Stakeholder Engagement
Award for Planning Excellence
Shire of Broome
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
The judges were impressed by the targeted engagement sessions undertaken by the Shire of Broome with the Yawuru people and the youth-specific visioning exercises, including a focus on First Nations children.
Walmanyjun Cable Beach is one of the most iconic beaches in Western Australia, with a rich tapestry of interlinking cultural, environmental, coastal, community, tourism and economic factors.
Understanding all the challenges, opportunities, and non-negotiables in depth required the Shire of Broome to implement an original and innovative multilayered engagement process. The judges felt that the Shire's approach to balancing these competing interests for the optimal outcome was an outstanding achievement.
The innovative steps of including traditional owner representatives, the Nyama Buru Yawuru, on the Steering Committee overseeing the project created a high level of transparency. They also ensured First Nations input into determining a balanced, holistic outcome.
The Shire of Broome is congratulated on this innovative exemplar in community engagement and planning.
