FAQ

The Draft Industrial Development Strategy (the Strategy) is intended to provide direction in regard to strategic and statutory planning decision making within the City of Kalamunda (the City) to facilitate and manage growth and changes to industrial estates within the municipal area.

The purpose of the Industrial Investigation Area is to identify land that may be suitable for industrial activities. This is where further detailed planning, investigations and studies are required to determine the suitability of the Industrial Investigation Area for use as an industrial zone. This includes the capacity for essential infrastructure provision such sewerage, environmental studies, water management, and roads. The purpose of investigation is to ensure that all factors are taken into consideration before any determination is made and rezoning or structure planning progresses. An investigation may also lead to protect land that is unsuitable for industrial activities due to significant scenic or environmental values

The entire ‘Wattle Grove South area’ is approximately 310ha and this has been identified for urban investigation by the City’s Local Planning Strategy 2010. The Western Australian Planning Commission’s North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework also identifies the Wattle Grove South area as an Urban Expansion and Investigation area with a Medium-Long term (2022+) development horizon. There is potential for light industrial uses to be considered under this urban identification. The area (south of Crystal Brook Road) represents approx. 136ha of land with 170 existing lots, this has been identified in the draft Industrial Development Strategy as an Industrial Investigation Area. This does not mean the land will necessarily be rezoned or developed for industrial. Feasibility investigations are required to determine what land uses are the most appropriate and feasible within this site. Given the site is bordered by key freight links, Tonkin Highway and Welshpool Road East and is in close proximity to Roe Highway and Perth Airport, industrial development may be considered a feasible development option for a portion or entirety of the site.

Aircraft noise needs to also be considered as part of the development of Wattle Grove South. The provision of light industrial uses may assist with mitigating impacts from Perth Airport. The industrial interface with the existing areas of Wattle Grove will be an important consideration for the planning of the site. Detailed studies and investigations including a District Structure Plan and rezoning will be required to identify appropriate land uses within the Wattle Grove South area.

If supported a Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment will be required, this process would take a number of years and requires extensive community consultation.

The City encourages residents to share their views on the inclusion of the Wattle Grove South Area as an Industrial Investigation Area. The plan is still in draft form and is out for comment until the extended date of 30 September 2018. There will also be consultation regarding any feasibility studies.

The Strategy builds on the City’s Strategic Community Plan to facilitate diverse and sustainable industrial development to meet changing social and economic needs and support the success and growth of industry and business. The vision of the Strategy is to enhance and expand upon our industrial precincts to accommodate future growth and diversity in industrial land uses and develop modern, efficient and attractive industrial estates that provide for the local and regional community.

This is a Draft Industrial Development Strategy, as such, we are engaging the wider industry and community groups to help understand what their future requirements and aspirations are for industrial development. We will also be seeking feedback on our current industrial areas, and what improvements are needed.

Feedback will be useful in developing guiding principles for:

·  Quality and maintenance of existing industrial precincts.

·  Land requirements for industrial areas and lot size requirements.

·  Functionality of existing industrial precincts based on the needs of the community and industry.

·  Design innovations for new developments.

·  Cohesion with local community look and feel through appropriate transition and interface with        surrounding urban land uses.

·  Humanising industrial areas and enhancing working environments

For more information on these projects, please refer to engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.

The City currently has a total of approximately 351ha of industrial land, spread across five suburbs in Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Wattle Grove, Kewdale and Walliston. Key development precincts identified within the Strategy are generally consistent with the sites identified in the Western Australian Planning Commission’s (WAPC) Economic and Employment Land Strategy, and are broadly identified as follows:

1. Forrestfield Marshalling Yards: Representing the existing marshalling yards / intermodal freight facility between Perth Airport and Dundas Road;

2. Forrestfield Industrial Area: Representing the established Forrestfield industrial precinct west of Roe Highway in Forrestfield;

3. Forrestfield / High Wycombe Light Industrial Area Stage 1: Representing the growing industrial precinct to the north of the Forrestfield Industrial Area;

4. Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area (MKSEA): Representing the north-eastern most section of the MKSEA precinct, colloquially known as the ‘Kalamunda Wedge’ area, an area planned for future industrial development;

5. Wattle Grove South: Representing an area identified for urban investigation, and considered to have strong potential for future industrial development;

6. Walliston Industrial Area: Representing the established industrial area within Walliston, which has potential for renewal and intensification; and

7. Hatch Court / Stirling Crescent Light Industrial Area: Representing an area identified for light industrial development abutting the City of Swan’s Hazelmere Industrial Area and Perth Airport land, subject to further detailed planning.

The progression of key actions identified within this Strategy for each of these areas will be implemented via the preparation of new Local Planning Scheme No. 4 and the Local Planning Policy framework, and where necessary, amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

The City of Kalamunda is encouraging residents to provide feedback. Comments now extended and will close on 30 September 2018. Online: http://engagekalamunda.engagementhq.com/ Hard copies are available at the City of Kalamunda Office, and at any of our libraries. Post to: City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda WA 6926 Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au

An Industry Focus Working Group will meet at the Zig Zag Cultural Centre.50 Railway Road, Kalamunda 16 August 2018 @ 5:00pm. . If you are an industrial landowner, business owner or worker within the City of Kalamunda and would like to express your interest to be part of the Focus Group contact the City’s Strategic Planning Team on 9257 9999 by Monday 30 July 2018. Please note that places are limited. Community Industrial Strategy Workshop  -  To allow for extended consultation, the Community Workshop, orignally proposed for Thursday the 23 August at Woodlupine Community Center, will now be rescheduled to a date later. Register your interest to attend the new Draft Industrial Development Strategy Community Workshop, please RSVP at enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au

Invitation is open to those within the Industrial sector who would like to be part of the Industry Focus Working Group. Places are limited. Please register to attend by contacting City Planning on 9257 9999 

Industry Focus Working Group: Zig Zag Cultural Centre, 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda: 16 August 2018 @ 5:00pm

On conclusion of the online survey and Community Workshop and Industry Focus Group, stakeholder consultation will be analysed and prepared into a report for Council. Interested residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the Kalamunda website http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au (for Council meeting agenda papers), or engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for updates. Once the recommended plan is approved by Council, the Strategy will be finalised, released to the public and published on our website.

For more information contact the City of Kalamunda on 9257 9999. We will also keep you informed through website updates, by telephone or face to face conversations if that is your preferred method of communication. Please let us know.Kalamunda website http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au (for Council meeting agenda papers), or engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for Strategy Information.