Council News
A new Doggy Poo Bag dispenser station has been installed in the park on Reflection Mews near Peninsula place. Thank you to MR Gerry Anderson and the City of Rockingham for responding to our request.
New Doggy poo bag dispenser on Reflection Mews. 
Peninsula Place & Reflection Mew 
On the edge of the park
22/3/14
The following email was received from the Rockingham City Council this week:
Hello Ray,
Just a quick email to provide some feedback following our meeting.
I have met with our Engineering drainage design and maintenance persons about feasibility of infilling the drainage outlets to avoid the ponding and stagnant water that is occurring. They need to go away and do a few calculations and cost up the works but I’m hopeful this can be undertaken. Also all drainage outlets around the lake are to be cleaned out.
We have scheduled another clean up on the island and Nathan is looking at ramp type options for better access for the aquatic birdlife.
The weeds and grasses that are taking hold between the lake and surrounding footpath are to be treated with herbicide or manually removed.
The additional footpath has been requested, however it needs to go through a needs type analysis with all other footpath requests the City receives. I will be able to update further in a couple of months once this process has taken place as to if successful.
The water quality looks pretty good at present and lake was recently treated with biological product that we have been using. As mentioned we are looking at our options with water quality so work in this area will be continuing.
Parks maintenance in particular the mowing, pruning and spraying has been addressed with the parks coordinators and teams who maintain this reserve and I will be regularly checking that expected standards are being upheld.
I ‘d suggest meeting again in 3-4 weeks’ time to review works to date.
Regards Adam
Adam Johnston – Manager Parks Operations
PO Box 2142 Rockingham DC WA 6967
Crocker Street Rockingham Western Australia
telephone +61 8 9528 0333 facsimile +61 8 9592 4225
email adam.johnston@rockingham.wa.gov.au
web www.rockingham.wa.gov.au
28/2/14
Update on meeting with Rockingham City Council Representative recently:
Ray Gittens & Keith Dunatis represented FOHL, and Mr Adam Johnston Manager Parks Operations Rockingham Council attended the meeting. A copy of the documents with everyone’s suggestions is available here.
Rockingham City Council meeting No1 Rockingham City Council
19/2/14
Council news update: A letter with everyone’s suggestions and issues was submitted to council last week and this Monday morning the 17th a council representative met with Ray & Keith to discuss actioning the issues and getting horticultural advice. The response was very positive and looks hopeful. They said it would take a couple of weeks to get the ball rolling on some issues. It was also suggested to council that a regular meeting occur every 3 months with representatives form the FOHL. I will post up a copy of the letter as soon as I can get hold of it.
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10/2/14
Another letter has been drafted with a Summary of the issues and suggestions received from the meeting and other contributions from people who could not attend. This letter will also be presented to the council and a copy will be added to these pages.
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5/2/14
There were about 30 people at the meeting on Sunday and following the meeting A letter was drafted about it and was emailed to the Rockingham City Council. A council representative visited the lake on Thursday and Friday mornings. He took photos and had a good look around.
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Hi Everyone,
On Sunday the 2nd of February at 11:00 am we will be having an informal get together at the North West end of the lake under the peppermint trees to discuss any concerns you may have about the park & health of the lake.
The council have agreed to send someone to meet with an appointed representative from our group after the meeting so that we can present our ideas or concerns to them.
You will be able to find us by turning left into Cascade Close.
If you are not able to make it you can use the “Contact” form to have your opinion and views counted in.
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