Since then PGLOA under the chairs of John Valentine (2013-14) and Steve O’Brien (2014-16) have mainly addressed landscaping, and the never-ending issue of the SAR. Recent significant achievements include:

• Changes to TPS 21 Item 11.1 to prohibit transportable buildings – ongoing.

• Replacement of colorbond fence in marina-facing villas with open grill fencing

• Advocated enforced clean up of mess at interminable construction site in Keel Retreat

• Plans to replace Casuarina trees in Layman Road – ongoing

• Initiated regular coffee sessions with three councilors.

• New footpath between Sensations Café and western foreshore toilet block and beach.

• Residents replanting garden beds on park abutting end of Anchor View

• Installation of concrete footpath over footbridge at end of Port Lane

• Restored street lighting Spinnaker Boulevard and Layman Road

• DPAW eradication of castor oil trees and other invasive plants on eastern side of Layman Road abutting wetland and public reserve.

• Alerted authorities to damage of rip-rap on canal walls related to non-conventional jetty poles.

• Stimulated the cleaning of under-water circulation pipes in stinger-free pool.

• Submitted to City planning permission to build a gazebo and BBQ on park at Anchor View.

• Advocated name change from Geographe to Port Geographe for the SAR area (ongoing)

• Input into foreshore landscaping associated with Groyne reconfiguration project.

• Input to Port Geographe Community Consultancy Forum (now defunct) re groyne reconfiguration

• Representations to City Strategic Plan

• Reports to the City on maintenance issues.