Yanchep National Park Management Plan 1989-1999

an important tourist destination, with 34 percent of visitors from interstate and overseas (as revealed
in the 1987 visitor survey).
Although satisfaction and positive feelings about the Park have been expressed by many visitors
there has also been an expression by the local community that the Park warrants upgrading and
improving.
The recreation area was developed in the 1930s, and the cultural significance of the buildings in the
Park has been recognised by the National Trust of W.A., which has classified a number of the
buildings. Because there have been many changes in the structure, functions and habits of society
since the 1930s the design and layout of the recreation area needs to be improved to cater for the
demands of the 1990s.
As part of the planning process two consultant landscape architects were engaged to prepare a master
plan for the recreation area in conjunction with the planning team, to try to resolve these conflicts
and to plan for future demands.
In preparing this plan the planning team has a long term vision for the Park; to initiate changes now
to resolve present conflicts, and also to plan for future demands, opportunities and conflicts. As the
population of the Perth Metropolitan Area increases over the next 20 to 30 years (it is estimated by
about 663,300 by the year 2021, SPC 1987) including an increase in the City of Wanneroo by about
145,000 people (SPC 1987) (combined, 65% of visitors to the Park are from these two areas) there
will be increasing demand on the recreation facilities of the Park and pressures on the natural
environment. This plan is the first stage of a 20 year plan, which will require ongoing review.
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