4WD club upset about Kwinana beach fence

Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts have spoken out in disappointment at a LandCorp decision to fence a popular dog and horse beach in Kwinana's Industrial Area.

The frequented beach on Riseley Road is government-owned land, which Landcorp has permitted community members to have access to for some time, as a gesture of goodwill.

However, LandCorp economic and employment lands general manager John Hackett said increasing vehicle numbers accessing the beach had created an increase in safety issues concerning other beach users, and a rise in dune erosion, illegal dumping, camping and general rubbish.

Mr Hackett said as a result access to vehicles would be restricted in the next few months and eventually expanded to restrict other uses, including exercising dogs and horses.

"In the short term, pedestrians and horse riders can continue to access the beach," he said.

Rockingham 4WD Club Inc. president Craig Shoesmith said the group was sad restrictions were being placed on the area because of it being misused.

Mr Shoesmith said he had used the beach for more than 10 years and enjoyed being able to park his vehicle on the beachfront to set up shade awnings in summer.

"The families and children will miss going to that beach," he said.

Mr Shoesmith said the club was environmentally friendly and did not condone illicit behaviour, but could not vouch for other 4WD groups in the area.

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams said the City supported the decision made by Landcorp, to continue to allow access to the popular beach to pedestrians and horse riders.