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COMMUNITY NEWSWungong/Brookdaleredevelopment advancesArmadale CEO, Ray Tame, and key Citystaff recently participated in a planningand vision workshop for the exciting newgrowth area of Wungong and Brookdale.In an introduction to the forum, the CEOpointed out that the area will eventuallyhave up to 40,000 new residents, apopulation almost equivalent to the City ofBunbury. “By the year 2031, thepopulation of Forrestdale and Wungongwill have increased by 65,000, whichmeans Armadale will have more thandoubled in size. This will provide thedemand and support needed for our Citycentre’s commerce and infrastructure.”The first stage of Brookdale’s “rebirth” islikely to be a joint venture between theState Government’s Department ofHousing & Works (DHW) and leading landdeveloper, Stockland.Under the Armadale RedevelopmentAuthority’s (ARA) Masterplan, the jointventure area of 311ha south of ForrestRoad will potentially create nearly 3,000lots. The Masterplan celebrates the area’snatural features, including the WungongRiver, and will be based on cutting edgepractices in water re-use, conservationand urban design.The workshop involved selectedspecialists from all over Australia and stafffrom DHW, City of Armadale, ARA andStockland.“The forum was warned that it wasimperative this new growth area wascreated with cautious optimism. Whilst thedevelopment of the area was essential tothe region’s sustainability, it was importantnot to create a community where demandexceeds its capacity to pay.”“This is an exciting new phase inArmadale’s history,” Mr Tame said.“We welcome Stockland to continue thequality work they have presented in NorthForrestdale, and look forward to the first9080706050403020100Armadale Population growth (000s)2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031n Brookdale n North Forrestdale n The resthousing lots coming on stream by the endof next year.”“The Wungong Urban Water Project isalready nationally recognised through theCSIRO’s ‘Healthy Country’ nationalresearch project.”“It will become the south-east’s EllenBrook, but be only 5 minutes from ourregional centre.”“The partners involved here have anopportunity to be part of Australian (if notworld) best practice in communitycreation.”Westfield residents ‘Meat’ in the StreetWestfield residents recently enjoyed aseries of ‘Meat in the Street’ sausagesizzles with councillors and the communitydevelopment team.Four sausage sizzles took place inFebruary and March, each at a differentstreet in Westfield.It was a terrific opportunity for CrReynolds, Cr Stewart and Cr Scidone tochat to the locals over a BBQ, and therewere fun activities for the kids too.The ‘Meat in the Street’ get-togethers arean informal way for residents to get toknow each other and brainstorm ways toimprove their community.They follow similar community days heldlast year.For further enquires, please contact theCity’s Community Development team on9399 0111.CITY VIEWSNEWS FROM THE CITY OF ARMADALE