The Spectacles, Western Australia
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The Spectacles is a mixed use suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located about 30 km south of the CBD and not far from Fremantle. Its post code is 6167.
The Spectacles is also a wetlands area within the suburb of 'The Spectacles' and is considered to be the most valuable asset of Kwinana's natural environment, covering 3.7 square kilometres. It is named 'The Spectacles' because it comprises two lakes connected by a drain, giving it the appearance of a pair of spectacles.
One third of The Spectacles is owned by Alcoa and was originally intended for residue disposal. As The Spectacles was not suitable for this purpose and the conservation value of the wetlands was recognised, Alcoa has since funded extensive rehabilitation and provided parking, picnic areas, walk trails, cycle paths, a board walk and bird hides to enable viewing of the wonderful birds, including the Rufous Night Heron.
The Spectacles actually contains two major wetlands, including the southern most wetlands within Beeliar Park and is surrounded by banksia woodland. Today $250,000 has been spent on many different walk trails, signage and boardwalks in this area.
[edit] External links
- Aboriginal heritage walk trail to provide unique interpretation. Department of Environment and Conservation.
- Beeliar Regional Park. Department of Environment and Conservation.
- Beeliar Regional Park Draft Management Plan. Department of Environment and Conservation.
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