Town of Cambridge considers shark barriers for City Beach after $180,000 whale removal bill

Key points

• Cambridge council will consider a shark barrier at City Beach after a 31-tonne whale carcass washed up on its coastline. Deputy mayor Ben Mayes has proposed a desktop review of the barrier's feasibility, which would also examine costs and possible external funding.
• The removal operation is forecast to cost about $180,000, roughly three times the original estimate. Mr Mayes has called on the State Government to take primary responsibility for funding whale carcass responses across WA.
• The State's Treasurer has said the government is willing to engage with the town on the costs.