Reserves
There are 121 Shire reserves located within and vested with the Shire of Denmark. In addition, the State Government manages many other reserves and National Parks through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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Posted 20 December 2024
Annual Christmas Closure: 24 December to 2 January
Shire Admin, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot to close doors at noon 24 December
Posted 20 December 2024
Appointment of Ranger, Fire Control Officer and Chief FCO
Public notice of two new appointments
Posted 20 December 2024
Denmark Direct Community Newsletter December 2024
Sign up to receive our monthly enewsletter with community info and notices
Posted 20 December 2024
Substantial Congestion Expected at Ocean Beach and Prawn Rock
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 20 December 2024
Holiday Waste Collections and Tip Closures
Kerbside collections, plus info on Tip, Tip Shop and Containers for Change
Posted 16 December 2024
Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation
$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead
Posted 16 December 2024
Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December
From 16 December to 15 March it is an offence to light an outdoor fire
Posted 12 December 2024
Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month
Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025
Posted 11 December 2024
Adoption of Waste Local Law 2024
Copy of the new local law can be viewed online or in person at the Shire Admin
Posted 10 December 2024
Ratepayers Rewarded for Paying Rates on Time
Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date
Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve Management Plan Review
It’s time to review the management plan for the Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell Reserve, a precious place at the heart of our community. Independent consultant Aurora Environmental is conducting a comprehensive review to identify the best path forward for the management of the reserve. A Community Survey is open from Wednesday 20th November 2024 – Friday 17th January 2025.
For information about the project, and to Have Your Say please visit: https://www.yourdenmark.wa.gov.au/mount-hallowell-management-plan-review
What We Look After
Coastline Reserves
Our Shire boasts a coastline that covers 84 kilometres, much of which is managed by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
We look after four coastal reserves:
- Ocean Beach
- Parry Beach
- Boat Harbour
- Peaceful Bay
Coastal hazard risk management and adaptation planning is one of the integral aspects of decision-making for sustainable land use in and around coastal reserves.
In June 2024, Council adopted a new Coastal Reserves Management Plan following an extensive review and consultation process.
Bushland and Foreshore Reserves
Of the 121 Shire-managed reserves located within our Shire, 41 are for community oriented services such as drainage, emergency services sites and communications.
The remaining 80 reserves have some degree of natural resource management input required in order to maintain biodiversity and environmental values.
The purposes of these 80 reserves range from conservation, public recreation, parkland management and resource extraction (gravel and sand). Of these,12 are classed as A-Class Reserves which secures a higher level of protection of the natural and/or community values.
We regularly undertake weed management, revegetation, fire mitigation and other activities in our reserves as part of our management programs.
Friends of Reserves Groups
In recognition of keen community members and organisations who undertake bush care activities in Shire reserves, the Shire promotes the creation and membership of Friends of Reserves Groups.
The Shire has developed a Friends of Reserves Strategy to assist these groups, ensuring they undertake their efforts safely and in keeping with the Shire's biodiversity (and biosecurity) objectives.
Please contact our Sustainability Officer for more information.
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Consultations
- Our guiding strategy for our management of these reserves is up for review. Details are published on our Protecting Our Coastline project page at Your Denmark.
- A major redevelopment project at Ocean Beach is underway. Details are available on our Ocean to Channel Recreation Precinct project page.
- A Parry Beach Master Planning process was commenced in 2021. Details are available on our A Master Plan for Parry Beach project page.
- We are also working on a Weeds Strategy Review, a Roadside Vegetation Mapping Review and working towards a review of the Mt Hallowell Master Plan.
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Related Documents
Coastal
Bushland and Foreshore
Friends of Reserves
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Useful Links
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
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