Safety Trial at Walkerville South – 26th December 2018 – 31st January 2019

In response to community enquiries regarding the safety trial at Walkerville South, the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management would like to answer your queries as follows:

What is being trialed and will the closure be compared to peak times when the beach access is open?

The closure of the beach access to recreational vehicles is being trialed to reduce the risk to beach users and vehicles on the beach together during peak times. The trial is being
formally assessed by a traffic consultant who will also assess other peak times when the
beach access is open to vehicles. The results of the trial and community feedback will be
taken into consideration when determining any future decision.

Where has the risk been identified?

There have been many years of anecdotal evidence of the risks between beach users and
vehicles on the beach at Walkerville South. These risks have also been identified formally in the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Coastal Management Plan dated April 2014 (identified Major Action on page 5) and also the Gippsland Coastal Board Boating ‘CAP’ (Coastal Action Plan). Walkerville South is a small beach and has limited parking facilities that require active management by traffic controllers during peak times.

Recreational vehicles – what does this mean?

The term recreational vehicle relates to motorized leisure vehicles on the beach. This
includes cars (with or without trailers), trucks or utes. Kayaks may still be launched on the beach and other small water craft that don’t require a vehicle to launch them.

What is the procedure if there is an emergency?

There will be signage placed at Walkerville South that in the event of an emergency and
removal of the bollards is required, please contact the Ranger, Paul Kennedy on his mobile 0411 080 521 or the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve office on 5663 2224.
The trial will have an impact on Walkerville North. The safety trial has been timed with the completion of the improved facilities at Walkerville North. There are now upgraded road, car parking, sea wall and recreational facilities at Walkerville North. There is potential car and trailer parking available for up to 37 cars with
trailers.

Sincerely,
Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management
admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au

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Beach ramp closed to recreational vehicle access
26th December 2018 – 31st January 2019

The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management wishes to advise that a safety trial is being undertaken at Walkerville South beach during summer 2018/2019.

The Walkerville South beach ramp will be closed to recreational vehicles entering the beach via the ramp from 26^th December 2018 to 31^st January 2019.

The safety trial aims to create a safer environment for all beach users during this busy time by eliminating vehicle movement on the beach.  All roads and parking areas will be open as usual.

Feedback from the public is welcome in regards to the safety trial.  Please send any comments you may have to admin@walkervilleforeshore.com.au

Keep informed of the success of the safety trial and other Walkerville news at our website

www.walkervilleforeshore.com.au

There will be some changes to the dogs on beaches regulations as of 01 December 2018.  The new regulations will be as follows:

Due to the lack of reticulated sewerage at Walkerville and the fragile coastal environment of the Walkerville Foreshore Camping Reserve the Committee is unable to offer dump points for the disposal of caravan waste cassettes.  However there are many designated dump points in the local area where caravan cassettes can be emptied.  Please refer to the below image for all dump point locations within South Gippsland Shire as detailed on page 12 of the Recreational Vehicle RV Strategy 2014 by South Gippsland Shire Council.   Thank you for helping us protect our unique coastal environment and keeping it a healthy ecosystem into the future.

The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management is in the process of implementing a new online booking system. At all times the Committee endeavours to meet campers’ expectations.

South Gippsland Shire Council have appointed South Gippsland Quarries (SGQ) as contractor to undertake the landscape improvement works which have been approved as part of Planning Permit 2015/398.  The works are due to commence on site at Walkerville North on or soon after 21^st February 2018.