Coastal Management Rbsc Environment Research Beach Coast
Maroubra surf lifesaving club
How effective are the coastal management strategies used at present in your local beach area?
The coastal management strategies are not very effective as gathered from the surveys. On average, the participating surveyees gave the strategies a 4 out of a possible 5. This data were gathered from visitors/neighbourhoods who visit on average frequently. The main concern that would need conventional changes are council clean ups for rubbish track paths, washrooms and toilets, increase and improvement in stores and clubs as well as the immediate removal of pet litter.
Responses such as naturalness, unspoilt landscape, relaxing view are rated highly when people stated what they liked about the beach.
Responses such as dog litter, rubbish on grounds as well as vandalism were major points several participants pointed out for what they disliked about the beach.
The state of Mckeon street shops were a main concern of the respondents followed by the general rundown and ‘lack of management’ towards the uncleanness of facilities and grounds. Major improvements people would like to see involved upgrade and increase in shops, planting of more vegetation for the landscape and sustainment of clean streets.
Suggestions that may need immediate action were the need for better quality acess including ramps for prams and disabled people.
Under the question of what was lacking in maroubra beach in comparision to other beaches, many expressed their opinions on more parks/facility options, barbeque stations, more shade and undercover areas.
Strategy: vegetation plantation on Reserve and Clifftop Areas
Indigenous and exotic species have been planted in an attempt to stabilise dunes, reduce erosion, and create useful spaces within the reserves.
Marine parade/ Mckeon St shop
The shops are generally run down with poor streetscape. Local residents wish to see the Mckeon Street area and the beach as a reflection of their neighbourhood and desire
How effective are the coastal management strategies used at present in your local beach area?
The coastal management strategies are not very effective as gathered from the surveys. On average, the participating surveyees gave the strategies a 4 out of a possible 5. This data were gathered from visitors/neighbourhoods who visit on average frequently. The main concern that would need conventional changes are council clean ups for rubbish track paths, washrooms and toilets, increase and improvement in stores and clubs as well as the immediate removal of pet litter.
Responses such as naturalness, unspoilt landscape, relaxing view are rated highly when people stated what they liked about the beach.
Responses such as dog litter, rubbish on grounds as well as vandalism were major points several participants pointed out for what they disliked about the beach.
The state of Mckeon street shops were a main concern of the respondents followed by the general rundown and ‘lack of management’ towards the uncleanness of facilities and grounds. Major improvements people would like to see involved upgrade and increase in shops, planting of more vegetation for the landscape and sustainment of clean streets.
Suggestions that may need immediate action were the need for better quality acess including ramps for prams and disabled people.
Under the question of what was lacking in maroubra beach in comparision to other beaches, many expressed their opinions on more parks/facility options, barbeque stations, more shade and undercover areas.
Strategy: vegetation plantation on Reserve and Clifftop Areas
Indigenous and exotic species have been planted in an attempt to stabilise dunes, reduce erosion, and create useful spaces within the reserves.
Marine parade/ Mckeon St shop
The shops are generally run down with poor streetscape. Local residents wish to see the Mckeon Street area and the beach as a reflection of their neighbourhood and desire