The Broome Shire is asking residents whether it should close the main vehicle access point to Cable Beach in a bid to protect turtles during nesting season.
abc.net.au/news/cable-beach-opening-hours-reduction-driving-turtle-nests/101372506The Shire of Broome is contemplating extending the closure of its tourist drawcard Cable Beach to cars to protect turtle hatchlings.Broome residents will be asked whether they support the closure of Cable Beach from December to February to protect nesting turtles
It's part of a long-running debate in the town, with locals and visitors alike flocking to West Australia's longest beach to enjoy the dying ends of the region's dry season. Last month the shire deferred a decision on the proposed rules, saying it hadn't been briefed properly on the evidence. The council rejected the proposed changes in 2021, with shire documents noting "further assessment" was needed.After another round of investigations during the 2021/2022 nesting season the latest YPC report reiterated the recommendations and was unequivocal:
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