KARRINYUP / GWELUP Local Area Plan - City of Stirling
KARRINYUP / GWELUP Local Area Plan - City of Stirling
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<strong>KARRINYUP</strong> / <strong>GWELUP</strong><br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>
Foreword<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s ongoing commitment to planning for a better future for <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> residents, I am pleased to be able to present the<br />
Karrinyup – Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>. This <strong>Plan</strong> is the product <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning project, a project which is chan ging the way<br />
we plan for the future.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning is a m ore localised and responsive approach to the way we plan for the fut ure <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> . This plan reflects the values<br />
and vision <strong>of</strong> the residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The outcomes and actions outlined within this plan were formulated through extensive<br />
community consultation workshops, including surveys and engagement w ith community stakeholders. The <strong>City</strong> is confident that this plan will<br />
provide residents <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup – Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> with a clear vision for the future <strong>of</strong> their area over the next 15 to 20 years.<br />
The community vision for the Karrinyup – Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is:<br />
‘An area that is interactive and vibrant, with a strong sense <strong>of</strong> community spirit and responsibility. It is a supportive caring community that<br />
supports all ages, young and old. The environment is enhanced by parks, bushland and biodiversity corridors with a community that cares and<br />
is proud <strong>of</strong> their environment’.<br />
The Karrinyup – Gw elup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> plays an important role w iithin the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>. The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has a mix <strong>of</strong> regional and community based facilities located<br />
within its boundaries. This plan has been created to ensure the needs <strong>of</strong> the local community are met while ensuring the L ocal <strong>Area</strong> continues to contr ibute to the<br />
wider metropolitan area.<br />
This plan will also assist the <strong>City</strong>’s business units to prioritise and budget for various projects that will assist in achieving the desired outcomes for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
An implementation plan is currently being prepared, w hich will mobilise the agreed outcomes <strong>of</strong> this plan. The various business units <strong>of</strong> th e <strong>City</strong> will incorporate the<br />
outcomes <strong>of</strong> the implementation plans into <strong>of</strong> their annual business unit planning. The implementation plans w ill be reviewed every three years to ensure the<br />
outcomes are met in a timely fashion.<br />
Realising the vision <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup – Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a joint effort. Council has already extensively consulted the community in preparing this plan; however,<br />
we welcome your ideas, comments and questions. More information on the Karrinyup - Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> is available on the <strong>City</strong>’s website<br />
www.stirling.wa.gov.au/<strong>Local</strong>+<strong>Area</strong>+<strong>Plan</strong>ning/, via email localareaplanning@stirling.wa.gov.au, or by contacting the <strong>City</strong> on 9205 8555.<br />
Councillor David Boothman<br />
Mayor<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
CITY OF STIRLING 1<br />
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Contents<br />
Part 1: Summary and Outcomes<br />
Executive Summary......………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………. 6<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Outcomes Table……..………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 9<br />
Part 2: Introduction<br />
Introduction……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………............13<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning Context…………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......17<br />
Part 3: Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Study <strong>Area</strong>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 20<br />
Historical Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22<br />
Regional Context………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>s and Projects………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27<br />
Community and Cultural Development Pr<strong>of</strong>ile……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. .28<br />
Natural Environment Pr<strong>of</strong>ile…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34<br />
Built Environment Pr<strong>of</strong>ile………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 38<br />
Economic Development Pr<strong>of</strong>ile……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 41<br />
Transport and Movement Network Pr<strong>of</strong>ile………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... .44<br />
Part 4: Community Engagement Process<br />
Community Engagement Process……………………………………………………………………………………………………......………........ 50<br />
Community Priorities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52<br />
Community Vision…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………57<br />
Part 5: Focus <strong>Area</strong>s<br />
Community & Cultural Development Issues & Opportunities……..…………………………………………………………………………........59<br />
Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......63<br />
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Natural Environment Issues & Opportunities………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….....64<br />
Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....67<br />
Built Environment Issues & Opportunities…………………………………………………………………………………..……………………... 68<br />
Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….71<br />
Economic Development Issues & Opportunities …………………………………………………………………………………………………...73<br />
Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....76<br />
Transport & Movement Network Issues & Opportunities…………………………..……………………………………………………………...77<br />
Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….80<br />
Part 6: Key Opportunities<br />
Key Opportunities Map…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..82<br />
Part 7: Appendices<br />
Flora <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….84<br />
CITY OF STIRLING 3<br />
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February 2010
Part 1:<br />
Summary & Outcomes<br />
CITY OF STIRLING 4<br />
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Executive Summary<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> is the first comprehensive,<br />
community based plan the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has produced for this<br />
locality. The plan has been produced as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning program, which provides a local focus by<br />
concentrating on a defined locality. This allows for holistic<br />
consideration <strong>of</strong> social, economic and environmental issues and<br />
unique opportunities in each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and integrates the<br />
outcomes <strong>of</strong> community engagement with the <strong>City</strong>’s broader<br />
strategic objectives. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning also acknowledges that<br />
the <strong>City</strong> is not uniform in character and function and that community<br />
values and issues <strong>of</strong> concern can vary from place to place.<br />
The plan presents a detailed pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and how it<br />
relates to the wider metropolitan area. This provides the context for<br />
analysing potential future direction for the area. The plan then<br />
combines empirical planning research with outcomes <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community engagement process and visions for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
within the community. The plan then instigates achievable actions<br />
to work towards the realisation <strong>of</strong> the community’s vision. The plan<br />
also serves as a reference guide and decision making tool for the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s business units, Council, landowners and the community.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a western locality within the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>, 12km north-west <strong>of</strong> the Perth <strong>City</strong> Centre and<br />
between only 1.5km and 4.5km from the coastline. It is bounded<br />
by the Mitchell Freeway to the east, Balcatta Road and North<br />
Beach Road to the north, Marmion Avenue and Elliot Road to the<br />
west, and Newborough Street and Karrinyup Road to the south.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> consists <strong>of</strong> the suburbs <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup and Gwelup<br />
and covers approximately 930 hectares. The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is fairly<br />
uniform in land use character, with mostly low-density residential<br />
development with pockets <strong>of</strong> medium density housing. The<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre serves as the major activity centre<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, providing commercial and civic facilities<br />
including the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Library and Sports<br />
Centre. The Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong> and <strong>Stirling</strong> Regional Centre<br />
provide additional opportunity for commercial and civic facilities<br />
and employment opportunities.<br />
Community engagement<br />
The local community’s input has been central to the development <strong>of</strong><br />
the plan. This follows the intentions <strong>of</strong> the State Government’s<br />
Network <strong>City</strong> – Community <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy for Perth and Peel<br />
and recognises that many residents and business operators have a<br />
keen interest in planning for the future <strong>of</strong> their neighbourhoods.<br />
Community input not only allows planning for the local area to be<br />
more responsive to local needs and opportunities, but also aims to<br />
build capacity in the local area and the sharing <strong>of</strong> ideas and<br />
experiences.<br />
Community surveys and two community forums were held so that<br />
the ideas, concerns and aspirations <strong>of</strong> community members could<br />
be raised and discussed. People were also able to submit<br />
comments or petitions. The surveys sought to reliably measure the<br />
values, attitudes and priorities <strong>of</strong> community members and to<br />
initiate more in-depth deliberation at the community forums.<br />
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Discussion then led to the identification <strong>of</strong> priorities and preferences<br />
and development <strong>of</strong> the following vision statement:<br />
The community vision for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is an<br />
area that is interactive and vibrant, with a strong sense <strong>of</strong><br />
community spirit and responsibility. It is a supportive caring<br />
community that supports all ages, young and old. The environment<br />
is enhanced by parks, bushland and biodiversity corridors with a<br />
community that cares and is proud <strong>of</strong> their environment.<br />
The Community<br />
As <strong>of</strong> 2006 the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s population was 11,173 people. The key<br />
defining demographic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> are its predominantly family household structure and higher<br />
income levels relative to most other areas <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and<br />
the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Development within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> was relatively slow and the land<br />
was mainly used for market gardening or remained as bushland<br />
well into the 20th Century. Lake Karrinyup Country Club was the<br />
only major development in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> until<br />
the 1950s, this having been established in 1929.<br />
The community forums and survey responses gave a significant<br />
indication that the remnant bushland and market garden history<br />
could be a defining feature <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, which compliments<br />
the environmentally conscious population living there.<br />
Natural Environment<br />
There are many reserves interspersed throughout the area, for<br />
active recreation, large and small areas <strong>of</strong> natural bushland,<br />
community social spaces and smaller parks for passive recreation.<br />
The environmental and social value <strong>of</strong> each space varies with the<br />
size, use and quality <strong>of</strong> these reserves.<br />
Maintaining the green nature and character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> was<br />
revealed as a very important priority for the community. Although<br />
Lake Gwelup Reserve was specifically identified as a favourite<br />
place in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, it was also indicated that further<br />
maintenance and improvement were necessary for the Lake and<br />
surrounding area. Environmental sustainability was a key theme<br />
that emerged from the community engagement process. The <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> character could be further enhanced with the celebration and<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> the local market gardening and natural area<br />
vegetation history.<br />
Housing and Built Environment<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.2 zones the majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
residential component <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> as<br />
Residential R20, with some small pockets <strong>of</strong> Residential R25, R30,<br />
R35 and R40. The largest <strong>of</strong> these pockets is an R30 area which<br />
extends to the north and east <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Shopping Centre and on<br />
the South side <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Road between Huntriss and Miles<br />
Street.<br />
Karrinyup Shopping Centre is part <strong>of</strong> the larger Karrinyup Regional<br />
Centre which was indicated as the ‘heart’ <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> during<br />
the community surveys and workshops. Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
has been identified as an appropriate spot for after-hours cafés,<br />
restaurants and entertainment facilities. This would enhance the<br />
overall community feel and safety <strong>of</strong> the area, as levels <strong>of</strong> social<br />
interaction would increase with service after normal hours; also<br />
increasing the vibrancy, diversity and energy <strong>of</strong> the heart <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area.<br />
Economic Environment<br />
Most <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> residents work beyond the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> itself –<br />
reflective <strong>of</strong> the residential nature <strong>of</strong> the area. Only 12% <strong>of</strong> the local<br />
population work in the area, whereas 46% <strong>of</strong> the local population<br />
work in the Perth CBD or surrounding inner-city precincts.<br />
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Although the current role <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is mostly residential,<br />
there are two commercial centres in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. These are<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre and Gwelup Plaza. Community<br />
engagement indicated that both are important to the community,<br />
with Karrinyup Regional Centre also identified as the heart <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Movement Network<br />
Transport infrastructure in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is<br />
primarily focused on accessibility for motor vehicles. Although<br />
walking and cycling paths in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> are quite extensive, the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> trips made among Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
residents are by private vehicle. This reflects Perth Metropolitan<br />
<strong>Area</strong>-wide trends and the general lack <strong>of</strong> access for alternate<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transport in the region and the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The use <strong>of</strong><br />
alternate modes is slightly higher when trips are made within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> (e.g. to Karrinyup Shopping Centre), but car use still<br />
dominates such trips.<br />
Key Opportunities<br />
The key opportunities which have been identified through the<br />
process include: -<br />
• Further establishing the Karrinyup Regional Centre as a<br />
community hub which provides a range <strong>of</strong> commercial and<br />
social facilities both during the day and in the evening<br />
• Maintaining the character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> by retaining the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> residential density and limiting rezoning to small<br />
and key locations<br />
• Improve the environmental sustainability in the area through<br />
creating sustainable building guidelines and promoting<br />
sustainable transport options<br />
• Maintaining the natural environment in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
through maintenance and improvement programs.<br />
The community engagement processes revealed that most<br />
residents were aware <strong>of</strong> the need to reduce private-vehicle<br />
dependency and are generally quite supportive <strong>of</strong> increasing the<br />
level and access to public transport. The existing walking and<br />
cycling paths were highlighted as quite extensive and aesthetically<br />
pleasing and walking/cycling could potentially become preferred<br />
travel methods around the area.<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Community Vision<br />
The community vision for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is an area that is interactive and vibrant, with a<br />
strong sense <strong>of</strong> community spirit and responsibility. It is a supportive caring community that supports all ages,<br />
young and old. The environment is enhanced by parks, bush land and biodiversity corridors with a community<br />
that cares and is proud <strong>of</strong> their environment.<br />
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Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Outcomes Table<br />
This outcomes table provides a snapshot <strong>of</strong> the outcomes to achieve over the 10-15 year lifespan <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />
Designed to realise the community vision for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, and based upon priorities ascertained through community engagement, the<br />
outcomes listed below will form the basis <strong>of</strong> annually prepared Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Implementation <strong>Plan</strong>s. All actions within this<br />
Implementation <strong>Plan</strong> will be developed in relation to outcomes below.<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup Community & Culture Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Outcome 1<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre is developed as a community hub or heart, with a mix <strong>of</strong> uses that provide opportunities for people to live, work,<br />
socialise and recreate within their <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
A strong sense <strong>of</strong> community is developed through provision <strong>of</strong> entertainment and evening amenities such as cafes and restaurants that<br />
provide places to socialise and community activities and events that enable everyone to be involved.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Recreation and leisure facilities and community social events and activities support enhanced lifestyle choices for all sectors <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
The strong ‘family’ character <strong>of</strong> the area is built on, as people are welcome to become involved in community activities and groups and public<br />
spaces remain safe and welcoming.<br />
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Karrinyup-Gwelup Natural Environment Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Outcome 1<br />
The character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is strengthened through environmentally sustainable, well-maintained, leafy and green streetscapes, front<br />
gardens and verges.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
Lake Gwelup Reserve and surrounds is a special place for community members, with high conservation and social value as a place <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental care and community involvement.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Open spaces such as parks and natural areas are well-maintained and ecologically sustainable places.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
Public open space is also community open space, where different sectors <strong>of</strong> the community can interact informally and through events and<br />
projects.<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup Built Environment Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Outcome 1<br />
A diverse range <strong>of</strong> housing types including retirement, smaller and affordable houses ensures a range <strong>of</strong> people, are able to reside in the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
The overall character <strong>of</strong> the built environment is maintained, while increasing the sustainability <strong>of</strong> houses and non-residential development<br />
designs.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
The Karrinyup Regional Centre is a vibrant social hub during the day and also after hours, as increased development potential is focussed<br />
around the Centre and existing public transport routes.<br />
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Karrinyup-Gwelup Economic Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Outcome 1<br />
A wider range <strong>of</strong> small local enterprises such as home businesses, corner shops and markets are supported, better meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community within its <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
Centres expand their role beyond retail provision, <strong>of</strong>fering a mix <strong>of</strong> goods, services and meeting places that integrate with supportive surrounding<br />
land uses.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Evening and entertainment activities enable people to meet and recreate locally both day and night.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
The economic development potential <strong>of</strong> the area is realised through the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the Karrinyup Regional Centre owners/managers<br />
working together to further integrate the Centre with surrounding land.<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup Transport and Movement Network Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Outcome 1<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a model <strong>of</strong> sustainability through its sustainable transport behaviour, as people are able to travel across and<br />
through the area on foot, bicycle and by public transport.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
The transport network is safe for all users, with good maintenance, traffic management, streetscapes and building design contributing to people’s<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> security.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
An integrated transport network results in well connected pedestrian and cycle paths, integration <strong>of</strong> different modes <strong>of</strong> transport, and integration <strong>of</strong><br />
transport with key locations.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
Parking management, access and safety issues are addressed through major developments and redevelopments within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
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Part 2:<br />
Introduction<br />
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Introduction<br />
What is <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning?<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning is a contemporary approach to planning that<br />
concentrates on planning for a defined area, rather than broad<br />
plans that cover the entire <strong>City</strong>, or strategies based on individual<br />
issues. This approach allows a comprehensive range <strong>of</strong> issues to<br />
be considered at both the local and regional level and addresses<br />
these issues through integrated planning strategies. It requires a<br />
holistic approach to planning which seeks to incorporate<br />
stakeholders and community members into the planning process in<br />
a collaborative approach to community building. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning is a proactive, rather than reactive, process that enables<br />
the integration <strong>of</strong> social, environmental and economic initiatives into<br />
one plan that guides both the short and longer term direction <strong>of</strong> a<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
This method <strong>of</strong> planning is used extensively in Australia and<br />
internationally and is increasing in prominence in Western Australia,<br />
both within local governments and State planning agencies. <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning is similar to ‘precinct planning’ or ‘place planning’ in<br />
that it involves preparing a plan for an identified geographical area<br />
in order to facilitate development, change or better management<br />
within that area. The size <strong>of</strong> the subject area can vary – boundaries<br />
can be defined by a number <strong>of</strong> criteria, such as land use, character,<br />
population and identified boundaries. However the size <strong>of</strong> the area<br />
selected is based more so on management systems and the<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning system acknowledges that the <strong>City</strong> is not<br />
uniform in character and function and that community values and<br />
issues <strong>of</strong> concern can vary from place to place. A focus on smaller<br />
areas allows local issues and the uniqueness <strong>of</strong> the area to be<br />
explored in greater depth, whilst still considering the impact <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area’s regional context. The process also enables closer, more<br />
comprehensive consultation with the local community at the start <strong>of</strong><br />
the planning process, rather than just imposing plans on<br />
communities. More community involvement also creates a better<br />
exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge and experiences between the <strong>City</strong> and its<br />
residents and among community members themselves, thus<br />
building better understanding and stronger ties.<br />
Another major objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning is that it facilitates<br />
integrated planning - different disciplines and stakeholders working<br />
together on one plan that addresses many issues or topics. This<br />
requires stakeholders to share information and their objectives or<br />
aspirations for the area and enables them to work together to<br />
develop common goals for the future direction <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
Integrated planning can avoid the conflicts and contradictions which<br />
can <strong>of</strong>ten arise when issues are addressed in isolation to one<br />
another. The <strong>City</strong>’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>s are not just planning<br />
department documents, they are strategies, reference documents<br />
and decision making guides for all the <strong>City</strong>’s business units, for<br />
Council, developers, land owners and the community.<br />
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Principles and Objectives <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Process is guided by the following principles and objectives<br />
Principles<br />
Sustainability<br />
Sustainability integrates positive community, environmental and economic<br />
outcomes to provide quality <strong>of</strong> life for today’s and tomorrow’s communities.<br />
Accessibility<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning should maximise opportunities for community members <strong>of</strong> varied<br />
abilities and backgrounds to access the facilities and services they require.<br />
Diversity and Choice<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning should provide for diverse community needs, including housing<br />
and employment, and build on the strengths that diversity in communities<br />
affords.<br />
Community Building<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning should work to create and enhance places that people feel<br />
connected to and foster interaction between community members.<br />
Appropriateness<br />
Good planning is sensitive to what is appropriate for an area, with regard to<br />
regional context and practices.<br />
Objectives<br />
• To develop a commonly embraced ‘vision’ for each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> which<br />
recognises areas <strong>of</strong> local significance and key attributes contributing to<br />
each area’s sense <strong>of</strong> place;<br />
• To identify issues <strong>of</strong> priority to local communities and work with them<br />
to develop practical solutions to these, within the context <strong>of</strong> a regional<br />
framework;<br />
• To review key planning issues, policies and forces acting on <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>s within the <strong>City</strong>, and develop a coordinated response to these;<br />
• To identify specific ‘opportunities’ and ‘constraints’ within each <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> and develop strategies to address these;<br />
• To foster open lines <strong>of</strong> communication between the <strong>City</strong> and the<br />
community;<br />
• To create a sound and comprehensible statutory and strategic<br />
planning framework for each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> to allow realisation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vision for the<br />
area; and<br />
• To help ensure that each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> operates in a sustainable way<br />
and in accord with surrounding precincts and other areas <strong>of</strong> influence.<br />
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Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Process<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has been the fifth area to be<br />
subject to the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Process. The Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> includes the suburbs <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup and Gwelup. It is<br />
bounded by the Mitchell Freeway to the east, Balcatta Road and<br />
North Beach Road to the north, Marmion Avenue and Elliot Road to<br />
the west, and Newborough Street and Karrinyup Road to the south.<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Project commenced in<br />
mid 2008. Community engagement with the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
community was conducted between May 2008 and June 2008 and<br />
used a number <strong>of</strong> techniques to inform, motivate and engage the<br />
community in the project. The major components <strong>of</strong> the consultation<br />
phase included community surveys and two community forums held<br />
at the Karrinyup Recreation Centre and <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Administrative Centre.<br />
The information gathered from these events was then collated and<br />
analysed for incorporation into this plan (the key results are<br />
presented in Chapter 3). In addition to the information gathered<br />
from community input, considerable research on the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
was also conducted to provide information both to the community<br />
and for this plan. The preparation <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> has also<br />
involved analysis <strong>of</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> documents, plans and policies<br />
that affect the area, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the Perth metropolitan<br />
region. The resulting plan thus provides a synthesis <strong>of</strong> strategic<br />
planning documents and community aspirations. Another integral<br />
aspect <strong>of</strong> preparing this plan was working with the <strong>City</strong>’s Business<br />
Units and other relevant stakeholders to discuss local issues,<br />
opportunities and community priorities to develop widely supported<br />
and achievable outcomes for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
The Library Display at the Karrinyup Library helped to inform<br />
people interested in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning project.<br />
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<strong>Plan</strong>ning Context<br />
The planning frameworks that are in place over the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong> and the <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> must be accounted for as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning. This helps to ensure that<br />
the <strong>Plan</strong> is consistent with broader policy and strategic objectives and enables us to<br />
achieve these.<br />
State Sustainability Strategy<br />
Hope for the Future: The Western Australian State Sustainability<br />
Strategy has been developed to facilitate a whole‐<strong>of</strong>‐government<br />
approach to promote sustainability in government, private sector<br />
and community activities. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning similarly aims to<br />
address community, environmental and economic needs in an<br />
integrated manner. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning can contribute to the<br />
realisation <strong>of</strong> the State Sustainability Strategy objectives through<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> sustainability and regeneration initiatives;<br />
facilitating the creation <strong>of</strong> a high‐quality built environment and<br />
public places which contribute to the development <strong>of</strong> a strong<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> place; building social capital though public participation in<br />
plan‐making; and by focusing on partnership‐building between<br />
State and local governments and other institutions.<br />
State <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy<br />
The State <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy (1997) is prepared and administered<br />
by the Western Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning Commission and the<br />
Department for <strong>Plan</strong>ning and Infrastructure to guide planning,<br />
development, resource protection and conservation across the<br />
State. The Strategy sets out criteria for plans such as <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Plan</strong>s in order to deliver on Strategy objectives. These include<br />
the encouragement <strong>of</strong> mixed‐use development, a range <strong>of</strong><br />
housing densities and public transport use; developing central<br />
community focal points; ensuring that community engagement<br />
occurs in the planning process; and that environmental issues<br />
are considered in plan preparation.<br />
The three interrelated pillars<br />
<strong>of</strong> sustainability<br />
Metropolitan Region<br />
Scheme<br />
The Metropolitan Region<br />
Scheme (1963) is the<br />
overarching statutory planning<br />
scheme for the Perth<br />
metropolitan region and<br />
establishes provisions for<br />
development control across<br />
the region. <strong>Local</strong> government<br />
schemes are to be consistent<br />
with zonings <strong>of</strong> the MRS.<br />
Network <strong>City</strong><br />
Network <strong>City</strong>: Community <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy for Perth and Peel was released in<br />
2004 to guide planning and development over the region for the next 30 years.<br />
The Strategy was developed in response to anticipated population growth,<br />
changing community expectations <strong>of</strong> the planning system, and the need for a<br />
more sustainable Perth region. Network <strong>City</strong> is based on reinforcement or<br />
development <strong>of</strong> ‘activity corridors’ (major roads with good public transport<br />
where activity clusters) and ‘activity centres’ (key commercial and employment<br />
centres), with land use, housing and transport systems developed to support<br />
this network. The Strategy was also developed through participatory decisionmaking<br />
and advocates this approach as part <strong>of</strong> future plan development.<br />
Network <strong>City</strong> objectives that are relevant to <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning include:<br />
• Accommodate urban growth primarily within a network city pattern;<br />
• Align transport systems and land use to optimise accessibility and amenity;<br />
• Protect and enhance the natural environment, open spaces and heritage;<br />
and<br />
• <strong>Plan</strong> with the communities.<br />
Bush Forever<br />
Bush Forever is a State government<br />
strategy for the conservation <strong>of</strong><br />
bushland and natural environments<br />
across Perth. The Strategy aims to<br />
protect ten percent <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the 26<br />
different types <strong>of</strong> vegetation complexes<br />
originally found on the Swan Coastal<br />
Plain, and to conserve threatened<br />
ecological communities. The Strategy<br />
identifies valued public or privately<br />
owned sites across the region that<br />
should be reserved, maintained or<br />
rehabilitated for conservation and/or<br />
recreation purposes.<br />
Network <strong>City</strong> ‐ Conceptual Map<br />
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<strong>Plan</strong>ning Context<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s draft <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Strategy has been prepared<br />
to facilitate the review <strong>of</strong> the current District <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />
Scheme and to provide the basis for more specific planning<br />
strategies. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning should help deliver on the<br />
following objectives:-<br />
• To facilitate development <strong>of</strong> a housing mix<br />
appropriate to changing community structure,<br />
expectations and needs;<br />
• To retain and enhance the vitality, amenity and<br />
level <strong>of</strong> service <strong>of</strong> the existing shopping centre<br />
hierarchy;<br />
• To appropriately respond to current economic<br />
trends;<br />
• To assist in the protection <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s ecological<br />
and environmental assets;<br />
• Promote choice, sustainability and sense <strong>of</strong> place<br />
in the built environment;<br />
• Facilitate the provision <strong>of</strong> community services and<br />
recreational facilities that are robust enough to<br />
meet changing needs; and<br />
• Promote optimum use and benefit <strong>of</strong> existing and<br />
future infrastructure.<br />
Housing Strategy<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is currently preparing a <strong>Local</strong> Housing<br />
Strategy to guide the future development <strong>of</strong><br />
housing and residential lots across the <strong>City</strong> and<br />
establish what changes or improvements are<br />
needed in planning schemes and policies to<br />
provide more housing choice and a more<br />
sustainable built environment. The housing<br />
strategy will inform any plans for changing<br />
residential densities within the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Commercial Strategy<br />
The draft <strong>Local</strong> Commercial Strategy identifies<br />
objectives for different types <strong>of</strong> commercial<br />
centres and guides the planning <strong>of</strong> these<br />
activity nodes, including limitations on<br />
expansion, centres that require specific action<br />
or improvement, and supporting services and<br />
facilities. Having been based on the<br />
Metropolitan Centres Policy, it is likely that the<br />
Commercial Strategy will be reviewed to be in<br />
accord with Network <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Public Open Space Strategy<br />
Development and management <strong>of</strong> parks and<br />
reserves in the locality will now be guided by the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s Public Open Space Strategy. This strategy<br />
is used to guide an inventory, assessment, and<br />
classification <strong>of</strong> all reserves in each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
as well. Further plans will aim to produce an<br />
accessible network <strong>of</strong> public open spaces that<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer varying levels <strong>of</strong> local sport and recreational<br />
opportunities for each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Industrial <strong>Area</strong>s in Transition<br />
Management Strategy<br />
In 2004 the <strong>City</strong> adopted a strategy to manage<br />
and control development in industrial areas. It<br />
proposes a containment <strong>of</strong> showroom activity<br />
along major roads in order to maintain existing<br />
industrial activity, provide diverse local<br />
employment opportunities and mitigate<br />
associated traffic and amenity issues.<br />
Integrated Transport Strategy<br />
An Integrated Transport Strategy is currently<br />
being developed to facilitate increased<br />
accessibility for all members <strong>of</strong> the community,<br />
through resource efficient and sustainable<br />
approaches to transport planning. Key principles<br />
underlying the strategy are reducing car<br />
dependency, increasing public transport use and<br />
increasing pedestrian and cyclist amenity. The<br />
strategy examines the relationship between land<br />
use and transportation, and establishes ways to<br />
improve access and transport options between<br />
homes, workplaces, commercial centres and<br />
other activity nodes.<br />
Seniors and Youth Strategies<br />
District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No. 2<br />
The <strong>City</strong> recognises that different sectors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No. 2 provides the key statutory community have different needs and that<br />
planning framework for the <strong>City</strong>. It establishes zoning <strong>of</strong> specific strategies are needed to adequately<br />
land, uses and development permitted on that land, and plan for different groups. The <strong>City</strong> has adopted<br />
development standards such as parking and setback a Children’s and Youth Strategy and is<br />
requirements for industrial or commercial development, and preparing a Seniors <strong>Plan</strong>. These strategies will<br />
also includes provisions for heritage protection and detailed direct the provision <strong>of</strong> specific services and<br />
requirements for special precincts. Various policies to facilities for different age groups, as well as<br />
control development have also been adopted under the look at measures for enhancing quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />
Scheme. Following a review <strong>of</strong> the Scheme, <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning and community interaction for these groups.<br />
Scheme No. 3 was prepared, and advertised in late 2007. It<br />
is now awaiting final endorsement from the Western<br />
Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning Commission.<br />
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Part 3:<br />
‘<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
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Study area<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a western locality within the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>, 12km north-west <strong>of</strong> the Perth <strong>City</strong> Centre and<br />
between only 1.5km and 4.5km from the coastline. It is bounded<br />
by the Mitchell Freeway to the east, Balcatta Road and North<br />
Beach Road to the north, Marmion Avenue and Elliot Road to the<br />
west, and Newborough Street and Karrinyup Road to the south.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> consists <strong>of</strong> the suburbs <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup and Gwelup<br />
and covers approximately 930 hectares.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is fairly uniform in land use character, with mostly<br />
low-density residential development. The area does contain<br />
pockets <strong>of</strong> medium density housing and some unit development<br />
and aged care facilities. The character is also constructed through<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> housing styles interspersed throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
including development from the 1960s and 70s, remnants <strong>of</strong><br />
market garden housing and modern housing estates. The <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> contains large green spaces throughout, adding to the<br />
character and natural feel.<br />
The Karrinyup Regional Centre serves as the major activity centre<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, providing commercial and civic facilities<br />
including the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Library and Karrinyup<br />
Recreation Centre. The Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong> and <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Regional Centre provide additional opportunity for commercial<br />
and civic facilities and employment opportunities.<br />
Key Amenities in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> include:<br />
Shopping Centres<br />
• Karrinyup Shopping Centre<br />
• Gwelup Plaza<br />
Major Parks and Reserves<br />
• Lake Gwelup Reserve<br />
• Trigg Bushland Reserve<br />
• Lake Karrinyup<br />
• Careniup Swamp<br />
• Lake Karrinyup Country Club<br />
• Hamersley Golf Course<br />
Schools<br />
• St Mary Anglican Girls’ School<br />
• Deanmore Primary School<br />
• Newborough Primary School<br />
• Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Good Counsel Primary School<br />
• Gwelup Primary School<br />
• Karrinyup Primary School<br />
• Perth Bible College<br />
Community Facilities<br />
• Karrinyup Library<br />
• Karrinyup Community Centre<br />
• Colin Moore Resource Centre<br />
• Karrinyup Recreation Centre<br />
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Please note that the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Map gives a general indication <strong>of</strong> the layout <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and should not be considered an exact depiction<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
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Historical Overview<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> acknowledges that the indigenous community<br />
are the traditional landowners and had complete stewardship <strong>of</strong> the<br />
land within the <strong>City</strong>’s bounds prior to European occupation and<br />
settlement. Oral and written histories clarify this and identify<br />
numerous sites <strong>of</strong> cultural significance in the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> which have led to many registered heritage sites across<br />
the <strong>City</strong>. Lake Gwelup is a registered site with the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Indigenous Affairs as Aboriginal artefacts have been discovered<br />
there, in addition to Lake Gwelup being recognised as a place <strong>of</strong><br />
great ceremonial significance.<br />
The name “Karrinyup” was derived from “Careniup” swamp which is<br />
located in the northeast <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. “Careniup” is an<br />
Aboriginal word purportedly meaning “the place where bush<br />
kangaroos graze”. Surveyor P. Chauncey gave the lake this name<br />
during his survey <strong>of</strong> the area in 1844. The name was modified to its<br />
present form in 1929 when Lake Karrinyup Country Club was<br />
developed, “Karrinyup” being an Aboriginal word meaning “the<br />
place where kangaroos graze”. Gwelup similarly takes its name<br />
from local Aboriginal connections with the place, having derived<br />
from Lake Gwelup, which took its name from the Aboriginal word<br />
“Gwelgannow” meaning “to shift position”. Hence, Lake Gwelup<br />
was referred to as “the lake that shifts position”.<br />
Settlement <strong>of</strong> the Gwelup area dates from 1831 and the early 1840s<br />
in Karrinyup when the first land grants were made. Land around<br />
Lake Karrinyup and Careniup Swamp was initially granted to<br />
Thomas Mews in 1831 and gazetted as Swan Location 92. The<br />
land was then purchased by Samuel Moore in 1840 and used for<br />
grazing. In 1891, the then owner Henry Bull went on to subdivide<br />
land in Gwelup. Development was relatively slow and the land was<br />
mainly used for market gardening.<br />
By 1904 the Karrinyup area had been subdivided into sixth <strong>of</strong> an<br />
acre blocks. Many <strong>of</strong> the lots were never sold however, as roads<br />
serviced little <strong>of</strong> the area and so few homes were built. The delayed<br />
settlement <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup could also be accounted for by Stoneman’s<br />
subdivision which took no account <strong>of</strong> the land’s topography (Cooper<br />
& McDonald, 1999). Karrinyup remained mostly bushland well into<br />
the 20th Century. Lake Karrinyup Country Club was the only major<br />
development in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> until the 1950s,<br />
this having been established in 1929.<br />
In 1923 the Lake Gwelup and District Progress Association was<br />
established in order to promote the general welfare <strong>of</strong> residents and<br />
support the provision <strong>of</strong> facilities to the local agricultural community.<br />
This was symbolic <strong>of</strong> the strong community ties in the area that<br />
were beginning to grow and develop.<br />
Suburbanisation <strong>of</strong> the area ensued after World War II (particularly<br />
in Karrinyup). The subdivision was re-drawn and newly surveyed<br />
land for residential development was released around the Lake<br />
Karrinyup Country Club. By the late 1950s, the layout north <strong>of</strong><br />
Newborough Street was re-designed which led to the settling <strong>of</strong> the<br />
southern part <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup. New streets were built on higher ground<br />
and were named after former prominent Education Department<br />
School inspectors namely Harold Jeanes, Thomas Edmondson and<br />
Gordon Worner.<br />
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The State Housing Commission undertook much <strong>of</strong> the first largescale<br />
residential development in Karrinyup to provide for Perth’s<br />
post-war boom. By October 1962 the State Housing Commission<br />
had invested over £1 million in its Karrinyup Estate with 396 houses<br />
built, 68 under construction and 360 lots surveyed and cleared at<br />
this time (Cooper & McDonald, 1999). By the early 1970s the<br />
subdivision <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup was virtually complete. As the local<br />
population increased and more facilities were needed in the area,<br />
the Hamersley Golf Course was established by the Shire <strong>of</strong> Perth<br />
(part <strong>of</strong> which is now the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>). In 1963, Margaret Feilman<br />
was commissioned to plan Karrinyup shopping centre which was<br />
opened in 1974 along with the Karrinyup Library and Community<br />
Centre. Development <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
continued into the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Due to the extended<br />
time period <strong>of</strong> development, a diversity <strong>of</strong> range and architectural<br />
styles in housing can be observed in the area. There has more<br />
recently been re-development throughout the area.<br />
Meanwhile, most land in Gwelup was rezoned from rural to<br />
residential in the 1960s. The resultant increase in land values<br />
encouraged local market gardeners to sell up and relocate By the<br />
1970s much <strong>of</strong> Gwelup had transformed from a rural area to a<br />
modern residential suburb with only a few market gardens<br />
remaining along North Beach Road serving as a reminder <strong>of</strong> prior<br />
development.<br />
More recently, the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s population has increased<br />
substantially resulting from new dwellings being added to the area,<br />
particularly from the Karrinyup Waters and Settlers Green<br />
developments. The population trebled between 1991 and 2006.<br />
Thus far, the 2000s have seen the development <strong>of</strong> new housing<br />
estates in Gwelup such as ‘The Willows’. Today, reminders <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area’s past include Bestry’s Cottage on Old Balcatta Road and<br />
Colin Moore Resource Centre on North Beach Road.<br />
Lake Karrinyup Country Club (<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>)<br />
Left: Housing<br />
development<br />
along<br />
Karrinyup<br />
Road,<br />
Karrinyup<br />
1960s<br />
(photograph<br />
courtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>’s<br />
Library<br />
Resources)<br />
Left: Lake<br />
Karrinyup Golf<br />
Course<br />
(photograph<br />
courtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>’s<br />
Library<br />
Resources)<br />
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Regional context<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is located within the Perth<br />
Metropolitan Region, approximately 10km north-west <strong>of</strong> the Perth<br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre. In the context <strong>of</strong> the vast urban growth <strong>of</strong> Perth, the<br />
area is relatively well positioned in its proximity to the Perth <strong>City</strong><br />
Centre, which remains the key economic and social hub <strong>of</strong> the<br />
region and its proximity to other major centres and employment<br />
locations including <strong>Stirling</strong> Regional Centre, Osborne Park and<br />
Balcatta. These factors, in addition to the area’s proximity to the<br />
coast, have contributed to the high level <strong>of</strong> desirability <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>.<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a primarily low-density<br />
residential area. The residential functions <strong>of</strong> the area have also<br />
increased as former rural land uses in Gwelup have been<br />
developed for housing over recent years. There are other land<br />
uses in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> which however have a greater regional<br />
focus or fulfil regional functions. These include Karrinyup Regional<br />
Centre, Regional Reserves including Lake Gwelup Reserve and<br />
Trigg Bushland Reserve, and Lake Karrinyup and Hamersley Golf<br />
Courses. Services and amenities for local residents are also<br />
located in areas near the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> including <strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
and Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre is the major commercial centre within<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and consists <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Shopping Centre,<br />
Karrinyup Library and Community Centre as well as a small<br />
number <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices and pr<strong>of</strong>essional services. A Transperth Bus<br />
Station is also located in the Centre. The Centre not only serves a<br />
commercial function for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> but its regional status also<br />
gives it an important commercial function at a broader scale.<br />
Karrinyup Shopping Centre, as one <strong>of</strong> Perth’s major shopping<br />
centres, also attracts a customer base from a wide catchment.<br />
Location <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
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The Karrinyup Regional Centre is identified as an activity centre<br />
under the State’s Network <strong>City</strong> planning strategy and as a major<br />
centre in the Western Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning Commission’s<br />
Metropolitan Centres Policy. Activity centres should provide for a<br />
large range <strong>of</strong> retail, <strong>of</strong>fice, entertainment, recreation and<br />
community facilities, and associated employment. Activity centres<br />
should provide for a large range <strong>of</strong> retail, <strong>of</strong>fice, entertainment,<br />
recreation and community facilities and associated employment.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> also benefits from its close proximity to the<br />
‘<strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre’, which is directly south <strong>of</strong> the precinct.<br />
Land within approximately one kilometre <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Stirling</strong> Train<br />
Station is designated as a Strategic Regional Centre by the<br />
Western Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning Commission’s Metropolitan Centres<br />
Policy. Such centres are significant places across Perth which<br />
should provide for a larger range <strong>of</strong> retail, <strong>of</strong>fice, entertainment,<br />
recreational and community facilities and associated employment<br />
than regional-level centres such as Karrinyup. <strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
contains key regional facilities such as Osborne Park Hospital, the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> Administration Centre, <strong>Stirling</strong> Civic Gardens, the<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> train/bus interchange, Innaloo Shopping Centre, cinemas<br />
and other commercial, industrial and employment activity. <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre has also been identified in the Commission’s Network<br />
<strong>City</strong> planning strategy as a ‘major Activity Centre’ on an ‘Activity<br />
Corridor’, which reinforces its role as an important centre in the<br />
metropolitan region.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has formed a partnership agreement with the<br />
Western Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning Commission with the aim <strong>of</strong> seeing<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre achieve its full potential, by addressing issues<br />
such as appropriate mix and intensity <strong>of</strong> development around the<br />
train station, the Stephenson Highway road reserve, improving the<br />
pedestrian and cyclist environment and creating a strong heart<br />
and identity for the regional centre.<br />
The Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong> is located to the east <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and serves as a major commercial<br />
and industrial area for the region which <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> services<br />
and amenities and consists <strong>of</strong> various manufacturing, commercial<br />
and retail businesses. It is a significant regional employment hub<br />
which employs approximately 5,000 people and also includes<br />
regional facilities such as the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> Works Depot and<br />
Western Power and Water Corporation <strong>of</strong>fices. The Balcatta<br />
Industrial <strong>Area</strong> is also designated as an Activity Centre within<br />
Network <strong>City</strong>.<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is also bounded by a number <strong>of</strong><br />
regionally significant roads. The Mitchell Freeway forms the<br />
eastern boundary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and is the major north-south<br />
arterial road across the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>, while Reid<br />
Highway is located just to the north <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and is a<br />
major east-west arterial road across the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
The northern suburbs railway line also runs within the Mitchell<br />
Freeway. Marmion Avenue forms the western boundary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and connects with Perth’s northern most suburbs.<br />
These roads are designated as ‘transport corridors’ in Network<br />
<strong>City</strong> with a focus on expedient travel for motor vehicles and public<br />
transport.<br />
Karrinyup Road is another major road in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Unlike the<br />
aforementioned roads, it is designated as a potential ‘activity<br />
corridor’ within Network <strong>City</strong>. An activity corridor is a major road<br />
with good public transport where activity clusters. The diversity<br />
and intensity <strong>of</strong> development along Karrinyup Road is therefore<br />
likely to increase in the future, possibly with higher density<br />
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development and a greater mix <strong>of</strong> commercial activities such as<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices, dining and retail.<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is otherwise surrounded mostly<br />
by low-density residential areas. These include Carine (to the<br />
north), parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> (to the east) and the coastal suburbs <strong>of</strong><br />
Trigg and North Beach (to the west). Scarborough, Doubleview<br />
and Innaloo are medium density suburbs to the south <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>. Regionally significant features <strong>of</strong> these localities that also<br />
provide some amenity and services to the Karrinyup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
include:-<br />
• Carine Regional Open Space<br />
• Star Swamp Reserve<br />
• Trigg Bushland Reserve<br />
• Scarborough Beach and Scarborough Environs <strong>Area</strong><br />
• Trigg Beach/South Trigg Beach<br />
• <strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre (as discussed earlier)<br />
• Carine Senior High School and Balcatta Senior High<br />
School<br />
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<strong>Plan</strong>s and Projects for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Karrinyup Centre <strong>Plan</strong><br />
A Centre <strong>Plan</strong> for Karrinyup Regional Centre is required if the<br />
centre owners wish to expand the centre. This plan would need to<br />
be developed collaboratively with the <strong>City</strong> to ensure that it meets<br />
various strategic objectives and community and commercial<br />
needs. Key aspects <strong>of</strong> the planning for the Centre are likely to<br />
include:-<br />
developers contribute up to 20 percent <strong>of</strong> their land area for public<br />
open space to contribute to further development <strong>of</strong> the Careniup<br />
Swamp Rehabilitation <strong>Area</strong>. The Karrinyup Waters Resort and<br />
Caravan Park is included in the area and provides accommodation<br />
for people who wish to visit the area.<br />
• Redevelopment/extension <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup Centre<br />
(although the Centre is currently nearing its Commercial<br />
Centre floor space cap as is set out in the State’s<br />
Commercial Centres Policy);<br />
• Redevelopment/relocation <strong>of</strong> the civic amenities in the<br />
Centre including the Library and Community Centre;<br />
• Development <strong>of</strong> a Main Street/Civic Hub and activation <strong>of</strong><br />
the surrounding streetscapes; and<br />
• Integration with surrounding land uses and activities.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning process provides opportunities for the<br />
Karrinyup community to consider how they would like to see the<br />
centre develop into the future and how the abovementioned<br />
aspects are addressed.<br />
Careniup Swamp Residential Development<br />
Various land-parcels in the north-eastern section <strong>of</strong> Gwelup are<br />
currently undeveloped as residential sites, and may have future<br />
residential development potential. They are included in a<br />
Development Zone in the <strong>City</strong>’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No. 3.<br />
These areas represent some <strong>of</strong> the last areas <strong>of</strong> land in the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> to be developed as greenfield sites. A Structure <strong>Plan</strong> guides<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the built and urban form over the area to ensure<br />
that it is consistent and contributes to high levels <strong>of</strong> amenity for<br />
residents. As a condition <strong>of</strong> development, the <strong>City</strong> also sees that<br />
Careniup Swamp<br />
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Community and Cultural Development Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Community development is an integral element <strong>of</strong> places and<br />
influences how people live; social interactions and life<br />
opportunities. There will also be different community needs and<br />
opportunities in different places which influence planning for that<br />
area. Significantly, community networking <strong>of</strong> which the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning process itself can help facilitate is an important<br />
element <strong>of</strong> community development, providing opportunities for<br />
community members to work together, capitalise on each others<br />
strengths, understand each others needs and support each<br />
other.<br />
Community facilities, organisations and programs also play a<br />
significant role in building community relationships, developing<br />
pride <strong>of</strong> place and meeting community needs. There are however<br />
questions that need be asked regarding how community facilities<br />
are provided so as to cater for diverse needs and community<br />
groups. The <strong>City</strong> is also examining whether support exists for the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> ‘community hubs’, where community centres,<br />
libraries and recreation centres, for instance, are provided in a few<br />
centralised locations to form a focal point for communities and<br />
provide flexibly for various community needs. The <strong>City</strong> also<br />
requires support <strong>of</strong> both the community and State and Federal<br />
Government to see that facilities and programs can be developed<br />
and continue to be delivered.<br />
Community Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
The key defining demographic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> are its predominantly family household<br />
structure and higher income levels relative to most other areas <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Population Pr<strong>of</strong>ile and Forecast<br />
At the time <strong>of</strong> the 2006 Australian Bureau <strong>of</strong> Statistics Census, the<br />
combined population <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> was 11,173 people.<br />
Between 2001 and 2006, the average rate <strong>of</strong> population growth<br />
was 2.6% which is above average growth rate for an established<br />
area. This is particularly due to the development <strong>of</strong> new housing<br />
estates in Gwelup and to a lesser extent can be attributed to some<br />
infill development throughout Karrinyup.<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Families<br />
50<br />
45<br />
40<br />
35<br />
30<br />
25<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
Couples with child(ren) < 15 yrs<br />
5<br />
0<br />
Couples with child(ren) > 15 yrs<br />
Family Composition, 2006<br />
Total couples with child(ren)<br />
One parent families with child(ren) < 15 yrs<br />
K-G <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
One parent families with child(ren) > 15 yrs<br />
Total one parent families<br />
Couples without child(ren)<br />
Other families<br />
Family Types<br />
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In 2006, the average age <strong>of</strong> residents in the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> was 39 years <strong>of</strong> age and 19.1% <strong>of</strong> the population was<br />
aged 60 years or older. The median age and the proportion <strong>of</strong><br />
seniors were higher than the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> or Metropolitan Perth<br />
averages.<br />
A significant proportion (74.9%) <strong>of</strong> the 2006 population form family<br />
households - well above the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and Perth metropolitan<br />
averages. Of these family households, 49% were couples with<br />
children, 39.6% were couples with no children and 10.1% were<br />
single parent families. These figures indicate that the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is not consistent with averages across most<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Perth and <strong>Stirling</strong>, where the proportion <strong>of</strong> couples<br />
without children and people living alone has been increasing for<br />
many years. Of all occupied private dwellings within the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>, 20.2% are lone households. This is much lower than the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> average, although only slightly less than the Perth<br />
average.<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
20<br />
18<br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Gwelup Age Structure Forecast<br />
0-9 10.-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-over<br />
Age Brackets<br />
2006<br />
2016<br />
2031<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
18<br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Karrinyup Age Structure Forecast<br />
0-9 10.-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-over<br />
Age Brackets<br />
The Age Structure Forecast shows that both Karrinyup and<br />
Gwelup both had a large percentage <strong>of</strong> the population in the 30-39<br />
year age group in 2006. Subsequently, the largest age bracket in<br />
2016 is forecast to be the 40-49 year age group.<br />
In 2006, 18% <strong>of</strong> the Gwelup population was aged 0-9 years. This<br />
reflects the current fertility rate in Gwelup (and Karrinyup), which is<br />
higher than the current fertility rate for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>. The<br />
forecast reflects that the fertility rate for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is assumed<br />
to fall marginally between 2006 and 2031 with Karrinyup’s fertility<br />
rate falling from 2.17 to 2.14 children per woman, and Gwelup’s<br />
fertility rate falling from 2.66 to 2.61 children per woman. The Age<br />
Structure Forecast for Gwelup is also based on the assumption<br />
that a considerable percentage <strong>of</strong> the population will ‘age in place’<br />
until 2031.<br />
2006<br />
2016<br />
2031<br />
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Migration is assumed to be relatively stable across the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
until 2016. It is anticipated that there will be some minor gain in<br />
older ‘empty nesters’ and retiree age groups, and some gain in<br />
established families. However, it is also assumed that the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> young families in Karrinyup will decrease, while the Gwelup<br />
population is expected to gain some younger couples.<br />
Cultural Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> currently has a relatively low<br />
proportion <strong>of</strong> residents that were born overseas and from non-<br />
English speaking backgrounds. The majority <strong>of</strong> residents in the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> were born in Australia (69.3%) with the remainder <strong>of</strong><br />
residents mainly born in England (8%), New Zealand (2.3%),<br />
South Africa (1.5%), Italy (1.3%) and Scotland (1.1%). Only<br />
0.63% <strong>of</strong> the population identified themselves as Indigenous<br />
Australians in 2006.<br />
In the 2006 Census, English was stated as the only language<br />
spoken at home by 86.0% <strong>of</strong> persons within the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The most common languages other than English<br />
spoken at home were: Italian 2.1%, Cantonese 0.7%, German<br />
0.6%, Greek 0.5%, Dutch 0.3%, Japanese 0.2%, Spanish 0.2%<br />
and Mandarin 0.2%. This exemplifies that the population <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area is predominantly Australian born with some minor cultural<br />
influences.<br />
This is also reflected in the religious affiliation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s<br />
population with a predominance <strong>of</strong> Christianity (57.2%) and no<br />
religion (21.4%) as the major belief systems. The breakdown <strong>of</strong><br />
Christian denominations includes Catholicism 27.8%, Anglican<br />
22.6%, Uniting Church 4.7%, non affiliated Christianity 1.5% and<br />
Eastern Orthodox 0.6%.<br />
Community & Cultural Programs<br />
As the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is predominantly family<br />
orientated with a growing population, various services and<br />
programs throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> cater to the various age<br />
groups and needs in the community.<br />
The Karrinyup Library and Community Centre provide many<br />
services and programs available to the community. In addition to<br />
the library services, events such as the ‘Music at the Library<br />
Summer Series' put on by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the ‘One Book<br />
Talk Karrinyup’ put on in conjunction with the UWA Perth<br />
International Arts Festival are held at the Karrinyup Library.<br />
Karrinyup Community Recreation Centre hosts a range <strong>of</strong> various<br />
activities for all ages on a regular basis as well as the space being<br />
hired out by individuals for specific functions, events or<br />
workshops. Some <strong>of</strong> the regular sporting activities to be held at<br />
this venue include basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton in<br />
addition to junior basketball and karate.<br />
Within the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> there are many other<br />
programs running which include Books on Wheels, Probus Club <strong>of</strong><br />
Karrinyup, Rotary Club, <strong>Stirling</strong> Parent Drug Support Group,<br />
Karrinyup Writers Club, Wurlitzer Organ Association and Gwelup<br />
Progress Association.<br />
There is also a Karrinyup Shopping Centre Mall-Walking Group<br />
(run by AMP Capital) which provides an opportunity for the older<br />
people in the community to walk in an undercover environment<br />
that is safe and secure.<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s Cultural Development Fund aims to encourage<br />
sustainable cultural events in the <strong>City</strong> while building the capacity<br />
<strong>of</strong> not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organisations. The <strong>City</strong> also <strong>of</strong>fers Youth<br />
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Scholarship Awards annually to ten students commencing Year<br />
11.<br />
Community Recreation Facilities<br />
There are many community recreational facilities throughout the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
contains the Library and Community Centre. The Karrinyup<br />
Recreational Centre is also a relatively new addition to the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>’s community facilities. The centre opened in 2004 and<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> a full sized air-conditioned hall, a large meeting room<br />
and a large multipurpose area with an attached playgroup to<br />
accommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> children. The Colin Moore Resource<br />
Centre in Gwelup also provides additional facilities for the<br />
community.<br />
Safety and Security<br />
Safety and security are <strong>of</strong>ten key concerns for community<br />
members and ‘being a safe place to live’ will <strong>of</strong>ten be an important<br />
aspect <strong>of</strong> people’s vision for the future <strong>of</strong> their <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The<br />
occurrence <strong>of</strong> crime incidents across Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> is generally lower than across other parts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><br />
However, providing opportunities to establish stronger community<br />
networks and promoting community programs and facilities can<br />
only generate further opportunities to increase local safety and<br />
security.<br />
Besides these forms <strong>of</strong> infrastructure, the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> contains<br />
many parks and reserves which <strong>of</strong>fer the capacity for active and<br />
passive recreational needs. In addition to these, the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
also is home to a private golf course, the “Lake Karrinyup Country<br />
Club” and a public golf course, the “Hamersley Golf Course.”<br />
The Colin Moore Resource Centre<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>’s Community Safety department facilitates the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a safe and secure environment through the<br />
operation <strong>of</strong> a 24-hour security patrol service. This is a citywide<br />
service, which attends to a wide range <strong>of</strong> matters including graffiti,<br />
vandalism, anti-social behaviour and theft. It also provides safety<br />
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advice to the community. Community Safety also works closely<br />
with the Western Australian Police and has helped Police make<br />
numerous arrests throughout the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
The creation <strong>of</strong> a safe and secure environment is also facilitated<br />
through appropriate urban design and layout <strong>of</strong> public spaces<br />
such as shopping centres and public reserves, adequate lighting,<br />
and safe roads and footpaths.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has also created some community safety programs in<br />
their dedication towards a safer community for all. One such<br />
program is the Neighbourhood Street Safe campaign which is<br />
asking “street safe” residents to help with reporting anti-social<br />
“hoon” driving, which will enable the police to better identify trends.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is also running a Neighbourhood Pace Car Pledge<br />
campaign which allows drivers who do not like others speeding to<br />
promise to not speed themselves. This involves signing a pledge<br />
which asks drivers to adhere to road rules while being courteous<br />
and then being issued with a bumper sticker to alert other drivers<br />
<strong>of</strong> their pledge to be a part <strong>of</strong> the pace car group.<br />
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Community Amenities<br />
Shopping Centres<br />
Karrinyup Shopping Centre<br />
Gwelup Plaza<br />
Major Parks & Reserves<br />
Trigg Bushland Reserve<br />
Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space<br />
Hamersley Golf Course<br />
Lake Karrinyup Golf Course<br />
Careniup Reserve<br />
Karrinyup Reserve<br />
Schools<br />
St Mary’s<br />
Oceanmore Primary<br />
Newborough Primary<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Good Counsel Primary<br />
Gwelup Primary<br />
Karrinyup Primary<br />
Perth Bible College<br />
Community Facilities/Clubs<br />
Karrinyup Library<br />
Karrinyup Community Centre<br />
Colin Moore Resource Centre<br />
Karrinyup Recreation Centre<br />
Books on Wheels<br />
Probus Club <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup<br />
Rotary Club<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> Parent Drug Support Group<br />
Karrinyup Writers Club<br />
Wurlitzer Organ Association<br />
Gwelup Progress Association<br />
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Natural Environment Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
There is increasing recognition <strong>of</strong> the need to maintain natural<br />
environmental values and work towards enhancing such values,<br />
upon the advent <strong>of</strong> local and global environmental issues such as<br />
pollution, land degradation and climate change. There is generally<br />
a need to consider natural assets such as water-bodies and<br />
bushland as well as other practices which can contribute to<br />
healthy environmental outcomes.<br />
Character<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has traditionally been a very<br />
green area with Karrinyup being dominated by bushland and<br />
Gwelup historically being used for market gardens, in addition to<br />
Lake Gwelup. The development <strong>of</strong> the Lake Karrinyup Country<br />
Club in 1929 and later the Hamersley Public Golf Course saw an<br />
increase in the ‘green feel’ <strong>of</strong> the area despite the significant<br />
residential development that has taken place. There are many<br />
reserves interspersed throughout the area, for active recreation,<br />
large and small areas <strong>of</strong> natural bushland, community social<br />
spaces and smaller parks for passive recreation. The<br />
environmental and social value <strong>of</strong> each space varies with the size,<br />
use and quality <strong>of</strong> these reserves.<br />
There are over 30 open space reserves throughout the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>of</strong> various sizes ranging from pocket parks to<br />
large public reserves. The larger reserves include Lake Gwelup<br />
Regional Open Space and Reserve, Lake Karrinyup Golf Course<br />
and Country Club, Trigg Bushland Reserve and Hamersley Golf<br />
Course.<br />
Geography<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is within the Swan Coastal<br />
Plain which is the geographic feature lying directly west <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Darling Scarp. The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> lies across four different planting<br />
zones from West to East including Mid Undulating (Grey - White<br />
Sands), Hilly (Grey – Brown Sands), Low Lying (Grey – Black<br />
Sands) and Undulating (Spearwood Yellow Sands). These<br />
different planting zones are not only representative <strong>of</strong> the specific<br />
soil structures, but also the associated native and endemic<br />
species <strong>of</strong> flora found within the area (as pr<strong>of</strong>iled in Appendix 1).<br />
As the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> covers so many different planting zones, which<br />
is symbolic <strong>of</strong> the changing topography, there are notable<br />
changes in the vegetation from the West to the East <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
Another notable feature <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s natural environment is<br />
the wetlands. These form part <strong>of</strong> an extensive wetland chain along<br />
the Swan Coastal Plain.<br />
Natural Vegetation<br />
Trigg Bushland and Lake Gwelup Reserve are significant local<br />
environmental assets and are designated as Bush Forever sites.<br />
Following guidelines set by the World Conservation Union, Bush<br />
Forever aims to protect at least 10% <strong>of</strong> the 20 original vegetation<br />
complexes within the Swan Coastal Plain part <strong>of</strong> metropolitan<br />
Perth, and to conserve threatened ecological communities. The<br />
State Government controls development and land clearing at<br />
these sites, yet the <strong>City</strong> also recognises their importance and<br />
considers how to improve their ecological integrity. 15 parks and<br />
reserves which are located throughout the residential part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> also contribute to the area’s natural environmental<br />
values, as does natural vegetation on primary school sites.<br />
<strong>Area</strong>s Conservation team dedicated to the planning and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> natural areas.<br />
For conservation <strong>of</strong> urban bushlands to promote local biodiversity,<br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has established Green <strong>Plan</strong> 2. The plan aims<br />
for the conservation <strong>of</strong> natural vegetation areas and wetlands, the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> ecological links between these areas and<br />
rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> bushlands and wetlands. A key emphasis <strong>of</strong> this<br />
strategy is to protect and manage several smaller remnant<br />
bushlands in the same comprehensive manner as the larger<br />
regionally significant bushlands thereby strengthening ecological<br />
linkages.<br />
Trigg Bushland Reserve (<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>)<br />
Lake Gwelup is a Bush Forever site (<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>)<br />
The co nservation <strong>of</strong> natural areas involves the protection from<br />
loss, misuse or further degradation; removal <strong>of</strong> threatening<br />
processes (e.g. weed eradication, fire prevention, pest and<br />
disease control etc); and rehabilitation through natural and<br />
assisted regeneration. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has in place a Natural<br />
The conservation <strong>of</strong> natural areas involves the protection from<br />
loss, misuse or further degradation; removal <strong>of</strong> threatening<br />
processes (e.g. weed eradication, fire prevention, pest and<br />
disease control etc); and rehabilitation through natural and<br />
assisted regeneration. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has in place a Natural<br />
<strong>Area</strong>s Conservation team dedicated to the planning and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> natural areas. These natural areas are comprised<br />
<strong>of</strong> bushlands, wetlands and lakes, coastal beach and dune<br />
systems and natural landforms.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> is also currently developing a <strong>Local</strong> Biodiversity<br />
Strategy. The assessment <strong>of</strong> all natural areas is currently being<br />
undertaken as one <strong>of</strong> the steps in the development process. The<br />
condition and diversity <strong>of</strong> plants and animals in all bushlands,<br />
wetlands and coastal dunes are currently being determined<br />
through this assessment.<br />
Acid-Sulfate Soils<br />
Naturally occurring soils containing iron sulfides are known as acid<br />
sulfate soils. The iron sulfides are typically formed in organic<br />
waterlogged soils and sediments (such as peat). When exposed<br />
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to air these sulfides oxidise and produce sulfuric acid, which<br />
becomes a problem. Heavy metals (including arsenic, aluminium,<br />
iron and other metals) and nutrients from the soil pr<strong>of</strong>ile can then<br />
be released from this acid. These contaminants released from the<br />
soils can cause significant environmental harm such as<br />
degradation <strong>of</strong> the natural environment and economic problems<br />
such as loss <strong>of</strong> land productivity and damage to infrastructure.<br />
Since the problem was first identified in 2001, the <strong>City</strong> has<br />
undertaken significant research in comprehending the nature <strong>of</strong><br />
acid sulfate soils, the extent <strong>of</strong> their occurrence and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> remediation strategies. Within the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>, there have been acid sulfate soils identified around the<br />
chain <strong>of</strong> wetlands within Gwelup.<br />
Public Open Space<br />
There are many parks and reserves across the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> that provide for diverse functions. These spaces<br />
include large active recreation reserves such as sports fields,<br />
large and small areas <strong>of</strong> natural bushland, community social<br />
spaces and smaller parks popular for children’s play, dog walking<br />
and other passive recreation. The size, use and quality <strong>of</strong> these<br />
spaces vary from reserve to reserve, as does the environmental<br />
and social value <strong>of</strong> each space.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is facing increasing public pressure to improve the<br />
standard <strong>of</strong> public spaces, with high community expectations in<br />
some areas on the appearance <strong>of</strong> and facilities in parks. Yet<br />
community demands for reticulation, mowing and lighting, or<br />
facilities such as barbeques or tennis courts can not always be<br />
met due to constraints such as budget limitations or bore water<br />
licence restrictions. Increased pressure on public open space can<br />
also threaten the environmental values <strong>of</strong> such spaces.<br />
Lake Gwelup Reserve<br />
There are also many different priorities throughout communities,<br />
which affect how public open space is used. For instance, some<br />
people may prefer more space for informal and passive activities,<br />
whereas others prefer more space for organised sport. Others<br />
may place greater value on natural, undeveloped and bushland<br />
areas. As such, reserves need to be planned to appropriately<br />
accommodate various needs and user groups.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has prepared a Public Open Space Strategy to ensure<br />
a high quality and sustainable network <strong>of</strong> parks and reserves<br />
across the <strong>City</strong>. The Strategy was adopted in 2008 and<br />
establishes objectives for the amount and location <strong>of</strong> public open<br />
space and the facilities different types <strong>of</strong> spaces require. The<br />
Strategy will also consider the possibility <strong>of</strong> disposing some small<br />
under-utilised spaces to fund improvement <strong>of</strong> other spaces, so<br />
that appropriate parks in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> can have more facilities in<br />
addition to management and development practices. A review <strong>of</strong><br />
reserves in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> will be conducted<br />
after adoption <strong>of</strong> the Strategy, in order to develop a Public Open<br />
Space <strong>Plan</strong> for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
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Built Environment Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
The built environment <strong>of</strong> a place and the various land uses will<br />
invariably affect how a place meets community needs, how<br />
community members undertake activities in a place and the<br />
character <strong>of</strong> place. Key considerations for planning for the built<br />
environment include<br />
• Ensuring land uses provide for activities which meet<br />
community needs;<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> housing types that cater for the residential<br />
population;<br />
• Provision <strong>of</strong> building styles that positively contribute to<br />
local character and sense <strong>of</strong> place.<br />
Land Use, Zoning and Density<br />
Land across the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> is zoned under the <strong>City</strong>’s District<br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.2. Zones set out what a piece <strong>of</strong> land can<br />
be used for and how it can be developed (such as height, parking<br />
and landscaping requirements). District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.2<br />
was first adopted in 1985 and a draft new scheme – <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.3 has been prepared, advertised and is<br />
awaiting final approval from the Western Australian <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />
Commission (though Council is to give due regard to <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No. 3 in the interim period). Development and<br />
land use in the <strong>City</strong> is also governed by various State Government<br />
plans and policies, including Network <strong>City</strong>, the Metropolitan<br />
Region Scheme and Residential Design Codes.<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.2 zones the majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
residential component <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> as<br />
Residential R20, which is low density development with average<br />
lot sizes <strong>of</strong> 500m². There are also pockets <strong>of</strong> Residential R25,<br />
R30, R35 and R40 (low to medium density) with average lot sizes<br />
<strong>of</strong> 350m 2 , 300m 2 , 260m 2 and 220m 2 respectively. The largest <strong>of</strong><br />
these pockets is an R30 area which extends to the north and east<br />
<strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Shopping Centre and on the South side <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup<br />
Road between Huntriss and Miles Street.<br />
Besides the residential component <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>, other sites in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> are zoned Public Open Space,<br />
Regional Open Space, Private Institution (Lake Karrinyup Country<br />
Club) and Business. Various sites in Gwelup may require a<br />
structure plan in accompaniment with any development application<br />
with the introduction <strong>of</strong> development zones in <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />
Scheme No. 3. There are no major changes to zoning (particularly<br />
residential zoning) as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No. 3.<br />
Housing/Housing Diversity<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a fairly established residential area with earliest<br />
development within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> being traced to the mid-19 th<br />
century. The majority <strong>of</strong> development however has largely taken<br />
place over the post-war era. Recent years have shown a<br />
continuation <strong>of</strong> development, especially in the Gwelup area with<br />
further development planned to occur in the coming years.<br />
Although the built form character within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> carries<br />
much diversity, the housing types remain fairly constant with<br />
single detached dwellings dominating (primarily low density<br />
development patterns having occurred in the 1960’s to 1980’s).<br />
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new estates in Gwelup to ensure all development is <strong>of</strong> a high<br />
quality and to maintain the consistency <strong>of</strong> the built form and<br />
streetscape while affording specific character to the various<br />
estates.<br />
The built form within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is well complemented with<br />
well vegetated streetscapes and many nearby parks and reserves<br />
which generally increase the natural feel <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
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Types <strong>of</strong> Housing<br />
Limited Housing Diversity<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is more than 20% above the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> average in terms <strong>of</strong> proportions <strong>of</strong> single dwellings<br />
amongst other housing types; Karrinyup-Gwelup having 77.9%<br />
single dwellings and <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> having 55.8% single detached<br />
dwellings. This is representative <strong>of</strong> the dominant family household<br />
structure which characterises the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> total housing<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Although the diversity <strong>of</strong> the types <strong>of</strong> housing is minimal with<br />
single detached dwellings dominating, the character <strong>of</strong> the built<br />
form has significant diversity. Within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> there is a mix<br />
<strong>of</strong> remnant character homes and larger modern housing. The<br />
remnant character homes were built to service the market gardens<br />
that were prevalent within the Gwelup area around the 1890s.<br />
Post-war houses are found within the area - especially in the<br />
southern-most section <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup, and larger modern housing<br />
dates from the 1970s to today.<br />
The degree <strong>of</strong> diversity in the built form continues to rise with<br />
increasing infill development in the more established sections <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Specific design guidelines are in place within the<br />
detached housing<br />
medium density<br />
high density<br />
caravan/cabin/housboat<br />
total occupied private dwellings<br />
total occupied dwellings<br />
Housing Market<br />
Within the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, there is a high proportion<br />
<strong>of</strong> houses that are owned or being purchased compared to the<br />
<strong>City</strong> as a whole. 35.9% <strong>of</strong> all housing is fully owned and 37.5% <strong>of</strong><br />
all housing is being purchased within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, compared to<br />
30.8% and 29.2% respectively over the <strong>City</strong>. The number <strong>of</strong><br />
houses being rented within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is proportionately lower<br />
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than the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>’s general average – with 19.6% being<br />
rental houses within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and 30.5% in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Stirling</strong>. There has however been a marginal increase in the<br />
proportion <strong>of</strong> rented properties in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> total housing tenure<br />
40<br />
35<br />
30<br />
25<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Housing Tenure<br />
Cultural Heritage<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> maintains a Heritage List and a Municipal<br />
Inventory <strong>of</strong> Heritage Places to record significant places. Within<br />
the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, there are many buildings <strong>of</strong><br />
particular significance that are registered and protected under the<br />
Municipal Inventory <strong>of</strong> heritage places. Others are on the Catholic<br />
Church Inventory and the Anglican Church Inventory. These<br />
buildings include Featherby House; Lara’s Lea; North Beach Road<br />
(old ‘plank road’ section); Gwelup School; Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Good<br />
Counsel Church, Presbytery and Parish Centre; Saint Francis <strong>of</strong><br />
Assissi Church and Rectory; and Saint Mary’s Church. There is<br />
further potential for buildings to be protected in the future.<br />
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owned<br />
being purchased<br />
renting - govnt<br />
renting - other<br />
renting - total<br />
other tenure<br />
The average housing price in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is<br />
approximately $740,000, which is significantly greater than the<br />
Perth Metropolitan Average <strong>of</strong> $440,000 (2008 figures). Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup housing prices have risen approximately 15.5% since<br />
2003, which is on par with metropolitan wide averages – which<br />
suggests that housing affordability has fallen. However, in 2008<br />
housing prices fell in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> – but generally at a lower rate<br />
than across the Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>. Housing prices in Karrinyup<br />
remained constant while they fell 5.5% in Gwelup (on par with<br />
metropolitan wide falls).<br />
Bestry Cottage is included on the Register <strong>of</strong> Heritage Places<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has a number <strong>of</strong> tools to recognise and protect<br />
the cultural and architectural heritage <strong>of</strong> localities across the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Although most <strong>of</strong> the development in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> occurred in the early to mid 1980s, there is much cultural and<br />
historic significance in the area that may be recognised by the <strong>City</strong><br />
in terms <strong>of</strong> heritage significance.<br />
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Economic Development Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
<strong>Local</strong> economic development is an essential part <strong>of</strong> developing<br />
healthy communities. It relates to how communities use resources,<br />
how community members are employed, and how they access<br />
services. Identification <strong>of</strong> local economic and business<br />
opportunities, matching <strong>of</strong> local skill sets with local employment<br />
bases, and capturing <strong>of</strong> innovation and enterprise in the<br />
community are important considerations informing local economic<br />
development strategies.<br />
Different parts <strong>of</strong> an area <strong>of</strong>ten take on specific economic<br />
functions. For example, economic activity is generally<br />
concentrated in commercial centres and industrial areas, while<br />
other areas may remain largely residential. Yet economic issues<br />
such as employment, education and access to services, still form<br />
important aspects <strong>of</strong> community development <strong>of</strong> these areas.<br />
Home businesses may also add to the economic activity in local<br />
areas, whilst also helping to reduce travel demand.<br />
With regard to commercial centres, a variety <strong>of</strong> high activity land<br />
uses such as retail, entertainment and residential within<br />
commercial centres is important for providing diverse local<br />
economic and employment opportunities, satisfying community<br />
needs, developing community focal points and reducing travel<br />
demand. Centres fulfil different functions, from the local to the<br />
regional level.<br />
Economic Role<br />
The current role <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is mostly residential. There are<br />
two commercial centres in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>; Karrinyup Regional<br />
Centre and Gwelup Plaza.<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre consists <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup Shopping<br />
Centre, <strong>of</strong>fice activity and civic uses such as the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Community Centre and Library. The Shopping Centre is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
largest retail centres in the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong> (57,000 sq m).<br />
Karrinyup Shopping Centre and Karrinyup Community<br />
Centre and Library<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre is identified as an ‘Activity Centre’ in<br />
Network <strong>City</strong> – the primary planning strategy for the Perth and<br />
Peel Region. Activity Centres should contain a mix <strong>of</strong> high activity<br />
generating land uses such as retail, <strong>of</strong>fices and high density<br />
housing; be located adjacent to good quality public transport; and<br />
provide quality public spaces. The Karrinyup Shopping Centre<br />
currently lacks a diversity <strong>of</strong> uses and a strong interface with<br />
surrounding areas; fails to support activity in the evening or on<br />
Sundays; and is generally accessed by cars. The <strong>City</strong> is<br />
consequently working to improve the centre, and if Shopping<br />
Centre owners wish to expand their retail floor space, a<br />
Masterplan for the area will need to be developed in collaboration<br />
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with the <strong>City</strong>, integrating a variety <strong>of</strong> uses including a possibly<br />
relocated/refurbished Library. Proposals to rezone corner lots<br />
adjacent to Karrinyup Regional Centre to a mixed-use zoning are<br />
currently being processed, and these lots at the corners <strong>of</strong><br />
Karrinyup Road and Francis Avenue and Karrinyup Road and<br />
Burroughs Road provide a gateway to the Centre.<br />
Gwelup Plaza<br />
As the only local centre in the area, Gwelup Plaza consists <strong>of</strong><br />
4,667 sq m <strong>of</strong> retail space, with the potential to expand to 4,888 sq<br />
m by 2026. It mainly provides convenience/grocery items,<br />
performs well and has few vacant premises but has minimal<br />
diversity in its land use mix. There may be opportunities to slightly<br />
increase commercial and residential activity in and around the<br />
centre.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> helps to implement improvements to local and<br />
neighbourhood centres through its <strong>Local</strong> Centres Improvement<br />
Program. This program seeks to promote sustainable economic<br />
and physical development in local centres and maintain access to<br />
local services in local communities. A review <strong>of</strong> the program to<br />
prioritise centres for improvement (based on the need for<br />
improvement and use <strong>of</strong> centres), is being undertaken.<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre is the major activity centre in the region, and is<br />
located to the south <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The centre consists <strong>of</strong><br />
Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
Administration Centre, Osborne Park Hospital, <strong>Stirling</strong> Train<br />
Station, a range <strong>of</strong> other commercial/industrial land uses, and<br />
some residential areas.<br />
The <strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre is the subject <strong>of</strong> a major initiative being<br />
undertaken by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and State Government<br />
representatives. The project aims to create a “heart” for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> which brings together residential, retail, <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
entertainment, civic and open space uses. The regional-level<br />
functions <strong>of</strong> this centre will impact employment and economic<br />
opportunities for residents <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong><br />
Balcatta Industrial <strong>Area</strong> is located adjacent to the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and consists <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong><br />
industrial/commercial uses. The area provides employment<br />
opportunities in retail, manufacturing and service industries and<br />
serves as a major employment destination. The area also has<br />
many showrooms, particularly along Balcatta and Erindale Roads.<br />
A scheme amendment to the <strong>City</strong>’s District <strong>Plan</strong>ning Scheme No.<br />
2 (Amendment 492) was recently gazetted which is focused on<br />
retaining traditional industrial activities and employment in the<br />
industrial area and focusing further showroom development<br />
towards major roads.<br />
Employment and Income Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Workplace Locations<br />
Most <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> residents work beyond the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> itself –<br />
reflective <strong>of</strong> the residential nature <strong>of</strong> the area. Only 12% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
local population work in the area, whereas 46% <strong>of</strong> the local<br />
population work in the Perth CBD or surrounding inner-city<br />
precincts. Most employment within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is retail-based.<br />
Labour Force and Unemployment<br />
63% <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> residents are in the labour<br />
force. This is greater than the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> average <strong>of</strong> 61% and<br />
represents a 5% increase in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> from 2001. The rate <strong>of</strong><br />
increase was greater than that which had occurred <strong>City</strong>-wide over<br />
the corresponding period. 2.6% <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> residents are<br />
unemployed compared to the <strong>City</strong>-wide average <strong>of</strong> 3.6%.<br />
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Unemployment fell to 2.6% from 5.1% in 2001, reflecting national<br />
falls over the same period.<br />
Occupations and Industry<br />
The major Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> employment fields for<br />
residents are health care/social assistance, education and training<br />
and retail trade. The proportion <strong>of</strong> residents employed in<br />
education/training, as well as pr<strong>of</strong>essional/scientific and technical<br />
services in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, are significantly greater than that<br />
across the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>. The major occupations for residents are<br />
management and pr<strong>of</strong>essional positions, with a greater proportion<br />
<strong>of</strong> residents in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> engaged in these fields greater than<br />
the <strong>City</strong>-wide average.<br />
Income Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is generally a very wealthy<br />
area. There was a higher proportion <strong>of</strong> households who earn<br />
$1200 per week or more and a significantly higher proportion <strong>of</strong><br />
households who earn $2500 per week or more, relative to the <strong>City</strong><br />
average.<br />
Education, Training and <strong>Local</strong> Skill Base<br />
Qualifications<br />
There are marginally greater proportions <strong>of</strong> residents in the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> who have qualifications (both<br />
tertiary and vocational).<br />
Places <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has four government primary<br />
schools (Karrinyup, Deanmore, Newborough and Lake Gwelup).<br />
Private schools in the area include St Mary’s Anglican Girls School<br />
and Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Good Counsel Primary School. Meanwhile, Perth<br />
Bible College provides various tertiary courses. The nearest<br />
public high schools are in Carine and Balcatta.<br />
St Mary’s Anglican School Karrinyup Primary School<br />
There are higher proportions <strong>of</strong> the local population who attend<br />
primary school or high school in the area, relative to other parts <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>City</strong> and lower proportions <strong>of</strong> the community who attend<br />
tertiary institutions. This corresponds to the higher proportion <strong>of</strong><br />
residents aged below 18 and lower proportion <strong>of</strong> those aged<br />
between 18 and 35 years in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, compared to <strong>City</strong>wide<br />
averages. As the youth below 18 years leave school, the lack<br />
<strong>of</strong> tertiary education facilities in or near the area is likely to mean<br />
that those seeking further study will need to travel to areas beyond<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Apart from the local schools, there are few other<br />
locations in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> that <strong>of</strong>fer training services, which could<br />
also disadvantage those in the community who are under-skilled.<br />
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Transport & Movement Network Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
The transport network across <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s (and connections with<br />
other areas) can significantly impact local communities and<br />
development, and particularly how people undertake various<br />
activities and access services. There are also many issues related<br />
to transportation such as the increasing cost <strong>of</strong> car use and the<br />
impact <strong>of</strong> car use and traffic congestion on quality <strong>of</strong> life and the<br />
urban environment. In addition, there are significant global<br />
environmental and socio-economic issues associated with<br />
transportation such as climate change and peak oil.<br />
Car use is generally considered less sustainable than public<br />
transport, cycling or walking. These transport options are more<br />
affordable, more accessible to a wider proportion <strong>of</strong> community<br />
members, present fewer environmental costs (if any), and provide<br />
opportunities for the development <strong>of</strong> healthy and safe communities.<br />
The need to provide for car use is still however recognised.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is developing an Integrated Transport Strategy which aims<br />
to encourage a more sustainable, efficient, accessible and equitable<br />
transport system. The Strategy promotes, amongst other things, the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> activity centres (centres <strong>of</strong> a higher intensity mix <strong>of</strong><br />
uses such as commercial, business, educational and residential)<br />
and linking these with public transport as well as strategic<br />
pedestrian and cyclist network improvements. The following <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> transport pr<strong>of</strong>ile is underpinned by this background context to<br />
transport planning in the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Transportation Infrastructure<br />
Transport infrastructure in the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is<br />
primarily focused on accessibility for motor vehicles, with less<br />
provision for alternative transport modes such as public transport,<br />
cycling and walking. This is the case across most <strong>of</strong> the Perth<br />
Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Roads Network, Traffic and Road Management<br />
There is an extensive road network throughout the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is bound by Mitchell Freeway to<br />
the east (which connects with Perth <strong>City</strong>), Reid Highway to the<br />
north (which connects west to east across the Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>),<br />
and Marmion Avenue/West Coast Highway to the west, whilst<br />
Karrinyup Road also runs across the <strong>Area</strong>. These roads are<br />
controlled and managed by Main Roads Western Australia. The<br />
remainder <strong>of</strong> the road network generally consists <strong>of</strong> local roads<br />
which are managed by the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s traffic management policy addresses local traffic and<br />
road maintenance issues and works to achieve a strategic<br />
approach to traffic control and road improvements. Recent<br />
improvements to the local road network include median strip<br />
upgrades and the installation <strong>of</strong> a roundabout at the corner <strong>of</strong><br />
March Street and North Beach Road, Gwelup.<br />
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Pedestrian Footpath Network Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
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Pedestrian Amenity<br />
A significant proportion <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> street<br />
network has been designed around a curvilinear and cul-de-sac<br />
layout, typical <strong>of</strong> post-war subdivision design. More recently,<br />
problems associated with such street designs have become<br />
increasingly evident which can deter pedestrian amenity. These<br />
include poor pedestrian legibility (ability to determine where you<br />
are) and permeability (ability to easily get through the area).<br />
Moreover, the area has not been designed to maximise accessibility<br />
to key destinations such as shopping centres and community<br />
facilities, meaning that opportunities for pedestrian trips are further<br />
reduced. Pedestrian Access Ways do however provide some links<br />
between areas and Council maintains and upgrades these where<br />
appropriate to do so.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is responsible for the implementation and maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
local footpaths. While most major roads have footpaths, there are<br />
many streets without footpaths. This limits the connectivity and<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> the pedestrian network. The <strong>City</strong> is proposing the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a policy to resolve such issues.<br />
It is also the quality <strong>of</strong> the walking environment which can influence<br />
pedestrian trips. Key issues with the pedestrian network include<br />
lacking passive surveillance, lacking shade/shelter along pedestrian<br />
routes and traffic related issues.<br />
Public Transport<br />
There are numerous public transport services that service the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>, yet there remain some deficiencies in the network and its<br />
quality. Parts <strong>of</strong> the area benefit from bus services running through<br />
the area, connecting to Karrinyup Bus Station, <strong>Stirling</strong> Train Station,<br />
Warwick Train Station and various other locations including<br />
Scarborough and Trigg. Other parts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> have poorer<br />
access to public transport and in some cases services are indirect<br />
and/or infrequent. It is difficult, however, for services to be viable in<br />
generally low density areas such as Karrinyup and Gwelup. As is<br />
the case over many suburban areas, bus stops and shelters in the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, also generally fail to create an attractive or very safe<br />
environment in which patrons are to wait which also restricts the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> public transport trips taken. The poor quality pedestrian<br />
network also limits the extent to which people may use public<br />
transport.<br />
It is also important for the <strong>City</strong> to consider land uses and activities<br />
around public transport nodes and routes so as to capitalise on<br />
public transport provision. There is some land use and transport<br />
integration in the area in that the Karrinyup Bus Station is located in<br />
the Karrinyup Regional Centre and a bus service runs past Gwelup<br />
Plaza. There is still a need to consider how activities in centres<br />
utilise public transport services, how well stations and stops are<br />
designed and located to integrate with activities and how buildings<br />
are designed to integrate with transport.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> can liaise with the Public Transport Authority to review<br />
public transport routes and services, stop locations and amenity at<br />
bus stops as part <strong>of</strong> formulating an integrated transport network.<br />
Cycling<br />
Cyclist amenity is provided in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> by way <strong>of</strong> pedestriancyclist<br />
shared paths and the local road network. However, shared<br />
paths <strong>of</strong>ten present pedestrian-cyclist conflicts, while the lack <strong>of</strong> onroad<br />
cycling lanes generally means that cyclists face safety and<br />
access problems due to vehicle traffic. Poor street-connectivity has<br />
also resulted in the creation <strong>of</strong> a generally disjointed cyclist network.<br />
It is also important for end-<strong>of</strong>-trip facilities (such as bicycle parking)<br />
to be provided at important locations such as shopping centres to<br />
fully provide for cyclist journeys which to date have generally not<br />
been provided. The <strong>City</strong> is developing a bicycle parking policy<br />
which mandates the provision <strong>of</strong> cycling end-<strong>of</strong>-trip facilities at<br />
major destinations in addition to a policy aimed at strategically<br />
planning for cycling routes.<br />
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The Perth Bicycle Network (PBN), which provides an extensive<br />
cycling network throughout the Perth Metropolitan <strong>Area</strong>, also<br />
transverses through the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. However, inappropriate and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten inadequate signage along these routes and failure to integrate<br />
with commercial centres reduces the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> this network.<br />
Travel Behaviour<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> trips made among Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
residents are by private vehicle. This reflects Perth Metropolitan<br />
<strong>Area</strong>-wide trends and the general lack <strong>of</strong> access for alternate<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transport in the region and the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The use <strong>of</strong><br />
alternate modes is slightly higher when trips are made within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> (e.g. to Karrinyup Shopping Centre), but car use still<br />
dominates such trips. There is also a higher tendency for trips to<br />
work in Perth <strong>City</strong> and surrounding areas to be made by public<br />
transport (about 28% <strong>of</strong> trips). High levels <strong>of</strong> car dependence, is<br />
particularly concerning for certain sectors <strong>of</strong> the community such as<br />
youth, disabled and elderly, which may have less access to motor<br />
vehicle use.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has established a Walking School Bus program for local<br />
schools (which encourage children to walk together to school), yet<br />
there have been mixed levels <strong>of</strong> take-up <strong>of</strong> such programs<br />
throughout local school communities. St Mary’s Anglican School<br />
has been a proactive player in being TravelSmart, having organised<br />
a car-pooling system for teachers and parents.<br />
TravelSmart<br />
Travel patterns are influenced by both the provision <strong>of</strong> transport<br />
infrastructure, but also by people’s awareness <strong>of</strong> how this<br />
infrastructure is to be used. The <strong>City</strong>’s TravelSmart program is a<br />
successful Australian community-based program that helps people<br />
make smarter choices about the way they travel. The focus <strong>of</strong><br />
TravelSmart is to work with individuals, schools and workplaces to<br />
encourage walking, cycling and public transport use in order to<br />
reduce car use and to specifically focus on how sustainable<br />
transport modes can respond to individual travel behaviours.<br />
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Part 4:<br />
Community Engagement<br />
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Community Engagement Process<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> understands the importance <strong>of</strong> planning with<br />
local communities for the future <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s. Benefits <strong>of</strong><br />
collaborative planning between the <strong>City</strong> and community are many,<br />
and include:<br />
• Providing more balanced and fair plans that meet both<br />
community and <strong>City</strong> objectives;<br />
• Increasing understanding <strong>of</strong> community and <strong>City</strong> priorities<br />
(shared learning);<br />
• Strengthening community bonds to build a stronger sense <strong>of</strong><br />
community;<br />
• Improving communication between the <strong>City</strong> and the public; and<br />
• Identifying outcomes that are more likely to meet the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
local communities.<br />
<strong>Plan</strong> for local places to develop identity and pride, and to<br />
increase social and cultural capital, by engaging the<br />
community in decision making.<br />
WA Network <strong>City</strong> strategy<br />
Community engagement runs throughout the lifespan <strong>of</strong> each <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning project. Beginning each project with surveys<br />
(followed by workshops), community priorities and values<br />
ascertained then form an integral part <strong>of</strong> each <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>. By<br />
taking this approach, the <strong>City</strong> is able to move beyond the traditional<br />
community consultation model <strong>of</strong> simply advising people <strong>of</strong> planning<br />
proposals and inviting public comment on them.<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> methods were used to engage a broad range <strong>of</strong><br />
community members <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. These<br />
methods are outlined below. People were also able to submit<br />
written or email comments, suggestions or petitions.<br />
Community Surveys<br />
Surveys were sent to Karrinyup-Gwelup landowners, as the first<br />
stage in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning project; to reliably measure the<br />
values, attitudes and priorities <strong>of</strong> community members across a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> topics and issues relevant to the development <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>, and to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> the project itself. Survey<br />
results were also used as a starting point for more in-depth<br />
deliberation at community forums.<br />
The Community Survey was posted to 4,000 randomly selected<br />
residents within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and a total <strong>of</strong> 894 were returned.<br />
This provides a reliability <strong>of</strong> +/-5 at 95%, <strong>of</strong>fering 95% assurance<br />
that results are no more than 5% different to results that would be<br />
received if the entire population <strong>of</strong> 11,000 had been surveyed.<br />
Community Forums<br />
Two community-planning forums were held in 2008 to bring<br />
community members together to plan for the next 10-15 years <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The first was held on 14 June 2008 at the Karrinyup<br />
Sports Centre and the second was held on 16 June 2008 at the <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> Administration building. In total, approximately 100<br />
residents participated in the two forums. Forums were open to all<br />
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members <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup community including residents,<br />
property owners, business proprietors, resident groups and<br />
community organisations. Other stakeholders such as State<br />
Government agencies were also invited.<br />
Community engagement experts Learning Horizons assisted in<br />
designing and conducting the forums. Each forum included<br />
presentations by the <strong>City</strong>, four themed sessions led by Learning<br />
Horizons, facilitated discussions in small tables, feedback between<br />
the tables, and a reflection session. Participants’ comments and<br />
ideas were recorded individually and also on a ‘table worksheet’<br />
that recorded consensus themes and priorities for each table.<br />
The four sessions at each forum were:<br />
1. Community Vision:<br />
Individual and table visions for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in 20 years' time.<br />
2. Priorities and Preferences:<br />
Priorities for planning for:<br />
• movement and transport;<br />
• buildings and land uses;<br />
• activity centres and community hubs; and<br />
• recreation and public open space.<br />
3. Community Building:<br />
Contribution <strong>of</strong> community members in achieving their vision for the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
4. Reflections:<br />
Reviewing the vision; individual and table top three priorities; and<br />
rating personal satisfaction with the forum.<br />
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Community Priorities<br />
In order to implement the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>, and<br />
conscientiously work towards the realisation <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
vision for the future <strong>of</strong> the area, the most important actions and<br />
ideas from the community need to be identified and addressed. It<br />
is also necessary to identify which actions can realistically be<br />
achieved in a short-time frame and which actions will require a<br />
longer term implementation program. Furthermore, it should be<br />
recognised that some ideas and actions will not be able to be<br />
achieved during the life-span <strong>of</strong> the project due to resource and<br />
time constraints. For these reasons, issues or actions that are<br />
important, most needed and significantly beneficial to the largest<br />
number <strong>of</strong> individuals, sectors <strong>of</strong> the community, collective<br />
community, the local economy and environment are identified<br />
through community engagement and will form the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
implementation.<br />
Community Survey<br />
The community survey asked participants to consider how much<br />
they would like to see the area change over the coming 20 years.<br />
Over 30% <strong>of</strong> participants wanted to see moderate change to the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, with similar proportions preferring the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> to<br />
stay exactly the same and preferring it to become totally different.<br />
The surveys also identified other community priorities for future<br />
development. Importantly in terms <strong>of</strong> priorities, respondents<br />
identified the places in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> most in need <strong>of</strong><br />
improvement.<br />
Places most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement (Top 5):<br />
1. Lake Gwelup (3-way tie)<br />
1. Road design and street scaping (3-way tie)<br />
1. Karrinyup Shopping Centre (3-way tie)<br />
2. <strong>Local</strong> Parks<br />
3. Gwelup Plaza<br />
There were equal proportions <strong>of</strong> respondents who believe that the<br />
area most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is ‘Lake<br />
Gwelup (and surrounds),’ ‘Karrinyup Shopping Centre (and<br />
surrounds)’, and that improvements should be made to ‘road<br />
design, traffic management and streetscaping’. The other<br />
suggestions that rated highly were ‘<strong>Local</strong> Parks’ and ‘Gwelup<br />
Plaza’, which tie in with the overall themes and suggestions<br />
brought forward at the forums.<br />
Community surveys also asked respondents to identify one thing<br />
missing in the area that they would most like to see.<br />
What is the one thing missing in the area that you<br />
would like to see? (Top 5):<br />
1. Cafés, restaurants (particularly after-hours)<br />
2. Swimming pool<br />
3. Shopping opportunities (particularly convenient/local<br />
shopping)<br />
4. Public Transport Services<br />
5. Entertainment opportunities<br />
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Respondents suggested numerous facilities, services and<br />
activities. The top priority (with 23% <strong>of</strong> respondents selecting this<br />
option) was for cafés and restaurants to be added to the area<br />
(particularly after-hours). The second highest priority at 17% was<br />
the establishment <strong>of</strong> a local aquatic centre. Other prioritised<br />
additions to the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> included increased shopping<br />
opportunities (particularly convenience/local shops), improvements<br />
to public transport, and increased entertainment opportunities.<br />
Community Forums<br />
The two community forums for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
were more specifically designed to identify community priorities in<br />
detail. Participants considered and discussed a range <strong>of</strong> issues<br />
and opportunities pertaining to five distinct focus areas (local<br />
economic development; community and cultural development;<br />
parks & the natural environment; transport & the movement<br />
network; and housing & the built environment) with three ‘table<br />
priorities’ chosen for each focus area. Participants were then<br />
asked to select three overall ‘table priorities’ for their <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
covering all five focus areas.<br />
The community forum priorities show consistency in the overall<br />
trends for the area with sustainability, protection <strong>of</strong> green spaces,<br />
community building, diversity and opportunities being strongly<br />
represented. The top overall priorities from the community forums<br />
are:<br />
1) Greater diversity <strong>of</strong> land use / density<br />
2) Maintenance <strong>of</strong> the natural environment / open spaces<br />
3) Environmental sustainability and integrity<br />
4) Community centres / hub<br />
5) Sustainable transportation<br />
6) Community interaction / events / opportunities<br />
The top overall priority from the community forums is greater<br />
diversity <strong>of</strong> land use and density. The next two highest priorities<br />
however, being maintenance <strong>of</strong> the natural environment and open<br />
space and environmental sustainability and integrity are closely<br />
interrelated, and could be grouped together as an overall priority<br />
depending upon one’s perception <strong>of</strong> the meaning <strong>of</strong> each. If<br />
grouped together, the weighting <strong>of</strong> this priority would be<br />
considerably higher than the current highest priority.<br />
In addition, sustainability is an over-arching ideal encompassing<br />
much more than the maintenance <strong>of</strong> the natural environment. The<br />
Western Australian State Sustainability Strategy defines<br />
sustainability as follows: “Sustainability is meeting the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
current and future generations through integration <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
protection, social advancement and economic prosperity”. The<br />
sustainability priority for the local community includes sustainable<br />
housing design, connectivity in transport options and community<br />
cohesion, in addition to environmental sustainability.<br />
Overall Priorities<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> all community input (from survey and forum data) has<br />
identified a list <strong>of</strong> priorities that are the most important to the most<br />
people. Given that the community engagement findings can be<br />
considered an accurate representation <strong>of</strong> the wider Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community, the following list can be considered<br />
the top overall priorities for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
1. Environmental preservation and sustainability<br />
Being an environmentally sustainable and green area is very<br />
important to the Karrinyup-Gwelup community. While the majority<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s community is happy with the provision <strong>of</strong> green<br />
areas, the preservation, maintenance, retention, enhancement and<br />
increased utilisation <strong>of</strong> these areas in any future planning is <strong>of</strong> vital<br />
importance. Lake Gwelup Reserve, Hamersley Golf Course, Lake<br />
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Karrinyup and a range <strong>of</strong> other local parks have been identified as<br />
significant to the community in the future planning <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
In combination with environmental preservation and enhancement,<br />
the broader environmental sustainability <strong>of</strong> the area is <strong>of</strong> utmost<br />
importance. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> the overall list <strong>of</strong> community<br />
priorities, environmental preservation and sustainability have been<br />
grouped together because <strong>of</strong> the inherent link between them and<br />
the ultimate goal to better serve the community’s needs and values<br />
in the future; and sustain the planet.<br />
In aiming towards a sustainable <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, the community also<br />
made suggestions to better connect the community and support<br />
local economic diversity while protecting the natural environment.<br />
The community desires to support the sustainability <strong>of</strong> its area<br />
through the following: sustainable housing design and energy<br />
efficiency in building design; enhancement <strong>of</strong> community lifestyle<br />
choices; improved connectivity <strong>of</strong> footpaths and cycleway<br />
networks; increased sustainable transport options; encouragement<br />
<strong>of</strong> small businesses; water-wise native gardens; and positive<br />
community activities such as tree plantings, nature walks for<br />
families, community farmers’ markets and youth focused activities.<br />
2. Evening and entertainment opportunities<br />
While the majority <strong>of</strong> the community members within the Karrinyup-<br />
Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> are very satisfied with the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> as a<br />
place to live, the area is in need <strong>of</strong> evening and entertainment<br />
opportunities. ‘Cafes and restaurants' (particularly after hours)' was<br />
the most common response to the survey question ‘What is the<br />
one thing missing in the area that you would like to see?’ Karrinyup<br />
Regional Centre (Karrinyup shopping centre and surrounds) has<br />
been identified as an appropriate location for after-hours cafés,<br />
restaurants and entertainment facilities. This would enhance the<br />
overall community feel and safety <strong>of</strong> the area as levels <strong>of</strong><br />
interaction would increase after service hours; also increasing the<br />
vibrancy, diversity and energy <strong>of</strong> the heart <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
Increasing evening and entertainment opportunities within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> would also mean that fewer people would be venturing<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> to fulfil these needs. This would support the<br />
overall sustainability <strong>of</strong> the area in terms <strong>of</strong> reduced carbon<br />
emissions and community connectivity.<br />
3. Development <strong>of</strong> community centres/hubs<br />
In keeping with the previous priority, the establishment <strong>of</strong><br />
community centres/hubs has been identified as very important.<br />
The general idea <strong>of</strong> this ‘hub’ encapsulates a vibrant centre with a<br />
mix <strong>of</strong> uses, providing retail, entertainment, business, residential<br />
and recreational opportunities. The hub would enjoy both day and<br />
evening use, and provide a heart for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The potential<br />
for development <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup Regional Centre as a community<br />
hub was commonly suggested at community forums, and with its<br />
current mix <strong>of</strong> retail, business and civic uses (including Karrinyup<br />
Library and Community Centre) as well as the bus station, it has<br />
excellent potential for such a development.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> a community hub would ideally provide the<br />
community with meeting places, increased lifestyle choices with<br />
improved facilities and amenities, and an overall increased sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> place and pride in the area. A hub at Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
also has the potential to increase the connectivity within the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> in terms <strong>of</strong> community interaction, safety and sustainable<br />
transport options with provisions made for connecting the hub<br />
through enhanced footpaths, cycle ways and bus services. The<br />
hub would also serve to provide specific facilities and activities for<br />
youth in the community and provide for new business opportunities<br />
thereby supporting the sustainability <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
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4. Diversity <strong>of</strong> land use/density<br />
While there is a desire to retain the overall built form character <strong>of</strong><br />
the area, this priority is balanced by the recognition <strong>of</strong> the need to<br />
provide a wider range <strong>of</strong> housing opportunities to enable more<br />
people to live closer to areas <strong>of</strong> high amenity. Greater diversity <strong>of</strong><br />
land use and density within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has received strong<br />
support from the community through the community forums.<br />
Support was not as strong, but still significant through community<br />
surveys, with 34% <strong>of</strong> respondents maintaining that there was ‘not<br />
enough’ or ‘not enough range’ <strong>of</strong> housing types and densities<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Priorities for increasing the diversity <strong>of</strong> land<br />
use and densities closely relates to the need for more retirement,<br />
smaller and affordable dwellings.<br />
There was particular support for increasing the development<br />
potential and mix <strong>of</strong> uses around the Karrinyup Regional Centre,<br />
with changes to zoning enabling a diversity <strong>of</strong> amenities and<br />
facilities to be developed in addition to providing increased<br />
retirement housing and affordable housing for younger people<br />
wishing to live in the area. This would work towards the shared<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> an inclusive and connected community and sustainability<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
5. Sense <strong>of</strong> community<br />
The desire for a stronger sense <strong>of</strong> community bodes very well for<br />
the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, as community members wish for<br />
better connections and networks within the area. Shared spaces<br />
and community activities provide a social platform for community<br />
spirit to be developed and enhanced through engagement.<br />
Strengthening <strong>of</strong> the community could be supported in many ways.<br />
Given the priorities already stated, a strong framework could be<br />
provided to support community activities through development <strong>of</strong> a<br />
community hub/centres, increasing evening and entertainment<br />
opportunities and diversifying land use and density. This would<br />
provide for different sectors <strong>of</strong> the community to co-exist within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, enhancing the natural areas within the precinct for<br />
people to enjoy and care for. This would be in addition to the<br />
opportunities for building community connectedness provided by<br />
utilising the public spaces to a greater extent.<br />
There has been strong support to encourage family-friendly and<br />
focused community activities such as bushwalks, fun-runs, sport<br />
and recreation, farmers’ markets and increased use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community centres for events and activities. The increased sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> community generated by such activities would inevitably<br />
improve the overall safety and community connectivity <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
6. Sustainable Transportation<br />
‘Sustainable transport’ refers to modes <strong>of</strong> transportation that are<br />
relatively environmentally friendly, affordable, and healthy. These<br />
typically include pedestrian, cyclist and public forms <strong>of</strong> transport.<br />
Cars, with their greenhouse gas emissions, expenses and isolation<br />
from other road users, are generally considered unsustainable<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transport. This is particularly relevant in a scenario <strong>of</strong><br />
Peak Oil which involves the decline <strong>of</strong> global oil supplies and the<br />
rapid increase in fuel prices; which is increasingly anticipated.<br />
Improvements to transport, including public transport and<br />
pedestrian and cycle path networks, is <strong>of</strong> high importance to the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup community. The increased connectivity provided<br />
by improved transport options would also work to enhance the<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> community within the area with more casual interactions<br />
taking place in addition to contributing towards the sustainability <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
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The development <strong>of</strong> a community hub, as discussed above at<br />
Priority 3, would need to work with the improved transport options<br />
to enhance the overall viability <strong>of</strong> both the transport system and the<br />
hub. There would be less need to travel far outside the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
to have needs met. Increasing the transport options and ease <strong>of</strong><br />
use (reliability, safety, frequency, and routes) would also allow<br />
community members to make use <strong>of</strong> the night time restaurants and<br />
entertainment opportunities through the option <strong>of</strong> public transport.<br />
With enhanced support given to alternative means <strong>of</strong> transport<br />
(walking and cycling) within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, the overall safety <strong>of</strong><br />
the area and sense <strong>of</strong> community will inevitably increase as people<br />
are no longer isolated in their cars but out on the streets.<br />
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Community Vision<br />
Vision for the Future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Developing a commonly embraced community vision for each<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> is a principal aim <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Plan</strong>ning program. The vision captures key community values and<br />
priorities, what makes the locality special, and what the area will<br />
look and feel like in the future. The community vision is established<br />
to guide future planning and decision making for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
over the lifespan <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> and to set out an agreed<br />
path for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the local community to work<br />
towards.<br />
their table to identify some agreed elements. A number <strong>of</strong> themes<br />
can be identified from analysis <strong>of</strong> this input, and when considered<br />
against other elements <strong>of</strong> the community forums and findings <strong>of</strong><br />
the community survey, the following community vision has been<br />
established:<br />
‘Community visioning’ was a major element <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
planning forums for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Participants<br />
considered their personal vision <strong>of</strong> what the area would be like in<br />
20 years time and also discussed their views with the others on<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Community Vision<br />
The community vision for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is an area that is interactive and vibrant, with a<br />
strong sense <strong>of</strong> community spirit and responsibility. It is a supportive caring community that supports all ages,<br />
young and old. The environment is enhanced by parks, bush land and biodiversity corridors with a community<br />
that cares and is proud <strong>of</strong> their environment.<br />
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Part 5:<br />
Focus <strong>Area</strong>s<br />
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Community & Cultural Development<br />
Issues & Opportunities<br />
Dialogue with the community has identified many opportunities and<br />
ideas for the future <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> as well as<br />
the issues currently faced by the community. These are discussed<br />
under each theme below.<br />
Improved Sense <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Improving the sense <strong>of</strong> community within the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has come through very strongly as a priority for the<br />
community development <strong>of</strong> the area. In order for this to happen,<br />
suggestions have been given to encourage this, including<br />
supporting community lifestyle choices and more specifically<br />
community events and entertainment.<br />
Supporting community lifestyle choices has been identified as a<br />
priority to the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community. This involves support for the<br />
overall enjoyment <strong>of</strong> the area, enhanced connectivity, essential<br />
facilities for sport, recreation and shopping in addition to local<br />
entertainment and community events that have a strong family<br />
friendly focus.<br />
The community forums identified that social and street gatherings<br />
and community events and entertainment were high on the agenda,<br />
which can be reflective <strong>of</strong> the desired culture <strong>of</strong> the area. These<br />
events are a good opportunity to be created in partnership between<br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the community; forming stronger links while<br />
encouraging the capacity <strong>of</strong> the community to be involved and take<br />
some control.<br />
A Heart for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
The development <strong>of</strong> community centres or hubs was the top priority<br />
at community planning forums, and the third overall priority through<br />
the community engagement process as a whole. Community<br />
centres or hubs are places with a mix <strong>of</strong> uses and activities that<br />
provide opportunities to enjoy a range <strong>of</strong> lifestyle options at a local<br />
level. These community hubs are places to meet, work, socialise<br />
and live around, and provide a heart for a <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre, including Karrinyup Shopping Centre<br />
and surrounding amenities and services including Karrinyup Library<br />
and Shopping Centre, has been identified as a valued part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> providing both social interaction and community<br />
amenities in a friendly environment. It was identified as the second<br />
most popular place in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> (after Lake Gwelup Reserve),<br />
and was identified as either the current heart <strong>of</strong> the community or<br />
as a location at which this could be developed.<br />
This area was identified at community forums as having the<br />
potential to become established as a ‘community hub’ that has a<br />
level <strong>of</strong> vibrancy from the activity in the area while also appealing as<br />
a social meeting place. Suggestions from the forums for the<br />
realisation <strong>of</strong> this priority include increased mix-use development<br />
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within and surrounding the centre, increased cafés and restaurants<br />
that remain open after dark, increased opportunity for smaller<br />
specialty stores and markets, as well as increased potential for<br />
casual meetings in the vicinity.<br />
These ideas could be utilised in a way which enhances the strong<br />
desire for an increased sense <strong>of</strong> community and builds upon the<br />
current activity <strong>of</strong> the shopping centre and surrounding area. An<br />
urban design/improvement strategy is needed to improve the public<br />
spaces and the overall design <strong>of</strong> the centre, and high quality<br />
development is needed around the shopping centre. An increase in<br />
housing diversity that allows a range <strong>of</strong> housing types and residents<br />
to live in close proximity to the centre would also contribute to<br />
increasing activity levels at different times <strong>of</strong> day should evening<br />
uses be created. With the relatively good provision <strong>of</strong> public<br />
transport to the site, the centre provides an excellent opportunity to<br />
create a sustainable heart for the local area that enables<br />
sustainable transportation (through easy walking and cycling<br />
options and public transport access), provision <strong>of</strong> local employment<br />
and business opportunities, opportunities for meeting and building<br />
social capital or community social bonds, and a wider range <strong>of</strong><br />
housing options including smaller and more affordable dwellings.<br />
Karrinyup Shopping Centre management has been advised by the<br />
<strong>City</strong> that any redevelopment would require the development <strong>of</strong> a<br />
concept plan for the site, and this would need to be developed in<br />
collaboration with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>. This provides an opportunity to<br />
develop this far more sustainable hub for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Beyond the larger regional scale <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup Regional Centre,<br />
there are also opportunities for parks and recreation spaces to<br />
further develop as community meeting places where people can<br />
exercise, recreate and socialise. The creation <strong>of</strong> smaller hubs<br />
around the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> such as at local centres like the Gwelup<br />
Plaza would be beneficial but would require the commitment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
centre’s owners.<br />
Enhanced Community Facilities<br />
The community consultation findings have emphasised the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> leisure in the community’s lifestyle and the desire to<br />
use recreation activities to bring different members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community closer together. Community survey respondents<br />
identified ‘sports and recreation facilities’ as one <strong>of</strong> the areas most<br />
in need <strong>of</strong> improvement, whilst they provided a more mixed<br />
response to the question <strong>of</strong> amount and range <strong>of</strong> these amenities.<br />
58% <strong>of</strong> respondents felt the level <strong>of</strong> provision was ‘about right’;<br />
while 41% claimed there was ‘not enough range’ or ‘not enough’.<br />
Only 1% said there was ‘too many’ or ‘too much range’.<br />
There is a high demand for the provision <strong>of</strong> an aquatic centre and<br />
enhancement <strong>of</strong> sports and recreation facilities in addition to multiuse<br />
facilities to support active lifestyles. The demand for facilities is<br />
also linked to the community’s desire to ensure youth and seniors<br />
have adequate recreation, support facilities and opportunities.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is endeavouring to appropriately plan and promote<br />
recreation facilities so that funds are distributed equitably across<br />
localities and between different interests and age groups, ensuring<br />
all people have access and opportunity to a healthy lifestyle. The<br />
community demand for more community/recreation facilities is a<br />
clear indication that <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> residents need to be made aware <strong>of</strong><br />
the existing facilities and opportunities, such as the Karrinyup<br />
Community and recreation Centre in the Karrinyup Regional Centre.<br />
Discussion <strong>of</strong> community facilities at forums also highlighted the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> libraries and community centres to provide<br />
educational and social opportunities for a range <strong>of</strong> community<br />
members. The location <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup Library and Community<br />
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Centre within the Karrinyup Regional Centre is discussed in the<br />
previous section in relation to the creation <strong>of</strong> a heart for the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>.<br />
A Friendly and Green Family Community<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> was predominantly been<br />
established residentially during the post war boom which saw a<br />
decrease in rural land. There are, however, remnants <strong>of</strong> the market<br />
gardens, emblematic <strong>of</strong> the Gwelup area, in both physical spaces<br />
and the strong community ties that were created through such<br />
community endeavours. The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has since evolved as a<br />
green area and a family community, with anticipation to continue<br />
the growth and development <strong>of</strong> the area with these elements<br />
continuing to be nurtured and flourish.<br />
Connectivity and Safety<br />
Safety and security has not been identified as an issue <strong>of</strong> concern<br />
as the majority <strong>of</strong> the community value the level <strong>of</strong> security they feel<br />
in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, with many residents feeling very satisfied and<br />
only a few being dissatisfied. Community forums generally indicated<br />
that a greater sense <strong>of</strong> interconnectedness was needed within the<br />
community with increased accessibility and transport connecting to<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong> Train Station.<br />
The community plays an important role in the local safety and<br />
security, as identified by the strong emphasis on responsibility<br />
within the community. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> has a responsibility to the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> also by promoting the services that it <strong>of</strong>fers to local<br />
residents and businesses while ensuring that the security patrol has<br />
an active presence within the locality. Safety within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
can also be ensured through the design <strong>of</strong> parks and public spaces<br />
that enjoy strong passive surveillance (windows, verandahs or<br />
balconies looking onto the street, park or other public spaces), and<br />
are inviting and well lit in addition to traffic and transport that is well<br />
managed, promoting safety for all people on the streets so that<br />
people feel comfortable to walk and cycle throughout the area.<br />
Embraced Arts, Culture and Heritage<br />
The culture and heritage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and its residents are<br />
highly valued by the community. The locality has important heritage<br />
in its Indigenous past and its role in the early development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and Perth. In addition to the Indigenous element <strong>of</strong><br />
the history, the rural and market gardening past have greatly<br />
influenced the culture and heritage <strong>of</strong> the area today, reflected in<br />
the ‘green’ feel that remains. Strong community support for the reestablishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> farmers markets within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a<br />
wonderful way to engage the community while embracing the<br />
heritage and cultural past.<br />
Significant sites <strong>of</strong> cultural and heritage value within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
include Lake Gwelup Reserve, Lake Gwelup, Lake Careniup and<br />
Gwelup Plaza in Gwelup and Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Lake<br />
Karrinyup Country Club, Hamersley Golf Course, Trigg Bushland<br />
Reserve and Millington Reserve in Karrinyup. It is important that the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s history and culture is recognised,<br />
valued and celebrated through the incorporation <strong>of</strong> these elements<br />
into the future planning <strong>of</strong> the area. There is opportunity for these<br />
areas to be enhanced through better utilisation <strong>of</strong> the spaces,<br />
engaging the community while preserving the heritage and cultural<br />
value <strong>of</strong> the areas.<br />
Community Capacity and Empowerment<br />
The community engagement forums identified similar priorities and<br />
values throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community. This demonstrates<br />
that the community has much capacity to achieve its own goals.<br />
Social capacity can be developed through a collaborative effort<br />
involving the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>, Councillors and existing community<br />
organisations. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> already provides many social<br />
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support services and cultural and leisure facilities which local<br />
residents can make better use <strong>of</strong>. New community groups could<br />
also be initiated and developed to hold social events and in<br />
celebration <strong>of</strong> the local culture and history, through the harnessing<br />
<strong>of</strong> the established support and partnerships.<br />
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Community and Cultural Development Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Desired Outcome for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Examples <strong>of</strong> current or potential actions to achieve this outcome<br />
Outcome 1<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre is developed as a community hub or<br />
heart, with a mix <strong>of</strong> uses that provide opportunities for people to<br />
live, work, socialise and recreate within their <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
A strong sense <strong>of</strong> community is developed through provision <strong>of</strong><br />
entertainment and evening amenities such as cafes and<br />
restaurants that provide places to socialise and community<br />
activities and events that enable everyone to be involved.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Recreation and leisure facilities and community social events<br />
and activities support enhanced lifestyle choices for all sectors<br />
<strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
The strong ‘family’ sense <strong>of</strong> the area is built on, as people are<br />
welcome to become involved in community activities and<br />
groups and public spaces remain safe and welcoming.<br />
• Examine employment potential <strong>of</strong> Main Street concept implementation<br />
around Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
• Work with Karrinyup Regional Centre owners to create a masterplan for<br />
the area to address changing environmental and social needs<br />
• The Karrinyup Community and Recreation Centre is promoted within<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
• Promote community events occuring within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
• Ensure any new/redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Regional Centre considers<br />
evening entertainment actitvities when planning for different landuses<br />
• Ensure residents are aware <strong>of</strong> existing community services and<br />
activities available<br />
• Provide adequate opportunity for changing recreation needs and<br />
community services through implementation <strong>of</strong> the Seniors <strong>Plan</strong><br />
• Provide adequate opportunity for Youth to be involved in community<br />
activities through the Youth Development <strong>Plan</strong><br />
• Provide a well-distributed network <strong>of</strong> seats to encourage more people to<br />
socialise at Lake Gwelup reserve<br />
• Ensure possibility for passive surveilance in surrounding areas though<br />
review <strong>of</strong> Streetscape Policy<br />
• Ensure the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is aware <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s Community Safety<br />
messages<br />
• Continue the Adopt-A-Park volunteers program to encourage local<br />
residents to take a stewardship role over their local parks and reserves<br />
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Natural Environment<br />
Issues & Opportunities<br />
Natural and Conservation <strong>Area</strong>s<br />
Protection <strong>of</strong> the natural environment is a very high priority for<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup community members, so much so that it<br />
emerged as the top priority from community engagement overall. At<br />
community forums, the second highest priority was maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
the natural environment and open spaces. Through the community<br />
survey, 81% <strong>of</strong> respondents agreed that protecting or developing<br />
the character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> could be achieved through<br />
conservation <strong>of</strong> natural areas.<br />
Community engagement specifically identified maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
existing natural areas and native flora as an important theme<br />
throughout the community, as well as a strong desire to increase<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> trees in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> to increase the level <strong>of</strong><br />
ecological sustainability. Residents suggested that legal protection<br />
<strong>of</strong> reserves be put in place to retain and enhance the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
This may provide an opportunity for some parks within the area to<br />
become a showcase for ecologically sensitive public open space,<br />
which would be well supported by the <strong>City</strong>’s current wetland and<br />
bushland remediation programs.<br />
Lake Gwelup Reserve<br />
Lake Gwelup (and surrounding reserve) was identified as the<br />
favourite place in the <strong>Local</strong> area and Karrinyup Shopping Centre<br />
was a popular selection as the community ‘heart’. Many <strong>of</strong> those<br />
respondents that felt the area was still in need <strong>of</strong> a heart, mentioned<br />
that one could be developed at Lake Gwelup.<br />
Despite its popularity, the Lake and surrounds was also considered<br />
to be one <strong>of</strong> the top three places most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement.<br />
During the workshops the community raised issues such as water<br />
quality and management, conservation <strong>of</strong> biodiversity as well as<br />
general maintenance in the area. The suggestion <strong>of</strong> diverting stormwater<br />
run<strong>of</strong>f to minimise impact on the water quality <strong>of</strong> the Lake was<br />
also suggested. This clearly displays the community commitment to<br />
and value <strong>of</strong> Lake Gwelup.<br />
Addressing issues such as maintenance and preservation could<br />
provide an opportunity for increasing the community’s sense <strong>of</strong><br />
place, which was also mentioned and incorporated into the<br />
community vision. The suggestion <strong>of</strong> volunteer groups working with<br />
the <strong>City</strong> to identify problems and take an environmental stewardship<br />
role as protectors <strong>of</strong> Lake Gwelup Reserve if taken up would greatly<br />
enhance residents’ connection to their place and its natural<br />
environment. Although the ‘Friends <strong>of</strong> Lake Gwelup’ community<br />
group already exists, it consists <strong>of</strong> only a few community members,<br />
each dedicated to the conservation <strong>of</strong> the natural area. As<br />
maintenance and preservation <strong>of</strong> the Lake was identified as an<br />
important issue during community engagement, the opportunity is<br />
now created to increase the member base <strong>of</strong> the ‘Friends <strong>of</strong> Lake<br />
Gwelup’ through further awareness and promotion <strong>of</strong> the existence<br />
<strong>of</strong> the group. This should ultimately result in enhancing the<br />
connection between residents and the Lake while conserving the<br />
natural environment.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Parks<br />
In the community survey, parks were rated number three in the top<br />
five ‘best places’ in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Favourite parks identified in<br />
through the community engagement processes included the<br />
Jackson Reserve, Jackson Duke Wheeler Reserve and Millington<br />
Reserve. Having said this, local parks were also listed in survey<br />
respondents’ top five ‘places most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement’.<br />
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Overall, 86% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents felt that the provision <strong>of</strong> parks<br />
and conservation areas was ‘about right’. The main concern was<br />
less with the range or provision <strong>of</strong> parks and conservation areas<br />
and more with their maintenance and care.<br />
Community Open Space<br />
Public open space takes the form <strong>of</strong> formal parks, large reserves,<br />
active (e.g. for sporting uses) and passive (e.g. for relaxation)<br />
areas, and conservation <strong>of</strong> natural areas. For the Karrinyup-Gwelup<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community, the character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is closely<br />
tied with open space; mainly public, but also private.<br />
Over half <strong>of</strong> the survey respondents indicated that the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
has moderate character and a further 37% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents<br />
indicated that the character was not easily discernible. 59% <strong>of</strong><br />
respondents said they would prefer a stronger, recognisable<br />
character for the area. Additionally, 81% responded that natural and<br />
conservation areas were most important in protecting or developing<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> character while 68% selected front gardens and verges<br />
as the most important contributor to character (respondents could<br />
choose more than one option).<br />
Beyond its contribution to the character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, open<br />
space is also considered to serve a primary community-building<br />
role. It is evident that community parks are highly valued as places<br />
<strong>of</strong> leisure and education and have the potential to strengthen the<br />
community by providing a shared place for working together and<br />
socialising. Participants identified parks and natural landscapes as<br />
needing improvement, with a focus on improved activities and<br />
social gathering in a safe environment. A key priority raised through<br />
the community forums was further utilisation <strong>of</strong> public spaces<br />
through providing community spaces with barbecues, seating and<br />
places to play.<br />
In addition, 72% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents indicated that the evening<br />
and entertainment activities in general were lacking. Although this<br />
issue partially relates to evening/nightlife activities, the lack <strong>of</strong><br />
entertainment activities could be overcome by further developing<br />
open spaces for residents to use for entertainment events. This<br />
may also provide opportunity for the <strong>City</strong> and also the community to<br />
develop and hold events in open spaces.<br />
Environmental Sustainability<br />
Alongside protection <strong>of</strong> natural areas, the broader theme <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental sustainability has been identified as the key priority<br />
for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Sustainability emerged in relation to<br />
environmental management through natural vegetation retention<br />
and the <strong>City</strong> using more native species in planting. Water quality<br />
and conservation, and energy efficiency in building design were<br />
also raised in relation to increasing the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> sustainability.<br />
This issue provides an opportunity for the <strong>City</strong> and community to<br />
implement different initiatives and create places within the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> that are truly ecologically sustainable.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is currently involved in several initiatives to increase the<br />
environmental sustainability <strong>of</strong> <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s. These include the<br />
creation and protection <strong>of</strong> natural areas in public open space and<br />
improved irrigation techniques (both contributing to water efficiency)<br />
through eco-zoning and hydro-zoning; the ongoing protection and<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> bushland through weed control as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s Green <strong>Plan</strong> 2; ongoing wetland<br />
remediation projects; recording and monitoring <strong>of</strong> flora and fauna<br />
species as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s Biodiversity Strategy; the progression<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Million Trees Initiative which commits to the target <strong>of</strong> a million<br />
trees across the <strong>City</strong> by 2020; and the planned development <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Sustainable Building Policy. These are just a few <strong>of</strong> the numerous<br />
sustainability projects undertaken by the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Verges and Front Gardens<br />
Survey respondents were also asked to identify two places in the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> that require improvement. Lake<br />
Gwelup, Karrinyup Shopping Centre and road design and<br />
streetscaping were all equally weighted as the most in need <strong>of</strong><br />
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improvement. Streetscape issues included the need for more street<br />
trees and improving the appearance <strong>of</strong> road verges.<br />
Front gardens and verges were also nominated as one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important elements in protecting or developing the character <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Whilst the <strong>City</strong> provides for and maintains medians<br />
through its Streetscape Upgrade Program and verges to some<br />
extent through its ongoing Street Tree Maintenance Program,<br />
verges and front gardens are otherwise the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> local<br />
residents. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> supports more sustainable and<br />
attractive verges and front gardens through the Great Gardens<br />
workshops that are provided free <strong>of</strong> charge each year. These<br />
provide an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about<br />
native planting and waterwise gardens, creating the potential to<br />
create enduringly attractive streetscapes and the opportunity for<br />
residents to contribute to developing the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s character.<br />
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Natural Environment Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Desired Outcome for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Examples <strong>of</strong> current or potential actions to achieve this outcome<br />
Outcome 1<br />
The character <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is strengthened through<br />
environmentally sustainable, well-maintained, leafy and green<br />
streetscapes, front gardens and verges.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
Lake Gwelup Reserve and surrounds is a special place for<br />
community members, with high conservation and social value<br />
as a place <strong>of</strong> environmental care and community involvement.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Open spaces such as parks and natural areas are wellmaintained<br />
and ecologically sustainable places.<br />
• Continue the <strong>City</strong>’s Million Trees initiative<br />
• Hold community education workshops, such as the Great Gardens<br />
workshops, to inform community on sustainable gardening practices<br />
• Provide information to residents on water and energy efficiency by<br />
promoting the <strong>City</strong>’s ‘Switch Your Thinking’ campaign<br />
• Facilitate a strong sense <strong>of</strong> community ownership through promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
existing ‘Friends <strong>of</strong> Lake Gwelup community group<br />
• Explore opportunities for further storm water diversion away from the<br />
Lake<br />
• Remediation projects are undertaken for local wetlands<br />
• Continue working with appropriate State Government department and<br />
educational institutions on remediation <strong>of</strong> wetlands in the area<br />
• Public Open Spaces are vegetated with native and waterwise plants<br />
• Ensure any areas subject to proposed density changes contain<br />
adequate and sustainable open space<br />
• Continue the implementation <strong>of</strong> Green <strong>Plan</strong> 2 conservation sites and<br />
the WaterSmart Parks initiative<br />
Outcome 4<br />
Public open space is also community open space, where<br />
different sectors <strong>of</strong> the community can interact informally and<br />
through events and projects.<br />
• Investigate possibilities <strong>of</strong> holding community functions in the area<br />
• Provide school students with opportunities to learn more about their<br />
natural environment and become environmental stewards for their<br />
natural area<br />
• Identify Community Parks through the Public Open Space Strategy<br />
Implementation Program<br />
• Ensure parks in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> have adequate footpath and cycle path<br />
access<br />
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Built Environment<br />
Issues & Opportunities<br />
Retention <strong>of</strong> Existing Built Form Character<br />
Karrinyup and Gwelup are largely established and attractive<br />
suburbs that enjoy a high quality built form and pleasant, quiet<br />
residential character. The existing built form is dominated by single<br />
detached dwellings on lots typically zoned R20, and there is no<br />
benefit at present in increasing residential densities over most <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Despite the above, there was one small pocket in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
that was highlighted during the community engagement process.<br />
This small area adjoins the Lake Gwelup Reserve and the Lake<br />
Karrinyup Country Club. Some residents <strong>of</strong> this local<br />
neighbourhood have prepared a petition requesting to change the<br />
zoning from Residential R20 to Residential R30. The <strong>City</strong> received<br />
an additional petition clearly objecting to this proposal. Both<br />
petitions have been considered additional to the community<br />
engagement process. The area was included on the Key<br />
Opportunities Map and the Proposed Rezoning Map at the draft<br />
stage as a potential rezoning site to stimulate further dialogue about<br />
future direction for the area in question. However, in accordance<br />
with a resolution <strong>of</strong> Council to endorse release <strong>of</strong> the draft for public<br />
advertising, the proposed change in density was removed from the<br />
maps prior to advertising. It should be noted that any rezoning<br />
initiated will require separate public advertising.<br />
While community consultation identified that many residents were<br />
generally supportive <strong>of</strong> some increase in diversity <strong>of</strong> zoning and<br />
land use, this was on the condition that the general established built<br />
form <strong>of</strong> the area is maintained, and that this increase is limited to a<br />
small number <strong>of</strong> particularly relevant precincts, particularly around<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre with its higher range <strong>of</strong> amenities and<br />
public transport options. This relates largely to the request for a<br />
greater number <strong>of</strong> housing options for retirees wanting to ‘age in<br />
place’ as well as a moderate increase in smaller dwellings and<br />
affordable housing. These are discussed below.<br />
Housing Diversity<br />
During the community engagement process, housing diversity and<br />
range emerged as a central theme within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. In fact, at<br />
community forums this emerged as the highest priority. Even<br />
through community surveys, whilst most residents were generally<br />
quite content with the types <strong>of</strong> houses and densities in the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> (59% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents felt the range was ‘about right’), a<br />
notable portion (34% <strong>of</strong> community survey respondents) <strong>of</strong><br />
residents believed that the range was limited. More specifically,<br />
they felt the area was lacking in retirement housing in particular<br />
(34% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents), as well as to some degree affordable<br />
housing (18% <strong>of</strong> survey respondents) and smaller dwellings (20%<br />
<strong>of</strong> survey respondents).<br />
This mixed response from community engagement participants<br />
demonstrates a desire to keep most <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in its current<br />
low density character, with the need for a greater range <strong>of</strong> housing<br />
types and options met through limited increase in residential<br />
densities (through rezoning) in selected areas, namely around<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre.<br />
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The need for retirement, aged-care, smaller and affordable and<br />
ecologically sustainable housing is discussed below. In addition,<br />
the need for greater housing choice across the <strong>City</strong> as a whole is<br />
addressed in the <strong>City</strong>’s draft <strong>Local</strong> Housing Strategy, which also<br />
considers opportunities for increasing retirement and affordable<br />
housing options.<br />
Ecologically Sustainable Housing and Buildings<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most prominent and recurring themes throughout the<br />
community consultation was the need to increase the sustainability<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Residents generally reported that they would<br />
support environmental and energy efficient housing guidelines to<br />
achieve this. This would allow developments to follow guidelines<br />
incorporating sustainable measures such as lighter coloured ro<strong>of</strong>s,<br />
eaves, verandahs, solar powered hot water systems and grey water<br />
re-use systems. A Sustainable Building Policy will be developed for<br />
the <strong>City</strong>, and the intention is that this will provide a framework for<br />
ensuring that buildings greatly increase their energy and water<br />
efficiency.<br />
The community also felt that local commercial and business areas<br />
should be subject to such guidelines as well, under the pretence<br />
that all residential and non-residential development would be<br />
keeping with the local architectural character. This will need to be<br />
considered when developing the Sustainable Building Policy.<br />
Some residents present at the workshops also voiced their support<br />
for a demonstration Sustainable House in the area to assist in<br />
increasing the overall sustainability for the area. The feasibility <strong>of</strong><br />
such a proposal may be considered as part <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong><br />
the Sustainable Building Policy for the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Retirement Housing<br />
Another important issue identified through community consultation<br />
was the lack <strong>of</strong> retirement housing and aged-care facilities. In the<br />
community survey, 34% <strong>of</strong> respondents felt that there was ‘not<br />
enough’ range <strong>of</strong> retirement housing. Residents felt that retirement<br />
housing was lacking in most areas other than Gwelup. It appears<br />
that some older residents’ desire to ‘age in place’ and remain a vital<br />
part <strong>of</strong> their community, and with over 25% <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
currently at or over retirement age (with this proportion forecasted<br />
to increase), this needs to be addressed.<br />
Increased opportunities for retirement and aged-care housing can<br />
be created by limited rezoning in relevant areas (particularly near<br />
community amenities and public transport). It may also be<br />
addressed through the <strong>City</strong>’s draft <strong>Local</strong> Housing Strategy and its<br />
implementation, which will consider opportunities to increase the<br />
possible number <strong>of</strong> retirement dwellings at existing residential<br />
densities.<br />
A Mix <strong>of</strong> Uses around Centres<br />
The community survey responses indicated that the top priority was<br />
increased housing range and options. This involved increasing<br />
housing diversity through rezoning in some areas; namely around<br />
activity centres containing shops, services and other amenities.<br />
‘Activity centres’ are identified in the State Government’s Network<br />
<strong>City</strong>, the primary strategic plan for the Perth and Peel Region.<br />
Generally, ‘activity centres’ should contain a mix <strong>of</strong> high activity<br />
generating land uses such as retail, <strong>of</strong>fices and higher density<br />
housing and be located adjacent to good quality public transport.<br />
This allows for multi-purpose trip generation and increases the<br />
accessibility to services and facilities among community members.<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre, including Karrinyup Shopping Centre,<br />
Karrinyup Library, the community centre and a variety <strong>of</strong> other<br />
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amenities is a designated activity centre, and the only one within<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The range <strong>of</strong> amenities <strong>of</strong>fered, as well as relatively<br />
good public transport provision to the centre makes it an ideal<br />
location for focusing increased housing diversity in the area. This<br />
has the potential to address some <strong>of</strong> the perceived need for an<br />
increase in retirement, smaller and affordable dwellings.<br />
It should be noted that although Karrinyup Shopping Centre was<br />
identified as the ‘heart’ <strong>of</strong> the local area or as having the potential to<br />
become the ’heart’’ <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, it was also identified as one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the destinations most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement, with carparking<br />
and public transport access particularly lacking. The community<br />
also mentioned underground carparking as an option for increasing<br />
parking as well as visual amenity <strong>of</strong> the centre. Karrinyup Shopping<br />
Centre management has been advised by the <strong>City</strong> that any<br />
redevelopment <strong>of</strong> the Centre will require a concept plan developed<br />
in collaboration with the <strong>City</strong>, taking in the whole <strong>of</strong> the Regional<br />
Centre (thus addressing the library, community centre and other<br />
affected services).<br />
Although the following proposed rezoning map does not include<br />
increases in density around Karrinyup Regional Centre, it is still<br />
acknowledged as a potential area for change on the Key<br />
Opportunities Map at the back <strong>of</strong> this document. Unfortunately, to<br />
initiate any rezoning around the Centre at this stage may prove<br />
fruitless / counterproductive as redevelopment plans are yet to be<br />
finalised. Once a concept plan is developed by the<br />
Centre owners, in collaboration with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>, rezoning in<br />
residential areas around the Centre will be investigated further.<br />
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Built Environment Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Desired Outcome for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Examples <strong>of</strong> current or potential actions to achieve this outcome<br />
Outcome 1<br />
A diverse range <strong>of</strong> housing types including retirement, smaller<br />
and affordable houses ensures a range <strong>of</strong> people are able to<br />
reside in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
• Develop implementation plan for the <strong>Local</strong> Housing Strategy and<br />
develop related policies to provide incentives and requirements for<br />
housing diversity<br />
• Ensure existing retirement housing is maintained and expanded when<br />
necessary<br />
Outcome 2<br />
The overall character <strong>of</strong> the built environment is maintained,<br />
while increasing the sustainability <strong>of</strong> houses and nonresidential<br />
development designs.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
The Karrinyup Regional Centre is a vibrant social hub during<br />
the day and also after hours, as increased development<br />
potential is focussed around the Centre and existing transport<br />
routes.<br />
• Encourage residents to maintain attractive homes and gardens by<br />
providing information on house and water wise garden care<br />
• Develop and adopt a sustainable building policy to ensure buildings<br />
within the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> are more energy and water efficient<br />
• Work with the Regional Centre owners to develop a concept plan for<br />
any redevelopment at the site<br />
• Work with the Regional Centre owners to ensure any redevelopment <strong>of</strong><br />
the site includes some after hours entertainment opportunities<br />
• The ‘Main Street’ planning concept is applied to any plans for<br />
development within and around the Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
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Economic Development<br />
Issues & Opportunities<br />
Dialogue with the community has identified many opportunities and<br />
ideas for the local economic development in the future <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. It also highlighted a range <strong>of</strong> issues<br />
covering provision <strong>of</strong> and opportunities for local businesses, local<br />
centres, and evening and entertainment opportunities. These<br />
issues present opportunities for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> to develop through<br />
the support <strong>of</strong> a thriving local economy and employment sector, and<br />
are discussed below.<br />
Small and <strong>Local</strong> Businesses<br />
Engagement with the Karrinyup-Gwelup community has identified a<br />
desire for Karrinyup-Gwelup to develop as a place bursting with<br />
opportunity. This opportunity would include new local businesses<br />
and in conjunction with this, enhanced capacity for social capital<br />
and social engagement, supporting the overall priority <strong>of</strong> building a<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> community. <strong>Local</strong> businesses also provide the opportunity<br />
for community members to access goods and services locally,<br />
which supports the priority <strong>of</strong> increasing the sustainability <strong>of</strong> travel<br />
behaviour within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> (people can walk and ride to<br />
access goods and services) and contributes to the overall priority <strong>of</strong><br />
a more sustainable <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in general.<br />
clusters <strong>of</strong> small businesses situated in key, easily accessible<br />
locations. There is also opportunity to locate more small businesses<br />
in lots directly adjacent to Karrinyup Regional Centre by<br />
encouraging mixed use development using rezoning. This would<br />
allow streets to become active and pedestrian friendly, providing<br />
ideal locations for small businesses to flourish.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> supports and collaborates with the Small<br />
Business Centre and <strong>Stirling</strong> Business Association to provide<br />
guidance and support for local businesses within the <strong>City</strong>, and<br />
these services could provide excellent value to the economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Home Businesses<br />
Support for home businesses was frequently mentioned as part <strong>of</strong><br />
the community engagement for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
With an increase in home businesses, residents will be encouraged<br />
to support the local economy <strong>of</strong> the area while making connections<br />
and growing the community atmosphere in addition to reducing the<br />
need to travel out <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in order to reach the same<br />
services.<br />
It has been identified that the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> would<br />
be an area in the future that has flourishing local businesses with<br />
the support for these businesses to survive and thrive. Support for<br />
local business was the top priority for the economic development<br />
and employment focus area at community forums. However, this<br />
support is mainly for small business, and there is a desire to control<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> any more large commercial businesses within<br />
the area. There is opportunity to increase local business presence<br />
along Karrinyup Road. Rather than encouraging strip development,<br />
the Activity Corridor could be activated further by small nodes or<br />
Although community support for home businesses was strong, it<br />
was complemented by some requirements for controls over and<br />
monitoring <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> businesses operating in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. This<br />
is to ensure that all businesses are in line with the desired family<br />
focused atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the area, are small in scale, and have a low<br />
impact on the surrounding area and community. It was also noted at<br />
community forums that high speed Internet is a necessity to ensure<br />
that home businesses can thrive in a competitive market industry.<br />
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Improve Major Centres<br />
Improvement <strong>of</strong> central “activity centres” was identified as a top<br />
priority at community forums, and the two centres mentioned in this<br />
context were Karrinyup Regional Centre (priorities relating broadly<br />
to improvement and expansion) and Gwelup Plaza (relating to<br />
expansion). These are the two centres <strong>of</strong> significance within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
In surveys and at workshops, Karrinyup Regional Centre (the<br />
shopping centre and its surrounds) was a particular focus <strong>of</strong><br />
discussion, perhaps because <strong>of</strong> its current scale and impact upon<br />
the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Its importance can be seen to be reflected in its<br />
identification as the top place “most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement” (in a<br />
three-way tie with Lake Gwelup and ‘road design and<br />
streetscaping’), as well as its identification as the second “best<br />
place” within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre is identified as an Activity Centre within<br />
Network <strong>City</strong>, the State Government’s primary strategy for the<br />
Perth/Peel Region. According to Network <strong>City</strong>, an Activity Centre<br />
should provide a higher intensity mix <strong>of</strong> businesses, services,<br />
residences and more, with good public transportation serving the<br />
centre. This sort <strong>of</strong> vision appears to be well supported by the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> community in many ways, and suggestions for increased<br />
numbers <strong>of</strong> local businesses and a better mix <strong>of</strong> uses were<br />
commonly targeted at this centre.<br />
As discussed in the Built Environment issues and opportunities<br />
section, Karrinyup Shopping Centre management have been<br />
advised that any expansion will require the development <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Concept <strong>Plan</strong> with the <strong>City</strong>. Such a <strong>Plan</strong> would enable a complete<br />
revision <strong>of</strong> the centre, and provide opportunities to better integrate<br />
new and existing facilities on the site. As mentioned in forums, for<br />
example, the Library and Community Centre could be upgraded<br />
and better integrated into the Centre, and a better mix <strong>of</strong> uses at the<br />
Centre’s periphery (including a wider range <strong>of</strong> housing types,<br />
businesses and retail) could further activate the Centre. Requests<br />
for increased diversity <strong>of</strong> operating hours were also related to the<br />
Centre, and the evening and entertainment opportunities so<br />
frequently mentioned (particularly cafes and restaurants) would<br />
support such a change. In the shorter term, longer operating hours<br />
for the food court could provide evening dining opportunities and<br />
support a greater diversity <strong>of</strong> operating hours for other businesses.<br />
The <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> may currently lack employment opportunities within<br />
the central activity centre and <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> generally, and greater<br />
opportunities may be presented by the upgrading <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup<br />
Centre. This is in addition to the <strong>Stirling</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre project which<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers the opportunity to provide greater economic and employment<br />
opportunities for Karrinyup-Gwelup residents.<br />
While there was less detailed discussion <strong>of</strong> Gwelup Plaza, it was<br />
identified as number five in the “top five places most in need <strong>of</strong><br />
improvement” by community survey respondents, and number five<br />
in the “top five best places”. As well as suggestions that it be<br />
expanded, community forum participants suggested that it have a<br />
better mix <strong>of</strong> uses (including cafes and restaurants), and that a<br />
‘main street’ or ‘high street’ commercial strip be set up around the<br />
centre, providing a mix <strong>of</strong> uses in a smaller scale, walkable<br />
environment.<br />
<strong>Local</strong>/Convenience Shopping<br />
Providing a balance to a focus on larger activity centres, a diverse<br />
and walkable <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> economic environment would feature<br />
small, local convenience shopping and corner shops. The need for<br />
such shopping opportunities was rated number three in response to<br />
the question “What is the one thing missing in the area that you<br />
would like to see?” in community surveys. This supports increased<br />
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demand for small local businesses and diversity <strong>of</strong> operating hours;<br />
as such shops are commonly open later, providing opportunities for<br />
people to shop after working hours. As stated previously, these<br />
small businesses could be located in key areas along Karrinyup<br />
Road.<br />
Markets<br />
Vibrant community markets have been strongly identified and<br />
supported through the engagement with the local community.<br />
These markets could <strong>of</strong>fer a range <strong>of</strong> opportunities for the<br />
community to be involved with including cultural craft markets,<br />
farmers’ growers markets and the opportunity for community events<br />
to be combined at the same time. In addition to community run<br />
markets promoting community engagement and social capital, they<br />
could also enable local economic revenue to be circulated<br />
throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The possibility <strong>of</strong> a community run<br />
market may be investigated further during the Implementation<br />
planning stage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Project.<br />
Another evening and entertainment opportunity identified as an<br />
option for the area at Community forums was the possible creation<br />
<strong>of</strong> an entertainment precinct, or activity centre. The redevelopment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Regional Centre as a true “activity centre” (as<br />
discussed above) would provide the opportunity for cafés,<br />
restaurants, a tavern, cinemas, recreational facilities and other<br />
potential entertainment activities to develop. As discussed earlier,<br />
these entertainment opportunities would need to be in line with the<br />
family friendly, safe and community focused approach. Although the<br />
entertainment would be family friendly, there is a need for the<br />
entertainment to continue after work hours and to be linked with<br />
reliable and safe public transport. The entertainment precinct<br />
concurrent with the diversity <strong>of</strong> other land uses (mixed-use<br />
development) within the activity hub would naturally expand the<br />
overall clientele coming to the area and partaking in the<br />
entertainment and business potential.<br />
Evening and Entertainment Opportunities<br />
Evening and entertainment opportunities are identified as the<br />
community’s second priority overall for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, and their<br />
provision may take many forms. In community surveys, 72% <strong>of</strong><br />
respondents indicated that there was either ‘not enough’ or ‘not<br />
enough range’ <strong>of</strong> evening and entertainment activities in the <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong>. They were also identified as the aspect <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
“most in need <strong>of</strong> improvement”.<br />
The desire for social meeting places is reflected in the high<br />
importance placed on cafés and restaurants (particularly after<br />
hours). These were most commonly identified in response to the<br />
survey question “What is the one thing missing in the area that you<br />
would like to see?” This was followed at number five on the list by<br />
“entertainment opportunities”.<br />
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Economic Development Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Desired Outcome for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong><br />
Outcome 1<br />
A wider range <strong>of</strong> small local enterprises such as home<br />
businesses, corner shops and markets are supported, better<br />
meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> the community within its <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Outcome 2<br />
Centres expand their role beyond retail provision, <strong>of</strong>fering a mix<br />
<strong>of</strong> goods, services and meeting places that integrate with<br />
supportive surrounding land uses.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
Evening and entertainment activities enable people to meet and<br />
recreate locally both day and night.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
The economic development potential <strong>of</strong> the area is realised<br />
through the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> and the Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
owners/managers working together to further integrate the<br />
Centre with surrounding land.<br />
Examples <strong>of</strong> current or potential actions to achieve this<br />
outcome<br />
• Continue to support the <strong>Stirling</strong> Business Association to provide<br />
networking opportunities for local traders and assist members to<br />
succeed in their business endeavours<br />
• The <strong>City</strong> continues to support local businesses by utilising them<br />
where possible<br />
• The <strong>City</strong> continues to financially support the <strong>Stirling</strong> Small Business<br />
Centre Service to assist potential and existing small business<br />
proprietors<br />
• The <strong>City</strong> works with the Karrinyup Regional Centre owners to<br />
ensure the role as a social precinct is expanded.<br />
• The ‘Main Street’ planning concept is applied to any plans to<br />
expand the Karrinyup Regional Centre<br />
• Potential Gwelup Shopping Centre expansion investigated and<br />
feasibility gauged through <strong>Local</strong> Centres Improvement Program<br />
• The <strong>City</strong> holds and promotes any community events held within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
• Karrinyup Regional Centre stakeholders are made aware <strong>of</strong><br />
community interest in evening entertainment opportunities<br />
• Any new development in the area includes provision for possible<br />
evening entertainment activities<br />
• Redevelopment around the Regional Centre includes consideration<br />
and opportunity for a local growers market<br />
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Transport & Movement Network<br />
Issues & Opportunities<br />
Dialogue with the community has identified opportunities and ideas<br />
regarding the current transport options and movement network<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> and for the future <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup-Gwelup. These<br />
are discussed below.<br />
Sustainable Transportation<br />
Sustainability is a clear priority for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community, and<br />
sustainable transport is one <strong>of</strong> the key themes through which this<br />
concern emerges. Transport options that are environmentally<br />
friendly, affordable and foster greater community interactions and<br />
familiarity with the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> are shown clear preference in both<br />
community surveys and planning workshops.<br />
From the community engagement process in its entirety, the sixth<br />
overall priority was sustainable transport, and at community forums<br />
this emerged as the fifth priority. It should be noted that this is within<br />
the context <strong>of</strong> an overall community priority <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
sustainability.<br />
While survey respondents were generally satisfied with all modes <strong>of</strong><br />
transport, respondents (almost 70%) were most satisfied with the<br />
provision for walking and cycling in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. Satisfaction with<br />
buses was somewhat lower, and although a higher proportion <strong>of</strong><br />
respondents felt provision for this mode was ‘good’ rather than<br />
‘poor’, when asked which aspects <strong>of</strong> transport they would like to see<br />
most improved in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, buses were the most common<br />
response (this was followed by walking, and then by cycling).<br />
Similarly, ‘public transport services’ were the fourth most commonly<br />
cited <strong>of</strong> the top five “things missing in your local area”.<br />
Sustainable transport options need to be tied to effective land<br />
use/transport integration, safe routes and integrated transport<br />
networks, and a willingness on the part <strong>of</strong> transport users to change<br />
their behaviour to maximise their potential. These aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sustainable transport picture are discussed below.<br />
Land Use/Transport Integration<br />
Development or strengthening <strong>of</strong> a community hub or focal point is<br />
a key priority for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s community, and such a hub within<br />
the context <strong>of</strong> a sustainable <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> must be integrated with<br />
sustainable transport options such as public transport, walking and<br />
cycling. Most community members identified Karrinyup Regional<br />
Centre as the site for this ‘hub’, and the centre already has the<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> a bus station at its Karrinyup Road periphery.<br />
Improved services to this hub from the surrounding area and<br />
footpaths and cycle paths also connecting to and from it, would<br />
greatly enhance the opportunity for local residents to access goods<br />
and services locally without heavy reliance on automobiles.<br />
Transport and land use integration also needs to be considered<br />
across the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> in relation to other major destinations, and<br />
planning for provision <strong>of</strong> pedestrian and cycle paths and public<br />
transport services needs to occur in tandem with consideration <strong>of</strong><br />
key sites such as shops, schools, workplaces and areas <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
density living.<br />
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TravelSmart Program<br />
Improved pedestrian, cyclist and public transport opportunities are<br />
wasted if people are unsure <strong>of</strong> how to use them. Furthermore, while<br />
people may desire such opportunities, their uptake can be limited<br />
where people have difficultly changing their car-reliant patterns <strong>of</strong><br />
behaviour.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> runs the TravelSmart program precisely for<br />
these reasons – to help people to adapt to more sustainable<br />
patterns <strong>of</strong> behaviour. It assists in providing information and support<br />
on public transportation (personalised Travel <strong>Plan</strong>s can be<br />
developed with people desiring such a service) to ensure the<br />
transition is as easy as possible, and works with schools and<br />
workplaces to run programs and exercises to reduce car reliance<br />
through activities such as TravelSmart to School, Walking school<br />
buses and the TravelSmart Households initiative.<br />
TravelSmart has enormous benefits for personal health, finances,<br />
and the environment. Particularly in terms <strong>of</strong> Peak Oil, the emerging<br />
scenario <strong>of</strong> oil supplies going into decline and oil costs<br />
subsequently increasing dramatically, this will be important.<br />
Working with the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community in its<br />
transition to greater sustainability will be a central aspect in its<br />
viability.<br />
Safe Access<br />
A strong emphasis on safety <strong>of</strong> access in regards to transport was<br />
identified during the community consultation process. Currently<br />
there is a perception <strong>of</strong> poor provision for pedestrians due to street<br />
network issues, lack <strong>of</strong> (continuity <strong>of</strong>) pedestrian and cycle paths,<br />
and lack <strong>of</strong> adequate lighting to pedestrian access ways.<br />
Furthermore, the facilities that should complement and promote<br />
sustainable transport methods are considered to be lacking;<br />
including adequate benches/shelters at bus stops, lockers and bike<br />
racks. The safety <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s roads has also been identified<br />
as needing attention. Residents have shown concern regarding the<br />
speed <strong>of</strong> cars along local roads, as well as the safety <strong>of</strong> key<br />
intersections within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
Opportunities are therefore presented for creating a safe<br />
environment for community movement and accessibility to transport<br />
options throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>. The upgrading to the<br />
accessibility would rely on general improvements to the safety<br />
throughout the area. Enhanced safety, security and community<br />
policing measures (including promotion <strong>of</strong> existing <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
initiatives such as ranger services, CCTV and road safety<br />
programs) would increase safety at bus shelters and transport<br />
interchanges as well as the uptake <strong>of</strong> walking and cycling by<br />
seniors in particular. ‘Designing out Crime’ guidelines applied to<br />
major developments and redevelopments can ensure that the built<br />
form contributes to the safety <strong>of</strong> the area and does not provide<br />
opportunities for criminal behaviour, and these would need to be<br />
part <strong>of</strong> any redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Karrinyup Regional Centre. Other<br />
safety measures working in conjunction with those discussed above<br />
include: increased evening activities that generate more activity at<br />
night meaning fewer isolated places and streets; monitoring <strong>of</strong><br />
traffic speeds; improved networks for walking and cycling delineate<br />
between places for pedestrians and cyclists and those for cars; well<br />
lit areas; and improvements made to key intersections.<br />
Integrated Transport Network<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> desires to be a connected<br />
community. This requires a transport network that enables people<br />
to move easily through the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> by a number <strong>of</strong> connected<br />
modes <strong>of</strong> transport. It needs well connected foot and cycle paths,<br />
connections between these and public transport, effective public<br />
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transportation services and facilities, and the integration <strong>of</strong> transport<br />
with land use within the area.<br />
Presently, the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> has street network issues with a lack <strong>of</strong><br />
(continuity <strong>of</strong>) paths and a problematic road layout. The curvilinear<br />
(with numerous cul de sacs) layout <strong>of</strong> the streets creates difficulty in<br />
retr<strong>of</strong>itting the area for greater pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.<br />
This is because (unlike with a traditional grid-based street network)<br />
people <strong>of</strong>ten have to go the ‘long way round’ to get from A to B, and<br />
linking streets to reduce this travel distance can require the creation<br />
<strong>of</strong> public access ways between cul de sacs which are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
unpopular due to safety concerns. Therefore, while all streets may<br />
not be priorities for pedestrian and cycle paths, the major connector<br />
roads that residential streets lead to, and particularly those<br />
connector streets going to major destinations including schools,<br />
shops and workplaces, are priorities for upgrades.<br />
In order to support greater ease <strong>of</strong> movement and connectivity for<br />
all road users, improvements to the street network need to be made<br />
throughout the area. The improvements should include better<br />
continuity <strong>of</strong> pedestrian and cycle paths, traffic management<br />
through controls on speeding and at intersections, good signage,<br />
and increased safety through streetscape design and maintenance.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is currently undertaking a Strategic Footpath Review to<br />
identify priorities for footpaths (starting with major connector roads<br />
to key locations), and to locate gaps in the network that need to be<br />
addressed. This is complemented by a Cycle Facility Audit that is<br />
assessing the quality and needs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s cycle path network<br />
(within a broader regional context). Both reviews will result in plans<br />
for improving cycle and pedestrian networks across the <strong>City</strong>, and<br />
will be developed in relation to the need to reduce pedestrian/cyclist<br />
conflict.<br />
Another aspect <strong>of</strong> the integrated transport network required for a<br />
connected <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> community is the connection <strong>of</strong> public<br />
transport services with community needs, as well as with other<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> the transport network including cycling and walking.<br />
Apart from a need for improved public transport facilities including<br />
bus shelters and lockers, services (particularly buses) are believed<br />
to be in need <strong>of</strong> improvement. Public transport service gaps with<br />
infrequent services and indirect service routes leave public<br />
transport as a fairly undesirable option. Public Transport is<br />
controlled by the Public Transport Authority (PTA), and thus is out<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s control. However, the <strong>City</strong> can play an advocacy role<br />
for the local community by providing the PTA with information on<br />
gaps in the service and needs for improvement. Creation <strong>of</strong> an ideal<br />
public transport system however is a difficult goal to achieve, as not<br />
all gaps in the network are viable to fill. Public transport needs to<br />
remain affordable and be efficient, so not all streets can be served.<br />
This is where the <strong>City</strong>’s footpath and cycle path plans are important,<br />
for the integration <strong>of</strong> these with public transport, particularly in<br />
relation to routes to key destinations (transport/land use<br />
integration), is part <strong>of</strong> a complete picture <strong>of</strong> a sustainable integrated<br />
transport network.<br />
Improved <strong>Local</strong> Parking<br />
Due to the high levels <strong>of</strong> car use within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, local parking<br />
access and safety has become a concern to the community.<br />
Through the development <strong>of</strong> improved community connectivity and<br />
transport networks in addition to safe accessibility to various<br />
transport modes, car dependence will inevitably decrease, reducing<br />
pressure on parking needs. However, some car use will inevitably<br />
continue in the short term at least, and management <strong>of</strong> this issue,<br />
particularly in relation to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, must be<br />
addressed through any major developments or redevelopment in<br />
the area.<br />
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Transport and Movement Network Outcomes to Achieve<br />
Desired Outcome for the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Outcome 1<br />
The Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong> is a model <strong>of</strong> sustainability<br />
through its sustainable transport behaviour, as people are able to<br />
travel across and through the area on foot, bicycle and by public<br />
transport.<br />
Examples <strong>of</strong> current or potential actions to achieve this outcome<br />
• The <strong>City</strong>’s TravelSmart <strong>of</strong>ficer continues to provide advice and<br />
programs promoting and encouraging sustainable transport use<br />
within the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
• Ensure adequate footpaths are provided as a result <strong>of</strong> the Strategic<br />
Footpath Review<br />
• Promote and Strengthen Public Transport options in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Outcome 2<br />
The transport network is safe for all users, with good<br />
maintenance, traffic management, streetscapes and building<br />
design contributing to people’s sense <strong>of</strong> security.<br />
Outcome 3<br />
An integrated transport network results in well connected<br />
pedestrian and cycle paths, integration <strong>of</strong> different modes <strong>of</strong><br />
transport, and integration <strong>of</strong> transport with key locations.<br />
Outcome 4<br />
Parking management, access and safety issues are addressed<br />
through major developments and redevelopments within the<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong>.<br />
• Investigate the possibility <strong>of</strong> creating or incorporating Crime<br />
Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidelines for new<br />
development in the area<br />
• Continue to implement the Streetscape Upgrade program<br />
• Continue to liaise with TransPerth, providing input and advocating<br />
for community needs<br />
• Develop an implementation plan for the city-wide Integrated<br />
Transport Strategy<br />
• Ensure any new development at key locations is accessible to<br />
public transportation and well connected to existing foot and cycle<br />
paths<br />
• Consider footpath and cycle path access to train stations and shops<br />
through the Strategic Footpath Review and Cycle Facility Audit<br />
• The <strong>City</strong> works closely with any new or redevelopment around the<br />
Karrinyup Regional Centre, to ensure sufficient parking is provided<br />
• Continue to develop a car parking strategy for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong><br />
• Promote the <strong>City</strong>’s Community Safety and driving safety information<br />
through displays at local events and shopping centres<br />
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Part 6:<br />
Key Opportunities<br />
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Part 7:<br />
Appendices<br />
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Appendix 1 - Flora <strong>of</strong> the Karrinyup-Gwelup <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Upper Storey<br />
Vegetation<br />
Mid‐Storey<br />
Vegetation<br />
Understorey<br />
Vegetation<br />
Grey– White Sands Grey‐Brown Sands Grey‐Black Sands Spearwood Yellow<br />
Sands<br />
Summer‐ scented‐ wattle Marri<br />
Swamp Sheoak<br />
Candle Banksia<br />
WA Flooded Gum<br />
Swamp Sheoak<br />
Tree‐ smokebush<br />
Red heart<br />
Two‐leaf‐hakia<br />
Rare Bitter Bush<br />
Native Cranberry<br />
Snakebush<br />
Hairy Yellow Pea<br />
Pixie mops<br />
Wedding bush<br />
WA Christmas Tree<br />
Dune Sheoak<br />
Honey Bush<br />
Marno<br />
Blood root<br />
Swan River Myrtle<br />
Swamp‐ Peppermint<br />
Swishbush<br />
Swamp pea<br />
Swamp tea‐tree<br />
Rigid Wattle<br />
Green Stinkwood<br />
Snotty Gobble<br />
Swan River Myrtle<br />
Within all planting zones<br />
Common Sheoak<br />
Tuart<br />
Jarrah<br />
Prickly Bark<br />
Firewood Banksia<br />
Orange Banksia<br />
Harsh Hakea<br />
Balga<br />
Zamia Palm<br />
Prickly moses<br />
Red & green kangaroo paw<br />
Couch honeypot<br />
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