Southern River/Forrestdale/ Brookdale/Wungong D ISTRICT S TRUCTURE P LAN
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JANUARY 2001 Southern River/Forrestdale/ Brookdale/Wungong D ISTRICT S TRUCTURE P LAN VERNM O EN G T E O H F T W A E I S L T A E R RN AUST Dlsclaimer Any representation, statement, opinion or advice, expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith but on the basis that the Ministry for Planning, its agents and employees are not liable (whether by reason of negligence, lack of care or otherwise) to any person from any damage or loss whatsoever which has occurred or may occur in relation to that person taking or not taking (as the case may be) action in respect of any representation, statement, or advice referred to in this document. Professional advice should be obtained before applying the information contained in this document to particular circumstances. © State of Western Australia Published by the Western Australian Planning Commission Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 Published January 2001 ISBN 0 7309 9258 6 Internet: http://www.wa.gov.au/planning E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (08) 9264 7777 Fax: (08) 9264 7566 TTY: (08) 9264 7535 Infoline: 1800 626 477 Copies of this document are available in alternative formats on application to the Disabilities Services Coordinator The Ministry for Planning owns all photography in this document unless otherwise stated. SOUTHERN RIVER/FORRESTDALE/BROOKDALE/WUNGONG DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN Foreword The Southern River, Forrestdale, Brookdale, Wungong area is complex to plan for future development. It is affected by issues such as a high water table, contaminated sites, uses which have offsite impacts such as poultry farms and kennels, major infrastructure installations such as power lines, gas and water mains, important conservation and environmental sites and land fragmentation. To address these issues comprehensively, the Western Australian Planning Commission has prepared the Southern River/Forrestdale/Brookdale/Wungong District Structure Plan in consultation with the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale and other key stakeholders. The primary purpose of the District Structure Plan is to provide a broad framework for land use and development including major community facilities, conservation areas, Bush Forever sites, open space, and potential areas for development. Extensive research and consultation has ensured that the complex array of issues has been addressed and a balanced approach to conservation of the environment and development is provided. Completion of the District Structure Plan is a significant step in the planning process for the area and paves the way for a coordinated approach to planning in the future. Key steps to follow include the preparation of an urban water management strategy, amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme, outline development plans, amendments to local government town planning schemes, and detailed subdivision design. The principles contained within the District Structure Plan provide a framework for these more detailed stages of planning. I commend the District Structure Plan to you and feel certain that it will provide an excellent guide to planning in the study area. HON GRAHAM KIERATH MLA Minister for Planning i SOUTHERN RIVER/FORRESTDALE/BROOKDALE/WUNGONG DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN ii SOUTHERN RIVER/FORRESTDALE/BROOKDALE/WUNGONG DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN Table of Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................ix Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................xvi 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Report .............................................................................................................1 1.2 Need for a District Structure Plan ...........................................................................................1 1.3 Type of District Structure Plan ................................................................................................1 1.4 Process for Adopting the Preferred District Structure Plan ....................................................2 1.5 Area Covered by the Plan........................................................................................................4 1.6 Function of the District Structure Plan...................................................................................4 1.7 Aims and Objectives................................................................................................................4 1.8 Structure of this Document.....................................................................................................6 1.9 Timing ....................................................................................................................................6 1.10 Using this District Structure Plan............................................................................................6 2. Previous Reports and Studies 2.1 Planning Structure for the South-East Corridor – Stage A (1978) ..........................................9 2.2 Planning for the Future of the Perth Metropolitan Region (1987)........................................9 2.3 Metroplan and the Urban Expansion Policy Statement (1990) ...........................................13 2.4 Previous Structure Planning for Southern River...................................................................15 2.5 Previous Structure Planning for Forrestdale (North of Forrest/Armadale Road)..................19 2.6 Previous Structure Planning in the Forrestdale-Brookdale Area (South of Forrest/Armadale Roads) .......................................................................................19 2.7 South-East Corridor Structure Plan (June 1996) ...................................................................20 2.8 Liveable Neighbourhoods Community Design Code (1997) ...............................................20 2.9 Bush Forever (2000)...............................................................................................................20 3. Existing Conditions 3.1 Physical Characteristics (General).........................................................................................23 3.1.1 Climate......................................................................................................................23 3.1.2 Landform/Topography .............................................................................................23 3.1.3 Soil Characteristics/Land Capability ........................................................................23 3.1.4 Land Capability........................................................................................................26 3.2 Drainage and Groundwater (Existing Description) ..............................................................26 3.2.1 Surface Hydrology ....................................................................................................26 3.2.2 Groundwater.............................................................................................................28 3.3 Environmental Resources ......................................................................................................28 3.3.1 Remnant Vegetation .................................................................................................28 3.3.2 Fauna.........................................................................................................................29 3.3.3 Groundwater Resources – Protection .......................................................................29 3.3.4 Wetlands ...................................................................................................................29 3.3.5 Insect Nuisance.........................................................................................................30 3.3.6 Existing Conservation Policy Areas (System 6 – EPP)..............................................32 3.3.7 The Middle Canning Catchment Water Resources Management Study (Stage 2 September 1996) .........................................................................................35 3.4 Land Use ................................................................................................................................36 3.4.1 General Land Use Description .................................................................................36 3.4.2 Land Uses – Potential Impact on Extent and Type of Development ......................37 iii SOUTHERN RIVER/FORRESTDALE/BROOKDALE/WUNGONG DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN Table of Contents 3.5 Infrastructure .........................................................................................................................40 3.5.1 Roads.........................................................................................................................40 3.5.2 Rail ............................................................................................................................40 3.5.3 Water Supply.............................................................................................................41 3.5.4 Swerage Reticulation.................................................................................................41 3.5.5 Wastewater treatment...............................................................................................41 3.5.6 Power ........................................................................................................................41