MIRRABOOKA Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

areas and ecological linkages. (It is of note that bushland within the
Alexander Drive and Beach Road median strips is managed by the
City of Swan and City of Wanneroo respectively and is thus beyond
of the direct control of the City of Stirling).
occurring over these areas. Special development controls apply to
activities and land uses regarding underground water. The
preservation of natural vegetation also invariably helps to maintain
the under ground water quality.
Public Open Space
There are 20 parks and reserves across the Mirrabooka Local Area
that provide for diverse functions. These spaces include large active
recreation reserves such as sports fields, large and small areas of
natural bushland, community social spaces and smaller parks
popular for children’s play, dog walking and other passive
recreation. The size, use and quality of these spaces vary from
reserve to reserve, as does the environmental and social value of
each space.
Natural Bushland near Dryandra Primary School
The City of Stirling also is currently developing a Local Biodiversity
Strategy. Assessment of all natural areas is currently being
undertaken as one of the steps in the development process. The
condition and diversity of plants and animals in all bushlands,
wetlands and coastal dunes are currently being determined through
this assessment.
Water Issues
Part of the Gnangara Water Mound, which is a major source of
public water supply, is situated beneath the Mirrabooka Local Area.
The Mirrabooka Area forms part of an Underground Water Pollution
Control Area which is a priority water source protection area for
public drinking water supply. This classification is allocated by the
Waters and Rivers Commission which regulates land use activities
Flora Bunda Reserve
The City is facing increasing public pressure to improve the
standard of public spaces, with high community expectations in
some areas on the appearance of and facilities in parks. A recent
improvement was made to the Flora Bunda Reserve to add new
seating areas, new play equipment and improve landscaping. Yet
community demands for reticulation, mowing and lighting, or
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CITY OF STIRLING MIRRABOOKA LOCAL AREA PLAN
January 2010