Point Peron ramp
This morning we had to park on the grass at point Peron boat ramp along with 50ish others as all the parking bays were full. We returned to 2 rangers/council workers dishing out parking fines, luckily we just missed them but alot of others were not as lucky.
We spoke to them asking what we are meant to do when the bays are full and 1 ranger replied "if you can't find a bay you can't go fishing from here" and "you can launch from bent street" since we were heading to west end this didn't seem like much of an option.
I thought the reason we pay for our fishing licences, boat and trailer regos etc was so we can have access to ramps like this one and have ample parking provided?
To top it all off the ranger vehicle was parked in bus only area, probably because there was no where else to park....
double standards
Krusty
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Yea then after he sat there
Yea then after he sat there booking people he moved and parked just passed the cleaning table heading to the ramp on the verge on the L/H side and continued booking people parking on the verge right in front of him and all the ones on the grass between the ramps and that road.
Double standards alright....the slack bastard couldn't even walk around the place.
I didn't get booked but I felt sorry for all the ones that did. Carpark was full, cars out on the road and the ones who did park on the grass or verge were not obstructing the access for any one else so in my opinion no harm done.
If there were plenty of parking spaces available then sure book them as they are just being lazy bastards. But when it's full like that they should be a bit more reasonable.
I counted about 30 cars with tickets
My fishing spots are so secret........... even the fish don't know where they are !!
Rusty Nuts
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Single Car Bays only
I USE THIS RAMP AND BECOME ANGRAY WHEN INCONSIDERATE SINGLE CAR USERS OCCUPY A PARKING BAY DESIGNED FOR CAR+TRAILER. MAYBE THE RANGERS COULD DO A BIT OF EDUCATION WITH A VIEW TO IDENTIFYING SINGLE CAR BAYS WHERE A TRAILER WILL NOT FIT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Dale
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Another case of don't do as I do, do as I say
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
meglodon
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That's Rocky council for you
Where there is a dollar to be made regardless of it being right or wrong they are into it.
There may be regulations about parking of road and on verges etc, rocky council will shout from the roof tops that they want people (visitors and residence) to come and enjoy the water play ground they have (not we they) and then show just how much they appreciate your business and spending in the local businesses they show no constraints in persecuting those that come into the area and use the water based facilities.
When these are over taxed, do they extend a bit of hospitality like extending a waver to those unable to locate adequate parking, noooo we will give them a days outing they won't forget in a hurry.
One of the reasons I left the area.
Jim
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Could this be an issue for
Could this be an issue for recfishwest to handle seeing the problem is at all major ramps?
Bend over
Scotte
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That guy must be a fuckwit
That guy must be a fuckwit
Krusty
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My fishing spots are so secret........... even the fish don't know where they are !!
Moking
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Re: The response from
Re: The response from Ranger-
"We spoke to them asking what we are meant to do when the bays are full and 1 ranger replied "if you can't find a bay you can't go fishing from here" and "you can launch from bent street" since we were heading to west end this didn't seem like much of an option."
What a dumb response from someone who is employed by the Rockingham City Council.
This morning I just happened to go past the following boat ramps in the area: Bent Street Ramps - Carlise Street(Beach/Sand Launch)- Palm Beach Ramps.
All were very busy, parking an issue at all these ramps.
The Council has open up "Grassed" overflow parking at Bent Street and Palm Beach. These vehicles park on the grass....what is the difference at Point Peron?
Is it because the grass is dead at Point Peron,and the other two area's the grass is nice and green? (Tongue in Cheek comment)
Unbelievable Rockingham City Council!!
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
aaasnapper
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We got there at 6am, and
We got there at 6am, and there was probably only 10 bays left if that. Meglodon's comment is spot on.
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shammy
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Rockingham Ranger Pt Peron
I read this in disbelief...
So we can get hit with the fishing tax..aka Licence..to provide better facilities, restocking and artificial reefs, better parking etc.
Drive anywhere up to 60/ 80km one way to put the boat in for a day out to be met with a Ranger and council with an attitude like that.
These people need to wake up to themselves.
Whats the attitude " Can't make any more money off parking so lets fine them?"
"Life wasn't meant to be a spectator sport"
meglodon
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Spot on
Regretfully I think your comment is spot on.
little johnny
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Go to council with
Photo.
luke george
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Couldn't believe it myself,
Couldn't believe it myself, I think there's going to be alot of fines handed out this summer if today's anything to go by
keg
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on the bright side
the economy mustn`t be doing that bad if so many people can afford boats :-)
sstevee
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They must be getting pointers
They must be getting pointers from the city of Joondalup!! They're the kings at this sort of crap!!
My official response when I challenged the fine I received a day after Boxing Day was that I should not have stayed... So on a busy day I am expected to launch my boat, have it sitting on the jetty, look for a car park and if none found return to my boat and retrieve it and go elsewhere.
Common sense and any form of decency has been lost to the pursuit of profit.
Tom M
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Spot on about launching and
Spot on about launching and looking for parking
Tom M
Tom M
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Some areas are signposted
Some areas are signposted others were not, some people fined others were not, hadn't seen fines there in the past this weekend started, Just a money grab. Pick a day and all those with fines go to the council office on mass, write a detailed letter about the inconsistancies and post it in the paper, This sort of crap needs to stop.
Tom M
Swompa
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I've previously seen a
I've previously seen a ranger down there giving out fines but not for a long time. Pretty piss poor response but the signs are clear. Would be a good time for a polite email.
Moking
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I see by this video
I see by this video yesterday that The Rockingham City Council Rangers were handing out "Happy Australia Day $65.00" Parking Fines at the Point Peron boatramp.
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.trousselot/videos/10210205969257758/?hc_location=ufi
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Jackfrost80
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Even if you got at least 2x
Even if you got at least 2x fines per year you are still in front of us NoR as we pay $8.20+ each time
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
holth
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Yep yesterday all people
Yep yesterday all people parked on the grass had tickets on there windscreens. Will say though theres plenty of signs saying no parking. Obviously they are clamping down on this as l have never seen tickets handed out in the years lve used the ramp.Interestingly people parked on the main road into piont peron didnt seem to have tickets
OOH YEH
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Would like to see !!!
what Rocko Rangers did at Kwinana boat ramp as all the lazy ones park on the ramp !!!!!
Dale
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That ramp is part of the Kwinana City, so they need to get down there and sort it out. I know what you mean though, it's a pain in the arse.
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
meglodon
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No brainer
If you want people to come into your area and spend their dollars on petrol drinks food etc, use you brain and realise that Australia day is a special day and when the weather is playing the game you are going to get a big influx of people. Rockingham puts it's self forward as an aquatic play ground.
For special days you don't have to be Einstein to work out a lot of people are probably going to use your launching/retrieval facilities, simple solution, declare an over flow are for that special occasion.
People will leave the area with a better opinion of the place (and thus more likely to come back) than go home with a decent fine and a won't be coming back attitude.
And what would it cost the town, zip, nothing bugger all.
What is there to gain, a lot of good pr.
Tom M
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Seen this on 7 news page of
Seen this on 7 news page of a young fellow promoting Rockingham I have made a comment about parking rangers seems like a good place to give a kick in the pants to our council CEO .https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Hayden%20Dodson...
Tom M
Kegstar
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Ramps
Been like this for years and the councils don't give a stuff about the people who just want a day out fishing or just boating
They build these ramps and in most cases only 2 or 3 and if you are half hour late it is most likely you wont got a park.
The fishing fees we pay each year to help address this situation doesn't seem to be working I have boat ramped from
Broome to albany and in some cases the ramps are atrocious and i hear many stories of nothing being done.
Maybe its about time the recreation fishing department put more pressure on councils.
But for the moment lets keep fishing as I'm sure the situation falls on deaf ears
meglodon
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If you live
If you live in the town of Rockingham don't just give up on getting change.
Send them an Email about the lack of parking and ask them the question,
how do they view the question of not being enough trailer parking spots and what about over flow parking for the day.
Am I asking you to something I wouldn't, certainly not.
I have sent the same question to Mandurah council about parking at the local ramp just down the road from me. The answer was blah blah money blah blah, but, at least it got their attention and they now know that people are taking notice of what councils are not doing, to make visitors welcome.
straith
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Old fashioned justice
Im sure the fucktard lives close by??
Maybe old fashioned laws deserve old fashioned response??
Just something for the little nazi pricks to think about.
Hopefully they read this forum.
People are getting sick of this state and its petty little laws and dictator councils taking away their way of life.
Peaceful people are only peaceful until you push them one too many times.
Check out the U.S
Now wheres that pitchfork ?
Swompa
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Bloke is just doing his job.
Bloke is just doing his job. If the council didn't have the law in place, the issue wouldn't be here.
I have an issue with people parking there when it's ehen there are ample bays free but when it is full, simply going home isn't a solution.
holth
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Yep see it all the time
Yep see it all the time there. Guys park on the grass closer to ramp even when not busy. There the ones who have made them come down hard on it.
Scotte
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Lol.if that was the case
Lol.if that was the case then the ranger should go there on a day when its not packed out..not on a day when they know its full!
You and me both know its complete and utter revenue raising , they dont give one f#@k about the grass!
holth
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Well it will be interesting
Well it will be interesting if they continue to clamp down on it even on quieter days.
We cant really complain to much. Great facilities with wash down and cleaning station and we dont have to pay to use it. l drive past woodies to use it and have done so for 10 years.
Subaquatic
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snappermiles
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parking
i would be sending a letter with this picture to the council stating the lack of parking has made you park in a spot where the council has fined you for it but to fine me the council has had to break the law by parking in a bus zone therefore you will not be paying the fine! as the council has broken the same law in which they are trying to enforce! if they are going to enforce a law then they should abide by it themselves
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
bellony
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We just received a fine in