of the town. I feel this is easy fixed – Rangers/Police but still they’re there all the time. I love the ideas of more access and infrastructure. Let’s bring more people to Cable Beach!	Noted.	Support. No modifications required.
28	Hayley Cook C/O Broome Post Office		I support additional locations for traders in the Cable Beach area.	Noted.	Support. No modifications required.
a			I propose an ice-cream kiosk to be included as part of the new traders at Cable Beach. Please see attached proposal. I wish to propose to install a semi-permanent pre-fabricated ice-cream booth for Royal Copenhagen Cable Beach. I will be using a reputable builder, who specialises in shipping container conversions, to create a modern and stylish structure that can be easily installed onto the site with minimal interruption to its surrounds. This structure will comply with all local council requirements as well as being strong and sound for the possible adverse weather conditions of this area (Please see attachment for a visual design concept). Location & Space Required The space required for the structure is 30m2, with the possibility of an additional 20m2 for deck and outdoor dining. Please see the map attached for the proposed site for this plot. Currently this plot is essentially flat and clear of any other structures or vegetation. Access Access to the plot will be via the existing car park at the northern end of the Cable Beach Reserve, as well as direct access via the existing footpath. Services The development proposed will need connection to mains sewer. Sewer mains are currently provided to the adjacent property, Zanders and public toilets and could be extended to the boundary of the proposed plot. An above ground grease trap will also be installed to comply with WA Water Corporation’s commercial water use policies. Existing water mains are located directly next to the proposed plot (located a few meters from the footpath). And it would seem feasible to extend power to the proposed plot from the existing power supply to the reserve. No gas supply will be required. It will be with the utmost of importance through the design phase that we incorporate as many sustainable building techniques to ensure that we have a space that is kind to the environment and reduces energy and running costs. I can appreciate that the supply of these services are limited in this area and I am willing to negotiate and work with the council to select a suitable location within the Cable Beach Reserve. Brand Details I am a current franchisee of the Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream Group, with a store located in Brighton in South Australia. I have owned this store for just over 4 years, but have worked for this Australian company for 12 years. This is a brand I know very well and trust it to be of the highest quality. The success of this brand has always been on making ice cream fresh on the premises every day, and sold in our famous baked waffle cones, using only the highest quality ingredients. Royal Copenhagen has 12 other locations around Australia. Knowing that Cable Beach is the Shire’s major leisure tourism precinct, I see it as the perfect location for tourists and locals alike, to enjoy a quality locally made ice cream, which would compliment any visit to the Cable Beach Reserve. Trading Given my experiences in the field and my knowledge of Broome, I would only trade during the dry season (April – October), as it would not be feasible to operate outside of these months with the population in Broome. Being a semi-permanent structure it will have the capability to be removed from site should this be a requirement by the council. I would trade every day during the dry season. Our product range would include a selection of 20 ice cream flavours served in freshly made waffle cone or cup. As well as offering milkshakes, thick shakes, smoothies, tea, coffee and cool drinks. Whilst all these products can be enjoyed takeaway, we would love the opportunity to offer our customers a nice place to sit with a small area for outdoor seating (8 – 10 casual stool seating), adding 20m2 to the space required. This is desired but not essential. I understand that by installing a takeaway food vendor in the reserve may increase the rubbish in the area. Given Cable Beach’s pristine and fragile environment I would be implementing steps to avoid any further littering in the area. Firstly, I would only select biodegradable packaging where possible, and always look at ways to limit the amount of packaging required to deliver our product to the customer. I would of course provide bins for customer use, located next to our booth, as well as employing staff to complete regular ‘litter pick-ups’ throughout our opening hours. As this is a preliminary form of my proposal I am more than happy to work with the council to prepare a plan that is satisfactory to everyone involved.	The Concept Plan shows a trading hub in the Surf Club car park and a mobile trader on Cable Beach. The proposed location of the ice cream booth on the grassed area overlooking the amphitheatre does not align with this. However as noted in the draft Strategy the Shire intends to prepare a Foreshore Master Plan for the Cable Beach Foreshore Reserve which will explore the concepts outlined in the Concept Plan and provides a detailed basis for seeking funding and undertaking improvements to the public realm. Suitable locations for public traders will be considered in more detail throughout this process.	Note submission.
29	Ron Beacham PO Box 1171 Broome WA 6725		I strongly object to Backpackers being allowed to stay at the south end of the car park in Cable Beach. Reason being, this was tried in Darwin at East Point by Darwin Shire and was quickly abandoned because of litter, broken glass, fights, drunkenness and dog attacks. Consequently, all Backpackers and hanger-on’s wanting to free camp has to move out of town. If Broome Shire adopts this idea, it will become nothing but a ghetto in an area that tourist operators are trying to promote an ‘A’ Class area to visit. In closing who is going to police the area 24 hours a day, keep it tidy, stop fights, maintain the hygiene, bongo drums, didgeridoos music being played at 3am in the morning and all the anti social behaviour that goes with the cliental that you appear to want to look after.	As per submission 5(d) above.	Not support.
30	Antoine & Anne Bloemen PO Box 2730 Broome WA 6725		These points relate to references to the proposed changes to a draining easement along the north side of the education reserve dedicated to the department’s camp school. References – p 21 3.7.2 point 6; p 26 point 4 and p 27 point 7	Noted.	Note submission.
a			Why would you put a road and/or pedestrian walk along the side of the camp school only some 30 meters from dormitories full of sleeping students and staff, putting them at risk unnecessarily?	As per submission 9(a) above.	Note submission.
b			Access this way still means that vehicles will access the beach south of the rocks as well as endanger this sacred site. Unless you are going to bulldoze sand dunes and native vegetation on the north side of the property which has major cultural significance.	This will be considered as part of the due diligence investigations. To create an access in this location and avoid the rocks some modification of the sand dunes would be likely.
c			While commercial owners may wish to cover the present road, it is the best place for it. The great draw card for locals and visitors alike to watch and photograph the daily parade of camels.	As per submission 8(d) above, if no suitable alternative can be sourced it is anticipated the access will remain in its current location.	Note submission.
d			If required a second access road could be put off McGuigan Rd as suggested in 4c. If well signed, visitors would find it if they wished.	Noted.	Note submission.
e			We trust that the education department would be involved in any decision which puts its students and staff at any risk or would be disruptive to ongoing programmes and activities. Let’s respect the boundaries of the Camp School, a Kimberley icon in Broome, and put the kids, not vested interests, first.	Whilst the drainage easement is in favour of the Shire of Broome, the land forms part of Reserve 31354 which has a Management Order in favour of the Department of Education. In order to change the purpose of the easement, support would have to be received from the Department.	Note submission.
31	Denise Escott PO Box 3 Broome WA 6725
a			I totally object to Backpackers being permitted to staying on cliff top.	The Concept Plan proposes a backpacker camping area in the Surf Club car park, not along the cliff top. This is discussed in greater detail in response to submission 5(d).	Note submission.
b			There may be some good policies in plan but too many other I disagree with, as they require further examination.	Noted.	Note submission.
32	Kandy & Dr John Curran PO Box 1491 Broome WA 6725		RESPONSE TO STRATEGY DOCUMENT: ITEM 4b – CABLE BEACH ROAD ACCESS VIA LULLFITZ DRIVE We are flabbergasted that north Lullfitz Drive has been formally identified as an alternative vehicle access option to Cable Beach - with cursory consideration given to the adverse impacts to affected residents and devoid of any attempt to consult residents. Furthermore, it is pity that Council by default endorsed the strategy (April 2016 council meeting) without seeking an assessment of the impacts of this proposal on the residents in this rural residential area, the wildlife and unique and sensitive environs of Hidden Valley which is a Threatened Ecological Community. Moreover, the Shire and authors have omitted to take into account the findings from prior studies commissioned by the Shire (A Report to the Council of the Shire of Broome from the Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Management Advisory Committee, July 2007), which identified the nature of the traffic load at the current site, which should have guided them away from even considering this alternate option. We urge the Shire to remove this as an option for consideration in ‘The Strategy’. We outline the following concerns about this development option:	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
a			Lullfitz Drive is in a rural residential area that has a unique ambience which differentiates it from the busy higher density nature of Broome town. The intent of property owners purchasing in the Billingurr rural residential area is for a peaceful quiet lifestyle. The Billingurr area is a peaceful, quiet, rural family area with a unique lifestyle, children regularly ride their bikes or walk along Lullfitz Drive and its roadside, as do walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Over the 18 years, we have noticed a sharp increase in walkers and cyclists on Lullfitz Drive – no doubt because it is a quiet, safe and beautiful area to recreate and see wildlife close to the town. Indeed, the area is a wildlife corridor for birds and wallabies between the vine thickets of the Yawuru Conservation Estate and the hinterland. Residents moved into this area in the belief that the lifestyle values of this area would be maintained over time. The concept of establishing road access to Cable Beach at the end of Lullfitz Drive is not compatible with this lifestyle and would have a severe impact on resident’s well-being, lifestyle, property values and have deleterious impacts on the movements of wildlife in the area. It is unthinkable to have over 1,000 vehicles travelling past our property on Lullfitz Drive on their way to the proposed beach access road during the height of the dry season, and then back past our property again, on their way back, and this traffic is very likely to occur throughout the day and the night. This is a disrespectful proposal for residents on Lullfitz Drive and the Billingurr area.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
b			The number of vehicles accessing Cable Beach via the existing access point are likely to be exceeding 900/day at the height of the tourist season – see A Report to the Council of the Shire of Broome from the Cable Beach Motor Vehicle Management Advisory Committee, July 2007. These figures are a decade old and are a likely underestimate, given the growth of Broome’s population and seasonal tourism numbers. The work done by this survey for the Broome Shire seems to have been overlooked by the authors of the Strategy and is a major flaw in the development of this planning strategy. The facts speak clearly - the impact on the Lullfitz rural residential area would be horrendous and completely unacceptable.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
c			The monsoon vine thicket on the coastal sand dunes of Hidden Valley is a Threatened Ecological Community. Disturbance to this ecosystem would be counter-productive to the preservation of this unique ecosystem. The vegetation, bird and animal life of this area have a unique biodiversity; hence the concept of developing a road bisecting this area would significantly detract from its natural values and threaten the health of its wildlife. Moreover, being such an isolated location, it is unlikely the proposed road would be regularly policed, and there is a high probability of speeding, moreover, driving off the road and into sensitive areas to hoon and to camp illegally. Hooning and illegal off-road vehicle activity is poorly managed in this area, indicating that the Shire and Department of Parks and Wildlife do not have the resources or capacity to manage it into the future. A road in this location is a foolhardy proposal that would create a major management and environmental problem into the future.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
d			Hidden Valley is identified as an area of cultural significance to the Yawuru people. The draft plan for the Yawuru Birragun Conservation Park clearly identifies areas that are of cultural significance and the area near the proposed road is defined as a ‘cultural protection prohibited access zone’. The beach access would also cross fragile limestone outcrops and allow each vehicle views to Hidden Valley, which would not be culturally acceptable to Yawuru people. As stated in point 3, there is every likelihood with the increasing numbers of off-road vehicles in Broome, that drivers will use the road to hoon and camp illegally, this is not acceptable at all.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
e			The logistics of building an all-weather sealed road over the sand dunes and through the vine thickets would be an engineering challenge and be cost prohibitive to ratepayers. With the distance from the Lullfitz Drive end to the beach being over 1km and the first sand dune over 20m high with more undulating sections and dunes to cross, it clearly becomes a difficult proposal given the topography and the length of the road. Importantly it should be realised that if a road were to be established through the dunes it would be almost impossible to stabilize and maintain the fragile dune ecosystem. Furthermore, the proposed road begins at Buckleys Plan, a large wetland that is regularly inundated during the wet season. Any road built here would require enormous engineering work to mitigate flood risk, and be very costly to undertake.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
f			There is no precedence for developing an access road, as alluded to in the Strategy (‘informal tracks already exist’) because there is an illegal rough bush track already. This track is used by illegal off-road vehicles and is not patrolled by Shire or Department of Parks and Wildlife (at this stage). The proposed new access road would ‘open-up’ the area to more illegal activity by off-road vehicles. There is already a huge problem in the dune system behind Cable Beach including Hidden Valley by off-road vehicles that the Shire and Department of Parks and Wildlife is unable to police and control. A road through this area would need to be fenced, maintained and patrolled regularly at great cost to ratepayers.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
g			We strongly object to the inclusion of the concept of developing road access to Cable Beach via Lullfitz Drive in any strategy document that aims to guide Shire in future planning decisions. The decision to include this option in the planning strategy is absurd and reflects poorly on the credibility of this document. We urge the authors to remove this option from the strategy document.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Not support.
33	Jeff Derne & Dominique Roussille PO Box 3130 Broome WA 6725		RESPONSE TO STRATEGY DOCUMENT: ITEM 4b – CABLE BEACH ROAD ACCESS VIA LULLFITZ DRIVE We are very annoyed that north Lullfitz Drive has been included in the Strategy document as an alternative vehicle access option to Cable Beach. We regularly use the access ramp near Cable Beach Resort and can see how much traffic comes and goes through the year. There is no way that the Shire should even consider Lullfitz Drive as an option, as there are hundreds of vehicles every day going up and down that ramp. We bought our block at Sands St about 20 years ago and really enjoy the lifestyle of this rural area – ‘like nowhere else’ is our peaceful retreat. Furthermore, our disabled son rides his bike every day along Lullfitz Drive and his health and safety is of upmost importance to us. Any government authority that thinks it can change this area from a peaceful residential area and destroy it by making it a congested, noisy, busy highway with big 4WD’s aggressively rushing to the beach every day is crazy and needs to take a reality check. This ridiculous idea seems to have been conjured up by people that couldn’t think of anything else to suggest and just wanted to fill up the page. We are not going to waste a lot of time on this submission, as the ridiculous idea conjured up of having a Lullfitz Drive access to Cable Beach is a no-brainer. However we will fight tooth and nail along with all our neighbours out here if the Shire even thinks of developing this option. Please don’t treat us like fools and remove this idea from the planning strategy.	As per submissions 1(d) and 1(f) above.	Note submission.
34	Nyamba Buru Yawuru – PBC PO Box 425 Broome WA 6725		Introduction This submission is presented to the Shire of Broome on behalf of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) and Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd (NBY). Both Yawuru corporations have a critical interest in the area the Shire of Broome refers to as Precinct 11; ‘the major leisure tourism area of the Shire, including hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist accommodation and leisure tourism activities on and around Cable Beach.’ The PBC, as the body legally responsible under the Commonwealth Native Title Act for holding, protecting and advancing Yawuru native title rights and interests, has specific concerns about parts of the draft strategy relating to cultural heritage protection and generally the way in which Yawuru cultural heritage and contemporary use of the area has been incorporated or not incorporated into the draft planning strategy. NBY, as the not for profit development company wholly owned by the PBC, has a major commercial stake in the area as property owners with a long-term objective to be a major player in Broome’s tourism industry. Yawuru views these responsibilities as entwined and not separate or mutually exclusive. Therefore the generic reference to Yawuru is made throughout this submission which incorporates the position of both the Yawuru PBC and NBY. The PBC Board met on 18 May and the NBY Board met on 24 May where the key positions outlined in this submission were endorsed.	Noted.	Note submission.
a			Overview Position Yawuru agrees with comments made in this draft strategy that tourism is the most important component of Broome’s economy. The tourism industry is the largest employer in the Broome region and therefore Broome’s current and future prosperity is very much dependent on tourism. Yawuru’s commitment to participating in the tourism industry is clearly demonstrated by the fact that Yawuru negotiated the transfer of significant property holdings in Precinct 11 for tourism development under the Yawuru Global Agreement for the benefit of the Yawuru community and the Broome region as a whole. Yawuru recognizes that Precinct 11 is critical to Broome’s tourism industry because it provides the leisure infrastructure and facilities around Cable Beach; a significant part of Broome’s appeal to a national and global tourism market. Yawuru therefore appreciates the critical importance of long-term planning for the Cable Beach tourism precinct regarding land use, environmental management, facilities, building guidelines, aesthetics, transport systems and integration into other parts of Broome. There is much in the draft strategy which Yawuru supports relating to entry onto Cable Beach, drainage and foreshore mitigation, street scape design and a vision to link the Cable Beach tourism area with Chinatown post the relocation of the Broome International Airport. However, on fundamental matters of long-term vision and a plan that articulates Broome’s cultural and environmental characteristics in terms of comparative advantage, Yawuru’s position is that the draft strategy does not address the issues that are currently impeding Broome’s tourism development potential. In fact, Yawuru argues that the draft strategy entrenches current structural problems in the Cable Beach tourism precinct. In essence Yawuru contend that Broome’s Indigenous and multicultural heritage and Yawuru’s relationship to the coastal environment should be incorporated into the strategy as fundamental to Broome’s comparative advantage for growing tourism in Broome. The draft strategy does not do this and on this ground alone it is a failure of imagination to enhance the full potential of Broome’s tourism industry. Whilst Yawuru notes that there are several references throughout the strategy to Yawuru cultural heritage, mainly by way of commentary, the recognition of this heritage and contemporary Yawuru use and responsibility for conservation management in partnership with the Shire is not incorporated as a strategic economic asset.	Comments regarding support for the tourism industry and aspects of the draft Strategy are noted. The draft Strategy in Section 3.2 of Part 2 states: Research also indicates that whilst Broome is doing well in promoting its beaches and natural assets, it is not doing as well as promoting other desirable aspects such as Aboriginal and other cultural heritage. At present, the Cable Beach precinct is devoid of any promotion or even acknowledgement of the Yawuru story, despite the area being rich in cultural significance. Integrating cultural tourism into the experience offered in the Precinct will lead to a more authentic and unique experience that caters to the market demand. Further strengthening the linkage with Chinatown will also enhance visitors’ exposure to the pearling story and the melting pot of Aboriginal, Asian and European cultures that signifies Broome. This demonstrates that the draft Strategy recognises the importance of Yawuru culture as a comparative advantage to growing tourism in Broome.	Support in part. No modifications required.
b			Community Engagement and Consultation The draft strategy states that “preliminary community engagement was conducted over a six week period in 2015 and included one-on-one meetings with landowners and other key stakeholders, an online survey, a photo competition, and a ‘come and chat’ morning at Cable Beach where the general public could share what they liked, or did not like, about the area.” Shire of Broome officials contacted NBY late last year and arranged to meet Yawuru representatives on matters related to the Cable Beach Development Strategy. Two meetings were held with Yawuru Law Bosses and staff working on Yawuru heritage protection in November 2015 and then again just prior to the public release of the draft strategy a few weeks ago. In both meetings issues raised by the Shire focused on matters concerning development impacts on Yawuru heritage. There was no attempt to engage Yawuru on the draft plan at a holistic strategic level in a spirit of partnership. If this had been done, with the involvement of Directors of both Yawuru Boards and senior staff from across NBY’s business units, a far more substantial and meaningful draft strategy incorporating Yawuru’s cultural heritage and environmental management responsibilities and commercial objectives may have been produced. It is disappointing that Yawuru and other stakeholders are now responding to what Yawuru views as a deficient document because of lack of process in developing the strategy. The Cable Beach Development Strategy is yet another example where the Shire of Broome fails to appreciate the meaning of the Yawuru Native Title Global Agreement which the Shire is a party with Yawuru and the State Government. 13.2 of the Yawuru PBC ILUA (2010) states: “Where planning processes are undertaken by State agencies or local government in respect to any portion of the Determination Area, the State and the Shire (as applicable) shall support Yawuru RNTBC participation and consultation.”	These statements are factually inaccurate. On 17 July 2015 (during the preliminary engagement period) the Shire’s Director Development Services and two members of the Planning Services department met with the Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) Lands Sub-Committee to introduce the project and seek preliminary input, particularly on any matters of cultural significance which the Shire should be aware of prior to preparing the draft Strategy. In organising this meeting, Shire staff sought advice from NBY staff as to the appropriate forum to make this presentation in order to reach the correct audience and gain meaningful feedback and were invited to attend the above meeting, which was attended by senior NBY staff as well as Traditional Owners, including the Chair of the Yawuru Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) and the Chair of the Yawuru Park Council. This meeting was undertaken to ‘attempt to engage Yawuru on the draft plan at a holistic strategic level in a spirit of partnership.’ During the meeting, Shire staff enquired as to how Yawuru would prefer preliminary engagement and follow-up to be conducted in the future. They were advised in the first instance to speak to the two Directors (as this was prior to the NBY restructure), who would then advise if liaison with other Yawuru sub-committees, the NBY Board, or the PBC, was needed. Shire staff took this advice and subsequent to this meeting liaised further with both Directors, however no additional information on cultural heritage or Yawuru’s aspirations regarding the draft Strategy was offered and the Shire was not invited to seek input through the other channels. In October 2015 Shire officers met with staff in Yawuru’s property division and again sought advice on how to consult the Yawuru Traditional Owners about cultural heritage matters in the Precinct, as staff were concerned that no advice had been received and a draft Strategy was in preparation. At this stage officers were advised to organise a meeting with the Law Bosses and this led to the meetings described in the submission. It is noted that during this period which stretched over 9 months, no formal feedback was received from NBY regarding the desired content of the draft Strategy. In this regard it is considered that Shire staff have made genuine efforts to engage NBY representatives in the preparation of the draft Strategy at the initial ‘pre-engagement’ stage, during the development of a working draft, through to the final draft and have followed the advice given to them by NBY regarding how engagement is to take place. It is uncertain what additional actions would be considered sufficient.	Not support.
c			Lack of Integration with Broome Development Initiatives In recent months Yawuru have engaged constructively with relevant agencies working on the Broome Growth Plan and the Chinatown Development Strategy; namely the Shire of Broome, Kimberley Development Commission, Landcorp, Department of Planning and the Department of Regional Development. This engagement has particularly focused on the potential to build an iconic Interpretive Centre as part of the Chinatown Development Strategy as a major tourist attraction for Broome and the Kimberley region. The process of engagement and philosophical underpinnings associated with the proposed Yawuru led Kimberley Interpretative Centre stands in stark contrast with the draft Cable Beach Development Strategy. The Kimberley Interpretive Centre proposal is being developed on the basis of genuine partnership between Yawuru, the Shire and State agencies in recognition that a strategic inclusive approach is the most effective means of delivering an iconic, globally significant heritage and interpretative facility for Broome which will have positive outcomes for tourism in Broome and the Kimberley region. The philosophical keystones of the proposed Kimberley Interpretive Centre is one of contemporary political and economic partnership and sharing a vision of an inclusive multi-cultural society with a fascinating unique history which should be celebrated. In developing a marketing brand for the Broome region and to attract public and private investment it is critically important to achieve a whole of town/region community and stakeholder consensus about development and the story of Broome that we as a community can promote. The proposed Kimberley Interpretive Centre project reflects this approach whereas the process to develop the Cable Beach Development Strategy does not. Yawuru strongly advocates a consensus integrated approach for Broome’s development based on fundamental principles; respect for Yawuru cultural heritage and values; promotion and celebration of Broome’s multi-cultural society, protecting and managing the Broome’s region’s natural environment and the promotion of sustainable economic development. Yawuru has argued in past submissions - Chinatown Development Strategy, Old Broome Development Strategy, and Local Planning Scheme – that the Shire’s planning approach to Broome is segmented and lacks integration. In this case it is unclear how this planning strategy links the successful development of Cable Beach to the continued prosperity of Broome. There has been limited new tourism developments in Broome in recent years. The draft planning strategy does not identify what steps can be taken to address identified deficiencies and enhance tourism as the key industry in Broome.	As per 34(b) above. The intent of the preliminary engagement via the Lands Sub-committee and further through the two NBY Directors was to ensure that NBY had the opportunity to inform the draft Strategy prior to its drafting. Further engagement with various staff and the Law Bosses was designed to seek feedback on the working drafts of the Strategy prior to it being presented to Council and the wider public, to allow for changes to be made to correctly reflect Yawuru’s intentions, stories, and matters of cultural heritage significance. Shire staff took this approach in an attempt to foster collaboration and respond to feedback given on previous planning documents. However, despite these efforts at no time during the nine months between the initial Lands Sub-Committee meeting and the draft Strategy being presented to Council did Yawuru provide the Shire with any information that it wished to incorporate into the draft Strategy. The Strategy recognises there has been limited tourism development in recent years, tracks tourism trends and acknowledges growing competition from other markets. Strategies to combat this include but are not limited to an increase in mobile traders and temporary events, improving the foreshore, encouraging active and engaging streetscapes (with incentives given to developers in terms of plot ratio bonuses, height relaxations and the exemptions from certain scheme requirements which is in line with the recommendations of the National Tourism Planning Guide – a best practice approach) and strengthening connections between Cable Beach and Chinatown.	Not support.
d			Recognition and Incorporation of Yawuru Heritage and Values in the Cable Beach Development Strategy Yawuru believes that the development of the Cable Beach tourism area has not incorporated key characteristics of Broome’s cultural heritage and natural environment as long-term comparative advantages to secure Broome’s tourism industry growth. The strategy’s dealings with motor car access to the beach highlights this point. The draft strategy recognises that the current access road to the beach near the amphitheatre is problematic for a number of reasons not least that cars crossing the rocks on the beach disturb a sensitive Yawuru heritage area. Accepting that cars on the beach are a non-negotiable tourist attraction, the strategy proposes other options for motor car access to the beach and recommends using an easement, currently used by Camp School, as a new road to the beach. This would require significant earthworks and ground disturbance in the area just to the north of the Cable Beach rocks. This option is Not supported by Yawuru because it disturbs culturally significant areas. Importantly it highlights a problem in the strategy in that it entrenches cars on the beach as a permanent feature of Cable Beach life despite the concerns of Yawuru and many other people in Broome who oppose car access to the beach on environmental and wildlife protection grounds. Significantly the laying of eggs by turtles and the danger posed to them by vehicles is not mentioned in the strategy. The strategy does not mention any options relating to reducing or eradicating cars on the beach over time or at least promoting a dialogue about the future of car access on the beach.	As discussed in response to submission 8(c) above, Council has in recent years invested in minor upgrades to the existing access ramp and has in a number of resolutions reiterated its intent to continue to allow vehicle access on Broome’s beaches. The draft Strategy recognises there are problems, both culturally and functionally, with the existing access and as such recommends investigating alternative options, with three ‘initial’ options presented as a basis for further due diligence investigations. The draft Strategy acknowledges there are constraints associated with each option and it is possible that one or more will be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw.’ The Shire recognises that inappropriate vehicle usage may damage turtle nesting sites. To prevent this, vehicle access on Cable Beach is closed from 8pm to 6am during nesting season (1 October – 28 February). Vehicle access at all other times is only permitted in the intertidal zone, which allows for protection for the majority of nests that are laid at the base of the sand dunes above the high tide mark.	Not support.
e			Whilst the strategy mentions the jointly managed conservation estate, bordering the Cable Beach tourism precinct, comprising Minyirr Park and the Yawuru Coastal Park, it does not highlight these extensive conservation areas as economic assets. Tourism WA has recently publicised survey data showing that people who visit Broome are mainly attracted by the natural environment far more so than the perceived quality of accommodation resorts. The management and interaction of the intertidal zone and the coastal bushland area by Yawuru traditional owners in partnership with the Department of Parks and Wildlife and the Shire should be seen as an economic asset that is strategically integrated into the tourism precinct. The draft strategy fails to incorporate Yawuru’s cultural connection with the natural environment which Yawuru sees as major failure to promote Yawuru heritage and the natural environment as a significant comparative advantage of Broome’s tourism attraction.	Recognising the importance of the natural environment as a tourism asset, particularly in reference to the Yawuru Conservation Estate, is supported. Whilst economic opportunities including Yawuru cultural and ecological tourism is recognised in the draft Management Plan for the Minyirr Buru Conservation Park currently being drafted, officers consider it relevant to incorporate this into the draft Strategy. It is recommended that an additional element be included on the Concept Plan as follows: 18 Ecological and Cultural Tourism As many visitors to WA are seeking Aboriginal tourism experiences, there is the opportunity for Yawuru to develop commercial businesses to cater for this desire. Parts of the Yawuru Conservation Estate such as Minyirr Park are easily accessible from the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct and cultural and ecological tourism activities can be developed in these areas to further enhance the tourist experience. Opportunities could include cultural and ecological tours, cultural awareness training, cultural workshops, excursions and field programs which can offer insight into the unique natural values of this area and Yawuru culture.	Support. Recommend: 1. Amending the Concept Plan to include Element 18 – Ecological and Cultural Tourism in the location of Minyirr Park. 2. Inserting the following text as Section 4.18: As many visitors to WA are seeking Aboriginal tourism experiences, there is the opportunity for Yawuru to develop commercial businesses to cater for this desire. Parts of the Yawuru Conservation Estate such as Minyirr Park are easily accessible from the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct and cultural and ecological tourism activities can be developed in these areas to further enhance the tourist experience. Opportunities could include cultural and ecological tours, cultural awareness training, cultural workshops, excursions and field programs which can offer insight into the unique natural values of this area and Yawuru culture.
f			Another aspect of Broome and the Cable Beach that many locals and visitors view as a comparative advantage is the lack of tall buildings. The draft strategy proposes allowing 3 story buildings along Sanctuary Road and allowing 5 story buildings on the site of the old Crocodile Park. Yawuru are concerned that public discussion on such a contentious planning issue in Broome should be highlighted in the draft strategy without any economic analysis and or urban design studies to support the proposed increase to building heights over the Crocodile Park site. Yawuru do Not support the proposed increase to building heights over this site until the Shire of Broome commissions an economic and urban design analysis to examine whether the density, building heights and preferred land uses contained within the draft planning strategy meet the expectations of the tourism market and wider Broome community.	Local Planning Scheme No. 6 already permits the equivalent of three storey buildings (10 metre wall height and 14 metre overall height) for all non-residential development in Broome. The draft Strategy does recommend that variation to this provision be considered for the Old Crocodile Park, however in order for such variation to be supported by officers a number of criteria would have to be met, as set out in the response to submission 3(a) above. Council has expressed an interest to review the existing building height provisions across the townsite in Local Planning Scheme No. 6 and it is anticipated that this will occur in coming months.	Not support.
g			NBY has strategic property assets within the Cable Beach tourism precinct. Of critical and strategic importance are the properties on Cable Beach Road West adjacent to the sand dunes and Minyirr Park. Yawuru intend to progress concept options for development of these properties to help with articulating how Yawuru’s heritage and environmental values should translate into the development of the Cable Beach area.	Noted. This is in line with the draft Strategy which states in Section 4.16 relating to ‘Yawuru Tourist Development’: As the only development site west of Cable Beach Road West, it will be important that the development of tourist accommodation on this site is done in an environmentally sensitive manner that recognises and respects the dune environment and the adjacent Monsoon Vine Thickets. In accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 6, a maximum height of 3 storeys will be supported.	Support. No modifications required.
h			Conclusion The draft planning strategy fails to invite Yawuru as a strategic partner along with other industry stakeholders such as the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Broome Tourism Leadership Group to work together to enhance Broome’s tourism industry Yawuru request that the Shire of Broome do not proceed with the Cable Beach Development Strategy and that a formal dialogue between Yawuru and the Shire is commenced so that Yawuru with other industry stakeholders such as the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Broome Tourism Leadership Group are able to work together and agree on common objectives to enhance Broome’s tourism industry.	As per the responses to 34(b) and (c) above.	Not support.
35	Broome International Airport Pty Ltd Locked Bag 4016, BROOME, WA 6725
a			We fully support the aspirations of the Shire to develop a Strategy to identify strategies and actions for how the Shire and relevant partners can work together to revitalise and activate the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct to function as the major leisure tourism area of the Shire. There have been many reports and strategies in relation to the Cable Beach Tourism Precinct over many years, so let’s hope the Cable Beach Development Strategy (CBDS) will provide a clear vision that will attract public/private partnerships to invest, and develop in, the Cable Beach area.	Noted.	Note submission.
b			In the CBDS there are a number of references to Broome International Airport (BIA) and landholdings owned by BIA or associated entities. Comment on those references is as follows: Cable Beach Development Strategy Part 1 2.2.1.2 Broome International Airport This clause refers to the effect of the location of Broome International Airport and the purported limitation the airport has on direct linkages between Chinatown and the Cable Beach Precinct. Whilst it is recognised that the airport may “essentially bisect the town into northern and southern portions” BIA is not aware of any surveys, research and studies that conclusively demonstrates that the existing road linkage between Chinatown and Cable Beach “discourages tourists from leaving the Cable Beach Precinct to take advantage of what the Chinatown and Old Broome precincts have to offer” or that the perceived disconnection “has negative economic consequences and impacts on overall visitor experience---“. We believe these statements have little foundation and are at best mischievous and at worst not factual. There is a possibility that, if there is a reluctance for tourists to leave the Cable Beach Precinct, it may be because commercial operators in the Cable Beach Precinct are (understandably) not promoting the virtues of the Chinatown and Old Broome precincts in order to keep the tourism dollar in the Cable Beach Precinct. This is totally unrelated to the purported limitation the airport has on direct linkages between Chinatown and the Cable Beach Precinct.	The draft strategy states: Navigating between the two areas is not straightforward, which (at least anecdotally) discourages tourists from leaving the Cable Beach Precinct to take advantage of what the Chinatown and adjacent Old Broome precincts have to offer. This perception was shared with officers by some tourism operators and community members during the preliminary community engagement, and the draft Strategy recognises that it is anecdotal.	Not support.
c			2.2.2.2 Chinatown The CBDS recognises that the extension of Cable Beach Road West through the Broome International Airport to Old Broome Road as shown in the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy is only possible when the airport relocates. An alternative shown in the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy is a road linkage from Murray Road across to Spoonbill Avenue in Roebuck Estate “to be determined in conjunction with Main Roads Western Australia”. Refer comments under Item 4.12 b).	The Murray Road connection is designated as ‘proposed short term road’ in the Local Planning Strategy and the connection through the Airport is designated as ‘proposed major road.’	Note submission.
d			4.12 b) Djiagween Road to Spoonbill Avenue The planning and design of any extension of Djiagween Road to the intersection of Jigal Drive and Spoonbill Avenue through future Yawuru development on Lot 502 will need careful assessment to ensure the capacity of downstream infrastructure, in particular the road network, is not exceeded. A few salient points for consideration are as follows: · The planning and design of Roebuck Estate assumed that: o Lot 502 west of Jigal Drive was to become Unallocated Crown Land – Cultural Corridor which was the zoning at the time. Lot 502 is now to be rezoned residential in accordance with the provisions of the Local Planning Strategy. o The Broome Road Diversion (BRD) around One Mile Community on the east side of Roebuck Estate and the connections of Lorikeet Drive and Spoonbill Avenue to the BRD would be constructed. In fact, the BRD has been abandoned and only Lorikeet has been connected to Old Broome Road. o The connection of Sanderling Drive to Gubinge Road was to be a full four way intersection. As part of the development of Broome North, it is understood that Main Roads would only permit a left in/left out intersection. · With the ultimate development of Lot 502 into a residential precinct, the implications of increased traffic onto the Roebuck Estate road network, in particular Jigal Drive and Sandpiper Avenue, could be significant.	This concern is noted. The Shire is currently undertaking a District Traffic Study which will consider the capacity of the existing road network to manage traffic up to 2031 and 2051, taking into account new development required to cater for Broome’s projected population growth. This study looks at the completion of the Yawuru development on Lot 502 by 2031, and assumes that traffic from this development will be directed to Gubinge Road via Djiagween Road (as Main Roads is reluctant to support new connections to Gubinge Road) and to Jigal Drive. Capacity issues, and any improvements to the network required to address these issues will be identified in the District Traffic Study, with costs to implement any required improvements to be shared between the Shire and future developers through a Development Contributions Plan.	Note submission.
e			4.12 c) Cable Beach Road West to Chinatown The CBDS recognises that the extension of Cable Beach Road West through the Broome International Airport to Old Broome Road as shown in the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy is only possible when the airport relocates.	Noted.	Note submission.
f			Cable Beach Development Strategy Part 2 7.1.5* Improved Connections to Chinatown * Numbering incorrect – this should be 2.1.5 The alternative road connection from Murray Road to Spoonbill Avenue will need careful assessment to ensure the capacity of the road network within Roebuck Estate is not exceeded. Refer comments under Item 4.12 b).	The number error is noted and will be corrected. Potential impacts on the road network are addressed in the response to submission 35(d) above.	Support. Recommend updating the numbering in Part 2 to align with the Table of Contents.
36	Environs Kimberley PO Box 2281, BROOME, WA, 6725	44 Blackman Street
a			Thank you for the opportunity to comment. As stated in the Proposed Cable Beach Development Strategy: “The Shire’s Local Planning Strategy identifies the Strategy area as ‘Precinct 11’ and sets out the following objective for the Precinct: “to be the major leisure tourism area of the Shire, including hotels, restaurants, bars, tourist accommodation and leisure tourism activities on and around Cable Beach.’” It is our view that this objective is extremely narrowly focussed on the economic aspects of the ‘precinct’. It neglects the globally significant natural and cultural values of the area which is the entire basis for tourism at Cable Beach.	The Local Planning Strategy was endorsed by Council in November 2013 and by the Western Australian Planning Commission in 2014 and the public had the opportunity to make submissions on this document when it was in draft format.	Not support.
b			The Cable Beach area has the following attributes that should be the fundamental underpinning of any development strategy: 1. Cultural heritage – the Yawuru People’s heritage is fundamental to any development here. 2. Natural heritage: a. The marine area is a migration route for the world’s largest Humpback whale population. b. Minyirr Park and surrounding bushland – the fact that this bushland has been retained is a major comparative advantage Broome has over other tourism destinations where development occurs on dunes and often up to the seafront. c. Monsoon vine thickets (MVT) on the Dampier Peninsula – these are found behind the sand dunes and the type of MVT found in Broome is found nowhere else in the world. They are culturally significant and are a significant source of bush foods including Gubinge. Birds fly to Broome along the MVT patches from Indonesia every year. d. Marine Turtles nest on Cable Beach – they are not mentioned once in the strategy – there are very few places globally where marine turtles nest near suburban areas. e. Cable Beach – this is a pristine beach that has consistently been described as one of the top beaches in the world. The Strategy makes no mention of the: · Aboriginal run Lurujarri Trail which has been since 1987; and · Potential impact on nesting turtles or other marine species While the intent of the Strategy is to “retain and enhance Broome’s rich culture, environment and history” (Cable Beach Development Strategy Part 1) there is no detail on how the natural and cultural assets will be enhanced. The Proposed Cable Beach Development Strategy does not integrate the cultural and natural attributes of the area in a holistic way. While the Strategy does identify some of the key attributes of the natural and cultural values of the area, it lacks depth, has significant gaps and lacks a discussion on how this fits into and could enhance the economy of the precinct. Environs Kimberley is calling for the Proposed Cable Beach Development Strategy to integrate the cultural and natural attributes of the area into any development plans in a holistic way.	Yawuru cultural heritage is referenced a number of times in the draft Strategy. In response to Yawuru’s submission in 34(e), officers have recommended inserting an additional element into the Concept Plan, ‘Ecological and Cultural Tourism’ which describes opportunities for Yawuru to develop ecological and cultural tourism activities in the Yawuru Conservation Estate. Ecological tourism could also be undertaken by other groups, with permission from Yawuru and the Shire. It is noted whilst the draft Strategy recognises the environmental value of the Precinct, it does not provide much description of this. To remedy this officers recommend inserting an additional sub-heading in Section 2.1 – Opportunities in Part 2, as follows: 2.1.4 Unique Natural Environment The most well known feature of the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct is Cable Beach itself. Consistently described as one of the best beaches in the world, Cable Beach stretches for 22 kilometres of uninterrupted white sand and is a major drawcard for tourists as well as a beloved recreation space for locals. The natural environment surrounding Cable Beach is also noteworthy. Marine turtles, predominantly the flatback turtle (Natator depressus) nest along Cable Beach between October and February, and the waters adjoining Cable Beach are part of the migration route for the world’s largest Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) population. The terrestrial environment adjacent to Cable Beach is characterised by a Holocene dune system. Monsoon Vine Thickets, a Threatened Ecological Community listed on the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, are located landward of the dunes. These semi-deciduous vine thickets are culturally significant, a source of bush foods such as gubinge, and provide important habitat for fauna including migratory birds. With the exception of Reserve 36477 which is managed by the Shire of Broome and extends approximately 650 metres, the majority of Cable Beach Foreshore forms part of Yawuru Conservation Estate, comprising relatively undisturbed bushland with limited infrastructure. This adds to the character of Cable Beach which is often described as ‘pristine’.	Support in part. Recommend inserting an additional sub-heading in Section 2.1 – Opportunities in Part 2, as follows: 2.1.4 Unique Natural Environment The most well known feature of the Cable Beach Tourist Precinct is Cable Beach itself. Consistently described as one of the best beaches in the world, Cable Beach stretches for 22 kilometres of uninterrupted white sand and is a major drawcard for tourists as well as a beloved recreation space for locals. The natural environment surrounding Cable Beach is also noteworthy. Marine turtles, predominantly the flatback turtle (Natator depressus) nest along Cable Beach between October and February, and the waters adjoining Cable Beach are part of the migration route for the world’s largest Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) population. The terrestrial environment adjacent to Cable Beach is characterised by a Holocene dune system. Monsoon Vine Thickets, a Threatened Ecological Community listed on the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, are located landward of the dunes. These semi-deciduous vine thickets are culturally significant, a source of bush foods such as gubinge, and provide important habitat for fauna including migratory birds. With the exception of Reserve 36477 which is managed by the Shire of Broome and extends approximately 650 metres, the majority of Cable Beach Foreshore forms part of Yawuru Conservation Estate, comprising relatively undisturbed bushland with limited infrastructure. This adds to the character of Cable Beach which is often described as ‘pristine’.
c			Inadequate consultation of the community While we recognise that community consultation has taken place, it has not been of a high quality and lacks depth. Given the significance of the area and its importance to Broome we recommend a deep consultation process where complex cultural and environmental matters can be discussed in an informed way. Environs Kimberley is calling for a workshop with the Shire on the Cable Beach Development Strategy.	Extensive preliminary engagement was undertaken in 2015 which informed the preparation of the draft Strategy, and is summarised in Appendix 1 to Part 2 of the draft Strategy. This did not include a public workshop as officers were aware that a number of public workshops had been held about the Cable Beach Precinct in past years, with workshops conducted by two separate consultants in 2011 and 2012. A Community Engagement Plan for public consultation on the draft Strategy was prepared in accordance with the Shire’s Community Engagement Policy and Local Planning Policy 8.23- Public Consultation – Planning Matters and endorsed by Council in April 2016. The community engagement undertaken for this project exceeds Council’s requirements and no further activities are recommended.	Not support.
d			Beach access Environs Kimberley does Not support the relocation of the current beach access and we offer the following comments regarding the proposed alternatives in the strategy: 1. The stormwater drainage easement located on the northern portion of the Broome Camp School (Reserve 31354) located on Department of Education land, is approximately 20m wide, and in some areas stretches out to 30m, allowing for sufficient space to accommodate two vehicle lanes and a multi-use path wide enough to cater for pedestrians. Matters to be considered for this option include potential adverse impacts on the amenity of the Camp School and adjoining private property. The existing stormwater drainage easement is unstable and subject to water and aeolian movement of sand and accumulated debris from the surrounding urban area. The issue of untreated storm water flowing into the ocean is already an existing issue. An alternative drainage system would have to be built in conjunction with any proposed traffic access which compounds the cost of developing this option. In addition to potential adverse impacts on amenity for the Camp School and adjacent private property, the current road system feeding into this option would also require significant modification to cope with increased traffic flows. This would also compound the cost of developing this option. Any subsequent increase in traffic movement along Millington, Sanctuary and Oryx Roads would also have an adverse effect on the amenity of this area. 2. An access track could be created from the northern end of Lullfitz Drive. Informal tracks already exist in this location. The first point in relation to this option is that it is outside of the Cable Beach Tourist precinct and therefore, not within the scope of the Development Strategy. Matters to be considered for this option include potential traffic impacts in the adjoining Rural Residential area, adverse environmental impacts associated with crossing over 1 kilometre of the dune system, and seasonal flooding and ‘boggy’ sands experienced in the area which may restrict access. Despite the existence of ‘informal tracks’, the volume of traffic at present is much less than would be anticipated if these tracks were formalised. Given that access to the beach using existing tracks requires vehicles to travel 1 kilometre across a dune system which is subject to seasonal flooding, aeolian movement and ‘boggy sands’, it is assumed that significant investment would be required to upgrade this road to a standard that can cope with the projected volume of traffic that may wish to access Cable Beach. This road may also serve to provide access to other parts of the dune system or Buckley’s Plain area by vehicle users which would potentially comprise the ecological integrity of these areas. In addition to potential adverse traffic impacts on the adjacent Rural Residential area, the current road system along Lullfitz Drive that feeds into this option would also require significant modification to cope with increased traffic flows. This would also compound the cost of developing this option. An upgrade of Fairway Drive may also be required further adding to the projected costs associated with this option. 3. An access track to the south of Coconut Wells, off McGuigan Road. This option is also outside of the Cable Beach Tourist precinct and is therefore, not within the scope of the Development Strategy. Matters to be considered for this option include the distance of this access location from the heart of the tourist precinct, which may dissuade some users who are unfamiliar with the area. Despite the existence of informal tracks, both are subject to very low traffic flows which minimise the impact on the surrounding area. Significant investment would be required to upgrade this road to a standard that can cope with the projected volume of traffic that may wish to access Cable Beach. There may also be adverse impacts on land owners and residents adjacent to a new road at Coconut Wells or feeder roads (i.e. McGuigan Road). Another factor to be considered is the distance of this option from the Cable Beach Tourist precinct which would serve to be prohibitive to most users. Environs Kimberley is calling for the current beach access to be retained and encourages a discussion on how people can have continued access to the beach in a less environmentally damaging manner.	The draft Strategy clearly states the options presented are ‘initial’ and ‘will require further exploration.’ It also recognises there are constraints – some significant – associated with each option. It is acknowledged that one or more of the initial options may ultimately be removed from contention due to a ‘fatal flaw,’ however until further due diligence investigations can be carried out, removing of options is Not supported. If no alternative access can be agreed that is suitable for cultural, environmental, social, financial, and land tenure reasons then it is envisaged the access point will remain as is.	Not support.
e			Redevelopment of the Old Crocodile Park Environs Kimberley does Not support the proposal to increase the height limit of commercial buildings within the precinct to 5 storeys. As has been stated previously, the comparative advantage that Cable Beach has is that it is seen as: · Pristine · Unspoilt · Clean · Spacious By tourists and locals (Cable Beach Development Strategy Part 2). The report commissioned by the Broome Tourism Leadership Group ‘Broome & the Kimberley: Current perceptions and future direction’ showed that people come to Broome to see iconic places/experiences and that they are attracted by the natural environment and landscape. This view was also reflected in the Broome Tourism Strategy by Haeberlin in 2014 when people were asked what they thought the most important strengths of Broome tourism the top answer was Cable Beach and coastline. A five storey building would have a significant negative impact on the visual amenity of the Cable Beach precinct. Other concerns we have are that an increase in the density associated with activities derived from these commercial premises has not been incorporated into the current Development Strategy and is therefore not reflected in key elements such as a corresponding increase in public space or parks and recreational space. Fire and safety regulations pertaining to buildings of this height will serve to increase the cost associated with developing commercial buildings in the precinct which will then be passed on to lessees and patrons using the buildings within the precinct. A further issue is the amount of parking required by the occupants of commercial buildings of this height will detract from the extent of land available in each parcel for building development. In a related issue, there is no corresponding public transport plan in the Development strategy that serves to compliment the building of commercial premises to 5 storeys to offer the requisite parking requirements. Environs Kimberley is calling for current building height limits to be retained	Concerns regarding the potential amenity impacts of increased height are discussed in the response to submission 3(a) above. With respect to provision of open space, any proposed development on the Old Crocodile Park site will be directly adjacent to the green corridor in Sunset Park which includes one neighbourhood park and two local parks, and similarly within 90 metres of the Cable Beach Foreshore Reserve, which functions as a District Park. Therefore, the public open space proximate to this site is considered more than adequate. With respect to cost, developers will have to undertake their own feasibility assessments to determine a project’s viability. With respect to car parking, the draft Strategy requires parking for tourist development to be provided on site and screened from the street which will minimise amenity impacts. On-street parking will be supported for the commercial uses along ‘Priority Active Frontages,’ however this must be in the road reserve. The Shire does not determine whether public transport is provided, however the present shortage thereof is acknowledged and the draft Strategy contains the following action in Section 3.7.2 (Shire of Broome Direction, Movement Network): 2. Lobby for public transport to be readily available and accessible for tourists and residents travelling to, from and within the Cable Beach Precinct.	Not support.
f			Yawuru Tourist Development Environs Kimberley does Not support new development on the western extremity (i.e. ocean side) of Cable Beach Road West. The vegetation in this area is an important buffer for Monsoon Vine Thicket and contains Gubinge trees and other fruit, medicine and ceremonial plants. Any proposal for development here would need to have a visual landscape assessment to ensure it would not be seen from the Beach. Drainage and protection of MVT buffer are important matters to be taken into consideration here as well. Environs Kimberley is calling for the bushland on the ocean side of Cable Beach Road West be retained.	These lots were identified in the 2010 ILUA to be transferred to the Yawuru Native Title holders in freehold title. They are zoned ‘Tourism’ in LPS6 and as such development, and associated land clearing, could occur in future, subject to all relevant approvals being received. The draft Strategy recognises that these lots are in proximity to natural areas and hence the Concept Plan includes the following in Section 4.16: As the only development site west of Cable Beach Road West, it will be important that the development of tourist accommodation on this site is done in an environmentally sensitive manner that recognises and respects the dune environment and the adjacent Monsoon Vine Thickets. In accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 6, a maximum height of 3 storeys will be supported.	Not support.
g			Streetscape Enhancements at 11a Environs Kimberley does Not support the clearing of bushland along Cable Beach Road West. Again, we emphasise Cable Beach’ comparative advantage – there is no evidence to suggest that more people will be attracted to Broome due to manicured boulevards. According to the Cable Beach Development Strategy Part 2 people love Cable Beach because it is pristine, unspoilt, clean and spacious. Environs Kimberley is calling for the bushland along Cable Beach Road West be retained	It is likely that some (if not the majority) of the vegetation currently located in the Cable Beach Road West road reserve will be cleared in association with the development of Lots 2790 and 2791. The draft Strategy envisages that Cable Beach Road West will ultimately provide a direct linkage between the Cable Beach Precinct and Chinatown. As the shortest route between the two precincts, this link would likely become the major thoroughfare across the peninsula, and it is envisaged that it will cater for cyclists, pedestrians, and public transport as well as vehicles. A road of this standard will require dual use paths on both sides of street, as well as sufficient lighting and adequate shade trees for pedestrian comfort. Additionally, as Cable Beach Road West is identified as a ‘Priority Active Frontage’ it is likely that on-street parking will be required along some sections as development with active street-level commercial uses occurs. The draft Strategy does not suggest that streetscape improvements will attract people to Broome, but rather that they will be required to provide a level of service and amenity that is consistent with a higher-order road that functions as the entry to a world-class tourist destination. As Yawuru owns a substantial amount of land with frontage to Cable Beach Road West, the draft Strategy recommends working with Yawuru to incorporate cultural elements into the streetscape. Whilst this is likely to mean that the vegetation along this street is removed, there is considered to be ample area where vegetation along the road will remain, such as along Gubinge and Gantheaume Point Roads adjacent to Minyirr Park.	Not support.
h			Coastal Hazard Risk Unfortunately, despite numerous requests, the Shire has refused to release the coastal vulnerability study. This is a fundamental flaw in the consultation process.	The Coastal Vulnerability Study was formally received by Council in June 2016 and is publicly available on the Shire’s website.	Not support.
37	K. Weatherall PO Box 1669, BROOME, WA 6725	15 Orr Street
a			Comments: I object to the following proposed changes to Cable Beach precinct proposed in the Cable Beach Development Strategy: 1. I OBJECT to proposed changes to building height limits on the two Lot’s covering the current old Crocodile Park site. Increasing the current height restrictions to 24 m for building height and 17m for wall height will have a radical impact on the current visual landscape. I believe it will make the area less attractive and it will not enhance the visual amenity of the area. It would also decrease the natural values of Cable Beach. Broome does not need to copy other areas of Australia like the Gold Coast. High rise buildings impact the natural environment through increased activity (numbers of people and cars, pollution, changes to infrastructure, drainage, etc) and radically interrupt the skyline visually. It will put the focus on buildings and architecture not the natural landscapes. Whilst low scale development, places an emphasis on the natural environment by not interfering with the natural vistas. It will impact future development as by allowing one development to change the building codes and laws will make it easier for future developers who would like to develop multi storey buildings.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
b			2. I OBJECT to any developments (including streetscape landscaping) on the west side of Cable Beach Rd will impact on the buffer zone of the Threatened Ecological Community of the Monsoon Vine Thickets of Minyirr Park. This area provides a buffer to the dune system as well and protects the wildlife and flora within it. This area of bush should be preserved and valued for its ecosystem services. I do Not support any development on the west side of Cable Beach Rd.	As per submission 37(f) above.	Not support.
c			3. I suggest the plan needs to reframe itself to put the environment front and centre as that is key value why Broome is so special to visitors. The Beach is one of the most important draw cards for visitors to this town, seconded by the people and the history. I would like the plan to prioritise protecting the natural assets of the area and incorporate cultural importance of place and Traditional Owners.	As per submission 36(b) above.	Support in part. As per submission 36(b) above.
d			4. I am concerned about the impact of changing the Cable Beach access ramp position to behind the camp school on the camp school clients, on the sand dune, the Traditional Owners cultural sites and traffic management in the area. I request a thorough study of the impact of making such changes should be undertaken.	As per submission 9(a) above.	Note submission.
e			I SUPPORT: 5. the free backpacker parking and camping idea is a great way to minimise illegal camping in the area. I would like to see it managed properly by a camp host (possibly a volunteer who could clean the ablutions and manage the camp, with back up support from Shire Rangers in return for free camping) There would necessarily be limits on length of stay (ie 2 nights) of anyone vehicle.	The response to submission 5(d) above outlines some management arrangements which may be considered for the backpacker camping area, which includes length of stay requirement. This will be considered in greater detail through the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Support. No modifications required.
38	Broome Botanical Society C/O – PO Box 2281, BROOME, WA, 6725	44 Blackman Street
a			Public Submission: Cable Beach Development Strategy The Broome Botanical Society (BBS) has read and discussed the Cable Beach Development Strategy and would like to raise the following concerns relative to specific parts of the plan:
b			Community Consultation The Broome Botanical Society believes that the community consultation has been inadequate. On p.56 the strategy talks about “Preliminary engagement involved one-on-one informal discussions within the organisation and with key stakeholders and landowners within the Cable Beach Precinct”. No discussions were sought with the BBS despite the Society’s long history in successfully advocating for environmental protection of the Minyirr Park environment and documentation of the Nationally Endangered Monsoon Vine Thicket contained within. The BBS also notes that other community environmental organisations, i.e. Society of Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals and Environs Kimberley, have also played a major role in conservation of Minyirr Park and the Endangered ecosystem yet were also not contacted by the Shire. This lack of consultation with key conservation groups suggests that the Shire needs to redefine who their ‘key stakeholders’ are as it is not inclusive, is inefficient and vastly inadequate. The Society also notes that “informal” discussions with key stakeholders is inadequate. Instead, formal discussions and consultation should have occurred. The Broome Botanical Society is calling for the Shire to run an inclusive and well-advertised community workshop to allow proper discussion and input into the development plan.	As per submission 36(c) above.	Not support.
c			Proposed 5 storey development at the Old Crocodile Park site The Broome Botanical Society feels that the proposed 5 storey development at the Old Crocodile Park site (Lots 1640 & 2212) is far too tall (24 m, p. 18) and will ruin the visual landscape and compromise Broome’s environmental image. They also greatly exceed the current height limits (clause 5.11 of LPS6). We believe that a significant part of the local and tourist community visit Cable Beach and Broome because of its natural features, its eco-tourism attractiveness, which makes it unique compared to many other northern Australia tourist sites. This would be greatly compromised by a visible 5 storey development so close to Cable Beach. This proposal suggests that the Shire does not appreciate the importance of the environmental values and image of Cable Beach. The Society notes in the feedback section on p.59-60, that people appreciate the fact that Cable Beach is ‘kept natural’ and ‘not over developed’ and that no one suggested large scale high-rise developments as an improvement, instead someone suggested ‘no high rise’. This feedback is also reflected in other parts of the document. The fact that the Shire is still proposing a 5 storey building, which most would consider high-rise in Broome, suggests that the Shire is not taking the scant community consultation seriously. The Broome Botanical Society is calling for no developments above the current limit in the Cable Beach area. Additionally, we feel that the current proposal does not properly assess or communicate the potential impacts of such a development, e.g. there is no assessment of the visual impacts and sightlines. As such, we feel that the current proposal does not allow proper informed consultation with the community. The Broome Botanical Society is calling for a proper visual landscape assessment at the current levels, including the creation of images of the proposed development from different vantages to gain tourist and community feedback.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
d			Change of Car Ramp Position The BBS does not understand the case for moving the ramp and feels that it should remain in its current position. The BBS notes that there has been no data collected or assessment of the impact of increased car traffic along the proposed route. We are concerned about the impacts of the new ramp site on the sand dunes and feel that this has not been adequately assessed. As an environmental organisation, we are both surprised and very disappointed that there has been no assessment of whether the new ramp position and resultant beach traffic flows will impact potential sea turtle nesting sites. We understand that the beach is closed (at times) during the nesting season, however the potential changes in beach coastal morphology that could result from the new ramp position may affect nesting behaviour. The fact that there is no mention of turtles in the main section of the document illustrates the overall poor integration of the environment into the planning process. The Broome Botanical Society is calling for the ramp to remain in its current position until greater analysis of impacts to traffic, dune morphology and turtle nesting can show there will be minimal impact.	As per submission 36(d) above.	Note submission.
e			New developments on the west side of Cable Beach Road The Broome Botanical Society is very concerned about the potential new developments on the west side of Cable Beach road. This sets a new and worrying precedent, as there has been no recent new buildings to the west of Cable Beach road or Gubinge Road. These developments would lead to losses in important mature savannah vegetation, including numerous plants that are culturally important for food, medicine and artefacts. The savannah vegetation in this area is also important as it is a transitional edge to the Nationally listed Endangered Monsoon Vine Thicket (EPBC Act 1999) running parallel in the Minyirr Park Conservation area. Numerous Broome Botanical Society reports and the State and Federal Draft Recovery Plan for the ecosystem require a 500 m buffer zone around the Vine Thickets. These developments will occur within 200 m of the Monsoon Vine Thicket, and are therefore an unacceptable risk to the ecosystem through impacts to hydrology and providing new weed vectors. The Broome Botanical Society does Not support any new development to the West of Gubinge or Cable Beach road as it will cause a loss of mature savannah habitat and will encroach on the required buffer for the Nationally Endangered Monsoon Vine Thickets.	As per submission 36(f) above.	Not support.
f			Streetscape Enhancements at 11a, Figure 4 The Broome Botanical Society is concerned about the potential loss of vegetation on the west side of Cable Beach Road, as per discussions above, and which species of ‘street trees’ will be planted. As there is already a footpath on the east side, we question the need for changes to the west side. The Broome Botanical Society calls for no native vegetation to be cleared along the west side of Cable Beach road, and that any new plantings be local native species.	As per submission 36(g) above.	Not support.
			Surf Club Refurbishment Although we understand that the refurbishment of the Surf Club is being handled by the Surf Club, we would like the Shire to support that the refurbishment should not clear native vegetation or expand outside the current footprint.	The Shire is supportive of the current footprint of the Surf Club being maintained and whilst no formal development proposals for this redevelopment have been submitted, it is understood that this is consistent with the Surf Club’s future plans.	Note submission.
g			An overall lack of proper integration of the environment or cultural aspects in the plan Although one of the themes for the planning process has been to “retain and enhance Broome’s rich culture, environment and history” (p.4 point 1.2) we feel that the process has done a poor job at properly integrating some key environmental and cultural aspects into the plan, let alone enhancing them: · There is poor understanding of the importance of Cable Beach as an undeveloped natural area; · There is no mention of impacts on nesting turtles; · There is proposed development in Endangered Monsoon Vine Thicket buffer zones; · There is potential losses of mature Savanah vegetation; · There is no mention of the culturally significant and internationally renowned reconciliation walk, the Lurujarri Heritage Trail, which passes through the area; · Although the plan talks about relocating the vehicle access ramp to avoid driving over “exposed rocks which are sacred to Yawuru”, it fails to understand that the whole small rocky headland is culturally important to Yawuru. Therefore relocating the ramp to allow vehicles to drive down the northern slope of the headland will also have an impact on the site. Many of these concerns could have been discussed and solutions found if the consultation process had included ‘formal’ discussions with key conservation and cultural stakeholder groups in the area. However, as this has not transpired and as the Broome Botanical Society has numerous concerns, we feel that the Strategy is inadequate in its current form.	As per submission 36(b) above.	Support in part. As per submission 36(b).
39	L. Morris PO Box 432, BROOME, WA, 6725	99 Kanagae Drive
a			I wish to lodge my objections and comments with respect to the following sections of the Draft Cable Beach Development Strategy: 1. 4 - Relocate Vehicle Access I believe the division the current vehicle access ramp onto Cable Beach provides between the amphitheatre and foreshore area is good. The amphitheatre is used for numerous events and some of these are fenced/cordoned off to the public. The access ramp provides a defined boundary for these events whilst still allowing vehicle access to Cable Beach. I believe the separation between the 2 should remain. 4(a) I strongly object to any land being taken from the Broome Camp School. I was part of a group that met with a representative of the Hawaiian Property Group (HPG) in 2OO7/O8 on the Millington Road Development Plan. Part of that Plan proposed a pedestrian access way on Broome Camp School land bordering the Cable Beach Resort. When questioned at the time as to why the original access way running down the side of the Cable Beach Resort was closed, the HPG representative responded that it was closed due to their concerns with safety and security issues. To use the northern portion of the Broome Camp School for vehicles and pedestrians would result in the same issues with safety and security. The northern portion of the Broome Camp School is very close to dormitories where the children who are attending camp sleep. Many of the children attending the Camp School suffer from illness or a disability. The safety and security of those and all children who come to the Camp is paramount and should not be negotiable. The Broome Camp School is a very precious haven to many children and should remain that way. Placing a road/pedestrian walkway so close to these dormitories would be disruptive and pose a serious safety risk. 4(b) and (c) Items (b) and (c) don't appear to be acceptable options either. The obstacles stated in each paragraph speak for themselves. lt would seem these 2 options have been put in to strengthen the case for option (a). I suggest leaving the access ramp where it is.	As per submission 36(d) above.	Not support.
b			5 - Upgrades to Amphitheatre Whether the Access Ramp to Cable Beach is moved or not, there is no reason why the Amphitheatre can't be upgraded with tables and seating or night markets.	The draft Strategy is supportive of this. It is recommended that Section 4.5 – Upgrades to Amphitheatre be reworded slightly to indicate that improvements to the amphitheatre are not contingent on the relocation of the access ramp.	Support. Recommend amending Section 4.5 to state: The northern end of the amphitheatre could be contoured to provide a user-friendly space, and there is potential to install a basic stage facility to cater for public performances, buskers, etc. A reconfigured space could also cater for other community activities, such as night markets. The existing footpaths could be improved and public amenities such as tables and seating could be installed in strategic locations. Future relocation of the vehicle access ramp would mean the loop road at the northern edge of the car park will not longer be required and could be removed, allowing for additional parkland to be created.
c			9(a) - Kiosk/Mobile Trader on Cable Beach I strongly object to consideration being given to serve alcohol in a designated area of the beach. I can understand special licences being granted for events held on the beach, but as an everyday thing, it is not needed. There are enough licensed premises in the vicinity of Cable Beach without having to have them on the beach too.	The draft Strategy indicates that the service of alcohol could be considered along with the installation of a mobile trader on Cable Beach, but it is not a fundamental component of this concept. Council is currently reviewing its policy 4.5.3 – Commercial Activities on Cable Beach and it is likely that future guidance will be provided through this process.	Not support.
d			15 - Sensitive Redevelopment of the Old Crocodile Park My strongest objection is to the suggestion of an up to S-storey development. We already have a height restriction which was for 2 storey buildings but some buildings have pushed the boundaries and built within that restriction but the buildings are 3 storeys. To have tall multistorey buildings in Cable Beach will just make us like any other commercial tourist destination. At the moment the Cable Beach area is still special and not a commercialised commodity just trying to cash in on the tourist dollar. lt still shows a bit of what Broome is about and that needs to be maintained. This Draft Report makes specific reference to the many undeveloped properties and parcels of land in the area. lf there are so many undeveloped properties and land, then why talk about 5 storey buildings. I am unsure how the use of the word "Sensitive" in the title of this paragraph could possibly relate to a 5 storey building. The beauty of Cable Beach (and Broome as a whole) is that it does not have multi storey buildings such as is proposed.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
e			16 - Yawuru Tourist Development I agree that any development of this site must be done in an extremely environmentally sensitive manner. lt would be good if this area was not developed, as part of the appeal of Cable Beach is having areas like this that aren't developed giving it a less commercial look. If the development is 3 storeys, then a maximum height restriction must be in place. Unless height restrictions are in place, 3 storeys could be any height. The paragraphs reads "a maximum height of 3 storeys" but what is the maximum height of 3 storeys?	This is governed by Local Planning Scheme No. 6 which restricts the height of non-residential buildings to 10m wall height and 14m overall height, which is generally equivalent to three storeys.	Note submission.
40	UDLA PO Box 3498, BROOME, WA, 6725	Unit 2, 24 Dampier Terrace
a			1.2 How Was The Strategy Developed - Common Themes (p.4) UDLA strongly agree with the five themes presented. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted.	Support. No modifications required.
b			2.1 Historic Context - “‘some additional resort and recreation facilities’ to be permitted around Cable Beach, although the need to ensure these facilities were not ‘incompatible with environmental good health’ was stressed.” (p.6) This notion of ensuring good environmental health remains true and should play a key part in the future planning, design and development of this precinct. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	The first overarching principles of the draft Strategy is: Respect, preserve, enhance and celebrate attributes of the natural environment and the area’s rich culture and heritage;	Support. No modifications required.
c			2.2.1.3 Minyirr Park - Minyirr Park as a barrier to Broome’s development (p.8) Minyirr Park should not be viewed as a barrier, instead as an ecological, cultural, recreational and functional opportunity. Minyirr Park allows cultural stories to connect with the Cable Beach precinct, opening opportunities for cultural tours and economic development for Broome Community. Minyirr Park also provides a recreation link, used by many of Broome’s locals and tourists, opening opportunities for recreation tourism. The Park is an important ecological corridor, home to monsoon Vine Tickets and habitat for many fauna. Lastly Minyirr Park protects Broome’s coastline with a robust green infrastructure barrier that provides a soft approach to storm surge management (important consideration for CHRMAP). Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions - Remove Minyirr Park as a barrier to development.	Section 2.2 – Geographic Context describes ‘barriers’ as elements that restrict connectivity between the Cable Beach Precinct and other parts of Broome, not as barriers to development. The draft Strategy recognises the important role Minyirr Park plays and officers have recommended amendments in response to submissions 34(e) and 36(b) to further strengthen the description of the area’s natural attributes and the opportunity for ecological and cultural tours.	Not support.
d			2.2.2.2 Chinatown - The final location and design of a future road link will be subject to further discussions with landowners and Main Roads WA, however the connection should be multifunctional and designated as an Ecological Corridor, a cycle/walkway, a public transport route and a road. This connection will provide an opportunity to emphasise Broome’s rich culture and heritage and re-establish traditional connections across the peninsula. (p.9) Affirm this statement that any road link must be multi-functional providing an ecological, cultural and recreation corridor. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted.	Support. No modifications required.
e			3.5 Land Use - However, it is important that commercial activity is of a scale that will not detract from Chinatown as the Shire’s main commercial and retail precinct. (p.14) Affirm this point and believe that any mixed use or retail development needs to be fine grain and of a small scale- and does not detract from Chinatown but in fact offers a different product and one more suited to the walking tourist of the Cable Beach Precinct. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	This is the intention of the draft Strategy which makes clear that retail development is to be ‘tourist-orientated’ and ‘small scale.’ Officers are recommending restricting the size of tenancies along the ‘Small Scale Retail strip’ to ensure this occurs.	Support. No modifications required.
f			3.5.1.i & ii Development Control Provisions - Preferred list for ‘Priority Active frontages’ and ‘small scale retail strip’ (p.14-16) Inclusion of ‘Arts and Crafts Centre’ should be a high priority within both land use areas with provisions in planning strategy to assist small local arts groups to set up studios and shop fronts within tourist zones and sell ‘real’ souvenirs. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	‘Arts and Craft Centre’ is listed as a ‘preferred’ land use along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ and the ‘Small Scale Retail Strip’ and it is a ‘P’ or ‘permitted’ use in the ‘Tourist’ zone under Local Planning Scheme No. 6.	Support. No modifications required.
g			3.6.1.a Development Control Provisions - Require development along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ to address, and have a level of interaction with, the primary street. (p.18) It should be emphasised that any development within this zone must have a ‘high’ level of street interaction to properly activate streets. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Include ‘high level of street interaction’ as a notion to provide greater power in activating the street.	This is the intention of the ‘Priority Active Frontages’ designation and officers recommend the relevant provision be reworded for clarity.	Support. Recommend amending 3.6.1(a) to state: a) Require development along ‘Priority Active Frontages’ to address, and have a high level of interaction with, the primary street.
h			3.6.1.d Development Control Provisions - Promote climate responsive building design. (p.18) Climate responsive design must be a key design guideline so that development remains cutting edge, relevant, responsible and does not become ‘incompatible with environmental good health’. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Enforce climate responsive design measures through design guidelines and planning and building approval stages.	Local Planning Scheme No. 6 contains provisions relating to ‘Broome Style Architecture’ which include elements of climate responsive design.	Support in part. No modifications required.
i			3.6.1.xiii Development Control Provisions - The variation of the height provisions outlined in Clause 5.11 of LPS6 will be considered for development on Lots 1640 and 2212 Cable Beach Road West, with development not to exceed a wall height of 17 metres and an overall building height of 24 metres. (p.18) A planning guideline Lord McAlpine set for the original Cable Beach Club resort was that ‘buildings should be no taller than the height of the palm trees’. This notion ought to be considered to connect modern buildings with the history of this area. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Cap building heights at 2-3 storeys.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
j			3.6.1.xviii Development Control Provisions - Every application for Development Approval must be submitted with a detailed landscaping plan for the development and adjacent road reserve. (p.19) Landscape plans must be undertaken by qualified Landscape Architect to ensure a rigorous outcome. Correct site planning, climatic and regional relevance and developing a planting palette are all areas of investigation during DA approval that require Landscape Architectural input to achieve good outcomes. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Landscaping plans must be undertaken by qualified Landscape Architect	Whilst the benefits of having professionally prepared landscaping plans is acknowledged, it is considered that mandating this would be onerous and increase development costs.	Not support.
k			3.6.1.xx Development Control Provisions - Landscaping along the primary street frontage must soften the appearance of buildings and provide shade. (p.19) Further to this, a street tree and verge masterplan must be developed that governs street trees to be used to ensure continuous landscape language through streets. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Include information pertaining to the importance of street tree and verge masterplan	The draft Strategy in Section 3.8.2 – Public Realm contains the following ‘Shire of Broome Direction.’ 5. Develop landscaping themes for streetscapes in the Cable Beach Precinct, including Sanctuary Road, Cable Beach Road West and Murray Road. This may include a street tree and verge masterplan however this is not budgeted for at present.	Support in part. No modifications required.
l			3.7 Movement Network - Roads generally tend to dominate in most movement networks, however alternative modes of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport are gaining in importance. (p.20) Additional provision for car free right of ways, cycle lanes and additional dual use paths is required. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Include requirement for car free right of ways and cycle ways for bikes and pedestrians.	The Precinct currently does have on-street cycle lanes and this is not recommended at present, however the draft Strategy states in Section 3.7.2 – Movement Network: 1. Provide footpaths along both sides of every street identified as ‘Priority Active Frontages.’ Whilst the intent was that these paths are dual use paths catering to both pedestrians and cyclists, it is noted that this may be unclear and hence officers recommend replacing ‘footpaths’ with ‘dual use paths’.	Support in part. Recommend amending 3.7.2 - Shire of Broome Direction to state: 1. Provide dual use paths along both sides of every street identified as ‘Priority Active Frontages.’
m			3.7.a Movement Network - Create and maintain a pedestrian environment which is safe and comfortable for all users at all times of the day. (p.20) Difficult to achieve shade at all times of day. Perhaps focus on key pedestrian activity times (early-mid morning, late afternoon). Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Comfort does not only mean shade, although this is key in Broome’s climate. For instance comfort at night may mean adequate street lighting and areas free from entrapment zones.	Not support.
n			3.7 Public Realm - General note on this section (p.22) Drainage infrastructure should be integrated into public realm and not become ‘out of bounds areas’ that inevitably become eyesores and maintenance issues. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Ensure importance of integrated planning and design of drainage infrastructure is undertaken.	Noted. This is recommended for the Drainage Sump at in the Cable Beach Foreshore Reserve in Section 4.2.	Support. No modifications required.
o			3.7 Public Realm - General note on this section (p.22) It is important that in such a key precinct that a distinct level of design rigour and individuality in design outcomes are required and that ’off the shelf’ items are used sparingly for minor public infrastructure (drink fountains, bins). This should be a ‘world class’ site and not a precinct where design is governed by maintenance budgets. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted. Appropriate street furniture will be considered in the design of streetscape enhancements.	Support. No modifications required.
p			3.8.1.iv Development Control Provisions - Prior to occupation of the development, a deed of agreement between the landowner and the Shire must be prepared at the landowner’s cost, under which the owner agrees to maintain the road reserve landscaping. (p.23) Not ideal for landholder’s to maintain verges within key areas if consistent and high level finishes are desired. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Review requirement for landowner maintenance of verges.	This is consistent with the Shire’s requirements in Local Planning Policy 8.10 – Parking, Landscaping, Storage, Crossover and Drainage Standards for Planning Applications.	Not support.
q			4.1 Formalise Main Entry to Cable Beach – Entire section (p.25) Use roundabout as marker to ‘cable beach precinct’ may include lights, artwork, signage. Potentially provide signage or smaller art elements further south along Cable Beach Road West and east on Sanctuary Drive to inform visitors of proximity to Cable Beach. Consolidating pathways onto beach is important to focus pedestrians at key nodes along the beach foreshore. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted. Concepts for the entry statement can be considered in greater detail through the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
r			4.2 Enhance Functionality and Amenity of the Drainage Sump (p.25) Entire section Integrate drainage and public open space. Many precedent projects worldwide of how this can be done effectively for amenity, safety, functionality and with design rigour. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted.	Note submission.
s			4.3 Manage Coastal Hazard Risk – Entire section (p.25) Ensure Coastal Hazard Risk Management is landscape design driven and not overburdened with unnecessary hard engineering solutions. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	The appropriate adaptation methods to manage coastal hazard risk will be developed through the Broome Townsite CHRMAP.	Note submission.
t			4.4 Relocate Vehicle Access – Entire section (p.26) Relocation of vehicle access would unclog the bottleneck caused by traffic around Sunset Bar, would make the rocks and amphitheatre more pedestrian friendly spaces, safely connected to Sunset Bar and Cable Beach foreshore ‘promenade’. It is worth noting (anecdotally) that the majority of drivers north of the rocks are locals, who would not be distressed by relocating to a different and potentially more difficult to find location. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted.	Note submission.
u			4.6a Foreshore Enhancements: Pedestrian Paths – Entire section (p.26) Strengthening a pedestrian ‘spine’ north south from Amphitheatre – Surf Club is important for universal access requirements and helps to create a stage for one of Broome’s best spectacles- sunset on Cable Beach. This is a world class site that requires world class finishes. While past concepts should be considered, a consistent and strategic review of all past concepts should be undertaken to ensure consistency in design language throughout. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted. This will be considered in greater detail through the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
v			4.6b Foreshore Enhancements: Public Amenities – Entire section (p.27) More and higher quality amenities should be installed along this north-south spine to enhance user experience. Potentials for more seating and exercise equipment should be considered to further activate this north-south strip. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted. This will be considered in greater detail through the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
w			4.7 Pedestrian Links - Entire section (p.27) East-west permeability from resorts to coast needs to be strengthened. Murray and Sanctuary Roads should have high quality pedestrian amenity that continue through the dunes to the beach while north- south roads (Coucal, Oryx, Millington) also require high amenity paths to feed into these key pedestrian links. Path adjacent to camp school is a good concept and needs to be further refined with key stakeholders. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted – the draft Strategy includes these concepts.	Support. No modifications required.
x			4.8 Surf Club Redevelopment – Entire section (p.27) Another opportunity for café/bar for tourists. Also an opportunity to be the precinct hub/node for recreation activities. Consider public exercise equipment here. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted – the draft Strategy includes the concepts of a café at the surf club and providing exercise equipment along the foreshore as part of public amenities.	Note submission.
y			4.11.c Streetscape Enhancement: Murray Road – Entire section (p.27) Whilst this is to be a more “understated” landscape treatment, higher quality amenity is still required to provide shade, wayfinding opportunities and connections to the coastal precinct. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Murray Road is not identified as a ‘Priority Active Frontage’ hence why the landscaping is to be more ‘understated.’ This does not mean low quality.	Support. No modifications required.
z			4.13 Formalise Backpacker Camping Area – Entire section (p.29-30) Potential long term camping facilities need to consider financial viability of existing backpacker and caravan parks and impact on residents within adjoining Sunset Park. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted – this will be explored in the development of the Foreshore Master Plan.	Note submission.
aa			4.14 Encourage Tourist Development with Active Frontages – Entire section (p.30) Encourage vibrant land uses such as arts and crafts businesses that will provide unique and different options for the precinct. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	As per submission 40(f) above.	Support. No modifications required.
ab			4.15 Sensitive Redevelopment of the Old Crocodile Park – Entire section (p.30) 5 storeys is too high, even for a corner site. 2-3 storeys should be maximum and should be a high quality ‘landmark building’ Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	As per submission 3(a) above.	Not support.
ac			4.16 Yawuru Tourist Development – Entire section (p.30) Site may activate surf club car park and provide connection with Minyirr Park. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Noted.	Note submission.
ad			5 Concept Plan Implementation – Entire section (p.30-31) The development of a Concept Masterplan for Reserve 36477 and associated streetscape masterplans for the entire precinct should be a high priority for the Shire of Broome. Potential Actions/Alternatives/Suggestions – Comment only.	Funding has been included in the 2016-17 annual budget to undertake this work.	Support. No modifications required.

Item 9.4.1 - MONTHLY PAYMENT LISTING - JUNE 2016

Part 5. Division 4. Section 5.42 Delegation of some powers to CEO. Sub Section Finance Management Regulation 12.
Each payment must show on a list the payees name, the amount of the payment, the date of the payment and sufficient
information to identify the transaction

This report incorporates the Delegation of Authority (Administration Regulation 19)

PAYMENTS BY EFT & CHEQUE AND FROM TRUST - JUNE 2016

MUNICIPAL ELECTRONIC TRANSFER - JUNE 2016
EFT	Date	Name	Description	Amount	Del Auth
EFT35861	02/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TREASURY CORPORATION	Loan No. 194 Fixed Component - BRAC Oval Pavilion	$63,442.38	MFS
EFT35862	02/06/2016	AVERY AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD	Air conditioning maintenance- Various Shire sites	$15,288.91	MFS
EFT35863	02/06/2016	BARRELLS SURF N FITNESS	General operating expenses - Swim Areas & Beach Lifeguard	$912.85	MFS
EFT35864	02/06/2016	BK SIGNS (HALLIDAY ENTERPRISES PTY LTD)	Program annual events- BRAC	$66.00	MFS
EFT35865	02/06/2016	BOC LIMITED	Dry ice pellet- Health	$6.38	MFS
EFT35866	02/06/2016	BP BROOME CENTRAL & TYREPLUS BROOME	Fuel for small plant- Depot	$314.27	MFS
EFT35867	02/06/2016	BROOME BETTA HOME LIVING	Building maintenance- Shire Office Haas St	$149.00	MFS
EFT35868	02/06/2016	BROOME BOLT SUPPLIES WA PTY LTD	Footpath maintenance- Infrastructure	$1,628.00	MFS
EFT35869	02/06/2016	BROOME FREIGHTLINES ( CTI ONTRAQ )	Freight charges- Waste Management Facility	$1,085.88	MFS
EFT35870	02/06/2016	BROOME SCOOTERS PTY LTD (KIMBERLEY MOWERS & SPARES)	Town Beach water park maintenance- P&G	$1,990.00	MFS
EFT35871	02/06/2016	BROOME TOYOTA	Vehicle service & repair- CEO	$287.41	MFS
EFT35872	02/06/2016	BROOME TREE & PALM SERVICE	Mulching (RFQ 16-15)- Waste Management Facility	$43,076.00	MFS
EFT35873	02/06/2016	BROOME VISITOR CENTRE	Annual subsidy- Broome Visitor Centre	$60,500.00	MFS
EFT35874	02/06/2016	CABLE BEACH ELECTRICAL SERVICE	Electrical works- Visitors Centre, Hammersley St & Shinju Fringe Festival	$407.00	MFS
EFT35875	02/06/2016	CABLE BEACH TYRE SERVICE PTY LTD T/AS BRIDGESTONE BROOME	Various Vehicle repair-Workshop	$1,574.94	MFS
EFT35876	02/06/2016	CARPET PAINT & TILE CENTRE	Road formation- Frederick Street & Dampier St Connection	$77.22	MFS
EFT35877	02/06/2016	CCI Learning Solutions APPRENTICESHIPS AUSTRALIA	Organisational training- HR	$4,958.57	MFS
EFT35878	02/06/2016	CLEVERPATCH	Assorted craft material- Library	$369.93	MFS
EFT35879	02/06/2016	COASTAL DISTRIBUTING & PROVEDORING ( CDP )	Stock for kiosk- BRAC	$392.48	MFS
EFT35880	02/06/2016	COATES HIRE OPERATIONS PTY LTD	Equipment hire- P&G	$1,118.88	MFS
EFT35881	02/06/2016	CRUNCH CONSULTING PTY LTD	Consultant fees- parking and meals 04.04.16	$108.90	MFS
EFT35882	02/06/2016	DAVID JOHN DALY ROWBURY	Rates refund for overpayment of rates assessment A120185	$1,288.93	MFS
EFT35883	02/06/2016	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD	Inspection of plant- Nursery	$61.00	MFS
EFT35884	02/06/2016	DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES (DFES)	2015/2016 ESL Contribution- 4th quarter	$86,780.28	MFS
EFT35885	02/06/2016	DORMA AUTOMATICS PTY LTD	Building maintenance- BRAC	$352.00	MFS
EFT35886	02/06/2016	EIGHTY MILE BEACH CARAVAN PARK	Accommodation & meals- Eighty Mile Beach Road	$2,376.00	MFS
EFT35887	02/06/2016	ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA INC	Subscription- Health	$550.00	MFS
EFT35888	02/06/2016	FITEVENTS (GLENN TAYLOR)	Promotions- Broome Marathon	$11,000.00	MFS
EFT35889	02/06/2016	FOR EARTH PTY LTD	Liquid Waste- Waste Management Facility	$9,042.00	MFS
EFT35890	02/06/2016	GISSA INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD	License maintenance & support- IT	$2,614.05	MFS
EFT35891	02/06/2016	GITTCRETE	Public utilities- Town Beach Launching Ramp	$8,800.00	MFS
EFT35892	02/06/2016	GREENWAY ENTERPRISES	Consumables- Nursery	$1,997.17	MFS
EFT35893	02/06/2016	H & M TRACEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD	Crossover Subsidy -502/19 Hin Way	$515.00	MFS
EFT35894	02/06/2016	HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD	Labour hire- Manager Infrastructure Operations W/E 22.05.16	$3,916.55	MFS
EFT35895	02/06/2016	HIRE A HUBBY BROOME	Building & facility maintenance- BRAC	$88.00	MFS
EFT35896	02/06/2016	HOLDFAST FLUID POWER NW PTY LTD	Vehicle maintenance- Workshop	$188.54	MFS
EFT35897	02/06/2016	HORIZON POWER (ELECTRICITY USAGE)	Electricity charges- Various Shire sites	$460.08	MFS
EFT35898	02/06/2016	HORIZON POWER (SERVICE WORKS)	LED Streetlight upgrade- Anne Street	$99,317.57	MFS
EFT35899	02/06/2016	HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR ADELAIDE	Accommodation risk management training- HR	$420.00	MFS
EFT35900	02/06/2016	HUTCHINSON REAL ESTATE	Staff rent	$1,740.00	MFS
EFT35901	02/06/2016	JASON SIGNMAKERS	Signage Maintenance- Sector 6 Broome North / Blue Haze	$1,709.40	MFS
EFT35902	02/06/2016	JETRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD	Plumbing works- Roebuck Bay Caravan Park	$1,430.00	MFS
EFT35903	02/06/2016	JULIE THOMAS	Rubbish bag collection- P&G	$50.00	MFS
EFT35904	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY BROOME PEST CONTROL	Pest control- BRAC	$132.00	MFS
EFT35905	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY FUEL & OIL SERVICES	Oils & lubricants- Workshop & Depot	$1,274.40	MFS
EFT35906	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GOLD PURE DRINKING WATER	Drinking water- Waste	$152.00	MFS
EFT35907	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY KERBS	Construction Contractor (RFQ 15-39)- Frederick Street & Dampier St Connection	$17,825.78	MFS
EFT35908	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY PLASTIC CUSTOM FABRICATION	Tank repair- Haynes Oval	$533.50	MFS
EFT35909	02/06/2016	KIMBERLEY TRUSS (NORTRUSS (NT) PTY LTD)	Tool replacement- Depot	$519.99	MFS
EFT35910	02/06/2016	KOMATSU AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Vehicle equipment- Workshop	$113.12	MFS
EFT35911	02/06/2016	KOTT GUNNING LAWYERS	Legal fees- Polo on Cable Beach	$1,002.21	MFS
EFT35912	02/06/2016	MAJOR MOTORS PTY LTD	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$921.84	MFS
EFT35913	02/06/2016	MARKETFORCE	Advertising & promotions- Various Shire Departments	$2,545.28	MFS
EFT35914	02/06/2016	MCMULLEN NOLAN GROUP PTY LTD (MNG)	Survey- Cable Beach ramp, carpark Port Drive & Town Beach	$2,149.40	MFS
EFT35915	02/06/2016	METER OFFICE PRODUCTS	Program annual events- BRAC	$103.40	MFS
EFT35916	02/06/2016	NATURAL PARENT MAGAZINE	Subscriptions magazine- Library	$80.00	MFS
EFT35917	02/06/2016	NORTH WEST COAST SECURITY	Security & other operational expenses- Various Shire sites	$7,672.50	MFS
EFT35918	02/06/2016	NORTH WEST LOCKSMITHS	Security maintenance- P&G	$4,050.00	MFS
EFT35919	02/06/2016	NORTHWEST HYDRO SOLUTIONS (PATRICK ANNESLEY)	Maintenance- Waste Management Facility	$88.00	MFS
EFT35920	02/06/2016	PERRY PAUNICH MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS ( PPMC )	Plumbing works- Male Oval toilet	$165.00	MFS
EFT35921	02/06/2016	PERTH STITCHINGS	Staff uniform- Beach Lifeguard	$838.20	MFS
EFT35922	02/06/2016	PINDAN LABOUR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD (A DIVISION OF DFP RECRUITMENT)	Labour hire- Various Shire positions	$3,988.34	MFS
EFT35923	02/06/2016	PRINTING IDEAS	Plant operation expenses & staff printing- Workshop & HR	$2,461.80	MFS
EFT35924	02/06/2016	PRITCHARD FRANCIS PTY LTD	Consultancy brief- Hamersley Haas Roundabout	$357.50	MFS
EFT35925	02/06/2016	QUEST WEST PERTH	Accommodation organisational training- Governance	$1,026.00	MFS
EFT35926	02/06/2016	ROEBUCK BAY HOTEL	Bar stock Melbourne Comedy Festival- Civic Centre	$1,279.22	MFS
EFT35927	02/06/2016	ROEBUCK BAY WORKING GROUP	Community sponsorship- Community services	$1,100.00	MFS
EFT35928	02/06/2016	ROEBUCK TREE SERVICE	Arboriculture expenses- Sector 3 Old Broome	$680.00	MFS
EFT35929	02/06/2016	ROEBUCK WELDING SERVICES	Vehicle maintenance- Workshop	$1,155.00	MFS
EFT35930	02/06/2016	SARAH DOBSON	Reimbursement expenses - Civic Centre	$233.09	MFS
EFT35931	02/06/2016	SEAMLESS CMS PTY LTD	License maintenance & support - IT	$998.80	MFS
EFT35932	02/06/2016	SECUREX SECURITY PTY LTD	Security & other operational expenses- Shire Office Haas St	$60.00	MFS
EFT35933	02/06/2016	TAMARA GRAFFEN	Reimbursement of expenses- LGMA Challenge	$72.93	MFS
EFT35934	02/06/2016	TECHWEST SOLUTIONS	Sporting equipment- BRAC	$66.11	MFS
EFT35935	02/06/2016	TELSTRA	Phone charges- Various Shire phones	$9,997.03	MFS
EFT35936	02/06/2016	TERRITORY RURAL BROOME	Maintenance- P&G	$2,220.37	MFS
EFT35937	02/06/2016	THE MANGROVE RESORT HOTEL (GARRETT HOSPITALITY PTY LTD)	Accommodation training consultants - HR	$666.00	MFS
EFT35938	02/06/2016	THE WORKWEAR GROUP (NNT)	Staff uniform	$501.68	MFS
EFT35939	02/06/2016	TOLL IPEC PTY LTD	Freight charges- P&G	$149.60	MFS
EFT35940	02/06/2016	TOTAL EDEN PTY LTD	Reticulation parts, materials & consumables- P&G	$4,516.84	MFS
EFT35941	02/06/2016	TOTALLY WORKWEAR	Promotional programmes & materials- Library	$14.00	MFS
EFT35942	02/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)	Procurement services & organisational training - Cable Beach Lifeguard Services & HR	$12,856.53	MFS
EFT35943	02/06/2016	WILD MANGO CAFE	Catering for OMC 26 May & Minister for Indigenous Affairs dinner- Governance	$735.50	MFS
EFT35944	02/06/2016	ANDRE STEFANUS SCHONFELDT	Bond refund - Staff Housing	$1,880.68	MFS
EFT35945	02/06/2016	IP & ST ELSON PTY LTD	Trust refund for planning application fee- Planning Services	$39.50	MFS
EFT35946	02/06/2016	STELLA JACKAMARRA	Bond refund- Events	$1,000.00	MFS
EFT35947	02/06/2016	WILD WEST ENTERTAINMENT	Bond refund- Events	$1,000.00	MFS
EFT35948	08/06/2016	IGA - SEAVIEW (BROOME INVESTMENT GROUP PTY LTD T/AS)	Daily & weekly newspapers- Library	$107.60	MFS
EFT35949	09/06/2016	VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA	Fuel card purchases- Various Shire vehicles	$177.78	MFS
EFT35950	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$650.00	MFS
EFT35951	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$488.45	MFS
EFT35952	09/06/2016	AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE	PAYG	$108,276.77	MFS
EFT35953	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$750.00	MFS
EFT35954	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$630.34	MFS
EFT35955	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$600.00	MFS
EFT35956	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$420.00	MFS
EFT35957	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$552.16	MFS
EFT35958	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$410.00	MFS
EFT35959	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$450.00	MFS
EFT35960	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$330.00	MFS
EFT35961	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$1,608.61	MFS
EFT35962	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$430.11	MFS
EFT35963	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$340.00	MFS
EFT35964	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$1,515.11	MFS
EFT35965	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$201.10	MFS
EFT35966	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$88.17	MFS
EFT35967	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$300.00	MFS
EFT35968	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$457.57	MFS
EFT35969	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$353.22	MFS
EFT35970	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$1,028.09	MFS
EFT35971	09/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$614.52	MFS
EFT35972	09/06/2016	AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION - WA BRANCH	Payroll deductions	$1,106.20	MFS
EFT35973	09/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE INSIDE STAFF SOCIAL CLUB	Payroll deductions	$780.00	MFS
EFT35974	09/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE OUTDOOR STAFF SOCIAL CLUB	Payroll deductions	$740.00	MFS
EFT35975	09/06/2016	CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY	Payroll deductions	$1,122.98	MFS
EFT35976	09/06/2016	LGRCEU	Payroll deductions	$19.40	MFS
EFT35977	09/06/2016	BROOME COMMONWEALTH TRADING BANK	Salary and wages pay period ending: 07/06/16	$311,580.38	MFS
EFT35978	10/06/2016	PEARL COAST PROPERTIES PTY LTD	Contribution 50% of stage 1B costs- Frederick Street Main Drain Project Agreed	$789,016.60	MFS
EFT35979	13/06/2016	BROOME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE	Small Business Awards 2016- Sponsorship	$7,700.00	MFS
EFT35980	13/06/2016	DINOSAUR COAST MANAGEMENT GROUP	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$3,000.00	MFS
EFT35981	13/06/2016	MEN'S SHED BROOME	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$2,400.00	MFS
EFT35982	13/06/2016	REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA KIMBERLEY	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$10,000.00	MFS
EFT35983	13/06/2016	SALTWATER COUNTRY Inc.	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$5,000.00	MFS
EFT35984	13/06/2016	TIMOTHY JOSEPH GRAFFEN	Reimbursement expenses- LGMA challenge	$39.00	MFS
EFT35985	13/06/2016	UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$4,620.00	MFS
EFT35986	13/06/2016	YANGET NOMINEES PTY LTD	Rates refund for overpayment assessment A304911	$445.06	MFS
EFT35987	13/06/2016	AD ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD	Utility charges- Cape Leveque Road	$132.00	MFS
EFT35988	13/06/2016	AECOM- URS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Consultant fees- Site investigation of Broome golf course	$4,449.50	MFS
EFT35989	13/06/2016	AMO CONTRACTING	Footpath maintenance- Sector 5 Roebuck Estate	$3,500.20	MFS
EFT35990	13/06/2016	AMPAC DEBT RECOVERY	Debt recovery costs- Rates	$1.44	MFS
EFT35991	13/06/2016	AVERY AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD	Air conditioning works- Various Shire sites	$2,532.48	MFS
EFT35992	13/06/2016	BAIRD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Community engagement strategy consultant fee (RFQ15-30)- Broome CHRMAP	$9,570.00	MFS
EFT35993	13/06/2016	BITUMEN SEALING SERVICES PTY LTD (BSS)	Road maintenance (RFT 15-07)- Roebuck Bay caravan park	$51,070.78	MFS
EFT35994	13/06/2016	BP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - FUEL	Diesel for Shire fleet- Depot	$15,595.70	MFS
EFT35995	13/06/2016	BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$1,118.64	MFS
EFT35996	13/06/2016	BROOME BETTA HOME LIVING	Property maintenance- Key worker housing	$30.00	MFS
EFT35997	13/06/2016	BROOME BOLT SUPPLIES WA PTY LTD	Consumables & material- Various Shire Departments	$283.25	MFS
EFT35998	13/06/2016	BROOME DIESEL & HYDRAULIC SERVICE	Repairs to machinery- Workshop	$7,423.30	MFS
EFT35999	13/06/2016	BROOME ENGRAVING & MULTI SERVICES	Engraving for Broome Diocese civic reception gift- Governance	$35.00	MFS
EFT36000	13/06/2016	BROOME MOTORS	Vehicle repairs & maintenance- Workshop	$2,098.05	MFS
EFT36001	13/06/2016	BROOME PLUMBING & GAS	Plumbing works- Various Shire sites	$2,641.00	MFS
EFT36002	13/06/2016	BROOME PROGRESSIVE SUPPLIES	Stock kiosk & other materials- Various Shire Departments	$1,367.21	MFS
EFT36003	13/06/2016	BROOME RETRAVISION	Sundry equipment & minor asset purchase- BRAC & Depot	$466.00	MFS
EFT36004	13/06/2016	BROOME SMALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES	Building general maintenance- Civic Centre & BRAC	$529.00	MFS
EFT36005	13/06/2016	BROOMECRETE	Concrete & other materials- Various reserves & parks	$3,031.60	MFS
EFT36006	13/06/2016	BT EQUIPMENT PTY LTD	Vehicle parts- Workshop	$802.63	MFS
EFT36007	13/06/2016	J BLACKWOOD & SON T/AS BLACKWOODS	Tool replacement & Consumables- Depot & Civic Centre	$2,847.68	MFS
EFT36008	13/06/2016	KADAR PEARSON PARTNERS PTY LTD	Consultant expenses- Short Term Itinerant Camping Facility	$20,160.00	MFS
EFT36009	13/06/2016	KIMBERLEY CAMPING & OUTBACK SUPPLIES	Staff uniform	$891.81	MFS
EFT36010	13/06/2016	KIMBERLEY FUEL & OIL SERVICES	Plant fuel & oil- Workshop	$5,977.54	MFS
EFT36011	13/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GOLD PURE DRINKING WATER	Drinking water- Infrastructure & Administration Building	$247.00	MFS
EFT36012	13/06/2016	KIMBERLEY WINDOWS DESIGNER BLINDS	Replacement blinds- BRAC	$403.70	MFS
EFT36013	13/06/2016	KOTT GUNNING LAWYERS	Legal expenses- Building order & Native Title Act	$5,186.42	MFS
EFT36014	13/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)	Tender process management- Shire directory production expenses	$7,462.13	MFS
EFT36015	13/06/2016	WILD MANGO CAFE	Catering for Broome Diocese Golden Jubilee Civic Reception & training- Governance & HR	$706.00	MFS
EFT36017	14/06/2016	WA HINO	Replacement plant (RFQ 15-38)- Depot	$116,775.61	MFS
EFT36018	15/06/2016	ACROMAT	Tools & equipment- BRAC	$125.40	MFS
EFT36019	15/06/2016	BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD	Tyre repair- Waste Management Facility Team	$265.96	MFS
EFT36020	15/06/2016	BROOM TIME CLEANING	Cleaning services- Various Shire sites	$50,550.66	MFS
EFT36021	15/06/2016	BROOME BUILDERS PTY LTD	Construction expenses- Key Worker Housing & Roebuck Bay Caravan Park building renewal as per lease	$136,492.00	MFS
EFT36022	15/06/2016	BROOME CLARK RUBBER	Aquatic chemical-Various Shire sites	$4,015.69	MFS
EFT36023	15/06/2016	BROOME DIESEL & HYDRAULIC SERVICE	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$112.50	MFS
EFT36024	15/06/2016	BROOME MOTORS	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$381.70	MFS
EFT36025	15/06/2016	BROOME PLUMBING & GAS	Plumbing works- Various Shire sites	$1,674.00	MFS
EFT36026	15/06/2016	BROOME SMALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES	Building maintenance- HR	$187.00	MFS
EFT36027	15/06/2016	CABLE BEACH ELECTRICAL SERVICE	Oval lighting- Male Oval	$3,245.00	MFS
EFT36028	15/06/2016	CABLE BEACH TYRE SERVICE PTY LTD T/AS BRIDGESTONE BROOME	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$1,435.00	MFS
EFT36029	15/06/2016	CARDNO (WA) PTY LTD	District stormwater management strategy (RFQ16-16)- Stormwater Drainage	$4,651.57	MFS
EFT36030	15/06/2016	CARPET PAINT & TILE CENTRE	Material purchase- KRO2 & Town Beach Water Park	$11,281.38	MFS
EFT36031	15/06/2016	CENTURION TRANSPORT	Freight charges- Library	$118.65	MFS
EFT36032	15/06/2016	COATES HIRE OPERATIONS PTY LTD	Hire of equipment- Male Oval & Frederick Street & Dampier Street connection	$618.84	MFS
EFT36033	15/06/2016	J BLACKWOOD & SON T/AS BLACKWOODS	Maintenance supplies- BRAC	$81.95	MFS
EFT36034	15/06/2016	BROOME TOYOTA	Reversing camera repair- CEO vehicle	$8.86	MFS
EFT36035	15/06/2016	DATACOM	Equipment supplies- IT	$543.40	MFS
EFT36036	15/06/2016	DAVID GRAY & CO PTY LTD	Bin security locks- P&G	$1,958.00	MFS
EFT36037	15/06/2016	DEANO'S CANVAS WORKS	Shade sails repair- Various shire sites	$3,382.50	MFS
EFT36038	15/06/2016	DIRECTCOMMS PTY LTD	SMS service for overdue & reserved books- Library	$144.84	MFS
EFT36039	15/06/2016	DONOVAN PAYNE ARCHITECTS PTY LTD	Architectural services & concept design (RFQ 15-50)- KRO2	$70,455.00	MFS
EFT36040	15/06/2016	EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE	Multifunction craft trolley- BRAC	$383.79	MFS
EFT36041	15/06/2016	FIELD AIR CONDITIONING & AUTO ELECTRICAL PTY LTD	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$6,448.20	MFS
EFT36042	15/06/2016	FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES	Building maintenance- Civic Centre	$838.56	MFS
EFT36043	15/06/2016	FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA	Training building & planning in bushfire prone areas - HR	$190.00	MFS
EFT36044	15/06/2016	GINA NICOLE HAILES	Group fitness program- BRAC	$1,800.00	MFS
EFT36045	15/06/2016	MARKETFORCE	Recruitment & tender advertising- Various Shire departments	$805.47	MFS
EFT36046	15/06/2016	MCKENO BLOCKS & PAVERS	Road formation- Frederick St & Dampier St connection	$770.81	MFS
EFT36047	15/06/2016	MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL	Performance production expenses Melbourne Comedy Festival- Civic Centre	$2,683.70	MFS
EFT36048	15/06/2016	MERCURE HOTEL PERTH	Accommodation for CEO to attend WARCA meeting & Building Technical Officer to attend training in Perth	$1,065.00	MFS
EFT36049	15/06/2016	MIDALIA STEEL PTY LTD	Drainage material & footpath maintenance- Maritana Park & Works	$913.83	MFS
EFT36050	15/06/2016	NDY MANAGEMENT PTY LTD	Plant & equipment renewal (RFQ 15-55)- BRAC Aquatic Upgrade	$7,330.40	MFS
EFT36051	15/06/2016	NORTH WEST COAST SECURITY	Security & other operational expenses- Civic Centre & various Shire Sites	$10,030.46	MFS
EFT36052	15/06/2016	NS PROJECTS PTY LTD	Design & development phase- BRAC Aquatic Upgrade & KRO3	$13,428.90	MFS
EFT36053	15/06/2016	SECUREPAY PTY LTD	Web payments & Seat Advisor pricing transaction fee for ticketing- Civic Centre	$54.12	MFS
EFT36054	15/06/2016	SPORTS STAR TROPHIES	Trophies BRAC 2 Beach Fun run- BRAC	$1,015.20	MFS
EFT36055	15/06/2016	ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA - BROOME	First Aid Kit- BRAC	$200.00	MFS
EFT36056	15/06/2016	T - QUIP	Vehicle repairs- Workshop & Depot	$1,580.40	MFS
EFT36057	15/06/2016	TALIS CONSULTANTS	Consultant fees- Infrastructure	$1,870.00	MFS
EFT36058	15/06/2016	TELSTRA	Phone charges- Various Shire phones	$283.98	MFS
EFT36059	15/06/2016	THE MANGROVE RESORT HOTEL (GARRETT HOSPITALITY PTY LTD)	Bar tab to be recouped from Shire of East Pilbara- Health	$460.00	MFS
EFT36060	15/06/2016	THEATRE KIMBERLEY INC	Performance production expenses- Civic Centre	$3,740.00	MFS
EFT36061	15/06/2016	TNT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD T/AS TNT EXPRESS	Freight charges- Health & Depot	$199.52	MFS
EFT36062	15/06/2016	TOTAL EDEN PTY LTD	Reticulation parts, materials & consumables- P&G	$378.77	MFS
EFT36063	15/06/2016	TOTALLY WORKWEAR	Staff uniform	$242.80	MFS
EFT36064	15/06/2016	TOXFREE	Waste services- Various Shire sites	$5,608.64	MFS
EFT36065	21/06/2016	WATER CORPORATION	Water charges- Various Shire sites	$49,317.08	MFS
EFT36066	21/06/2016	KIMBERLEY ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICES LTD	Rates refund for assessment A107860 as per Council resolution SMC 10 June 2016	$110,377.80	MFS
EFT36067	22/06/2016	AUSTRALIA POST	Postage Charges. Period ending 31.05.16	$2,414.90	MFS
EFT36068	22/06/2016	BEST KIMBERLEY COMPUTING	Purchase of new colour photocopier (RFQ16-08)- IT	$19,385.30	MFS
EFT36069	22/06/2016	BROOM TIME CLEANING	Cleaning services (RFQ 12-09)- Administration Offices & Library	$9,360.00	MFS
EFT36070	22/06/2016	BROOME PHARMACY	Safety equipment & first aid supplies- BRAC & Depot	$208.30	MFS
EFT36071	22/06/2016	BROOME VETERINARY HOSPITAL	Pound, euthanasia & boarding fees May- Rangers	$4,565.38	MFS
EFT36072	22/06/2016	COLES SUPERMARKETS - CHINATOWN, S324	Food & beverages- Monthly fee Various meetings & Training	$434.22	MFS
EFT36073	22/06/2016	COLIN WILKINSON DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD	Crossover Subsidy- Lot 705/25 Orr Street	$515.00	MFS
EFT36074	22/06/2016	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (VEHICLE SEARCH FEES)	Fines enforcement registry expenses- Rangers	$93.80	MFS
EFT36075	22/06/2016	FLEET LOGISTICS PTY LTD (EZY2C)	GPS tracking (RFQ 16-28)- IT	$19,030.66	MFS
EFT36076	22/06/2016	H & M TRACEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD	Crossover Subsidy- Lot 222/ 52 Robinson St	$515.00	MFS
EFT36077	22/06/2016	HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD	Labour hire Manager Infrastructure Operations- Infrastructure	$3,916.55	MFS
EFT36078	22/06/2016	HILTI AUST PTY LTD	Material purchase- Japanese Cemetery	$2,236.39	MFS
EFT36079	22/06/2016	HORIZON POWER (ELECTRICITY USAGE)	Electricity charges- Various Shire sites	$102,526.95	MFS
EFT36080	22/06/2016	INVARION RAPIDPLAN PTY LTD	License maintenance & support- IT	$1,650.00	MFS
EFT36081	22/06/2016	JULIE THOMAS	Town rubbish bag collection- P&G	$20.00	MFS
EFT36082	22/06/2016	KIMBERLEY QUARRY PTY LTD	Road base material (RFQ 13-07)- Hamersley & Haas St	$19,495.69	MFS
EFT36083	22/06/2016	LOCAL DRUG ACTION GROUPS INC	Alcohol signage & toolkit- Economic Services	$7,000.00	MFS
EFT36084	22/06/2016	RAY WHITE BROOME	Staff Rent	$8,445.52	MFS
EFT36085	22/06/2016	ROADLINE CIVIL CONTRACTORS	Construction contractor- Various Shire sites	$348,147.63	MFS
EFT36086	22/06/2016	ROEBUCK WELDING SERVICES	Stainless poles- Town Beach	$1,548.80	MFS
EFT36087	22/06/2016	TELSTRA	Phone charges- Various Shire phones	$726.82	MFS
EFT36088	22/06/2016	TOTAL EDEN PTY LTD	Reticulation parts, materials & consumable- P&G	$1,761.67	MFS
EFT36089	22/06/2016	TOXFREE	Waste services- Various Shire sites	$97,590.94	MFS
EFT36090	22/06/2016	ULTRAHAWKE PTY LTD	Tip improvements- Waste Management Facility	$44,614.35	MFS
EFT36091	23/06/2016	BROOME FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE	Staff Rent	$10,352.37	MFS
EFT36092	23/06/2016	CHARTER PROPERTY GROUP PTY LTD	staff rent	$2,607.14	MFS
EFT36093	23/06/2016	HUTCHINSON REAL ESTATE	Staff Rent	$3,845.52	MFS
EFT36094	23/06/2016	MAX BERNARD GRAFFEN	Staff Rent	$2,166.67	MFS
EFT36095	23/06/2016	PRD NATIONWIDE	Community Storage rent	$2,475.00	MFS
EFT36096	23/06/2016	RAY WHITE BROOME	Staff Rent	$12,866.42	MFS
EFT36097	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$650.00	MFS
EFT36098	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$488.45	MFS
EFT36099	23/06/2016	AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE	PAYG	$113,622.74	MFS
EFT36100	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$750.00	MFS
EFT36101	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$630.27	MFS
EFT36102	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$600.00	MFS
EFT36103	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$0.03	MFS
EFT36104	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$420.00	MFS
EFT36105	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$552.16	MFS
EFT36106	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$410.00	MFS
EFT36107	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$450.00	MFS
EFT36108	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$330.00	MFS
EFT36109	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$1,608.61	MFS
EFT36110	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$250.00	MFS
EFT36111	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$430.11	MFS
EFT36112	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$340.00	MFS
EFT36113	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$800.00	MFS
EFT36114	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$520.27	MFS
EFT36115	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$201.10	MFS
EFT36116	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$88.17	MFS
EFT36117	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$300.00	MFS
EFT36118	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$457.57	MFS
EFT36119	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$353.22	MFS
EFT36120	23/06/2016	SALARY & WAGES	Payroll S & W	$1,028.09	MFS
EFT36121	23/06/2016	AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION - WA BRANCH	Payroll deductions	$1,132.00	MFS
EFT36122	23/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE INSIDE STAFF SOCIAL CLUB	Payroll deductions	$860.00	MFS
EFT36123	23/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE OUTDOOR STAFF SOCIAL CLUB	Payroll deductions	$680.00	MFS
EFT36124	23/06/2016	CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY	Payroll deductions	$1,122.98	MFS
EFT36125	23/06/2016	LGRCEU	Payroll deductions	$19.40	MFS
EFT36126	23/06/2016	EXPRESS SALARY PACKAGING	Salary Packaging	$741.24	MFS
EFT36127	23/06/2016	BROOME COMMONWEALTH TRADING BANK	Salary and wages pay period ending: 21/06/16	$316,997.00	MFS
EFT36128	24/06/2016	ALETTA JOYCE NUGENT	Reimbursement of expenses - Development Services	$2,605.49	MFS
EFT36129	24/06/2016	AMPAC DEBT RECOVERY	Debt recovery commission- Rates	$107.80	MFS
EFT36130	24/06/2016	AVERY AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD	Air conditioning & ventilation works- KRO1	$275.00	MFS
EFT36131	24/06/2016	BEST KIMBERLEY COMPUTING	Purchase of copier- IT	$6,627.50	MFS
EFT36132	24/06/2016	BP BROOME CENTRAL & TYREPLUS BROOME	Fuel for small plants- Depot	$300.00	MFS
EFT36133	24/06/2016	BROOM TIME CLEANING	Cleaning expenses- Shire Office Barker	$1,664.00	MFS
EFT36134	24/06/2016	BROOME AUTO EXCELLENCE	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$1,522.95	MFS
EFT36135	24/06/2016	BROOME DIESEL & HYDRAULIC SERVICE	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$520.55	MFS
EFT36136	24/06/2016	BROOME DOCTORS PRACTICE PTY LTD	Medical expenses- P&G	$105.00	MFS
EFT36137	24/06/2016	BROOME PLUMBING & GAS	Repair irrigation reticulation- Sunset Park & Shire Office Haas St	$435.00	MFS
EFT36138	24/06/2016	BROOME PRIMARY SCHOOL P & C ASSOC	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$10,000.00	MFS
EFT36139	24/06/2016	BROOME SCOOTERS PTY LTD (KIMBERLEY MOWERS & SPARES)	Equipment repairs- P&G	$68.00	MFS
EFT36140	24/06/2016	BUCHER MUNICIPAL (MACDONALD JOHNSTON PTY LTD)	Vehicle parts- Workshop	$1,598.22	MFS
EFT36141	24/06/2016	BUNNINGS BROOME	Monthly invoices for miscellaneous consumables, tools & various items	$2,309.13	MFS
EFT36142	24/06/2016	CABLE BEACH ELECTRICAL SERVICE	Electrical works- Male Oval	$2,101.00	MFS
EFT36143	24/06/2016	CITY OF SWAN	Annual GIS consulting services- IT	$17,343.20	MFS
EFT36144	24/06/2016	CLARITY COMMUNICATIONS	Email management- Media	$93.72	MFS
EFT36145	24/06/2016	DANS QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING PTY LTD	Building maintenance- KR02	$9,702.00	MFS
EFT36146	24/06/2016	DIGITAL MAPPING SOLUTIONS (DMS)	Consulting services for migration of server- IT	$2,145.00	MFS
EFT36147	24/06/2016	DOMINO'S PIZZA	Catering Melbourne Comedy Festival- Civic Centre	$518.00	MFS
EFT36148	24/06/2016	DORMA AUTOMATICS PTY LTD	Building maintenance- Broome Visitors Centre	$561.00	MFS
EFT36149	24/06/2016	DYMOCKS HAY ST	Copies of books- Library	$52.95	MFS
EFT36150	24/06/2016	FLEET LOGISTICS PTY LTD (EZY2C)	GPS Fleet Management (RFQ 16-28)- IT	$6,273.08	MFS
EFT36151	24/06/2016	FORPARK AUSTRALIA	Operation expenses- Various parks & reserves	$2,886.40	MFS
EFT36152	24/06/2016	GALVINS PLUMBING PLUS	Maintenance & repairs- P&G	$580.58	MFS
EFT36153	24/06/2016	GITTCRETE	Drainage works (RFQ16-40)- Maritana Park	$14,520.00	MFS
EFT36154	24/06/2016	GREENLINE AG PTY LTD	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$2,396.00	MFS
EFT36155	24/06/2016	GREENWAY ENTERPRISES	Minor tools & equipment- P&G	$1,922.25	MFS
EFT36156	24/06/2016	HEAD OFFICE LANDGATE	Aerial photography services Broome Town site & valuation expenses- IT & Rates	$15,430.34	MFS
EFT36157	24/06/2016	HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS	Legal fees- Dampier Peninsula Cluster Claims	$77,000.00	MFS
EFT36158	24/06/2016	HIRE A HUBBY BROOME	Building maintenance- BRAC	$93.50	MFS
EFT36159	24/06/2016	HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY (AUSTRALIA)	Plant repairs- Workshop	$266.11	MFS
EFT36160	24/06/2016	HOLDFAST FLUID POWER NW PTY LTD	Made up hose- Town Beach Water Park	$53.34	MFS
EFT36161	24/06/2016	HORIZON POWER (ELECTRICITY USAGE)	Electricity charges- Various Shire sites	$522.28	MFS
EFT36162	24/06/2016	INCREDIBLE EDIBLE BROOME	Community sponsorship program- Community Services	$3,664.00	MFS
EFT36163	24/06/2016	INLAND STUDIO	Scanning WALGA banners- Governance	$110.00	MFS
EFT36164	24/06/2016	J BLACKWOOD & SON T/AS BLACKWOODS	Tool replacement- Depot	$568.00	MFS
EFT36165	24/06/2016	JAMES BENNETT PTY LIMITED	Selected stock plus end-processing of materials- Library	$298.68	MFS
EFT36166	24/06/2016	KENNETH RAYMOND DONOHOE	Reimbursement travel & meal expenses- CEO	$315.88	MFS
EFT36167	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY CAMPING & OUTBACK SUPPLIES	Staff uniform	$803.35	MFS
EFT36168	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY FUEL & OIL SERVICES	Oils & lubricants- Workshop	$423.77	MFS
EFT36169	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GROUP TRAINING (KGT)	Apprentice wages- Depot	$1,709.55	MFS
EFT36170	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY PLASTIC CUSTOM FABRICATION	Maintenance & repairs- P&G	$1,067.00	MFS
EFT36171	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY SIGNS & DESIGNS	Consumables expenses- Depot	$701.80	MFS
EFT36172	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY WASHROOM SERVICES	Sanitary waste removal- Various Shire sites	$700.00	MFS
EFT36173	24/06/2016	KIMBERLEY WINDOWS DESIGNER BLINDS	Building maintenance- Civic Centre	$225.00	MFS
EFT36174	24/06/2016	KOMATSU AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Vehicle service & repairs- Workshop	$4,685.64	MFS
EFT36175	24/06/2016	LANDMARK OPERATIONS LTD	Agribusiness products- P&G	$1,059.30	MFS
EFT36176	24/06/2016	LEADING EDGE COMPUTERS	9 iPad Air- Infrastructure & IT	$8,320.60	MFS
EFT36177	24/06/2016	LG ASSIST AUSTRALIA	Annual recruitment advertising package- HR	$4,400.00	MFS
EFT36178	24/06/2016	LIGHT APPLICATION PTY LTD	Repairs & maintenance- Civic Centre	$742.50	MFS
EFT36179	24/06/2016	iSUBSCRIBE	Subscriptions expenses- Library	$873.90	MFS
EFT36180	24/06/2016	MAGIQ SOFTWARE PTY LTD	Budget management system software- IT	$2,478.08	MFS
EFT36181	24/06/2016	MARKETFORCE	Advertisement roads amendments & Cable Beach Development Strategy- Infrastructure & Town Planning	$914.77	MFS
EFT36182	24/06/2016	MARRIOTT TREE EQUIPMENT PTY LTD	Seal kit control valve- Workshop	$102.33	MFS
EFT36183	24/06/2016	MCCORRY BROWN EARTHMOVING PTY LTD	Construction contractor fees- Various Shire sites	$174,782.47	MFS
EFT36184	24/06/2016	MCINTOSH & SON	Vehicle parts- Workshop	$392.34	MFS
EFT36185	24/06/2016	MCKENO BLOCKS & PAVERS	Footpath maintenance- Infrastructure	$3,177.87	MFS
EFT36186	24/06/2016	MCLEODS BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS	Legal fees- Long Service Leave Provisions	$1,161.38	MFS
EFT36187	24/06/2016	MCMULLEN NOLAN GROUP PTY LTD (MNG)	Survey fees & footpath maintenance- Various Shire sites	$9,619.50	MFS
EFT36188	24/06/2016	MIEKE WEVERS	Reimbursement of expenses- Governance	$200.51	MFS
EFT36189	24/06/2016	NEVERFAIL SPRINGWATER LIMITED	Drinking water- Depot	$347.81	MFS
EFT36190	24/06/2016	NORTHWEST HYDRO SOLUTIONS (PATRICK ANNESLEY)	Reticulation parts, consumables & materials- P&G	$3,352.66	MFS
EFT36191	24/06/2016	OFFICE NATIONAL BROOME	Copier charges & stationary- Various Shire sites	$2,758.71	MFS
EFT36192	24/06/2016	OFFICEMAX AUSTRALIA LTD	Stationery- Administration office	$1,466.23	MFS
EFT36193	24/06/2016	COAST & COUNTRY ELECTRICS	Electrical works- Various Shire facilities	$8,342.50	MFS
EFT36194	24/06/2016	PARKER BLACK & FORREST PTY LTD	Security expenses- Library	$85.50	MFS
EFT36195	24/06/2016	PERRY PAUNICH MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS ( PPMC )	Replacement damaged ceiling panels- Barker St	$1,386.00	MFS
EFT36196	24/06/2016	PIPPA JANE CHRYSTAL	Reimbursement of holiday program expenses - BRAC	$220.00	MFS
EFT36197	24/06/2016	PRINTING IDEAS	Material purchase for the Northwest expo- Nursery	$805.77	MFS
EFT36198	24/06/2016	PRITCHARD FRANCIS PTY LTD	Consultancy services- Archer St reconstruction/widening	$7,425.00	MFS
EFT36199	24/06/2016	RAECO	Book covering materials- Library	$383.31	MFS
EFT36200	24/06/2016	RAMONA IFTIMIE SMITH	Reimbursement of expenses- LGMA Challenge	$110.00	MFS
EFT36201	24/06/2016	REGAL TRANSPORT	Freight- Workshop	$545.04	MFS
EFT36202	24/06/2016	REPCO (EXEGO PTY LTD)	Safety equipment- Rangers	$803.63	MFS
EFT36203	24/06/2016	ROADLINE CIVIL CONTRACTORS	Supply Traffic Management (RFQ 14-16)- Hamersley Haas Roundabout	$23,493.25	MFS
EFT36204	24/06/2016	SALLY EATON	Reimbursement of travel & licence renewal expenses- Library	$349.68	MFS
EFT36205	24/06/2016	SEAMLESS CMS PTY LTD	Pro-rata support agreement- IT	$2,287.08	MFS
EFT36206	24/06/2016	SHARLEEN JORDAN	Reimbursement travel expenses- HR	$308.98	MFS
EFT36207	24/06/2016	SUNNY SIGN COMPANY PTY LTD	Signage maintenance- Various sites	$6,400.72	MFS
EFT36208	24/06/2016	SURFMET PTY LTD T/A KIMBERLEY SOILS LABORATORY	Supply materials- Hamersley Haas Roundabout Project	$2,183.50	MFS
EFT36209	24/06/2016	T - QUIP	Equipment replacement, stump grinder- P&G	$6,264.50	MFS
EFT36210	24/06/2016	TALIS CONSULTANTS	Upgrade to asset management plan- Infrastructure	$5,500.00	MFS
EFT36211	24/06/2016	TERRITORY RURAL BROOME	Weed control equipment- P&G	$1,894.81	MFS
EFT36212	24/06/2016	TOXFREE	Waste services- Nursery	$109.21	MFS
EFT36213	24/06/2016	TRADELINK PLUMBING SUPPLIES	Maintenance equipment- Depot	$492.88	MFS
EFT36214	24/06/2016	UDLA	Consultants fee (RFQ 16-26) - Broome Recreation Trails Masterplan	$9,185.00	MFS
EFT36215	24/06/2016	UNBOUND SOUND	Production expenses & equipment- Civic centre	$5,310.00	MFS
EFT36216	24/06/2016	WEST AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS	Advertising & promotions- Various Shire Departments	$3,795.68	MFS
EFT36217	24/06/2016	WEST COAST ON HOLD	Council newsletter & community information- Media	$69.00	MFS
EFT36218	24/06/2016	WILD MANGO CAFE	Catering workshop- Development Services	$172.50	MFS
EFT36219	24/06/2016	WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Roller parts- Works	$1,461.00	MFS
EFT36220	27/06/2016	AARLI BAR	Catering- LGMA Challenge	$1,198.50	MFS
EFT36221	27/06/2016	ANNETTE DAHL GREGORY	Town rubbish bag collection- P&G	$27.50	MFS
EFT36222	27/06/2016	ATI-MIRAGE	Training fees- HR	$5,555.00	MFS
EFT36223	27/06/2016	BITUMEN SEALING SERVICES PTY LTD (BSS)	Contractor sealing works- Hamersley and Haas street & Blackman St	$16,826.48	MFS
EFT36224	27/06/2016	BOC LIMITED	Gas cylinders- Workshop & Depot	$101.49	MFS
EFT36225	27/06/2016	BP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - FUEL	Diesel Shire fleets- Depot	$16,128.34	MFS
EFT36226	27/06/2016	BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$1,278.20	MFS
EFT36227	27/06/2016	BROOME AUTO EXCELLENCE	Vehicle service- Workshop	$578.40	MFS
EFT36228	27/06/2016	BROOME BOLT SUPPLIES WA PTY LTD	Tools & equipment- Various Shire sites	$858.77	MFS
EFT36229	27/06/2016	BROOME CLARK RUBBER	Aquatic chemicals- BRAC	$862.56	MFS
EFT36230	27/06/2016	BROOME DIESEL & HYDRAULIC SERVICE	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$2,383.35	MFS
EFT36231	27/06/2016	BROOME MOTORS	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$388.60	MFS
EFT36232	27/06/2016	BROOME PLUMBING & GAS	Plumbing work- Various Shire sites	$2,254.00	MFS
EFT36233	27/06/2016	BROOME PROGRESSIVE SUPPLIES	Stock kiosk & other materials- BRAC & Depot	$2,658.74	MFS
EFT36234	27/06/2016	BROOME SCOOTERS PTY LTD (KIMBERLEY MOWERS & SPARES)	Equipment replacement- P&G	$11,270.10	MFS
EFT36235	27/06/2016	BROOME TRAVEL CENTRE	Shire staff flights- Building Department	$849.71	MFS
EFT36236	27/06/2016	CABLE BEACH TYRE SERVICE PTY LTD T/AS BRIDGESTONE BROOME	Tyre repair- Workshop	$4,237.50	MFS
EFT36237	27/06/2016	COATES HIRE OPERATIONS PTY LTD	Safety barriers- Works	$719.14	MFS
EFT36238	27/06/2016	COCA COLA AMATIL	Stock & consumables- BRAC	$3,482.31	MFS
EFT36239	27/06/2016	DAVID GRAY & CO PTY LTD	Litter control- Depot	$840.46	MFS
EFT36240	27/06/2016	DEANO'S CANVAS WORKS	Shade sail repairs- Various Shire sites	$952.60	MFS
EFT36241	27/06/2016	DORMA AUTOMATICS PTY LTD	Property maintenance- BRAC	$220.00	MFS
EFT36242	27/06/2016	EARTHWORKS TRAINING & ASSESSMENT	Training traffic management- Infrastructure	$3,390.00	MFS
EFT36243	27/06/2016	EXELNETWORK PTY LTD	Safety testing- Depot	$570.90	MFS
EFT36244	27/06/2016	FENCEMAKERS	General Building & facility maintenance- BRAC	$690.00	MFS
EFT36245	27/06/2016	FIELD AIR CONDITIONING & AUTO ELECTRICAL PTY LTD	Vehicle repairs- Workshop & Depot	$1,105.45	MFS
EFT36246	27/06/2016	GALVINS PLUMBING PLUS	Purchase of material- Depot & Events	$112.79	MFS
EFT36247	27/06/2016	GITTCRETE	Drainage works (RFQ16-40)- Maritana Park	$1,078.00	MFS
EFT36248	27/06/2016	GREENWAY ENTERPRISES	Landscaping & minor tools- Hamersley & Haas Street roundabout & P&G	$1,814.60	MFS
EFT36249	27/06/2016	HOLDFAST FLUID POWER NW PTY LTD	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$39.89	MFS
EFT36250	27/06/2016	JETRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD	Pump Maintenance & repairs- Roebuck Bay caravan park & BRAC	$1,490.00	MFS
EFT36251	27/06/2016	KIMBERLEY CAMPING & OUTBACK SUPPLIES	Staff uniform	$1,076.50	MFS
EFT36252	27/06/2016	KIMBERLEY FUEL & OIL SERVICES	Oils & lubricants- Workshop	$1,115.01	MFS
EFT36253	27/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GOLD PURE DRINKING WATER	Drinking water- Administration building	$133.00	MFS
EFT36254	27/06/2016	KIMBERLEY KERBS	Kerb construction- Maritana Park, Dickson Drive & Hamersley Street	$7,882.05	MFS
EFT36255	27/06/2016	LITTLE WING PRODUCTIONS	Performance production expenses- Civic Centre	$2,500.00	MFS
EFT36256	27/06/2016	MCCORRY BROWN EARTHMOVING PTY LTD	Road formation- Various Shire sites	$24,260.50	MFS
EFT36257	27/06/2016	MCKENO BLOCKS & PAVERS	Road formation- Frederick Street & Dampier Street connection & Hamersley and Haas Street	$3,935.25	MFS
EFT36258	27/06/2016	MJB INDUSTRIES	Drainage maintenance- Works	$745.80	MFS
EFT36259	27/06/2016	NORTH WEST LOCKSMITHS	Maintenance supplies- Frederick St & Dampier St connection	$1,995.00	MFS
EFT36260	27/06/2016	OFFICEMAX AUSTRALIA LTD	Occupation health & safety equipment- HR	$774.35	MFS
EFT36261	27/06/2016	ROEBUCK WELDING SERVICES	Fencing & vehicle repair- Town Beach waterpark & Workshop	$412.50	MFS
EFT36262	27/06/2016	ROSMECH SALES & SERVICE PTY LTD	Vehicle plant renewal (RFQ 15-53)- Depot	$298,903.00	MFS
EFT36263	27/06/2016	SECUREX SECURITY PTY LTD	Security expenses- Shire Office Haas St	$120.00	MFS
EFT36264	27/06/2016	SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA	Sports Medicine Australia workshops- Club Development Program	$1,010.00	MFS
EFT36265	27/06/2016	TNT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD T/AS TNT EXPRESS	Freight- Health	$104.92	MFS
EFT36266	27/06/2016	VERB ADVERTISING	Advertising & promotion- Civic Centre	$990.00	MFS
EFT36267	27/06/2016	WEST COAST PLAN - ANDREW PAWLUK	Planning consultancy fees- KRO	$1,936.00	MFS
EFT36268	27/06/2016	WESTERN IRRIGATION PTY LTD	Maintenance & repairs- P&G	$8,206.00	MFS
EFT36269	27/06/2016	WILD MANGO CAFE	Catering Developing Business Plan- HR	$170.00	MFS
EFT36270	27/06/2016	WOOLWORTHS LIMITED (96000235)	Consumables & food items- Depot & Infrastructure	$314.98	MFS
EFT36271	27/06/2016	WURTH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Consumables- Workshop	$1,520.84	MFS
EFT36272	28/06/2016	ADINA VIBE DARWIN WATERFRONT (MEDINA PROPERTY SERVICES T/AS)	Accommodation for Shire President- Developing Northern Aust Conference	$1,795.00	MFS
EFT36273	28/06/2016	AVERY AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD	Air conditioning & ventilation works- Various Shire sites	$14,074.94	MFS
EFT36274	28/06/2016	BENJAMIN MICHAEL LITTLE	Refund planning application- Planning Services	$73.50	MFS
EFT36275	28/06/2016	BROOME ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE	Excess insurance- Workshop	$500.00	MFS
EFT36276	28/06/2016	BROOME CLARK RUBBER	Aquatic chemicals- Various Shire sites	$1,211.64	MFS
EFT36277	28/06/2016	BROOME NETBALL ASSOCIATION	Grant Department of Sport and Recreation Kid Sport- Community Services	$5,060.00	MFS
EFT36278	28/06/2016	BROOME PLUMBING & GAS	Plumbing work- Town Beach	$100.00	MFS
EFT36279	28/06/2016	BROOME PROGRESSIVE SUPPLIES	Store & kiosk stock- Depot & BRAC	$1,249.14	MFS
EFT36280	28/06/2016	BROOME SMALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES	Building maintenance & repairs- Various Shire sites	$1,175.50	MFS
EFT36281	28/06/2016	BROOME TOWING & SALVAGE	Impounding of vehicles expenses- Rangers	$176.00	MFS
EFT36282	28/06/2016	CASTROL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Oils & lubricants- Workshop	$355.97	MFS
EFT36283	28/06/2016	COASTAL DISTRIBUTING & PROVEDORING ( CDP )	Stock kiosk- BRAC	$486.79	MFS
EFT36284	28/06/2016	COATES HIRE OPERATIONS PTY LTD	Hire safety barriers- Sector 3 Old Broome	$179.78	MFS
EFT36285	28/06/2016	COCA COLA AMATIL	Stock kiosk- BRAC	$2,070.73	MFS
EFT36286	28/06/2016	DANS QUALITY PAINTING & DECORATING PTY LTD	Painting services- KRO2	$2,783.00	MFS
EFT36287	28/06/2016	DATA#3 LIMITED	Maintenance & supplies- IT	$8,113.95	MFS
EFT36288	28/06/2016	DOMINO'S PIZZA	Catering- Youth Advisory Council	$99.60	MFS
EFT36289	28/06/2016	ELITE POOL COVERS PTY LTD	Replacement equipment- BRAC	$86.00	MFS
EFT36290	28/06/2016	FIELD AIR CONDITIONING & AUTO ELECTRICAL PTY LTD	Vehicle repairs- Workshop	$406.70	MFS
EFT36291	28/06/2016	HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS	Legal expenses- Foundation & BOSCCA Care lease agreements	$2,994.56	MFS
EFT36292	28/06/2016	J BLACKWOOD & SON T/AS BLACKWOODS	Consumables & safety equipment- Depot & Workshop	$677.96	MFS
EFT36293	28/06/2016	KIMBERLEY DISTRIBUTORS	Stock kiosk- BRAC	$1,070.00	MFS
EFT36294	28/06/2016	KIMBERLEY FUEL & OIL SERVICES	Engine, hydraulic oil & other materials- Waste Management Facility	$1,558.58	MFS
EFT36295	28/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GOLD PURE DRINKING WATER	Drinking water- Waste Management Facility	$152.00	MFS
EFT36296	28/06/2016	KIMBERLEY LINEMARKING	Works & footpath maintenance- Various Shire sites	$7,381.00	MFS
EFT36297	28/06/2016	KIMBERLEY STRUCTURAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS	Leased expenses- Gantheaume Rotunda	$1,045.00	MFS
EFT36298	28/06/2016	LEADING EDGE COMPUTERS	Equipment maintenance & supplies - IT	$39.95	MFS
EFT36299	28/06/2016	MARKETFORCE	Recruitment expenses- HR	$198.00	MFS
EFT36300	28/06/2016	MATSO'S BROOME BREWERY	Organisational training- Community Services	$286.00	MFS
EFT36301	28/06/2016	MERCURE INN BROOME	Accommodation trainer- HR	$338.00	MFS
EFT36302	28/06/2016	MICHAEL JAMES DOYLE	Reimbursement expenses food allowance- Infrastructure	$58.50	MFS
EFT36303	28/06/2016	NORTH WEST STRATA SERVICES (NWSS)	Levies staff housing- Key workers housing	$3,486.80	MFS
EFT36304	28/06/2016	OFFICE NATIONAL BROOME	Stationary expenses- Various Shire Departments	$802.30	MFS
EFT36305	28/06/2016	ONE DEGREE ADVISORY PTY LTD	HR consultant travel costs- HR	$351.29	MFS
EFT36306	28/06/2016	COAST & COUNTRY ELECTRICS	Electrical work- BRAC	$801.43	MFS
EFT36307	28/06/2016	PERRY PAUNICH MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS ( PPMC )	Building maintenance- Broome Visitor Centre & KRO2	$2,076.36	MFS
EFT36308	28/06/2016	PMK WELDING & METAL FABRICATION	Diesel tank repairs- Workshop	$203.50	MFS
EFT36309	28/06/2016	REDWAVE MEDIA PTY LTD	Subscription fees- Media	$2,420.00	MFS
EFT36310	28/06/2016	REEN AUTO ELECTRICS	Vehicle repair- Workshop	$330.00	MFS
EFT36311	28/06/2016	REGAL TRANSPORT	Freight- P&G, Workshop	$282.57	MFS
EFT36312	28/06/2016	REPCO (EXEGO PTY LTD)	Consumables- Depot	$167.17	MFS
EFT36313	28/06/2016	ROBERT JOHN RAMPAL	Reimbursement training expenses- Building Department	$79.89	MFS
EFT36314	28/06/2016	SEAMLESS CMS PTY LTD	Seamless hosting fees- HR	$998.80	MFS
EFT36315	28/06/2016	SEAT ADVISOR PTY LTD	Ticket sale fees- Civic Centre	$458.65	MFS
EFT36316	28/06/2016	SECUREX SECURITY PTY LTD	Security & other operational expenses- Shire Office Barker St	$197.00	MFS
EFT36317	28/06/2016	SPORTSPOWER BROOME	Divisional prizes for BRAC 2 Beach fun run- BRAC	$800.00	MFS
EFT36318	28/06/2016	STOTT & HOARE BUSINESS COMPUTERS	Equipment & minor assets (RFQ 16-36)- IT	$54,245.40	MFS
EFT36319	28/06/2016	THE WORKWEAR GROUP (NNT)	Staff uniform	$544.50	MFS
EFT36320	28/06/2016	TNT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD T/AS TNT EXPRESS	Freight- Workshop & Depot	$248.50	MFS
EFT36321	28/06/2016	TOLL IPEC PTY LTD	Freight- BRAC	$41.07	MFS
EFT36322	28/06/2016	TOXFREE	Waste services- BRAC	$857.00	MFS
EFT36323	28/06/2016	UNBOUND SOUND	Audio & visual equipment- Civic Centre	$1,720.00	MFS
EFT36324	28/06/2016	UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA	Annual subscription for benchmarking and performance indicators- BRAC	$530.00	MFS
EFT36325	28/06/2016	VANDERFIELD PTY LTD	Vehicle & plant renewal (RFQ 16-02)- Depot	$11,407.00	MFS
EFT36326	28/06/2016	VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA	Fuel card purchases- Various Shire vehicles	$106.79	MFS
EFT36327	28/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)	Recruitment fees of the Shire DCEO- HR	$10,516.00	MFS
EFT36328	28/06/2016	XCY PTY LTD	Equipment & maintenance supplies- IT	$1,857.68	MFS
EFT36329	29/06/2016	IGA - SEAVIEW (BROOME INVESTMENT GROUP PTY LTD T/AS)	Daily & weekly newspapers- Library	$233.60	MFS
EFT36330	29/06/2016	12 MILE SHADE & CANVAS	Install shade sail- Janiburu park	$1,496.00	MFS
EFT36331	29/06/2016	AAA ASPHALT	Seal- Various Shire sites	$196,853.40	MFS
EFT36332	29/06/2016	ABLE ELECTRICAL (WA) PTY LTD	Street lighting maintenance- Cable Beach & Surf Club	$5,192.00	MFS
EFT36333	29/06/2016	AIR LIQUIDE	Rental cylinders- Depot & BRAC	$102.03	MFS
EFT36334	29/06/2016	AMO CONTRACTING	Footpath contractor (RFQ 13-08)- Frederick Street and Dampier St Connection	$73,998.10	MFS
EFT36335	29/06/2016	ASTRO SYNTHETIC SURFACES	Playground softfall works (RFQ 16-22)- Town Beach	$59,004.00	MFS
EFT36336	29/06/2016	BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD	Tyre repairs- Workshop	$1,137.02	MFS
EFT36337	29/06/2016	BROOME FREIGHTLINES ( CTI ONTRAQ )	Freight- P&G	$467.62	MFS
EFT36338	29/06/2016	BROOME SCOOTERS PTY LTD (KIMBERLEY MOWERS & SPARES)	Chainsaw servicing- P&G	$1,651.00	MFS
EFT36339	29/06/2016	CABLE BEACH ELECTRICAL SERVICE	Electrical work- Town Beach waterpark & Male Oval	$2,640.00	MFS
EFT36340	29/06/2016	COCA COLA AMATIL	Stock kiosk- BRAC	$1,923.75	MFS
EFT36341	29/06/2016	DEANO'S CANVAS WORKS	Protector cover for Fertilizer Spreader- P&G	$1,940.40	MFS
EFT36342	29/06/2016	FIONA RAHMAN	Rates refund for assessment overpayment of A100360	$1,000.00	MFS
EFT36343	29/06/2016	FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES	Building maintenance- Civic Centre	$106.70	MFS
EFT36344	29/06/2016	FORPARK AUSTRALIA	Material purchase (RFQ 16-04)- Town Beach Playground	$36,543.10	MFS
EFT36345	29/06/2016	GITTCRETE	Footpath maintenance (RFQ 16-44)- Hamersley and Haas Streets	$33,651.20	MFS
EFT36346	29/06/2016	GREENHILLS TURF FARM	Insect spraying- P&G	$1,124.50	MFS
EFT36347	29/06/2016	IAN CHESTER	Reimbursement of sundry equipment- BRAC	$24.85	MFS
EFT36348	29/06/2016	KIMBERLEY CAMPING & OUTBACK SUPPLIES	Staff uniform	$312.55	MFS
EFT36349	29/06/2016	KIMBERLEY DISTRIBUTORS	Consumables kiosk- BRAC	$846.78	MFS
EFT36350	29/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GOLD PURE DRINKING WATER	Drinking water- Infrastructure	$76.00	MFS
EFT36351	29/06/2016	KIMBERLEY GROUP TRAINING (KGT)	Adhoc Community sponsorship. Excellence Award- Community Services	$500.00	MFS
EFT36352	29/06/2016	KIMBERLEY KERBS	Roundabout kerbing (RFQ 15-39)- Haas St & Hamersley St	$15,421.45	MFS
EFT36353	29/06/2016	KYLE ANDREWS FOUNDATION INC	Community sponsorship- Community Services	$2,000.00	MFS
EFT36354	29/06/2016	MARKETFORCE	Advertising expenses- Governance	$402.19	MFS
EFT36355	29/06/2016	MG TYRES	Material purchase- Workshop	$100.00	MFS
EFT36356	29/06/2016	MOORE STEPHENS (WA) PTY LTD	Audit fees (RFT 15-06)- Governance	$7,320.25	MFS
EFT36357	29/06/2016	NORTH WEST COAST SECURITY	Security expenses- Civic Centre	$885.50	MFS
EFT36358	29/06/2016	NORTHWEST HYDRO SOLUTIONS (PATRICK ANNESLEY)	Reticulation parts, materials & consumables- P&G	$227.22	MFS
EFT36359	29/06/2016	OFFICE NATIONAL BROOME	Stationary expenses- BRAC	$101.40	MFS
EFT36360	29/06/2016	OHURA CONSULTING	EBA employer representative- HR	$8,046.61	MFS
EFT36361	29/06/2016	COAST & COUNTRY ELECTRICS	Electrical work- Mulberry Tree Childcare	$213.68	MFS
EFT36362	29/06/2016	PINDAN LABOUR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD (A DIVISION OF DFP RECRUITMENT)	Labour hire- Various Shire positions	$14,568.53	MFS
EFT36363	29/06/2016	PRD NATIONWIDE	Strata & water levies- Community Storage shed	$792.19	MFS
EFT36364	29/06/2016	ROEBUCK WELDING SERVICES	Repair tanks pump- BRAC & Town Beach Water Park	$7,810.00	MFS
EFT36365	29/06/2016	SIGNET PTY LTD	Security signage- Shire offices	$39.91	MFS
EFT36366	29/06/2016	SILVERFERN IT	Equipment maintenance & supplies- IT	$56.38	MFS
EFT36367	29/06/2016	SLATER & GARTRELL SPORTS	Sports equipment- BRAC	$267.30	MFS
EFT36368	29/06/2016	TECHNIWORKS ACTION LEARNING PTY LTD	Organisational training- HR	$6,930.00	MFS
EFT36369	29/06/2016	TELSTRA	Phone charges- Various Shire phones	$571.68	MFS
EFT36370	29/06/2016	THE MANGROVE RESORT HOTEL (GARRETT HOSPITALITY PTY LTD)	Team building- Development Services	$369.50	MFS
EFT36371	29/06/2016	TOTAL EDEN PTY LTD	Reticulation parts, materials & consumables- P&G	$4,528.78	MFS
EFT36372	29/06/2016	TOTALLY WORKWEAR	Staff uniform	$1,015.60	MFS
EFT36373	29/06/2016	TUDOR HOUSE	Printing WALGA banner- Governance	$363.55	MFS
EFT36374	29/06/2016	WILD MANGO CAFE	Catering workshop meeting June 16- Governance	$152.50	MFS
EFT36375	29/06/2016	H & M TRACEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD	Crossover Subsidy - Lot 1013/39 Songlark Loop	$500.00	MFS
EFT36376	30/06/2016	H & M TRACEY CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD	Crossover Subsidy - Lot 1013/39 Songlark Loop	$15.00	MFS
MUNICIPAL ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER TOTAL:				$5,328,785.28


MUNICIPAL CHEQUES - JUNE 2016
Cheque	Date	Name	Description	Amount	Del Auth
57407	02/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE COUNCIL	Petty Cash- Library	$158.65	MFS
57408	02/06/2016	BROOME TRAVEL CENTRE	Flights- Various Shire staff	$1,394.00	MFS
57409	12/06/2016	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (REGISTRATION)	Vehicle & plant registration for Shire fleet as per schedule B9240 to 30/06/17- Workshop	$25,217.50	MFS
57410	27/06/2016	BROOME SHIRE COUNCIL	Additional float for Kimberley Cup- BRAC	$400.00	MFS
MUNICIPAL CHEQUES TOTAL:				$27,170.15



TRUST CHEQUES - JUNE 2016
Cheque	Date	Name	Description	Amount	Del Auth
3415	13/05/2016	BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING FUND	BCITF LEVY MARCH+APRIL 2016	$12,650.34	MFS
TRUST CHEQUES TOTAL:				$12,650.34



MUNICIPAL DIRECT DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS - JUNE 2016
DD#	Date	Name	Description	Amount	Del Auth
DD20630.2	01/06/2016	AIRNORTH	Flights- Various Shire staff	$1,874.58	MFS
DD20630.3	01/06/2016	QANTAS AIRWAYS	Flights- Various Shire staff	$2,637.00	MFS
DD20630.4	01/06/2016	VIRGIN AUSTRALIA	Flights- Various Shire staff	$678.40	MFS
DD20630.5	01/06/2016	WESTERN ANGLER MAGAZINE	12 month subscription 2016/2017- Library	$45.00	MFS
DD20630.6	01/06/2016	BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL	Car hire- Various Shire staff	$1,594.66	MFS
DD20630.7	01/06/2016	ADINA VIBE DARWIN WATERFRONT (MEDINA PROPERTY SERVICES T/AS)	Accommodation for Deputy Shire President & Shire President for conference	$89.47	MFS
DD20630.8	01/06/2016	FACEBOOK	Online Facebook promotion- Broome Civic Centre	$129.29	MFS
DD20408.1	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$63,204.26	MFS
DD20408.2	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$269.95	MFS
DD20408.3	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$267.95	MFS
DD20408.4	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$403.30	MFS
DD20408.5	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$814.64	MFS
DD20408.6	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,679.29	MFS
DD20408.7	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$583.54	MFS
DD20408.8	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$66.62	MFS
DD20408.9	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$280.70	MFS
DD20408.10	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$346.73	MFS
DD20408.11	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$273.10	MFS
DD20408.12	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$407.50	MFS
DD20408.13	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$559.29	MFS
DD20408.14	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$278.37	MFS
DD20408.15	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$247.25	MFS
DD20408.16	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$273.10	MFS
DD20408.17	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,399.96	MFS
DD20408.18	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$486.27	MFS
DD20408.19	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,207.21	MFS
DD20408.20	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$529.12	MFS
DD20408.21	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$288.11	MFS
DD20408.22	07/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$906.89	MFS
DD20484.1	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$64,881.82	MFS
DD20484.2	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$269.95	MFS
DD20484.3	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$183.65	MFS
DD20484.4	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$596.82	MFS
DD20484.5	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$470.94	MFS
DD20484.6	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$810.60	MFS
DD20484.7	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,385.63	MFS
DD20484.8	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$583.54	MFS
DD20484.9	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$27.49	MFS
DD20527.1	21/06/2016	BROOME COMMONWEALTH TRADING BANK	Loan No. 171 Interest payment - BRAC building Loan	$56,715.65	MFS
DD20484.10	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$280.70	MFS
DD20484.11	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$346.73	MFS
DD20484.12	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$434.66	MFS
DD20484.13	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$245.79	MFS
DD20484.14	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$559.29	MFS
DD20484.15	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$278.37	MFS
DD20484.16	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$226.35	MFS
DD20484.17	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$279.21	MFS
DD20484.18	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,266.72	MFS
DD20484.19	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$1,220.69	MFS
DD20484.20	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$486.27	MFS
DD20484.21	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$382.41	MFS
DD20484.22	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$288.11	MFS
DD20484.23	21/06/2016	SUPERANNUATION	Superannuation contributions	$927.89	MFS
DD20630.1	22/06/2016	WOTIF.COM PTY LTD	Accommodation for HR Manager training- HR	$200.00	MFS
DD20660.1	23/06/2016	AIRNORTH	Flights (Changing fees)- Shire staff	$266.90	MFS
DD20660.2	23/06/2016	OFFICEWORKS SUPERSTORES	Refund of lifeproof Ipad Air case- Health	-$336.00	MFS
DD20660.3	23/06/2016	VIRGIN AUSTRALIA	Flights- Various Shire staff	$1,518.10	MFS
DD20660.4	23/06/2016	ADINA VIBE DARWIN WATERFRONT (MEDINA PROPERTY SERVICES T/AS)	Event charges for Shire President & Deputy Shire President to attend the '2016 Developing Northern Australia Conference' and KRG Planning session in Darwin- Executive travel	$2,030.00	MFS
DD20660.5	23/06/2016	AST MANAGEMENT	Conference fee for CEO & Deputy Shire President to attend the '2016 Developing Northern Australia Conference' June in Darwin- Executive Travel	$100.00	MFS
DD20660.6	23/06/2016	BROOME COMMONWEALTH TRADING BANK	Credit card annual fee- Bank charges	$40.00	MFS
DD20671.1	26/06/2016	AIRNORTH	Flights (Changing fees)- Shire staff	$266.90	MFS
DD20671.2	26/06/2016	QANTAS AIRWAYS	Flights- Shire staff	$997.00	MFS
DD20671.3	26/06/2016	QANTAS AIRWAYS	Flights- Shire staff	$202.01	MFS
DD20527.2	27/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TREASURY CORPORATION	Loan No. 193 & Loan.191 fixed component - Civic Centre redevelopment loan & BRAC Stage 2B BRAC Ovals	$292,848.36	MFS
DD20562.1	29/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TREASURY CORPORATION	Loan No. 182 & Loan No. 182 fixed component - Broome Visitor Centre & Millington Road drainage upgrade	$85,088.73	MFS
DD20369.5	30/06/2016	CIRCUITWEST inc.	Showcase registration- Civic Centre	$330.30	MFS
DD20369.9	30/06/2016	WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)	Refund CEO Roundtable lunch- Governance	-$55.00	MFS
MUNICIPAL DIRECT DEBIT TOTAL:				$598,468.13

MUNICIPAL ELECTRONIC TRANSFER TOTAL				$5,328,785.28

MUNICIPAL CHEQUES TOTAL				$27,170.15

TRUST CHEQUE TOTAL				$12,650.34

MUNICIPAL DIRECT DEBIT/ CREDIT CARD TOTAL				$598,468.13

TOTAL PAYMENTS - JUNE 2016				$5,967,073.90

Key for Delegation of Authority:
	CEO	Chief Executive Officer
	MFS	Manager Financial Services
	AMFS	Acting Manager Financial Services
	DCS	Director Corporate Services

Councillor		Cr R Johnston	Cr H Tracey	Cr M Fairborn	Cr W Fryer	Cr E Foy	Cr D Male	Cr P Matsumoto	Cr C MIthcell	Cr B Rudeforth
2015	26 November							LOA
2015	17 December
2016	25 February					A
2016	31 March					LOA
2016	28 April		LOA	A	LOA	LOA
2016	26 May			A				LOA
2016	30 June		LOA							LOA

FINANCIAL INTEREST
Councillor	Item No	Item	Nature of Interest

IMPARTIALITY
Councillor	Item No	Item	Nature of Interest

Broome Civic Centre	- Operational Plan development and review - Programming Policy - Logo development - Annual program review
Shinju Matsuri	- Sponsorship Memorandum of Understanding - Annual review of Festival outcomes against the Shire’s sponsorship objectives - Financial viability and overdraft renewal
Heritage	- Sam Male & DMcD Luggers national registration - Shire of Broome Municipal Heritage Inventory - Heritage Signage Project - MOU with the WA Museum - MOU with the Broome Historical Society - Streeters Jetty project
Public Art	- Public Art Master Plan development and community consultation - Public Art Policy 5.1.6 review - Local Planning Policy 8.20 establishment and review - Establishment of a Public Art Reserve - Public Art Guidelines - Guidelines for Developers - Community capacity building workshops
General	- Shire arts and culture objectives - Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan - Christmas in Chinatown

Shire of Kalamunda	City of Karratha
Town of Port Hedland	City of Melville
WA Department of Culture and the Arts	Chamber of Arts and Culture
W.A.R.C.A.

Bellyache Bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia)

Wild Passionfruit (Passiflora foetida)

Coffee Bush (Leucaena leucocephala)

Khaki Weed (Alternanthera pungens)

Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Mint Bush (Hyptis suaveolens)

Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris)

Siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum)

Gallon’s Curse (Cenchrus biflorus)

Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris)

· *LOA (Leave of Absence)*	· *NA (Non Attendance)*
· *A (Apologies)*

Item	Councillors (in-kind)	Officers	Community Members (in-kind)	Comment
Meeting preparation	4.5 hours	18 hours	10.5 hours	1.5 hours of reading per member, officer time to prepare & distribute agenda
Meeting time	6 hours	6 hours	14 hours	2 hours per meeting per person
Follow-up		4 hours		Minutes preparation and proofing
Incidentals	1 hour	2 hours	1 hour	Advertising, phone, printing
Total time per meeting	11.5 hours	30 hours	25.5 hours

3 x Councillors (including Deputies)	-	Cr____________ Cr ___________ (Deputy) Cr ___________ Cr ___________ (Deputy) Cr ___________ Cr ___________ (Deputy)
7x Community Delegates Chairperson/Deputy	-	1 x Heritage Organisation Sarah Keenan, Broome Historical Society 1 x Arts Organisation Sandy Darrington – Arts Organisation 1 x Cultural Organisation Sarah Yu, Nyamba Buru Yawuru 4 x Community Representatives Eunice Yu Vanessa Margetts Gwen Knox Rani Middleton (Chairperson); (Deputy Chair)
Officer Responsible	-	Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director Community and Economic Development
Standing Ex-Officio Members		Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director Community and Economic Development Manager Community Development
Meeting Schedule	-	Quarterly and other meetings as required
Meeting Location	-	Function or Committee Room, Shire of Broome
Quorum	-	Five (5) voting members as per Section 5.19 of the Local Government Act 1995
Delegated Authority	-	Nil

1.	Draft Policy - Trading in Public Places
2.	Community Engagement Plan - draft Policy - Trading in Public Places

TITLE:	TRADING IN PUBLIC PLACES
ADOPTED:	OCM [insert date] 2016 – Pages ## - ##
REVIEWED:
ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION:	Trading, Outdoor Dining and Street Entertainment Local Law 2003 Local Government Property and Public Places Local Law 2012
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:	Local Planning Policy 8.3 Outdoor Dining
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITY:	Manager Health, Emergency and Ranger Services
DELEGATION:

Project name:	Draft Policy – Trading in Public Places
Project owner:	Director of Development Services
Project manager:

Date	Tool/Activity	Stakeholders involved	Person Responsible	Budget	Venue	Communication /message
8 August 2016	Submit advertisement and media release to local paper for public comment period	Broome Advertiser	EHO	$300	N/A	Ensure material is in for Thursday 11 August 2016 edition.
8 August 2016	Stakeholder Mail-out	Trading licence holders, Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Broome Community Stallholders Association, Broome Tourism Leadership Group, Broome Visitor Centre, Australia’s North West Tourism	EHO/DDS	N/A	N/A	Letter to stakeholders including a copy of the draft Policy and welcoming feedback/comments on the draft Policy.
11 August 2016	Copy of notice requesting comments and draft Policy to be uploaded on the Shire’s website.	Broome community and general public	EHO	N/A	N/A	Notice advising that draft Policy has been prepared and the Shire is seeking comments.
11 August 2016	Shire Administration Office	Broome community and general public	EHO	N/A	N/A	Static display of the draft Policy at the Shire Administration Office requesting feedback.

1.	Attachment 1 - Location Plan
2.	Attachment 2 - Scheme Amendment No. 3 Report
3.	Attachment 3 - Advice from the Environmental Protection Authority
4.	Attachment 4 - Schedule of Submissions

Date	Year	Version	Comments
6-10 February	2012	Development	First Broome visit- workshops, field trip and meetings with Yawuru/ Shire/ PaW.
26-30 March	2012	Development	Second Broome visit- workshops, field trips and meetings with Yawuru/ Shire/ PaW.
10 April	2012	Development	First draft of: a) enjoyment of country and customary practice; b) commercial tourism; c) fire; and d) drainage circulated to Yawuru/ Shire/ PaW through Yawuru Park Council working group.
16-20 April	2012	Development	Third Broome visit. Workshops, field trips and meetings with Yawuru/ Shire/ PaW.
26 April	2012	1	First draft circulated to Yawuru, Shire and PaW through Yawuru Park Council Working Group
10 May	2012	1 A	Amendments from discussions with Yawuru and Sarah Yu.
24 May	2012	1 B	Amendments following PaW review.
8 June	2012	2	Second draft circulated to Yawuru, Shire and PaW through Yawuru Park Council Working Group.
12 June	2012		Workshop/ handover of draft scheduled for Yawuru/ Shire cancelled (to be rescheduled for August TBC).
19 July	2012	2 a	Update to document control section and removal of some incorrect referencing. Circulated to Yawuru/ Shire/ PaW through Yawuru Park Council working group.
9 October	2012		Workshop/ presentation to Yawuru Board, Shire of Broome Councillors and staff.
13 March	2013		Received CCS strategic report from Shire of Broome for tabling at next YPC meeting.
15 May 2013	2013		Shire of Broome confirmed that the CCS strategic document is the position of the Shire (excluding the recommended next stages).
July	2013	3	Updated to align with CCS Strategic information and updated Out of Town / Marine and Intertidal plans.
20 March	2014	4	Update of V3 framework as developed by YPCWG (19 March 2014).
April	2014	5	Update as requested by YPC meeting (7 April 2014).
11 December	2014	6	Senior Officer Group (SoG) to confirm Version Control to progress plan from 12 December 2014.
October	2015	7	Updated draft for stakeholder group comment and review.
July	2016	7.1	Incorporation of comments from stakeholder group ahead of endorsement.
July	2016	8	Updated draft based on ongoing discussions with stakeholder group.
19 July	2016	8.1	Minor edits ahead of Yawuru Board and Shire of Broome Council meetings
Please note all Versions were progressed via the Yawuru Park Council Working Group (YPCWG). Representatives include Yawuru RNTBC, Shire of Broome and Parks and Wildlife.

The Yawuru Minyirr Buru Conservation Park Joint Managers Senior Officer Group (SOG) comprising the Yawuru NBY General Manager, the SoB CEO and the West Kimberley Manager of Parks and Wildlife declare that this is the correct version for the Joint Management Partners to progress and finalise.
	Peter Yu		Kenn Donohoe		Alan Byrne
	Chief Executive Officer		Chief Executive Officer		West Kimberley Manager
	Yawuru Nyamba Yawuru Pty Ltd		Shire of Broome		Parks and Wildlife
Signature of General Manager		Signature of Chief Executive Officer		Signature of West Kimberley Manager
►Date

Department of Planning Comment	Officer’s Response	Recommendation
The Strategy should explain that the role of the Strategy is to guide development in the precinct and assist Council in making recommendations on subdivision and that it does not have the statutory effect of the Scheme.	The role of the Strategy is explained in Sections 1.1 and 3.3, where it states that the Development Control provisions will be used by staff and Council when assessing Development Applications and subdivision referrals.	No modifications to the Strategy required.
Section 3.3 should state the Development Control provisions are guidelines only and development will be assessed against the provisions of the Scheme.	This has always been the intent of the Strategy and the Development Control provisions will function similarly to a Local Planning Policy in that they will guide staff and Council in the exercise of discretion under the Scheme but do not supersede the Scheme provisions. Whilst this is already implicit there is no objection to including additional wording in 3.3 for clarity.	Inserting an additional clause under ‘Development Control provisions’ to state: Which will be used by staff and Council when assessing Development Applications and subdivision referrals and will guide the exercise of discretion under Local Planning Scheme No. 6.
The Strategy Plan recommends that the residential area around the Frangipani Resort be rezoned from ‘Tourism’ to ‘Residential.’ This area also contains Reserves for Public Open Space and Drainage which would also have to be rezoned accordingly.	This is noted and it is recommended that the Strategy Plan be updated to show Reserves 48607 and 48608 as ‘Public Open Space’ to reflect their current tenure and use.	Amending Reserves 48607 and 48606 to ‘Public Open Space’ on the Strategy Plan.
There is concern that some of the uses shown as ‘Not Preferred’ and ‘Inappropriate’ in the tables in Section 3.5.1 – Land Use are permitted, discretionary, or discretionary subject to advertising under Local Planning Scheme No. 6. Whilst the Strategy states that uses in these columns may be approved subject to certain criteria being met, it is considered there is some ambiguity as to whether these tables are consistent with the Scheme. To address this it is recommended that: 1. Any ‘permitted’ uses under LPS6 be included in the ‘preferred’ column; 2. The ‘Not Preferred’ and ‘Inappropriate’ columns be removed, and 3. The ‘Development Control’ provision relating to the table be re-worded to reflect that uses not shown as preferred may be approved if certain conditions are met.	Officers acknowledge that any ‘permitted’ uses in LPS6 should not be shown as ‘not preferred’ or ‘inappropriate’ to ensure consistency with the Scheme. However it is noted that some of these uses do not correspond with the intent of the ‘Priority Active Frontages’ or ‘Small Scale Retail Strip’ designations and therefore it is not recommended to include these uses in the ‘Preferred’ column. Rather, officers recommend amending the corresponding text to indicate that the tables only apply to uses that are ‘D’ (discretionary) or ‘A’ (discretionary subject to advertising) in the Zoning Table of LPS6. With respect to the ‘Not Preferred’ and ‘Inappropriate’ tables, officers consider that these are appropriate for ‘D’ or ‘A’ uses as they will guide the exercise of Council’s discretion in considering these uses. However, the changes recommended by the Department of Planning will have little material impact on how development applications for these uses are assessed, as they will still have to demonstrate that the use will have no adverse impact on adjoining properties and is appropriate in relation to other existing uses in the area. Therefore the Department’s recommendations in points 2 and 3 are supported.	1. Amending 3.5.1(i) and 3.5.1(ii) to state: The following ‘preferred,’ ~~‘not preferred’~~ ~~and ‘inappropriate’~~ land uses are to be considered when assessing Development Applications for uses shown as ‘D’ or ‘A’ in the zoning table of LPS6 along land designated as ‘Priority Active Frontages’/ ‘Small Scale Retail Strip’ … 2. Deleting the ‘Not Preferred’ and ‘Inappropriate’ Columns in 3.5.1(i) and 3.5.1(ii). 3. Amending 3.5.1(iii) to state: Uses not* identified as ~~‘not~~ preferred’ in the above tables may be granted Development Approval if it is considered a Development Application demonstrates:* · The proposed development will not have an adverse impact on adjoining properties; and · The proposed development is considered to be appropriate in relation to other existing uses within the area.
It is suggested with respect to the Backpacker Camping Area that the Strategy identifies that approvals other than the Shire will be required for this to be granted approval, both in the short and long term.	As discussed in the Strategy, the ideas in the Concept Plan are indicative and will be used to establish the strategic direction for the preparation of a detailed Foreshore Master Plan. Approval requirements for the Backpacker Camping Area will be considered as part of this process. Nothing in the Strategy supersedes or minimises requirements imposed under other legislation.	No modifications to the Strategy required.

1.	Attachment 1 - Schedule of Submissions
2.	Attachment 2 - Cable Beach Development Strategy with Proposed Modifications as Tracked Changes
3.	Attachment 3 - Cable Beach Development Strategy with Proposed Modifications Accepted
4.	Attachment 4 - Department of Planning Comments

Tenancy	Occupant	Size (Sqm)
Tenancy 11	Dept of Housing	552.3
Tenancy 10	Vacant	438.4
Tenancy 9	K.I.F.S.A	157.7

Lessee	Minister for Works
Premises	Tenancy 10 Kimberley Regional Offices Complex
Net Lettable Area	438.36 sqm
Lease Term	18 months
Lease Break Option	The lessee will have the ability to terminate the lease on any date no earlier than 31 October 2017 by serving one month’s prior written notice to the lessor (“the break notice”).
Lease Start Date	1 November 2016
Rent	As per independent valuation $270.00 per sqm
Outgoings	Estimated at $195.00 per sqm
Lease Fees	At the expense of lessee
Lessor Works	Remove one non structural internal wall as per lessee’s specifications, on or before 1 November 2016
Other terms and conditions	Consistent with the previous lease between the Shire of Broome and Minister for Works as executed in September 2009.

Description	Income	Expenses
Net Annual Rent	$118,357.20 ex GST per annum
Outgoings	$85,488.00	$85,488.00
Lease Fees	$2500.00	$2500.00
Internal Wall Removal	Nil	$1,000.00
Net Gain over 12 months = $117,357.20

No.	Description of Modification	Reason
1	Inclusion of an additional 8 parking bays in front of 10 Frederick Street as ‘Public Parks on Road Reserve (Maintained by Owners)’.	Reflect parking that has been installed by a developer as a part of the adjacent development.
2	Inclusion of 10 parallel bays in Frederick Street adjacent to the Police Station shown as unrestricted parking.	Reflect parking improvements that have been installed.
3	Inclusion of 6 parallel bays and 4 angled bays on Frederick Street as unrestricted parking.	Reflect parking installed as a part of the Frederick Street extension.
4	Inclusion of 4 additional angled parking bays on Dampier Terrace adjacent to the Frederick Street upgrade.	Reflect parking installed as a part of the Frederick Street extension.
5	Bay previously shown as motorbike has been amended to be an unrestricted car park.	Reflect the on-ground parking arrangement.
6	Removal of one of the bays shown as ‘Public Parks on Road Reserve’ in front of 44 Dampier Terrace.	The bay was removed as a part of the works undertaken in the Frederick Street extension.
7	Alter the configuration of the disabled parking on Napier Terrace to include two disabled parking spaces and remove one motorbike bay.	This is proposed to ensure that the disabled bays meet with the updated Australian Standard.
8	On the opposite side of Napier Terrace, remove one 2 hour parking bay and replace with two motorbike bays.	This is proposed given that the motorbike bay on the southern side of Napier Terrace is proposed to be removed.
9	Amend the parallel parking configuration on Carnarvon Street to show a run of five unrestricted bays (instead of six) and three motorbike bays (instead of 1).	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
10	Remove the three taxi bays in front of 23 Carnarvon Street and replace with 2 hour parking bays.	As taxi parking bays are available on the western side of Carnarvon Street, this is deemed to be an unnecessary duplication.
11	Inclusion of an additional motorbike bay on Short Street in front of 1 Short Street	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
12	Addition of eight parking bays in front of the Roebuck Bay Hotel as ‘Taxi/Car’ This provides for these bays to be used as taxi pick up points from 6pm to 6am and then 2 hour timed parking outside those hours.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration and signage.
13	Two parking bays in front of 31 Dampier Terrace have been removed.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration a pedestrian island has been installed.
14	Inclusion of an additional disabled bay in front of 25 Dampier Terrace and an additional motorbike bay.	This is proposed to ensure that the disabled bays are compliant with the updated Australian Standard.
15	Removal of one disabled bay and two dual taxi/car parking bays in front of 18 Dampier Terrace and replaced with six motorbike bays.	This is proposed as the disabled bay will be relocated and to provide additional motorbike parking in this location.
16	Inclusion of twenty-nine unrestricted parking bays, three motorbike bays and two disabled bays on the eastern side of Dampier Terrace near Streeters Jetty.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
17	Removal of two motorbike bays.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
18	Relocation of the disabled bay in front of Australia Post so it is at the start of the run of parking bays, not in the middle.	This is proposed to improve the accessibility and functionality of this disabled bay. In the current configuration the disabled bay is bookended by car bays. This amendment will provide more space at the rear of the disabled bay.
19	Removal of three 2 hour parking bays and replacement with nine motorbike parking bays.	This is proposed as currently there is an under provision of motorbike parking bays along this portion of Chinatown.
20	Inclusion of three 2 hour parking bays in front of the Paspaley Shopping Centre entrance on Carnarvon Street, previously were taxi bays.	To reflect the recent works undertaken which relocated these taxi bays to the other entrance to the Paspaley Shopping Centre on Short Street.
21	Relocation of the disabled bay on the southern side of Short Street in front of 6 Short Street so it is adjacent to the disabled bay on the other side of Short Street.	This is proposed to ensure that the disabled bays are compliant with the updated Australian Standard.
22	Removal of angled parking bays on Short Street and reinstated with two parallel taxi parking bays.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
23	Removal of four angled parking bays and replacement with one bus stop.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
24	Amendments to the disabled parking bays configuration so both parking bays are adjacent to each other and with a common shared area.	This is proposed to ensure that the disabled bays are compliant with the updated Australian Standard.
25	The bays in proximity to the Broome Visitors Centre in the 2005 Parking Plan were shown as proposed. The updated plan shows these bays as constructed. The allocation of the bays reflects the current on the ground parking. The only proposed changes relate to the configuration of the disabled bays.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration. The changes to the disabled bays is proposed so they are compliant with the Australian Standards.
26	Inclusion of eight parallel unrestricted parking bays on Hamersley Street adjacent to Male Oval.	To reflect the on-ground parking configuration.
27	Inclusion of a nominal amount of bays which could potentially be constructed on Reserve 34305.	This Reserve is vested with the Shire of Broome for the purposes of drainage and parking. This site has the potential to be improved in the future for additional parking.

1.	Attachment No 1 - 2005 Car Parking Plan
2.	Attachment No 2 - 2016 Parking Plan Showing Amendments
3.	Attachment No 3 - 2016 Parking Plan

Land Use	Floor Area (SQM)	Table 1 - Schedule 16: Parking Ratios	Bays Required / Provided
Office	N/A	1 bay per 25sqm within ‘Town Centre’ zone	13 bays required for existing office & residential use as per approval 10 July 2007
Residential	N/A	Minimum 2 bays as per R-Codes	As above.
Shop	42sqm	1 bay per 25sqm	2
Total			15 bays / 11 provided

1.	Attachment 1 - Location Plan
2.	Attachment 2 - Plans
3.	Attachment 3 - Planning Assessment Summary

Action	Date
Recreation Trails Master Plan and Recreation Trails Marketing Plan presented to Council for endorsement and documents released for public comment for a period of four weeks	28 July 2016
Release the draft plan for public comment for a period of four weeks.	4 August 2016
Close public comment/consultation period.	31 August 2016
Feedback reviewed and considered and Consultants to present findings at Council workshop	20 September 2016
Recreation Trails Masterplan and Marketing Plan presented to Council for adoption.	29 September 2016

Item	Description	Cost	Type
1a	Construct dual use pathway on east side of Gubinge Road	$240,000	Upgrade
2a	Construct dual use path on west side of Old Broome Highway cause way	$170,000	New
5	Masterplan BRAC to explore options for youth orientated facilities	$30,000	-
7	Masterplan Cable Beach to include exercise equipment, bike racks and bicycle repair facilities	$70,000	-
9	Path upgrade – Clear and maintain path through the ECC, south of Banu Avenue	$7,000	Upgrade
10	Repair damaged path and address drainage issues at end of Reid Road and Dakas Street	$66,000	Renewal
11	Install lights along path between cemetery and St Mary’s College	$62,000	Upgrade
12a	Install lights & trees on the north side of paths, south side of Sanctuary Road between Cable Beach Road West & Oryx Road	$164,000	Upgrade
12b	Shade trees on the north side of paths, south side of Sanctuary Road between Oryx Rd and Fairway Drive	$20,000	Upgrade
21	Add bike rack in China town	$5,000	New
22	Add bike rack and skateboard fixing station at BRAC skate park	$28,000	New
23	Add bike rack, water fountain, bike fixing station and exercise equipment at BRAC ovals	$50,000	New
24a	Install exercise equipment at Surf Club end of Cable Beach	$17,000	New
24b	Install bike rack, water fountain, exercise equipment at Zanders end of Cable Beach	$17,000	New
29	Promote path network as per marketing plan attached	-	-
	Total cost	$946,000

Option		Risk	Risk Rating
1	Council endorse the draft Recreation Trails Masterplan	Community expectation will be that there are sufficient funds available to implement the works/trails recommended.	Low
2	Council do not endorse the draft Recreation Trails Masterplan.	Shire of Broome has no planning around developing recreation track, trails and destinations nodes.	High
2		Areas of town continue to be vulnerable to anti-social behaviour.	High

1.	DRAFT Broome Recreational Trails Masterplan
2.	DRAFT Broome Recreational Trails Marketing Plan

Date of Approval	Application Reference	Applicant	Contribution Amount	Paid
8 August 2013	2013/240	MI Australia	$125,000	Yes
24 April 2014	2014/33	H&M Tracey Construction	$29,155	Yes
25 June 2015	2010/170	Concept Building Designs	$160,000	No
30 July 2015	2015/69	H&M Tracey Construction	$26,400	No
4 November 2015	2015/110	Seaview WA	$20,000	No
4 March 2016	2015/124	Laird Tran Studio	$70,000	No
5 July 2016	2016/56	Shire of Broome	$64,000	No

TITLE:	PROVISION OF PUBLIC ART
ADOPTED:	OCM 19 September 2013 – Page 51 - 55
REVIEWED:	OMC 30 July 2015 – Pages 28 – 40 OMC 17 December 2015 – Pages 110 – 121 SMC 19 January 2016 – Pages 12 - 16
ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION:	Planning and Development Act 2005
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:	Chinatown Development Strategy
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITY:	Director Development Services
DELEGATION:	Delegations are exercised in accordance with delegation granted in terms of Section 5.42 of the Local Government Act 1995 as amended or other statutes as applicable to specified officers.
APPLICATION	This policy applies to the LPS6 area

Funding Type	Capital or Start Up Expense	Life Cycle Costs (Annual)		Funding Details (eg RLCIP)	Account Number
Funding Type	Capital or Start Up Expense	Cost $	*Cost Type	Funding Details (eg RLCIP)	Account Number
Grant	$40,000	-	-	RBFS	-
Budget	$13,334	-	-	Budget	143038

TOTAL	$53,334	-	-	-	-
*Cost Type – Asset: New, Upgrade, Renewal, Maintenance, Operating. Service: Start up and Operating

Item of Expenditure	Budget	Source of Funds
Grey Street Extension Feasibility & Technical Studies	$1,000,000	Royalties for Regions ($745,000) Shire of Broome ($255,000)
Roebuck Bay Reconnection and Coastal Protection Feasibility	$1,000,000	Royalties for Regions ($855,000) Shire of Broome ($145,000)
Cultural Centre Feasibility	$750,000	Royalties for Regions
Dampier Terrace Renovation	$3,800,000	Royalties for Regions
Carnarvon Street Upgrades	$2,725,000	Royalties for Regions
Frederick Street Lookout	$900,000	Shire of Broome ($600,000) Tourism WA ($300,000)
Tourist Rest Facilities	$700,000	Shire of Broome
Connection of Dampier Terrace and Terrace Street	$600,000	Shire of Broome ($300,000) Tourism WA ($300,000)
Enhanced laneways strategy and funding program	$290,000	Royalties for Regions
Chinatown Commercial Liaison Officer (over 2 years) and funding program	$600,000	Royalties for Regions
Administration/Audits/Reporting	$235,000	Royalties for Regions
Total Budget	$12,600,000

Chinatown Revitalisation	Income	Expense	Remarks	Account Number
Salary – Op Exp		$82,000	Chinatown Investment & Development Coordinator	1367201
Other employment costs		$2,400	Phone, FBT, Workers Compensation	1367204
Other employment costs		$7,750	Superannuation	1367202
Plant operating costs		$4,000	Fuel, servicing	1367215
Start-up costs		$16,000	Vehicle	1367215
Operational		$387,850	Program costs, Project Director fees etc.	1367211
Royalties for Regions Grant	$500,000		First milestone drawdown	1367301 (operating only)
TOTAL	$500,000	$500,000

1.	June 2015-16 - Monthly Financial Activity Statements
2.	Appendix A - Supplementary Notes to the Monthly Report June 2016
3.	Summary Schedule General Ledger
4.	Schedule 3 - 14 General Ledger

1.	Draft Shire of Broome Review of Wards and Representation Discussion Paper
2.	Option 1 - Broome Ward Map
3.	Option 1 - Dampier Ward Map
4.	Option 2 - Broome Ward Map
5.	Option 2 - Dampier Ward Map