SWIMMERS at four of Mandurah’s most popular beaches will have new Surf Life Saving WA patrol services watching over them and keeping them safe.
As of January 20, Pyramids, Falcon Bay, San Remo and Town Beach will all be patrolled until mid-April as a part of a three-year lifesaving services trial.
Last year, the State Government agreed to a request from the City of Mandurah, for funds initially allocated for a beach enclosure at Falcon, to be used for community-preferred lifesaving services at its popular beaches and has put $287,000 towards supporting a $553,329 contract to trial the beach safety services.
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READ NOWThe funds will cover the cost of lifesaving patrols, with options for additional services such as jet ski and inflatable rescue boat services.
Mandurah is already one of the top locations where surfers and divers have claimed the $200 rebate to buy scientifically proven personal shark deterrent devices and more than 17,000 people have downloaded the SharkSmart WA app.
Acting Fisheries Minister David Templeman has welcomed the City of Mandurah’s decision to introduce Surf Life Saving WA patrol services to watch over its beaches.
“I congratulate Mandurah on its plan for three years of beach patrols that will support its community and provide lifesavers at four locations,” he said.
“These new services align with WA’s comprehensive shark mitigation strategy, which funds Surf Life Saving WA beach and helicopter patrols along Perth metropolitan and south-west beaches, including Mandurah.”
For further information on staying safe around the ocean, visit https://www.sharksmart.com.au/staying-safe/sea-sense.