Nature Fund Proposal - Phase 2 Public Comment

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Consultation has concluded

Outcome

The outcome of this community consultation can be read in the Community Engagement Report.

While the public comment period ran for just under 10 months, the survey garnered 62 responses. While the majority of respondents support the idea in principle, there is an appetite for some transparency on how the funds will be allocated. The report recommends that prior to implementing the Nature Fund, further details are developed on how the fund will operate and be administered be developed.

Background

The City of Kalamunda is seeking additional feedback on the idea of allowing interested residents to make an OPTIONAL donation as part of the payment of their Rates Notice to create a proposed ‘Nature Fund’ to fund environmental initiatives. The proposed fund would be voluntary with no set monetary amount.

If this initiative is supported by the community and adopted by the City, ratepayers could make a contribution (like an optional donation) to fund environmental activities in the City of Kalamunda. The idea was originally proposed by the Nature Reserves Preservation Group to provide the City with more funding for environmental activities.

As a City, we want to encourage residents to get out into nature, reap the health benefits of the great outdoors and appreciate the value and diversity of our natural environment. We already invest significantly in our piece of paradise but would be able to do so much more with the help of our community. Please take the time to leave your feedback. We will take the time to read your suggestions and present them in our report to Council. Your words can make all the difference. Thank you.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Online: Survey below
By Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
By Post: City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda 6926

Phase 2 Public Comments closed 5pm Monday, 6 November 2023

Update

Click to view the Community Engagement Report for Nature Fund Proposal Phase 1 (or go to the Document Library tab).

Outcome

The outcome of this community consultation can be read in the Community Engagement Report.

While the public comment period ran for just under 10 months, the survey garnered 62 responses. While the majority of respondents support the idea in principle, there is an appetite for some transparency on how the funds will be allocated. The report recommends that prior to implementing the Nature Fund, further details are developed on how the fund will operate and be administered be developed.

Background

The City of Kalamunda is seeking additional feedback on the idea of allowing interested residents to make an OPTIONAL donation as part of the payment of their Rates Notice to create a proposed ‘Nature Fund’ to fund environmental initiatives. The proposed fund would be voluntary with no set monetary amount.

If this initiative is supported by the community and adopted by the City, ratepayers could make a contribution (like an optional donation) to fund environmental activities in the City of Kalamunda. The idea was originally proposed by the Nature Reserves Preservation Group to provide the City with more funding for environmental activities.

As a City, we want to encourage residents to get out into nature, reap the health benefits of the great outdoors and appreciate the value and diversity of our natural environment. We already invest significantly in our piece of paradise but would be able to do so much more with the help of our community. Please take the time to leave your feedback. We will take the time to read your suggestions and present them in our report to Council. Your words can make all the difference. Thank you.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Online: Survey below
By Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
By Post: City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda 6926

Phase 2 Public Comments closed 5pm Monday, 6 November 2023

Update

Click to view the Community Engagement Report for Nature Fund Proposal Phase 1 (or go to the Document Library tab).