Tag Archives: PERTH

Winton: Swan treated like sewer

Acclaimed author Tim Winton has taken aim at the management of the Swan River, saying Perth’s greatest gift is being treated like a sewer. In a piece written for The West Australian, Winton described the health of the Swan and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Swan Canning Water Quality Improvement Plan

Key findings: Annually 250 tonnes of nitrogen and 26 tonnes of phosphorus enter the system. Numerical modelling was used to quantify nutrient loads by source and use in the Swan Canning Catchment. Based on predictive modelling the maximum acceptable load … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

CityVision and the Perth Waterfront

What drives the CityVision plan? Three key things drive this plan: – the long-held desire to bring the city and the river together: a good city kisses its river; – the desire to create an attractive and accessible place on … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

PEER REVIEW 3 – WATER FRONT PERTH

Perth Waterfront Peer Design Review 3 Summary The Perth Waterfront Peer Design Review 3 was held on the 23rd October 2009 at the New Esplanade Hotel and was chaired by Steve Woodland, Western Australia’s Government Architect. This report has been … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

DEPT OF PLANNING FAQ – WATERFRONT PROJECT

Q Who is responsible for the Perth Waterfront project? A The Department of Planning is the agency responsible for the current design and statutory approval phase. A design consortium headed by Ashton Raggatt McDougall, together with Professor Richard Weller, Roberts … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Photo of Perth from Kings Park of Waterfront

From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/huangjiahui/2901333587/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

RESPONSE BY NIGEL WESTBROOK – ARCHITECT, DESIGNER

“Press of 18 February 2008: Following extensive public consultation, the former Melbourne enfants terribles Ashton Raggatt McDougall, with Richard Weller, have won a second competition to propose the future direction of central Perth and its river. Perth, fuelled by the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

CLAISE BROOK CATCHMENT GROUP RESPONSE TO WATERFRONT PROJECT

“Bringing the city closer to the river and making the river more accessible to city residents, workers and visitors is laudable, but not if it is at the cost of degrading the river and foreshore environment. Instead, the development should … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment