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Henley development

Due to a massive increase in development, urban consolidation and licensing conditions the Henley Square Precinct has become a traffic and social problem.
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Community Alliance SA

Shark fishing from metropolitan jetties

The community is very concerned about shark baiting and fishing from metropolitan beaches. Recently four Bronze Whaler Sharks were hauled onto the beach in full view of the public (including children). World-recognised marine scientist Dr Scoresby Shepherd warns that shark baiting attracts sharks in our marine waters and should be stopped immediately.
More information (PDF file 273 kb)
Letter from Dr Scoresby A. Shepherd (PDF file 45 kb)
Anglers lure sharks close to metropolitan beaches (7 January 2012, Sunday Mail)

Late night closing – Henley Square

Residents have had enough of antisocial behaviour happening around Henley Square and environs due to late night closing of venues. WACRA has written to Charles Sturt Council seeking a top-level discussion with police, the Licensing Commission and licensees.
Download the petition (Word doc 11 kb) calling for all venues to close at 1am. Please return by no later than 30 September.

Water rates campaign

A survey conducted among WACRA members about their water rates bills showed that over 85% of the bill comprises fixed charges. Sewerage, which is linked to property values, makes up about 3/4 of the total bill for most ratepayers.
More information (including what you can do) (PDF file 102 kb)

SACOSS invited senior citizens and financial counsellors to attend focus groups about water rates in August and September.

Paul Kerin, CEO of the Essential Services Commission of South Australia responded to WACRA's concerns about the current water rating policy in SA on 30 August 2011.

A Minister's Fast Fact Sheet (providing consumption figures, reservoir levels, Waterwise measures etc) is available monthly: Monday 21 November 2011 (PDF file 353 kb)

Jet skis

Reclaim the beach - stop the jet ski menace
The increasing use of jet skis on the metropolitan coastline is damaging the quality of life, health and safety for everyone spending time on or near our beaches. The noise, fumes and pollution from these vehicles can mar the peaceful enjoyment of beach goers. Even more alarmingly, many of the users flout marine safety and council regulations by speeding near swimmers, canoists, jettys and the beach, and by landing and leaving from our beaches.
Do you find jet skis a menace? You can do something about it by letting authorities know when jet skiers are in the area and breaking the rules.
More information, what you can do and contact details (PDF file 150 kb)

Other issues and activities

Tennyson Dunes

On 27 October 2011 the Tennyson Dunes Group won the Premier’s NRM Community Engagement Award. Thanks to Jim Douglas from WACRA for the nomination and fellow community groups in the area for their recognition. The Group thanks Tim Hoile from the Marine Discovery Centre for the photo. The award belongs to all group members, new and old, who have put in good work over the past 16 years. Well done everyone. The award comes with a prize of $500. Large photo

Friends of Gulf St Vincent

WACRA strongly support the Friends of Gulf St Vincent (FOGSV). The FOGSV are dedicated to advocating and lobbying for clean marine waters, and the preservation and conservation of all sea creatures, sea grass meadows and the coastline.
Submission to Select Committee on Marine Parks in South Australia by the Friends of Gulf St Vincent (PDF file 184 kb)
Friends of Gulf St Vincent response to Draft Adelaide Coastal Waters Quality Improvement Plan (PDF file 312 kb)

Torrens River Wetland

WACRA and four other groups – the Coastal Ecology Protection Group, Tennyson Dunes Group, Friends of Gulf St Vincent and Semaphore Park Coast Care – are seeking government support for the 3rd Stage of the Torrens River Wetland from Tapleys Hill Road to the Outlet in Gulf St Vincent. Find out more