Middleton Beach Foreshore Enhancement
This project is a realisation of the adopted Foreshore Management Plan and a $9 million partnership between the Commonwealth Government, DevelopmentWA (formally known as LandCorp) and the City of Albany.
It is intended that this project will bring a number benefits, including; coastal protection measures, improved drainage and water treatment, provision of service infrastructure, promenade treatments, enhanced public facilities, access and amenities and event space creation.
Since the completion of Stage 1 coastal protection sea wall & civil works in 2020, the Middleton Beach Foreshore Enhancement Project has achieved a number of significant progress milestones including main carpark extension and enhancement, new service access and disabled access parking to 3 Anchors, and parkland landscape upgrades have been carefully sequenced to maintain public access to the foreshore and beach at all times. This has involved running concurrent works packages in Ellen Cove, central and northern Promenade, and Albany Surf Club surroundings concluding in December 2021. Additional State Government stimulus funding (administered through DevelopmentWA) has made further upgrades within the Ellen Cove precinct possible, with Stage 3 commencing in 2022.
Middleton Beach Project Poster
Stage 1 Sea Wall _Information Board
Stage 2 Landscape _ Information Board
Middleton Beach Foreshore Enhancement Nov 2020
DevelopmentWA (formerly Landcorp) Activity Centre
DevelopmentWA Activity Centre Information
2022 - 2023 Works
ELLEN COVE AMPHITHEATRE :
Asset renewal works commenced in the Ellen Cove amphitheatre in August 2022.
Please take care in the area while works are in progress. The jetty and boardwalk will remain open but some modifications to access may be required intermittently.
NORTHERN LANDSCAPE :
Asset upgrade works commenced in the northern parkland between the Surf Club and the Caravan Park in August 2022.
Works include the replacement of picnic shelters, lighting and bbq, new pathway connections, and formalisation of the dune maintenance edge.
Please take care in the area while works are in progress. The dual use path and surrounding parkland will remain open but some modifications to access may be required intermittently.
BACKGROUND - STAGE 3 – LANDSCAPE WORKS EXTENSION
The following project areas received additional funding through WA State Government and will be completed by mid 2023.
a) Northern Landscape Area (between Big 4 and Surf Club)
Works completed to Dec 2022
- Promenade extension from Surf Club to Caravan Park
- Partial upgrades to lighting
- Carpark enhancement – retaining walls and garden beds
Works to be completed by End 2023
- Asset upgrades – picnic shelter with lighting & furniture, path connections, northern beach shower
- Complete park lighting upgrades
- Make good turf, irrigation, dune planting and formalise edge
- Signage & interpretation
b) Ellen Cove & Amphitheatre Upgrade
Works completed to Dec 2022
- Lower terrace stone wall reconstruction
- Lighting
- Partial seating and picnic facilities
Works to be completed by June 2023
- Mid & Upper terrace stone wall reconstruction
- Seating and picnic facilities
- Signage & interpretation and artwork
- Formalise connection between concrete promenade and stone beach access stairs
- Some embankment stabilisation measures near drainage outfall, planting and fencing
ELLEN COVE JETTY WALKWAY
In May 2022 the City undertook consultation on one of the important components of the Stage 3 funded works as part the Development Approval process, the “Jetty Link”. A summary of results can be found here:
- Of the survey respondents 15% were in favour of the proposed design, 85% were against in proposed design - of those 36% would be supportive of an alternative design alignment that had less impact on the natural setting.
- A subsequent review of alternatives could not establish a viable option for a new direct on grade link to the Jetty, due to the presence of underlying granite, the steep nature of the topography (both natural and engineered), the narrow corridor width and the fixed location of the boardwalk structure, and the prohibitive cost and impact of retaining walls and earthworks on the natural landscape character which the community wishes to preserve.
- A modified scope of works will address improvements to the boardwalk pathway link, embankment and beach access connections, and will be tied in the with stone wall and furniture asset upgrades within the amphitheatre terraces. Works will commence in August 2022.
- Please refer attachment for detailed responses received:
Summary of Feedback Received - Jetty Link May 2022
LANDSCAPE WORKS COMPLETED DECEMBER 2021
Information on the DevelopmentWA Activity Centre & Hotel Site
- Following the Development Application approval for 6 innovative new homes (Duettes), the builder procurement process continues.
- Progress continues with civil works, with the next phase to include subdivision and public infrastructure.
more information :
https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/industrial-and-commercial/middleton-beach-albany/overview
Alison Hartman Gardens
Alison Hartman Gardens was an important but underutilised community space in the heart of Albany’s city centre. The gardens contain considerable cultural and historical value, located on York Street between the historic education site and student accommodation development with connections to the Visitor Centre and Public Library.
The enhancement of the gardens play a vital role in creating a vibrant social hub, a welcoming atmosphere that will appeal to all ages, a place for visitors to unwind and connect, and an improved space for families and community events.
Community Update Alison Hartman Gardens February 2019