Commencement of Mettams Pool water access ramp replacement

Works have commenced to install a new water access ramp at Mettams Pool, Trigg, that will replace the ramp that was removed in 2021.

The City has recently undertaken works to protect the main beach access ramp and rebuild the pathway and outer wall of the gazebo that was severely damaged in the storm of August 2022.

The City acknowledges the support of the State Government, with the new ramp being co-funded by the Department of Transport under the CoastWA Grants program.

The new water access ramp is replacing the old ramp, which had seriously deteriorated after having been constructed in 1980. The new ramp is designed to lead directly into the water with a continuous handrail, providing safe entry to the water. This new ramp will also provide safe access across the rocks at times when the full extent of the rocky barrier is exposed.

Work to replace the ramp are expected to take approximately three months to complete. To ensure the safety of swimmers and beachgoers, the zig-zag access ramp to the gazebo and beach, south of Lynn Street, will be closed during construction. The four on-street accessible parking bays south of Lynn Street will also be closed to provide unloading and contractor parking.

Visitors to Mettams Pool can access the beach from the main beach access ramp to the north of the gazebo, adjacent to the toilet block. Please note, the upper section of the gazebo ramp remains open for those wishing to access the small beach just south of Mettams Pool.

The broader issue of coastal erosion and the City’s response to changing conditions along our coast is ongoing, and guided by the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP). The CHRMAP was adopted by Council in August 2023, identifying significant community assets along the coast and providing a long-term plan for how the City can manage our coastline as sea levels rise.