Preserve the Wharf Street fence for Coker Park and Queens Park Soccer Club.
The issue
The City of Canning is proposing to build a new 0.9m limestone fence along Wharf Street on Coker Park.
This will mean that soccer and other balls will fly on to Wharf Street, into traffic.
Our community at the Queens Park Soccer Club in Canning relies heavily on the existing Wharf Street fence. As the president of the club, I feel compelled to share the significant impact this proposed change will have on our club and the 300 junior players and their families who call it home.
The fence is crucial for maintaining sports and soccer fields. It ensures that our players can train and play in a safe, controlled environment, free from unwanted intrusions or accidents with passing traffic. Balls will be flying over the fence in to traffic!
It serves as a vital barrier for soccer and community events that bring together the youth and families from all around Canning.
Removing or altering this fence means it is no longer viable for us to player soccer on the fields. Impacting not only match preparations but also the sense of security these young athletes and their families have come to expect.
Changing the current structure will disrupt this balance, leading to potential safety risks and reduced functionality of the space used by hundreds of local soccer enthusiasts. The repercussions could be a diminished interest in club activities due to safety concerns, which in turn might lead to a decrease in player participation and community engagement—a consequence that would ripple through our entire soccer community.
We propose a collaborative approach involving City of Canning officials, club representatives, and community members to assess any possible concerns related to the current fence structure. This way, we can work towards solutions that would both satisfy municipal standards and preserve the operational integrity of our soccer grounds.
Our club's history and future depend on maintaining our current facilities so that we can continue to foster talent and a love for the sport amongst our youth. I urge you all to join me in retaining the Wharf Street fence as it stands, safeguarding the Queens Park Soccer Club's capacity to serve our community.
Please show your support by signing this petition to advocate for the invaluable assets that help make our club a cherished space for sportsmanship, growth, and community building.
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The issue
The City of Canning is proposing to build a new 0.9m limestone fence along Wharf Street on Coker Park.
This will mean that soccer and other balls will fly on to Wharf Street, into traffic.
Our community at the Queens Park Soccer Club in Canning relies heavily on the existing Wharf Street fence. As the president of the club, I feel compelled to share the significant impact this proposed change will have on our club and the 300 junior players and their families who call it home.
The fence is crucial for maintaining sports and soccer fields. It ensures that our players can train and play in a safe, controlled environment, free from unwanted intrusions or accidents with passing traffic. Balls will be flying over the fence in to traffic!
It serves as a vital barrier for soccer and community events that bring together the youth and families from all around Canning.
Removing or altering this fence means it is no longer viable for us to player soccer on the fields. Impacting not only match preparations but also the sense of security these young athletes and their families have come to expect.
Changing the current structure will disrupt this balance, leading to potential safety risks and reduced functionality of the space used by hundreds of local soccer enthusiasts. The repercussions could be a diminished interest in club activities due to safety concerns, which in turn might lead to a decrease in player participation and community engagement—a consequence that would ripple through our entire soccer community.
We propose a collaborative approach involving City of Canning officials, club representatives, and community members to assess any possible concerns related to the current fence structure. This way, we can work towards solutions that would both satisfy municipal standards and preserve the operational integrity of our soccer grounds.
Our club's history and future depend on maintaining our current facilities so that we can continue to foster talent and a love for the sport amongst our youth. I urge you all to join me in retaining the Wharf Street fence as it stands, safeguarding the Queens Park Soccer Club's capacity to serve our community.
Please show your support by signing this petition to advocate for the invaluable assets that help make our club a cherished space for sportsmanship, growth, and community building.
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Petition created on 11 November 2026