Waterway Management
Implementation of the Lower Vasse River Management Plan is entering the next step with detailed designs for the creation of a living stream now being prepared.
These designs, which are being developed by Alluvium Consulting, provide a multi-staged approach to reducing blue-green algal blooms in the river.
Stage 1 of the Living Stream concept design involves the removal of sediments in the river. The build up of sediments in the river is a key source of nutrients that contributes to algal blooms. Sediment removal has received high community support in consultation undertaken by the City and was recently selected as a priority by the Lower Vasse River Management Advisory Group.
The City is applying for external funding and progressing environmental approvals to undertake sediment removal. Subject to funding, environmental approval and ongoing consultation with local Aboriginal people, sediment removal is scheduled to start next summer.
These designs, which are being developed by Alluvium Consulting, provide a multi-staged approach to reducing blue-green algal blooms in the river.
Stage 1 of the Living Stream concept design involves the removal of sediments in the river. The build up of sediments in the river is a key source of nutrients that contributes to algal blooms. Sediment removal has received high community support in consultation undertaken by the City and was recently selected as a priority by the Lower Vasse River Management Advisory Group.
The City is applying for external funding and progressing environmental approvals to undertake sediment removal. Subject to funding, environmental approval and ongoing consultation with local Aboriginal people, sediment removal is scheduled to start next summer.
We thank those who have taken time to join in the discussion forum on this page over the last few months.
Further consultation with the Lower Vasse River Management Advisory Group, Council and the community will take place later this year after draft detailed design plans are completed.
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