Prawn Bay Ecological Restoration Project

We are inviting the community to share feedback on current use and amenity in and around the area.

Jump to a quick link:

• Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
• Submit your feedback via our survey.
• RSVP to our 9 March Community Drop-In session at Prawn Bay.
• View Key Document 1: What are we doing? Why?
• View Key Document 2: How did we get here? Where are we going?
• View Key Document 3: Draft concept for the site.

What are we doing?

The City of Fremantle is exploring concepts for Prawn Bay in North Fremantle to accommodate the changing hydrological conditions. City Landscape Architects, along with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) Riverbank Program, have been working together to co-fund and share responsibility in addressing erosion and inundation issues while respecting the natural hydrology.

The site, located in Mooro territory of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people, was a natural bay until 1960 when harbour dredging filled in the bay with excess material. Then the low-lying park of turf and trees was eventually deemed inoperable due to inundation and quality issues. The current Prawn Bay tidal wetland was constructed in 2004 after significant community feedback through the 1990s.

This ecological restoration project will allow us to:

1. Understand and mitigate local erosion and inundation issues with an informed concept design that is aligned with the natural hydrology.
2. Assess local drainage infrastructure issues to inform a concept that integrates with natural hydrology, minimising flooding in nearby areas.
3. Safeguard the Samphire community by enabling the river system's natural flood retreat cycle; enhance local habitat and biodiversity.
4. Foster increased access, education, and community connection in the project area for a comprehensive and enriched environment, including improvements to amenities like paths, benches, signage, and shelters.
5. Implement appropriate governance for dog exercise areas to protect the ecological communities; ensure a harmonious coexistence between recreational activities and environmental conservation.
6. Ensure best practices and adaptability over the next 25 years for a resilient and enduring project.

How can the community influence the project?

You can view the concept design in the “Key Documents” section of our MySay page.

We are inviting the community to share feedback on current use and amenity in and around the area.

City officers seek to obtain community feedback on the analysis, alternatives and/or decisions that are being made. City Officers will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.

Please note what you could influence, you could:

• Make suggestions for infrastructure/amenities like paths, outdoor furniture, educational signs, shelters etc.
• Share ideas to enhance the visitor experience for both those with and without dogs.
• Assist in forming a "Friends Of" group to support future changes, planting, and maintenance.

Your feedback can be provided through the survey on our MySay page for this project. A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request.

How can you make your submission?
Submissions can be submitted online via the submission form below, or:

• By Mail
  PO Box 807
  Fremantle WA 6959
• In Person
  Walyalup Civic Centre
  151 High Street
  Fremantle WA 6160
• By email - communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au(External link)
• Online via the submission form below

A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.