Recently Closed Consultations

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If you require any further information on any closed consultations, please contact the Project Manager listed on the individual project.


If you require any further information on any closed consultations, please contact the Project Manager listed on the individual project.


  • Shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty consultation

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    The City of Busselton has received an increase in reported feedback and concerns from community members about shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty. Over the last two years the City has received notification of the targeting of tiger sharks off the Jetty and tiger shark carcasses being left on the ocean floor, potentially increasing interactions between sharks, swimmers and divers.

    The State Government is responsible for the regulation of fishing activities under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994.

    In December 2023, the City wrote to the Minister for Fisheries, the Hon. Don Punch MLA, after the announcement of a prohibition on shark fishing within the entire metropolitan area, requesting the Minister considers adding the Busselton Jetty in the Prohibition on Fishing (Wire Trace) Order 2022. The Minister has requested the City works with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to identify appropriate areas that could be considered by the Minister as appropriate for the introduction of a wire trace ban.

    In the interest of protecting the community, divers, recreational swimmers, marine life and our beaches, the City is considering requesting a ban on shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty and other areas in the locality.

    Community consultation closed on 27 March and a report will be prepared for Council.

  • Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct Location Confirmed

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    Following lengthy and detailed consultation with multiple sporting clubs, the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct is set to receive a new multi-sport pavilion for the enjoyment of all users. Initially earmarked as part of the plan for the new Precinct, this pavilion will be built to serve the Dunsborough sporting community for years to come. Several options were considered and assessed as part of the process, but with the support of the majority of clubs using the precinct, Council confirmed its commitment to the preferred location at their meeting on 20 March 2024.

    The City thanks all clubs and community members who have worked together over several years to progress this new precinct’s development. The Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct Pavilion will mark the completion of the first priority project within the City’s 10 year Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 which was adopted by Council in May 2020.

  • Hireable E-Scooter Trial Extended

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    On Wednesday 20 March 2024, following a 12 month trial of hireable e-scooters in the City, the Busselton Council made the decision to extend the program until November 2024. The extension is subject to community concerns being addressed in particular, around parking, thoroughfares and speed.

    Councillors were keen to take community feedback on board and acknowledged the concerns raised by the community when making their decision.

    Improvements will include designated parking areas that do not block thoroughfares and are not visual nuisance, and slower speed restrictions for single use, narrow paths adjacent to the coast.

    More information, including the Council Agenda report can be found on the project page. A full report on Council decision will be included in the Council report which will be published here.

  • You Choose Awardees Determined!

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    Congratulations to the eight successful applicants of the You Choose community funding program.


    -Pets of Older Persons (POOPS) support vet care for beloved pets ($8,500)
    - Save our Snake-Neck Turles! Citizen Science Busselton Turtle Tracker Team ($11,000)
    - Radiance Network's Outreach 1:1 In-Home Support ($13,800)
    -Dunsborough Community Repair CoOp ($2,660)
    -Underwater Observatory Evacuation Wheelchair ($8,802)
    - St Mary's Anglican Church Footpath Gardens ($12,410)
    -Vasse Community Garden ($20,000)
    -FireWise Garden Demonstration-Are you bushfire ready? ($19,100)


    A total $96,272 was distributed to the successful projects thanks to community voting.
    All successful applicants will have till June 2025 to complete their projects.
  • Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice

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    The community have now had the opportunity to review the new draft Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice for the City of Busselton.

    This draft has been carefully developed with a Community Project Reference Group over the last six months. This group is comprised of 30 community group representatives, ranging from resident associations, environmental groups, bushfire brigades and specialists from state government.

    Local governments are required to have a Bushfire Notice to manage and minimise the risk of bushfire in and around our homes. It is one of several tools to support fire prevention in community.

    This Notice, once finalised and adopted by Council will replace the City's current Firebreak and Fuel Hazard Reduction Notice. The current notice requires updating in order to comply with contemporary bushfire practices and to ensure our community is best supported and prepared for bushfire.

    Consultation has now closed and all feedback will be reviewed, before a final Notice being presented to Council in the next few months.

  • Holgate Reserve Revitalisation

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    The City of Busselton is seeking community feedback on what you would like to see upgraded at Holgate Reserve. Once a busy, well-used reserve for beach goers, families, volleyball and tennis enthusiasts, Holgate Reserve is in much need of some love and attention.

    This project will have a limited budget, but depending on community feedback, the project can potentially be funded over multiple years.

    The option that the community prioritises the most will be presented to Council for consideration of adoption in the 2024/25 budget and developed into a larger concept plan.

  • Round 2- Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2027

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    The City of Busselton’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2018 – 2022 has come to an end, and after initial consultation, the City of Busselton’s draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2027 was available for your review and feedback.

    The second round of consultation has now concluded. Feedback will be reviewed and the final draft DAIP will be prepared before going to Council for adoption.

  • You Choose Voting

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    Voting has now closed on the You Choose program. Thank you to everyone in the community who voted for the projects they wished to receive a share of the $100,000.

    The data will be collated and reviewed, before being presented to Council.

  • Hireable E-Scooters

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    Consultation has now closed on the e-scooter trial carried out by Neuron. A draft report will be prepared for Council review in the coming months.

  • Busselton War Memorial January 2024 Update

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    Since the last update, much has been happening behind the scenes on the Busselton War Memorial project. Earthworks have commenced in Rotary Park. The contractor is preparing the sand pads for the footpaths, cenotaph, sentinels and podium. The Cenotaph artwork has been sand blasted into the granite and is being sculpted. Australian Defence Force, Army, Navy and Air Force military insignias have been sandblasted onto the sentinels and Park of Remembrance entry sentinel has been sand blasted.

    Concrete works to commence within 2 weeks.

    Pictured is the Australian Defence Force insignia sand blasted onto a sentinel which is one of four surrounding the War Memorial plinth.

Page last updated: 28 Mar 2024, 01:18 PM