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Visit to Wedge and Grey by Honourable Bill Marmion MLA, Minister for Environment; Water February 2012
A visit by Bill Marmion, Minister for Environment; to Wedge and Grey settlement was conducted on 8th February, 2012. This followed many requests from WIPA/GCCA to meet and discuss the government’s vision for the sites and process to achieve a local management plan.
Anzac Day 2012
Anzac Day 2012 The Anzac dawn service at Wedge draws over 100 community members out of their warm beds every year to remember the fallen. It is proud feeling standing on the beach watching the sun come up and listening to the delayed service from Canberra. The Anzac day service will conducted on April 25th and all community members and friends are encouraged to attend this mid-week service.Links
Wilbinga 4x4 Shacks CrewGrey Conservation and Community Association
Welcome to Our Community
The Wedge Island Community consists of approximately 350 shacks settled on the mainland 30 kms North of Lancelin. It has been a family holiday destination for thousands of Western Australians for over 70 years. A diverse range of people from all walks of life such as Doctors, Lawyers, Plumbers, Carpenters, families and friends have enjoyed and appreciated Wedge Island as a holiday destination.Due to it’s previously remote location a strong sense of community has developed between the visitors and inhabitants of Wedge Island as they have worked together to maintain this unique lifestyle. This community is now under threat.
Please feel free to browse our website and learn more about this amazing jewel on the remote West Coast. If you can help in any way it will be much appreciated. Welcome
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What We Stand For
Wedge Island Protection Association (WIPA) wish to make the following points very clear :
· WIPA believes in the right of all the members of the public to experience the recreational shack lifestyle.
· WIPA has pushed for controlled access to low impact camping and caravanning facilities.
· WIPA insists on continued open access for day visitors.
· WIPA believes in and works for the protection for environmental and social heritage values.
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