Fencing Update

The fencing installed in 2010 is still standing but has had to be repaired a number of times over the summer. Usually a few strands have been worked loose and sagging occuring due to being climbed over, however it was cut right through (top to bottom) in a couple of places and I would guess it has been breached by the beaters who are annoyed at the area being restricted. Most of the sex activity is now concentrated at the western end of the reserve next to the Webb Dock Fence.

Second round of Fencing

This is the North-East corner of the second section of fencing. The notice board has been relocated as has the remnant vegetation sign from their original location about 75m to the west.



The second lot of fencing was installed in late October. It encompasses the grasses beds and forms the northern boundary of the new east-west alligned path which disects the reserve, see middle picture. In the foreground is the exposed plastic matting put down as a weed suppressor, propably in the 80's. It is impossible to remove and must hinder all plant growth.

The second picture above shows the northern side of this new fencing as it runs the length of the car park as far as the western grassed section.

Old Fencing Being Removed

In this picture the older stainless steel wire fencing has been recently removed. This has been done by the contractors who are realigning the bike paths outside the SLV HQ. The wiring will be kept for other uses within the reserve. Not sure what this will be yet but its best that it is hopefully in safe keeping for the time being as it is expensive and would surely shrink over time.

No trouble with an east-west sight line now. Looks a bit stark at present.

Key to the Gates

David Hehir from COPP gave me a couple of keys to the four gates which allow access to the newly fenced off sections. Only two of the gates have locks on them at present but I understand the remaining two locks will be put on now that I have a key as we will need access for working bees.

Gates -Management access to fenced areas

A cyclone gate was place in each fenced area to allow access for maintenance. I noticed today that two gates at the western end were open and being used for "beat" access. The gates are only screwed on so I am concerned about them being stolen. I have emailed David Hehir at COPP to ask if the gates can be attached in such a manner that they are not so easily removed.

The small signs are attached next to each gate.

Protective Fencing Goes In at Perce White Reserve

The two pictures immediately above show remains of the stylish hardwood post and stainless steel fencing installed in 2007. Unfortunately much of it proved too tempting to thieves and begun to disappear soon after installation.

The fencing has been installed by a contractor under the management of David Hehir, Foreshore Coordinator, City of Port Phillip. The funding for the fencing came from the City of Port Phillip and a Federal Coastcare Grant involving the following Govt Departments; Australian Government Land & Coast Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

The Grant process was lengthy with the submission preparation commencing in mid 2008 and approx $17,000 being granted in March 2009. Part of the Grant is to be spent on designing and installing six or seven Interpretive Signs which are yet to come.

The fencing was installed to protect the foreshore and foredune areas by reducing the number of informal tracks traversing the reserve, particularly in the Eastern Half. The fencing is in accordance with the COPP Perce White Management and Landscaping Plan 2010.