Launch Sites

The Canoe
Trail Friends have on going consultations with paddlers, canoe clubs,
government agencies and developers to establish non-powered launch sites

Water and Shore Bird Sanctuary Zones:
Following the receipt of our August letter to Hon Donna Faragher JP

MLC, Minister for the Environment, a joint
visit to Creery Wetlands, Samphire Cove and Len Howard Conservation Park was
carried out by Barbara Manson, Barry Small and Craig Olejnik  (DEC’s Swan Coastal District Nature
Conservation Coordinator).

Follow up will take place when Craig returns from leave on
October 27  

Disabled launch site:  We have
initiated consultation, to see if there is a need for a disabled launch site or
sites.

Batavia Quays South Yunderup: The Friends are pleased that money has now been received to upgrade the
boat ramp here, including the non-powered site. The Friends supported the Shire
of Murray with this upgrade. To cater for the needs of paddlers, we have had
input into the detailed planning of launch site location and car parking
requirements

Furnissdale:
As there may be a revision of all boating facilities at
Furnissdale, because of the Review of Furnissdale Structure Plan, The Friends
have put forward their requirements for non-powered sites 

Murray Bend:  Following
a request from The Friends, the Shire of Murray has placed sand between the
boat ramp and private jetty

Point Grey:
The Friends have submitted the locations of two non- powered launch sites to
the Shire of Murray via the Point Grey Outline Development Plan

Ravenswood: A
launch site has been established opposite the Ravenswood Hotel All credit and
appreciation goes to the Shire of Murray, in partnership with Mandurah- Murray
Vietnam Veterans Canoeing Group The Shire excavated the site and the MMVVCG
carried out the construction work

Rivergum Esplanade South Yunderup:
The Friends are supporting the Shire of
Murray in its quest to establish a designated launch site at this location 

Riverside Gardens:  Is a good model of a canoe launch site.
Thanks go to the City of Mandurah for being prepared to consult, even about car
parking requirements 

Woodlands Pde. Stakehill: Access is now via the Kwinana Freeway at the
Lymons Road turn off 

 

The Mandurah Boating Guide: Identifies Non-powered launching
sites