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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
North ForrestdaleStage 2 advancedNorth Forrestdale is Armadale’s premier newresidential area, which over the next 10-20years will house around 20,000 people.Commencing in 2005, stage one exceededall market expectations with strong demandfor lots.Now the second stage of this redevelopmentis progressing, receiving Council approval torezone at its meeting on Monday 19 February.The stage two rezoning of over 100 hectaresnear the intersection of Nicholson andArmadale Roads to ‘Urban Developmentzone’ will help satisfy the high demand fornew home sites.The rezoning is currently with the Ministerfor Planning and Infrastructure, AlannahMacTiernan, for final approval prior tocommencement of detailed structureplanning, which will provide the layout ofparks, schools, shops and houses.“The development of North Forrestdale atour western gateway is an exciting newchapter in the development of the City ofArmadale and is evidence of a growingconfidence in Armadale’s future,” said MayorLinton Reynolds.“The rezoning of stage two will allow thecreation of about 1000 additional new homesites over the next seven years to housearound 2,500 new residents.”Mayor’s MessageI am thrilled with the success of the lively and colourfulMinnawarra Festival, and the high-calibre artworks ondisplay as part of the Minnawarra Art Award.It was fantastic to see the crowds enjoying the coolerweather during the two-day festival and for them to betreated to a variety of multi-cultural acts.COMMUNITY NEWSThe many excellent artists from around the State who exhibited in the ArtAward contributed towards spreading the word about what a great placeArmadale is; this top quality exhibition is just one of many attractions thatArmadale has to offer.You will all by now be aware that Armadale’s population is set to increasequite rapidly, especially with the developments planned in Wungong/Brookdale and North Forrestdale, and this explains the high level of buildingactivity in our major town centres of Armadale and Kelmscott.Residents can now be very proud of the world class facility being developedby the state government at Champion Lakes, and I’m really looking forwardto the opening Regatta on Sunday April 29. It will attract canoeing, rowingand dragon boat enthusiasts from around WA so I encourage you all to getalong to what promises to be another high-quality, colourful event.Cr Linton Reynolds, AM JPCity of Armadale MayorArmadale’s ‘Battle of the Brekky School Cook Off’In celebration of National Youth Week, theCity of Armadale, in partnership with theSouth Metropolitan Area Health Service,organised a ‘Battle of the Brekky SchoolCook Off’ in March amongst homeeconomics students from several localhigh schools.The competing schools includedCecil Andrews SHS, Armadale SHS,Roleystone DHS, Armadale ChristianCollege, Dale Christian College andKelmscott SHS.The students had to create a nutritiousbreakfast incorporating four challengeingredients, and present it for judging atthe Armadale City Shopping Centre onFriday 23 March. Dishes were judged onnutrition, presentation, creativity, taste anduse of challenge ingredients.Roleystone DHS took out first prize withCecil Andrews SHS coming second.Well known chef, Peter Manifis, workedwith the students to assist them preparefor the competition, and he also promotedcareers in the hospitality industry and ahealthy eating message to students.The event was sponsored by ArmadaleCity Shopping Centre, IGA, MLA, VineLeaves and Alinta Gas. Prizes includedrestaurant vouchers, cook books and a$200 Shopping Centre voucher for thewinning team.National Youth Week runs from 14 - 22April.NEWS FROM THE CITY OF ARMADALECITY VIEWS
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