What is the schedule of use?

    • From 11am – 8.30pm the Zig Zag Scenic Drive will be open to motor vehicles. It will operate as a one-way shared path drive (from the top to the bottom), with stopping only permitted in designated areas.
    • From 8.30pm – 11am the gates will be locked, and motor vehicles are banned from entering the Zig Zag Scenic Drive.

    Why is this trial being introduced?

    The trial is being rolled out to help gather information to establish an official register of data on the use of the of the Zig Zag Scenic Drive, the legality of activity, and the environmental, social and cultural implications of different use.  

    Is it possible that the trial will conclude before the 12-month period?

    Should the environmental damage resume to the Zig Zag Scenic Drive, or should the illegal hooning activity resume, the City will consider closing the trial period. The site will be closely monitored, and all littering, illegal camping and other environmental damage will be reported and recorded.

    What will happen at the close of the 12-moth trial, commencing 1 July 2021?

    This has not yet been determined. The City will closely monitor vehicle activity and user behaviour across the trial period and will provide ongoing reports to Council detailing its findings and recommendations, with the aim of finding a long-term solution for the Zig Zag Scenic Drive.

    What motor vehicle bans have taken place previously?

    Initially Council resolved to close the Zig Zag Scenic Drive to vehicles for 6 months as a temporary measure. The temporary ban came into effect on 30 May 2020. As at the 27 October 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to extend the existing temporary closure of Zig Zag Scenic Drive to all vehicles to no later than 31 May 2021.

    This purpose of this extension was to allow the Administration to complete analysis of the community feedback received, considering the consultation attracted in excess of 1,330 returned surveys and submissions over the engagement period. There was a significant amount of work involved in properly analysing this feedback.

    Why did the initial temporary ban come into place?

    The site has a long history of issues, with Council approving a sequence of traffic calming and parking improvements in Lascelles Parade and new measures aimed at tourism and addressing antisocial behaviour back in 2014, which were then rolled out by the City.  Projects showed promising signs of improvement early on, however the ongoing issues relating to hooning and antisocial activity in the area have continued to be in the spotlight.

    Mayor Margaret Thomas said, “We have seen cases of rollovers due to excessive speed in Lascelles Parade, hooning and antisocial behaviour at the upper car park in Lascelles Parade and the bends of the Zig Zag itself.”

    Recently the City also had issues with illegal overnight camping by the side of the road in Zig Zag Scenic Drive where facilities are not set up for this activity;  litter and dumping, four-wheel drive vehicles cutting trails into the Gooseberry Hill National Park and damaging the natural environment; conflicts between vehicles driving down the site and cyclists, and conflicts between road users.

    According to the WA Police, during the previous last six months there have been 74 reported incidences that have required police attention at the Zig Zag Scenic Drive. The City brought this ban in, in a bid to control the harmful, illegal and dangerous motor vehicle related activities taking place at the Zig Zag.

FAQ's for temporary motor vehicle ban

    When did the temporary motor vehicle ban take place?

    Council resolved to close the Zig Zag Scenic Drive to vehicles for 6 months as a temporary measure. The temporary Came into effect on 30 May 2020.

    Why did the temporary ban come into place?

    The site has a long history of issues, with Council approving a sequence of traffic calming and parking improvements in Lascelles Parade and new measures aimed at tourism and addressing antisocial behaviour back in 2014, which were then rolled out by the City.  Projects showed promising signs of improvement early on, however the ongoing issues relating to hooning and antisocial activity in the area have continued to be in the spotlight.

    Mayor Margaret Thomas said, “We have seen cases of rollovers due to excessive speed in Lascelles Parade, hooning and antisocial behaviour at the upper car park in Lascelles Parade and the bends of the Zig Zag itself.”

    Recently the City also had issues with illegal overnight camping by the side of the road in Zig Zag Scenic Drive where facilities are not set up for this activity;  litter and dumping, four-wheel drive vehicles cutting trails into the Gooseberry Hill National Park and damaging the natural environment; conflicts between vehicles driving down the site and cyclists, and conflicts between road users.

    According to the WA Police, during the previous last six months there have been 74 reported incidences that have required police attention at the Zig Zag Scenic Drive. The City brought this ban in, in a bid to control the harmful, illegal and dangerous motor vehicle related activities taking place at the Zig Zag.

    What is hooning?

    A hoon, in Australia and New Zealand, is a person who deliberately drives a vehicle in a reckless or dangerous manner, generally in order to provoke a reaction from onlookers. Hoon activities can include speeding, burnouts, doughnuts, or screeching tyres.

    (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoon)

    Have there been any negative impacts of motor vehicles on the Zig Zag?

    According to the WA Police, during the previous last six months there have been 74 reported incidences that have required police attention at the Zig Zag Scenic Drive.

    The majority of these offences were classified as ‘Hoon’, with other offences including:

    • Disturbance
    • Assault
    • Crash
    • Stolen Car
    • Drugs
    • Disorderly
    • Drink Driving
    • Weapon

    Will the decision to hold a permanent ban be reviewed at a future date?

    At this point the decision will hold. Should circumstances arrive in the future that beget reviewing the motor-vehicle status of the Zig Zag Scenic Drive, these will be reviewed at that time.

    How can I provide feedback?

    The City of Kalamunda is encouraging residents to provide feedback.

    Online: https://engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/zig-zag-road-closure 

    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 

    Where can I get more information?

    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.

    What will happen next?

    Following the public comment period, the Community feedback will be gathered and reviewed. The results of all the feedback will also be used to guide strategic and asset planning initiatives throughout the City.