Coastal Ward councillors have convinced their fellow City of Mandurah elected representatives to chipping in $15,000 for a new shelter at at Melros Beach Foreshore Reserve.
Merv Darcy, Tahlia Jones and Fred Riebeling joined forces to present a motion at the council’s May 22 meeting.
The plan to install an observation shelter at the beach, 20 minutes drive from central Mandurah, was well received in the council chambers.
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Coastal ward councillors revealed how much community time and effort had been poured into redeveloping the area in recent years and said it was time local government bolstered their achievements.
So far, the nearby community has funded and installed new seating and laid a concrete pad in anticipation for the shelter.
Several councillors commented on how impressive the community’s passion for the area was, before unanimously giving the recommendations the green-light.
The decision will see $15,000 allocated to the shelter during the 2017/2018 financial year.
The funding will be provided by the reallocation of the budget for the Point Repose project.
Coastal Ward councillors all pushed that the observation shelter was a good investment as it would prevent deterioration of seating and provide a valuable amenity for the local community.
The issue first came to councils attention when Mr Darcy was approached by a community volunteer group.
Ms Jones congratulated Mr Darcy for his connection to his Coastal Ward community and said she personally looked forward to utilising the space when it is completed.
An absolute majority was required for the motion to pass.