Media Statements: Statements http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/Date Descending.aspx RSS feed for the Statements list. Department of the Premier and Cabinet Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:32:36 GMT Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator 60 Media Statements: Statements /_layouts/images/homepage.gif http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/Date Descending.aspx Local government and developers to benefit from new planning framework http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132807 Content:

A new planning policy will establish a fair and reasonable framework for local governments to request contributions toward community infrastructure costs from developers.

 

Planning Minister John Day said State Planning Policy 3.6 ‘Development Contributions for Infrastructure’ would provide a consistent, accountable and transparent system which would benefit local government and developers.

 

Currently, developer contributions for community infrastructure, either in-kind or in cash, are requested by local governments on an ad hoc basis.

 

Community infrastructure can include such facilities as car parking, community centres, libraries or sporting facilities.

 

However, there is no systematic approach to calculating the level of contribution required and no guarantee the infrastructure will be developed in a timely manner. 

 

“This policy provides both local government and the development industry a fairer, more transparent process for establishing how much should be contributed to these costs,” Mr Day said.

 

The WA Local Government Association (WALGA) and the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) worked with the State Government to develop the policy.

 

Under the new policy, local governments will need to prepare development contribution plans to identify future infrastructure needs and costs. These plans will be subject to public comment and become part of the local planning scheme. 

 

Development contributions for community infrastructure will have to be calculated and apportioned in accordance with these plans. Development contributions for hard infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, and drainage works, will not be affected by the policy. 

 

The policy will ensure developers only contribute costs directly related to the additional need generated by the new development. 

 

“The system will ensure the infrastructure and facilities needed to serve growing communities are put in place and that they are fairly funded by those that benefit from the developments of land which generate their demand,” the Minister said.

 

The policy is available from the PlanningWA website http://www.planning.wa.gov.au - State Planning Policies or phone  9264 7777.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 20/11/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: All
]]> Arbouin, Shane Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:40:09 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132807 Plans to reform and streamline planning approvals process http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132795 Content:

Western Australia’s planning approvals process will be comprehensively reformed and streamlined under new measures being proposed by the Liberal-National Government.

 

Planning Minister John Day said a Bill introduced to State Parliament today to modify the Planning and Development Act 2005 would make the system more transparent, consistent and efficient.

 

Mr Day said that as the State approached another period of significant economic growth, the proposals would also cut uncertainty and delays for those wanting to invest in this State.

 

“These legislative reforms are some of the most comprehensive ever undertaken in Western Australia,” he said.

 

“We know that communities and investors are unhappy with some of the red tape and inefficiencies of the current system.

 

“The proposals will have significant benefit for all involved in planning, including local and State governments and communities.

 

“They will ensure WA continues to prosper and remain an internationally-competitive place to live and do business.”

 

Most of the proposals outlined in the Bill have been previously detailed in the Building a Better Planning System document released in April 2009, the subsequent ‘Planning makes it happen: A blueprint for reform’ document, and the discussion paper on Development Assessment Panels, both released in September this year.

 

“Under the proposals, development assessment panels would be established, resulting in more transparent, consistent and efficient decision-making on development applications and giving local governments the opportunity to refocus their resources on strategic planning,” the Minister said.

 

“The panels will consist of elected local government representatives and professionals who will consider development applications over certain monetary values. This will boost the level of planning and technical expertise in assessing development applications while ensuring the appropriate level of local government representation in decision-making.”

 

The Bill would also allow the use of improvement plans throughout the State, not just in areas where region planning schemes existed.

 

“Improvement plans and corresponding improvement schemes would allow the State Government to take control of areas that have been chosen for developments of State or regional significance,” Mr Day said.

 

“Improvement schemes will allow planning and development controls to come under a single approval process.”

 

Also under the Bill, projects funded through the Nation Building and Jobs Plan stimulus package would be exempt from planning approval, helping ensure the State met Federal Government timelines and did not lose any of its funding entitlements.

 

Other proposed changes include:

 

·           a mechanism for local planning schemes to be updated to implement State planning policies, providing guidance on important planning issues

·           a requirement for local governments to report on decisions made under their local planning scheme, to monitor the effectiveness of reforms to the approvals process and identify issues with existing mechanisms.

 

The proposals are contained in Approvals and Related Reforms (No 4) (Planning) Bill 2009, which would amend the Planning and Development Act 2005.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 18/11/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: All
]]> Arbouin, Shane Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:18:41 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132795 Proposal to protect well-known tourism site http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132786 Content:

Under a proposed new planning scheme for City of Stirling, the site of Scarborough’s Observation City would be protected for future tourism use.

 

The proposed scheme, to be advertised for public comment, specifies that the existing 17-storey Rendezvous Observation City building would be restricted to use as a hotel.  It also states that if the building was demolished or redeveloped, the site should be mainly used for tourism development.

 

Planning Minister John Day said the hotel was a strategic site critical to the future growth of tourism in the area.

 

“The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has been an established tourism landmark for more than 20 years and is a focal point within this significant regional beachfront location,” Mr Day said.

 

“Scarborough is widely acknowledged to be a key location for the development of a major tourism and recreation hub on this part of the coast.  It is vital that planning policies and schemes support that development into the future.

 

“This site is unique in that it accommodates a major hotel, restaurants, function rooms and entertainment facilities in a 17-storey building.  Current planning policy does not allow a building taller than eight storeys to be constructed.

 

“There are no alternative sites for such a development in the immediate area.  Indeed, it will be difficult to find anywhere in the metropolitan area that would be suitable.

 

“This proposal would ensure that any future development on the site is focused on tourism, helping to maintain and strengthen Scarborough’s position as an important visitor destination.”

 

The new local planning scheme would also boost aged care in the area.  As well as providing for a range of residential densities and mixed use development, there would be provisions for the former Carine TAFE site to be used for the development of a nursing home, aged and dependent persons’ dwellings, plus a requirement for 10 per cent affordable housing.

 

The scheme would also release more land for residential development.  Lot 51, Orr Place, Stirling, which was previously classified as rural, would be rezoned to residential use, while an area bounded by Odin Drive and Silvergum Close, previously a mix of freeway reserve and residential, would be rezoned as all residential, with a higher density coding.

 

Scarborough MLA Liza Harvey said the advertised areas currently housed important Scarborough landmarks and were of high interest to the community. 

 

“It is important the mix of development at these particular sites is right so proper development can proceed and community amenity can finally be improved,” she said.

 

“The additional advertising will ensure planning mistakes of previous Governments at Scarborough are not repeated.

 

“I urge the community to engage in this process to ensure their views are expressed.”

 

The proposed new scheme will be advertised by the City of Stirling for 28 days to allow any interested parties to comment. It will be available through the City of Stirling’s website http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 17/11/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: Northern Metro & Perth CBD
]]> Arbouin, Shane Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:11:45 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132786 ‘Bran Nue Dae’ heads home to Broome for WA premiere http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132780 Content:

Broome will be singing and dancing when the feature film ‘Bran Nue Dae’ returns home along with the film’s stars for the Western Australian premiere on December 8, kicking off a national tour.

 

Making the journey back to Broome will be cast members Ernie Dingo, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Ningali Lawford-Wolf and Dan Sultan, who will be joined by Broome locals Rocky McKenzie and Stephen Baamba Albert.

 

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said that after impressing audiences at film festivals in Toronto and Melbourne in recent months, ‘Bran Nue Dae’ would have its WA premiere in Broome. 

 

“’Bran Nue Dae’ is Jimmy Chi’s uplifting story about finding where you belong. In the case of Willie, the film’s protagonist, that place of belonging is Broome,” Mr Day said.

 

“The film perfectly captures the saltwater country and spirit of Broome, from hot nights watching flicks at Sun Pictures, to the long stretches of Cable Beach.

 

“The story is one that will delight people of all ages. The Melbourne audience loved it so much they voted it the festival’s most popular feature film. This is an outstanding achievement for what is now an award-winning film.”

 

The Perth-based premiere of ‘Bran Nue Dae’ will be held on December 10.

 

Roadshow Films managing director Joel Pearlman said  “Broome is not only the setting in which much of ‘Bran Nue Dae’ takes place, but as much of the film was shot there, it is only fitting that the premiere of the film - in advance of its wide national release on January 14 - takes place in Broome.  We are incredibly excited to be distributing this outstanding film and are looking forward to celebrating ‘Bran Nue Dae’ with the people of Broome on December 8.”

 

Filmed in the rugged outback of WA, this exuberant musical road movie also stars Magda Szubanski and Geoffrey Rush.  ‘Bran Nue Dae’ is directed by Rachel Perkins, produced by Robyn Kershaw and Graeme Isaac, with cinematography by Andrew Lesnie, and a screenplay by Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins and Jimmy Chi. 

 

‘Bran Nue Dae’ will be released in cinemas across Australia on January 14, 2010.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 16/11/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Culture and the Arts
Region: Kimberley
]]> Stratford, Pamela Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:36:36 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132780 New Multi Unit Housing Code proposal released for public comment http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132765 Content:

Planning Minister John Day is proposing to introduce separate planning controls for higher density housing to facilitate and better regulate this type of development in urban areas.

 

Releasing the proposed Multi Unit Housing Code for public comment today, Mr Day said the proposed code would be incorporated into the State’s existing Residential Design Codes.

 

The Minister said the proposed changes, based on extensive consultation with the industry and local governments, would expand the current provisions of the R-Codes into a separate and simplified section for multiple dwelling developments (multiple dwellings over multiple floors).

 

“The R-Codes have worked well in guiding the development of single houses and grouped dwellings, but in their present form, they do not recognise the need to provide different types of appropriate housing forms, nor do they encourage multiple dwelling developments in medium density areas,” he said.

 

“We’re proposing two separate parts to the Residential Design Codes, one which applies to single houses and grouped dwellings and one which applies to multiple dwellings and the residential component of mixed use developments.

 

“The major elements are: new maximums plot ratios; new maximum site covers; new height controls and parking requirements based on proximity to public transport.

 

“Other significant changes include the removal of minimum lot size requirements; introduction of minimum and maximum dwelling size requirements; and the introduction of activity centre zones.

 

“These changes will help accommodate population growth through urban infill, a main objective specified in the Directions 2031 draft framework which I released earlier this year.

 

“By expanding the permissible range of housing in individual residential codings, the new code will more effectively meet the housing needs of the community.

 

“It will enable developers to deliver diversity and choice in housing, particularly in relation to the quality of design of multi unit developments. It will also facilitate the development and redevelopment of existing sites.

 

“The changes also help support the State Government’s intention to increase activity centres and mixed use developments in urban areas.”

 

The proposed Multi Unit Housing Code and the accompanying explanatory guidelines are available from the Planning WA website at http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/comment.

 

Public submissions will be accepted from today until January 22, 2010.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 11/11/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: Eastern Metropolitan;Northern Metro & Perth CBD;South Eastern Suburbs;South Western Suburbs;Western Suburbs
]]> Arbouin, Shane Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:49:40 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132765 Swan Valley Planning Committee bolstered by new appointments http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132691 Content:

The Swan Valley Planning Committee has been bolstered by the appointment of four new members including a new chairman.

 

Planning Minister John Day said the new appointments would provide the committee with a wealth of experience across a range of important areas that were relevant to the people and industries of the Swan Valley.

 

“New chairperson Derrick Tomlinson has significant planning and political experience while maintaining a strong interest in Swan Valley’s character and lifestyle,” Mr Day said.

 

Mr Tomlinson served as an East Metropolitan MLC for 16 years until 2005. He was also the chairman of the inaugural Swan Valley Advisory Committee.

 

“Mr Tomlinson replaces Tony Cobanov who has served as chairperson since 2004 and whose commitment and valuable contribution is greatly appreciated,” the Minister said.

 

“Dr Cheryl Kickett-Tucker has also been appointed to the committee to represent Aboriginal interests in the area. She is currently a director at the National Research Centre for Aboriginal Children and Family Wellbeing, an associate professor at Murdoch University, and holds a variety of positions representing the interests of indigenous communities.”

 

Dr Kickett-Tucker replaces Dale Tilbrook who has served on the committee since 2007. The committee has also been strengthened by the appointments of Hamish Johnston, CEO of Equestrian Western Australia, and Harry Gratte, a local farmer with a degree in biological science with environmental experience in soil erosion, nutrient loss and pollution.

 

“Dr Kickett-Tucker, Mr Johnston and Mr Gratte bring substantial experience and knowledge and will be valuable additions to the committee,” Mr Day said.

 

They will be joined by City of Swan Mayor Charlie Zannino who will continue on the committee, and another City of Swan Councillor representing the Swan Valley Ward.

 

The following re-appointments have also been approved:

  • Brian Hunt from the Midland and Districts Chamber of Commerce
  • Jim Lovreta from the Grape Growers Association
  • Daniel Pinnelli from the Swan Valley and Regional Winemakers Association
  • Laura Carija from the Swan Valley Tourism Council
  • Keith Vuleta, a long-time resident of the Swan Valley
  • Elizabeth Taylor (former councillor) representing the chairman of the Western Australian Planning Commission.

The committee is established under the Swan Valley Planning Act 1995 and prescribes planning and development objectives, and advises on land use planning and development issues.  The committee meets monthly and all appointments are until June 30, 2011.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 27/10/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: Northern Metro & Perth CBD;Eastern Metropolitan
]]> Antartis, Jill Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:17:00 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132691 Minister launches plans to breathe new life into Perth Cultural Centre http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132677 Content:

The area between William, Roe, Beaufort and Francis streets in Northbridge, which includes the State Library, WA Art Gallery and WA Museum, will be transformed with new cafes, entertainment, improved security, an orchard and free wireless internet.

 

Planning and Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said the exciting changes for the Perth Cultural Centre over the coming weeks and beyond was part of an $11million commitment to revitalising the area.

 

Mr Day said the transformation of the centre was a key part of the Liberal-National Government’s plans to revitalise and improve safety in Northbridge.

 

“The Perth Cultural Centre is one of the largest and most strategically-located public landholdings and cultural assets in Australia and the State Government has a real opportunity to create an international drawcard for Perth,” he said.

 

“By improving the area’s amenity, increasing security and bringing more entertainment and recreational activities to the centre, the Government is making a significant move towards improving the vibrancy and appeal of Northbridge.

 

“Both the short and long-term changes we will be making to the cultural centre are designed to bring more people, including families, into Northbridge, improving its vitality and safety.

 

“With the cultural centre plans, combined with the redevelopment of the Perth waterfront and the sinking of the rail line between Perth and Northbridge, the Liberal-National Government is moving ahead on making Perth a more modern, liveable and vibrant city.”

 

Short-term improvements due to be completed by the end of the year include:

 

·             better landscaping and more seating and shade so people can spend more time in the centre as a place to relax, a meeting place and access to free wifi

·             new signage, way finding and banners

·             the first lighting upgrades and projection of art on the library walls

·             two new cafe pods in the central space providing food and beverage

·             a website for all the latest news on events and attractions

·             new performance spaces and a co-ordinated events program for the central area

·             security guards, who will work with WA Police and City of Perth rangers to patrol the area.

 

The Minister said another important part of revitalising the Cultural Centre would be continuing to attract and promote events. Some of the events being considered for next year included a major concert, photographic exhibition and art installation.

 

Mr Day said EPRA would formally take over day-to-day management of the centre and introduce immediate and longer term improvements to transform it into one of Western Australia’s most loved places.

 

EPRA was also working with the centre’s organisations - Western Australian Museum, Art Gallery of Western Australia and the State Library - as well as PICA and the Blue Room, to bring exhibits and activities outside of the buildings.

 

“A lack of co-ordinated management and maintenance has led to the Cultural Centre becoming run down and under-utilised,” the Minister said.

 

“EPRA has led an extensive consultation with stakeholders, and nationally and internationally renowned place design experts.

 

“This consultation has resulted in a short term plan to introduce some exciting changes during the next 12 months.”

 

Other improvements to be made within the next 12 months include:

 

·          a giant LED screen where people can enjoy films or screenings from the cultural institutions

·          an urban orchard at the Roe Street entrance and a native wetland in the Art Gallery ponds

·          additional temporary stalls which could be used for an ice-cream bar, cafe, ticket office, florist or a similar small retailer

·          additional feature lighting on buildings, trees and public art

·          security upgrades, including CCTV cameras and emergency phones.

 

In the longer term, changes being considered include utility upgrades, recreational equipment, retail opportunities and better pedestrian access.

 

As part of the overall commitment, EPRA is already undertaking a $6million revitalisation of William Street. Funds generated from leasing activities on William Street and the new commercial operators in the cultural centre’s central space will be reinvested back into the area for the long term future of the precinct.

 

Mr Day said he was confident EPRA, the Department of Culture and the Arts and the Perth Cultural Centre organisations would bring about real change.

 

“EPRA has a strong track record of transforming tired, run-down areas into modern, safe and popular places,” he said. 

 

“I want to invite all Western Australians, particularly families, to come down and rediscover the centre and the great learning and cultural organisations that reside here.”

 

The new Perth Cultural Centre is one of a series of urban renewal projects the State Government is delivering to revitalise Northbridge and the Perth city centre.

 

For more information visit http://www.epra.wa.gov.au

 

Minister's office  - 9213 6600
Date: 24/10/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning;Culture and the Arts
Region: All
]]> Antartis, Jill Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:37:51 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132677 Curtin director joins Western Australian Museum Board http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132664 Content:

The director of Curtin University of Technology’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies has been appointed to the Western Australian Museum’s Board of Trustees.

 

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said today that Associate Professor Anita Lee Hong would bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in both indigenous affairs and government to the museum’s board.

 

The minister said Ms Lee Hong was a prominent advocate for indigenous issues at both a national and international level, including representing Australia at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York last year.

 

“As a member of the Western Australian Museum’s Board, Associate Professor Lee Hong stands to make a considerable contribution in a number of key areas,” Mr Day said.

 

“This is particularly so as the board plans for the State’s new museum.

 

“The assistance and input from the Board of Trustees will play a crucial role in the project’s success in creating a facility that will be an international and national destination.”

 

Associate Professor Lee Hong was born in Cairns, where she spent most of her life until she moved to Perth to take up a lecturing position with the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in 2002.

 

A descendant of the Badjala and Darraba language groups located throughout Queensland, she worked in the Australian Public Service for 13 years in areas including the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, the Commonwealth Employment Service and Centrelink.

 

In 2007, having completed a Master of Human Rights Education - one of the first indigenous people in Australia to be awarded this degree, Associate Professor Lee Hong was appointed director of Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

 

The Associate Professor said she looked forward to the challenges presented by her new role.

 

“The State’s Museum is a diverse and complex institution and I am delighted to be a member of the Board of Trustees during a time that will no doubt prove to be one of the most exciting in the organisation’s long history,” she said.

 

Minister's office  - 9213 6600
Date: 22/10/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Culture and the Arts
Region: Eastern Metropolitan;Northern Metro & Perth CBD;South Eastern Suburbs;South Western Suburbs;Western Suburbs
]]> Antartis, Jill Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:35:40 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132664 New modelling tool to assess climate change impact http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132660 Content:

Planning Minister John Day today announced a new initiative to help prevent and plan for coastal and flooding hazards in Western Australia.

 

The joint project between the State Government, through the Department of Planning, and the Federal Government, through Geoscience Australia, would create a model to help better understand the potential impact of combined storm surge and sea level rises at Bunbury and Busselton.

 

“The potential impacts of climate change include both sea level rise and a predicted increase in the frequency and intensity of severe storm events and these may increase the vulnerability of the South-West coastline to flooding,” Mr Day said.

 

The Minister said the model would build on the existing open-source hydrodynamic modelling capability (ANUGA) developed by Geoscience Australia and the Australian National University, with the long-term view of making the capability available to all levels of government.

 

“ANUGA is a powerful tool for analysing hydrodynamic and hydrologic information and forecasting potential inundation, or assessing inundation risk. It has already been applied to understanding tsunami impact to the Australian coastline,” he said. 

 

“When this model is developed, it will enable State and local government to investigate mitigation options for a range of hydrodynamic hazards.

 

“It will be the first of its kind in Australia and provide an invaluable planning tool for all levels of governments to predict how storm surges and sea level rises will react to potential barriers.  This tool will assist in determining the effectiveness of proposed infrastructure.

 

“This enables governments to ensure we are prepared to predict and manage these hazards, particularly in areas of high urban development such as Busselton and Bunbury.

 

“The State Government is committed to a high standard of risk management and this is just one of a number of projects in coastal towns we are initiating to better plan for the future.

 

“The Department of Planning will provide important historical and environmental data for the project, and Geoscience Australia will equip its model with the necessary capabilities to provide the scenarios.

 

“This model will be unique as most existing storm surge models are not able to combine the surge arising from atmospheric forcing with the flooding component, although these often occur together in a storm surge event.”

 

Minister's office  - 9213 6600
Date: 21/10/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: South West
]]> Antartis, Jill Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:33 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132660 Framework establishes South-West’s long-term planning direction http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132656 Content:

Planning Minister John Day today released a broad planning framework to guide the South-West region’s development over the next 20 years.

 

“The South-West has undergone a rapid and sustained change to the makeup of its population and economy in recent decades, with significant population growth predicted for the region in the next two decades,” Mr Day said.

 

“The South-West Framework provides a big-picture view of the region’s future, focusing on its major challenges and the prime opportunities to ensure growth and development are achieved in a way that improves people’s lives and enhances the region’s unique character and environment.

 

“The framework addresses the scale and distribution of future population growth, environmental issues, transport, infrastructure, water resources, agriculture, tourism and the emerging impacts of climate change.

 

“It will also inform investment decisions by the public and private sectors.

 

“The framework contains eight important themes, expands on key principles outlined in the State Planning Strategy, including planning for sustainable land use and development, and brings together many policies specific to the South-West.

 

“It will guide the preparation of local planning strategies in an economically diverse region that features a growing population base and developing sectors including manufacturing, mining and tourism.” 

 

The South-West Framework incorporates the City of Bunbury and the shires of Augusta-Margaret River, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Busselton, Capel, Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup, Harvey, Manjimup and Nannup.

 

It has been prepared following an extensive public comment period that generated important feedback from local stakeholders and community groups.

 

The South West Framework can be downloaded from http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/publications or phone 9264 7777.

 

Minister's office - 9213 6600
Date: 20/10/2009
Minister: Day
Portfolio: Planning
Region: South West
]]> Antartis, Jill Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:21:31 GMT http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Lists/Statements/DispForm.aspx?ID=132656