Peel Region Wins WA's Celebrity Signature Dish

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Peel region wins WA’s Celebrity Signature Dish Thriving industry: Transforming Peel’s workforce to meet future opportunities

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Chairman’s Welcome Peel Development Commission Board Mr Paul Fitzpatrick (Chairman) Dr Peter Hick In this issue Dr Sue Fyfe (Deputy Chair) Mr David Napoli On 1 July 2017, the Mr John Erren Prof Andrew Taggart Peel Development Cr Christine Germain Mayor Marina Vergone CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME 1 Ms Maree Gooch Commission began a new era. Our stated CEO’S MANAGEMENT REPORT 2 Peel Development Commission Staff vision, that the Peel is a THRIVING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4 Andrew Ward Chief Executive Officer progressive, prosperous E [email protected] and dynamic region with David Arkwright Principal Program Officer, Transform Peel ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE 20 E [email protected] a culture of care, is now Kelvin Barr Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development E [email protected] aligned with the State BOARD Q&A 33 Our vision: Kathleen Butler Finance and Administration Officer Government’s refreshed Peel is a progressive, [email protected] E approach to regional prosperous and STAFF PROFILE Q&A 34 Linda Cunningham Program Director, Transform Peel dynamic region with a E [email protected] development. culture of care. Brett Dunn Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development

RECIPES 36 E [email protected] The government’s enhancements to Janine Hatch Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development the State’s public sector mean we E [email protected] are now a part of the Department Simone Hutton Grants and Projects Officer of Primary Industries and Regional E [email protected] Development. This new portfolio was Ralph Addis and Paul Fitzpatrick. As we begin our new phase and Mia Lacy Corporate Communications Co-ordinator formed through the amalgamation E [email protected] commence a new financial year, of the Departments of Agriculture & Adrian Parker Director Economic and Regional Development and, by integration, we will be able to we have successfully implemented E [email protected] Food, Fisheries, Regional Development leverage our capabilities and strengths the Peel Regional Investment and the nine Regional Development Carolina Renyut Customer Service Officer and, I believe, be a part of something Blueprint’s priority programs and E [email protected] Commissions. bigger and broader. We will influence projects for 2016–2017 and reviewed Victor Smith Corporate Services Manager debate centrally, and be aligned these objectively against our revised Peel Development Commission E [email protected] Through this change, the with a common agenda which is co- 2016–2019 Strategic Plan. Currently, 45 Mandurah Terrace (PO Box 543) Larissa Stacy Finance and Administration Officer State Government will create operatively designed and owned. 25 of the 84 initiatives identified in Mandurah Western Australia 6210 E [email protected] a collaborative department the Blueprint are underway, and Phone: (08) 9535 4140 Kristie Tonkin Principal Officer Industry, The Commission’s stated purpose focused on whole-of- 17 concept briefs and six business Fax: (08) 9535 2119 Skills and Regional Capability — connecting communities, the cases developed in partnership with E [email protected] Email: [email protected] government objectives and environment and industry to generate proponents have been completed. Cover: Launch of WA’s Kylie Wilson Executive Officer to CEO innovative solutions and promote Celebrity Signature Dish. www.peel.wa.gov.au deliver services in a more L–R Chef Caroline Taylor, E [email protected] sustainable economic and social We are celebrating and shaping Chef Ollie Gould, Agriculture www.facebook.com/ efficient and effective way. development — will be enhanced change — please join us as we progress and Food Minister Alannah Publisher MacTiernan, Mark Gibson, peeldevelopmentcommission The Peel Development Commission by being a part of the new portfolio. forward together as a region. Chef Kenny McHardy. Image Peel Development Commission Our core values of leadership, by Peter Maloney https://twitter.com/peeldc retains its identity with the same Paul Fitzpatrick board, location and contact details, collaboration, integrity, innovation, Editor and continues to play a significant role which we demonstrate in the Chairman Melissa Worthington | Cork and Cheese marketing + public relations in the regional development sector interactions with our communities, Peel Development Commission Disclaimer by working across all levels of Federal, stakeholders, partnerships and co- Graphic Designer The Western Australian Government is committed to quality services to State and local government. workers, enable us to make decisions its customers and makes every attempt to ensure accuracy, currency and Josephine Eynaud | Redtail Graphic Design for the future, not just for today. reliability of the data contained in these documents. However, changes We embrace the stewardship and Did you know? in circumstances after the time of publication may affect the quality of future opportunity presented by Working together with the this information. Confirmation of the information may be sought from The WA Celebrity Signature Dish this amalgamation which I believe Department of Primary Industries originating bodies or departments providing the information. win further opens the way for the will modernise the portfolio and and Regional Development, we will Peel Development Commission is a statutory authority Peel to increase paddock-to-plate build capacity overall in the public build the Peel’s capacity for economic established in 1993 by the Western Australian State tourism visitation capacity and for Government under the Regional Development Commissions sector. Regional issues will be highly growth and regional jobs — two key our produce to feature on more Act 1993. The Commission is one of nine regional development significant to the State Government’s pillars which underpin our game- and more WA menus. commissions across the State, each established and operating new ‘whole of government’ approach changing Transform Peel program. under the same legislation.

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WORDS & IMAGES | Peel Development The Commission also continues to through innovation and a focus on Report Commission report to the Hon Alannah MacTiernan investing in science. MLC, Minister for Regional Development The new Department of Primary Our Strategic Plan is based on the delegation to the Federal Government and Agriculture and Food and Minister As we farewell the Industries and Regional Development Commission’s knowledge of the for ongoing funding for Transform Assisting the Minister for State draws together the former financial year and region’s aspirations for the future, Peel and in initiating the region’s new Development, Jobs and Trade. departments of Agriculture and Food, begin a new era for the our application of best practice science knowledge council. I also in regional development, and our had the privilege of being accepted In May 2017, we hosted a visit to the Fisheries, Regional Development Commission, I would like focus on delivering outcomes. The onto the RDA Peel Board as a new region by the Minister where she met and the staff of the nine Regional with our staff and Board members Development Commissions. Commission’s commitment to our committee member this year. to firstly acknowledge the and we were pleased to have the Regional Investment Blueprint Primary Industries and Regional Transform Peel, our $49.3 million opportunity to brief her on current tremendous contribution 2050 remains and this document Development acting Director General program which will culminate in issues and projects in the Peel. provides a critical driver for activities Ralph Addis said the new agency made individually 2050 with an economic output of From 1 July 2017, and priorities in the region. The $1.2 billion per annum and 33,000 new The Minister also met with Regional would capitalise on opportunities to and collaboratively by Board recently completed a yearly jobs, is operating with an increased staff from the Peel Development Australia and the City of collaborate to deliver a strong, well our staff, Chairman, evaluation review of the Commission’s focus on investment attraction and Development Mandurah before holding a community equipped service to industry and the performance against the Blueprint we recently completed a workforce forum at Bendigo Bank Stadium which WA community. board members and indicators with results and progress skills analysis to determine how to Commission have was well attended by over 100 of the “The new department stakeholders in the Peel proving very positive. accommodate future workforce needs amalgamated with the Peel’s stakeholders and residents. for the program. Progress on the is committed to all its This quarter, we have Commission chairman Paul over the past few months. Transform Peel program has been new Department of Fitzpatrick welcomed the Minister to stakeholders and will continue delivered the Draft Peel possible with the collaboration and the Peel region. The Commission is indeed embracing Primary Industries and to play a pivotal role in Equine Strategy and input by our main project partners change, and this has been occurring LandCorp, Department of Primary Regional Development. “There was a good mix of questions supporting the growth and incrementally with the Machinery progressed the Peel Tourism raised varying from payroll tax issues, prosperity of the agriculture Industries and Regional Development, The revised portfolio is part of the of Government changes and Economic Development to innovative agricultural methods, and Department of Water and State Government’s commitment and fisheries industries, as our amalgamation into the new education and local employment Infrastructure Strategy. Environmental Regulation. to create a more efficient public well as regional communities,” Department of Primary Industries and opportunities, youth suicide and Concurrently we are engaged, together Our commitment to the environment service, which sees the sector’s Regional Development. mental health. Minister MacTiernan Mr Addis said. with key Peel stakeholders, on the is ongoing through our work with the existing 41 State Government enjoyed the community event and “While the name has changed and You’ll note the changes on our Regional Centres Program for City of Peel-Harvey Catchment Council and departments reduced to 25. The Peel demonstrated her experience and all staff are now working for the one website home page, with two new Mandurah and Shire of Murray. The Peel-Harvey Estuary Management Development Commission retains extensive knowledge of regional department, the transition process portals linking to current lists of State Chairman and I have also been busy Committee to develop initiatives its identity with the same board, development,” he said. location and contact details, and to fully integrate the systems and Government jobs and tenders in the forming relationships with the new which protect and rehabilitate the incoming government local members catchments within Peel. continues to play a significant role in The Minister is committed to creating services will take a phased approach Peel region. This will enable regional providing a number of incoming the regional development sector by economic opportunity in our regional over the next 12 months or so. During businesses and job seekers to have Of particular significance to the government briefings to them. working across all levels of Federal, areas as well as bringing WA’s this time it will be business as usual for easier access to information about Commission this quarter has been State and local government. agricultural sector into the 21st century most of our staff, who will continue to these jobs and tenders, and will We have adopted a strong regional the completion of a feasibility study work closely with valued industry and increase economic development and leadership position by presenting at into Smart Urban Farm Factories community partners.” the Peel Jobs Forum, chairing the Peel in partnership with the Singapore employment across the Peel. Mr Addis said stakeholders across the Workforce Alliance and supporting Centre for Research Innovation various industry sectors and regions Over the past year, our organisational key regional organsiations as diverse Productivity and Technology and the would be kept well informed about capacity has increased with as Peel Says No to Violence, Hotham joint partnership developing the C.Y. developments during the transition restructuring, refined governance and Williams Economic Development O’Connor Centre for Innovation in process and were encouraged to keep strategic planning and the gains are Alliance, MAPTO, Peel Regional Agriculture at North Dandalup. the lines of communication open. reflected in reviews and indeed our Leaders Forum and the Peel Early It has been a highly productive period recent stakeholder satisfaction survey Years Collective to name a few. The for the Commission and I hope you “This process provides us with a unique score of 86%. We strive to continue to Commission has also participated in a enjoy this 2017 Spring/Summer edition opportunity to build a new modern, improve, with a recent organisational number of workshops and meetings of our Peel Magazine. innovative and relevant public service excellence workshop resetting the focussed on information sharing Minister Alannah MacTiernan, agency that both meets the needs of Andrew Ward current clients, as well as opens up goals and priorities of our 2016–19 across other regional Commissions pictured with Minister David such as the South-West; Pilbara and Templeman and the Peel opportunities to pursue greater benefits Strategic Plan. Chief Executive Officer Wheatbelt. We have worked closely Peel Development Commission Development Commission Board for the state in the future,” he said. with RDA Peel in a collaborative members and CEO in May 2017.

Thriving Industry 3.0 TOURISM EXCELLENCE Jobs Forum overview A wide cross section 2.0 of the community WORDS | Peel Regional Investment AGRICULTURE VISION 4.0 attended the forum & FOOD CAPABLE Blueprint The Peel is a PEOPLE held in June. OUR GOAL TO 2050 INNOVATION | Mia Lacy, Peel progressive, prosperous WORDS & IMAGES Development Commission and dynamic region The Peel’s industries with a culture of care. As outlined in the Peel and businesses are Regional Investment diverse, globally competitive and part 1.0 5.0 Blueprint the Peel THRIVING STRONG & of an economy that has INDUSTRY RESILIENT population is expected to raised incomes and COMMUNITIES Jobs forum seeks grow to 444,000 by 2050. living standards for all. With this growth there will be a forward path requirement for 78,352 new jobs to maintain an employment self– OBJECTIVES sufficiency target of 78.5%. Mandurah’s political, community and industry leaders • New and expanded market opportunities Sources of future job creation are joined forces with concerned parents and job seekers projected to occur through population • An integrated network of regional towns and communities to tackle the issues obstructing employment growth driven employment in industries such • Positioned as the premier region for the expansion of the equine industry in the Peel at a Jobs Forum held in June. as healthcare and social assistance, education, training and retail trade. The Jobs Forum was jointly organised are fully engaged to defining long term Strategic employment growth is IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR NETWORK OF STAKEHOLDERS and supported by Mandurah MLA solutions to Peel’s unemployment with expected to occur in export industries WE HAVE: David Templeman, Dawesville MLA large scale projects such as Transform such as mining, food and producer ∙∙ Attracted $49.3m Royalties for Regions funding for the Transform Peel Zak Kirkup and Andrew Hastie, Peel which will deliver 33,000 new services industries such as research, Dawesville MLA Zak Kirkup and Mandurah program phase one, incorporating Peel Business Park Member for Canning. jobs at capacity. The Jobs Forum was MLA David Templeman. universities and professional services. ∙∙ Supported the development of an integrated network of regional towns highly significant in examining barriers through: With Mandurah’s high identified by community members and If the Peel is to remain to working together to enhance job —— contributions towards major infrastructure projects such as the rate of unemployment current employers,” said Andrew Ward. economically competitive and creation opportunities in the region. Mandurah Traffic Bridge by securing $8.8 million through RfR acknowledged as a The forum noted that there was no maintain employment self- “It was extremely positive to see —— through funding and assisting local governments and community ‘silver bullet’ to the solution, and bipartisan issue, the forum both Mr Templeman and Mr Kirkup sufficiency targets, it needs organisations grow the attractiveness of their towns by supporting together the participants helped to was convened to identify collaborating on a forum seeking to diversify its economy. revitalisation and space activation projects identify a list of issues which they felt —— emergency services requirements in Waroona and water tanks in potential solutions from the solutions to this key issue for Our Blueprint confirms that this can needed to be addressed by local, State Jarradale for fire fighting will contribute to community safety 150 attendees. Mandurah and the Peel to come up occur through a focus on: and Federal governments working with a road map for tackling the issue —— community, sport and recreation facility enhancements create A range of businesses and together with the community. of endemic high unemployment. ∙∙ Protecting our existing capital base better facilities and enjoyment for locals and visitors, and bring about organisations from across the Peel We also need to know what types of and associated businesses and economic growth through improved community confidence Opportunities to learn a trade locally, industries; community were represented the need for a full scale university jobs and skills people will need in the —— supporting festivals, food fairs and tourism opportunities have all including City of Mandurah, the Shires ∙∙ Expanding industry sectors that in the region, the idea of relocating coming years and it is excellent to contributed to improving capacity for business to thrive of Murray and Serpentine Jarrahdale, are of strategic importance to the government departments to the see the work the Peel Development non-government and education State; and region, reducing ‘red tape’ on licensing Commission is achieving around IN 2017–18, IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR NETWORK OF organisations, skills providers and and governance and Mandurah’s workforce skills analysis for their ∙∙ Building new industry sectors. STAKEHOLDERS WE WILL: community representatives. population matrix weighted with an Transform Peel program,” said Rhys ∙∙ Research the strategic shift of industries to the peri-urban area A number of actions have been Peel Development Commission CEO ageing workforce were noted by the Williams. ∙∙ Finalise the Peel Regional Equine Strategy undertaken in progression of these Andrew Ward joined the Jobs Forum participants. ∙ Facilitate the establishment of new businesses and industries goals with a selection outlined in this ∙ event as a presenter. MORE INFORMATION edition of Peel magazine including the ∙∙ Continue to contribute to the development of an integrated network of The event was facilitated by Rhys Contact the Peel Development following objectives: regional towns through RCDP and sub-regional economic plans “Around 20,000 people drive out of the Williams, CEO of Make Place, who Commission on (08) 9535 4140 or email region to work elsewhere every day. We encouraged the audience to commit [email protected]

network of trails from 125 kilometres across nine sites to 575 kilometres across 24 sites. Priority trail sites identified were Perth Hills, Wungong and Dwellingup. Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said the goal was to provide exceptional experiences for mountain bikers while also protecting the natural environment by creating a diverse mix of trail types and Launch mountain biking centres. Perth and Peel Mountain Bike “The Perth and Peel regions include Master Plan. some of the most unique and picturesque landscapes in the world, so today we are really focused on making the environment the motivation for people seeking adventure-based tourism,” he said. Sport and Recreation Minister Peta Demidenko (WestCycle), with Mick Murray noted the plan also Mick Murray, Logan Howlett and encouraged people to get outdoors TOP: Duncan Ord, Paul Fitzpatrick, Mick and a bridge over the river connecting Stephen Dawson. Murray, Logan Howlett and Stephen Dawson. and participate. trails will result in capacity to grow LEFT: Stuart Harrison, Kelvin Barr and Ewen visitor numbers by 20%. The business “Creating more urban and MacGregor. case reports $9.2 million extra direct bushland trails that are easy ABOVE: Carol Reeve-Fowkes and Charles spend by trail users with $16 million Sullivan. Mountain bike plan boost for to access from metropolitan total impact on the broader economy. areas will not only encourage canoeing and four-wheel driving. The An estimated 210 construction jobs will business case proposes Dwellingup be created with 80 ongoing jobs for Dwellingup local participation, but be upgraded to a Trails Town with the investment of $13.2 million of which open up new tourism and appropriate facilities to support this nearly $12 million has been identified economic opportunities for formal designation with mountain in the business case as being requested Dwellingup is set to be Barr Principal Officer, Economic and bike trails being constructed to meet through grant funding.” WORDS | Mia Lacy, Peel Development Regional Development, said estimates the State,” he said. Commission national and international competition a major beneficiary of by WestCycle put the economic WestCycle is the peak body for cycling standards,” Kelvin Barr said. IMAGES | Mia Lacy and WestCycle MORE INFORMATION benefit to Dwellingup at $16 million throughout Western Australia and the economic benefits WestCycle Project Manager Peta For more information regarding the per annum. engaged widely with stakeholders, Perth & Peel Mountain Bike Master of the burgeoning global Demidenko commented, “Upgrading including the Commission, in Plan visit westcycle.org.au/cycling- of the Dwellingup trails will deliver mountain bike trails “The number one priority developing this master plan. The development-perth-peel-bike or contact 80kms of mountain bike trails coupled of our Tourism Economic Commission identified the Dwellingup the Peel Development Commission on industry. with 28kms of walk trails, canoe launch (08) 9535 4140 or email kelvin.barr@peel. Trails and Adventure Hub project Development Infrastructure and retrieval points on the Murray river wa.gov.au The exhilaration experienced by fans Strategy aligns with the as the highest priority in the Peel of mountain biking has elevated the Tourism Economic Development industry to its status as one of the direction set in this Master Infrastructure Strategy. Kelvin Barr fastest growing recreational pursuits in Plan, particularly with the believes the project outcomes will Did you know? the world. A new master plan to guide development of Dwellingup provide an environment for hard and soft adventure seekers to enjoy. The recent announcement of support by the federal government’s Building strategic investment to maximise as an Adventure Trails Centre the benefits of the industry to the Dwellingup also offers opportunities Better Regions Fund of the Dwellingup National Trails Centre will contribute Perth and Peel regions developed and Trails Town,” said Paul for those seeking passive pursuits such considerably to part of the bigger tourism plan to transform Dwellingup into a by WestCycle, State and local Fitzpatrick. as arts, culture and history. world class trails hub. This $1.7 million commitment from the Building Better governments and key stakeholders Regions Fund will redevelop the Dwellingup Visitors Centre to provide services The Perth and Peel Mountain “The Commission, Department of Parks was launched in July at Manning Park and facilities to users of the trails and contribute significantly to the Peel Bike Master Plan, was launched and Wildlife and the Shire of Murray in the City of Cockburn. region’s profile as an adventure tourism destination. It is projected to deliver by Environment Minister Stephen have been progressing the proposal for $97.5 million to Dwellingup’s economy over the next 30 years and will create Peel Development Commission Dawson MLC and Sport and the town of Dwellingup and surrounds an estimated 59 full-time jobs delivering local content and local projects to Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick, who Recreation Minister Mick Murray MLA, to establish facilities and trails for the Peel region. attended the launch with Kelvin and proposes expanding the current mountain biking, walking, running,

Boddington Community consultation WORDS | Kelvin Barr, Peel Development Commission In Boddington, the ‘City Precinct for this project was Activation Nodes’ project aims IMAGES | Shire of Murray, Josh undertaken through the Cowling, City of Mandurah and Peel to change the streetscape from Development Commission a barren, uninviting, pedestrian Boddington SuperTown wasteland into a vibrant place where Growth Plan and the related There is a range of people want to stop and enjoy. Boddington Economic different views on what The construction of nodes is designed Development Strategy. to make the streetscape more The activation will connect the town revitalisation is when appealing, facilitating social interaction Space activation of centre with new attractions, linking among locals and offering welcoming the Eastern Foreshore it comes to regional the main street retail/commercial/ spaces for visitors and tourists to rest will enable people to civic precinct to the Hotham River, development, whether and refresh. The nodes are designed to take a moment and the re-purposed community hub it’s a town, locality or facilitate the display of public art and enjoy our beautiful which is the Old School incorporating waterfront. landmark. wayfinding information panels.

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SCULPTURE No 1 sails or other simple low stone gabion walls water based PUBLIC ART Mandurah along Mandurah Terrace and develop to move there. Community pride Public Art/Entry & starting point for structures to provide B A N N I S T E R R O A D where close to road element & starting point different forms of entertainment such Statement river connection trail shade where required for water story trail and access to well-appointed public The community consultation phase for the foreshore concept plan into a final as the Winter Wonderland event in n o r t h e r n t h r e s h o l d the Mandurah Central Revitalisation design plan. These are the next steps early August which saw locals and places are seen as attractions for new streetscape element, incorporating public art & shaded seating residents and meeting the needs and Strategy, Mandurah Waterfront 2006, in progressing this significant and visitors alike skate on the ice and expectations, as much as possible, of Figure 1 Boddington main street vision identified a vision for Mandurah to publicly supported rejuvenation of the stay on to enjoy the local hospitality. existing residents. Source: Shire of Boddington be: ‘The Waterfront capital of the Peel foreshore area. As the foreshore redevelopment

Nutraceutical progresses, usage and interest is As a further aspect of the Pinjarra Substantial pre-planning of the site predicted to create many more revitalisation, the Shire, in consultation and the surrounding foreshore land The Nutraceutical sector is one of the fastest growing similar opportunities to broaden the with residents, has developed a has since been undertaken with industries globally bridging type of entertainment, functions and masterplan for the Murray River extensive engagement with the food and pharmaceutical events which will come along. This Foreshore which includes the community. The outcome of this Medicinal industries. Manuka honey will be an important type of activity strengthens the strong redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel. pre-planning demonstrated a clear Science based evidence component in the sector linkages between space activation or preference to re-establish a family Manuka of Manuka is proven and After 136 years of continuous revitalisation and economic growth friendly food and beverage business is increasingly accepted operation, the Exchange Hotel had leading to significant growth and jobs. with ancillary activities on the site. fallen into disrepair and closed to in the use of Manuka based It also indicated a clear preference creams, gels and bandages Pharmaceutical Pinjarra trade in 2008. In 2012, the Shire for wound, burn, post- toward restoring and enhancing the honey Manuka based eczema, acquired the site to add to the area of surgery and chronic skin The main street of Pinjarra forms part significant heritage elements of the acne treatment, dermatitis, public foreshore within the town and ulcer treatment of the South Western Highway, a key site in any redevelopment. lozenges and nasal to help facilitate the redevelopment WORDS | Dave Arkwright, Peel sprays have recently been road linking Perth with the regional of this prominent site which was Consistent with the outcome of the Development Commission and Paul developed in the market, city of Bunbury and the state’s popular Callander, ManukaLife Cosmetics with a variety of additional detracting from the character and site master planning, an ‘Expressions products yet to become South West region. Manuka based skin amenity of the town. of Interest’ process was initiated IMAGES | ManukaLife widely available treatment products are Pinjarra is currently the focus of by the Shire seeking commercial increasing demand for a revitalisation program and will Developments on the site aim development options for the site premium quality Manuka, benefit over the next few years from which would achieve optimum public There are significant plans In 2016, ManukaLife planted with facial creams, masks to create an attractive, vibrant and peels & exfoliators substantial planned public investment and sustainable foreshore benefit through a balance of activating for the development of 150 hectares and has commenced rapidly expanding in key in streetscapes, community buildings, the site and surrounding public planting a further 500 hectares of the markets public spaces and the river foreshore, precinct for Pinjarra by spaces, restoring and reusing the Manuka honey in the Leptospermum plant species across all aimed at enhancing the popularity establishing a continuous river significant heritage components of the Peel and South West of a limited number of sites in the Peel and attractiveness of the town. foreshore reserve within the hotel as part of the redevelopment. and South West, in share farming Figure 1 ManukaLife recognises the Design excellence which reflects and Western Australia, and it arrangements with landowners. next phase of development will see an Current plans include streetscaping town and adding to the width expansion in the proportion of Manuka reinforces the character of Pinjarra In 2018 ManukaLife has plans to Pinjarra Road to transform it from is intended that this area honey in the above four key sectors of the Murray River Square. town while achieving a long term a four lane utilitarian highway expand plantings by an additional Source: ManukaLife financial return were other high level will become a global character to an attractive two lane Parts of the Exchange Hotel 1000 hectares — this will deliver outcomes required by the Shire. The entry boulevard with underground buildings are some of the oldest centre of excellence for critical mass in honey supply and for Honey Bee Products would be outcome of all this planning and power, new roundabouts, narrower structures in the town and provides enable establishment of research and working to resolve current industry identified development opportunities the development of carriageways, cycle ways, on street an opportunity for the restoration of development (R&D), manufacturing problems that limited the value and will be announced shortly. parking, wider paths, street trees, this important heritage site and the premium quality Manuka and off take agreements. expansion of the honey bee products street furniture and public art. re-establishment of the use of the In the context of these three proposals, honey for the medical, industry. Dr Liz Barbour also said site, through a partnership with the the common linkages are master Manuka honey is useable that “Australia, especially Western private sector. planning, community consultation, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, across a growing number Australia, has one of the healthiest engagement and vision. Contingent honey bee populations in the world, Pinjarra foreshore. nutraceutical and of industry sectors with revitalisation projects is the need including cosmetics, so no antibiotics or chemicals from to not just create public facilities but to premium food industries. bee husbandry contaminate products. activate spaces that in turn will create medicinal, nutraceutical and This is the vision of the Western Whilst Australia is surrounded by economic activity to grow business Australia company ManukaLife, which pharmaceutical. bee disease, the worst have not yet and employment opportunities while reached our shores”. is focused on building a sustainable For example, in the medicinal sector, keeping the valued elements of honey industry of propagation, scientific studies have shown that The CRC will align with Australia’s community and lifestyle. plantations, growers, apiarists, product Manuka is effective in preventing ‘clean and green’ marketing focus processing and manufacturing and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus and this will be supported by the MORE INFORMATION downstream product and distribution Aurens (MRSA) superbugs. Bacterial development of a ‘chain of custody’ For further information contact the channels — creating an efficient sepsis kills 170 Australians a week and from the bush to product. Peel Development Commission on commercial model. costs more than $1 billion in direct (08) 9535 4140 or email kelvin.barr@peel. The research network will be healthcare costs. In the US, costs are wa.gov.au ManukaLife and the Australian Federal expanded to include US, China and estimated at $34 billion per annum Government Rural Industries Research Europe so that international research with over 8 million hospital days and Development Corporation on disease genetic markers can be involved in sepsis cases. Did you know? (RIRDC), in collaboration with Kings integrated into the local honey bee Park Botanical Gardens, have entered ManukaLife is a core participant in population. Pinjarra was one of Western into a three year research agreement the recently established Honey Bee Australia’s very first to conduct plant breeding for high Cooperative Research Centre, led by MORE INFORMATION settlements. grade plants that will ensure superior the University of Western Australia. For further information email Paul genetics to supply high grade medical Dr Liz Barbour, from the UWA’s Office Callander [email protected] or visit: Manuka honey. of Research Enterprise, said the CRC www.manukalife.net.au

Emu Trail from Alcoa Australia for its nature playground, Boddington Gold for marketing brochures, Community Arts completes Forest Heritage Centre Network WA for community sculpture which enhances the outdoor environment, and welcome financial is a different quirky bird, and delivers support for its operation from the WORDS & IMAGES | Mia Lacy, Peel Wendy’s bright cheeky fun directly Development Commission Shire of Murray and the Dwellingup into the woodlands, making the easy Community Association. stroll from the town to the tourist When celebrated WA centre a celebration of art and nature. It operates with a local community- based ‘hands on’ 10 member board, Forest Heritage Centre Chair Sue Fyfe artist Wendy Binks four full-time and part-time staff and a said the opening of the Emu Trail in solid raft of local volunteers. bought a holiday home June capped a period of revitalisation in Dwellingup, little did and consolidation for the attraction. “We have been marking a few MORE INFORMATION she think years later she milestones over the past months, and The Forest Heritage Centre is located at 1 this one caps off what I like to refer to Acacia Rd Dwellingup WA. For more detail would be launching see www.forestheritagecentre.com.au as the ‘creative rebirth’ of our much- her quirky birds on a loved centre”. visual procession to the “We now have a high quality venue to award-winning attraction offer visitors. The striking new Emu nearby; The Forest Trail is very significant to our success as the Centre is a kilometre north of Heritage Centre. Dwellingup and hidden from view of visitors who enter Dwellingup on any The Emu Trail, which is designed to of the three major roads. The new trail usher visitors from the town centre ABOVE: Many guests including local vibrantly connects the Forest Heritage residents enjoyed the launch event. of Dwellingup along a wooded one Centre to the Dwellingup town kilometre path into the forest right centre and will certainly encourage About the artist up to the Centre, features ten of more visitation by making us much The Emu Trail follows both Wendy Binks’ character emus. Each more visible and encouraging visitors the road and footpath leading Wendy’s quirky and distinctive and trail networks. This superbly to photograph the signs and post, to the Centre so visitors will TOP: Sue Fyfe, Chair FHC, Premier Mark range of Australian animal designed Emu Trail will encourage McGowan, Robyn Clarke MLA and Shani designs is popular worldwide. BELOW: John Cusack and Wendy Binks at share and hashtag their photos be able to follow it by driving, more visitors and support local Holster. the launch. #EmuTrailWA.” Although best known for but tourists are encouraged businesses, creating more jobs and ABOVE: Some of Wendy’s designs her ‘emu with attitude’, her to walk or ride the easy trail. more opportunities for the residents incorporated with directional signage extensive range of printed of Dwellingup. The Forest Heritage for visitors. cards, magnets, mounted prints, “The bright emus are also cleverly Centre is a great example of a multi- children’s books, canvas prints positioned on local business premises faceted organisation that brings Peel Development Commission. This and original paintings depict a and the walk itself is made distinct social and economic benefits to its follows on from two previous Royalties menagerie of brightly coloured by emu footprints every five metres local community through the wide for Regions grants totalling $344,050 animal designs. to follow so no-one will stray from the spectrum of its operation,” he said. which have provided a bright new, path!” said Sue Fyfe. climate controlled space suitable for MORE INFORMATION As well as providing a gallery and artisans to work while they interact On a delightful Autumn day, Premier For further information visit retail shop for artisans and artists with the public, provide creative Mark McGowan and his family joined wendybinks.com.au or follow to showcase and sell their art, the workshops and environmental courses, the inaugural walk from Dwellingup Wendy via www.facebook.com/ Centre leases workspaces to create hold tours and display fine wood and StunnedEmuDesigns to the Forest Heritage Centre to opportunities for people to work in art exhibitions. launch the Emu Trail. Speaking to collaboration, conducts educational the Dwellingup residents, visitors tours and manages the Jarrah Forest The Centre can now and tourists at the Centre, he noted Lodge while running school camps host events with a new Did you know? how the new trail fitted into the State and environmental cultural and Government’s agenda of offering creative courses. amphitheatre and is on track The Forest Heritage Centre also unique experiences for domestic and to open a small café. offers basic accommodation international tourists. The Forest Heritage Centre was able to at the Jarrah Forest Lodge for commission Wendy Binks’ work and all The Forest Heritage Centre, which singles, families and groups. originally opened in 1994 as the “The newly released WA Strategic the elements of the Emu Trail thanks Visit the website for pricing and School of Fine Wood, attracts Trails Blueprint 2017–2021 highlights to a recent State Government Royalties booking information. opportunities to create trail towns for Regions grant of $35,350 from the community support with grants

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Peel region Peel Business Park: Peel region crowned beef was the hero ingredient An agri-business game changer in the winning 2017 Buy West Eat Best dish. WA’s Celebrity Signature WORDS AND IMAGES | CBRE/LandCorp

Interest is building in LandCorp’s Dish winner first stage release of Peel Business Park. Located 10km east of Mandurah, the industrial area is Raw Peel region ingredients used being designed to accommodate in the winning dish. agribusiness related, industry, training, research and development to this diverse region. Whilst we companies to provide new business | Nadine Heinen, Mandurah WORDS position the Peel as ‘Perth’s Natural and employment opportunities for and Peel Tourism Organisation Adventure Getaway’ in our tourism the Peel. IMAGES | Craig Kinder marketing initiatives, we also promote Model of the Peel Business Park, part of the amazing adventures of the palate Mark Gibson and Kenny McHardy practise LandCorp have appointed sales agents the Transform Peel program. Building on the success all over our tasty region. This campaign their dish. Phil Melville and Warick Irving of of their 2014 and 2015 was a great opportunity to position CBRE to seek industry, investor and The first stage could accommodate the region, its local produce and food campaign. I always generally thought development interest in the project’s a range of outcomes centered campaigns, this year Buy experiences on the map,” MAPTO CEO of the Peel in terms of coast, but the first precinct — a 120 hectare site. around the development of real-time Karen Priest said. more I found out… that’s one of the technology in agribusiness. West Eat Best extended reasons we selected beef as the hero Mr Melville said interest in the precinct its search beyond Media personality Mark Gibson, from ingredient, the further inland you go had already been received from “The agribusiness corporations and foreign governments amateur home cooks in Today Tonight was partnered with into the Peel the more there is, and sector is on the brink of Chef Kenny McHardy from Manuka Kenny showed me how to cook it in — highlighting the global appeal of the quest for WA’s best Woodfire Kitchen in Fremantle to the Peel Business Park. being revolutionised by such a great way.” “With the appointment of new represent Peel. “We could not have technology, with significant Celebrity Signature Dish. MAPTO liaised with the Peel “There is a strong bias toward Agriculture Minister Alannah had better ambassadors. Mark told Development Commission to facilitate attracting agribusiness related industry advancements in real-time MacTiernan, along with significant us that he is a regular visitor to the The State-wide cooking competition Kenny’s visit to the region and engage to the business park, with the initial technology positioned and strategic investments made region as his sister lives on Mandurah’s was officially launched on 1 May in with local producers, and organised a consultation phase generating interest recently by high profile investors in the beautiful canals and Kenny has been to minimise resourcing Perth and four of WA’s leading media, familiarisation visit for Amanda Carlin from potential investors focused on agribusiness sector, there is a lot of using local produce from our region and maximise output,” Mr lifestyle and sporting personalities who held the role of social media renewable energy, water treatment, confidence and support being shown at his restaurant for some time,” were chosen to compete in a cook-off influencer for the campaign resulting desalination, robotics/automation/ Melville explained. with capital flowing into the industry,” held at Elizabeth Quay to determine Ms Priest explained. communication, processing and in excellent coverage through her blog “Potential opportunities include the Mr Melville said. the winner. research,” Mr Melville said. The duo wowed the judging The Chef, his wife and their PERTHfect development and commercialisation “As such, we expect there will be life (see www.thechefhiswifeperth. With each celebrity contestant panel with their slow braised The project marked a major opportunity of technology that improves the interest from groups, including current representing one of the State’s com) with 10 timely articles for Western Australia’s agribusiness profitability of agribusiness from Harvey Beef shin with operators, international governments, four major food producing regions throughout the campaign period. industry along with supporting logistics producers to processors, integration investment funds and technology and roasted sweet potato, pickled of real time monitoring, automation/ including the Kimberley, Peel, Ms Priest commented, “We are so and industrial occupiers. education sectors that can undertake Southern Forests and Swan Valley; all robotics, advancement of food vegetables and Mundella pleased Kenny is planning to grow “This precinct will attract direct joint venture projects.” created, prepared and cooked a dish processing and manufacturing, yoghurt. A glass of Peel region the list of Peel sourced ingredients investment into the state’s that best represented the produce renewable energy, water treatment and product on his restaurant menu agribusiness sector by facilitating MORE INFORMATION and flavours of their region’s. wine, a Drakesbrook Fine and desalination. Wines Malbec complemented and will be encouraging other Chefs new technological advancements For more information about the Mandurah and Peel Tourism to do likewise”. that will significantly improve “We are encouraging processors Peel Business Park and to express their dish perfectly. that can take advantage of the new your interest visit landcorp.com.au/ Organisation Inc. (MAPTO), chose to MAPTO is currently exploring further efficiencies in the industry — setting “Many people may think of our Blue technologies being developed to be peelbusinesspark sponsor this event to showcase the opportunities to feature the food, wine new benchmarks at both a state and Manna crabs and other seafood first but located at the Peel Business Park.” Peel region and capitalise on the and agricultural experiences of the national level,” Mr Melville said. media exposure and coverage the the region has this, plus so much more region. “Technology will be the cornerstone Mr Melville said the State contest received. local produce to offer,” Ms Priest said. of boosting Western Australia’s Government’s commitment to “One of our main objectives is to Immediately following the win Mark MORE INFORMATION agricultural output, and the Peel advancing the agribusiness sector Peel increase awareness of Mandurah and commented, “I have discovered so For further information please phone Business Park will be instrumental in would help underpin strong interest in Business Park the Peel region and to drive visitation much about the region during this (08) 9534 7515 or email [email protected] helping achieve that.” the project.

A survey of businesses employers engaged with Transform communication technology (ICT). The believed investment in focus on food in Transform Peel will Peel. This will require a stronger Transform Peel Workforce attract jobseekers with awareness of relationship between schools and skill development is: food hygiene and quality, occupational local businesses health and safety as well as a Very ∙∙ Motivate business investment in important continuing need for administrative and local skills development, which Skills Analysis customer service skills. 71% includes supporting entry level employees with potential for Moving forward: adaptability to re-skill or up-skill Recommendations for workforce Important development ∙∙ Stimulate Peel entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on supporting 29% The findings on the workforce and new start-up businesses and small skills needs identified seven pathways to medium enterprises relevant to that the Peel needs to consider to Transform Peel ensure that Transform Peel jobs can be taken up by local people. These are: ∙∙ Matching and mentoring for real work requirements, to ensure ∙ Promote Transform Peel, positive ∙ good connections between branding and ongoing promotion employers, prospective employees of potential employment and the education, training and opportunities, particularly to employment support sectors young people and with positive promotion of new food and ∙∙ Future infrastructure requirements agriculture approaches identified that new infrastructure should aim for multi-use between ∙ Encourage work adaptation There are already many ∙ education, training bodies and including credentialing and up- initiatives related to businesses associated with skilling to encourage multi-skilling Transform Peel workforce development within the region’s workforce within the Peel that are ∙∙ Transform school based Workforce development calls for working well and will work readiness to target key collaboration and partnership need to be expanded and characteristics, attitudes and core Strong leadership and champions competencies required by local as well as ongoing key stakeholder strengthened to meet the partnerships will be critical for the workforce needs of the future. progress of the Transform Peel The new workforce will need to be ready to The recommendations and actions continuously respond to a rapidly changing initiative and to meet its workforce A recent workforce study for Transform A recent workforce study for Transform will be led by the Peel Workforce context, as well as skills and understanding requirements. WORDS | Dorothy Lucks and Charlie Peel highlights that a wide range of Peel shows the Transform Peel workforce Development Alliance and the Jones, SDF Global will need to be more multi-skilled. in science, technology, engineering, arts employment skills will be required. and mathematics. Commission. IMAGES | Peel Development Commission The Peel Development Commission The study found that to be ready for with other key partners in the Peel MORE INFORMATION Workforce Development Alliance Transform Peel, there will need to Transforming Peel’s workforce: Full and summary reports from the recognised the need to identify the be a new focus for Peel in terms of Opportunities for Job Seekers workforce skills analysis can be accessed likely skills profiles, job pathways, work readiness. The Transform Peel on both the Commission and Transform Did you know that by 2050, and education, training and business workforce will need to be more multi- Peel websites. To discuss the findings approximately 65% of employment support requirements for prospective skilled e.g. an electrician as well as a please contact Kristie Tonkin, Principal will be in jobs that do not exist today? employment generation through drone operator, a plumber that can Consultant Industry, Skills and Regional Technology developments and Transform Peel. This was particularly also do water quality testing, or a farm Capability on (08) 9535 4140 or email [email protected]. economic shifts are altering the profile in relation to food and agriculture hand that can also analyse monitoring of future jobs. industries, which are a major focus for data. The new workforce will need to Transform Peel. be ready to continuously respond to a Transform Peel aims to rapidly changing context. This means The study, recently completed by SDF generate 33,000 local jobs by they will need to have a willingness to Transform Peel Global Pty Ltd, involved discussion 2050 and an annual economic learn and constantly adapt their skills aims to generate with 156 representatives of industry, and knowledge. This will require an output of $16 billion. 33,000 schools, universities and local improved approach in terms of work Did you know? This means that the Peel region employment organisations. It also ethic, attitudes, willingness to learn and local jobs included a study of the most recent Transform Peel is a 35 year needs to think about the skills that communication, as well as good basic project expected to culminate in jobseekers will need to have to be employment trends and opportunities. skills and understanding in science, A big thank you to everyone who $16.2 billion pa economic output by prepared for the new range of jobs, technology, engineering, arts and completion in 2050. and start preparing now. contributed to the analysis. mathematics (STEAM) and information

The Peel hosts an enthusiastic equine culture. With WORDS | Brett Dunn, Peel Development wide expanses of rural land, major racing assets such Commission as Pinjarra Park, Pinjarra Paceway and the Byford IMAGES | Peel Development Commission Trotting Training Facility and an abundance of clubs across all disciplines of the sport, the equine industry is alive and well in the region.

In 2015 Stage one of the Murray industry, and recommend a number of A recent report by Racing and Regional Equestrian Centre in Coolup key strategic initiatives to guide future Wagering WA2 reiterates this potential was officially opened including investment and policy decisions. for growth, and in reference to the construction of four polocrosse fields, future expansion of Perth-Peel states The equine industry encapsulates spectator mounds, resurfacing of camp “Relocation to the greater Peel the sporting, racing (wagering) and The Peel equine draft and cutting arenas, installation region therefore offers the greatest recreational elements of the sport industry produces of a new cattle loading ramp, cross opportunity to increase additional as well as all associated business country course upgrades and new public attendances at race meetings”. 1,547 that provided support services full-time positions ablution facilities. This initial stage of including vets, farriers, saddlers and The equine sector is often inhibited by facility development cost $2,050,000, feed merchants. It is an import local the need for participants to already with funding provided through the contributor with a total gross value of have access to horses, either residing Royalties for Regions Country Local $175.9 million to the Peel economy, upon their own property or agisted at Government Fund, Peel Regional Grants producing 1,547 full time equivalent a suitably located stable. This thereby Scheme, the Department of Sports and employment positions (see Table 1). limits the number and diversity of Recreation and the Shire of Murray. individuals adopting equine pursuits. racing or training facilities for local In addition to event based tourism, a One of the actions of the Given the substantial urban growth There is a need for the industry to seek trainers to reside horses. This would number of horse trails attract visitors Future stages of this regional forecast by the Western Australian Peel Equine Strategy will be opportunities to enable a broader increase the general public’s access to the region, offering riders the facility will include a state-of- Planning Commission through the formation of an equine demographic of the community to horses, provided increase business opportunity to experience the natural Perth and [email protected] Million1, there is industry body to capitalise the-art multipurpose covered to become involved in horses, thus for trainers, stable-hands, whilst also beauty of the area. This element of the a need to plan for the Peel equine area, consisting of arenas contributing to a sustainable future for creating a revenue stream for racing or tourism industry remains generally upon mutually beneficial industry’s future. With an increased suitable for hosting dressage equine businesses. equestrian clubs. undeveloped, with trails often seldom initiatives and provide input population comes the opportunity for maintained with limited supporting to government policy or and show jumping events, increased racing attendance, sporting Key infrastructure development Tourism is another important infrastructure such as parking or planning decisions. and further upgrades to the participation and tourism. However, projects with a focus upon increasing contributor to the equine industry. ancillary services. However, there is cross country course and land planning, policy development and participation in the sport, and Large-scale racing and non-racing further opportunity for consolidated An extensive level of consultation has surrounding facilities. infrastructure investment decisions providing catalytic stimulus to the events can inject significant funds investment, and marketing into been undertaken for the preparation require careful consideration to local economy, are considered a into local communities through of the Peel Equine Strategy, including In addition to this regional equine selected trails to cater for a variety of capitalise upon this future growth for priority. Such opportunities include direct expenditure as well as ancillary Pinjarra Harness Racing Club (Pinjarra facility, it was recognised that a study users including horse riders, to increase the sustainability of the equine industry. investment in on-course stables at services such as accommodation, Paceway) and Pinjarra Race Club across the entire region would be visitation contributing to local business. food and beverage industry. Major (Pinjarra Park), Equestrian WA, an important initiative to provide Table 1. Economic contribution of the equine industry to the Peel region events in the Peel include the Though there is a proud and Department of Sport and Recreation, strategic direction for the growth of three-day Boddington Rodeo (with extensive equine culture within Racing and Wagering WA and all local the industry. As such, the Peel Equine Racing sector Non-racing sector Total around 4,000 attendees annually), the region, the industry is notably governments. The finalised strategy Strategy, originally championed by Direct expenditure $97.6 million $90.1 million $187.7 million significantly contributes towards the secular, with an absence of any will be released later in 2017 following the Shire of Murray and now the Peel local hospitality and retail economy. local representative body across all endorsement by the Peel Development Development Commission, is currently Gross value add $82.4 million $93.5 million $175.9 million Racing events like the Pinjarra codes of the sport. Though there are Commission Board. under preparation. Employment 789 FTE 758 FTE 1,547 FTE Cup (thoroughbred) and Pinjarra fundamental differences between The strategy will provide a broad Source: Peel Equine Strategy (AEC, 2016) Pacing Cup (harness) also generate the types of racing and equestrian MORE INFORMATION economic analysis of the racing and significant local income. disciplines, there are also similar issues Please contact the Peel Development non-racing sectors of the equine 1 Perth and [email protected] Million, Western Australian 2 Future Asset Needs for the WA Racing Industry, with regard to participation, land Commission on (08) 9535 4140 or email Planning Commission, 2015. Racing and Wagering Western Australia, 2015. restrictions and support services. [email protected]

1.0 THRIVING PEEL REGIONAL INVESTMENT INDUSTRY Organisational BLUEPRINT 5.0 2.0 Blueprint update STRONG & VISION AGRICULTURE RESILIENT & FOOD COMMUNITIES INNOVATION Key projects have been communicated Excellence The Peel is a 2050 WORDS & IMAGE | Peel Development progressive, prosperous through this magazine since its PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC Commission and dynamic region inception in Spring 2015. overview with a culture of care. In alignment with its focus on When developing the Peel Since the launch of Organisational Excellence the The biennial evaluation WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel Development Commission Strategic Commission has also been working in Development Commission 4.0 the Peel Regional workshop with key Plan 2016–2019 the Commission used CAPABLE 3.0 the background to develop governance PEOPLE TOURISM Investment Blueprint stakeholder groups will these five themes as the basis of it’s EXCELLENCE structure and processes to ensure The Peel Regional strategic objectives. in December 2015 the effective Blueprint implementation enable us to critically and evaluation. This has included the analyse our collective Investment Blueprint “In order to meet these objectives Commission has been development of annual and five yearly set out the vision for there is a need to focus inward on our collaborating with RDA achievements, identify gaps organisation to ensure we are high reporting structures, identification and set future priorities. the future of the Peel to performing and able to effectively Figure 1 Blueprint themes Peel, local government of indicators against each objective, The inaugural stakeholder workshop contribute to the vision for the region,” and development of an alternative 2050 as a progressive, authorities and other is planned for mid 2018. A five yearly CEO Andrew Ward said. governance structure. prosperous and dynamic This section of the Peel Magazine government and non- Blueprint review and update event The Organisational Excellence area provides some examples of initiatives Figure 4 on page 22 provides every five years involving a broader region with a culture of emerged with an overarching goal of: undertaken by the Commission government stakeholders a snapshot of regional indicators range of stakeholders as per Figure care, with development in striving for this goal and also to undertake a range of and forms part of the first Blueprint 5 on page 22 will enable us to showcases other businesses within Scorecard to be released outlining share achievements, identify gaps, ∙∙ An organisation that is to occur around five core the region with a commitment to activities in support of the our progress. identify influencing factors in the recognised for outstanding organisational excellence. themes (Figure 1). governance and innovation in Blueprint goals. The Scorecard forms part of a external environment and revisit future delivering regional economic broader evaluation plan which will investment priorities. development outcomes. engage our partners in biennial and five yearly sessions. Continued over the page >

Table 1 Strategic priorities results respondents to specifically comment Client survey results 2017 Boddington 4.07 Key outcome areas 2016 2017 on the Commission website, monthly Murray 4.19 (%) (%) e-bulletin and the Peel Magazine. online survey combined with email Waroona 3.84 Peel Development Commission promotes the region effectively. 81.3 81.8 Table 2 summarises the results. WORDS | Victor Smith, Peel and telephone contact. In an overview Development Commission Mandurah 4.30 of the results, Perth Market Research Boddington 4.07 Peel Development Commission facilitates the development of new 75.0 75.7 Survey respondents were also asked to Serpentine-Jarrahdale 4.03 businesses. noted overall scores were well above Murray 4.19 comment on aspects the Commission Out of region 4.44 Our annual independent the mid-range and reflected positively Waroona 3.84 Peel Development Commission engages with industry and N/A 74.5 could improve in the future. The Total 4.12 highest proportion of respondents review is in, and our on the performance of the Commission. Mandurah 4.30 stakeholders to drive economic growth in the region. 0 1 2 3 4 5 did not suggest any improvements The results by locality and sector are Serpentine-Jarrahdale 4.03 Peel Development Commission facilitates agricultural innovation N/A 75.1 stakeholders have Satisfaction (33.2%), with 22.7% believing that no shown in Figures 2 and 3. Out of region 4.44 through the Transform Peel project. awarded a satisfaction Figure 2 Agreement with contribution to improvement was necessary. CommonwealthTotal Govt. 4.124 Peel Development Commission staff provide professional, timely 89.3 83.8 The key satisfaction score for the economic base by locality rating of 86.6%. State Govt. 0 1 2 3 4 4.195 and helpful advice. The remaining 66.8% of respondents Commission’s contribution to the Source: Perth Market Research Local Govt. Satisfaction 4.47 considered there were areas to improve. Peel’s economic base, 86.6%, remains Source: Perth Market Research Each year, the Peel Development Private sector 4 As with previous years, a key concern consistent with results in previous years’. Commonwealth Govt. 4 Table 2 Commission’s communication channels Commission undertakes an Not for proﬁt 3.96 was greater access to funding and In the strategic plan priorities section, State Govt. 4.19 independent review of our Charity 3.88 Communication channel 2016 2017 resources (13%). Encouraging economic key performance indicators scores were also well above the mid- Local OtherGovt. 4 4.47 (%) (%) Private sector 4 development, especially in relation by commissioning a thorough range, again reflecting positively on the Total 4.12 Peel Development Commission provides useful and timely 87.9 90.0 Not for proﬁt 3.96 to employment within the region stakeholder survey. This year’s Client Commission’s performance against its 0 1 2 3 4 5 information about the Peel in a variety of ways. Charity 3.88 (9.2%), greater local infrastructure Survey was carried out in May 2017 stated goals. Table 1 summarises the Satisfaction Other 4 Peel Development Commission’s website provides useful and N/A 62.3 investment (7.6%) and assisting tourism and was structured to the objectives in results for the strategic priorities. Total 4.12 relevant information for my needs development/regional promotion (7.1%) our Strategic Plan 2016–19. Respondents were asked whether 0 1 2 3 4 5 Peel Development Commission’s e-bulletin provides useful and N/A 77.0 also rated highly. Satisfaction An independent market research they thought that Peel Development relevant information for my needs. For further information contact Vic Smith, Figure 3 Agreement with contribution to company (Perth Market Research) Commission provided useful and timely Peel Magazine provides useful and relevant information for my needs. N/A 73.5 Peel Development Commission, on conducted the research using an information about the Peel and asked economic base by operational Sector (08) 9535 4140. Source: Perth Market Research Source: Perth Market Research

25 of the 84 initiatives 2014/15 Peel GRP totaled 2014/15 Domestic visitor identified in the Blueprint $8,422m ($8,378m in average length of stay — Building Industry Capacity are underway 2013/14) Intrastate 2.7 nights, Interstate 6.6 nights 2014/15 Peel 17 concept briefs GRP Mundijong Football Club to be able to developed in partnership accounted for 3.4% of June 2016 Peel WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel host night games. with proponents GSP (4.6% in 2013/14) Population of 135,366 Development Commission (131,826 June 2015) IMAGE | Wormall Civil In 2016 Wormall Civil owner and 6 business cases 2014/15 Agriculture, operator Craig Wormall showed developed in partnership forestry & fishing September 2016 Peel his commitment to his community with proponents accounted for 1.4% of Peel Unemployment rate of and the organisation’s workforce GRP (2.1% in 2013/14) 9.7% (9.3% September The Peel Workforce development through an initiative 2015) $55.94m of Royalties Development Plan to develop a youth training facility for Regions funding 2014/15 Arts & recreation 2015–2018 outlines priority at their premises in Cardup as a attracted to Peel accounted for 0.5% of Peel Registered Training Organisation. The GRP (0.4% of Peel GRP) actions in four key areas facility includes a training room and students learn and take in information to address the workforce simulated training environment to in different ways. A student who does offer Certificate II and Certificate III not excel in school does not mean Figure 4 Summary indicators development needs of level vocational education and training that they are not intelligent, they just the Peel including: for high school students, while they need an opportunity to show their complete their secondary studies. skills, knowledge and learning in a different environment using a different ∙ Building industry capacity in Once students have gained skills in Peel Development Commission Board ∙ method and we are proud to present delivering workforce outcomes the simulated training environment Monitoring and review this opportunity to them.” through encouraging businesses and can demonstrate the required to engage with training and level of competence they have the A number of pathways are outlined to professional development to opportunity to join experienced students to enable them to undertake encourage lifelong learning workers on site to further develop their further training or pursue employment amongst their employees. own skills and experience. within the civil construction industry. Communication and five yearly review Peel Community Peel Regional Regional Peel-Harvey Wormall Civil have proudly provided Social sector Peel Homelessness The idea for the facility came Development Group Leaders Forum Development Catchment Council Network employment to four students who Australia Peel Board Board A proposed action under this priority about through reflection undertook the course in 2016. One Federal Government area is to promote an improved student is currently undertaking an Peel Sport and understanding of the employment of Craig’s own childhood electrical apprenticeship, two students State Government Recreation Network and training models currently experiences in Mundijong Biennial review session are undertaking traineeships and utilised by local industry as a means and the difficulties in another student has been provided full PCCI of encouraging other businesses Peel Trails Network finding work. time employment within the company. Peel Workforce Mandurah and Transform Peel RC Growth Plan to implement innovative models. LGAs Development Peel Tourism Strategic Advisory Partnership Wormall Civil has been identified as a “I left school in year 10 and you do that The training facilities also provide Alliance Organisation Committee and try to get public transport from Peel Employment leader in this area with an overview of skill development opportunities for Peel Planners Group Support Network their approach provided below. here to work, it’s a challenge. To get existing Wormall Civil staff through Communication and five yearly review and five Communication enough experience for someone to accredited short courses such as Workforce Development in the want you to work there is a separate identifying, locating and protecting Civil Construction Industry challenge,” he said. underground services; quick cut power Project working groups Wormall Civil is a major civil The goal of the facility is to ensure saw safety; various earthmoving plant Annual review stakeholder groups engineering construction company students are job ready, with nationally tickets; and HSEQ training for on-site Communication and 5 yearly review providing both below and above stakeholder groups recognised accreditation by the time administrators. ground civil infrastructure services they leave school with additional The training focus of this business is throughout the greater Perth guidance on how to access a number still developing and will grow over Figure 5 Revised implementation structure 2017 metropolitan area and in regional of career pathways. Wormall Civil are time to be able to provide a greater Western Australia. working with the students to change range of opportunities to students, the perception that working in civil This governance structure represents The Commission sees continuous As we continue our journey of Based in Cardup, just north of employees and external organisations. construction is just a blue-collar job for a change from that initially improvement as an integral element Blueprint implementation we look Mundijong in the Shire of Serpentine- Wormall Civil are committed to those who drop out of school or can’t outlined in the Blueprint of three of its everyday practice and has forward to the ongoing collaboration Jarrahdale, Wormall Civil is a major continuing to learn, develop and attend tertiary education. There are cross sectoral alliances and the made this change as a result of with our stakeholders and the broader employer of local residents from provide quality training programs to many pathways to provide students development of a three-year action feedback from stakeholders, a Peel community. throughout the Peel region. The enhance the career opportunities for organisation also shows a commitment with the opportunities to gain skills future job candidates. plan and an annual Blueprint review of existing committees and and find employment in a satisfying evaluation event. with consideration of initiatives and MORE INFORMATION to the local area by supporting many local community groups and sporting work environment. structures that have developed since Contact Kristie Tonkin, Peel Development MORE INFORMATION the Blueprint release. Commission, on (08) 9535 4140. clubs and associations, including the Training Officer Dean Richter states, Further information contact (08) 9493 donation of lighting towers to allow the “All students are different and all 2288 or visit www.wormallcivil.com.au

FUTURE SITE ACCESS SITE ACCESS

● Byford

RETAINING ● Mundijong

● Jarrahdale

● Serpentine STAGE 1 STAGE 1 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 UNIT 9 UNIT 10 UNIT 12

SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE LANDSCAPING CITY OF WHEATBELT MANDURAH RETAINING RETAINING STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 2 Mandurah UNIT 4 UNIT 8 UNIT 11 ● ● North Dandalup LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING VISITOR PARKING Dawesville MURRAY ● Channel Peel Ravenswood Inlet STAGE 1 LANDSCAPING UNIT 3 ● Pinjarra PEEL STAGE 4 UNIT 23

STAGE 1 COMMUNITY Harvey Estuary ● Dwellingup VILLAGE HUB GARDEN STAGE 4 UNIT 22 STAGE 1 STAGE 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 1 STAGE 4 UNIT 24 ● Boddington SITE ACCESS RETAINING INDIAN WAROONA BODDINGTON OCEAN ● Waroona VISIT OR PA STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 RKING Region in focus: UNIT 13 UNIT 17 UNIT 19

LANDSCAPING STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 4 SOUTH WEST UNIT 14 UNIT 15 UNIT 16 UNIT 18 UNIT 20 UNIT 21

Proposed site plan.

 SK1   PROPOSED SITE PLAN  1 : 500   2177-16    Boddington    is owned and operated by the Shire of Boddington. The full proposal will WORDS | Janine Hatch, Peel accommodate 25 two and three The Shire of Boddington hosted the Peel Development Commission bedroom affordable units offered on Development Commission Board for their IMAGES | Shire of Boddington a long term residency lease or rental April meeting. Board members were and Hotham-Williams Economic lease basis. Stage 2 construction is updated on and visited key projects in town. Development Alliance underway and will be completed by December 2017. grey nomads, day trippers, adventure tourists, international travellers and Boddington was last Marradong Country Self-Drive even locals looking to experience Tourism Trail something unique. profiled in ourPeel The Shire of Boddington, in partnership Magazine 2016 Summer/ with the Shire of Williams and Shire of The broad objective of the Self-Drive Autumn edition. Wandering form the Hotham-Williams Marradong Country Self- Trail Economic Development Alliance Drive Trail is to increase will link food, farming, mining, wineries, history, Since then, integral (HWEDA). HWEDA has been successful visitation to boost economic in securing $15,000 from the Peel flora and fauna, and community projects Development Commission through the development opportunities adventure. have either been 2017 Royalties for Regions Community for new and existing completed or come on Chest Fund for the Marradong businesses in the region. Country Self-Drive Trail. The three local The project will: line with the Council governments, South 32, and Wheatbelt and its stakeholders Development Commission are also ∙∙ Strengthen relationships between contributing to this project. tourism related businesses to working solidly on their support connectivity and growth A self-drive tourism trail website and strategic vision. (stronger together than acting TOP: Marradong hillside. app will be developed by a qualified individually). ABOVE: Marradong Country’s heritage and experienced marketing and The latest Census figures have also ∙∙ Identify opportunities for architecture includes St. Boniface Church Opening of the Boddington Sport and business development consultant. Moo in Quindanning. been released, indicating an interesting Recreation funding also contributed tourism enterprise (new markets; Recreation Centre. Marketing has been engaged in this growth trend in the 0–14 year cohort to the project. Indigenous cultural tourism). role and will undertake project research, (22 per cent increase between 2006 Wheatbelt Tourism, Australia’s Golden The new centre contains stakeholder collaboration, product ∙∙ Ensure that tourism adventures and 2016). The 2016 Census recorded Stage 2 of the Boddington Outback, Dryandra Tourism, and the two multi-purpose courts, research, trail development and market across the region are connected Boddington’s total population at Retirement Village Community Resource Centre network testing. HWEDA plans to publicly and complementary. 1,844 persons1. At the December 2016 community multi-purpose With the assistance of Royalties for will also be engaged. The product launch launch the product and promote ∙∙ Encourage re-visitation to the quarter, the Shire of Boddington room, kitchen, sporting Regions investment, the Shire of is expected by December 2018. the self-drive tours to tour operators, region. recorded the Peel region’s lowest change rooms, external oval- Boddington has completed Stage providers and the wider community. unemployment rate at 3.4 per cent2. viewing area, car parking and 1 of its Retirement Village with four Developing the Self-Drive Trail was MORE INFORMATION landscaping. independent living units built and The Marradong Country Self-Drive identified as a flagship project in For more information on the Marradong Boddington Sport and Recreation fully occupied for residents aged Trail will predominately be an online HWEDA’s collaborative economic Country Self-Drive Trail project please Centre This project was identified as a priority over 55. The Shire of Boddington has medium promoting the region as planning activity in 2016 and contact Heidi Cowcher, Executive The indoor multi-purpose facility in the SuperTowns Growth Plan and now secured $3.08 million Royalties a destination to visit, linking food, also closely aligns with the Peel Officer HWEDA on (08) 9885 1005 or within the Boddington recreation supports the on-going growth of the for Regions through the Southern farming, mining, wineries, history, Regional Investment Blueprint. [email protected] precinct was officially opened in district while also promoting healthy Inland Health Initiative for Stage 2. flora and fauna, and adventure. This HWEDA is committed to working For more information on the Boddington February 2017. lifestyles and facilitating community The Commission was pleased to assist is a simple and effective promotional with stakeholders for this regionally Sport and Recreation Centre or the engagement. $2.5 million in Royalties the Shire of Boddington with the method which allows travellers to significant tourism development. Boddington Retirement Village please 1 2016 Census of Population and Housing — for Regions has been invested in this successful funding application to the plan their regional visits at their own HWEDA recently hosted Linda Daniels, contact Chris Littlemore, CEO Shire of Time Series Profile (Boddington), Australian Boddington on (08) 9883 4999 or ceo@ Bureau of Statistics. Centre through the Growing Our WA Country Health Service. This will pace and budget. It will be key for Trails WA Executive Officer, to discuss South Initiative. Shire of Boddington boddington.wa.gov.au 2 Small Area Labour Market — September 2016 deliver seven age-appropriate living the Marradong Country sub-region to opportunities for involvement through Quarter, Department of Employment. and Department of Sport and units and a village hub. The Village cater for a variety of visitors including the self-drive trail project. MAPTO,

cropping in Williams, and a number Next generation of of local government offices. Student assignments included preparing Insight a project brief and regional plan for economic diversification. These Regional Development WORDS | Janine Hatch, Peel needed to consider: Peel Development Commission Development Commission ∙∙ Basic socio-economic profiles IMAGES | Max Osae Strategic Planning Workshop Practitioners and trends using time series community profiles from the The University of Western As a former UWA graduate, the Peel Commission’s Deputy Chair, Sue Fyfe Australian Bureau of Statistics; WORDS & IMAGES | Kylie Wilson, Peel Development Commission’s Janine and Principal Officer, Kelvin Barr met ∙∙ What type of land uses and Development Commission Australia (UWA) contacted Hatch was invited as a guest lecturer for the 30 UWA students in Dwellingup activities are evident, missing, in the Peel Development the unit. This lecture was provided at and provided a tour in and around conflict or have precedence; Team members at the Commission to play UWA on Tuesday 13 June 2017. As well the town. Congregating at the Forest ∙∙ Underlying macro-economic, Peel Development as discussing her career pathway in the Heritage Centre, discussions focused policy and socio-cultural drivers of an integral role in the regional development sector, Janine on regional tourism and community the community and region; Commission recently provided students with information on: development with key issues and ∙ Alternative land-use opportunities gathered for a strategic delivery of their 2017 characteristics explored including: ∙ Regional Planning unit. ∙∙ The role of Regional Development and the necessary infrastructure planning workshop held Commissions; ∙∙ Historic context of the town and it’s and services; key economic drivers at the well-known Peel This six-week intensive unit is ∙∙ Peel socio-economic profile; ∙∙ Environmental, planning, coordinated by Professor Fiona Haslam ∙∙ Peel competitive advantage, ∙∙ Strategic alignment of pursuing and social issues that might location of Preston Beach. McKenzie and attracts students opportunities and challenges; tourism (direct and indirect accompany proposed economic spin-offs) Hosted by the venue Footprints, the from a variety of courses (including ∙∙ Peel Development Commission development opportunities; one and a half day workshop was environmental, urban and regional lead projects (including Transform ∙∙ Dwellingup Trails and Adventure ∙ Strategies for managing land use ∙ centred on strategic planning and planning, and international relations). Peel); and Hub project (concept development, conflict; At the end of the unit, students can: master planning, cost-benefit reviewing the key themes and priorities ∙∙ How regional development ∙ Appropriate governance analysis, link with Great Southern ∙ for the Commission’s Business Plan ∙∙ Appreciate the competing might be undertaken with the structures to enable cross-regional and South West trails) for 2017–18. CEO Andrew Ward said it Staff worked collaboratively reviewing theoretical perspectives on 2017 State Government agency planning; and was a significant event. “It is a critical the key themes and priorities for the regional planning; amalgamations. ∙∙ Key project partners and their roles ∙∙ Regional implications of activity each year for all staff to have Commission’s 2017–18 Business Plan ∙∙ Understand data requirements for ∙∙ Adventure tourism trends economic development in a input into the business plan so they all a regional plan; A four-day field trip was (including links with events, nature- locality. have an awareness and involvement build on our strengths, but also what ∙∙ Synthesise and interpret economic, also included as a core part based and heritage tourism) in what our key projects, initiatives Commenting on the fieldtrip Professor areas we need to continue to focus on social, and land use data from a of the unit. ∙∙ Challenges to be addressed and priorities are, and how their in developing our staffs’ capabilities. selected regional setting; and (including land use conflict, Fiona Haslam McKenzie said, “It was a individual roles and contributions fit This year UWA took the students links with local businesses, and very successful fieldtrip and everyone into the overall scheme of what the ∙∙ Evaluate policy options and to the Peel, Great Southern and The overall feeling from the marketing) was thoroughly exhausted by the Commission is looking to achieve”. strategies available to regional Wheatbelt regions, visiting the towns time we returned to UWA on Friday team across the one and a planners. of Dwellingup, Katanning, Narrogin, After enjoying time in Dwellingup, afternoon. I have had terrific feedback Such planning activities cannot be half days was very positive. Cuballing, and Williams. The field trip, the Regional Planning students were and the students appreciated the successful however without a strong, Everyone felt the workshop achieved After visiting the Peel, the students held 20–23 June 2017, was a fantastic also fortunate to visit the Katanning cohesive team that communicates variety of challenges but also the its objectives and they all enjoyed ventured to Katanning Sheep Saleyards opportunity to see regional planning Sheep Saleyards, WAMMCO Abattoir and performs well together within an opportunities that are part and parcel the opportunity for a change in in the Great Southern and back via ‘on the ground’. Tourism operator, facility, Cuballing equestrian project, ever-changing landscape, so the group of making rural communities vibrant environment, and to learn more about refreshments at the Williams Woolshed in Peter White, Peel Development Wide Open Agriculture covered also made time for team-building the Wheatbelt a few days later. and sustainable”. activities along with some other fun their colleagues in an informal setting. The Peel Development Commission activities that got the grey matter Andrew Ward noted there is a great was pleased to be able to contribute working with a competition to test out level of dedication and commitment and be involved in the unit and looks critical thinking skills. to excellence displayed by the forward to our next generation of Commission staff. “I am incredibly regional development practitioners A key session of day one of the proud of their achievements to-date positively making a difference in workshop also included a summary and I am confident that all staff are regional communities. of results from the recent Strengths looking forward to sharing in the Based Survey that all staff completed, exciting challenges and possibilities MORE INFORMATION looking at individuals’ realised that lie ahead,” he said. strengths, unrealised strengths, learned Professor Fiona Haslam McKenzie, behaviours and weaknesses. When Co-Director Centre for Regional MORE INFORMATION Development UWA can be contacted combined together, the report helped Please contact the Peel Development on (08) 6488 7392 or fiona.haslam- paint a picture for the Commission as Commission on (08) 9535 4140 or email [email protected] a whole; specifically where we should [email protected]

Soil Every paddock can be different, so it’s important farmers know what the soil properties Catchment Council (PHCC) is environment with One of the key aspects of in each part of the providing a key role in the delivery of pristine waterways, plenty this approach is to better farm are. this project, working closely with the of green vegetation and understand the soils. The Fertiliser management Department of Agriculture and Food good crab and fish stocks.” soils are the lifeblood of a WA (DAFWA) to engage with and work farm operation, and healthy Once these excessive nutrients closely with interested landholders, nutrient-rich soils will grow healthy get into waterways, it can result in in the Peel-Harvey Catchment providing support and assistance in pasture and strong healthy crops. algal blooms, excessive growth of the logistical management of soil seaweed and nuisance aquatic plants, Along the coastal plain portion of testing and delivery of results. across all paddocks on the farm to low oxygen concentrations and fish the Peel-Harvey catchment the soils WORDS | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council determine the levels of nutrients, deaths. Despite many attempts to are often acidic, with high levels of | Peel-Harvey Catchment PHCC Chairman Andy Gulliver IMAGES including nitrogen and phosphorus in tackle the nutrient loads within and phosphorus. Many of these soils only Council/Department of Primary the soil as well as soil characteristics said the soil testing program need small amounts, if any, fertiliser Industries & Regional Development flowing into the Peel-Harvey estuary, such as pH and the ability to aligned well to the Catchment including engineering solutions to maintain high productivity which retain water and nutrients. Each Council’s objectives. such as the Dawesville cut, the issue can reduce the farmer’s operational participating farmer will receive a final remains as arguably the chief threat costs. However every paddock can be Adopting best practice in “It is important our farmers are report with results and a nutrient map to the system. different, and it is important that the Agriculture: Peel farmers of the farm and an assessment of the supported in initiatives that improve farmers know what the soil properties risk of nutrient run-off. on farm decision making and assist The practice of applying fertilisers to in each part of the farm are, so they are subscribing to receive in reducing the nutrient load to support pasture growth in agriculture can take a precise and informed support for soil testing, Landholders will also have our sensitive Peel-Yalgorup system. is not unique to WA, and historical approach to managing outputs, the opportunity to work The program provides support to a farming practices and the sandy soils maximising productivity, and reducing with the aim to help the long term negative effects to soil one-on-one with a specialist valuable sector of our community in that are commonly found across our improve on-farm decision their farm business, while helping to coastal plain are all contributing factors health and the wider environment. agronomist to get advice on making and reduce reduce the environmental impacts to to the problem, among many others. Most farmers in the Peel-Harvey the application of materials our Peel-Yalgorup System, including Fortunately these methods of the past catchment now understand this, and impacts to our fragile the Peel-Harvey Estuary”. such as fertiliser for are quickly changing and the business appreciate the importance of soil environment. maximising soil productivity, “Unfortunately nutrient runoff from of agriculture is becoming more testing and taking a more informed incorrect or over-application of precise to maintain competitiveness approach to decision making. Farmers across the Peel-Harvey and reducing over application. fertilisers has contributed to the flow within an increasingly corporatised catchment were recently invited to The program is made possible In this way the farmer has an of excess nutrients to our Ramsar industry. Farmers are also battling participate in a program to receive opportunity to look at their specific through the Royalties for Regions listed Peel-Yalgorup System. This against decades of poorly managed funded Regional Estuaries Initiative, heavily subsidised soil testing and operations in consideration of the system is recognised as a Wetland landscapes, degraded soils and a and delivered by the Peel-Harvey expert agronomic advice aimed at soil testing results, and how to best of International Importance, and changing climate. These factors Catchment Council (PHCC) and providing information on their soils respond to maintain or improve supports a large number and diversity have forced a re-think in the farm Department of Agriculture and Food to help inform on-farm decision productivity and reduce over of flora and fauna, including a number operations needed to ensure a farm’s WA (DAFWA). making. This will be the second round application of fertiliser and other Soil samples are collected from every of species that are listed as rare or profitability, and the importance of the program, with a high degree materials, which will reduce farm paddock on the farm. threatened under state and federal of a more sustainable approach to of interest last year resulting in the expenses and nutrient run-off. MORE INFORMATION environment legislation. The system farming. A large part of this includes program being oversubscribed. If you are interested in learning more The project is funded by the State is also well known for its recreational the need to obtain, analyse and about this program, contact luke.rogers@ Involvement in the project will result government through the Regional and tourism benefits, which also interpret more and more data to peel-harvey.org.au or visit www.peel- in the farmer receiving soil testing Estuaries Initiative. The Peel-Harvey depend on a clean and healthy inform decisions on-farm. harvey.org.au

28 PEEL | Spring/Summer 2017 Spring/Summer 2017 | PEEL 29 PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE Awards catalyst for business diagnosis at Works commence on Peel Food 4 Life Physiotherapy Zone future water supply ∙∙ stores excess water to meet need and lawyers), and other significantly above industry standards, in times of increased demand WORDS | Grant Pattison and Jye experienced business people. and has been a significant factor in McCaffrey, 4 Life Physiotherapy our business growth. Scientists at the Department of Water IMAGE | 4 Life Physiotherapy/Peel Commencing with one employee, and Environmental Regulation will Chamber of Commerce & Industry we set the goal of expanding to five To continue to deliver consistent use the knowledge gained from therapists within five years. quality service across our organisation, this study, together with similar it became necessary to delegate more studies around Western Australia, Workforce development This was achieved in our second responsibilities to other staff and update to implement innovative solutions year and we’ve since grown to 24 and reviewing their our business systems to streamline addressing the conflict between employees, including 18 therapy staff, procedures, standardise policies, and growing demands and declining overall business seeing 4 Life Physiotherapy become more clearly define job roles. resources across the state. modelling supported the largest clinic in the region, and one of the largest in the State. Improving our business processes has The Shire of Murray is investigating the 4 Life Physiotherapy’s allowed us to more effectively carry options for addressing the challenges Throughout this time our range path to success at the out our principal focus, caring for our Early June saw work commence by that come with significant population of services has grown to include patients. drilling a bore. growth projected for the region. Shire 2016 Alcoa Business of podiatry, remedial massage, exercise of Murray President, Councillor Maree the Year Awards. physiology, and occupational Our staff are our biggest asset and Reid is particularly enthusiastic about have been instrumental in helping “Innovative approaches like health and ergonomics services WORDS & IMAGE | Department of the opportunities that may open up as Our company was established in 2011 all in addition to our wide range of build our reputation and grow our Water and Environmental Regulation this will be necessary to a result of the project. with the aim of providing high quality, physiotherapy services. business. We aim to recruit staff who provide water security for the “The commencement of this patient focused physiotherapy services, share our values and our approach to Peel Food Zone, which will groundwater recharge feasibility however as the business expanded, we We’ve completed two patient care. An important component of study is a significant milestone that realised whilst we were experienced provide food for domestic extensions of our premises Whilst we continually strive to the Transform Peel program is could play a vital role in securing ‘fit in our field of physiotherapy, we had and international markets improve the business, our ultimate underway with a study of the for purpose’ water supply to service little experience in running a business. to accommodate this growth measure of having a successful local aquifer system to secure the for the next 50 years and the Peel Business Park. It opens up Not deterred, we set out to develop while allowing capacity for business is its capability to operate future water supply for the Peel beyond,” said Mr Fitzpatrick. wider reaching benefits for the district business skills by: future expansion in staff efficiently in our absence. Food Zone. Work began in early June by drilling and that could hopefully progress the ∙∙ Working with business coaches, and services. a bore down to the target aquifer, managed aquifer recharge project We have made significant progress The Shire of Murray, Department of to capital investment ready status,” ∙∙ Making use of resources available Our philosophy approach of part of the Yarragadee groundwater towards this, but still have work to Water and Environmental Regulation, Councillor Reid said. through our professional providing excellent care to our system. The bore is the first step to be done. and Peel Development Commission associations, the Peel Chamber of patients, and working closely with being able to determine if the aquifer The Shire of Murray, Department of Commerce, and the Small Business are working together to investigate the referring doctors to ensure optimal system is suitable for managed aquifer Water and Environmental Regulation Development Corporation, MORE INFORMATION potential for managed aquifer recharge patient outcomes, in turn promoted recharge. This includes investigating and Peel Development Commission For further information contact Grant in the Peel Food Zone. ∙∙ Attending courses; and attributes such as the soil types below would also like to acknowledge the our clinic onwards. This focus on Pattison, Principal Physiotherapist, 4 Life the surface, the water quality both federal Department of Agriculture and ∙∙ Seeking advice from professional patient outcomes has led to patient Physiotherapy. Phone (08) 9583 5200 or Managed aquifer recharge is the at and below the surface, and an services (including accountants retention and word of mouth referrals visit www.4lifephysiotherapy.com.au use of the natural aquifer system Water Resources for their significant to store water for future demand. assessment of the possible reaction to financial contribution through Water collected over wet winter the introduction of fresh water into the the National Water Infrastructure Looking back, the 2016 Alcoa Business of the Year Awards months is pumped into the deep relatively saline environment. Development Fund. “We decided to enter these awards as we saw the submission aquifer system, which in this case Managed aquifer recharge is only The study is due to be completed process as a good opportunity to reflect on where the business is approximately 300m below the feasible if there is a suitable aquifer that in April 2018 when we will have a had come from over the previous few years, and to look closely at surface. This water is then available to can accept a sufficient volume of water better understanding of the aquifer our business practices, what was working well, and what we could be accessed in summer when there is without harm to the environment. system and how it may be utilised improve on. We found the submission process valuable in this less water available. for commercial and environmental regard, and this has since helped streamline our business practices. Potential benefits of managed aquifer benefit into the future. Commission chairman Paul Fitzpatrick recharge for the region include: “Winning these awards has helped build the profile and reputation said managed aquifer recharge is one of our clinic in the local community, has helped us become ∙ generates additional water option being investigated to address ∙ MORE INFORMATION a destination clinic for potential new staff, and has provided supplies from sources that may the challenges associated with For more please contact the Department recognition for the hard work required by business owners and staff otherwise be wasted to establish and create a successful business.” declining rainfall in the South West of Water and Environmental Regulation and climate change. ∙∙ helps to maintain natural wetlands [email protected] For more information regarding the 2017 Alcoa Peel Business ∙ reduces costs associated with Excellence Awards visit www.peelcci.com.au or email ∙ [email protected] water storage dams or tanks Peel ∙∙ reduces risk of contamination of Integrated stored water Water Initiative

30 PEEL | Spring/Summer 2017 Spring/Summer 2017 | PEEL 31 PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC GETTING TO KNOW THE PDC Planning for the Peel Food Zone Board Q&A ∙∙ Dryland pasture and grazing of the South Dandalup dam to name a together collaboratively to support one WORDS | Heather Percy, Department cattle, sheep and horses of Primary Industries and Regional few projects. another. This is something I see born Development ∙∙ Soil-based irrigated annual out in my role of Councillor for 26 years IMAGE | Western Australia Agriculture horticulture (such as vegetables) What do you most enjoy about and sitting on various Peel Committees Authority ∙∙ Soil-based irrigated perennial Qliving in Waroona? including several terms with the Peel horticulture (such as fruit trees and Development Commission. The Shires It was a shock moving from a large vines) have vision and leadership today which town but I’m a local now and I love A major milestone of the Peel is helping to create a place people Food Zone project has been ∙∙ Soil-based covered irrigated it. I love that it still has that country horticulture (such as tunnel houses want to work, live and visit. reached with the release of the feel. The community spirit is excellent for strawberries) — everyone rallies round to support GHD’s report titled Planning for What do you do in your spare ∙ Closed loop protected horticulture each other. We have a safe, friendly the Proposed Peel Food Zone. ∙ time? (such as vegetables grown in WORDS | Cr Christine Germain environment and are very lucky to have Q The Department of Primary Industry glasshouses) IMAGES | Peel Development some very good facilities. The forest I love spending time with my Commission and the beaches are close and we daughter and extended family. I and Regional Development (previously ∙∙ Closed loop livestock systems (such the Department of Agriculture and as sheds housing poultry or pigs) can access our water playgrounds of enjoy watching the Eagles and Food, Western Australia) worked In this edition, we talk to Board Drakesbrook Weir and Lake Navarino. following the trots. I love being Each land use scenario was assessed collaboratively with GHD for six months member Cr Christine Germain I love that we are close enough to hop involved in community events. During against a range of environmental, in the car and get to Perth or Bunbury the Waroona Show, I’m the Chief on the study which reviewed the who has served as Councillor at social, infrastructure and physical data farming in the Peel and explore the or Mandurah — should you need to. Hall steward responsible for the hall extent of the proposed Peel Food Zone the Shire of Waroona for 26 years. (PFZ) and identified suitable locations sets relevant to each land use. The opportunities and challenges that entries, displays and the judges. It’s a Christine is also Manager of the for more intensive agriculture. The data was scored and weighted in a arise as the Transform Peel Initiative is What are some of your favourite long few days but all worth it in the Harvey Community Resource study researched ‘food zones’ across workshop in January with members implemented over the next 35 years. Qplaces / people / experiences in end. I really enjoy meeting up with Australia and internationally and of the Transform Peel and PFZ teams. Combining technical studies with Centre and Chair of the Waroona the Peel region? Why? people — and seeing the children The approach generated more than local knowledge will improve future Community Resource Centre. graduate from their section into delved into the land use planning I love to visit the natural environment 50 individual maps of scored criteria land use planning and investment. competing in the main hall! framework for agriculture for the area. areas of the Peel region. Whether such as land capability, groundwater The best way to identify the Peel Christine’s career has evolved around it’s visiting the Drakesbrook Weir or availability, road, internet and power What do you see for the overall The PFZ is a strategic Food Zone in planning strategies her long love affair with all things the forest that surrounds the area. supply networks and distances from future of the Peel region? element of the Transform and schemes is still being considered equine which began at the Bunbury There’s nothing like a walk in the Q residential areas and major waterways. Peel Initiative which with the GHD study highlighting the Trotting Club when she would attend bush after the rain or visiting the local I see it continuing to grow and be one events with her father. For 16 years, aims to attract innovative GHD used multiple criteria software need to manage land use conflicts. wineries. There’s so much to offer in of the most sought after regions to to analyse each land use scenario and These typically arise when intensive she owned the TAB in Waroona and the Peel. work, live and play in WA. We will have agricultural businesses into generated six land suitability maps. agricultural activities negatively now she manages the Tote Facilities at different industries which will attract the Peel region. The maps and underlying criteria was impact on the amenity of adjoining the Pinjarra Harness Club. Today, she In your opinion, what makes the people to our place. The equine residents, via excessive odour, noise or owns three trotters trained and driven Located east of Mandurah in the reviewed at a stakeholder workshop Q Peel region so unique? industry — I call it racing, pacing and in April and adjusted according to visual impact. by family members. Christine is the chasing — is going to play a major role Shires of Murray and Serpentine- In our five Shires we have everything feedback from participants. secretary/treasurer of the WA Square in the region. It’s the one to watch — Jarrahdale, the proposed PFZ initially One aspect of the project likely to we could want on our doorstop — from Trotters and the treasurer of the I’d bet on it! covered about 28,000 hectares The eastern PFZ is suitable for a wide change is the naming of the area Australian Square Trotters. She is a Life services and businesses to eco-tourism between the Kwinana Freeway and range of agriculture but western areas for planning purposes. The Western Member of the Waroona Basketball and wineries. The five Shires work the South West Highway and pivoted closer to the Peel-Yalgorup wetlands, Australian Planning Commission Association and has served on many around the planned Peel Business have high risk of nutrient export and have specific naming conventions Committees both in Waroona and the Park in Nambeelup. are better suited to closed production for zonings. The DPRID team will be Peel region. discussing the most appropriate way As a study outcome, the PFZ area such as hydroponics. Did you know? to recognise the Peel Food Zone in the increased to 42,000 hectares to include How long has your family been The Shire of Waroona stretches The April workshop highlighted planning system with local and State high quality soils on the footslopes of in the Peel region, and how did from the WA coastline on the the need to involve landholders Government in coming months. Q the Darling Scarp and established agri- they come to settle in the area? west and inland heading east to living and farming in the area. Over businesses in the Shire of Serpentine- the Darling Range. coming months, the team from the Originally, we lived at Bunbury where Jarrahdale. Although a large area, not MORE INFORMATION Department of Primary Industries and my father worked for the Bunbury Originally known as Drakesbrook, all the land within the PFZ is suitable If you have any queries relating to the Regional Development (DPIRD) will Council and farmed beef cattle the settlement’s name officially for agricultural development. Peel Food Zone please contact Heather organise meetings with landholders Percy at [email protected] along with horses. In 1971, we moved changed to Waroona in 1946 — GHD used their multi-criteria analysis and other interested groups. As to Waroona as my dad was doing but the town’s old name is still (MCA) software (INDEGO) to assess well as presenting the study Peel surveying and engineering work for very present nowadays. the suitability of six agricultural findings, the DPIRD team want to Food Zone Waroona Contracting which involved development scenarios: listen to the locals about living and work on the Mitchell Freeway and

connection to rural development. with the Commission (especially under in public and private sector and later I did part-time teaching whilst my mentors Janine Hatch and David pursue (maybe) a PhD and teach Staff profile studying. I also got the opportunity Arkwright) was unequivocally the others what life has offered me. Finally Q&A to work with a surveying company best exposure I have had through my I want to retire as a farmer in either (Geomatrix Engineering Service) academic and professional career. Australia or my motherland Ghana. How did you decide on the What is your favourite Peel during my national service. I was an WORDS | Kylie Wilson and Max Osae, Qcareer of personal assistant? Qdiscovery? enumerator in my department. My What has been your greatest Favourite discovery about the Peel Development Commission role at Geomatrix Engineering Service Qlearning from the Commissions QPeel region? IMAGES | Peel Development Commission I have been a personal assistant for The Forest Heritage Centre in helped develop my professional skills professional placement? approximately 24 years now and just Dwellingup is a great place to visit if within and outside the organisation. The dolphins! It really amazed me I learnt how stakeholder engagement love what I do! I first realised I was you're in Dwellingup for a few hours Our key role as a company at that time when I was having my lunch at the and local knowledge contributed The Peel Development well suited to this type of work when which gives you a good appreciation was to produce maps for the Electricity Mandurah foreshore and suddenly to decision making during my time I went to secretarial school straight for the history of the town and what it Company of Ghana. This actually three dolphins appeared with other Commission welcomes working in the Peel and with the after finishing my Business degree has to offer. I was pleasantly surprised motivated me to pursue a degree in pelicans in a chase for food (fish). This Commission. Communication was a relatively new member at University. I learnt how to touch at the impressive selection of locally Urban and Regional Planning, but made me always go to the foreshore a major tool for success within the of staff, and looks back type and have never looked back made timber products on display in I feel I was infected with Regional to have my lunch and 8 out of 10 Commission. times I got to see the dolphins in on the time of another since! I realised I had a real knack for their beautiful gift shop. They also Planning after taking a unit in my organising things and people and hold workshops; creative courses and degree called Urban and Regional the water inlet. On a more serious Where do you see yourself in five returning to study. setting up systems and processes organise tours. Analysis. This unit presented me with note, the Transform Peel program years? and I really wanted a role where I was the challenges and interesting aspects Q was also a great discovery; especially directly helping a busy manager or that regional towns always exhibit. the innovative way the Commission Introducing Maxwell Kwaku Osae, As a young motivated individual, all Introducing Kylie Wilson, Executive executive. is tackling the long-standing UWA Student Practicum I wish is to complete my Master’s Officer to CEO and Chairman What has your professional degree and make myself available unemployment rate in the Peel region. Where do you see yourself in 10 QPlacement at PDC involve? to great opportunities that life will years’ time? offer me. Once I have graduated I will What will you miss most about Q A lot! It was really an eye opener. look for a secure job. I’m interested working in the Peel region at the Hopefully with a successfully There was not a dull moment at the Q in the challenges and rewarding Peel Development Commission? completed MBA and either Commission. Today meeting farmers work that is undertaken within the supporting a President/Vice President at Waroona to talk about common The early morning coffee and all the regional development commissions of a multi-national company or use cold storage, tomorrow meeting Commission staff. Most of the time the and the new Department of Primary potentially running my own business environmental scientists at the Peel transition from the university to the Industries and Regional Development. as a consultant. Harvey Catchment Council, the professional working world is really not Also thinking of getting married and next day working on community that smooth for many, but the staff starting a family if possible. How do you like to spend your revitalisation projects. The timing of including the CEO made it very easy Whilst studying his Masters of my professional placement at the for me to blend in the organisation. What brought you to the Peel Qspare time? What are your long-term career Urban and Regional Planning at Commission interestingly coincided Commission staff supported me and region for work? aspirations? Q I like to spend all my spare time with the University of Western Australia with a change in State Government, Q had time to explain complex issues After spending 10 great years working my husband going for walks along (UWA), Max undertook a student new Minister for Regional Development, The million dollar question! I do not within the region without breaking and living up in the Pilbara in Port the beautiful Mandurah foreshore; practicum with the Peel Development and amalgamation of public sector intend to overburden myself with sweat and they were always willing Hedland, it was time for a scenery and going to the movies and eating out Commission between March and agencies from 41 to 25 departments. structure or firm aspirations. I want to to help anytime I didn’t understand lifestyle change. My husband and I at some great cafés and restaurants. May this year. Now completed, in This will impact the nine Regional relax and just focus on opportunities something. I will really miss getting spent a week holidaying in Mandurah Living in the Peel region is all about this section Max reflects upon his Development Commissions. The that life has to offer. Nonetheless I my head around the public sector a couple of years ago and just fell in enjoying the great lifestyle that it experiences and goals for his future. experience accrued during my time wish to gain practical experience both acronyms. love with the place and next thing you affords and I try not to ever take this know, we were buying a house here for granted. Tell us about your background and contemplating relocation. Qand what motivated you to In your opinion, what makes the undertake your Masters of Urban and What do you enjoy most about QPeel region so unique? Regional Planning? Local jobs, local tenders Qworking in the Peel region? The fact that we have five different I am from Ghana, West Africa and I love the people mostly. In my role at Shires making up the Peel region I completed my first degree in Are you looking for work in the Peel? Integrated Rural Art and Industry at the Commission I have the privilege of which all have their very own unique Our website now has links to State Government jobs and tenders in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science getting to interact with such a diverse attractions, interests and industries Peel. This is updated regularly, so bookmark the Commission website to and Technology. The course dealt range of stakeholders and our work is make this region unique. We have your ‘Favourites’ and be the first to know about jobs and tenders as they with producing artefacts from rural always varied and interesting. People beautiful estuaries; forests; farming are issued. in the Peel region are really passionate lands; urban areas and a culturally materials which is totally different from what I am doing now but there about what they do and about getting significant history which makes it MORE INFORMATION is an element of rural or regional Peel recognised on a State level for special. The region has some amazing For more visit www.peel.wa.gov.au all the great opportunities that this beaches and is very active in the somewhere which links to what I region affords. cultural and arts space. did in my first degree especially the

34 PEEL | Spring/Summer 2017 Spring/Summer 2017 | PEEL 35 Chicken liver parfait

PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC

RECIPES

Chez Deux Amis Beef cheeks Chocolate and passion fruit bavarois Chocolate and passion fruit bavarois Restaurant SERVES 10 TO 12 Ingredients the cubes of butter and remove from Chocolate base the heat. Once the passion fruit curd has cooled for 5–10 minutes, remove WORDS | Melissa Worthington, Chicken liver parfait 100g of all-chocolate biscuits the ring moulds from the freezer and Cork and Cheese and Chez Deux 40g of butter Amis Restaurant SERVES 12 carefully spoon the curd equally into the four moulds. Return the moulds to IMAGES | Chez Deux Amis Passion fruit curd Ingredients the freezer to set. Restaurant 100g passion fruit pulp 400g unsalted butter 1/2 gelatine leaf For the chocolate bavarois, place the 400g of chicken liver gelatine leaf in a bowl of cold water to 2 free-range eggs 4 x free-range eggs soak. Heat the milk in a small saucepan 30g of caster sugar until just below boiling, then add the 130mL double cream 40g of butter, cut into small cubes chopped chocolate and stir to dissolve. 65mL Brandy Chocolate bavarois Whisk the egg and the sugar together 160mL Port 140mL of milk then pour the hot chocolate milk over 1 x chopped shallot the mix, whisking continuously. Return 80g dark chocolate finely chopped 4 x bay leaves RECIPES the chocolate mixture to the pan and Beef cheeks 1 gelatine leaf 1 spring thyme the beef cheeks to the pan to sear cook on a low heat, stirring constantly 35g of sugar for 3–4 minutes until thickened. 1 pinch salt and pepper SERVES 6 on all sides. Once seared, transfer the Begin by preparing the beef a day cheeks to a casserole dish with 50mL 60mL of double cream Squeeze out the gelatine leaf and stir Method ahead by seasoning with salt and of vegetable oil. 2 egg yolks it through the chocolate custard until In a pan melt the butter on low heat. pepper, cover and refrigerate for 24 In the same heavy frying pan fry the fully incorporated. Set aside to cool for Method Once melted remove the pan from the hours. This step is not essential if you are garlic, onion, carrots and celery over 10–15 minutes. heat to cool down. pushed for time, although it ensures an a moderate heat until caramelised. To make the chocolate biscuit base, Whisk the double cream to soft peaks place the biscuits in a bowl and crush With another pan heat 2 tablespoons even seasoning throughout the meat. Add both the red wine and Madeira then take a tablespoon of it and mix it Serpentine is home with a rolling pin, or alternatively blitz in of olive oil and gently fry the chopped to the pan, stir well and simmer until well into the slightly cooled chocolate a food processor for a few seconds until to Chez Deux Amis shallots cooking for two minutes on Ingredients the liquid has reduced by half. Add custard. Carefully fold the remaining the mixture resembles fine sand. Melt Restaurant. a medium to high heat, then include 6 x beef cheeks, trimmed the beef stock and passata and bring double cream through the chocolate the butter and stir through the crushed the brandy followed by the port, 1 head of garlic cut horizontally in half to the boil, skimming off any scum mixture until smoothly incorporated. biscuits until evenly incorporated. Chef John Rughoobin is self- bay leaves and thyme. Let the liquid on the surface of the liquid. Stir in 100g of onion, chopped Remove the ring moulds from taught and in his quest to make reduce by half then remove the bay the bay leaves, thyme, juniper berries, Place metal rings on a small tray lined the freezer and carefully pour the his passion a reality he now and thyme leaves. 100g of carrots, chopped anchovies and ceps. Place in a baking with greaseproof paper. Divide the chocolate mixture evenly between the owns and operates the Chez 50g of celery, chopped tray covered with aluminium foil and biscuit mixture into four and press Once the butter and shallots has four moulds. Return the bavarois to Deux Amis Restaurant saying, 375mL of red wine transfer to the preheated oven. Cook down well into the base of the rings “I expresses myself more through cooled down, place into a jug. for 2–2.5 hours until the beef cheeks the freezer to chill for 30 minutes, then 150mL of Madeira in an even layer. Place the tray in the chill in the fridge until needed. the elements on the plate.” Put the liver and eggs into a blender are tender. freezer while you make the passion John’s focus is French fusion 100g of passata and mix it on low speed first. Slowly Take the baking tray out of the oven fruit curd. To unmould the bavarois, very gently Mediterranean with a touch of add the shallot butter, and once the 1.5L beef stock and quickly run a blowtorch around and remove the beef cheeks. Place onto For the passion fruit curd, place the Creole cuisine. mixture has incorporated increase the the edges of the ring moulds, be 4 x bay leaves another tray and cover with foil, keeping gelatine leaf in a bowl of cold water Chez Deux Amis is open speed slightly. warm. Strain the liquid from the careful not to hold the blowtorch on 4 x sprigs of thyme and heat the passion fruit pulp in any one spot for more than a second Wednesday to Saturdays for Pass the mixture through a fine chinois baking tray through a sieve into a clean 4 x juniper berries, crushed a small saucepan until bubbling. or the chocolate will dissolve. Gently dinner with lunch service on and add the cream, mixing well. saucepan and heat gently. Allow the Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs 4 x smoked anchovy fillets pull the ring moulds off. Friday through to Sunday and liquid to reduce until it forms a sauce- and caster sugar in a small bowl. Pour Heat the oven 130 degrees, place closed Monday and Tuesday. 15g of dried ceps (Porcini mushroom) like consistency, then reduce the heat the hot passion fruit over the eggs and the mixture into small jars, then To serve and keep warm until ready to serve. caster sugar, whisking thoroughly until Located at 1409 Karnup Road, put the jars in water bath covered 2 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley, chopped To decorate, warm the remaining fully incorporated. Serpentine WA. with aluminium foil and cook for chocolate in your hands quickly, Method To serve approximately 30 minutes depending Place the beef cheeks onto a plate Return the passion fruit mixture to before peeling long chocolate curls off Preheat the oven to 160ºC / gas mark 3 MORE INFORMATION on the size of the jar. and drizzle the sauce around the the pan and stir continuously on a low with a speed peeler directly over the For bookings phone (08) 9525 7003 or Remove the beef cheeks from the beef. Top with the chopped parsley heat for 3–4 minutes until thickened. desserts. The desserts will keep for 3–4 follow the restaurant on Facebook at To serve fridge. Heat the vegetable oil on high and serve immediately with a glass of Squeeze out the gelatine leaf and add days in the fridge, but will hold their www.facebook.com/ChezDeuxAmis Place on a platter with lightly toasted in a heavy frying pan, and then add local red wine. it to the hot mixture, stirring until it shape best if unmoulded 1 hour before sourdough and rocket. has completely dissolved. Stir through serving.

36 PEEL | Spring/Summer 2017 Spring/Summer 2017 | PEEL 37 Centre of advertisement is a diagram of the Peel Food Zone area with illustrations of different industries including:

· Department of Lettuce Primary Industries and · Regional Development Cattle · Fruit trees

· Grape vines Planning the · Strawberries · Glasshouse/hydroponics

Perth · Tunnel house Peel Food Zone · Poultry – chooks

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Planning the Peel Food Zone eeway est Highway • A new independent report assessed a range of agricultural industries including free range grazing,

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and intensive animal production in the Peel Food Kwinana Fr Zone • Investing in planning means future food production can be developed in the most suitable areas Peel Inlet Are you a landholder or community group in the Peel region? • Ensuring new job opportunities and investment to support the region’s growing population while Contact Heather Percy, Department of Primary [email protected] protecting the Peel’s wetlands systems are Industries and Regional Development to learn agric.wa.gov.au priorities for planning the Peel Food Zone more about the Peel Food Zone. transformpeel.com.au N MANDURAH (10km)

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PERTH Kwinana Freeway 70km

BUNBURY 105km FIRST PRECINCT OF Gull Road PEEL BUSINESS PARK

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First Precinct of Peel Business Park Future expansion of Peel Business Park SOUTH WEST Peel Food Zone HIGHWAY 14km

Peel Business Park is open for business. LandCorp is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the first stage of the development.

As part of the multi-million-dollar Transform Peel The EOI will allow us to best design the estate program, the 1,000ha development will be an innovative for the needs of interested businesses, and will be and sustainable industrial zone. Peel Business Park is backed by best practice services including water, strategically located and designed to house light and sewer, power, gas and telecommunications. general industry, research and development training facilities, agribusiness, transport and logistics companies. Located east of the freeway and just off Lakes Road, Peel Business Park will provide excellent immediate access to the growing southern corridor, with the Phil Melville 0488 203 088 freeway and Mandurah CBD only minutes away. landcorp.com.au/peelbusinesspark LAND6498

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