Towers will be installed along Perth beaches, but not primarily to deal with the threat of sharks

The installation of towers on Perth beaches is more about creating an elevated post for surf lifesavers to watch swimmers than to spot sharks.

On Tuesday plans to create four observation towers on metropolitan beaches were revealed, with the movable observation posts being labelled 'shark towers'.

Two of the towers have been earmarked for beaches at Cottesloe and North Cottesloe and with others planned for the City Beach area.

'Shark towers' will be installed on Perth beaches for lifesavers.

The first of the towers could be installed as early as Thursday to help protect swimmers this Australia Day public holiday.

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When contacted in regard to the towers, Surf Lifesaving WA referred Fairfax Media to the Department of Premier and Cabinet, as did the Fisheries Department.

Premier Colin Barnett confirmed that the state government was involved in funding the towers in the Cottesloe area and that SLSWA was planning on installing two at City Beach.

It is understood the towers are worth about $150,000 each.

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Sharks not the main focus for Perth's beach towers