Matilda Bay Reserve - Department of Environment and Conservation

Rubbish bins could be placed close to the path or road to facilitate access by service vehicles. Thepublic could be encouraged to take their rubbish to these areas. This strategy would reduce litteringin the Reserve and would protect the grassed area.With regard to prawning activities, it is the Swan River Trust's policy that prawners should return theby-products of their catch back to the river, ensuring that fish are still alive. Prawners are not allowedto leave rubbish behind.Radio AntennaA radio antenna used by the Royal Perth Yacht Club is located in the southern part of the Reservesouth of Australia II Drive. It may be more appropriate for the antenna to be moved into the RoyalPerth Yacht Club's leased area.TelephonesPublic telephones are situated on Australia II Drive and near the kiosk. Installing public telephonefacilities in the northern part of the Reserve should be considered.ACTIONS1. Investigate installing master electricity meters for all Reserve lease holders.2. Replace overhead power lines with underground power, as resources allow, to improve thesafety and aesthetics of the Reserve.3. Consider providing improved lighting on the Reserve, particularly along the multi-purpose path.4. Consider connecting the public, restaurant and kiosk toilets to mains sewerage.5. Review the drainage system in consultation with the Water Authority of Western Australia andthe Swan River Trust.6. Replace the reticulation pump control cubicle.7. Upgrade and maintain the reticulation system.8. Consider providing additional bins, making more frequent rubbish collections and promoting"take it home" education.9. Place bins in clusters close to paths so that service vehicles do not need to drive along thegrassed area.10. Consider providing drinking fountains where appropriate.24