Matilda Bay Reserve - Department of Environment and Conservation

3. PURPOSE AND TENUREThe objective is to protect Matilda Bay Reserve's values by its gazetted purpose and its security oftenure.Eight categories of reserve exist under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984, (CALMAct): nature reserve, national park, conservation park, marine nature reserve, marine park, State forest,timber reserve and miscellaneous reserves (those that do not fall into a specific category).Matilda Bay Reserve is an A class reserve (17375) covering 20.6 ha, and is gazetted for Recreation.This designated purpose will be retained.While the Reserve has been known for years as the Matilda Bay Reserve, it has never been formallynamed.The existing purpose of Matilda Bay Reserve reflects its present use. It attracts about 400 000 visitorseach year, mainly by people engaged in a wide range of active or passive recreation activities.Being close to the city, Matilda Bay Reserve is accessible to residents of Perth and tourists. Thesefeatures, together with its visual qualities and its harmony with the grounds of the adjacent Universityof Western Australia and the adjoining Swan River, are the Reserve's essential values.A number of commercial developments are located on the Reserve, including a restaurant and threeyacht clubs. No further major developments are expected.ACTIONS1. Formally name the Reserve "Matilda Bay Reserve".2. Retain the existing character of Matilda Bay Reserve.3. Ensure that further development on Matilda Bay Reserve is kept to a minimum and aimed atimproving facilities.7