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City to welcome new coastal ranger patrols this weekend
Published Thursday, 17th December 2015
The City of Wanneroo will start new coastal ranger patrols over summer to increase ranger presence and community liaison in the northern growth corridor.
Mayor Tracey Roberts said four new coastal rangers will be employed to carry out regular patrols of the City’s northern areas and beaches.
“The four coastal rangers will work in pairs from Fridays to Sundays until April next year,” Mayor Roberts said.
“They will keep an eye on 4WD access at Dewars Track and the City’s increasingly popular northern beaches, where developers have recently opened up shore access to the public.
“These beaches are being illegally used by 4WD enthusiasts and the City’s priority is ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors to our beaches,” she said.
Under section 39(d) of the City’s Local Government and Public Property Local Law it is an offence for drivers to take a vehicle of any kind onto a beach or sand dunes, unless authorised to do so in the course of their duties, or allowed by a sign.
“The new coastal rangers will help increase the sense of community safety and improve response times to residents’ concerns as well as educate the public about local laws - a very positive outcome for the community.
“I welcome this worthwhile addition to the City’s ranger patrols, and trust that residents will also support and make use of the improved service,” Mayor Roberts said.
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