File Code: OR.MTG 5/1

UNCONFIRMED MINUTES

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

9 AUGUST 2016

UNCONFIRMED MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 9 AUGUST 2016

ATTENTION/DISCLAIMER

These minutes are subject to confirmation.

The purpose of this Council Meeting is to discuss and, where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by an Elected Member or employee, or on the content of any discussion occurring during the course of the Meeting. Persons should be aware that regulation 10 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 establishes procedures to revoke or change a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal written advice of the Council decision is received by that person.

The Shire of Mundaring expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by an Elected Member or employee, or the content of any discussion occurring during the course of the Council Meeting.

LEGEND To assist the reader, the following explains the method of referencing used in this document:

Item Example Description

Page Numbers C1 AUGUST 2016 Sequential page numbering of (C2, C3, C4 etc) Council Agenda or Minutes for August 2016

Report Numbers 10.1 (10.2, 10.3 etc) Sequential numbering of reports under the heading “10.0 Reports of 11.1 (11.2, 11.3 etc) Committees” or “11.0 Reports of Employees”

Council Decision C7.08.16 Council Decision number 7 from Reference Council meeting August 2016

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CONTENTS

1.0 OPENING PROCEDURES 5

1.1 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS ...... 5 1.2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 5 2.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION 6 3.0 DECLARATION OF INTEREST 6

3.1 DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL INTEREST AND PROXIMITY INTERESTS ...... 6 3.2 DECLARATION OF INTEREST AFFECTING IMPARTIALITY ...... 6 4.0 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE 6 5.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 7 6.0 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 9

6.1 REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CR DAVID LAVELL ...... 9 C1.08.16 ...... 9 7.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 9

C2.08.16 ...... 9 8.0 PRESENTATIONS 9

8.1 DEPUTATIONS ...... 9 8.2 PETITIONS ...... 10 8.3 PRESENTATIONS ...... 10 9.0 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 10 10.0 REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES 11

10.1 WARDS AND REPRESENTATION REVIEW – OUTCOME OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND RECOMMENDATION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY BOARD ...... 11 C3.08.16 ...... 20 C4.08.16 ...... 21 C5.08.16 ...... 23 10.2 ENDORSEMENT OF DRAFT HELENA VALLEY URBAN EXPANSION STRATEGY FOR ADVERTISING ...... 64 C6.08.16 ...... 87 10.3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK ...... 243 C7.08.16 ...... 247 10.4 ROADSIDE CONSERVATION STRATEGY ...... 285 C8.08.16 ...... 289 10.5 CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN – 2016 FINAL ANNUAL PROJECT REPORT ...... 332 C9.08.16 ...... 334 10.6 FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT – JUNE 2016 ...... 341 C10.08.16 ...... 344

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10.7 PAYMENT BETWEEN MEETINGS – JUNE 2016 ...... 357 C11.08.16 ...... 358 11.0 ELECTED MEMBERS MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN 436 12.0 URGENT BUSINESS (LATE REPORTS) 436

12.1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR THE BUSHFIRE AREA ACCESS STRATEGY ...... 436 C12.08.16 ...... 443 12.2 REQUEST TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – CR FISHER ...... 450 C13.08.16 ...... 453 13 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 462 14 CLOSING PROCEDURES 462

14.1 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT MEETING ...... 462 14.2 CLOSURE OF THE MEETING ...... 462

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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER – 6.30 PM

1.0 OPENING PROCEDURES

The Presiding Person declared the meeting opened at 6.31pm.

Acknowledgement of Country

Shire of Mundaring respectfully acknowledges Noongar elders past and present and their people (specifically the Whadjuk people who are from this area) who are the traditional custodians of this land.

Recording of Meeting

Members of Council and members of the gallery are advised that this meeting will be audio-recorded.

1.1 Announcement of Visitors

1.2 Record of Attendance/Apologies/Approved Leave of Absence

Elected Cr David Lavell (Shire President) South Ward Members Cr Patrick Bertola (Deputy President) East Ward Cr Stephen Fox East Ward Cr James Martin South Ward Cr Tony Brennan West Ward Cr Lynn Fisher Central Ward Cr Bob Perks Central Ward Cr Doug Jeans Central Ward Cr Tony Cuccaro West Ward Cr Trish Cook South Ward Cr Pauline Clark West Ward

Staff Jonathan Throssell Chief Executive Officer Paul O’Connor Director Corporate Services Megan Griffiths Director Strategic & Community Services Shane Purdy Director Infrastructure Services Angus Money Acting Director Statutory Services Chris Jennings Senior Strategic Planning Officer Kaye Abel Manager Libraries & Community Engagement Tamara Clarkson Community Engagement Facilitator Giulia Censi Minute Secretary

Apologies

Absent

Leave of Cr John Daw East Ward Absence

Guests Nil

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Members 16 of the Public

Members Nil of the Press

2.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION

3.0 DECLARATION OF INTEREST

3.1 Declaration of Financial Interest and Proximity Interests Elected Members must disclose the nature of their interest in matters to be discussed at the meeting (Part 5 Division 6 of the Local Government Act 1995).

Employees must disclose the nature of their interest in reports or advice when giving the report or advice to the meeting (Sections 5.70 and 5.71 of the Local Government Act 1995).

3.2 Declaration of Interest Affecting Impartiality An Elected Member or an employee who has an interest in a matter to be discussed at the meeting must disclose that interest (Shire of Mundaring Code of Conduct, Local Government (Admin) Reg. 34C).

Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Clark, Cr Cook, Cr Fox, Cr Brennan, Cr Fisher, Cr Perks, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro, Cr Martin disclosed an interest affecting impartiality in Item 10.1 (Wards and Representation Review – Outcome of Public Consultation and Recommendation to Local Government Advisory Board) as they are current sitting Elected Members.

Cr Fisher disclosed an interest affecting impartiality in Item 12.2 (Request to attend Conference – Cr Fisher) as she has lodged the application to attend the MAV – Power to the People conference which is being discussed.

4.0 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE

At the Ordinary Council meeting held 2016, Mr Peter Gavranich asked a question which was taken on notice. A response was provided to Mr Gavranich by the Chief Executive Officer in writing. Below is a summary of the questions and the response provided.

Question 1

When is the CEO going to respond to my letter dated 16 March 2016?

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Response

Your letter of 16 March 2016 requested an inspection of verges at the above properties for fire risk. Your question asked at the Ordinary council meeting of 12 July 2016 sought to follow up a response to your letter.

It was confirmed that an inspection of the particular verges was undertaken on 23 March 2016. No problems or concerns were identified.

5.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

15 minutes (with a possible extension of two extra 15 minute periods) are set aside at the beginning of each Council meeting to allow members of the public to ask questions of Council.

Public Question Time is to be conducted in accordance with Shire of Mundaring Meeting Procedures Local Law 2015.

Martin Lentz, 4 Adair Road Mundaring 1. When will the Shire remove the trees CEO advised that as there is a Council obstructing visibility to traffic turning resolution to present traffic from Pretty Lane into Adair Road? management options for this location which would include options that don’t require removal of the trees in question, traffic warning signs have been put in place until a decision is made. 2. Why is the Shire accepting Director Infrastructure Services development guidelines to be used advised that while the guidelines apply retrospectively to existing to new developments, given the developments when when forcing recommendation of the Keelty report those changes could be detrimental on the Perth Hills bushfires, where a to the overall safety of existing specific recommendation was made residents? for local government to examine options to retrospectively bring bushfire prone areas into compliance with the guidelines, together with community concerns raised in previous Strategic Community Plans and subsequent work driving improvements in bushfire preparedness, it made sense to apply the guidelines as much as practicable to make the community as safe as possible against bushfire. Joan Quinn, Mt Helena Residents & Ratepayers Association 1. Can you please clarify if any rules CEO advised that members of the apply when contacting an elected public are able to contact elected member? mebers; noting that there will be occasions when an elected member may not be able to discuss a matter, such as when a planning matter is

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being considered. However there are protocols in place to ensure residents can make representations even in those such situations. Peter Gavranich, 54 Pittersen Road Darlington 1. When is the CEO going to reply to my CEO advised that a response has been letter dated 16 March 2016? provided.

Jenny Johnson, 605 Alexandra Road Hovea 1. Is Council aware that when the Director Infrastructure Services advised Mundaring Hall flooring was replaced, that tongue and groove flooring typically the boards were smashed, skip binned becomes hazardous from splintering and taken to launchfall. What is the after the floor is sanded and resealed reason for replacing the Parkerville Hall many times and therefore requires flooring? periodic replacement. Director Infrastructure Services advised this would be confirmed for Jenny Johnson. Martin Lentz, 4 Adairs Road Mundaring 3. Will the Shire create a Hazard A/Director Statutory Services advised Separation Zone of 80 metres from the that an Hazard Reduction Zone is an outer edge of existing developments, area of low fuel load (from the ground up thus potentially removing thousands of to 2m) of 5 to 8 tonnes/ha, which does trees throughout the Shire from reserves not in most instances require the facing residential areas? removal of trees. This expectation to lower the ground fuel loads across the Shire is already contained within the Shire’s annual fuel load and fire break notice. 4. Does the Shire agree as stated by the A/Director Statutory Services advised Guidelines that “it is the combination of that Shire of Mundaring agrees with the the different features which minimise the Guidelines that a holistic approach is likely impact a bushfire will have” and required, and that is why the Shire is does this not mean that implementing implementing a range of initiatives from only one Guideline may have minimal requiring higher building standards, impact on increasing residents safety? targeting ground fuel loads and improving access. Some initiatives are more readily influenced by the Shire and some are more difficult. As the managing authority of thoroughfares, the Shire has the ability to create safer access arrangements. 5. Will the Shire be requesting residents in A/Director Statutory Services advised existing dwellings in areas classified as that there is no statutory basis to do so. bushfire prone, to retrospectively ensure Community Safety is exploring initiatives their homes are modified to comply with to encourage landowners with existing this requirement of the Guidelines? dwellings to voluntarily upgrade their dwellings for better ember protection.

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6.0 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

6.1 Request for Leave of Absence – Cr David Lavell

Cr Lavell has advised of his request for leave of absence from 17 September 2016 to 17 October 2016 (inclusive).

COUNCIL DECISION C1.08.16 MOTION

Moved by Cr Fox Seconded by Cr Perks

That Cr Lavell be granted leave of absence from all meetings of Council held between 17 September 2016 to 17 October 2016 (inclusive).

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

7.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

COUNCIL DECISION C2.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Cr Fox Seconded by Cr Martin

That –

1. the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held Tuesday 12 July 2016 be confirmed; and

2. the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Tuesday 26 July 2016 be confirmed.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

8.0 PRESENTATIONS

8.1 Deputations

1. Rohan Hemsley - Item 10.2 - Endorsement of Draft Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy for Advertising.

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2. John Bell - Item 10.1 - Wards and Representation Review – Outcome of Public Consultation and Recommendation to Local Government Advisory Board.

3. Joan Quinn - Item 10.1 - Wards and Representation Review – Outcome of Public Consultation and Recommendation to Local Government Advisory Board.

4. Martin Lentz - Item 12.1 - Community Engagement for the Bushfire Area Access Strategy.

5. Diana Hertzler - Item 12.1 - Community Engagement for the Bushfire Area Access Strategy.

6. Jenny Johnson – Item 10.1 - Wards and Representation Review – Outcome of Public Consultation and Recommendation to Local Government Advisory Board.

8.2 Petitions

Nil

8.3 Presentations

Nil

9.0 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Nil

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10.0 REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES

10.1 Wards and Representation Review – Outcome of Public Consultation and Recommendation to Local Government Advisory Board

File Code GV.BOU 4 Author Danielle Courtin, Governance Co-ordinator Senior Employee Paul O’Connor, Director Corporate Services Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

Council is requested to - • consider the public submissions received as part of its review of wards and representation; • determine its preferred ward structure and representation model; and • make recommendations to the Local Government Advisory Board.

BACKGROUND

The Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) requires a local government with a ward system to review its wards and the number of offices of councillor for each ward at least every eight years. Council last reviewed its wards and representation in March 2011 (C14.03.11), when it resolved not to make any changes and to undertake another review by 2017.

On 12 April 2016 Council decided (C10.04.16) to initiate a review of its wards and representation, to invite public submissions and to endorse a discussion paper elaborating eight possible options and including a questionnaire to facilitate community consultation (ATTACHMENT 1).

The review was widely advertised in local newspapers and on the Shire website and was emailed to community groups. A community consultation forum was held on 12 May 2016. Residents were encouraged to complete the online questionnaire or send in their submissions by email or post.

Submissions were invited from 15 April 2016 to 30 June 2016. A total of 39 submissions were received prior to the deadline. One late submission, received on 5 July 2016, was not considered in accordance with clause 7 of Schedule 2.2 of the Act.

37 individuals as well as the Mundaring Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. and the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc. provided feedback and comments. The analysis of this feedback is detailed in ATTACHMENT 2.

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STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Schedule 2.2 clause 6 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) provides that a local government divided into wards must carry out a review of its ward boundaries and the number of offices of councillor for each ward from time to time so that no more than eight years elapse between successive reviews.

Clause 9 of Schedule 2.2 of the Act requires the local government to make a report in writing to the LGAB on completion of the review. The report may propose the making of any order under section 2.2(1), 2.3(3) or 2.18(3).

Schedule 2.2 clause 8 of the Act provides that before a local government proposes that an order be made to change its ward boundaries or the number of offices of councillors for each ward, its council is to have regard to a) community of interests; and b) physical or topographic features; and c) demographic trends; and d) economic factors; and e) the ratio of councillors to electors in the various wards.

Section 2.2(1) of the Act – Districts may be divided into wards: The Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister, may make an order — a) dividing a district into wards; or b) creating new wards in a district that is already divided into wards; or c) changing the boundaries of a ward; or d) abolishing any or all of the wards into which a district is divided; or e) as to a combination of any of those matters.

Section 2.3(3) of the Act – Names of districts and wards: If a local government proposes under Schedule 2.2 that an order be made changing the name of the district or a ward, the Minister may recommend to the Governor that the order be made, and the Governor may make the order accordingly.

Section 2.18(3) of the Act – Fixing and changing the number of councillors: The Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister, may make an order — a) changing the number of offices of councillor on a council; or b) specifying or changing the number of offices of councillor for a ward; or c) as to a combination of those matters.

The Minister can only make a recommendation to the Governor if the LGAB has recommended under Schedule 2.2 that the order in question should be made.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

This report aligns with the following priority of the “Mundaring 2026” Strategic Community Plan: Priority 1 – Governance Objective Two – Transparent, responsive and engaged processes for Shire decision making.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Governance: • effectively consult and actively engage the community in decision making • comply with legislation • deliver outcomes that are consistent with the strategic goals and objectives of the Shire.

Social: • meet the needs of the broader community now and into the future • enhance community access to council information, activities and decision making processes • develop community pride and sense of belonging.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

Reputational risk: ignoring community submissions may cause community frustration. Operational risk: if Council fails to make a recommendation to the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) before March 2017, any proposed changes may not take effect at the next local government election in October 2017.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

As a requirement of the Act, extensive public consultation was undertaken as part of the review.

COMMENT

As part of the community consultation some ratepayers expressed concern that elected members have a vested interest in preserving the current number of offices. This is however how the Act has been written. Council can minimise the perception of vested interests by debating the review and its options in an open forum, thereby giving the community an opportunity to hear the discussion in a transparent and accountable manner.

Council must consider all submissions received by the closing date for submissions. To facilitate this task an analysis of the 39 responses received is attached (ATTACHMENT 2).

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While 39 responses represent only 0.15% of Shire of Mundaring electors, the number of responses received is significantly greater than for the previous review in 2011, which attracted just one response. The responses received from the Mundaring Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. and the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc. presumably reflect the views of their members, whatever that number may be.

It is important to note that the LGAB guideline – A Guide for Local Governments; How to conduct a review of wards and representation for local governments with and without a ward system - states that Council must identify the reasons for the recommendation it makes to the LGAB, even if it recommends to maintain the current situation.

In accordance with the guideline the following documents will be forwarded to the LGAB: • copy of the 12 April 2016 report and Council minutes recording the decision to undertake a review of wards and representation (C10.04.16) • copy of this report and Council minutes recording the decision of Council and its recommendation to the LGAB • copy of the newspaper advertisements • copy of the discussion paper • copy of the consultation feedback paper.

Community consultation outcome

The feedback from the questionnaire (ATTACHMENT 2) indicates that most respondents favour –

• fewer wards or no wards at all (67% of responses) • fewer elected members (73% of responses).

Assessment of options

As noted in the Discussion Paper the options that were elaborated in the Paper were intended to assist the community and encourage discussion, not to promote any particular option.

The options took into account the following: • all options are projected over eight years, from 2015 to 2023, in order to provide for a complying solution until the next review • population projections are based on as many known variables as possible • the requirement to be within the tolerance of plus or minus 10% by 2023 • consideration against the “factors” • representation levels of other metropolitan local governments.

1. Maintaining the status quo

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This is not a viable option.

As shown on pages11-12 of the Community Discussion Paper (ATTACHMENT 1) the ratio of electors per elected member (the principal consideration when reviewing wards and representation) in West Ward is currently outside of the plus or minus 10% deviation from average and is projected to progressively worsen over the period up to 2023.

For this reason maintaining the current situation is unlikely to be acceptable to the LGAB, as West Ward is over-represented for the foreseeable future.

If Council wishes to keep the four wards structure, ward boundaries must be amended.

2. Maintaining four wards and twelve elected members

The Community Discussion Paper offered two options that comply with the five factors that must be considered as part of the review: community of interest, physical and topographical features, demographic trends, economic factors and representation ratio. Option 1 (four wards with amended boundaries between Central and West) achieves a balanced ratio of representation and scores well against the other factors. Option 3 (four wards with amended boundaries between Central, South and West Wards) also achieves a balanced representation ratio, but scores weaker against the community of interest factor. Both options keep the current representation level of 2140 electors per elected member, which is well below the metropolitan average of 3707 electors per elected member. Conclusion: it is possible to achieve balanced representation with four wards and 12 elected members by amending existing ward boundaries. These options did not rate highly in the community feedback.

3. Reducing the number of wards as well as the number of elected members

The Community Discussion Paper offered three options that comply with the five factors that must be considered as part of the review, including balanced representation.

Option 6 (three wards and reduce elected member numbers to eight) combines South and West Wards into one new ward. It brings all three wards within tolerance margins and scores well against the other factors. It also brings the representation level (3315) closer to the metropolitan average (3707).

Option 7 (two wards and reduce number of elected members to nine) combines South and West Wards into one ward and combines Central and East Wards into a second ward. Both wards are well within tolerance margins, representation levels (2836 for Central/East, and 3085 for South/West) are very balanced and

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Option 8 (no wards, eight elected members) abolishes all wards, removing the requirement to compare the ratio of elected members between wards. It brings representation (3315) close to the metropolitan average (3707) and results in reduced election costs, as one roll for the district is produced rather than separate rolls for each ward. Time and money is further saved by not having to conduct ward reviews every eight years.

New option resulting from the community consultation: no wards, six elected members The option that received the greatest support in the community feedback is very similar to Option 8, but reduces the number of elected members to six. This brings representation to 4281, similar to City of Swan’s ratio (4960).

Further option – uneven representation: no wards, seven elected members Council may wish to consider a further option of no wards and seven elected members, bringing with it the benefit of uneven numbers. This option closely aligns with community feedback and adds the advantage of not requiring a casting vote by the Shire President when votes are tied.

Implementation of this option can happen progressively, so as not to disrupt Council proceedings by having six new Council members in 2019. Practically this scenario would play out as follows: • October 2017: six currently elected members with terms to 2019 continue their term, while three vacancies bring the total number of elected members to nine; • October 2019: the three elected members elected in 2017 continue their term, while four vacancies bring the total number of elected members to seven; • As from 2021 every two years three or four vacancies will occur, as near as practicable to half of the total number of offices of councillor, as required by Schedule 4.2 clause 1 of the Act.

According to a paper published by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government, some positives and negatives of having no wards include:

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Positive features Less positive features Promotes the concept of a shire-wide May lead to significant focus, with elected members being communities of interest and points elected by and concerned for the Shire of view being unrepresented. as a whole, rather than pursuing parochial interests. May lead to elected members being relatively inaccessible for Gives residents and ratepayers a choice residents in parts of the Shire. of elected members to approach with their concerns. May lead to confusion of responsibilities and duplication of Each voter has the opportunity to effort on the part of elected express a preference for every candidate members. for the council election. May be difficult for voters to Removes the need to (re)define internal assess the performance of ward boundaries. individual elected members.

Results in simple, less expensive voters Larger numbers of candidates roll for elections as compared with might be confusing for voters. separate voters’ rolls for individual wards. © Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government Another benefit of abolishing wards is that time and money is saved by not having to conduct ward reviews. The cost of managing elections will also greatly be reduced. Further reducing the number of elected members progressively from twelve to seven will save between $75,000 and $121,475 per annum, depending on the determination of the level of councillor remuneration within the allowable range (determined by SAT).

Conclusion: if Council wishes to make a recommendation to the LGAB consistent with the preferences expressed by community members during the consultation period, one of the above five options can be selected.

A recommendation must be prepared in accordance with the LGAB guideline (A Guide for Local Governments; How to conduct a review of wards and representation for local governments with and without a ward system).

This guideline states the recommendations “are to be consistent with the consideration of public submissions, any other community input and relevant matters” (p.33).

Accordingly, the following recommendations to the LGAB are made to seek an order to reduce the numbers of Councillors from 12 to seven, and to abolish the current ward structure.

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VOTING REQUIREMENT

Absolute majority

RECOMMENDATION

That Council, in accordance with Schedule 2.2(9) of the Local Government Act 1995, makes recommends to the Local Government Advisory Board that:

1. An order be made under s. 2.2(1) to abolish all wards into which the district is divided, effective from the October 2017 local government elections; 2. An order be made under s. 2.18(3) to change the number of offices of councillor progressively from twelve to seven, by reducing the number of offices to nine from the October 2017 local government elections, with a further reduction to seven from the October 2019 local government elections.

MOTION

Moved by: Cr Cook Seconded by: Cr Clark

1. That Shire of Mundaring publicly thanks all residents and the Ratepayers Associations for their input into the process.

2. That Council, in accordance with Schedule 2.2(9) of the Local Government Act 1995, recommends to the Local Government Advisory Board that the current number of 12 offices of councillor be maintained with the current 4 Wards

3. That the Local Government Advisory Board be advised of the reasons for Council's recommendation as follows:

i. The recommendation is in line with current legislation standards Local Government Act – elected members range of allowing 6-15 elected members, ie. Representation of 12 Elected Members / four wards, with boundaries altered to allow for equal ratios within acceptable variances.

ii. The recommendation takes into account the extensive geographical range of the shire (644sq kms), and allows for equal population representation.

iii. The recommendation allows elected and future elected members a manageable campaigning area, which thereafter encourages local government and democratic participation.

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iv. The cost saving of reducing Elected Members numbers would be small. Currently 12 Elected Members received only 75% of the Maximum SAT allowance, a reduction to lesser members, doing more hours of Council work may see the Council increase to the maximum allowance.

v. Maintaining 12 Elected Members allows more democratic opportunities for the many rather than a few residents/ratepayers to participate in their local government.

vi. Maintaining 12 Elected Members encourages diversity of representatives, particularly working parents and women, as the workload over the Shire and Ward and Council Committees is shared.

vii. Maintaining 12 Elected Members within four wards, allows fair and reasonable accessibility to Elected Members by both Resident/Ratepayers groups and individuals. viii. The recommendation allows for sharing of Council duties including Council Advisory and Groups committee, and public representations duties between 12 Elected Members. This provides healthy debate even in times of leave of absences and apologies at Council Meetings.

ix. The recommendation allows for the expected increased population growth within our Shire over the next eight years. (16.5% over the next 10 years as at 2013 figures).

x. Maintaining 12 Elected Members allows Council to draw on a range of different skills and experiences to be represented, eg some elected members have financial, social, legal, public speaking, and policy strengths.

LOST 6/5, as an absolute majority was not obtained.

For: Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Cook, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Fox, Cr Jeans, Cr Martin.

As per Meeting Procedures Local Law 2015, Part 6, section 6.11, during the discussion of the above motion the following procedural motion was considered in order to grant Cr Cook an extension of time.

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COUNCIL DECISION C3.08.16 MOTION

Moved by: Cr Cuccaro Seconded by: Cr Fisher

That Cr Cook be granted an extension of 3 minutes to speak to the motion.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

MOTION

Moved by: Cr Bertola Seconded by: Cr Fox

That Council requests that the CEO prepare a report that details an option to reflect a reduction in the number of Councillors to nine and a reduction in the number of Wards to two.

LOST 4/7, as an absolute majority was not obtained.

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Jeans, Cr Fox

Against: Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Cook, Cr Cuccaro.

MOTION

Moved by: Cr Fisher Seconded by: Cr Cook

1. That no amendment be made to the number of wards or to the boundary of the wards in the Shire of Mundaring. 2. That no amendment be made to the number of elected members in the Shire of Mundaring. Rationale: Community feedback of .015% of electors was received. Opinions expressed were evenly spread between having 3 or 4 wards and between having 2 or no wards.

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The Shire has four very distinct communities of interest that are largely topographically/geographically defined. They are also divided by the 4 lanes of the Great Northern Highway. The West ward is characterised by having smaller homesites and high density typical of a suburban lifestyle. It also accommodates an industrial area. The South ward has a mix of high and medium density with some retained farmlands and large areas of bushland and wetlands. The Central ward is medium to low density with significant portions of national parks, agriculture and bushlands. It accommodates a business district and industrial area. The East ward is medium to low density with significant portions of agriculture and bushlands. The Central and East wards are in high elevation at the top of the Escarpment. There is little sense or value in amending ward boundaries to accommodate a difference of a few hundred electors amongst the wards, when the communities of interest and geographical boundaries are so strong. The imbalance in the ratio of elected members to electors was considered to be less important than retaining the strong communities of interest. While there was some community support for a reduction in numbers of elected members, Council does not support this. Maintaining 12 elected members and four wards is viewed as a valuable community service and support. It provides an elector with easy access to three elected members who live relatively close by and can, therefore, be expected to be sensitive to issues raised by an elector. The geographically large size of the Shire, one of the largest in the outer metropolitan area is also a factor in retaining 12 members.

LOST 4/7, as an absolute majority was not obtained.

For: Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Cuccaro, Cr Cook

Against: Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Jeans, Cr Lavell.

COUNCIL DECISION C4.08.16 MOTION

Moved by: Cr Perks Seconded by: Cr Cook

A. That Council, in accordance with Schedule 2.2(9) of the Local Government Act 1995, recommends to the Local Government Advisory Board that:

1. an order be made under s. 2.2(1) to change the boundaries of Central Ward, South Ward and West Ward by

• South Ward ceding the portion of Greenmount south of Great Eastern Highway to West Ward;

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• South Ward ceding that portion of Bellevue located in the Shire to West Ward; and • Central Ward ceding about one third of Glen Forrest to South Ward.

2. The current number of 12 offices of councillor be maintained.

B. That the Local Government Advisory Board be advised of the reasons for Council's recommendation as follows:

1. The recommendation is in line with current legislation standards Local Government Act – elected members range of allowing 6-15 elected members, ie. Representation of 12 Elected Members / four wards, with boundaries altered to allow for equal ratios within acceptable variances.

2. The recommendation takes into account the extensive geographical range of the shire (644sq kms), and allows for equal population representation.

3. The recommendation allows elected and future elected members a manageable campaigning area, which thereafter encourages local government and democratic participation.

4. The cost saving of reducing Elected Members numbers would be small. Currently 12 Elected Members receive only 75% of the Maximum SAT allowance, a reduction to lesser members, doing more hours of Council work may see the Council increase to the maximum allowance.

5. Maintaining 12 Elected Members allows more democratic opportunities for the many rather than a few residents/ratepayers to participate in their local government.

6. Maintaining 12 Elected Members encourages diversity of representatives, particularly working parents and women, as the workload over the Shire and Ward and Council Committees is shared.

7. Maintaining 12 Elected Members within four wards, allows fair and reasonable accessibility to Elected Members by both Resident/Ratepayers groups and individuals.

8. The recommendation allows for sharing of Council duties including committee, and public representations duties between 12 Elected Members. This provides healthy debate even in times of leave of absences and apologies at Council Meetings.

9. The recommendation allows for the expected increased population growth within our Shire over the next eight years. (16.5% over the next 10 years as at 2013 figures).

10. Maintaining 12 Elected Members allows Council to draw on a range of different skills and experiences to be represented, eg some elected members have financial, social, legal, public speaking, and policy strengths.

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CARRIED 7/4 by an absolute majority

For: Cr Perks, Cr Cook, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro

Against: Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Fox, Cr Lavell

As per Meeting Procedures Local Law 2015, Part 7, section 7.6, during the discussion of the above motion the following procedural motion was considered.

COUNCIL DECISION C5.08.16 MOTION

Moved by Cr Bertola Seconded by Cr Clark

That the meeting be adjourned until 8.50pm on 9 August 2016.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Jeans , Cr Cook, Cr Fox, Cr Perks, Cr Cuccaro.

Meeting was adjourned at 8.45pm and reconvened at 8.50pm.

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Attachment 1

Report 10.1

32 pages

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Community Discussion Paper

Review of ward boundaries and elected member representation levels

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 1 Contents

Introduction ...... 3 1. Review of wards and representation ...... 4 1.1 Current situation ...... 4 1.2 Review process ...... 5 1.3 Factors to be considered...... 6 1.4 Role and remuneration of elected members...... 10 1.4.1 Role of elected members ...... 10 1.4.2 Remuneration of elected members ...... 10 1.5 Future elected member representation levels ...... 10 1.6 Potential to amend existing ward boundaries ...... 12 1.6.1 Amend the boundary between Central Ward and West Ward to include Hovea in West Ward………………...... 13 1.6.2 Amend the boundary between South Ward and West Ward to include all of Greenmount in West Ward...... 14 1.6.3 Amend the boundary between South Ward and West Ward to include all of Greenmount and part of Bellevue in West Ward, and amend the boundary between Central Ward and South Ward to include part of Glen Forrest in South Ward...... 15 1.7 Options to consider ...... 16 1.7.1 Option 1 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central and West) with approximately equal numbers of electors and retain twelve elected members...... 17 1.7.2 Option 2 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central and West) with approximately equal numbers of electors and reduce the number of elected members from twelve to eight……………… ...... 18 1.7.3 Option 3 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, South and West) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and retain twelve elected members… ...... 19 1.7.4 Option 4 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, South and West) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and reduce the number of elected members from twelve to eight...... 21 1.7.5 Option 5 - Three wards and number of elected members to remain the current twelve 22 1.7.6 Option 6 – Three wards and reduce elected member numbers to eight ...... 24 1.7.7 Option 7 – Two wards and reduce number of elected members to nine ...... 26 1.7.8 Option 8 – No wards and reduce number of elected members to eight ...... 28 Feedback Form ...... 30

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 2 Introduction

Shire of Mundaring is reviewing its wards and representative structure. The Shire is divided into four electoral wards, each electing three Councillors. The Shire President is elected by the Councillors.

Council last reviewed its wards and representation in March 2011. It resolved not to make any changes and to undertake another review by 2017. The Local Government Act 1995 requires a review of wards and representation such that no more than eight years elapses between reviews. These reviews are designed to ensure that representation on Council reflects any changes in population distribution.

This discussion paper has been developed to assist the community in considering proposals and ideas. The paper outlines eight options which have been developed to encourage discussion. The Shire is not promoting any particular option and is open to alternative proposals from the community.

Residents, ratepayers and businesses within the shire are encouraged to review this discussion paper and provide feedback on the options presented.

Council will consider all submissions received and will then make a determination on ward boundaries and elected member representation levels. Any Council-supported changes to the current structure will then be submitted to the Local Government Advisory Board and the Minister for approval.

A Community Consultation Forum will be held in the Civic Area at the Shire Administration Centre on Thursday 12 May 2016 at 6.30 pm.

Public submissions close at 4.00 pm on 30 June 2016.

Please use the feedback form attached to this discussion paper or simply send us your comments.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 3 1. Review of wards and representation

1.1 Current situation

Currently the Shire of Mundaring has twelve elected members elected from four wards. Elector numbers from the 2015 Council elections were:

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central 7,098 3 1:2366 10.56% East 6,601 3 1:2200 2.80% South 6,270 3 1:2090 - 2.33% West 5,715 3 1:1,905 - 10.98% Total 25,684 12 1:2140 average

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1.2 Review process

The review process must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act). It involves a number of steps:

• Council resolves to undertake the review • Public submission period opens - a minimum of six weeks is Consultation provided for submissions

• Public submissions close • Council considers all submissions and relevant factors and makes its decision Evaluation • Council submits a report to the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) for its consideration

• LGAB makes a recommendation to the Minister for Local Government • The Minister makes a decision Decision • Any changes approved by the Minister will be in place for the next election (October 2017) where possible

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 5 1.3 Factors to be considered

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the current arrangements and to consider alternative options to find the system of representation that is most appropriate and best suits the characteristics of the shire and its residents.

The review may result in any of the following proposals:

• Creating new wards; • Changing ward boundaries; • Abolishing any or all wards; • Changing the name of a district or ward; • Changing the number of elected members; and/or • Specifying or changing the number of offices of elected member for a ward.

When considering changes to wards and representation, Schedule 2.2 of the Act details the factors that must be taken into account by a local government as part of the review process:

1. Community of interest; 2. Physical and topographic features; 3. Demographic trends; 4. Economic factors; and 5. Ratio of elected members to electors in the various wards.

The ratio of elected members to electors in the various wards is considered by the Local Government Advisory Board to be the principal consideration when reviewing wards and representation. This ratio should be as even as possible across wards so that electors have equal representation. Some variation is inevitable, but the Local Government Advisory Board requires any deviation to be within plus or minus 10% of the district average.

It is important to remember that section 2.10 of the Act requires an elected member to represent the interests of electors, ratepayers and residents of the district. This means that each elected member, regardless of the ward to which the member has been elected, must represent the interests of all the electors, ratepayers and residents of the shire.

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The LGAB interprets the factors to be taken into account as follows:

1. Community of interest The term community of interest has a number of elements. These include a sense

of community identity and belonging, similarities in the characteristics of the residents of a community and similarities in the economic activities. It can also include dependence on the shared facilities in an area as reflected in catchment areas of local schools and sporting teams, or the circulation areas of local newspapers.

Neighbourhoods, suburbs and towns are important units in the physical, historical and social infrastructure and often generate a feeling of community and belonging.

2. Physical and topographic features These may be natural or man-made features that will vary from area to area. Water features such as rivers and catchment boundaries may be relevant considerations. Coastal plain and foothills regions, parks and reserves may be relevant as may other man made features such as railway lines and freeways.

3. Demographic trends Several measurements of the characteristics of human populations, such as population size, and its distribution by age, sex, occupation and location provide important demographic information. Current and projected population characteristics will be relevant as well as similarities and differences between areas within the local government.

4. Economic factors Economic factors can be broadly interpreted to include any factor that reflects the character of economic activities and resources in the area. This may include the industries that occur in a local government area (or the release of land for these) and the distribution of community assets and infrastructure such as road networks.

5. Ratio of Elected Members to Electors in the various wards It is expected that each local government will have similar ratios of electors to

elected members across the wards of its district.

There is very little guidance for local governments on how to determine the optimal number of elected members to achieve adequate representation or how to make informed decisions about varying elected member numbers.

Table 1 compares ratios of electors to elected members across all 30 metropolitan local governments at the time of the most recent elections in October 2015. Representation ranges from 158 electors per elected member in the Town of Peppermint Grove to 9,630 electors per elected member in the City of Stirling.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 7 Across all metropolitan local governments each elected member represents on average 3,707 electors. Shire of Mundaring elected members each represent 2,140 electors - well below the metropolitan average.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 8 TABLE 1 – Ratio of electors to elected members by local government.

Council elected members electors ratio Armadale 14 43,988 3,142 Bassendean 6 10,147 1,691

Bayswater 11 41,728 3,793 Belmont 9 21,327 2,370 Cambridge* 8 17,858 2,232

Canning* 10 51,907 5,191 Claremont* 9 7,079 787 Cockburn* 9 62,706 6,967 Cottesloe* 8 5,533 692 East Fremantle* 8 5,220 653 Fremantle* 12 20,227 1,686 Gosnells 12 65,950 5,496 Joondalup* 12 107,681 8,973

Kalamunda 12 37,962 3,164

Kwinana 8 18,733 2,342

Melville* 12 68,726 5,727

Mosman Park* 6 5,843 974

Mundaring 12 25,684 2,140 Nedlands* 12 14,918 1,243 Peppermint Grove 7 1,108 158 Perth* 8 11,385 1,423 Rockingham 10 69,679 6,968 Serpentine-Jarrahdale 9 13,614 1,513 South Perth* 8 26,944 3,368 Stirling 14 134,825 9,630 Subiaco* 12 11,791 983 Swan 15 74,395 4,960 Victoria Park* 8 20,300 2,538 Vincent* 8 21,546 2,693

Wanneroo* 14 100,690 7,192

Total / average 302 1,119,529 3,707

* Directly elected Mayors (elected by their electors) are not included in these statistics. Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 9 1.4 Role and remuneration of elected members

1.4.1 Role of elected members

The role of an elected member is defined in section 2.10 of the Local Government Act 1995 as follows: (a) represents the interests of electors, ratepayers and residents of the district; (b) provides leadership and guidance to the community in the district; (c) facilitates communication between the community and the council; (d) participates in the local government’s decision making processes at council and committee meetings; and (e) performs such other functions as are given to a councillor by this Act or any other written law.

1.4.2 Remuneration of elected members

In June each year the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal (SAT) determines the rates of remuneration for local government elected members. This determination must be used by local governments as the basis for setting fees and allowances payable to elected members. In June 2015 SAT determined minimum and maximum levels for a band 2 local government such as Mundaring as follows:

Minimum Maximum Shire President $14,500 $30,385 Other elected members $14,500 $22,660 Shire President’s Allowance $15,000 $61,800 Information & Communication $500 $3,500 Technology (ICT) Allowance

1.5 Future elected member representation levels

The current elected member - elector ratio (see Section 1.1) is based on the electoral rolls used for the October 2015 Council elections. The Western Australian Electoral Commission does not provide future projections of electors per suburb/locality or per ward due to a range of demographic and enrolment uncertainties and it is therefore not possible to project elected member – elector ratios in future years with any level of certainty.

In an attempt to provide indicative future elected member representation levels in each of the Shire’s existing wards, population forecasts as well as population to elector ratios for each suburb/locality have been used.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 10 The population forecasts are based on a series of assumptions, some of which have turned out to be conservative. New forecasts are scheduled for calculation based on updated assumptions after the results of the 2016 Census become available.

Over the coming eight years – the reference period for reviews of wards and representation – local government elections are scheduled for 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Assuming that: • The Shire’s population grows as forecast; • The present ward structure continues; • Present elected member numbers are maintained; and • The percentage of each ward’s population who enrol as electors remains similar, then future electors and resultant elected member – elector ratios are estimated to be:

October 2017 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,314 2,438 10.32% East 3 6,868 2,289 3.59% South 3 6,465 2,155 -2.49% West 3 5,873 1,958 -11.42% Total/average 12 26,520 average 2,210

October 2019 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,498 2,499 9.61% East 3 7,171 2,390 4.83% South 3 6,631 2,210 -3.06% West 3 6,062 2,021 -11.38% Total/average 12 27,362 average 2,280

October 2021 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,678 2,559 8.89% East 3 7,485 2,495 6.15% South 3 6,791 2,264 -3.69% West 3 6,251 2,084 -11.35% Total/average 12 28,205 average 2,350

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 11 October 2023 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,875 2,625 8.40% East 3 7,799 2,600 7.35% South 3 6,958 2,319 -4.22% West 3 6,427 2,142 -11.53% Total/average 12 29,059 average 2,422

From the above it appears that over time the deviation in Central Ward tends to normalise itself and remains within the 10% maximum tolerance required by the LGAB.

The deviation in West Ward however worsens slightly and remains outside of the LGAB’s 10% maximum tolerance, making West Ward overrepresented for the foreseeable future.

For this reason maintaining the ward boundaries may not be acceptable to the LGAB, as West Ward residents are over-represented compared to the three other wards.

For the status quo of four wards to be retained, existing ward boundaries would need to be altered to maintain representation within tolerances. The factors to be considered when determining ward boundaries (communities of interest, physical and demographic features) have not significantly changed since the most recent review in 2011.

1.6 Potential to amend existing ward boundaries

The wards generally have logical boundaries comprising local government boundaries, suburb and locality boundaries, John Forrest National Park and Great Eastern Highway (Refer to map in Section 1.1).

South Ward is comprised of Bellevue (part), Helena Valley, Boya, all of the populated parts of Darlington, and the portion of Greenmount south of Great Eastern Highway. South Ward is bounded by the City of Swan and the Shire of Kalamunda, Great Eastern Highway, and Glen Forrest.

West Ward is comprised of Midvale (part), Swan View (part), the portion of Greenmount north of the Great Eastern Highway, and John Forrest National Park in Hovea. West Ward is bounded by the City of Swan, Great Eastern Highway and John Forrest National Park.

Central Ward is comprised of Glen Forrest, the populated part of Hovea, almost all of Parkerville, Mahogany Creek, Mundaring and an unpopulated portion of Sawyers

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 12 Valley near Mundaring Weir. Central Ward also contains two small portions of Darlington (one north of Ryecroft Road and one south of Darlington Estate Wines) but neither of these are populated. Central Ward is bounded by John Forrest National Park, City of Swan, Stoneville, Sawyers Valley and Darlington.

East Ward is comprised of Stoneville, Mount Helena, Chidlow, Beechina, Wooroloo, Bailup, The Lakes, Malmalling, Gorrie, and the populated parts of Sawyers Valley. East Ward is bounded by Parkerville, City of Swan, the Shires of Toodyay, Northam, York and Kalamunda, and the suburb/locality of Mundaring.

The following table shows the extent to which the existing ward boundaries would need to be altered to achieve an even ratio of electors to elected members (2015 Council election data):

Ward Number of Even number Variance Variance electors of electors (electors) (population)(est) East 6601 6421 -180 -274 Central 7098 6421 -677 -1032 West 5715 6421 +706 +1076 South 6270 6421 +151 +230 Total 25,684 25,684 0 0

In general, if ward boundaries were to be amended to even out representation ratios, East and/or Central wards would need to shrink and West and/or South wards would need to expand.

It may be difficult to change ward boundaries to achieve an even representation ratio and remain consistent with the factors that are required to be considered when determining ward boundaries.

Analysis of existing population distribution shows that the greatest imbalance is between Central Ward and West Ward. From the perspective of the ratio of electors to elected members, it is logically attractive to consider an option to alter the boundary between Central Ward and West Ward resulting in fewer electors in Central Ward and more electors West Ward.

1.6.1 Amend the boundary between Central Ward and West Ward to include Hovea in West Ward.

At the 2015 Council elections there were approximately 520 electors in Hovea. Altering the ward boundaries so that Central Ward cedes Hovea to West Ward would bring the representation ratios within the required tolerance. It could be argued that considerations of community of interest, and physical and topographical features weigh more strongly against this possibility.

Two variants of this are presented as Option 1 and 2 Option below.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 13 1.6.2 Amend the boundary between South Ward and West Ward to include all of Greenmount in West Ward.

The boundary between West Ward and South Ward is clearly and logically defined by Great Eastern Highway. The suburb of Greenmount spans both sides of Great Eastern Highway, placing approximately 1494 Greenmount electors in West Ward and approximately 348 in South Ward (2015 Council election data).

If all of Greenmount were included in West Ward it may bring the representation ratios in West Ward into tolerance, but it is not clear how long these ratios would remain within tolerance with variable population growth.

This does not address the relative imbalance in the Central Ward.

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central 7098 3 1:2366 10.56% East 6601 3 1:2200 2.80% South – part 5922 3 1:1974 - 2.77% Greenmount West + part 6063 3 1:2021 - 9.44% Greenmount Total 25,684 12 1:2140 average

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 14 1.6.3 Amend the boundary between South Ward and West Ward to include all of Greenmount and part of Bellevue in West Ward, and amend the boundary between Central Ward and South Ward to include part of Glen Forrest in South Ward.

The model at 1.6.2 may bring representation ratios in West Ward into tolerance, but it is not clear how long these ratios would remain within tolerance with variable population growth. It does not address the imbalance in Central Ward.

It may be preferable for South Ward to cede that portion of Greenmount south of Great Eastern Highway and the portion of Bellevue in the shire to West Ward. This would bring West Ward closer to an even representation ratio and it would be likely to remain within tolerance for a longer period of time.

This would require consequential adjustments to ensure that South Ward and Central Ward are within representation tolerances. Central Ward would need to cede part of Glen Forrest to South Ward for this to be a realistic option. Data analysis indicates that if an area containing about 670 electors in Glen Forrest was ceded from Central Ward to South Ward, representation rations would be approximately even.

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central – 670 6428 3 1:2143 0.14% Glen Forrest East 6601 3 1:2200 2.80% South – part Greenmount – Bellevue + 6165 3 1:2055 - 3.97% 670 Glen Forrest West + part Greenmount 6490 3 1:2163 1.07% + Bellevue Total 25,684 12 1:2140 average

At the 2015 Council election approximately 2055 electors resided in Glen Forrest. 670 electors represents about one third of Glen Forrest. If Council and the community considered that splitting Glen Forrest between Central Ward (two thirds) and South Ward (one third) was a realistic option, a reasonably logical ward boundary in the south-west part of Glen Forrest could be identified.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 15 1.7 Options to consider

As part of this discussion paper the Shire has developed the following options for consideration. At this stage the Shire is not promoting any particular option and invites the community to comment on these suggestions and suggest alternative options for consideration.

When considering or comparing options, it is important to remember that: • The period under consideration is 2015 to 2023; • Local government elections are scheduled for 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023; • The expected population of the various suburbs and localities takes into account as many known variables as possible; and • Each option seeks to be well within the tolerance of plus or minus 10% by 2023.

Options proposed in this discussion paper include: 1. Four wards (with amended boundaries – Central Ward cedes Hovea to West Ward) with approximately equal numbers of electors and retain twelve elected members 2. Four wards (with amended boundaries – Central Ward cedes Hovea to West Ward) with approximately equal numbers of electors and reduce the number of elected members to eight 3. Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, West and South) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and retain twelve elected members 4. Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, West and South) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and reduce the number of elected members to eight 5. Three wards and retain twelve elected members (three elected members in two wards, six elected members in one ward) 6. Three wards and reduce the number of elected members to eight 7. Two wards and reduce the number of elected members to nine 8. No wards and reduce the number of elected members to eight. Shire of Mundaring welcomes other options that may be put forward by the community.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 16 1.7.1 Option 1 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central and West) with approximately equal numbers of electors and retain twelve elected members.

This option alters the boundary between West Ward and Central Ward (Central Ward cedes Hovea to West Ward) and maintains the number of elected members at twelve.

Approximate elector numbers (2015 Council election data) for this option are:

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central 6,580 3 1:2193 2.48% East 6,600 3 1:2200 2.80% South 6,270 3 1:2090 - 2.33% West 6,235 3 1:2078 - 2.90% Total 25,685 12 1:2140 average

Assessment of Option 1 against “Factors to be considered”:

Factor Strength Weakness Community of This option retains all existing The populated parts of interest communities of interest Hovea east of John Forrest except Hovea, which is ceded National Park are arguably by Central Ward to West more closely aligned to Ward Central Ward Physical and Ward boundaries roughly John Forrest National Park topographic follow suburb/locality separates a small portion of features boundaries, Great Eastern West Ward from the greater Highway and national park part of the ward boundaries. Unites Hovea in one ward Demographic Central and West Ward Nil trends populations are projected to grow at similar rates Economic factors Growth over the period 2016 Nil – 2023 will essentially be residential. This option does not affect current industrial or commercial areas Ratio of elected Brings the ratios well within Nil members to allowable tolerances electors in the various wards

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 17 This option provides a better balance of electors to elected members ratios.

Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central 1 2 East 1 2 No changes required - vacant South 2 1 positions can be filled as usual West 2 1

1.7.2 Option 2 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central and West) with approximately equal numbers of electors and reduce the number of elected members from twelve to eight.

This option alters the boundary between West Ward and Central Ward (Central Ward cedes Hovea to West Ward) and reduces the number of elected members from twelve to eight.

Approximate elector numbers (2015 Council election data) for this option are:

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central 6,580 2 1:3290 2.46% East 6,600 2 1:3300 2.78% South 6,270 2 1:3135 - 2.36% West 6,235 2 1:3118 - 2.90% Total 25,685 8 1:3211 average

Assessment of Option 2 against “Factors to be considered” is identical to Option 1.

This option provides a better balance of electors to elected members ratios. It increases the ratio of electors to elected members from 1:2140 to 1:3211 – closer to the metropolitan average of 1:3707.

Reducing the number of elected members from twelve to eight could save between $60,000 and $104,640 per annum, depending on the Council determination of the level of Councillor remuneration within the allowable range determined by SAT.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 18 Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central 0 2 No election. The two remaining elected members continue their 0 2 East four-year term South 1 1 Elect one member in each ward West 1 1 for a four-year term

1.7.3 Option 3 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, South and West) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and retain twelve elected members.

This option alters the boundary between Central Ward, West Ward and South Ward and maintains the number of elected members at twelve.

South Ward cedes the portion of Greenmount south of Great Eastern Highway (approximately 348 electors at the 2015 Council elections) to West Ward.

South Ward cedes the portion of Bellevue in the shire (approximately 427 electors at the 2015 Council elections) to West Ward.

Central Ward cedes about one third of Glen Forrest (about 670 electors) to South Ward.

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central – 670 6428 3 1:2143 0.14% Glen Forrest East 6601 3 1:2200 2.80% South – part 6165 3 1:2055 - 3.97% Greenmount – Bellevue + 670 Glen Forrest West + part 6490 3 1:2163 1.07% Greenmount + Bellevue Total 25,684 12 1:2140 average

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 19 Assessment of Option 3 against “Factors to be considered”:

Factor Strength Weakness Community of This option unites The strong Great Eastern interest Greenmount in West Ward Highway boundary between West Ward and South Ward is lost. Glen Forrest is divided between West Ward and South Ward with an arbitrary boundary designed to balance elector numbers Physical and Ward boundaries roughly The strong Great Eastern topographic follow suburb/locality Highway boundary between features boundaries, Great Eastern West Ward and South Ward Highway and national park is lost. The strong boundary boundaries. Unites between Central Ward and Greenmount in one ward South Ward, which roughly follows the top of the Darling Escarpment, is lost Demographic Central and West Ward Nil trends populations are projected to grow at similar rates

Economic factors Growth over the period 2016 Nil – 2023 will essentially be residential. This option does not affect current industrial or commercial areas Ratio of elected Brings the ratios well within Nil members to allowable tolerances electors in the various wards

This option provides a better balance of electors to elected members ratios.

Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central 1 2 East 1 2 No changes required - vacant South 2 1 positions can be filled as usual West 2 1

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 20 1.7.4 Option 4 – Four wards (with amended boundaries between Central, South and West) with equal numbers of electors and equal numbers of elected members and reduce the number of elected members from twelve to eight.

This option alters the boundary between Central Ward, West Ward and South Ward and maintains the number of elected members at twelve.

South Ward cedes the portion of Greenmount south of Great Eastern Highway (approximately 348 electors at the 2015 Council elections) to West Ward.

South Ward cedes the portion of Bellevue in the shire (approximately 427 electors at the 2015 Council elections) to West Ward.

Central Ward cedes about one third of Glen Forrest (about 670 electors) to South Ward.

Ward Number of Number of elected member: ratio electors councillors elector ratio deviation from average Central – 670 6428 2 1:3214 0.14% Glen Forrest East 6601 2 1:3300 2.80% South – part 6165 2 1:3082 - 3.97% Greenmount – Bellevue + 670 Glen Forrest West + part 6490 2 1:3245 1.07% Greenmount + Bellevue Total 25,684 8 1:3211 average

Assessment of Option 4 against “Factors to be considered” is identical to Option 3.

This option provides a better balance of electors to elected members ratios. It increases the ratio of electors to elected members from 1:2140 to 1:3211 – closer to the metropolitan average of 1:3707.

Reducing the number of elected members from twelve to eight could save between $60,000 and $104,640 per annum, depending on the Council determination of the level of Councillor remuneration within the allowable range determined by SAT.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 21 Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central 0 2 No election. The two remaining elected members continue their 0 2 East four-year term South 1 1 Elect one member in each ward West 1 1 for a four-year term

1.7.5 Option 5 - Three wards and number of elected members to remain the current twelve

This option combines South and West Wards into one new ward, while maintaining the number of elected members to twelve.

This option has the advantage of bringing all wards within the required tolerance margins.

October 2017 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,314 2,438 10.32% East 3 6,868 2,289 3.59% South + West 6 12,338 2,056 -6.95% Total/average 12 26,520 average 2,210

October 2019 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,498 2,499 9.61% East 3 7,171 2,390 4.83% South + West 6 12,693 2,116 -7.22% Total/average 12 27,362 average 2,280

October 2021 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,678 2,559 8.89% East 3 7,485 2,495 6.15% South + West 6 13,042 2,174 -7.52% Total/average 12 28,205 average 2,350

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 22 October 2023 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 3 7,875 2,625 8.40% East 3 7,799 2,600 7.35% South + West 6 13,385 2,231 -7.88% Total/average 12 29,059 average 2,422

Assessment of Option 5 against “Factors to be considered”:

Factor Strength Weakness Community of This option combines South Nil interest and West Wards into one ward. Both wards have similar communities of interest Physical and Ward boundaries roughly Nil topographic follow suburb/locality features boundaries, Great Eastern Highway and national park boundaries Demographic South and West Ward Nil trends populations are projected to grow at similar rates Economic factors Growth over the period 2016 Nil – 2023 will essentially be residential. This option does not affect current industrial or commercial areas Ratio of elected This option brings the new Nil members to ward, combined from South electors in the and West Wards within the various wards tolerance margins and so solves the issue of West Ward being outside of tolerances

This option provides a better balance of electors to elected members ratios.

Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central 1 2 No changes required: vacant East 1 2 positions can be filled as per usual. Candidates from both South South + 4 2 and West wards can be West candidates for the new combined

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 23 ward.

1.7.6 Option 6 – Three wards and reduce elected member numbers to eight

This option combines South and West Wards into one new ward, same as Option 5, and reduces the number of elected members to eight.

This option has two advantages: • It brings all three wards within tolerance margins; and • It brings representation levels closer to the metropolitan average of 3,707 electors per elected member.

October 2017 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 2 7,314 3,657 10.32% East 2 6,868 3,434 3.59% South + West 4 12,338 3,085 -6.95% Total/average 8 26,520 average 3,315

October 2019 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 2 7,498 3,749 9.61% East 2 7,171 3,586 4.83% South + West 4 12,693 3,173 -7.22% Total/average 8 27,362 average 3,420

October 2021 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 2 7,678 3,839 8.89% East 2 7,485 3,743 6.15% South + West 4 13,042 3,261 -7.52% Total/average 8 28,205 average 3,526

October 2023 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central 2 7,875 3,938 8.40% East 2 7,799 3,900 7.35% South + West 4 13,385 3,346 -7.88% Total/average 8 29,059 average 3,632

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 24 Assessment of Option 6 against “Factors to be considered”:

Factor Strength Weakness Community of This option combines South Nil interest and West Wards into one ward. Both wards have similar communities of interest Physical and Ward boundaries roughly Nil topographic follow suburb/locality features boundaries, Great Eastern Highway and national park boundaries Demographic South and West Ward Nil trends populations are projected to grow at similar rates Economic factors Growth over the period 2016 Nil – 2023 will essentially be residential. This option does not affect current industrial or commercial areas Ratio of elected This option brings the new Nil members to ward, combined from South electors in the and West Wards within the various wards tolerance margins and so solves the issue of West Ward being outside of tolerances.

Reducing the number of elected members from twelve to eight could save between $60,000 and $104,640 per annum, depending on the Council determination of the level of councillor remuneration within the allowable range determined by SAT.

Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election No election in 2017, the two Central 0 2 currently elected members continue their four-year term. No election in 2017, the two East 0 2 currently elected members continue their four-year term. The current two elected members South + 2 2 continue their four-year term + West election of two elected members

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 25 according to number of votes

1.7.7 Option 7 – Two wards and reduce number of elected members to nine

This option combines South and West Wards and combines Central and East Wards, leaving the Shire with two wards. At the same time the number of elected members is reduced from twelve to nine.

This option has two advantages: • Both wards are well within tolerance margins; and • Representation levels are very balanced and closer to the metropolitan average of 3,707 electors per elected member.

October 2017 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central + East 5 14,182 2,836 -3.74% South + West 4 12,338 3,085 4.68% Total/average 9 26,520 average 2,947

October 2019 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central + East 5 14,669 2,934 -3.50% South + West 4 12,693 3,173 4.38% Total/average 9 27,362 average 3,040

October 2021 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central + East 5 15,163 3,033 -3.23% South + West 4 13,042 3,261 4.04% Total/average 9 28,205 average 3,134

October 2023 elections Ratio of electors per ratio deviation Ward Councillors Electors elected member from average Central + East 5 15,674 3,135 -2.91% South + West 4 13,385 3,346 3.64% Total/average 9 29,059 average 3,229

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 26 Assessment of Option 7 against “Factors to be considered”:

Factor Strength Weakness Community of Combining South and West Nil interest into one ward and Central and East into a second ward does not substantially alter existing communities of interest Physical and Ward boundaries roughly Nil topographic follow suburb/locality features boundaries and national park boundaries Demographic Under this option Nil trends representation becomes more balanced over time, as Central/East is projected to grow at a slightly faster rate than South/West Economic factors Growth over the period 2016 Nil – 2023 will essentially be residential. This option does not affect current industrial or commercial areas Ratio of elected Both wards are well within Nil members to tolerance levels and the small electors in the difference in representation various wards levels diminishes over the 8- year period under review

Reducing the number of elected members from twelve to nine could save between $45,000 and $78,480 per annum, depending on the Council determination of the level of councillor remuneration within the allowable range determined by SAT.

Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election The four currently elected members continue their four-year Central + 1 4 term + election of one elected East member according to number of votes. The current two elected members South + continue their four-year term + 2 2 West election of two elected members according to number of votes

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 27 1.7.8 Option 8 – No wards and reduce number of elected members to eight

This option abolishes all wards and reduces the number of elected members to eight.

Abolishing all wards means that there is no need to compare the ratio of electors to elected members between wards. A reduction from twelve elected members to eight brings representation closer to the metropolitan average of 3,707 electors per elected member.

Electors per Year Electors elected member October 2017 26,520 3,315 October 2019 27,362 3,420 October 2021 28,205 3,526 October 2023 29,059 3,632

Some positives and negatives of having no wards:

Positive features Less positive features Promotes the concept of a shire-wide May lead to significant communities of focus, with elected members being interest and points of view being elected by and concerned for the Shire unrepresented as a whole, rather than pursuing parochial interests May lead to elected members being relatively inaccessible for residents in parts of the Shire Gives residents and ratepayers a choice May lead to confusion of responsibilities of elected members to approach with and duplication of effort on the part of their concerns elected members

May be difficult for voters to assess the performance of individual elected members Each voter has the opportunity to Larger numbers of candidates might be express a preference for every candidate confusing for voters for the council election Removes the need to (re)define internal ward boundaries Results in simple, less expensive voters roll for elections as compared with separate voters’ rolls for individual wards. © Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government Another benefit of abolishing wards is that time and money is saved by not having to conduct ward reviews. The cost of managing elections will also greatly be reduced.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 28 Implementation of this option at 2017 election:

Vacancies - Continuing – Action at October 2017 election Ward October 2017 October 2017 – Schedule 4.2 of the Act election election Central + The six currently elected members East + continue their four-year term + 2 6 South + election of two elected members West according to number of votes

This option presents substantial savings:

• Reducing the number of elected members from twelve to eight could save between $60,000 and $104,640 per annum, depending on the Council determination of the level of councillor remuneration within the allowable range determined by SAT; and • Reduced cost of managing elections.

Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 29 Review of Wards and Representation - Feedback Form –

1. The Act provides for local governments to have not less than six and not more than 15 elected members. In your opinion, what is the ideal number of elected members for Shire of Mundaring?

12 9 8 other: ___

Comments:

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2. Do you have a preferred option out of those presented in this Community Discussion Paper?

 Option 1: 4 wards (Central Ward cedes Hovea), 12 elected members

 Option 2: 4 wards (Central Ward cedes Hovea), 8 elected members

 Option 3: 4 wards (amendments to Central, South and West Wards), 12 elected members

 Option 4: 4 wards (amendments to Central, South and West Wards), 8 elected members

 Option 5: 3 wards, 12 elected members

 Option 6: 3 wards, 8 elected members

 Option 7: 2 wards, 9 elected members

 Option 8: no wards, 8 elected members

Comments:

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3. Do you propose a different option for the number of wards and the number of elected members for Shire of Mundaring?

Comments:

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4. Do you have any suggestions for ward names?

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4. Do you have any further comments?

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Shire of Mundaring Community Discussion Paper April 2016 Page 31 Optional:

Your name: ______

Your address: ______

Your telephone no.: ______

Your email address: ______

Thank you for your interest and involvement in this review. The Shire welcomes your comments on any matters that may assist it to make informed and responsible decisions for the benefit of the community of Shire of Mundaring. You can provide this feedback and any other comments you may have in a number of ways:

In person or by mail: Shire of Mundaring Review of Wards and Representation 7000 Great Eastern Highway Mundaring WA 6073

By email: Submissions can be sent to [email protected]

By fax: Fax: 08 9295 3288

All submissions must be received by 4.00 pm on 30 June 2016.

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Attachment 2

Report 10.1

6 pages

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Review of ward boundaries and elected member representation levels

Community Consultation Feedback

July 2016

1. Background

Shire of Mundaring is divided into four electoral wards, each electing three Elected Members.

Council last reviewed its wards and representation in March 2011, when it resolved not to make any changes and to undertake another review by 2017. The Local Government Act 1995 requires a review of wards and representation so that no more than eight years elapse between reviews. These reviews are designed to ensure that representation on Council reflects any changes in population distribution.

On 12 April 2016 Council decided to initiate a review of its wards and representation and to invite public submissions in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.

A discussion paper inviting submissions was published on the Shire website from 15 April 2016 to 30 June 2016. The discussion paper was also emailed directly to ratepayer associations.

12 ratepayers and five elected members attended a community consultation forum on 12 May 2016 presented and moderated by the Chief Executive Officer.

At the close of public submissions on 30 June 2016 39 submissions had been received. 1 submission was received on 5 July 2016 and was not considered.

37 individuals, as well as the Mundaring Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. and the Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc. provided feedback and comments.

This report analyses the feedback received.

Council must now consider the submissions received and make a determination on ward boundaries and elected member representation levels. Any Council-supported changes to the current structure will then be submitted to the Local Government Advisory Board and the Minister for approval.

2. Analysis of feedback

1. Representation

The Act provides for local governments to have not less than six and not more than 15 elected members. In your opinion, what is the ideal number of elected members for Shire of Mundaring? 12? 9? 8? Other?

38 responses to this question were received:

Representation

6 13 4 12 elected members 9 elected members 8 elected members 6 elected members 15

Preferred option Number of responses % of total 12 elected members 6 16% 9 elected members 4 11% 8 elected members 15 39% 6 elected members 13 34% Total: 38 100%

32 (84%) of respondents favoured a significant reduction in elected member numbers. Six (16%) respondents opted to remain with the current setup of 12 elected members. 2. Wards

Do you have a preferred option out of those presented in this Community Discussion Paper?

 Option 1: 4 wards (Central Ward cedes Hovea), 12 elected members  Option 2: 4 wards (Central Ward cedes Hovea), 8 elected members  Option 3: 4 wards (amendments to Central, South and West Wards), 12 elected members  Option 4: 4 wards (amendments to Central, South and West Wards), 8 elected members  Option 5: 3 wards, 12 elected members  Option 6: 3 wards, 8 elected members  Option 7: 2 wards, 9 elected members  Option 8: no wards, 8 elected members

39 responses to this question were received.

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10

8 14 6

4 7 5 5 5 2 2 1 0 0 option 1 option 2 option 3 option 4 option 5 option 6 option 7 option 8

Preferred option Number of responses % of total Option 1 5 13% Option 2 2 5% Option 3 1 2% Option 4 5 13% Option 5 0 0% Option 6 7 18% Option 7 5 13% Option 8 14 36% Total: 39 100% Out of the options presented in the Discussion Paper, 13 respondents (33%) favoured four wards. Those preferring four wards were almost evenly split between preferring 12 elected members and eight elected members.

A majority (67%) of respondents however preferred a reduction in wards, including 14 (36%) favouring a no wards/eight elected members structure.

The options of two wards/nine elected members and three wards/eight elected members received support from respectively 5 and 7 respondents (31%) .

3. Other options for the number of wards and the number of elected members?

15 respondents proposed other options. A majority of proposals were based on a reduction of wards or no wards and six councillors.

4. Suggestions for ward names

13 suggestions were received: most respondents opted to keep the current names. One person suggested names based on the Shire’s bird species (eg Thornbill and Carnaby).

5. Any further comments?

Further comments mainly discussed rates increases, a popular subject in the community, but not relevant to this wards and representation review.

3. Conclusion and recommendation

The feedback from the questionnaire suggests that most respondents favour

• fewer wards or no wards at all; and • fewer elected members.

It is recommended that Council takes into consideration the views of residents who made an effort to participate in the public consultation, when it recommends to the Local Government Advisory Board its preferred ward structure and elected member representation model.

10.2 Endorsement of Draft Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy for Advertising

File Code PS.PCT 10 – Helena Valley Location / Address See ATTACHMENT 3-1 Landowner Various Applicant Nil Zoning LPS4 – Various MRS – Various Area 255 hectares Use Class N/A Ward South Author Christopher Jennings, Senior Strategic Planning Officer Senior Employee Mark Luzi, Director Statutory Services Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

Council is requested to advertise the Draft Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy (HVUES) for public comment.

Draft HVUES is a strategy for future urban growth in Helena Valley in a way which seeks to accommodate a growing population in a manner which protects the environment and amenity, improves and provides new infrastructure, and responds to fire risk and landowner aspirations.

Central to Draft HVUES is an understanding that urban growth and environmental and amenity protection are not opposing objectives. In most cases, as with subdivision, urban growth can lead to significant improvements to the environment, infrastructure, risk mitigation which benefits the wider public.

For clarification, Council is not being asked to provide final approval of the plan at this stage. This will be sought in mid-2017, after public feedback has been incorporated into the plan, pursuant to Council’s resolution.

BACKGROUND

ACRONYMS & MEANING ABBREVIATIONS ANEF Australian Noise Exposure Forecast DoP Department of Planning HVLAS Helena Valley Landowner Aspiration Survey HVLUS Helena Valley Land Use Study HVUES Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy LPS Shire of Mundaring’s Local Planning Strategy

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LPS4 Shire of Mundaring’s Local Planning Scheme No. 4 MRS Metropolitan Region Scheme Planning The total of all planning legislation, strategies, policies framework and guidelines within the Western Australia’s planning system. SAT State Administrative Tribunal Shire Shire of Mundaring SPP 5.1 State Planning Policy 5.1 – Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport Subject area The area covered by HVUES WALGA West Australian Local Government Association WAPC Western Australian Planning Commission

FIGURE NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ANEF contours 2 HVUES study area 3 HVLUS study area 4 District recreation site context and location

Helena Valley

Helena Valley is an urban growth area in the Shire due to its proximity to activity centres, public transport networks and the availability of utilities and community infrastructure.

The majority of properties in the locality are zoned Urban under the MRS and have been, or are being, subdivided. Approximately 255 hectares of land zoned Rural under the MRS has been identified as potentially suitable for further investigation for urban development.

As well as growth pressures, Helena Valley is also a location of important environmental, historic, cultural, lifestyle and aesthetic significance – containing the Helena River, areas of Bush Forever, Local Natural Areas, heritage places and small rural properties.

As such, many interrelated issues have converged in Helena Valley - including: • proximity to Midland provides an opportunity to create a more sustainable urban form and assists the State Government to achieve its urban infill targets; • a number of environmental assets are currently held on private properties with varying degrees of management quality; • objectives to minimise exposure of a future population to bushfire hazard and linking urban growth to improvement of bushfire risk mitigation efforts; • protection of heritage/cultural places of significance and exposing them to public use and enjoyment; • existing, disconnected urban cells and the associated issues of movement and traffic safety; • fragmented land ownership; and • diverse public views regarding concepts like ‘sense of place’ and ‘amenity, to list a few.

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Some of these issues have been explained spatially in ATTACHMENT 3-2.

Purpose of Draft HVUES

Draft HVUES seeks to understand and synthesise these numerous, complex and interrelated issues and provide a ‘roadmap’ for logical and prudent growth in Helena Valley for the long-term (2050).

Its current form is one exclusively for the purpose of public comment. It is in a simple and easy-to-read format, but is based on a rigorous understanding of the various planning issues and requirements within the study area and the planning framework.

There are six basic components which comprise Draft HVUES: 1. A map of the study area; 2. An overlay of study area showing the extent of the proposed Urban zone, Urban Deferred zone and Parks and Recreation Reserve under the MRS; 3. A Strategic Infrastructure Plan 4. A Precinct Plan; 5. Precinct Strategies; and 6. Indicative Density and Designs

The following sections of this report: • Describe why Draft HVUES has been prepared in the way it has; • Provides the rationale behind the project scope; • Describe the purpose and outcomes of various technical studies undertaken to inform Draft HVUES; and • Seek Council consent to advertise.

Importantly, Council should recognise that Draft HVUES is not a request to rezone properties, a structure plan or subdivision application. Therefore, it does not concern itself with the details characteristic of these stages.

It is a first, pro-active and strategic step in a much longer process of land development, involving nominal risk to the Shire.

Strategic Planning Background

Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million & Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework

Perth’s population is anticipated to grow to 3.5 million by 2050. The WAPC aims to manage this growth through high level strategic planning - Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million and the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework.

These strategies aim to manage population growth by supporting development which is: • Liveable; • Prosperous; • Connected; • Sustainable; and

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• Collaborative

Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million identifies areas in the Shire suitable for growth, including: • North Parkerville Townsite; • North Stoneville Townsite; and • a portion of 1100 (Lot 800) Katharine Street, Bellevue (Council resolved to support a structure plan over this area at its meeting of 12 July 2016 – C7.07.16).

The Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework refines the growth strategies in Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million for the Shire of Mundaring, Shire of Kalamunda and the City of Swan. They are as follows:

• Avoid, protect and mitigate environmental attributes (with the emphasis on avoiding and protecting) when allocating proposed land uses;

• Develop a consolidated urban form that limits the identification of new greenfield areas to where they provide a logical extension to the urban form, and that places a greater emphasis on urban infill and increased residential density;

• Limited support for new rural residential development, with the emphasis on areas currently zoned for the purpose;

• Avoid areas that are of a high risk of bushfire to manage the potential impact on people, property and infrastructure;

• Provide effective and sustainable management of water resources including drainage, nutrient management and water allocation to minimise environmental impacts, recognising a drying climate;

• Promote shared infrastructure corridors for transport, community/social and service infrastructure (where appropriate);

• Maximise the use of existing infrastructure, including transport, community/social and service infrastructure where there is a concentration of urban and employment opportunities;

• Increase the number of people living close to where they work with the identification of suitable sites for employment within the sub-region, with a concentration on strategic employment;

• Protect employment land from other competing land uses;

• Integrate land use and public transport to contribute to maintaining air quality; and

• Identify ultimate land uses for industrial and public purposes sites, while promoting access to finite basic raw materials, through the staging and sequencing of development.

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Particular mention is made of tree protection:

The abundance of trees in the ‘hills’ landscape is an important component of the ‘tree change’ lifestyle which attracts people to the area. Future development within the sub-region will need to have careful consideration of these attributes and also address bushfire risks… The challenge will be to integrate or create design responses to existing environmental and landscape features (such as significant slopes, wetlands, distinctive vegetation and view corridors) at more detailed planning stages to maintain Helena Valley’s sense of place.

Lifestyle factors have also been considered:

A key environmental attribute that attracts population growth in the sub- region is the hills landscape, with its string of traditional low-density rural settlements set in undulating agricultural areas with a substantial number of large remnant trees and pockets of orchards and other more intensive rural pursuits. These areas will be subject to additional pressure to meet residential, recreation and tourism demands, while the increased risk of bushfire in a drying climate also needs to be considered.

And

The retention of aesthetic, recreational and cultural values is also important.

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Planning and development of the hills landscape will need to be undertaken in careful consideration of these local and strategic issues.

Importantly, with regards to staging and sequencing:

Development which is not sequential, even when supported by an approved structure plan, will be expected to have agreed and finalised funding arrangements with essential service providers in place before rezoning under a region planning scheme will be considered.

These high-level strategic planning principles have been used to underpin the more detailed precinct strategies in Draft HVUES.

However, there is an evident disparity between the Draft North-East Sub- Regional Planning Framework and the Shire’s own LPS.

Local Planning Strategy Background

Before the release of both Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million and the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework, the WAPC endorsed the Shire’s LPS.

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The LPS provides specific strategic planning guidance to the Shire for the next 10-15 years and was adopted by Council on 31 July 2012 (SC5.07.12).

In relation to Helena Valley, the LPS states:

Land between the area rezoned to Urban in MRS Amendment 1160/41 (see ATTACHMENT 3-3) and the smaller residential area to the east, around the intersection of Helena Valley and Ridge Hills Roads, is identified in the Foothills Structure Plan as Landscape Protection, effectively a rural buffer which may include rural residential subdivision and use…However, it is now appropriate to review this position, in light of the now recognised need to promote a more compact form of urban development at the metropolitan level. Parts of this landscape buffer may be able to accommodate more development (residential or rural residential), while still retaining some buffer to protect landscape and environmental values.

Accordingly, this Strategy recommends that a separate study investigate the potential for closer subdivision, either residential or special residential (these would require amendment of the MRS) or smaller- lot rural residential for land north and south of Helena Valley Road, between the two existing areas of MRS Urban zoned land, but having strong regard for landscape protection, floodplain management and protection of watercourses traversing the area.

The Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework does not identify this area as one for ‘Urban Investigation’ (refer to ATTACHMENT 3-4). The Shire has sought an explanation as to why the WAPC’s draft framework does not identify Helena Valley for Urban Investigation. A response has not yet been provided.

Advocacy

When the WAPC released the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework for public comment, the Shire outlined its concern that it underestimated the Shire’s growth prospects and was inconsistent with the LPS.

The Shire’s submission gave general support for a strategic approach to growth, but expressed concern about the exclusion of Helena Valley from the ‘Urban Investigation’ area and recommended it for inclusion, consistent with the LPS.

A subsequent letter was addressed to the Minister reiterating the Shire’s concerns and requesting that the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Strategy be amended to ensure consistency with the LPS.

The Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework has not yet been finalised by the WAPC nor has a response been provided by the Minister.

Should the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework be finalised in its current form, it may restrict the Shire or WAPC being able to contemplate urban growth in Helena Valley pre-2050.

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This has created an awkward situation where the Shire is expected to advance a strategy for urban growth for an area identified for growth in one strategic planning document but not in another.

The various risk implications of this situation is discussed later in the report.

Local Government Reform

In addition to these planning matters, the WA Liberal Government’s Local Government Reform agenda delayed the Draft HVUES project.

The Local Government Reform agenda was formally commenced in 2009. In October 2014, the government announced local government boundary adjustments and proposed amalgamations.

Relevant to the Shire was a decision to realign the City of Swan’s boundary to incorporate the Shire of Mundaring. Unexpectedly, the reform agenda was dropped in February 2015 for the foreseeable future.

As a consequence, the Draft HVUES project was held in abeyance in the lead-up to local government reform as it was foreseen that Shire projects would be re- prioritised under City of Swan. That is, it was considered imprudent to continue resourcing a project that was likely to be reprioritised.

As well as these reforms, the State planning framework continued to undergo a number of changes affecting the area of land in Helena Valley able to be considered for urban growth; most significantly, to State Planning Policy 5.1.

State Planning Policy 5.1: Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport

SPP 5.1 is a policy of the WAPC which identifies land use planning controls in areas affected by aircraft noise. It was reviewed by the WAPC and subsequently adopted in July 2015. Among its changes was the withdrawal of a plan showing the ANEF and reference made instead to the latest version of the ANEF on the Perth Airport Pty Ltd website:

This policy is predicated upon the ANEF prepared by Perth Airport Pty Ltd in consultation with Airservices Australia, which is incorporated by reference into this policy. A copy of the current ANEF can be found on the Perth Airport website and is a requirement of the Airports Act 1996.

The version of the ANEF in the former SPP 5.1 and that currently maintained by Perth Airport Pty Ltd are substantially different.

Specifically, the “>25 ANEF” has contracted over Bellevue and Helena Valley (refer to Figure 1 below).

This has a number of key strategic planning implications on the Shire.

Most significantly, the land able to be considered for Urban development under the MRS has grown in proportion with the contraction of the “>25 ANEF” contour.

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As set out in SPP 5.1 for areas between 20 ANEF and 25 ANEF:

Where land is zoned for residential purposes or to permit residential development, the maximum dwelling density should generally be limited to R20, except where:

• land is identified as appropriate for more intensive development through strategic planning instruments such as a regional or sub- regional structure plan; • a higher density coding is desirable to facilitate redevelopment or infill development of an existing residential area; and • it can be demonstrated that the public benefits of higher density coding outweigh the negative impacts of exposing additional residents to aircraft noise.

For land affected by an ANEF greater than 25, the following provision applies:

Under no circumstances should ‘Rural’ or other non-residential zoned land be rezoned for residential development or any other form of development involving building types identified as ‘Unacceptable’ with reference to the building site acceptability table in Appendix 1.

Simply put, additional land in Helena Valley and Bellevue has become potentially suitable for rezoning to Urban under the MRS as a result of changes to SPP 5.

Since the changes to SPP 5.1 were made after the release of the Shire’s LPS and the WAPC’s Draft North-East Sub-Regional Structure Plan, such areas have not been identified in these documents, but reasonably should be identified now.

Therefore, one of the strategies in Draft HVUES is to undertake an amendment to LPS4 to bring it into conformity with SPP 5.1 by modifying the Special Control Area related to aircraft noise and investigating the Rural zoned land for an Urban zone under the MRS.

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Figure 1. Source: Perth Airport Pty Ltd.

Approach

The fluidity of planning strategies and timing of reforms are the reasons the Shire has deliberately taken a precautionary approach to preparing Draft HVUES.

A district-level structure plan was considered but would have required a number of detailed technical reports to be prepared at considerable cost (around $400,000). Given the high degree of uncertainty around whether the study area will even be considered for urban expansion by the WAPC, it was considered financially imprudent to proceed with this option.

An adaptive management approach was adopted instead to appropriate respond to the high levels of uncertainty. Measures included the preparation of a simple yet robust plan and associated strategies, informed by a number of technical documents and landowner survey results to be further refined through a rigorous consultation process.

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Studies

Various investigations, technical studies and plans were prepared in the lead-up to Draft HVUES and are outlined in the table below. Due to local government reform, uncertainties around the planning framework and priorities within the Shire’s Corporate Business Plan, these studies and plans have been staggered over a number of years.

Year Study and Purpose

2012 Helena Valley Urban Expansion Planning Investigations: • groundwork for preparation of a District Structure Plan for Helena Valley; • investigated issues including but not limited to: bushfire management, commercial demand, allocation of recreation facilities and open space, road network capacity and connectivity; and • literature review. 2013 Helena Valley Urban Expansion Planning Investigations scope extended and renamed HVLUS.

Modifications included: • consideration of development in Bushmead and Bellevue; • examination of a number of constraints including floodways and infrastructure; • setting expectations for planning principles, zoning preferences and key connection points; • liaison with state government agencies responsible for foreshore protection and service provision; and • providing more detailed population forecasts. 2014 (Local Government Reform) 2015 Traffic and Land Use Study prepared to identified potential transport infrastructure required to accommodate the growth anticipated by the HVLUS. 2015 Focus groups in each precinct undertaken to gauge landowner aspirations for their properties and Helena Valley more broadly (HVLAS).

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Draft HVUES is a strategic planning document and does not have statutory weight. Therefore, there are no statutory or legal implications if Council resolves to advertise Draft HVUES for public comment. Should Council resolve in mid- 2017 to adopt a final version of HVUES, it will be the responsibility of individual landowners to pursue the statutory processes of rezoning under the MRS and LPS, by means of preparing structure plans and subdivision applications. Each of these processes is bound by separate legislation and would be subject to further reporting to Council.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

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The strategic policy implications of the Shire and WAPC have been discussed in the Background section of this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Should Council resolve to consent to advertise Draft HVUES, it is expected that there will be significant public interest in the proposal.

Officer time will be spent answering questions, meeting with community groups and collating and assessing feedback. Preparation of final plans is likely to require specialised graphic design work which will attract some costs. However, these are not expected to be significant.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

This section of the report addresses implications to the Shire’s strategic administrative objectives.

The Shire’s Corporate Business Plan 2015/16-2018/19 identifies the preparation of HVUES as follows:

BALANCED DEVELOPMENT

Objectives 1. To promote and encourage environmentally sustainable development Year 1 (15/16) Year 2 (16/17) Helena Valley Urban Expansion Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy – endorse draft for the Strategy – adopt purpose of consultation

The underpinning strategies of Draft HVUES are aligned to the WAPC’s and Shire’s strategic planning agenda which seek to “promote and encourage environmentally sustainable development.”

Draft HVUES is therefore consistent with the intent and timing for the project set out in the Corporate Business Plan 2015/16-2018/19.

The Shire’s 2016-2026 Strategic Community Plan – Mundaring 2026 – sets out community priorities. Draft HVUES aligns with priorities set out in Mundaring 2026, as per the table below:

Priority Description Prudently consider resource As discussed previously in this report, allocation & practise effective Draft HVUES has been prepared with governance and financial risk a precautionary, adaptive management management approach.

Plan in place for mitigating the effects Draft HVUES proposes to create of natural disasters important district-level network linkages and infrastructure upgrades to mitigate bushfire risk. Strategies recognise flood prone areas and seek

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to avoid development in those areas. Provide community venues and Open space and opportunities for facilities for different demographics recreation are a vital component of Draft HVUES. Specific strategies have been identified for recreation grounds south of the Helena River. Encourage environmental tourism by Draft HVUES proposes extension to supporting nature based activities & the Parks and Recreation Reserves encourage preservation of clean local under the MRS around the Helena waterways River which will likely encourage environment based tourism and activity. Engage with and support the local Should Council resolve to adopt Draft business community HVUES for the purposes of advertising, it will be made widely available to the public – including businesses. Furthermore, particular strategies have been made relating to commercial needs. These investigations are anticipated to involve further consultation with the business community. Improve safety on road, cycle and The scope of infrastructure footpath networks requirements will be refined through the consultation process. Pedestrian, vehicle and public transport issues have been addressed in the traffic study and will be given closer attention at each stage of subsequent planning (i.e. finalisation of HVUES, MRS Amendment, scheme amendment, structure planning and so on).

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Draft HVUES is underpinned by planning principles within the State and Local planning framework which itself is based on the objective of sustainability. relevant parts of the planning framework. Therefore, the sustainability implications of Draft HVUES are set out in the sections of this report assessing the relevant parts of the planning framework.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

The Background section of this report discusses how an adaptive management approach has been used to address some of the uncertainties involved in the project. This section provides a more detailed risk assessment of the two key risks identified.

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Discontinuation

Should the WAPC resolve to exclude the Draft HVUES study area from ‘Urban Investigation’ in the adopted version of the North-East Sub-Regional Structure Plan discussed earlier, it will likely prevent urban growth in the study area for the foreseeable future.

The Shire has continued to prepare HVUES in a manner which recognises this as a possibility.

Consideration was given to abandoning HVUES. However, this was ultimately considered imprudent since the WAPC may ultimately resolve to include the study area within the ‘Urban Investigation’ category.

The Shire has been advised by DoP officers that the Draft North-East Sub- Regional Planning Framework is likely to be finalised towards the end of the year. The Shire has been verbally advised it will be invited to make a deputation on Shire concerns.

Consideration has been given to awaiting an outcome of this decision. However, this was considered imprudent for two reasons: 1. There is also an expectation from the community to deliver Draft HVUES; and 2. If Draft HVUES is adopted before a decision by the WAPC on the sub- regional structure plan, it would act as a strong advocacy tool to advance the objectives of the Shire’s LPS.

Appeal

Draft HVUES is a strategy to provide high level guidance on future amendments to the MRS, LPS4, subdivision and development applications. It is not a statutory document and therefore, is not subject to appeal to SAT.

Should an applicant resolve to appeal a WAPC decision on a future structure plan, subdivision or development made on the basis of HVUES, HVUES may come under scrutiny.

However, each of the strategy precincts are based on sound planning principles and will have undergone a comprehensive process of public advertising and refinement. Therefore, any appeal on the planning merits of HVUES would be difficult for an appellant to justify.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Initiation of advertising Draft HVUES is the recommendation of this report.

As well as internal consultation, officer-level comment has been sought from Water Corporation, Western Power, WAPC, Department of Water and Main Roads.

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The advice of the WAPC is that since Draft HVUES is a strategy under the LPS, separate approval from the WAPC is not required. Nevertheless, the Shire considers it prudent to refer Draft HVUES to the WAPC for comment since it has responsibility for administering Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million, the Draft North-East Sub-Regional Planning Framework, amendments to the MRS and LPS4, structure plans, subdivision and some developments.

Water Corporation advised that a road crossing over Helena River, connecting Katharine Street with Helena Valley Road in the location identified for district recreation grounds may be suitable.

Service providers (Western Power and Water Corporation) advised that the growth scenarios appear to be a logical extension of the urban front and subsequent to endorsement, will be factored into the long-term planning of those agencies.

Discussions with Main Roads have involved elevating the priority of and proposing potential solutions to the Scott Street/Great Eastern Highway intersection.

COMMENT

The following sections provide the rationale behind and a detailed description of the contents of Draft HVUES which, if adopted by Council, will be provided during advertising.

Components

There are six basic components of Draft HVUES:

1. A map of the study area (see ATTACHMENT 3-1); 2. An overlay of study area showing the extent of the proposed Urban zone, Urban Deferred zone and Parks and Recreation Reserve under the MRS (see ATTACHMENT 3-7); 3. A Strategic Infrastructure Plan (see ATTACHMENT 3-6) 4. A Precinct Plan (see ATTACHMENT 3-5); 5. Precinct Strategies (see ATTACHMENT 6); and 6. Indicative Density and Designs.

Extent of Study Area

Draft HVUES study area was defined by the LPS in the following terms:

...land north and south of Helena Valley Road, between the two existing areas of MRS Urban zoned land

As identified in Figure 2, the study area covers most of the rural zoned land under the MRS between the two existing urban zoned areas in Helena Valley, south of Katharine Street and north of the City of Swan’s/Shire of Kalamunda’s municipal boundaries. The property at 1100 (Lot 800) Katharine Street and the rural zoned properties further to the south were not identified for inclusion in the

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Figure 2

It is anticipated that the final subject area may be varied as a result of wider consultation and changes to the planning framework.

Helena Valley Land Use Study (HVLUS)

The purpose of the HVLUS study (refer to ATTACHMENT 4 ) was to:

Identify key opportunities, issues and constraints for future land use and development in the area. It is intended to guide and inform future proponents in the initiation of requests for amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and the preparation of more detailed local structure plans.

The study area covered by HVLUS is slightly different to that covered by Draft HVUES (refer to Figure 3) in that it excluded the northern portion of 1100 (Lot 800) Katharine Street and included existing urban zoned land north of Katharine Street and additional land east of Fyfe Street containing sensitive environments.

Draft HVUES has excluded land currently zoned Urban under the MRS north of Katharine Street which is subject to a separate strategy within the LPS.

Some properties east of Fyfe Street were also excluded given the significant constraints to urban development potential by watercourses, fire risk, topography and significant vegetation.

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Figure 3 (Source: RPS)

HVLUS revealed a number of findings which guided the preparation of Draft HVUES which have been summarised in the table below:

HVLUS - Opportunities/Objectives

Environmental • Secure the Helena River foreshore as Crown land and facilitate public access • Environmental protection – landscape, floodplain, watercourses and threatened species • Seek continuity with ecological corridors • District Water Management Strategy not required Social • Provide for an ageing population • Seek to maintain some rural lifestyles • Protect place of cultural significance and views of significance Economic/Infrastructure • Encourage housing diversity, employment diversity and employment self-sufficiency • Seek to achieve a density of 15 dwellings per gross hectare area (approximately Residential R30) but also provide a variety of densities and housing typologies • Review service levels • Limited need for local POS given extent of Parks and Recreation Reserve • Secure active open space/recreational facilities south of Helena River • Seek road connection to former Bushmead Rifle Range site • Provide pedestrian and cycle access to Helena River and connections to existing networks • Investigate need for increased capacity in local schools • Telecommunication networks and power supply available

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• Industrial/service commercial expansion • Assess commercial and recreational needs as part of separate studies • Extend Samson Street across the Helena River • Extend Fyfe Street across the Helena River as an emergency vehicle crossing Constraints Environmental • Poorly draining soils near the Helena River • Areas of Acid Sulphate Soils • Absence of groundwater data • Erosion near existing watercourses • Contaminated sites • Water scarcity • Flood prone areas • Bushfire hazard and limited means of egress Social • House sizes disproportionate to number of occupants Economic / Infrastructure • Provision of sewer required to areas not currently connected • Unavailability of gas network in some areas • New wastewater pump station/s required • 330kV power easement • Cost of waterway management and bridge crossings • Limited additional commercial floor space available • Extent of future urban zone under the MRS not known • Low public transport patronage • Transport infrastructure requirements: o Upgrade of Roe Highway to a freeway standard; o Freight rail realignment; o Extension of Farrall Road to Clayton Road o Widening of Clayton Road to four lanes around Roe Highway; o Upgrade of Helena Valley Road, including a flyover Roe Highway; and o Upgrade of other local roads as required

Several of the opportunities/objectives and constraints identified by HVLUS are able to be dealt with at a more detailed levels of planning - for example, investigation of identified heritage places and the preparation of flora/fauna assessments.

However, there are also some higher level strategic planning issues which have direct impact on Draft HVUES and have been incorporated into the plan. These included:

• Securing the Helena River foreshore as Crown reserve; • Protecting areas of landscape significance; • Avoiding bushfire prone areas or seeking to mitigate risks if rezoning/development in a bushfire prone areas would deliver strategic benefits;

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• Preserving some rural lifestyle lots and places of cultural significance for amenity and intrinsic heritage values; • Providing a diversity of housing with densities averaging Residential R30; • Providing district-level recreation facilities; • Providing strategic road, bridge, cyclist and pedestrian connections in response to traffic and safety requirements; • Investigating and providing for commercial requirements; • Implementing appropriate funding/staging mechanisms for key pieces of infrastructure (Development Contribution Plan); and • Acknowledging that growth rates, staging and commercial needs are market-driven and strategies should remain flexible to respond to these changes, but rigorous enough to provide a clear direction for growth.

Future traffic demand and infrastructure requirements/funding in particular were a major consideration in the preparation of Draft HVUES.

A separate traffic study was commissioned to examine in more detail the traffic demands arising from anticipated population growth and the effect that this could have on the wider road network and funding arrangements.

Helena Valley Traffic Study

HVLUS provided for an estimated total population of 6,157 persons and 2,470 dwellings (1,003 new dwellings and 2,500 additional persons).

(Source: RPS)

These figures were based on a number of assumptions, including a residential density of 15 dwellings per gross hectare (Residential R30) and limited growth potential under the former ANEF contours, which are assumptions that have since changed.

Nevertheless, these figures provide a useful starting point in gauging the potential traffic and infrastructure impacts of growth.

The Helena Valley Traffic Study (refer to ATTACHMENT 5) examined population data from HVLUS and traffic data from Main Roads, the City of Swan and the Shire to test the impacts of seven possible network changes:

• Scenario 1 – no change • Scenario 2 – Samson Street extension across the Helena River to link Helena Valley Road and Katharine Street/Clayton Street; • Scenario 3 – New north-south link from Katharine Street to Helena Valley Road; • Scenario 4 – Farrall Road extension from Great Eastern Highway to Clayton Street; • Scenario 5 – implementation of Lloyd Street/Bushmead Road intersection;

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• Scenario 6 – Scott Street / Great Eastern Highway intersection restricted to left-in, left-out; and • Scenario 7 – Roe Highway link to northern side of Helena Valley Road.

The traffic impacts of the seven scenarios were projected into the years: 2016, 2021 and 2031 to examine what the network impacts would be and what conditions would trigger the requirement for specific works to be undertaken. These findings will be reviewed and will assist the Shire determine the proper sequencing of development.

The conclusions of the traffic study were advocate a number of improvements and relate these to particular timeframes and scenario triggers, as follows:

Improvement Trigger

Widening of Helena Valley Road to Traffic growth plus development by four lanes, from Military Road to year 2021; or implementation of Midland Road Scenarios 3, 6 or 7 Widening of Helena Valley Road to Traffic growth plus development by four lanes, from Midland Road to year 2016 (any Scenario) Torquata Boulevard Widening of Helena Valley Road to Traffic growth plus development by four lanes, from Torquata Boulevard year 2016; unless Scenarios 3, 6 or 7 to Scott Street are implemented Safety-improved intersection between No trigger needed; intersection Great Eastern Highway and Scott current hazard. Street – right turn from Scott Street diverted into underpass, which then merges into Great Eastern Highway eastbound; Great Eastern Highway westbound to be reduced to one lane in vicinity of intersection Samson Street extension across the No trigger needed; current hazard due river to link Clayton Road with Helena to limited emergency vehicle access Valley Road within study area North-south link from Katharine Street No trigger needed; current to Helena Valley Road (partly using hazard due to limited emergency road reserve that joins Helena Valley vehicle access within study area. Road just west of Midland Rd) However, in terms of relieving traffic pressure on the eastern part of Helena Valley Road, the trigger would be traffic growth plus development by year 2016 Visibility improvements on Scott No trigger needed; current hazard Street intersections Pedestrian/cycle link along the Similar triggers as for widening of southern boundary of the study area Helena Valley Road (see above); could slow traffic growth Pedestrian/cycle link from Samson Similar triggers as for widening of Street across river to Helena Valley Helena Valley Road (see above); Road could slow traffic growth Improved bus services frequencies Similar triggers as for widening of

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Helena Valley Road (see above); could slow traffic growth Reconstruction of Scott Street bridge Current hazard, no trigger needed – currently made of timber and so is prone to bushfires (Source: Cardno)

The traffic study made two primary conclusions; (1) Scenario 3 (north-south link from Katharine Street to Helena Valley Road) was the most efficient in terms of future service provision and cost minimisation and (2) certain improvements were needed as a minimum requirement, including:

• Widening Helena Valley Road to four lanes from Midland Road to Torquata Boulevard; • Advocate improved safety at the intersection of Great Eastern Highway and Scott Street; • Extend Samson Street across the Helena River to connect Katharine Street to the Helena Valley Road; • Provide a north-south link from Katharine Street to Helena Valley Road; • Provide pedestrian/cycle links to the existing network with access to Helena River; and • Provide for reconstruction of Scott Street bridge.

However, the conclusions raised questions regarding implementation:

1. How funding for the works should be coordinated; 2. How works should be sequenced so as to be undertaken when required; and 3. In which areas development should occur to suitably arrange land and economically fund infrastructure requirements.

Draft HVUES responds to these complex issues and concludes that the infrastructure upgrades warrant preparation of a detailed infrastructure contribution plan where works/contributions would be triggered by development to ensure that upgrades are commensurate with traffic generation.

In anticipation of such a requirement, the provisions of the WAPC’s SPP 3.6 – Development Contributions for Infrastructure were examined.

As explained by SPP 3.6:

The careful planning and coordination of infrastructure is fundamental to the economic and social well-being of any community. New urban development and redevelopment needs to ensure the cost efficient provision of infrastructure and facilities, such as roads, public transport, water supply, sewerage, electricity, gas, telecommunications, drainage, open space, schools, health, community and recreation facilities. All of these utilities and services greatly influence the standard of living, mobility and lifestyle choices of a community.

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The development contribution plan must have a strategic basis and be linked to the local planning strategy and strategic infrastructure plan and program which identify the infrastructure and facilities required over the next 5-10 years and the cost and revenue sources for the provision of the infrastructure. In this way, those contributing towards the development contribution plan will be assured that the funds will contribute to the local government’s longer term planning and programming of infrastructure in an integrated and coordinated way.

Importantly for the Shire:

A development contribution plan does not have effect until it is incorporated into a local planning scheme. As it forms part of the scheme, the Town Planning Regulations 1967, including advertising procedures and the requirement for Ministerial approval, will apply to the making or amendment of a development contribution plan.

A crucial understanding is that the true extent of infrastructure requirements is not fully known until much later in the planning process – e.g. rezoning and structure planning.

Therefore, Draft HVUES provides a very broad estimation of the infrastructure requirements and this report foreshadows the possibility of requiring implementation of funding mechanisms (including, but not limited to, Development Contribution Plans and possibly Special Area Rates) prior to considering rezoning.

It should be noted that Clause 5.7 of SPP 3.6 states:

Local governments are not to impose development contributions beyond the scope of Western Australian Planning Commission policy as conditions or prerequisites for rezoning.

The Development Contribution Plan anticipated by Draft HVUES is not expected to go beyond the scope for such a plan set out in SPP 3.6.

Regarding the currency of the traffic study, it is expected that a review will occur prior to adoption of HVUES to refine recommendations and reflect any modifications resulting from consultation.

As well as providing coordination for infrastructure, both the LPS and HVLUS identified future demand for additional recreation space.

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District recreation grounds

Land reserved Parks and Recreation, south of the Helena River, was identified as potentially suitable for additional recreation opportunities and establishing a possible road link between Katharine Street (north) and Helena Valley Road (south).

Figure 4 identifies the area subject of Structure Plan 71 and 74, the location of an existing road (pink dashed line), flood prone areas (blue hatched area) and location considered for district recreation site (circled red).

Figure 4

Preliminary discussions with officers from the WAPC in relation to Structure Plan 71 & 74 indicated that the tenure and zoning of land in the locality shown in Figure 4 is potentially suitable for providing district recreation grounds and a road link.

Helena Valley Landowner Aspiration Survey

The Shire undertook landowner aspiration surveys to:

1. gauge the level of interest in the development of individual properties; 2. understand what is liked and disliked about living in Helena Valley; and 3. what aspirations are for the future of Helena Valley.

It was important to understand the development aspirations of landowners. As people invested in the community and the future of the areas in which they live, landowners provide useful empirical and pragmatic understandings of existing issues, opportunities and possible solutions.

A series of targeted workshops were undertaken with landowners in five precincts. Precincts were defined on the basis of common factors e.g. close proximity to one another, similar environmental factors, access to the same road

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Each workshop was held on a weekday evening for one to two hours (depending on the number of attendees) in the Boya Oval Hall. The format of the workshops followed the outline below:

1. Explain the context for Draft HVUES; 2. Describe the purpose of the workshop; 3. Outline the process for completing Draft HVUES; 4. Identify the precinct study area; 5. Distribute Survey 1 (refer to ATTACHMENT 7), engage in an open discussion and prioritise issues; 6. Explain the conditions affecting the precinct area (e.g. environmental features, availability of infrastructure etc); 7. Distribute Survey 2 (refer to ATTACHMENT 8), discuss and prioritise issues; and 8. Close with a summary of the session and outline how the feedback will be used.

Opportunity was provided for landowners to discuss various issues and engage with the various aspirations of others. Results from the workshops are provided in ATTACHMENT 9.

At the conclusion of the workshops, the aspirations were examined in light of the growth strategies from technical work previously undertaken to inform specific strategies within each precinct which, in turn, would define the overarching strategy for the study area.

Reconciliation of district-level and precinct-level strategies and local aspirations was required to provide a balanced strategic direction for growth in Helena Valley.

In summary, there was a high level of interest in subdivision of properties between the two existing residential areas, with a greater interest in preserving existing lot sizes and amenity on the periphery.

Detailed strategies within each precinct are contained in ATTACHMENT 6 and provide the rationale for growth in those locations. The precinct strategies and the broader, district-level strategies taken from the technical work have been formulated into a plan synthesising all work done to date.

Despite the detail into which these studies have gone, it is important to reiterate that until such time as public advertising has been undertaken, Draft HVUES cannot be finalised as a strategy of the Shire.

Advertising

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affected landowners and service providers, publication on the Shire’s website and advertised in newspapers.

Officer time will be made available to consult with ratepayer and business groups and for drop-in enquiries at the Shire’s Administration Centre.

At the conclusion of the advertising period, comments will be compiled into a schedule of submissions and amendments made to the plans/strategies as required. Further technical studies are wholly expected prior to finalisation – including a review of the traffic modelling undertaken previously.

Council will be invited to adopt the final plan mid-2017 pursuant to the Corporate Business Plan. If given final approval by Council, HVUES will provide strategic planning guidance for the future growth of Helena Valley until 2050.

Summary

Draft HVUES sets out a plan for growth in Helena Valley in response to Perth’s growing population. It is the culmination of state and local strategic objectives, landowner aspirations and a number of technical studies. The scope of the plan has been refined by a highly dynamic planning framework and reform agenda. After having considered the content to this plan, it is recommended Council adopt Draft HVUES for the purpose seeking public input. At the conclusion of advertising, comments will be collated and used to refine the draft which will be presented back to Council in a format for final approval within the 17/18 financial year. If given final approval by Council, HVUES will act as a planning strategy for growth in Helena Valley and used in conjunction with and to augment a number of existing planning controls to manage growth.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple majority

COUNCIL DECISION C6.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Brennan Seconded by: Cr Bertola

That Council adopts the Draft Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy for the purpose of advertising.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 Background and study purpose ...... 1 1.2 The study area ...... 1 2.0 PLANNING CONTEXT ...... 3 2.1 State Planning Strategy ...... 3 2.2 State Planning Framework ...... 3 2.3 Directions 2031 and Beyond ...... 4 2.4 Metropolitan Region Scheme ...... 6 2.5 Foothills Structure Plan ...... 8 2.6 Shire of Mundaring Draft Local Planning Strategy ...... 8 2.7 Shire of Mundaring Draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 ...... 9 2.8 Shire of Mundaring Town Planning Scheme No.3 ...... 10 2.9 City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No.17 ...... 10 2.10 Other approvals, studies and planning activity ...... 11 2.10.1 Shire of Mundaring Local Subdivision and Infrastructure Plans ...... 11 2.10.2 Planning Approval for Park Home Park (Lot 237 and Lot 11 Helena Valley Road) ..... 12 2.10.3 Hazelmere Enterprise Area Structure Plan...... 12 2.10.4 Bellevue East Land Use Study ...... 13 2.10.5 Midland Revitalisation Charrette ...... 13 2.10.6 Bushmead MRS Amendment ...... 14 2.10.7 Bellevue MRS Amendment ...... 14 3.0 OVERVIEW OF STUDY AREA ...... 16 3.1 Environment and heritage ...... 16 3.1.1 Topography ...... 16 3.1.2 Geology and soils ...... 16 3.1.3 Acid Sulfate Soils ...... 16 3.1.4 Hydrology ...... 17 3.1.5 Vegetation and Flora ...... 18 3.1.6 Fauna...... 18 3.1.7 Contamination ...... 18 3.1.8 Land use constraints ...... 19 3.1.9 Aboriginal heritage ...... 19 3.1.10 European heritage ...... 19 3.2 Population and demographics ...... 20 3.3 Housing ...... 22 3.4 Employment and services ...... 22 3.5 Education ...... 23

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3.6 Open space and amenity ...... 24 3.6.1 Regional Open Space ...... 24 3.6.2 District Open Space...... 25 3.6.3 Neighbourhood and Local Public Open Space ...... 26 3.7 Movement networks ...... 27 3.7.1 Roe Highway ...... 27 3.7.2 Important Local Roads ...... 28 3.7.3 Other local road links ...... 29 3.7.4 Public transport ...... 29 3.7.5 Path networks ...... 30 3.7.6 Emergency access/egress ...... 31 3.8 Services and utilities ...... 31 3.8.1 Water ...... 31 3.8.2 Wastewater ...... 31 3.8.3 Stormwater ...... 33 3.8.4 Electricity...... 33 3.8.5 Gas ...... 34 3.8.6 Telecommunications...... 34 4.0 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ...... 35 4.1 Residential development ...... 35 4.2 Education ...... 37 4.3 Commercial and industrial land supply ...... 37 4.3.1 Existing centres ...... 37 4.3.2 ANEF constrained area ...... 38 4.4 Open space and recreation ...... 39 4.5 Movement and access ...... 40 4.6 Precinct specific commentary ...... 42 4.6.1 Precinct 1 – Kadina Brook ...... 42 4.6.2 Precinct 2 – Helena Valley Road West...... 43 4.6.3 Precinct 3 – Helena Valley Road Central ...... 43 4.6.4 Precinct 4 – Katharine Street / Clayton Road ...... 45 4.6.5 Precinct 5 – Helena Valley Road East ...... 46 5.0 CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS ...... 48

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Tables

Table 1: Directions 2031 – North-east sub-region characteristics Table 2: Metropolitan Region Scheme Zones and Reserves Table 3: Bush Forever Areas Table 4: Approved LSIPs Table 5: Helena Valley – Key Demographic Characteristics Table 6: Helena Valley – No. of Occupied Dwellings by Type and Size, 2011 Table 7: Local Centres Summary Table 8: Education and early learning services Table 9: Existing Neighbourhood and Local Public Open Space Provision Table 10: Motor Vehicles Per Household, 2011 Table 11: Remaining power capacity within substation zones, 2012 – 2031 Table 12: Ultimate urban residential dwelling and population capacity estimates by precinct Charts

Chart 1 Helena Valley Age Profile, 2011 Chart 2 Helena Valley Age Cohorts, 2011 and 2031 Figures

Figure 1 Location Plan Figure 2 Study Area Figure 3 Local Context Figure 4 Land Tenure Figure 5 Metropolitan Region Scheme Map Figure 6 Draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 Map Figure 7 Draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 Special Control Areas Figure 8 Town Planning Scheme No.3 Map Figure 9 Local Subdivision and Infrastructure Plans Figure 10 Proposed Bushmead MRS Amendment Figure 11 Proposed Bellevue MRS Amendment Figure 12 Geology, Hydrology and Wetlands Figure 13 Flora and Vegetation Figure 14 Contamination and Heritage Sites Figure 15 Open Space Distribution Figure 16 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Figure 17 High Voltage Transmission Lines Figure 18 Helena Valley Land Use Plan Appendices

Appendix 1 RPS Environmental Advice Note Appendix 2 RPS Economics Highest and Best Use Advice Note

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background and study purpose

The locality of Helena Valley in the Shire of Mundaring includes land north and south of the Helena River, and comprises predominantly rural, rural-residential and residential land uses. Incremental development over time has seen the development of three distinct urban residential areas in the locality, now housing approximately 86% of the area’s 3,000 residents. This historic pattern of development, coupled with the area’s identification as a key residential growth area of the Shire (given its location on the Swan Coastal Plain and proximity to Midland as a key activity centre), has led to a number of land use planning and infrastructure issues, including: . Identification of additional land suitable for additional urban development and future residential subdivision; . Provision of appropriately located recreational and community facilities to cater for current and future residents; . Adequacy of existing movement networks in facilitating the efficient and convenient movement of road traffic, cyclists and pedestrians within and throughout the area; . Adequacy of existing commercial centres in meeting the needs of local residents; . Identification of the highest and best use of land for areas constrained by aircraft noise restrictions.

The Helena Valley Land Use Study (HVLUS) has investigated these issues at a district wide level to identify key opportunities, issues and constraints for future land use and development in the area. It is intended to guide and inform future proponents in the initiation of requests for amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and the preparation of more detailed local structure plans. In recognition of the complexities of future land use planning in the Study Area, the report focuses on providing clarity as to which areas are not considered suitable for urban development, various matters requiring further investigation and the identification of elements necessary to support urbanisation of other areas.

The HVLUS has been prepared by RPS on behalf of the Shire of Mundaring based on available information and discussion with relevant Government Agencies and local stakeholders. No public/community consultation has been carried out to date, however, the HVLUS does provide a basis for further community dialogue and engagement beyond that recently carried out as part of the Shire’s Draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 and Local Planning Strategy preparation.

1.2 The study area

The HVLUS Area comprises the entire suburb / locality of Helena Valley - approximately 638 hectares of land located fifteen kilometres east of the Perth CBD and three kilometres south east of Midland Regional Centre (refer Figure 1 - Location Plan and Figure 2 - Study Area), The study area extends from Helena River and Frederic Street in the north, to the Shire of Mundaring municipal boundary in the south, and from the Roe Highway in the west to the locality of Boya in the east. It is served by Helena Valley Road, Scott Street, Katharine/Clayton Streets and Ridge Hill road, which provide key north-south and east west linkages into neighbouring areas of Koongamia, Bellevue, Boya and Hazelmere. Due to its history of intermittent rural and residential development, along with the presence of significant physical constraints (including the Helena River, wetlands and steep topography), the existing pattern of development and movement networks is somewhat disconnected, with little interrelationship between the main residential communities.

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The Helena Valley study area is predominantly residential and rural-residential in land use and character, with urban residential development contained to three distinct areas (refer Figure 3 – Local Context), described as: . Residential Cell A - A large and expanding residential area in the west of the locality and south of the Helena River. This area is sewered, catering for single residential dwellings on lots generally between 600m2 and 2,500m2. . Residential Cell B - An established residential area north of the river, bounded by Scott, Frederic and Katharine Streets and Clayton Road. This area is mostly unsewered, with the exception of a small area along Frederic and Noel Streets. Lot sizes typically range between 1000m2 (in the sewered area) and 2,500m2. . Residential Cell C - A small, unsewered residential area near the intersection of Helena Valley Road and Ridge Hill Road, with lot sizes generally between 1000m2 and 10,000m2.

Outside of these established residential areas, land use is predominantly rural-residential in character, with some large landholdings of up to 33ha in area. Other notable land uses in the study area include: . A local centre (local commercial centre) at the corner of Helena Valley Road and Torquata Boulevard (within Residential Cell A); . A local centre on Scott Street (south of the Helena River, within Residential Cell C); . A primary school at the intersection of Helena Valley Road and Ridge Hill Road (within Residential Cell C); . A variety of local public open space and recreation sites scattered throughout Residential Cells 1 and 2, including Helena Valley/Boya Oval and Boya Hall (at the corner of Clayton Road and Scott Street).

A plan illustrating the land tenure/ownership characteristics (e.g. freehold title, crown reserve etc) of the Helena Valley locality is provided at Figure 4.

Surrounding land uses outside of the study area can be summarised as: . Regional open space reserve to the north-northwest of Residential Cell A; . Residential suburb of Koongamia immediately north of Residential Cell B; . Residential suburb of Boya immediately east of Residential Cell B; . National parks to the east and south east (extending along the Helena River valley); . Ex-Department of Defence rifle range and training area to the south west (currently being planned for bushland retention and limited residential development); and . Industrial development west of Roe Highway.

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2.0 PLANNING CONTEXT

The following section describes the documents, plans and strategies that set the wider planning context and strategic intent for the Helena Valley. It is not an exhaustive list of all documents relating to the locality, rather, a short summary of the key strategies and statutory mechanisms most relevant and applicable to the study area.

2.1 State Planning Strategy

The State Planning Strategy was published by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in 1997, comprising a comprehensive list of strategies, actions, policies and plans to guide the planning and development of regional and metropolitan areas in Western Australia. It is the key strategic planning document coordinating the State Government’s response to the major planning challenges and opportunities facing state and local authorities.

The State Planning Strategy sets the following five key principles intended to guide and coordinate action at all levels of government and across all agencies: . The Environment - To protect and enhance the key natural and cultural assets of the State and deliver to all Western Australians a high quality of life which is based on sound environmentally sustainable principles. . The Community - To respond to social changes and facilitate the creation of vibrant, accessible, safe and self-reliant communities. . The Economy - To actively assist in the creation of regional wealth, support the development of new industries and encourage economic activity in accordance with sustainable development principles. . Infrastructure - To facilitate strategic development by ensuring land use, transport and public utilities are mutually supportive. . Regional Development - To assist the development of regional Western Australia by taking account of the region’s special assets and accommodating the individual requirements of each region.

2.2 State Planning Framework

The State Planning Framework unites State and regional policies, strategies and guidelines within a central framework to provide context for decision making on land use and development. State government agencies and local governments must have due regard to the framework when preparing and amending structure plans, the Metropolitan Region Scheme or local planning schemes.

Adopted as an overarching Statement of Planning Policy (SPP No.1) under Section 5AA of the Town Planning and Development Act (1928), the State Planning Framework Policy sets out key principles relating to environment, economy, community, infrastructure and regional development and describes the range of strategies and actions which support these principles generally and spatially. Other key statements of planning policy of particular relevance to the future urban planning and development of Helena Valley include: . SPP2: Environment and Natural Resources – Defines the principles and considerations that represent good and responsible planning in terms of environment and natural resources, and is supplemented by more detailed, issue-specific policies providing additional information and guidance. . SPP2.8: Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region – Provides an implementation framework to ensure bushland protection and management issues are appropriately addressed and integrated with broader land use planning and decision making. Establishes a conservation system at the regional level

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through Bush Forever areas (further discussed in Section 2.4 of this report). . SPP2.9: Water Resources – Provides additional guidance for the conservation of water resources in land use planning strategy. Seeks to protect, conserve and enhance water resources identified as having economic, social, cultural and/or environmental values, and promote the sustainable management and use of resources. . SPP2.10 – Swan Canning River System – Provides a vision statement for the future of the Swan- Canning river system, policies for future land use and development in the precincts along the river system and performance criteria and objectives for specific precincts. Identifies Helena Valley as a specific precinct, and encourages planning decisions that: » enhance the natural riparian vegetation, especially in the lower reaches of the river; » enhance the potential for water flows to be returned to the river; » ensure that development complements the historic landscape qualities of the river near its junction with the Swan River at Guildford; » improve public access to the river and extend contiguous foreshore reserves; » ensure that earthworks associated with subdivision and development complement landscape values, particularly in the upper reaches of the valley; » protect places of cultural significance, in particular places on the State heritage register and the Department of Indigenous Affairs register of significant places; » maintain and enhance views from public places; » protect the landscape and heritage values of the Mundaring Weir; and restrict construction of dams and prominent earthworks. . SPP3 – Urban Growth and Settlement – Seeks to promote sustainable and well planned pattern of settlement across WA, with sufficient and suitable land to provide for a wide variety of housing, employment, recreation facilities and open space. Provides an overarching policy framework for urban growth policies such as the R-Codes, along with WAPC operational policy such as Liveable Neighbourhoods. . SPP3.5 – Historic Heritage Conservation – Sets out principles of sound and responsible planning for the conservation and protection of WA’s historic heritage. Seeks to conserve places of heritage significance, ensure appropriate development and provide improved certainty to landowners and the community about the planning process for heritage identification, conservation and protection. . SPP5.1 – Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport – Applies to land in the vicinity of Perth Airport which is, or may be in the future, affected by aircraft noise. Seeks to protect Perth airport from unreasonable encroachment by incompatible (noise sensitive) development, and minimise the impact of airport operations on existing and future communities with reference to aircraft noise.

2.3 Directions 2031 and Beyond

Directions 2031 and Beyond was published by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in August 2010, superseding the draft Network City policy as the primary spatial development framework and strategic plan for metropolitan Perth and Peel. It covers issues such as metropolitan structure and activity centres, population growth, housing and job targets, providing direction to State and local governments on: . how we provide for a growing population whilst ensuring that we live within available land, water and energy resources; . where development should be focused and what patterns of land use and transport will best support this development pattern; . what areas we need to protect so that we retain high quality natural environments and resources; and

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. what infrastructure we need to support our growth.

A key challenge identified by Directions 2031 is the need to cater for significant population growth over the next 20 years. This needs to be done in such a way that delivers a critical threshold of activities in highly accessible locations, and protects those areas that are valued and give our city its distinctive character. With respect to the Helena Valley project area and surrounds, Directions 2031 offers the following strategic planning guidance: . Designates a series of ‘sub-regions’, with Helena Valley and wider Shire of Mundaring falling within the ‘North-east sub-region’. The sub-region is forecast to grow to an estimated population of 258,000 by 2031 (a 37% increase on current levels), requiring some additional 40,000 dwellings. The sub-region currently has an employment self-sufficiency rate of approximately 63%, with Directions 2031 setting a target of 75% or an additional 42,000 local jobs. . Identifies two urban development areas within the Helena Valley locality, immediately east (HE1) and west (HE2) of the existing urban community in the western portion of the study area (Residential Cell A), within the existing ‘Urban’ zone of the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). These growth areas are identified as being capable of accommodating more than 300 dwellings each under the preferred growth scenario. . Identifies Midland as the ‘Strategic Metropolitan Centre’ servicing the north-east sub-region, providing a well serviced and accessible mix of retail, office, community, entertainment, residential and employment activities. Strategic Metropolitan Centres are intended to provide a range of services, facilities and activities necessary to support the communities within their population catchments, thereby reducing the requirement for travel outside the catchment. . Identifies Hazelmere as an existing ‘Industrial Centre’ catering for a broad range of manufacturing, fabrication, processing, warehousing, bulk goods handling and domestic services. . Nominates the Perth Hills as a ‘Metropolitan Attractor’, being highly valued and visited by local and regional residents alike for its unique environmental qualities and activity offerings.

Table 1: Directions 2031 – North-east sub-region characteristics1

Indicator 2008 2031 Change Urban and urban deferred area 13,600 ha - - Urban area already developed 10,900 ha - - Population 189,000 258,000 69,000 Dwellings 73,000 113,000 40,000 Resident labour force 89,000 131,000 42,000 Jobs in the area 56,000 98,000 42,000 Employment self-sufficiency 63% 75% 12%

1 WAPC (2010), Directions 2031 and Beyond, Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth

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2.4 Metropolitan Region Scheme

The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) is the statutory land use planning scheme for the Perth Metropolitan Region. The MRS controls land use at a regional scale through the reservation and zoning of land into broad land use categories. A number of MRS reservations and zones apply to the Helena Valley study area, as illustrated at Figure 5. These are generally described as follows:

Table 2: Metropolitan Region Scheme Zones and Reserves Zone Location Description/Status Urban North and south of Helena Comprises existing urban developed areas, along with areas Valley Road in western portion that are not yet subdivided and developed for residential use. of study area (Residential Cell These undeveloped areas are located to the immediate west A) of the developed area (extending as far as the Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast restricted area), and the south east of the developed area. North of Clayton Road Comprises an established urban developed area of (Residential Cell B) predominantly single residential dwellings and some parks/recreational land uses. Around Ridge Hill Road, Helena A small cluster of established residential dwellings focused Road, Scott Street Intersections around on a primary school. Also includes five (5) larger rural (Residential Cell C) style properties south of Helena Valley Road which remain undeveloped for residential use. Rural Balance remaining zoned land Rural properties of varying lot sizes, a number of which are affected by Bush Forever sites. Reserve Location Parks and Along Helena River in North Majority remains private reserved land, and is associated Recreation Western portion of study area with protection of Helena River Floodway and environs. West of Ridge Hill Road (Portion Small reserve area associated with vegetation protection and of Bush Forever site No. 216) part of larger Bush Forever Site (ultimately tying into wider Gooseberry Hill National Park) East of Ridge Hill Road (Portion Associated with vegetation retention and Helena River of Bush Forever site no. 215) environs. Part of wider reserve extending south and east. Public Purposes North of Parkview Garden (west Associated with sewer pump station. (Water Authority of Lakeside Drive) of WA) Primary Regional Westernmost portion of study Associated with Roe Highway. Roads area

Further urbanisation within the study area beyond those areas currently zoned ‘Urban’ will necessitate an amendment(s) to rezone the land under the MRS. In this regard, the following amendments to the MRS are currently being pursued within the study area: . Lots 55 (No.2460), 100 (No.2500) and 101 (No.2540) Helena Valley Road – To rezone the properties from the Rural zone to the Urban zone. Only recently lodged with the WAPC, the proposed amendment is not substantially progressed to date. . Lot 2 (No.2670) Helena Valley Road – To remove the Rural zone and apply both an Urban zone (over the western portion) and Parks and Recreation reserve over Bush Forever Area No.216. Only recently lodged with the WAPC, the proposed amendment is not substantially progressed to date.

Outside of the study area, other notable MRS zonings/reservations and amendments include: . A long narrow strip of ‘Rural’ zoned land immediately adjacent to the southern/western study area boundary, following the alignment of the old Bushmead Railway reserve.

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. A large area of land immediately south/west of the old Bushmead Railway reserve, reserved for ‘Public Purposes – Commonwealth Government’ under the MRS. This reserve was previously used by the Department of Defence for rifle range and other training purposes, but was sold to a private developer in 2010. An amendment to the MRS is currently being pursued to transfer a portion of the reservation to the ‘Urban’ and ‘Urban Deferred’ zones to facilitate further structure planning and urban development. Negotiations are continuing between the proponent, WAPC, local authorities and other agencies with regard to proposed future urban areas and their interface/relationship with adjacent developed areas in the Helena Valley. (Further detail provided at Section 2.10.6). . Rural zoned land in Bellevue, south of Wilkins Street and north of the MRS Parks and Recreation Reserve. The western portion of this land outside of the ANEF 25 noise contour is being planned for residential development, with an MRS amendment currently being pursued to facilitate these plans. (Further detail provided at Section 2.10.7). . Extensive Parks and Recreation reserves to the east, including Beelu National Park. . Urban zoned land to the north (Koongamia, Boya) and further southwest (High Wycombe). . Industrial zoned land further northwest in Hazelmere, Bellevue and Midvale.

In addition to regional reservations and zonings, the MRS also includes a policy overlay identifying the location of ‘Bush Forever Areas’ (BFAs). Bush Forever is a whole-of-government policy for the conservation of regionally significant bushland on the Swan Coastal Plain portion of the Perth Metropolitan Region. There are two BFAs (215 and 216) located within the study area, and one BFA (213) located immediately adjacent to the subject site. These are described in the following table:

Table 3: Bush Forever Areas Site Location Name Part Area Category MRS Zoning / Within Study No. (ha) Reservation Area (Y/N)

213 Bushmead A 24.99 Bush Forever reserves Parks and Recreation N Bushland, Swan (existing or proposed) Reserve B 101.4 Government lands or Public Purpose – N public infrastructure Commonwealth Government Reserve 215 Helena River, A 44.41 Bush Forever reserves Parks and Recreation Y Helena Valley (existing or proposed) Reserve B 33.27 Regional Creeklines (with Rural Zone Y mapped vegetation) 216 Adelaide A 3.74 Bush Forever reserves Parks and Recreation Y Crescent (existing or proposed) Reserve Bushland, B 10.92 Rural Lands Rural Y Helena Valley

Statement of Planning Policy 2.8 (SPP2.8), Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region, seeks to ensure bushland protection and management issues in the Perth Metropolitan Region are appropriately addressed and integrated with broader land use planning and decision-making. The policy recognises the protection and management of significant bushland areas as a fundamental consideration in the planning process, while also seeking to integrate and balance wider environmental, social and economic considerations. Future planning and development decision making within the Helena Valley will need to have regard to the provisions of SPP2.8 with regard to the protection and management of significant bushland areas.

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2.5 Foothills Structure Plan

The Foothills Structure Plan was released by the WAPC in 1992 to provide a framework for the development of the foothills area (generally between the Helena River and the Tonkin/Albany Highway interchange) to the year 2021. Although now somewhat dated and superseded by other strategic planning documents such as Directions 2031, some of the Structure Plan’s key principles remain relevant as they apply to the subject land.

The Foothills Structure Plan covers that portion of the Helena Valley as far north as the Helena River, and east to Ridge Hill Road. It identifies land north and south of Helena Valley Road as largely suitable for urban uses, reflecting both the existing MRS urban zone of the time along with areas considered appropriate for ‘future urban’. The northernmost area along the Helena River is identified for ‘Regional Open Space’, whilst balance areas are nominated as being suitable for ‘Landscape Protection’ (reflecting existing land use/development constraints including aircraft noise contours in the west and vegetation/topography in the east). Roe Highway and a portion of Helena Valley Road are identified as ‘Primary Distributor Roads’, whilst Ridge Hill Road, Midland Road and the remainder of Helena Valley Road are identified as ‘District Distributor Roads’.

The general pattern and distribution of land uses shown over the Helena Valley area remain broadly appropriate in responding to key land use constraints, although the following matters should be noted: . The Bushmead area immediately south of the study area is no longer identified as appropriate for wholly urban land use. The site will be largely retained as a regional reserve for bushland retention, with some limited areas identified for potential urban development. . The exact alignment and extent of potential urban land use in the Helena Valley is subject to further investigation as part of this study and other more detailed investigations.

2.6 Shire of Mundaring Draft Local Planning Strategy

The Shire of Mundaring’s Draft Local Planning Strategy has been prepared (concurrent with draft Local Planning Scheme No.4) to set the long term planning direction for the Shire over the next 10 to 15 years. The Strategy provides a strategic link between existing state, regional and local planning frameworks, along with a clear rationale for statutory land use and development controls set by the Local Planning Scheme.

The draft Strategy is comprised of two documents, a Strategies Document and a Background Document. The Background Document provides comprehensive qualitative analysis of the municipality, from which a series of recommendations and actions are identified and presented in the Strategies Document.

For those parts of the Shire located on the Swan Coastal Plain, the Strategy recommends increasing residential densities (subject to provision of reticulated sewerage) in close proximity to public transport, shops, schools, employment and other facilities. In this regard, the Helena Valley presents potential opportunities for future residential development, with the Strategy recommending that further investigations be carried out to identify appropriate expansion areas.

Specific strategies identified for the Helena Valley locality include (but are not limited to): . The removal of subdivision potential from that portion of Bush Forever Site 216 within Lot 2 Helena Valley Road, whilst providing for appropriate subdivision and development over the balance portion of the lot. . Review levels of service provision over time to accommodate changing community needs. . Investigate opportunities to secure a site for the provision of active open space/recreational facilities south of Helena River. . Consider opportunities for co-operation between the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring in providing

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recreational facilities for Helena Valley and future Bushmead residents. . Pursue opportunities for improved access and connectivity between Helena Valley and future Bushmead development areas, and improved pedestrian/cycle links along/across the Helena River. . Seek to achieve net residential densities of around 15 dwellings per hectare in identified ‘Development’ zone areas. . Consider and determine desirable land uses for that area within the ANEF 25 contour. . Investigate the potential for further subdivision (potentially necessitating an amendment to the MRS) for land north and south of Helena Valley Road between the two existing urban areas, having strong regard for landscape protection, floodplain management and watercourse protection.

2.7 Shire of Mundaring Draft Local Planning Scheme No.4

Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) has been prepared by the Shire of Mundaring (concurrently with a draft Local Planning Strategy) to replace the current Town Planning Scheme No.3 (TPS3). Following an advertising period for public comment, draft LPS4 was adopted by the Shire of Mundaring (subject to modifications) in late July 2012. LPS4 will retain its draft status until ultimately endorsed by the WAPC and Minister for Planning.

Figure 6 illustrates draft LPS4 zones and reservations as applicable to the study area.

Draft LPS4 is generally consistent with existing TPS3 in terms of broad land use distribution in the Helena Valley, although the following variations are noted: . Nomination of a number of ‘Development’ zones for land adjacent to existing developed residential zoned areas in the north west of the study area (within that area zoned ‘Urban’ under the MRS). This will ultimately provide for residential development in accordance with an adopted Structure Plan. . A new ‘Rural Residential’ zone replacing the ‘Rural Landscape Living’ zone of TPS3, and a new ‘Rural Small Holdings’ zone, applied to two individual landholdings – Lot 27 (No.110) Clayton Road and Lot 2 (No.2670) Helena Valley Road. . A new ‘Conservation’ reserve, generally applied along the Helena River alignment. . Replacement of TPS3 ‘Public Open Space’ reserves with ‘Conservation’ and ‘Recreation’ reserves. The ‘Recreation’ reserve has also been applied to local parks not previously reserved in TPS3. . Nomination of Helena Valley Road as an ‘Important Local Road’ (with a linear area of ‘Recreation’ reserve on either side of the road reserve, where adjacent to the existing westernmost urban area). . Increased residential densities in the established northern urban area (along Noel Street) responding to infill sewerage provision and increased land capability.

In addition to proposed zonings and reservations, draft LPS4 also introduces the following Special Control Area (SCA) designations to the study area: . Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) – This SCA applies to all land within the ANEF 20, 25 and 30 contours, which includes the north western portion of the study area near Roe Highway. The draft SCA provisions place further planning controls on land use and development within the area, to ensure implementation of State Planning Policy No.5.1 Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport. Generally, residential land uses are not permitted within the ANEF 25 contour, whilst specific development requirements will apply to any proposed residential development within the ANEF 20 contour (and outside the 25 contour). . Bush Fire Prone Areas – Identifies those areas considered to have a ‘Moderate’ or ‘Extreme’ bushfire hazard level, as determined in accordance with Bush Fire Hazard Assessment Procedures set out by

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Planning for Bush Fire Protection (2001), published by the WAPC and the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA). This SCA applies to large portions of the study area, particularly in the south east where there is steep topography and remnant vegetation, and seeks to implement the requirements State Planning Policy 3.4 Natural Hazards and Disasters and the WAPC’s Planning for Bush Fire Protection Guidelines (2010). . Flood Prone Areas – Identifies the known Helena River floodway and flood fringe areas, in accordance with 1 in 100 year flood level levels and associated mapping produced by the Department of Water. This SCA highlights the potential for flooding within the area and provides a mechanism to avoid or minimise flood damage associated with any development in the area. . Special Design Area No.2 – Applies to Lot 206 Helena Valley Road, and sets specific development criteria for the acceptability of higher density R30 residential development (as opposed to R20).

Figure 7 illustrates draft LPS4 Special Control Areas as applicable to the study area.

Once endorsed and gazetted, LPS4 will form the primary local planning mechanism regulating land use and development within the Shire of Mundaring. The key changes proposed by draft LPS4 reflect current thinking with regard to land use permissibility in the Helena Valley study area, providing for limited controlled residential subdivision within a more clearly defined framework of environmental conservation and risk/hazard management.

2.8 Shire of Mundaring Town Planning Scheme No.3

Shire of Mundaring Town Planning Scheme No. 3 (TPS3) is the operative town planning scheme currently applicable to the subject land area. Originally gazetted in 1994 (and since amended), TPS3 applies the following local zones, reservations (in addition to any regional reservations) and special use permissions within the study area: . Residential zone (of various residential densities, ranging from R2.5 to R30); . Rural Landscape Living zone (either prohibiting further subdivision or applying minimum lot sizes or 2ha or 4ha); . Local Centre zone LC1 (Convenience Store); . Local Centre zone LC2 (Local Commercial Centre); . Public Open Space reserve; . Public Purposes reserve; and . An additional permitted use (A6) to Lots 237 (No.2340) and Lot 11 Helena Valley Road, for the purposes of a ‘Park Home Park’.

Figure 8 illustrates TPS3 zones and reservations as currently applicable to the study area.

2.9 City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No.17

City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 3 is the operative town planning scheme currently applicable for adjacent land areas in Hazelmere, Bushmead, Koongamia and Bellevue. Gazetted in 2008 (since amended), the scheme applies the following local zones and reservations (in addition to any regional reservations) adjacent land areas north, west and south of Helena Valley: . Residential zone (with densities generally between R20 to R30 in Bellevue and Koongamia); . Light Industrial zone (north of Clayton Street in Bellevue); . Rural Zone (North of Clayton Street in Belleview);

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. Industrial Development Zone (west of Roe Highway); and . Local road reserve (along old Bushmead Railway alignment).

In considering the proposed MRS amendment for the old Bushmead Rifle Range site (Ordinary Meeting of Council, 23 May 2012), the City of Swan gave in-principle support for both the MRS amendment and a consequential amendment to Local Planning Scheme No.17 (assessed in parallel with the MRS amendment) that will result in: . Portions of the subject lot being zoned ‘Special Use’ with a requirement for a structure plan to be endorsed under Part 5A of Local Planning Scheme No.17 prior to any further subdivision and development; . Declaration of the subject lot as a ‘Bushfire Prone Area’; and . Identification of required buffer distances and development restrictions with regard to the existing poultry farm on Lot 15 (No.255) and Lot 200 (No.251) Midland Road, Hazelmere.

2.10 Other approvals, studies and planning activity

2.10.1 Shire of Mundaring Local Subdivision and Infrastructure Plans

Local Subdivision and Infrastructure Plans (LSIPs) are planning mechanisms required under Shire of Mundaring TPS3 to guide and coordinate subdivision and development and ensure a high standard of design, environmental sensitivity and adequate provision of services. They are generally required to be prepared and adopted prior to the Shire of Mundaring supporting subdivision of land within the Residential and Rural Landscape Living zones, or in other zones where proposed subdivision is of a sufficient scale and character to warrant it.

To ensure consistency with contemporary local planning procedures and terminology, draft LPS4 seeks to replace LSIPs with ‘Structure Plans’ as the key mechanism to coordinate residential and rural-residential style subdivision within the Shire. Existing LSIPs approved under TPS3, however, will continue to have statutory force under LPS4 as ‘Structure Plans’.

A number of LSIPs have been prepared and adopted within the study area, facilitating subdivision over a number of years and effectively resulting in the pattern of land ownership and development seen today. These LSIPs are summarised below, with their locations illustrated in Figure 9. Table 4: Approved LSIPs LSIP Affected Location Zoning/Development Type Lots / Dwelling Current Lots / No. Lots Units Proposed Dwelling Units

66 1 - 4, 6 - 9 1, 5, 9, 13 and 17 Rural Landscape Living 9 9 and 15. Bulkirra Place, and 9, 13, 17 and 19 Adelaide Crescent. 144 2, 11, 55, 2340, 2460,2500 Rural Landscape Living 17 6 100, 101, 2540 and 2670 237. Helena Valley Road 177 1-13 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 and Rural Landscape Living 13 13 35 The Crescent, 3775 Helena Valley Road, and 1, 3, 5 and 9 Atoifi Gardens

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LSIP Affected Location Zoning/Development Type Lots / Dwelling Current Lots / No. Lots Units Proposed Dwelling Units

196 1, 91-92, 305, 315 and 335 Rural Landscape Living 8 8 250-251, Ridge Hill Road, 40 600-602, and 46 Maguire Road, and 4010 and 4130 Helena Valley Road 222 23-24 1260 and 1370 Victor Rural Landscape Living 2 2 Road 285 3, 34, 38- 900, 1170, 1350, Rural Landscape Living 7 7 39, 94-96, 1530 and 1710 Clayton Road, and 330 and 460 Fyfe Street 296 1-76, 301- Helena Valley Road, Residential (R5-R15) 192 136 304, 306- Kemp Court, Barnden 314, 600- Road, Drummond 649, 9500 Gardens, Allamanda Gate, Tuckeroo Parade, Steelwood Way, Carabeen Avenue. 298 101-129 Allamanda Gate, Residential (R20-R30) 29 Lots 29 Lots Melita Drive and Delbi 53 Dwelling Units (construction Way. works underway) 364 236 2160 Helena Valley Residential (R20) 85 Lots 1 Road 91 Dwelling Units 365 212-214 1805, 2005 and 2215 Residential (R20-R30 ) 129 3 Helena Valley Road 491 Lots 214 Lots / Total 521 Dwelling Dwelling units Units

2.10.2 Planning Approval for Park Home Park (Lot 237 and Lot 11 Helena Valley Road)

On 8th February 2011, the Shire of Mundaring Council considered and approved (subject to conditions) the development of a proposed Park Home Park at Lot 237 (No.2340) and Lot 11 Helena Valley Road. The proposed development, also referred to as ‘Helena Valley Residential Resort’, is to comprise approximately 240 individual dwelling units, club house and other associated private recreational activities (e.g. bowling green, tennis court etc). At present, construction of the development is yet to commence, although the proponent has expressed clear intentions to do so in the near future. The proponent is also seeking to expand future Park Home activities further south onto neighbouring Lots 100 (No.2500) and 101 (No.2540), and has been pursuing an amendment to Town Planning Scheme No.3 (Amendment No.83) to designate these properties as having an additional use permission under Schedule 2 of the Scheme.

2.10.3 Hazelmere Enterprise Area Structure Plan

The Hazelmere Enterprise Area Structure Plan was jointly produced by the Department of Planning and City of Swan in 2011, providing a framework for coordinated land use planning and providing greater certainty with regard to infrastructure provision, traffic management and environmental protection. The Structure Plan area extends as far east as Bushmead (immediately adjacent to the Helena Valley study area), as well as covering key industrial areas west of the Roe Highway including Hazelmere.

The following Structure Plan elements are considered directly relevant to the Helena Valley study:

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. A number of ecological corridors are identified, linking the Helena River with other key natural areas (e.g. wetlands, bushland). One such corridor is shown as linking the Bushmead precinct (including Bush Forever Area No. 213) with the Helena River environs in the northwest of the study area. . Potential residential land use contemplated within the Bushmead precinct (as currently being progressed via an amendment to the MRS and associated structure planning). . Potential light industrial or residential land uses contemplated for that area west of Midland Road and East of Roe Highway (subject to environmental considerations). . General industrial uses west of Roe Highway.

2.10.4 Bellevue East Land Use Study

In 2012 the City of Swan appointed consultants to conduct a land use study for Bellevue East, being that area immediately south east of the Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway interchange, extending as far south as Wilkins Street. The Bellevue East Land Use Study (BELUS) was intended to set a direction for development and revitalisation of the area, identifying critical short to medium term interventions and actions to facilitate desired land use outcomes. This was largely in response to public concerns associated with the encroachment and expansion of industrial/commercial developments, and the operation of existing businesses within the existing predominantly residential neighbourhood.

A series of government agency and community workshops were held in undertaking the Bellevue East Land Use study, with formal advertising subsequently taking place between March and May 2013. The City of Swan adopted the BELUS in August 2013, with the following study findings and recommendations being of relevance to the Helena Valley area: . Identifies a potential future road link across the railway line, effectively connecting Katharine Street northwards to Horace Street. Also identifies a potential pedestrian link over the railway in the proximity of Bellevue Road. Both potential links present opportunities to improve north-south movement linkages and ties to the Midland/Midvale area. . Recommends that the City request the Passenger Transport Authority (PTA) reinvestigate the possibility for a rail station ‘within or near’ the study area in light of the proposed increase in residential development and general increase in activity. . Recommends the City request the PTA investigate the potential for Clayton Street to accommodate improved east-west bus services, connecting Koongamia with Bellevue and ultimately the future Midland Health Campus and train station further west.

2.10.5 Midland Revitalisation Charrette

In 1997, the Midland Charrette was held by the then Ministry for Planning and the City of Swan to generate ideas for revitalisation in the Midland area and surrounds. The Charrette recommended the establishment of a redevelopment authority, with the Midland Redevelopment Authority subsequently established in 2000. During the Charrette, Main Roads WA identified the lack of an alternative north-south distributor road parallel to (east of) the Roe Highway as a challenge for non-strategic traffic movements in the locality. The extension of Katharine Street north of Clayton Street, over the railway and linking into Horace Street (and then Great Eastern Highway) was contemplated as a potential solution to this issue, however, has not been implemented to date. This option is again being considered as part of the Bellevue East Land Use Study, and has the potential to facilitate improved district traffic movements between Helena Valley and key employment/activity areas via Katharine Street.

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2.10.6 Bushmead MRS Amendment

Located immediately south west of the study area (and within the City of Swan), the ‘Bushmead Rifle Range’ site was previously owned and operated by the Commonwealth Government Department of Defence until its sale to Dunland Property Pty Ltd in 2010. No longer used for defence activities, the opportunity now exists to develop those cleared portions of the site with reduced environmental significance for residential purposes.

An amendment to the MRS (MRS Amendment No. 1242/41) is currently being pursued to facilitate this outcome, seeking to transfer portions of land from the ‘Public Purpose – Commonwealth Government’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’ reservation to the ‘Urban’ and ‘Urban Deferred’ zone to facilitate further structure planning and subdivision of the land. A concurrent amendment to the City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No.17 is also being sought (as previously described in Section 2.9 of this report). An extract of the proposed MRS amendment map is provided at Figure 10.

Preliminary Structure Planning for the area suggests the subdivision and development of two urban cells, one in the north western portion of the site, accessed from Midland Road, and another in the eastern portion of the site, accessed by Sadler Drive and Ridge Hill Road. Residential densities ranging between R5-R15 and R30-R60 are contemplated, with open space and recreation needs met through a network of local and neighbourhood parks. Discussions with the proponent have revealed that the Bushmead site is likely to yield in the order of 600 dwellings, although 200-300 of these may only be deliverable in the medium to longer term.

Of particular relevance to the Helena Valley study is the western development cell of Bushmead, and its future interface with the adjacent residential area of Helena Valley. This is noted as a key recommendation/action in the Shire of Mundaring draft Local Planning Strategy:

“Pursue opportunities for improved access and connectivity between Helena Valley and future Bushmead development areas, and improved pedestrian/cycle links along/across the Helena River.”

The opportunity exists, via negotiations as part of the proposed MRS amendment and structure planning process, to further consider the provision of a new road link between Helena Valley Road and the future Bushmead development area (potentially along the western edge of Kadina Brook). The provision of a short access leg (to be removed of its current Bush Forever site status) in this location is provided for via the proposed MRS amendment, however, the ultimate form/function of this link is not clearly defined at this stage. The formalisation of this link as a functional access road, rather than an informal track or fire access/egress point, should be further advocated and secured via detailed structure planning for the site

2.10.7 Bellevue MRS Amendment

Located to the north of the study area and south of Wilkins Street in the locality of Bellevue, approximately 33.85ha of land is proposed to be transferred from the ‘Rural’ zone and ‘Parks and Recreation’ reservation to the ‘Urban’ and ‘Rural’ zones. The proposed ‘Urban’ zoning will allow for residential subdivision of the land following a local scheme amendment, detailed structure planning and subdivision approval. The proposed ‘Rural’ zone will provide for less intense private land use within an area affected by the ANEF 25 noise contour (and hence not permitted for residential use). The proposal seeks to facilitate subdivision and development of approximately 350 new dwellings, within close proximity to (effectively bordering) the HVLUS area.

The amendment also defines the boundary between the ‘Urban’ zone and ‘Parks and Recreation’ reservation for the Helena River, and is the subject of a Deed of Agreement between the landowner and WAPC with respect to the reserve’s rehabilitation, management and transfer of ownership. Specifically, the owner of Lot

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800 (No.1100 Katharine Street) has agreed to transfer the modified ‘Parks and Recreation’ reserve for the sum of $1.00, and to carry out agreed restoration works and maintain them for a period of 25 years following completion.

MRS Amendment 1228/41 commenced advertising for public comment on 13 August 2013, with submissions due by the 15th November 2013. An extract of the proposed MRS amendment map is provided at Figure 11.

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3.0 OVERVIEW OF STUDY AREA

3.1 Environment and heritage

The following provides a summary of environmental and heritage considerations for the Helena Valley study area, with further environmental advice from RPS Environment provided Appendix 1.

3.1.1 Topography

The topography of the project area undulates gently from an elevation of approximately 65m Australian Height Datum (AHD) in the east, where the laterised foothills begin to transition to the Darling Scarp, to an elevation of approximately 11m AHD in the west, where the relatively flat landscape of the Swan Coastal Plain commences (Western Australian Atlas: Shared Land Information Platform, 2012).

3.1.2 Geology and soils

The landform unit which underlies the project area is the Forrestfield soil association. This soil association is comprised of predominantly light grey colluvial quartz sands, clays and silts with intrusions of gravel, which may be at the surface or at depth. Creeklines are characterised by clays and sandy clays (Swan Catchment Council, 2004).

The Darling Range Rural Land Capability Study2 identifies the following soil types/land units within the Helena Valley study area: . Guildford (Gf5) and Swan (Sw3) soil types typically found in the western low lying portions of the site and along the Helena River alignment. These soils are typified as being poor draining, and as such, generally unsuitable for residential or rural residential land use/development unless sufficiently planned and constructed to ensure adequate sewerage (no septics) and management/stripping of nutrients from overland water flows (to maintain river water quality). . Forrestfield (F2) soils found in the central and southern portions of the study area, typically characterised as well drained gravelly yellow or brown duplex soils with sandy topsoil. Being better draining, these soils are more capable of supporting residential and rural/residential land uses. . Pockets of Dwellingup (D3), Yalanbee (Y1) and Mambup (Mm1) land units are present in the eastern portions of the study area, and are typically well draining given their gravelly soils and therefore considered capable of supporting a range of residential/rural-residential land uses.

3.1.3 Acid Sulfate Soils

WAPC Planning Bulletin No. 64 has mapped the risk of Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) occurring for the Helena Valley area. Mapping provided at Figure 12 illustrates extent of the project area identified as having a “High to Moderate” risk and “Moderate to Low” risk of ASS occurring within 3 metres of the natural soil surface. Preliminary ASS investigations are required for any proposed development in areas mapped within these risk categories, to confirm the presence or absence of ASS prior to any site earth works being undertaken.

2 PD King and MR Wells (2012), Darling Range Rural Land Capability Study, Department of Agriculture, Perth.

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3.1.4 Hydrology

3.1.4.1 Groundwater

Groundwater depth is generally between 15m and 7m in the north western portion of the study area, which is the only area with available data via the Department of Water’s (DoW) Perth Groundwater Atlas. Groundwater flow appears to be in a north-westerly direction across the site towards confluence of the Helena River with the Swan River. Groundwater quality in the area is generally described by the DoW as ‘unsuitable’ for use for domestic irrigation in preference to scheme water, although there is no information available for that area east of Maguire Road/Ridge Hill Road/Scott Street.

3.1.4.2 Helena River

The Helena River flows from east to west through the Helena Valley study area, and provides the function of a natural drainage channel, transporting overland flows from the surrounding catchment during high intensity rainfall events. The lower reaches of the Helena River can be subject to substantial flooding and the sandy fluvial deposits of its river bed can be subject to erosion, particularly in areas where the fringing vegetation has been degraded or removed.

Discussions with the Department of Water has confirmed that 1 in 100 year flood risk mapping was carried out in 1987, identifying areas of floodway and flood fringe for the lower reaches of the Helena River. This flood mapping considered the Lower Helena Pipehead Dam as being in place (reducing flooding frequency/volume further downstream), and identified a clearly defined channel to accommodate water flows during flood events. Importantly, the modelling underpinning the mapping also included allowances for a number of bridge crossings, including the existing bridge at Scott Street along with a crossing at Samson Street (which remains unconstructed). The DoW confirmed that opportunities exist to further review and/or amend the defined floodway to accommodate certain development/land use types (e.g. community facilities, playing fields etc), however such reviews would need to demonstrate that downstream flood levels are not further impacted.

To protect the integrity of the Helena River’s water quality, associated riparian vegetation communities, the banks of the watercourse and to mitigate potential flooding, development controls are required to ensure the floodway/flood fringe is protected (and ultimately restored). The Shire of Mundaring intend to introduce such controls through the implementation of a Special Control Area (SCA) under draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 (as discussed in Section 2.7).

3.1.4.3 Wetlands

There are three distinct management categories for geomorphic wetlands in Western Australia, described as: . Conservation (C) - Wetlands supporting a high level of ecological attributes and functions; . Resource Enhancement (RE) - Wetlands which may have been partially modified but still support substantial ecological attributes and functions; and . Multiple Use (MU) - Wetlands with few important ecological attributes and functions remaining.

Figure 12 identifies the location of wetlands within the study area, by management category. It confirms the presence of Conservation, Resource Enhancement and Multiple Use category wetlands in the western portion of the site associated with the Helena River floodplain and Kadina Brook. It also identifies a small Conservation category wetland centrally in the study area, affecting ‘Rural Landscape Living’ zoned properties southeast of Katharine Street.

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In accordance with the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Environmental Guidance for Planning and Development (EPA, 2008), it is recommended that development not be proposed within C and RE wetlands or their buffers (50 metres for C and 30 metres for RE).

3.1.5 Vegetation and Flora

Figure 13 illustrates that the known locations of Threatened and Priority flora species within the project area are within identified Conservation Priority Areas (as identified in the Shire of Mundaring draft Local Planning Strategy). Threatened Flora are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, whilst Priority Flora, are not specifically covered under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, however their conservation status warrants some protection.

A search of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Protected Matters Search Tool identified 15 threatened flora species and three threatened ecological communities (TECs) that may be present within the project area, with three TECs known to occur within the area: . Corymbia calophylla – Kingia australis woodlands on heavy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain . Corymbia calophylla – Xanthorrhoea preissii woodlands and shrublands of the Swan Coastal Plain . Shrublands and woodlands of the eastern Swan Coastal Plain.

Appropriate flora and vegetation surveys are required to be undertaken on a site specific basis to identify and assess the values of the existing flora and vegetation upon extents of land proposed to be developed.

3.1.6 Fauna

The EPBC Act Protected Matters Search Tool identified six threatened fauna species that may be present within the project area (and a radius of five kilometres surrounding the site): . Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) . Forrest red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksia naso) . Baudin’s black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) . Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) . Australian painted snipe (Rostratula australis) . Chuditch (Dasyurus geoffroii).

As part of future development proposals in the area, appropriate fauna assessments / surveys will be required on a site specific basis to identify and assess the values of the existing habitat for species of conservation significant fauna.

3.1.7 Contamination

A search of the Department of Environment and Conservation’s (DEC) Contaminated Sites Database was conducted on 31 July 2012, which indicated that one site was recorded within the project area. The landholding at 164 Scott Street (Lot 47 on diagram 46741), Helena Valley has been classified by the DEC as “Remediated for Restricted Use”, and is restricted to commercial / industrial use due to the presence of hydrocarbons in the soil. The location of this contaminated site is illustrated at Figure 14.

In order to identify if any addition potential contamination constraints are likely to impact potential development within the project area, a regional Preliminary Site Investigation should be undertaken to detect if any additional potential constraints are present within the project area and where further assessment may be required.

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3.1.8 Land use constraints

WAPC Statement of Planning Policy 5.1 Land Use Planning in Vicinity of Perth Airport, gives force to Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) contours for Perth Airport. These measure the anticipated cumulative noise impacts over a year for future flight movements. ANEF 20, 25 and 30 contours have been identified in draft LPS4, and designated as a Special Control Area (as noted in Section 2.7 of this report). This SCA applies to the western portion of the Helena Valley study area adjacent to the Roe Highway (that land currently zoned Rural under the MRS).

Generally, residential land uses are not permitted within the ANEF 25 contour, whilst specific residential development requirements will apply to any proposed residential development within the ANEF 20 contour (and outside the 25 contour). Inside of the ANEF 25 contour, certain non-residential land uses, including service commercial, may be permitted subject to necessary zonings and development controls.

3.1.9 Aboriginal heritage

Registered Aboriginal Heritage Sites and Other Heritage Places are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. According to the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) Aboriginal Heritage Database, there are some 14 “Registered Aboriginal Heritage Sites” and 16 “Other Heritage Places” falling within the study area.

Should development be proposed in areas where Aboriginal sites have been identified, it is recommended that advice be sought from the DIA or a specialist Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. Additionally, should any Aboriginal objects be identified or unearthed during development activities then under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, the findings must be reported to the DIA.

3.1.10 European heritage

A search of the State Heritage Office’s database revealed that two places listed on the State Register of Heritage Places within the study area (refer Figure 14): . Belle View / Helena Farm (place number 3836) – This place incorporates most of Lot 800 (No.1100) Katharine/Wilkins Streets, which falls mostly outside of the study area, but does extend into the north western portion of the study area. The place comprises single-storey, brick and iron, Victorian Regency style residence, together with stables and former barn. . Clayton Farm (place number 03839) – This place comprises a portion of Lot 27 (No.110) Clayton Road, Helena Valley, and relates to a two storey brick and iron residence in the Victorian Georgian style (1861), a single storey brick and iron cottage in vernacular style (c.1850s), and a brick lined well, in a rural setting relating to the Helena River. The place is the oldest remaining farmhouse on the Helena River, retains a high degree of integrity and authenticity, and is an excellent example of its style. It is a rare, intact example of a two-storey colonial homestead that was built on a portion of a land grant made in the first three years of colonial settlement, as part of the system of land grants involving narrow land parcels with river frontage.3

Heritage Places are protected under the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. Should development be proposed upon any place listed on the Register of Heritage Places, it is recommended that advice be sought

3 SHO (2012), State Heritage Register, State Heritage Office, Perth.

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from the State Heritage Office or a specialist European Heritage Consultant to ensure compliance with the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990.

3.2 Population and demographics

The 2011 Census of Population and Housing4 recorded 3,017 persons living within the Helena Valley study area, with 2,869 of these being at home on Census Night. Comparing 2011 and 20065 Census results reveals that Helena Valley’s population grew by approximately 11% in that 5-year period (up from 2,726 persons in 2006). Looking forward, Shire of Mundaring population growth projections for the Helena Valley– Boya area suggest that the population will grow by approximately 33% over the next twenty years to 20316. This would result in a Helena Valley population of approximately 4,000 people by 2031.

The current age profile of Helena Valley (illustrated at Chart 1) shows a clear prevalence of middle aged families living in the area, with the two largest age cohorts being in the 45-54 years and 5-14 years groups. At present, approximately 22% of the population is under 15 years of age, whilst 10% is aged over 65 years. Population projections for Helena Valley-Boya suggest that a significant ageing of the population is set to take place over the next 20 years, with the proportion of persons aged over 65 years increasing to 17% (refer Chart 2). This trend is consistent with many other localities in Metropolitan and Regional Western Australia, and poses significant challenges for government, service providers and local communities in meeting the future needs of this significant and growing group of people.

The following table offers a summary of key demographic characteristics of the Helena Valley in Census years 2006 and 2011: Table 5: Helena Valley – Key Demographic Characteristics Indicator 2006 2011

Median Age of persons 37 years old 39 years old Median household income ($/Weekly) $1,407 $1,901 Average Household Size 3 persons 2.9 persons Country of Birth Australia – 73% Australia – 75% United Kingdom – 12% United Kingdom – 11% New Zealand – 2% New Zealand – 2% % Families with Children under 15 years old 45% 39%

4 ABS (2011), 2011 Census of Population and Housing, cat.no.2001.0, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra 5 ABS (2006), 2006 Census of Population and Housing, cat.no.2001.0, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra 6 .id (2012), Helena Valley – Boya detailed population forecast data, accessed online at http://forecast2.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=301&pg=5210, Shire of Mundaring, Perth.

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Chart 1: Helena Valley Age Profile, 2011

2011 2031

65+ 65+ Under 15 10% Under 15 17% 20% 22%

15-64 15-64 68% 63%

Chart 2: Helena Valley Age Cohorts, 2011 and 2031

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3.3 Housing

2011 Census data confirmed the presence of 1,043 total dwellings within the Helena Valley study area, with approximately 986 of these dwellings being occupied (equating to a relatively high occupancy rate of approximately 94%). Further analysis has revealed that approximately 86% of total dwellings are located in existing urban/residential areas, with the remaining 14% on rural-residential landholdings. The general distribution of dwellings between urban areas is as follows: . Residential Cell A – 55% of total dwellings. . Residential Cell B – 25% of total dwellings. . Residential Cell C – 6% of total dwellings. . Rural-residential (balance remaining) – 14% of total dwellings.

Of the occupied housing stock in the area, approximately 94% is comprised of single residential houses, with the remaining 6% comprising either semi-detached (e.g. duplex) or attached (e.g. flat, unit) dwelling forms. The following table provides a breakdown of dwelling types and sizes within the study area:

Table 6: Helena Valley – No. of Occupied Dwellings by Type and Size, 2011

Three Six Bed Not Type One Bed Two Bed Four Bed Five Bed Total Bed or More Stated

Detached 5 24 192 590 89 17 13 930 House Semi- detached 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 15 house Flat, unit or 14 27 0 0 0 0 0 41 apartment Total 19 60 198 590 89 17 13 986

From the above table it can be seen that large detached houses with three or more bedrooms account for approximately 90% of the dwelling stock, with smaller one and two bedroom products only accounting for approximately 8% of stock. This dominance of large, traditional housing products is unsurprising given the area’s established nature and rural-residential character, but it appears to be at odds with the current and future needs of residents. Only half of Helena Valley’s households (52%) comprise three or more persons, with single and two-person households accounting for 15% and 33% respectively.

While many existing and future residents will continue to have a preference for larger house types in this area, there is a clear opportunity to provide increased diversity and choice through the delivery of new residential products. The recent approval of a park home park development on Helena Valley Road will provide much needed variety and choice in the Helena Valley housing stock by supplying approximately 240 new small dwellings (most of which being 1 and 2 bedroom) adjacent to an existing residential community. In identifying potential new residential development areas in Helena Valley, consideration should be given to the appropriate location of medium density products and/or aged care facilities in close proximity to local activity centres and community facilities.

3.4 Employment and services

The Helena Valley study area functions primarily as a residential/rural-residential community, with residents typically travelling outside of the area for employment. However, Helena Valley’s close proximity to Midland

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(identified as a Strategic Metropolitan Centre by Directions 2031), Hazelmere, Bellevue and Midvale (all identified as existing and future industrial areas by the WAPC’s Economic and Employment Lands Strategy7) provides significant opportunities for local employment without having to provide additional employment generating land uses within the study area itself.

Within the Helena Valley two small ‘local centres’ have been developed, providing opportunities for limited retail/commercial local business activity. A summary of these two local centres is provided below:

Table 7: Local Centres Summary Approximate Approximate Location Zoned Site Floor Space Services Notes Area (m2) (m2)* Corner of 5,900m2 1,800m2 Supermarket Fully developed site, co-located with a Helena Valley Liquor Store Child Care Centre and independent Road and living/grouped development site. Fast Food/Takeaway Torquata Provides a level of retail floor space Boulevard Hairdressers consistent with the ‘Local Commercial Real Estate Agent Centre’ category described in the Bakery/Cafe Shire of Mundaring’s Local 8. Pharmacy & News Commercial Strategy Scott Street 5,800m2 1,000m2 Medical Centre and Partially developed site, located in various associated relatively close proximity to Helena medical practices Valley Primary School and Helena Pharmacy Valley Recreational Ground. Provides a level of retail floor space consistent with the ‘Convenience Store’ category described in the Shire of Mundaring’s Local Commercial Strategy9. Primarily medical in function, and lacking of retail activity consistent with the site’s Local Commercial Strategy classification (e.g. no convenience stores etc).

* Note: Floor space amounts quoted are estimates only, based on aerial imagery.

3.5 Education

There is currently one public primary school and one child care centre located within the Helena Valley study area. The adjacent suburb of Koongamia also has one public primary school and one child care centre, whilst surrounding suburbs of Darlington, Greenmount, Swan View and Kalamunda also provide offer primary and high school services. This is summarised in the following table.

7 WAPC (2012), Economic and Employment Lands Strategy: non-heavy industrial – Perth metropolitan and Peel regions, Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth.

8 SoM (1992), Shire of Mundaring Local Commercial Strategy, Shire of Mundaring, Perth

9 SoM (1992), Shire of Mundaring Local Commercial Strategy, Shire of Mundaring, Perth

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Table 8: Education and early learning services Current Student No. Trend Public / Type Name Location Students (last 5 years) Private 10 (No.) Early learning / child Ladybugs Child Private Helena Valley - - care Care Centre Pegrum Family Day Private Koongamia - - Care Primary School Helena Valley Public Helena Valley 293 Stable/slight decline (not including pre- Primary School compulsory) Clayton View Public Koongamia 159 Slight decline Primary School Darlington Primary Public Darlington 272 Slight increase School High School Swan View Senior Public Swan View 399 Decline High School Kalamunda Senior Public Kalamunda 839 Decline High School

The Department of Education has advised that there are no current plans for major school capacity improvements or new school sites within the study area or immediate surrounds. However, the department did advise that any major increase in residential population as a result of urban expansion in either the Helena Valley and/or Bushmead area may necessitate the provision of an additional local primary school site, and therefore further liaison with the Department as an outcome of this study is advisable.

3.6 Open space and amenity

3.6.1 Regional Open Space

There are three distinct areas of Regional Open Space (identified as ‘Parks and Recreation’ by the MRS) within the study area, generally described as: . Helena River floodplain – extending from the north western portion of the study area near Roe Highway, the MRS reserve extends along Helena River and along the northern and eastern extent of Residential Cell A. The wider reserve (including an area extending to Wilkins Street in Bellevue) has an area of approximately 123ha, and forms part of a larger regional reserve extending west into the City of Swan beyond the Roe Highway. At present, Broz Park (5.7ha) and Riverside Park (6.7ha) constitute the extent of public land in public ownership (Crown Reserve and a management order with the Shire of Mundaring), although the State Government is understood to have recently acquired portions of the reserve area immediately east of Roe Highway. Broz Park has benefited from landscaping improvements and the provision of local recreational facilities including shade structures, barbeques, playground, and lake. Riverside park remains largely unimproved, aside from the provision of a dual use path extending to a steel bridge crossing at the Helena River (the path then continues unsealed as far as Katharine Street).

10 DoE (2012), Schools Online, accessed at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/home.do on 26 July 2012, Department of Education, Perth.

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. East of Ridge Hill Road, including a portion of Bush Forever Area No.215 – With an area of approximately 9.6 ha, this reserve has significant remnant vegetation, some of which is identified as Bush Forever Area. No.215, with the remainder having local bushland value. . Portion of Bush Forever Area No.216 west of Ridge Hill Road – This reserve has an area of approximately 4ha and forms part of the larger Bush Forever Area No. 216. This site is currently without public access, resulting from a previous local road closure, although is currently under management of the Shire of Mundaring. This anomaly is likely to be rectified through the ultimate reservation of the remaining portion of Bush Forever Area No.216 which presently extends into Lot 2 (No.2670) Helena Valley Road.

In addition to these areas, small portions of Regional Open Space also extend into the subject land area from wider national park and reserve areas, notably in the south east of the study area forming part of Bush Forever Area No.215. On completion of the Bushmead Rifle Range MRS Amendment, ‘Parks and Recreation’ reserves will effectively continue along the entire southern extent of the Helena Valley project area.

Department of Planning officers have advised that there is a general intent to progressively acquire land along the Helena River as foreshore reserve, as part of any future urbanisation of the area (south and east of Riverside Park). This would present a significant opportunity not only to retain important riverine environments in public ownership and management, but also to provide bicycle/pedestrian paths that may ultimately link in with a regional path network following the alignment of the Helena and Swan Rivers.

3.6.2 District Open Space

District Open Space is generally defined as public open space areas of between 2.5ha and 7ha, serving more than one neighbourhood and having a walkable catchment of between 600m and 1km. They should be of adequate size and shape to accommodate both grassed areas for informal games and for organised sport, and may also include hard court surfaces for other games11.

The only area of district open space currently provided within the Helena Valley is a 3.4ha site at the corner of Clayton Road and Scott Street. Known as ‘Helena Valley Recreation Ground’ or ‘Helena Valley / Boya Oval’, the site includes: . full size cricket/football oval; . flood lighting; . change rooms; . 70 person capacity community hall; . tennis courts; . basketball court; . cricket nets; and . car parking.

11 WAPC (2012), Liveable Neighbourhoods, Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth.

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The oval’s location at the corner of Clayton Road and Scott Street means that it is highly accessible to residents in the older established residential neighbourhoods of Helena Valley(Residential Cells 2 and 3), as well as serving the residential population of the adjacent Boya neighbourhood. Residents of Helena Valley’s western residential area, however, are not within a convenient walkable catchment of the recreation ground, and have few direct road or pedestrian access links across the Helena River aside from Scott Street (approximately 1.5km to the south east) and a pedestrian bridge crossing at the northern end of Riverside Park. The Shire of Mundaring is currently considering options for the relocation of the Greenmount Library to the Boya Oval site, which would potentially see a new library and community facilities constructed immediately east of the (reconfigured) oval and adjacent to the existing tennis courts.

A large reserve of approximately 2.7ha is identified in LSIP No.298 adopted for Lot 206 Helena Valley Road, however, the primary intent and function of the reserve is for wetland rehabilitation and drainage rather than active recreation purposes. In this regard, residents in the westernmost residential area of Helena Valley continue to rely on Helena Valley / Boya Oval as the primary district open space site in the locality. This issue has been identified in the Shire’s draft Local Planning Scheme, which recommends investigation of opportunities to secure a site for the provision of active open space/recreational facilities south of Helena River.

3.6.3 Neighbourhood and Local Public Open Space

Liveable Neighbourhoods defines local and neighbourhood parks as having areas of up to 3000m2 and 5000m2 respectively, serving a more localised and providing a high standard of amenity for local Residents. Helena Valley is generally well served by a network of neighbourhood and local parks distributed throughout the two largest residential areas (Residential Cells 1 and 2). The following table provides a summary of existing neighbourhood and local public open space provision across the study area: Table 9: Existing Neighbourhood and Local Public Open Space Provision Ratio of POS Neighbourhood Residential Estimated POS per Residential to Area and Local Dwellings Population Resident Land (ha) Residential 2 Parks (ha) (No.) (persons) (m ) Land (%) Residential 4.80 61.59 580 1676 8% 28.65 Cell A Residential 3.53 48.37 260 751 7% 46.97 Cell B Residential 0.06 17.85 58 168 0% 3.41 Cell C Total 8.39 127.80 898 2595 7% 32.32

In addition to the above table, the following observations can be made: . Whilst Residential Cells 1 and 2 have similar ratios of POS to residential land area, the amount of local and neighbourhood parkland provided per head of population is significantly higher in Residential Cell B. . In addition to the local and neighbourhood parkland provided in Residential Cell A, this area is abutted by significant Regional Parks and Recreation reserves, including Broz Park (5.69ha) and Riverside Park (6.7ha) providing further opportunities for active and passive recreation. . Residential Cell B also contains Helena Valley Recreational Ground, which offers significant active recreation opportunities for local residents within its local catchment area (including Residential Cell C).

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In addition to POS already provided, further provision of neighbourhood and local POS is also proposed for those areas with approved LSIPs. This will ensure future residents of these new urban areas will also have convenient access and exposure to the amenity provided by local and neighbourhood parks.

3.7 Movement networks

The Helena Valley study area is located to the south east of a major metropolitan intersection between two strategic highway routes (Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway), on the periphery of Perth’s urban suburbs and at the foothills of the Darling Scarp. Only 30 minutes drive from the Perth Central Area, the Helena Valley is benefited by its close proximity to key metropolitan activity centres and attractors (Perth, Midland) whilst also being on the doorstep to the Perth Hills and the associated lifestyle opportunities that it affords.

From Perth, the Helena Valley is most directly accessed via the Great Eastern Highway/Great Eastern Highway Bypass, with alternative routes available via Abernethy Road or Guildford Road. The Great Eastern Highway provides easy access to the Perth Hills and beyond.

Access to Helena Valley from the strategic road network is primarily via Scott Street (from Great Eastern Highway) or Clayton Street/Katharine Street (from Roe Highway). Alternative routes are also available via Bushmead Road/Helena Valley Road or Midland Road.

3.7.1 Roe Highway

Roe Highway generally forms the western extent of the Helena Valley Study area, and is a major strategic road asset both in a local and regional context. The highway is part of the AusLink national road network, forming a key component of the AusLink Perth Urban Road Corridor linking the Perth-Darwin, Perth-Adelaide and Perth-Bunbury corridors. Running past Helena Valley in a north-south alignment, it carries major traffic volumes between Midland and other key destinations in eastern and southern metropolitan Perth.

There is no direct road access to Roe Highway from Helena Valley. Access onto the highway is generally achieved by one of the following routes: . Northwards along Katharine Street to Clayton Street, and then west to Roe Highway (only southbound entry onto the highway); . Westwards along Helena Valley Road/Bushmead Road (over Roe Highway) to Stirling Crescent, south to Great Eastern Highway Bypass and then east to Roe Highway; or . Southwards along either Midland Road or Ridge Hill Road to Kalamunda Road, then onto Roe Highway.

Liaison with Main Roads WA has confirmed that Roe Hwy (along with the Great Eastern Hwy Bypass) is planned as a freeway standard route with full control of access (i.e. no direct access to adjacent properties). Main Roads WA recently reviewed the Roe Highway Road Network from Clayton Street to Great Northern Hwy, which included consideration of Directions 2031 land use information in traffic modelling for the area. One of the options considered as part of the review was a possible southern extension of Farrall Road from Great Eastern Hwy southwards to Helena Valley road, however, an extension only as far as Clayton Street could be justified from a modelling perspective (and therefore be supported by Main Roads).

Main Roads also confirmed that: . Recent modelling identified Clayton Street in the vicinity of the Roe Hwy interchange will likely require widening to a 4-Lane dual carriageway standard. . The Department of Planning has been reviewing a realignment of the Freight Rail Line through Midland. The current preferred alignment is for the line to deviate southwards near Military Road (west of Roe

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Highway) – this will have implications for the Bushmead Road / Helena Valley Road flyover Bridge at Roe Hwy, as it severs the only route for High Wide Loads to Roe Hwy. The Bushmead Road / Helena Valley Road flyover Bridge will therefore need to be raised significantly and reconstructed to accommodate High Wide Loads on Roe Hwy. This will likely have additional land requirement implications adjacent to Helena Valley Road. . The tri-level semi-directional ‘T’ interchange previously planned for the Roe Highway / Great Eastern Highway Bypass will be reviewed by Main Roads shortly. Main Roads envisages that the interchange will be developed to a standard trumpet type interchange with no connection to the local (Helena Valley) road network to the east. This revised layout may have additional land requirement implications, east of the current Roe Hwy reservation boundary.

3.7.2 Important Local Roads

There are five key roads traversing the Helena Valley Study area that fulfil the role of ‘District Distributor Roads’ as defined by WAPC Development Control Policy 1.4 (Functional Road Classification Planning), and are proposed to be reserved as ‘Important Local Roads’ under draft Local Planning Scheme No.4. . Helena Valley Road; . Scott Street; . Ridge Hill Road; . Katharine Street; and . Clayton Road.

Helena Valley Road forms the primary east-west link traversing the study area, extending from Roe Highway in the west, along the course of the Helena River to the eastern extent of the locality. Further east, the road continues unsealed before terminating near the Lower Helena Diversion Dam.

Helena Valley Road is categorised as a ‘District Distributor A’ road under Main Roads WA Road Hierarchy, with an indicative average traffic volume of 8,000 – 15,000 vehicles per day.. Traffic counts from 2008 measured approximately 7,000 vehicles per day, suggesting that further capacity remains to cater for additional development in the area.

Road improvement works currently committed for Helena Valley Road include: . $373,365 of federal ‘Black Spot’ funding via the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s Nation Building Program. Currently in the planning stages, these works will ultimately result in the provision of sealed shoulders, audible edge lines, guideposts and raised pavement centreline markers. . Developer-funded construction of two new intersections (one chanellised 3-way intersection, and one 4- way roundabout) to provide access into future residential development of Lots 212 (No.1805), 213 (No.2005), 214 (No.2215) and 236 (No.2160) Helena Valley Road.

Whilst the ultimate design standard and plan for Helena Valley Road is still in development, the Shire of Mundaring does have interim plans for further Helena Valley Road improvements to provide kerbed road edges and complete a dual use path link between Scott Street and the Roe Highway intersections. These upgrades would be required as a minimum standard of any future development, enforceable through the subdivision process.

Scott Street, Katharine Street, Clayton Road and Ridge Hill Road all typically fall under the ‘District Distributor Category B’ Main Roads WA classification, generally constructed as 2-way (single lane in each direction) roads capable of carrying traffic volumes of up to 6,000 to 8,000 vehicles per day. They provide

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key links to other surrounding neighbourhoods such as Boya, Koongamia and Bellevue, as well as linking to major transport corridors such as Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway.

As the Helena Valley locality continues to grow in population and activity, these roads will continue to fulfil a major role in the movement of traffic within, to and from the area. Beyond those planned and anticipated improvements described above, there will inevitably be further improvements needed to formalise the role and function of these roads (e.g. kerbing works, line marking improvements etc) as well as improve traffic movements and safety (e.g. intersection upgrades).

3.7.3 Other local road links

Samson Street is currently constructed on the northern side of the Helena River only, extending from Clayton Street and providing local access to a small number of rural-residential properties, terminating at edge of the vegetated river bank/floodway. The road reserve extends across the river as far as Helena Valley Road, with only an unsealed informal access route (from Helena Valley Road to existing properties south of the river) designating its alignment. There is no constructed river crossing at present.

Similarly, Fyfe Street (further east in the locality) also has a designated road reserve linking Clayton Road to Helena Valley Road, but is only constructed on the northern side of the Helena River. Again, there is no constructed river crossing at present.

With no other road crossings of the Helena River other than Scott Street, this presents significant challenges not only for day to day connectivity and movement (particularly in facilitating functional linkages between Residential Cells 1 and 2), but also in times of natural hazards such as bushfires, where only a single river crossing poses significant issues for both emergency access and egress.

3.7.4 Public transport

Two public bus services currently operate in the Helena Valley study area: . 322 service from Midland Train Station to Glen Forest, via Bellevue, Koongamia, Helena Valley (Frederick Street and Scott Street), Boya and Darlington. This is a frequent daily service (at least once an hour) in each direction on weekdays, with an hourly service on Saturdays and two-hourly service on Sundays. . 307 service from Midland Train Station to Helena Valley (terminating at Helena Valley Road near Lakeside Drive), via Bellevue/Hazelmere. This is an infrequent service with only three services in each direction on weekdays (aligning with peak travel periods to/from Midland train station) and no weekend services.

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia has confirmed that there are presently no plans to extend or improve the current level of service provision in the Helena Valley, although it will continue to monitor and review the adequacy of bus services in the area as further development occurs and demand increases..

The current pattern and frequency of bus service provision in the Helena Valley reinforces the apparent disconnect between the two major residential areas in the north and west of the locality. Whilst residents in the older and more established area north of Helena River enjoy a relatively good level of service linking to key destinations both west and east, residents in the newer area south of Helena River are restricted to morning and evening peak commute services to/from Midland with no connections further east. Furthermore, there are no bus services passing the urban area around Ridge Hill Road, with these residents having to walk approximately 600m to access the 322 service on Scott Street/Marriott Road.

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Unsurprisingly, given the lack of public transport services in the locality, residents are more reliant on the private vehicle for transport. Helena Valley has very low proportion of ‘no car households’ and much higher proportions of two and three (or more) vehicle households compared to Greater Perth and WA averages (refer table below). However, with an ageing population and the challenges associated with peak oil consumption (higher car ownership and running costs etc), there will likely be significantly greater demand for public transport in the future. Table 10: Motor Vehicles Per Household, 2011

Proportion of Total Households Motor Vehicles Per Household Helena Valley Greater Perth WA

No motor vehicles 2% 6% 6% One motor vehicle 19% 33% 33% Two motor vehicles 43% 39% 38% Three motor vehicles 33% 19% 20% Number of motor vehicles 3% 3% 3% not stated

3.7.5 Path networks

A network of pedestrian and dual use paths are currently provided in the Helena Valley study area, within and linking those key urban/residential areas north and south of the Helena River. Key dual use path routes currently exist along: . Katharine Street and Clayton Road; . Davis Road, Glynden Way, Orana Way and Glenwood Avenue; . Scott Street; . Helena Valley Road; . Torquata Boulevard and Riverdale Road; and . Lakeside Drive.

Whilst these path networks provide a high level of connectivity and circulation within each of the established residential areas, pedestrian connectivity between each of the areas is restricted by the physical barrier presented by Helena River. Good connectivity exists between the area north of Helena River and adjacent residential areas to the north (Koongamia), east (Boya) and south (around Ridge Hill Road), however, there are only two paths currently linking the western residential area to northern and eastern parts of the locality: . A dual use path running along the northern side of Helena Valley Road, approximately 1.2 - 1.6 kilometres in length between the existing residential area and Scott Street. . A partially constructed dual use path (the remainder being a dirt path) linking from Lakeside Drive to Katharine Street through the existing regional open space reserve (publicly vested south of the Helena River, but privately owned land north of the river).

Whilst the partially constructed dual use path is planned to be completed as part of wider redevelopment and improvement works on Lot 800 Katharine/Wilkins Streets, there remains an opportunity to provide an additional path crossing of the Helena River within the Samson Street road reserve, either as a full road bridge or through construction of a pedestrian bridge. While an allowance for a bridge in this location was

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made by the Department of Water in its 1:100 year flood modelling and mapping for the Helena River, a number of other critical issues would need to be investigated and resolved to facilitate construction of such a bridge, including: . Aboriginal heritage investigations and necessary clearances; . Environmental investigations and clearances, including agreement of the Swan River Trust/Department of Parks and Wildlife. . Detailed engineering feasibility investigations.

3.7.6 Emergency access/egress

Easternmost portions of the Helena Valley are classified as having an extreme risk of bushfire hazard, given their steep topography and levels of remnant vegetation. Accordingly, access to and from these areas is a major consideration in any land use and development planning in the locality. During emergencies, Ridge Hill Road, Helena Valley Road and Scott Street will most likely form the key routes for residents leaving the area or emergency services vehicles gaining access.

As previously noted, the lack of Helena River road crossings other than Scott Street this presents an issue in responding to natural hazards such as bushfires, where only a single river crossing poses significant issues for both emergency access and egress. Furthermore, the reliance of properties in ‘moderate’ and ‘extreme’ bushfire hazard areas on only one point of access in and out of the area (e.g. Fyfe Street, The Crescent, Helena Valley Road east of Ridge Hill Road) presents an ongoing challenge, potentially addressed through the extension of these roads through to other escape routes.

3.8 Services and utilities

3.8.1 Water

Scheme water is currently available throughout the study area via the Greenmount Gravity Water Supply Scheme. Water mains are provided throughout urban developed areas and along key local roads including Helena Valley Road, Katharine/Clayton Streets, and Scott Street.

Discussions with the Water Corporation (WaterCorp) have confirmed that the delivery of new water infrastructure to support development will be planned in response to new zonings and the identification of land in appropriate planning frameworks. In this regard, early and proactive liaison with the DoW during the preparation of further strategic plans and/or rezonings for the locality is recommended to ensure sufficient lead in times and maximise the coordination of water service planning across the area.

Refer Figure 16 for a plan of existing utilities infrastructure in the area.

3.8.2 Wastewater

Only the westernmost urban area of Helena Valley (north and south of Helena Valley Road), along with a very small area in the older established area north of Helena River (around Frederick and Noel streets), is connected to the metropolitan sewerage system (refer Figure 16). The remainder of the locality, including older established urban areas north of the Helena River and around Ridge Hill Road, is reliant on on-site effluent disposal systems.

The minimum size for a residential lot without a sewerage connection is generally set at 2000m2, or a maximum residential density of R5, with some exceptions (notably those existing older established areas with lots already smaller than 2000m2). The Shire of Mundaring is currently advocating review of Sewerage Policy to allow more flexibility and site specific considerations, acknowledging that in many instances site

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characteristics would allow for on-site effluent disposal for a particular development without risk to the environment or public health.

Until recently, the reticulated sewer network in the western urban area was serviced by a temporary pump station near the intersection of Parkview Gardens and Lakeside Drive (with pressure mains traversing the Helena River at the point of the northern pedestrian bridge, then extending north into Koongamia). The temporary pump station is now running near capacity, necessitating construction of a new Type 40 permanent pump station near the intersection of Allamanda Gate and Carabeen Avenue (incorporating a 30m buffer to residential properties). This new pump station is to be constructed as part of civil works being carried out on Lot 206 Helena Valley Road, prefunded by the Water Corporation and allowing the temporary station to be decommissioned.

Liaison with the Water Corporation with regard to the provision of new sewerage infrastructure to the area has confirmed the following: . In the long term, there are plans to extend the Maida Vale Sewer Main northwards (to the west of Roe Highway) to Hazelmere, which will convey waste water to the Woodman Point WWTP. This will ultimately provide for a significant increase in the wastewater capacity of the area, however, is a long term prospect with a significant cost. In the meantime, sewer planning will need to based on engineering advice considering temporary (medium term) arrangements. . The study area currently sits within two sewer districts – Midland and Helena Valley, with the Midland Flora Street pumping station currently overloaded. . For new development areas, development sequencing will be largely determined by the provision of gravity / pressure mains to convey wastewater into the wider metro sewer network. Again, coordinated planning is required to ensure the optimal/efficient provision of sewer infrastructure, prefunded by private developers. . Any proposed future urban zoning/development of land south of the Helena River and west of the Primary School will need to consider the requirement for a pump station(s) to convey wastewater further west. . For that area of ‘Rural Landscape Living’ zoned land north of the Helena River, the provision of new sewer infrastructure may be cost prohibitive unless sufficient yields are achieved. Furthermore, the requirement for sewer mains to be brought down from the north west (potentially through highly constrained rural lots) may negatively impact on feasibility. . Helena Valley is not currently on the list of planned sewerage infill areas. For existing urban (unsewered) areas to be included on the program, there would need a clear commitment to increasing density codings and incentivisation of further subdivision/development through local government planning frameworks. Although there are a number of existing urban lots/areas that could be reasonably subdivided in a logical pattern, much of the northern established area is highly constrained by the pattern of road/lot layouts and not easily converted to higher densities.

From the information provided above, it can be concluded that while the provision/extension of sewer infrastructure is not a fatal flaw or critical constraint for additional urban zoning/development within that area south of the Helena River, the provision of necessary pump station infrastructure will be a key requirement given the topography of the site. The remaining rural (MRS) zoned areas immediately north of the Helena River are, however, heavily constrained in their ability to extend sewerage infrastructure given land access requirements and the critical mass of development likely required to fund such a scheme. The extension of sewer to these areas as a by-product of any infill program being rolled out to the adjacent urban zoned area would appear unlikely or long term at best.

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3.8.3 Stormwater

There is currently no district-wide approach to the management of stormwater in the Helena Valley study area, with new development areas considered on a case by case basis in accordance with contemporary water management principles (as defined by the WAPC’s Better Urban Water Management guidelines12). Local Water Management Strategies have been prepared and adopted for recently approved LSIP areas either side of the established residential area in the west of the locality, with detailed urban water management strategies/plans required at subsequent subdivision and development stages.

Whilst best practice local water management principles and WAPC guidelines suggest that a District Water Management Strategy (DWMS) is required to inform and support any Metropolitan Region Scheme and/or Town Planning Scheme amendments, the existing developed nature of much of the study area and limited extent of future potential urban expansion areas suggests that a single DWMS for the locality may not be appropriate. However, a coordinated approach to the preparation of water management strategies (either district or local level) should be advocated where possible to deliver the most efficient and sustainable water management outcomes for Helena Valley.

3.8.4 Electricity

The study area is currently traversed by a 330kV power transmission line running in north-south alignment through the existing MRS Parks and Recreation reserve (Riverside Park), Lots 212-214 (No.1805, 2005 and 2215) Helena Valley Road, and then south east along Helena Valley Road and through rural-residential properties towards Beelu National Park (refer Figure 17). No development is permitted to occur within this 60m wide easement.

A 132kV High Voltage Overhead Transmission Line also traverses the site, in an east-west alignment generally along Helena Valley Road. This transmission line links to existing Western Power zone substations in Darlington (east), Hazelmere and Midland Junction. Underground power supply is provided to residential lots in the western urban area of Helena Valley, whilst the balance of locality is served by overhead lines.

Forecast remaining capacity for each of the substation zones over the next 20 years is summarised below13, with substation and zone locations identified in Figure 17. Table 11: Remaining power capacity within substation zones, 2013 - 2031

Area 2013 2016 2021 2026 2031

Hazelmere 5-10 MVA 5-10 MVA < 5 MVA 15-20 MVA 10-15 MVA Darlington 20-25 MVA 15-20 MVA 10-15 MVA 5-10 MVA < 5 MVA Midland Junction 5-10 MVA 25-30 MVA 20-25 MVA 10-15 MVA 5-10 MVA

12 WAPC (2008), Better Urban Water Management, Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth.

13 Western Power (2013), Network Capacity Mapping Tool, most recently accessed 25 October 2013 at ncmt.westernpower.com.au

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From the above table it can be seen that capacity is forecast to remains in the network over the next 20 years, however this capacity would appear to be constrained in the Hazelmere zone (western portion of Helena Valley including existing Residential Cell A) until 2022/23, and in the Darlington Zone (eastern portion of Helena Valley) from around 2025 onwards. Whilst power capacity is not considered a critical constraint or fatal flaw to future urban development in the Helena Valley, proponents/landowners should proactively engage with Western Power to confirm appropriate power supply arrangements in advance of subdivision/development.

3.8.5 Gas

Reticulated gas supply is available within Helena Valley Residential Cell A via medium pressure (40kPA) gas mains extending south from Koongamia/Bellevue (crossing the Helena River at the existing pedestrian crossing point). Residential Cell B also has access to reticulated gas with medium-low pressure (6.5kPA) lines traversing the area. The remainder of the locality, including Residential Cell C does not currently have access to the reticulated gas network.

3.8.6 Telecommunications

All telecommunications services are readily available in the locality, with Broadband ADSL2+ services currently available via connection to one of three exchanges at Midland, Greenmount and Darlington.

In 2006, approximately 51% of households had broadband connection, 24% had dial-up connections, and 22% had no internet connection14. In 2011, 80% of households had a broadband connection, with only 2% remaining on dial-up and 12% still without a connection15. This increase in broadband access and usage within the Helena Valley demonstrates the availability and viability of gaining broadband services has significantly improved over the last five years. This provides significant benefits to residents of the Helena Valley in terms of social inclusion, lifestyle, education and flexible working arrangements.

Through implementation of the National Broadband Network (NBN), residents will gain further benefit from access to much higher broadband speeds than present. Whilst not within the NBN’s current three-year rollout plan, fibre services are expected to be provided within the next ten years. Furthermore, any new developments for over 100 dwellings will be required to supply pit and pipe infrastructure (at developer’s cost), ready for installation of new fibre networks (by NBN Co.) within three years of civil works16.

14 ABS (2006), 2006 Census of Population and Housing, cat.no.2001.0, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

15 ABS (2011), 2011 Census of Population and Housing, cat.no.2001.0, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra

16 NBNCo (2011), Fact Sheet: New Developments, NBNCo, Sydney.

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4.0 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN

4.1 Residential development

Helena Valley is characterised by predominantly larger home sites, though existing and expected future demand for smaller land holdings and dwelling sizes as the local population continues to age will be increasingly evident.

Planned residential expansion is expected to introduce on average smaller single residential home sites reflective of that offered in most new land estates. There is, however, still a clear need to facilitate areas of medium density and/or opportunities for aged housing as the suburb moves through its lifecycle. Areas considered well suited to controlled medium density and/or the provision of aged or Over 55’s type accommodation are discussed further within the precinct specific commentary.

The majority of Residential growth in Helena Valley will be delivered primarily through implementation of known approved expansion areas (e.g. where LSIPs have been endorsed or subdivision/planning approval granted), or through the development of new investigation areas not currently zoned urban. Some capacity may also exist for residential infill development within the established residential area north of Helena River, however this would be subject to the provision of infill sewerage infrastructure (not currently committed). While land in proximity to Frederic Street and Noel Street is sewered, land to the immediate south remains unsewered. This study acknowledges the merit in providing reticulated sewer where viable to the established residential area, and ultimately investigating opportunities for redevelopment. At this time, however, no assumptions are made regarding that sewer extension viability and dwelling numbers within this particular precinct are assumed to remain broadly at current levels until the extent of, if any, further sewer infill program is known.

Figure 18 provides a conceptual future land use plan for the Helena Valley. Existing and future residential land use within the study area is identified on the plan as having three categories: . Existing Residential: reflecting the established areas previously identified in this report as Residential Cells A, B and C. These areas are identified as established and generally not subject to consideration for further development, unless further infill sewerage programming dictates otherwise. The study assumes that growth in local population and dwelling numbers will result from development outside of these areas. . Residential Expansion: reflecting areas that have been planned and approved (e.g. LSIPs, planning approvals) for urban development, but as yet remain undeveloped. These areas are located along Helena Valley Road, and represent an extension to existing residential areas (previously identified as Residential Cell A). The anticipated dwelling numbers and resultant population growth occurring from these areas is taken as approved for the purpose of quantifying growth. . Residential Investigation: applies to three locations considered to have further urban development potential, subject to the resolution of identified environmental and servicing constraints. These areas are identified for investigation only and, unlike the stated expansion areas, have no approved status. This study applies a conservative estimate of dwelling yields and therefore population growth from the investigation areas, and should be treated as a guide only to potential overall growth in Helena Valley, rather than a literal indication of yield outcomes or even development potential.

Notwithstanding the planning rationale behind the identification of the Residential Investigation areas, detailed site planning having regard to environmental constraints, drainage and flooding, topography, civil engineering and other key issues will be necessary to establish the extent of development potential, if any.

Based on the identification of existing and future residential areas on the Land Use Plan, the following dwelling and associated population estimates are provided:

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Table 12: Ultimate urban residential dwelling and population capacity estimates by precinct

Precinct Land Classification Future Dwelling Capacity Future Population Capacity

1 Existing Residential 0 0 Residential Expansion 109 272 Residential Investigation 195 485 Total 304 757 2 Existing Residential 580 1,446 Residential Expansion 0 0 Residential Investigation 0 0 Total 580 1,446 3 Existing Residential 58 145 Residential Expansion 460 1,147 Residential Investigation 620 1,546 Total 1,138 2,838 4 Existing Residential 260 648 Residential Expansion 0 0 Residential Investigation 188 469 Total 448 1,117 5 Existing Residential 0 0 Residential Expansion 0 0 Residential Investigation 0 0 Total 0 0 Overall Existing Residential 898 2,239 Residential Expansion 569 1,419 Residential Investigation 1,003 2,500 Total 2,470 6,157

In considering the Land Use Plan and potential dwelling/population numbers, the following assumptions and key factors should be noted: . Assumes a long term downward trend in the number of persons per occupied dwelling consistent with population and demographic forecasts for the area. Population estimates above assume 2.77 persons per dwellings (down from 2.9 persons as recorded in the 2011 Census). . Assumes a long term downward trend in the housing occupancy rate, from 94.4% as recorded in the 2011 Census down to 90% in line with the Perth metropolitan average. . Assumes a residential density of 15 dwellings per net urban hectare for Residential Investigation areas, consistent with targets set by the Shire of Mundaring draft Local Planning Strategy. For the purpose of this study, a multiplier of 0.7 has been used to scale the ‘Gross Area’ to ‘Net Area’. . Although a standard density assumption has been applied to Residential Investigation areas, local variation in densities is recommended, with smaller lots and aged persons accommodation recommended in proximity to local centres and community facilities, and larger lots where interfacing with areas of remnant vegetation, bushfire hazard areas etc.

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. No future residential development within Precinct 5, with continuation of rural residential land use preferred.

From the above table it can be seen that potential may exist for some 2,470 total residential dwellings across the study area, excluding any rural residential dwellings which are assumed to remain broadly at current supply levels. This constitutes an additional 1,572 dwellings over and above current levels, which would potentially increase the residential population of the area from 2,458 to approximately 6,157 people (not including the 300 – 400 residents likely remaining in rural residential areas).

Given the servicing, environmental and other constraints affecting the Residential Investigation area in Precinct 4, it is unlikely that significant urban residential development will occur in this area in the short to medium term. Accounting for this, a more realistic and defendable capacity estimate is provided as follows: . A total urban/residential dwelling capacity of 2,282 dwelling units, representing a net increase of 1,384 dwelling units; and . A total urban/residential population capacity of 5,689 people, representing a net increase of 3,231 people.

It is also noted that the proposed MRS amendment areas to the north and south of the Helena Valley study area have the potential to further increase the urban/residential population as follows: . Bushmead – An additional 600 dwellings (300-400 in the short to medium term), with an estimated residential population capacity of 1,500 people. . Bellevue – An additional 350 dwellings, with an estimated residential population capacity of 872 people.

Although these future development sites lie outside of the Helena Valley study area, their close proximity means that there will inevitably be a functional relationship between the areas, and an element of common demand/usage of local services and facilities (e.g. movement networks, commercial centres and community infrastructure).

4.2 Education

The Helena Valley Primary School adequately caters to the existing residential population. Discussion with the Department of Education has confirmed there are no current plans to change school site provision in the Helena Valley area. Accordingly, no attempt has been made at this time to consider any future land requirements. However, given the potential extent of future residential development outlined above (combined with potential future development of the adjacent Bellevue and Bushmead sites), further consultation with the Department of Education at an early stage (rather than as part of detailed site specific planning proposals) is recommended.

4.3 Commercial and industrial land supply

Consideration of commercial and industrial development within the study area has examined existing uses, opportunities for new development and potential land use options for sites otherwise not suitable for residential development (e.g. within the ANEF 25+ noise contour). This study has identified several opportunities, although any further increases in commercial or industrial floorspace should be assessed under a (revised) Local Commercial Strategy and/or site specific demand assessment.

4.3.1 Existing centres

The following two local retail/commercial centres are to remain: . Torquata Boulevard – A local centre which offers the normal level of local convenience needs. The

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centre appears to be appropriately developed for its location and service offerings and is not expected to warrant further expansion, although this will need to be considered as part of any future Local Commercial Strategy review and in the context of nearby residential development in Helena Valley, Bellevue and Bushmead. . Scott Street – A local centre which primarily caters to local medical / health service needs. The centre appears to be underdeveloped and capable of supporting further expansion to support a substantial increase in local population demand. Expansion opportunities are available either immediately on site or on the opposite side of Scott Street, and it is well located to serve an increasing population catchment to the west (within Helena Valley Precincts 1 and 3), north west (Bellevue MRS amendment area) and south west (Bushmead). Although further away from Bellevue and Bushmead than the Torquata Boulevard centre, the Scott Street centre is better served by direct road links to these nearby development areas and appears to have greater expansion potential. Again, the ultimate amount of sustainable commercial floorspace in this location will require further consideration as part of any future Commercial Strategy review.

4.3.2 ANEF constrained area

The western-most extent of the Helena Valley study area adjacent to Roe Highway and within the ANEF 25 noise contour is not suitable for residential land use, and therefore, warrants further investigation of alternative non-residential land uses. RPS Economics has undertaken a high level review of non-residential land use options for the ANEF constrained land (refer Appendix 2 for the full advice), and found that ‘Light / Service Industrial’ is the likely highest and best land use for the area, largely due to its accessibility characteristics, low level of amenity and proximity to nearby industrial and residential uses. The following additional land use options were considered, but were found to be less suitable / viable in this location: . Retail / Bulky Goods – These land uses will benefit greatly from the surrounding and regional population growth, however, delivery of these land uses will largely be directed into specified activity centres in the region – particularly within the Midland Centre. Local economic drivers are strong, however, the co- location of surrounding land uses, catchment constraints and lack of direct highway / regional road frontage reduce the potential for the site in terms of its retail and bulky goods potential. . Business Park – These uses are typically delivered in or nearby strategic centre locations and in that respect the location is relatively well suited to business park uses, however, competitive business parks closer to Midland would likely be more viable and have better accessibility to services (co-located uses) and be more accessible by road and rail. Demand for business parks are driven by regional economic growth and surrounding residential growth will have a lower bearing on the demand for the land use. . Heavy Industrial – These land uses have similar drivers to light industrial uses, however are driven more heavily by regional demand drivers. While there is strong evidence that the regional economic drivers will lead to demand for heavy industrial uses including through strong population growth and increased freight demand, the subject land does not appear to be the most appropriate location for such uses due to nearby residential catchment and relatively small land availability.

While light / service industrial land uses have been identified as the most viable / suitable in this location, any proposals to rezone and/or develop the land for industrial or commercial land uses should be supported by detailed justification and technical reporting demonstrating its appropriateness in terms of: . Market demand and potential impacts on other nearby industrial/commercial offerings; . Management of environmental impacts in terms of land use interface/buffers, preservation of local flora/fauna assets, wetland and river corridor interface, stormwater management etc; . Adequate provision of necessary utilities services; . Transport networks, specifically in terms of traffic generation, capacity and efficiency of local and regional roads, road safety and provision of pedestrian/bicycle links to nearby residential areas (including Bellevue

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to the north). . Land requirements for potential regional road network upgrades (requiring liaison with Main Roads WA); and . Local streetscape and amenity preservation, having regard for the area’s role as a gateway entrance to the Helena Valley and transition between residential (Helena Valley) and industrial (Hazelmere) land uses.

4.4 Open space and recreation

Helena Valley benefits from a wealth of natural assets comprising both natural bushland and the Helena River environs. As a result there a number of Regional Parks & Recreation considerations for an urban expansion planning: . Helena River Environs and Floodplain Protection: A number of land parcels along the Helena River’s western extent are already reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and have subsequently been acquired. As urban residential planning occurs in an easterly direction a consistent approach to biodiversity protection through further identification, reservation and acquisition of river and floodplain environs is required. . Bush Forever Protection: Important areas of vegetation stands within the study area both along the Helena River and in areas to the east are recognised under the Metropolitan Region Scheme Bush Forever mapping. Urban expansion planning under this study has recognised these areas.

Parks & Recreation land within the study area has been identified as: . Regional Parks & Recreation: This land appropriately reflects Metropolitan Region Scheme reserved land for P&R purposes and includes both state acquire land as well as land reserved but yet to be acquired. . Regional Parks & Recreation Investigation: This land reflects areas of both the Helena River environs and identified Bush Forever sites that are yet to be formally reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme. These areas are recognised as requiring formal MRS reservation and/or detailed confirmation of their extent and need for reservation.

District Open Space (DOS) within Helena Valley is presently limited to facilities at the intersection of Clayton Road and Scott Street (Helena Valley Recreation Ground). Urban expansion planning must consider potential future land requirements for DOS and access to that land, together with anticipated demand for DOS and the nature of sports likely to use the facilities.

This study has considered location options for potential new or relocated DOS sites. Each will require further detailed assessment as part of a detailed ‘Active Open Space’ study. This study should assess the type of sporting requirements to be provided locally, their forecast demand and growth and the spatial planning required for these. Through these investigations, and targeted consultation with local sporting and other interest groups an agreed DOS site or site combination would then be determined and the feasibility assessed.

For the purposes of further investigation, this study has identified the following potential new or alternative sites for active recreational use (also refer Figure 18): . Broz Park Western Surrounds: MRS Parks and Recreation reserved Land to the immediate west of the Broz Park area appears well located to support a second Helena Valley District Open Space recreation area. The location is accessible from Helena Valley Road, and could service a catchment generally covering Precincts 1 and 2. The upgrade of the dual-use path river crossing through to Katharine Street north of Helena River would also provide pedestrian accessible for some Helena Valley and Koongamia residents living north of the Helena River.

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The appropriateness of development in this location will need to consider the ability to develop outside of the river floodplain, the cost of access and construction, and the ability to size and orient sporting facilities required. Nevertheless, given the extent of existing, approved and potential new residential development at this western end of Helena Valley, further investigation of this site should be pursued. Alternative locations catering to demand at the western extent of Helena Valley were considered, either within the former Hazelmere rifle range reservation, or on other private land holdings. No other site option was considered likely to provide the necessary site area, accessibility and proximity to catchment. . Helena Valley Homestead: The Helena Valley Homestead site is centrally located within the study area and also central to the areas identified for residential investigation. The site abuts Samson Street, the suggested future road link river crossing. The site lies in close proximity to the existing Helena Valley Recreation Ground should the Shire of Mundaring consider relocation/expansion opportunities. Notwithstanding the identification of this site, this study acknowledges the constraining nature of the Helena River floodplain, and the extent of State Heritage Register area affecting the Homestead property. Detailed site investigation and consultation with the landowner would be required. Given the site is currently held in private ownership, options for land exchange with the existing site may also warrant further investigation. . Helena Valley Road / Scott Street: As previously noted, the land north of Helena Valley Road and south of Helena River in the vicinity of Scott Street presents opportunities for both residential development and potential expansion of the Local Centre, potentially creating a community hub in this central and highly accessible location. The opportunity also exists to provide additional recreational facilities in this location, to further strengthen the role of this centre which is also conveniently located near the primary school and areas of further residential investigation. The widening of the floodway over Lots 101 (No.3005) and 219 (No.3165) Helena Valley Road presents a significant constraint for more intensive private subdivision and development, however, may be capable of accommodating open space uses such as playing fields (with any supporting community infrastructure (e.g. parking areas, club rooms, other buildings) to be located outside of the floodway/flood fringe. Preliminary comment from the Department of Water has suggested that such an option may be feasible, subject to the necessary hydrological investigations being carried out and appropriate management measures being identified. Given the private ownership status of the land, such a proposal would also require negotiations for purchase, land swap or other suitable arrangements with affected land owners.

4.5 Movement and access

Helena Valley is well located within the eastern suburbs of Perth and, relative to many other metropolitan urban expansion areas, is closer to established services and amenities. Topographical constraints, the suburb’s division by the Helena River and proximity to both Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway (which form significant barriers) do, however, mean access into and out of the locality is limited. While existing access locations (via Clayton or Scott Streets, or Helena Valley or Ridge Hill Roads) are considered to be adequate, the limited number of these external connections to the wider road network highlights the need to improve road connectivity and functionality within the suburb as urban expansion occurs.

Urban expansion planning has considered the ease with which existing and future residents can move within the suburb as well as from Helena Valley into the wider network. There are considered to be a number of key considerations: . District Movement Network: A continued level of acceptable service will require regular traffic monitoring of traffic levels on Katharine Street, Clayton Road, Scott Street, Helena Valley Road and Ridge Hill Road though no specific recommendations are made at this time. The connection of a second direct route to Great Eastern Highway via extension of Katharine Street north of Clayton Street (Bellevue East) via Horace Street also warrants further investigation as a longer term

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opportunity. Alternatively, further dialogue with Main Roads WA and the City of Swan to investigate the extension of Farrall Road/Horace Street southwards to Clayton Street could also assist in facilitating improved connectivity into Midland and the Great Eastern Highway. . Local Movement Network: Road upgrade works to Helena Valley Road consistent with Shire of Mundaring requirements will be necessary as residential expansion occurs (enforced through the subdivision process), together with the assessment of existing and new access points onto Helena Valley Road. The ‘Rural Village’ vision for Helena Valley Road should be reaffirmed in local structure planning if bushland vistas are to be continued along the roadway as development occurs eastwards.

A number of opportunities to improve local traffic and pedestrian/cycle movements have been identified for further investigation:

Lakeside Drive to Katharine Street Dual-Use Path Link

Upgrade the existing pedestrian/cyclist link between Lakeside Drive (East of Broz Park) and Katharine Park, through to Katharine Street. On the southern (Helena Valley) side of the Helena River, the path is within state owned land classified as regional reserve, and is constructed to a sealed standard before crossing the river at a steel bridge (following the location of a services easement). On the northern (Bellevue) side of the river, the path continues across privately owned land (Lot 800) which is subject to proposed MRS Amendment 1228/41. Most of this privately owned land is already reserved for Parks and Recreation under the MRS, however, the proposed amendment seeks to slightly extend the Parks and Recreation reserve in this location, effectively ensuring the whole northern path portion is contained within the reserve. As previously noted, the landowner of Lot 800 and WAPC have entered into a legal agreement in respect of the transfer of the reserved land, which is to be sold to the WA Planning Commission within 30 days of the proposed MRS Amendment being gazetted. The transfer of this land into public ownership offers further opportunities to upgrade and formalise the path link on the northern side of the river, within a wider context of regional parklands and wildlife corridors.

The improvement of this route provides a stronger connection across Helena River at the western end of Helena Valley, where there is no other alternate crossing nearby. When considered as a link to potential commercial uses south of the river, to potential District Open Space near Broz Park, or an east-west Helena River foreshore path route, it is an important upgrade. Through structure planning and the statutory approvals process, further opportunities also exist to provide more extensive path networks through the large regional reserve area being formalised via the proposed MRS amendment and future limited residential development of Lot 800.

Samson Street Road Crossing

Construct the existing Samson Street road reservation for its full length across the Helena River. As a key local road connection across the river the existing road reserve is constructed from Clayton Road, to the river on its north side only. The completion of this road link would provide longer term local road network capacity where the existing Scott Street crossing is insufficient. The link is also central to identified areas of residential expansion and investigation and should be considered for planning and construction as these developments create additional demand.

Longer term conversation of this link for a road or path connection should be assessed in the context of detailed development planning for the central precinct, including consideration of future density and transport demand. This could also include consideration of the Helena Valley Homestead property (Lot 27) as a potential alternative district recreation site, however, such an arrangement would necessitate further discussion and negotiation with affected landowners and Heritage Council of WA with regard to proposed tenure and land use arrangements, as well as significant technical investigations to resolve any aboriginal heritage, environmental and engineering issues.

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Fyfe Street Pedestrian and Emergency Vehicle River Crossing

Fyfe Street services a number of rural properties to the east of the study area. It is an important road link to the wider northern road network from the eastern extent of Helena Valley, but is currently not connected to the southern side of the river. If connected it would provide a useful dual-use path crossing to the Helena Valley Primary School and surrounding area. It could also cater for emergency vehicle access and serve as an alternative to Ridge Hill Road for the eastern parts of Helena Valley during fire fighting. It is noted, however, that engineering, environmental and heritage constraints are critical considerations for any such proposal, and that without the stimulus/incentive of more intensive development in the area (not recommended by this study), the business case for such a proposal may be limited.

Helena Valley Road to Midland Road

Establish a new road connection between Helena Valley Road and Midland Road in proximity to new residential development within the Bushmead site west of Kadina Brook. The establishment of this relatively short link would ensure better connectivity between new urban residential planned development and better link Helena Valley to Midland Road.

4.6 Precinct specific commentary

4.6.1 Precinct 1 – Kadina Brook

Description: The Kadina Brook precinct comprises the western ‘gateway’ to Helena Valley on Helena Valley Road. The precinct is bounded the Roe Highway to the west, the Helena River to the north, established residential development and the Kadina Brook to the east, and the former Bushmead Rifle Range reservation to the south.

Key Elements: Precinct 1 is a key development investigation area for Helena Valley encompassing both service commercial/light industrial and residential investigation areas as well as smaller areas of approved undeveloped residential development.

Key Considerations:

The retention of bushland vistas along Helena Valley Road, extending the established reserved land along the roadway in a westerly direction.

The appropriate mix of commercial uses, having regard to locality and accessibility and high standard of development required for a gateway precinct in proximity to residential development.

Residential investigation areas to be assessed against criteria including, but not limited to: . Helena River, Kadina Brook and wetland interface, including buffers to defined conservation, resource enhancement and multiple use wetland areas; . Recognition of ANEF 20-25 contour residential land use development requirements/restrictions, and interface to potential commercial land use within the ANEF 25-30 contour; and . Opportunities for medium density and/or aged accommodation in appropriate locations, having regard to the precinct’s accessibility and higher surrounding amenity. . Bushfire planning considerations in locations adjacent to heavily vegetated areas. . The conservation and enhancement of natural assets of the Helena River and Kadina Brook environs. . Potential accommodation of an active recreation site in proximity to Broz Park. . Accessibility from the precinct to the northeast across the Helena River via pedestrian/cyclist link, and to

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the south linking planned new urban residential development on the former Hazelmere Rifle Range. . Future Main Roads WA planning for Roe Highway and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass interchange, including any additional land requirements east of Roe Highway.

Studies/Investigations Required to Support Further Rezonings and/or Subdivision . Hydrological studies and water management strategies to confirm appropriateness of stormwater management proposals and interface with identified wetlands and other surface/ground water features; . Flora and/or fauna studies and recommended management strategies where appropriate, particularly where land is identified as a Conservation Priority Area or Regional Ecological Linkage under the draft Local Planning Strategy. . Acid sulfate soils investigations in identified Class 1 and 2 risk areas; . Aboriginal heritage studies to confirm presence of sites and any requirements for clearances; . Civil engineering investigations to confirm site servicing capacity; . Transport assessment reports to confirm adequacy of local road network design and capacity, intersection treatments and interface with Helena Valley Road; . Acoustic studies and/or management measures required for proposed sensitive land use within the ANEF 20-25 noise contour; . Fire Management Strategies/Plans for land identified as having Moderate or Extreme bushfire hazard level; and . For proposals seeking to facilitate non-residential development within the ANEF 25 contour (identified on the Land Use Plan as ‘Commercial Investigation’), sufficient information/justification for the type and amount of land use proposed.

4.6.2 Precinct 2 – Helena Valley Road West

Description: Helena Valley Road West encompasses the existing residential area previously described as Residential Cell 1, together with the immediately adjoining Parks and Recreation reserved land adjoining the Helena River to the north.

Key Elements: Precinct 2 is an established residential area within Helena Valley, encompassing both local open space and a local centre. The precinct also includes the Broz Park reserve.

Key Considerations:

The precinct is recognised as an established residential area and is not expected to generate any notable residential growth in dwelling or population numbers, aside from potentially some increased residential density around the existing local commercial centre site.

Studies/Investigations Required to Support Further Rezonings and/or Subdivision . N/A (no further urban expansion recommended within precinct)

4.6.3 Precinct 3 – Helena Valley Road Central

Description: Helena Valley Road Central encompasses the core area of land holdings north and south of Helena Valley Road, between the existing western residential areas and residential development adjacent to the Helena Valley Primary School.

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Key Elements: Precinct 3 is a key development and development investigation area. The Precinct incorporates both known/planned residential expansion areas, as well as land identified for residential investigation. In some cases the latter is already the subject of development planning or submissions for MRS rezoning.

Precinct 3 centres along Helena Valley Road, encompassing properties south of Helena Valley Road as well as those fronting the Helena River.

Key Considerations:

The retention of bushland vistas along Helena Valley Road, extending the established reserved land along the roadway in an easterly direction.

Residential investigation areas to be assessed against criteria including, but not limited to: . Helena River floodplain/flood fringe delineation and interface; . Topographical response to site contour constraints; . Opportunities for medium density and/or aged accommodation, having regard to the precinct’s accessibility and higher surrounding amenity particularly adjoining Helena River and near key activity centres; and . Bushfire planning considerations in locations within proximity to identified bushfire hazard areas, notably the old Bushmead Rifle Range site, Helena River environs, and existing/proposed Bush Forever areas; . Flora/fauna conservation considerations.

The conservation and enhancement of the natural assets of the Helena River and floodplain environs, including conservation of Bush Forever Area No.216 and any identified conservation priority areas.

Investigate opportunities to introduce / expand local commercial uses either on-site or at the intersection of Scott Street and Helena Valley Road, to complement the existing centre with a level of local convenience retail. Such expansion of the local centre could also be combined with higher density residential development and potential recreational/community infrastructure.

Accessibility to/from the precinct, including: . Along Helena Valley Road as new development potential may be identified and access locations planned; . Across the Helena River via a road link at Samson Street in conjunction with new development; and . Along the Helena River as further reservation and acquisition of foreshore environs occurs and the opportunity for a Helena River dual-use path route is established.

Studies/Investigations Required to Support Further Rezonings and/or Subdivision . Hydrological studies and water management strategies to confirm appropriateness of stormwater management proposals and interface with identified wetlands, Helena River and other surface/ground water features; . Flora and/or fauna studies and recommended management strategies where appropriate, particularly where land is identified as a Conservation Priority Area or Regional Ecological Linkage under the draft Local Planning Strategy. . Acid sulfate soils investigations in identified Class 1 and 2 risk areas; . Aboriginal heritage studies to confirm presence of sites and any requirements for clearances; . Civil engineering investigations to confirm site servicing capacity, including the extension of / connection

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to metropolitan sewerage networks; . Transport assessment reports to confirm adequacy of local road network design and capacity, intersection treatments and interface with Helena Valley Road; and . Fire management planning for land identified as having Moderate or Extreme bushfire hazard level.

4.6.4 Precinct 4 – Katharine Street / Clayton Road

Description: The Katharine St/Clayton Road Precinct comprises all land within the study area north of the Helena River. The precinct is bounded by Frederic Street, Scott Street, and the Helena River.

Key Elements: Precinct 4 comprises an established (mostly unsewered) residential area, rural residential properties along Katharine Street (to the west of the precinct backing onto the Helena River), and also land around the Clayton Road/Samson Street area identified for further residential investigation.

The precinct encompasses the two northern entry routes into Helena Valley being via Katharine Street to the northwest and Scott Street to the north. The only District Open Space in Helena Valley lies within the precinct at the intersection of Scott Street and Clayton Road.

Key Considerations:

The majority of Precinct 4 remains unsewered, with reticulated sewer provision limited to land fronting Frederic Street and Noel Street to the north. Opportunities for redevelopment of existing residential land and/or areas identified for residential investigation would be subject to the ability to provide reticulated sewer. This is a critical constraint for any further residential development in the area, and may deem such expansion activity to be a long term prospect at best.

The retention or relocation of the District Open Space site is recognised as a key consideration. The opportunity to provide a secondary facility to the southwest of Helena River and therefore service a wider catchment has been shown in Precinct 1. Similarly, an alternative location for the Scott Street facility is shown within this precinct but would require considerable further investigation and landowner consultation, along with associated infrastructure upgrades to facilitate improved connectivity south of the Helena River (e.g. new crossing at Samson Street).

Residential investigation areas to be assessed against criteria including, but not limited to: . Helena River and floodplain/flood fringe delineation and interface, and maximisation of opportunities to extend regional parks and recreation reserve linkages along both sides of the river; . Topographical response to site contour constraints; . Flora/fauna conservation considerations; . The feasibility of providing reticulated sewer; . Recognition of the Helena Valley Homestead as a site of Heritage significance; and . Opportunities for medium density and/or aged accommodation having regard to the precinct’s accessibility and higher surrounding amenity particularly adjoining Helena River.

The conservation and enhancement of natural assets including the Helena River and floodplain environs, Bush Forever Areas and any identified conservation priority areas.

Accessibility to/from the precinct across the Helena River via a potential pedestrian/cyclist link at Samson Street in the short term, or full road/bridge construction in the longer term.

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Retention of rural lifestyle properties backing onto the Helena River in the west of the precinct along Katharine Street, acknowledging the lack of further development potential given floodplain environs. Further subdivision and development of these properties may be achievable subject to the provision of reticulated sewerage, and/or the partial location of lots within the floodway/flood fringe area subject to the agreement of the Department of Water and provision of necessary riverpark reserves along the Helena River (to the agreement of the Swan River Trust / Department of Parks and Wildlife and Department of Planning).

Studies/Investigations Required to Support Urban Development . Hydrological studies and water management strategies to confirm appropriateness of stormwater management proposals and interface with identified wetlands, Helena River and other surface/ground water features; . Flora and/or fauna studies and recommended management strategies where appropriate, particularly where land is identified as a Conservation Priority Area or Regional Ecological Linkage under the draft Local Planning Strategy. . Acid sulfate soils investigations in identified Class 1 and 2 risk areas; . Aboriginal heritage studies to confirm presence of sites and any requirements for clearances; . Civil engineering investigations to confirm site servicing capacity, including the extension of / connection to metropolitan sewerage networks; . Transport assessment reports to confirm adequacy of local road network design, intersection treatments and interface with Clayton Road/Katharine Street; and . Fire Management Strategies/Plans for land identified as having Moderate or Extreme bushfire hazard level.

4.6.5 Precinct 5 – Helena Valley Road East

Description: The Helena Valley Road East precinct comprises all rural residential land to the western extent of the study area generally east of properties on Ridge Hill Road and east of Scott Street. The precinct also includes land north of the Helena River accessed via Clayton Road and Fyfe Street.

Key Elements: The Helena Valley Road East precinct is characterised by steeper sloping rural lifestyle properties and encompasses areas of significant bushland, together with several rural orchard properties around Fyfe Street to the northeast. The precinct offers a high degree of rural bushland amenity with its undulating topography and view corridors. The precinct abuts Beelu National Park. The upper extent of the Helena River dissects the precinct running east-west. Access to the precinct is via Scott Street from the north, or from the south via Ridge Hill Road. A smaller number of small holdings are accessed via Clayton Road and Fyfe Street.

Key Considerations:

No further intensification of land use is identified for Precinct 5, reflecting both the physical nature of the precinct, the important natural character of the landholdings, and the need to protect further fragmentation of the small rural holdings.

The conservation and enhancement of natural assets including the Helena River and floodplain/flood fringe environs, Bush Forever Area No.215 and identified Conservation Priority Areas.

Investigate potential construction of a river crossing at Fyfe Street to improve pedestrian/cyclist links to local services and the Helena Valley Primary School while assisting emergency access.

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Recognition of key fire management planning requirements, including permanent and emergency access, facilities management, development setbacks to bushland reserves and bush fuel management.

Studies/Investigations Required to Support Urban Development . N/A (no further urban expansion recommended within precinct)

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5.0 CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS

The Helena Valley presents a number of potential opportunities for future urban/residential development, over and above that currently identified by Directions 2031, the WAPC’s Urban Development Program and existing MRS Urban zones. In this regard, the area has the opportunity to play a significant role in meeting future housing requirements of the Shire, where other localities are much more limited in their growth potential by local environmental and servicing constraints.

Although a number of sites are currently in the process of being planned and/or developed for more intensive residential land uses, there remain a number of further opportunities for residential investigation, particularly in the central portions of the study area south of the Helena River. Considering this, conservative estimates suggest the Helena Valley could potentially accommodate a doubling of its residential accommodation which, combined with significant development proposals in neighbouring Bellevue and Bushmead, will lead to significant additional local/regional demand for employment, services and community facilities.

The existing topography, environmental features and servicing constraints of the area are limiting factors in addressing existing connectivity issues and improving access between existing/future residents and local services. However, a number of opportunities have been identified in this study for further investigation, which may help to increase local service provision and improve functional linkages between residential communities north and south of the Helena River (along with neighbouring areas of Bellevue and Bushmead).

The findings and recommendations of this study are intended to inform the development of an urban expansion strategy for the Helena Valley, which will set out publicly the Shire’s expectations for the area in terms of planning principles, zoning preferences and key connections, and provide a guide for future rezonings and/or structure planning for future development sites.

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APPENDIX 1

RPS Environment Environmental Advice Note

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LEGEND Boundary Cadastre Special Design Area

UFI 15440 Swan Floodway and Flood Fringe UFI 12524 UFI 14230 100 Yr ARI Flood fringe 100 Yr ARI Floodway Acid Sulfate Soil Risk Mapping (DEC, 25.01.2010)

ROE HWY ELM PL FREDERIC ST High to Moderate Risk

TIPUANA RISE Moderate to Low Risk FREDERIC ST DAVIS RDNOEL ST LAKESIDE DR KATHARINE ST Geomorphic Wetland Management Category (DEC, 2012)

UFI 12629 OUTLOOK CL UFI 12629 SCOTT ST Conservation Resource Enhancement GLYNDEN WAY UFI 15266 Multiple Use UFI 14427 MAPLE CR ORANA WY WILNA PL TUCKEROO PDE TUCKEROO GLENWAY 50m Buffer

SAMSON PL 30m Buffer

UFI 13630

GLENWOODAVE

RIVERDALE RD

Drummond GardensTORQUATA BLVD

SAMSON ST

HELENA VALLEY RD

THE CRESCENT

CLAYTON RD

RIDGE HILL RD ATOIFI GARDENS

FYFE ST UFI 15267

MAGUIRE RD

ADELAIDE CR VICTOR RD VICTOR

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4012 24646 3937 LEGEND Boundary 3987 3939 3988 Cadastre 3968 3980 3720 3969 Reserves 3964 4007 3770 3518 3974 3973 Contaminated Sites

ROE HWY 5(1)(g) Reserve 3967 3981 DEC Managed Areas (DEC 2011)

03836 Heritage Sites (Heritage Council of WA, 2012) Aboriginal Heritage Sites (DIA, 2012) 3982 Registered Aboriginal Heritage Site ELM PL FREDERIC ST 4337 Other Heritage Place 20-25 ANEI4336 CONTOUR TIPUANA RISE 3979 FREDERIC ST DAVIS RDNOEL ST LAKESIDE DR KATHARINE ST 3985 Airport Noise Contours 3966 OUTLOOK CL 25 - 30 ANEI 4385 3940 20 - 25 ANEI MAPLE CR 3971 GLYNDEN WAY 3972 SCOTT ST WILNA PL TUCKEROO PDE TUCKEROO 3978 GLENWAY Greenmount National Park 3984 National Park 3602 SAMSON PL 3938

4015 23300 3965 25-30 ANEI CONTOUR 23302 3662 23300 16110 3516 23301 RIVERDALE RD 3970 3986 GLENWOODAVE

TORQUATA BLVD 23300 03839 3515 3983 23300 SAMSON ST 3902

3983 3758 3517 3983 3904

HELENA VALLEY RD

3628

4014 THE CRESCENT 3903 3857 CLAYTON RD 3860 RIDGE HILL RD ATOIFI GARDENS

FYFE ST 3641

MAGUIRE RD 3859

4013 3411 3543 ADELAIDE CR

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Nature Reserve 3905 3410 3395 Beelu National Park Nature Reserve National Park

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Gooseberry Hill National Park 3878 National Park

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LEGEND Boundary Cadastre Guildford Complex Streams Heddle Vegetation Complexes (Heddle, Et. Al. - DEC, 1980) Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Bush Forever (DPI, 30.09.2009) Conservation Priority Areas

Southern River Complex Priority 1 Priority 2 Aotus cordifolia ! Conservation Significant Flora (Conservation Codes) Dwellingup Complex In Medium\To High Rainfall ! ROE HWY ELM PL FREDERIC ST Threatened Flora ! TIPUANA RISE Forrestfield Complex Priority 1 FREDERIC ST DAVIS RDNOEL ST LAKESIDE DR KATHARINE ST ! Priority 3

OUTLOOK CL SCOTT ST

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GLYNDEN WAY

MAPLE CR ORANA WY WILNA PL

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GLENWOODAVE RIVERDALE RD

Drummond GardensTORQUATA BLVD Darling Scarp Complex

Site: 481 SAMSON ST

Cook Complex

Swan Complex Murray And Bindoon Complex In Low To Medium Rainfall

THE CRESCENT

CLAYTON RD Acacia aphylla ! ATOIFI GARDENS Forrestfield Complex FYFE ST Acacia aphylla !! ! Site: 216 Acacia drummondii Site: 215 subsp. affinis

ADELAIDE CR ! ! Grevillea manglesii

subsp. dissectifolia RD VICTOR Site: 213

Site: 122

Helena Complex In Low To Medium\Rainfall

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This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the caveat at the end of the report.

Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.html

Report created: 31/07/12 14:13:14

Summary Details Matters of NES Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Extra Information Caveat Acknowledgements

This map may contain data which are ©Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010

Coordinates Buffer: 5.0Km

Summary

Matters of National Environment Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance - see http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.html

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Threatened Ecological Communities: 3 Threatened Species: 21 Migratory Species: 9 Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permit requirements and application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.

Commonwealth Lands: 3 Commonwealth Heritage Places: 1 Listed Marine Species: 6 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves: None

Extra Information

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have

Place on the RNE: 24 State and Territory Reserves: 8 Regional Forest Agreements: 1 Invasive Species: 18 Nationally Important Wetlands: None

Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Corymbia calophylla - Kingia australis woodlands Endangered Community known to on heavy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain occur within area Corymbia calophylla - Xanthorrhoea preissii Endangered Community known to For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence woodlands and shrublands of the Swan Coastal occur within area Plain Shrublands and Woodlands of the eastern Swan Endangered Community known to Coastal Plain occur within area Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence BIRDS Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo [67034] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black- Vulnerable Roosting known to occur Cockatoo [769] within area Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Short-billed Black- Endangered Breeding likely to occur Cockatoo [59523] within area Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl [934] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area MAMMALS Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area PLANTS Acacia aphylla Leafless Rock Wattle [13553] Vulnerable Species or species habitat known to occur within area Andersonia gracilis Slender Andersonia [14470] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Anthocercis gracilis Slender Tailflower [11103] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Calytrix breviseta subsp. breviseta Swamp Starflower [23879] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Centrolepis caespitosa [6393] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Chamelaucium sp. Gingin (N.G.Marchant 6) Gingin Wax [64649] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Conospermum undulatum Wavy-leaved Smokebush [24435] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Darwinia foetida Muchea Bell [83190] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Eucalyptus balanites Cadda Road Mallee, Cadda Mallee [24264] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Grevillea curviloba subsp. incurva Narrow curved-leaf Grevillea [64909] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Lepidosperma rostratum Beaked Lepidosperma [14152] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Thelymitra manginii K.Dixon & Batty ms. [67443] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Thelymitra stellata Star Sun-orchid [7060] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Shy Featherflower [24631] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Villarsia calthifolia Mountain Villarsia [10886] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl [934] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Commonwealth Lands [ Resource Information ] The Commonwealth area listed below may indicate the presence of Commonwealth land in this vicinity. Due to the unreliability of the data source, all proposals should be checked as to whether it impacts on a Commonwealth area, before making a definitive decision. Contact the State or Territory government land department for further information. Name Commonwealth Land - Defence - BUSHMEAD RIFLE RANGE Defence - BUSHMEAD TRAINING AREA

Commonwealth Heritage Places [ Resource Information ] Name State Status Natural Munday Swamp and Surrounding Bushland WA Indicative Place

Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information Places on the RNE [ Resource Information ] Note that not all Indigenous sites may be listed. Name State Status Natural Midgegooroo and Kalleep Munday Heritage Precincts WA Indicative Place Bushmead Rifle Range Area WA Registered Bushmead Rifle Range Commonwealth Area WA Registered Gooseberry Hill National Park WA Registered Greenmount National Park WA Registered John Forrest National Park WA Registered Kalamunda National Park WA Registered Munday Swamp Bushland WA Registered Munday Swamp and Surrounding Bushland WA Registered Talbot Road Natural Area WA Registered Historic Clayton Farm WA Indicative Place Geer / Lyons Memorial Fountain WA Indicative Place Name State Status Hugo Throssell Memorial WA Indicative Place Midland Junction Town Centre Conservation Area WA Indicative Place Midland Railway Workshops WA Indicative Place Water Supply Office (former) WA Indicative Place Blackboy Hill Commemorative Site WA Registered Katharines Place WA Registered Midland Courthouse (former) WA Registered Midland Junction School Buildings Group (former) WA Registered Midland Post Office WA Registered Midland Town Hall Complex WA Registered Western Australian Bank (former) WA Registered Westrail Railway Buildings WA Registered

State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ] Name State Beelu WA Gooseberry Hill WA Greenmount WA John Forrest WA Kalamunda WA Talbot Road WA Unnamed WA45106 WA Unnamed WA49079 WA

Regional Forest Agreements [ Resource Information ] Note that all areas with completed RFAs have been included. Name State South West WA RFA Western Australia

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, Name Status Type of Presence Mammals Capra hircus Goat [2] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Plants Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax, Species or species Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473] habitat likely to occur within area Brachiaria mutica Para Grass [5879] Species or species habitat may occur within area Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel-grass, Black Buffel-grass [20213] Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within area Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana Broom [67538] Species or species habitat may occur within area Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Species or species Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red habitat likely to occur Flowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White within area Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235] Species or species habitat may occur within area Olea europaea Olive, Common Olive [9160] Species or species habitat may occur within area Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding Species or species Pine [20780] habitat may occur within area Rubus fruticosus aggregate Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Species or species Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] habitat likely to occur within area Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Species or species Kariba Weed [13665] habitat likely to occur within area Tamarix aphylla Athel Pine, Athel Tree, Tamarisk, Athel Tamarisk, Species or species Athel Tamarix, Desert Tamarisk, Flowering habitat likely to occur Cypress, Salt Cedar [16018] within area

Coordinates -31.91826 116.03673

Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report. This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of International Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge. Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales -Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts -Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland -Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia -Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water -Birds Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -SA Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence -State Forests of NSW -Other groups and individuals

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.

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HERITAGE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

1. DATA BASE No. 3836 2. NAME Belle View (1887) FORMER NAME Helena Farm 3. LOCATION 1100 Katherine Street & cnr Wilkins Street, Bellevue 4. DESCRIPTION OF PLACE INCLUDED IN THIS ENTRY Lot 50 the subject of Plan 15997, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 2039 Folio 591. 5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Shire of Mundaring 6. OWNER Emlen Pty. Ltd. 7. HERITAGE LISTINGS • Register of Heritage Places: Interim Entry 03/06/1997 Permanent Entry 02/06/1998 • National Trust Classification: ------• Town Planning Scheme: ------• Municipal Inventory: Adopted 23/04/1997 • Register of the National Estate: ------

8. CONSERVATION ORDER ------9. HERITAGE AGREEMENT ------

10. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Belle View,asingle-storey, brick and iron, Victorian Regency style residence, together with stables and former barn, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a demonstration of the Victorian Regency architecture, lifestyle and use of a mid to late 19th Century farm and residence; is comparatively rare and retains a high degree of authenticity and integrity; the place is rare in particular for its location, which still retains its context in a rural setting within the metropolitan area, despite the adjacent impact of urbanisation;

Register of Heritage Places - Permanent Entry Belle View 1 02/06/1998 the stables are a rare, surviving example of farming techniques and rural architecture of the period, and have the potential to add to the knowledge of transport, farming and husbandry practices no longer used; the place has strong associations with Edward Robinson, pastoralist, farmer, politician and developer who was part of the socially influential group known as the 'Nor'Westers'; the Victorian Regency house is a significant, representative example of a substantial residence built by an influential Western Australian who acquired prosperity prior to the gold rush period; the place has associations with Governor Stirling's Woodbridge land grant, later purchased by Henry Brockman; and is the last of several original large rural land holdings left in the district, eg. Woodbridge, Water Hall and Bushmead; and, the place has given its name to the suburb of Bellevue which is an example of an early planned suburb compared to the adjacent town of Midland which just grew around 'The Junction' without any proper planning.

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REGISTER OF HERITAGE PLACES Permanent Entry

1. DATA BASE No. 03839 2. NAME Clayton Farm (c.1850s; 1861; 1971) 3. LOCATION Clayton Road, Helena Valley 4. DESCRIPTION OF PLACE INCLUDED IN THIS ENTRY Portion of Lot 27 on Plan 4508 being the part of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume: 162 Folio: 90A as is defined in Heritage Council of Western Australia Survey Drawing No: 3839 as amended and prepared by Warren King & Company and Midland Survey Services and dated 6 November 2007. 5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Shire of Mundaring 6. OWNER David Innes Dick, David Anthony Dick, Dorothy Nadine Dick & Graeme Innes Dick 7. HERITAGE LISTINGS • Register of Heritage Places: Permanent Entry 14/03/2008 • National Trust Classification: Classified 02/08/1971 • Town Planning Scheme: ------• Municipal Inventory: Adopted 22/04/1997 • Register of the National Estate: ------

8. CONSERVATION ORDER ------9. HERITAGE AGREEMENT ------

10. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Clayton Farm, which consists of a two storey brick and iron residence in the Victorian Georgian style (1861), a single storey brick and iron cottage in vernacular style (c.1850s), and a brick lined well, in a rural setting relating to the Helena River, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is the oldest remaining farmhouse on the Helena River, and retains a high degree of integrity and authenticity; the place is an excellent example of a Victorian Georgian style homestead which has retained its rural setting; the place is a rare, intact example of a two-storey colonial homestead that was built on a portion of a land grant made in the first three years of 1 Register of Heritage Places – Permanent Entry Clayton Farm 14 March 2008 colonial settlement, as part of the system of land grants involving narrow land parcels with river frontage; the place is an important historical marker of a site of early colonial agricultural activity which became the basis for the development of Western Australia's agricultural industry; the place was built by Richard and Mary Smith who were amongst the earliest colonists to arrive in Western Australia, arriving in 1829, and is held in high esteem by their descendants; and, the place has the potential to contain archaeological deposits which would provide additional information about early colonial life. The horse shelters on the south west side of the brick residence, the garage to the rear of the brick residence, the asbestos cement house to the north east of the brick residence and the corrugated iron stables and sheds to the east of the brick residence are considered to have low significance. The in-ground swimming pool is considered to be intrusive. The sun-room, while having low significance, has been successfully incorporated into the house and is not considered to be intrusive.

2 Register of Heritage Places – Permanent Entry Clayton Farm 14 March 2008 Helena Valley Land Use Study October 2013

APPENDIX 2

RPS Economics Highest and Best Use Advice Note

PR112870-1; DraftB, October 2013 Page 3

Our Ref: PR112870-1 Date: 24 September 2013

Mr Scott Vincent Senior Planner RPS Australia Asia Pacific PO Box 465 SUBIACO WA 6904

Via: [email protected]

Dear Scott

RE: RESPONSE – HELENA VALLEY APPROPRIATE LAND USE ASSESSMENT

Thank you for the meeting on Thursday 5th September 2013 to discuss the most appropriate non- residential land use for the land in Helena Valley located within the Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) 25 Contour. As requested, I have undertaken a high level, highest and best land use assessment to understand the most appropriate and productive non-residential land use for the site (“subject site”).

This letter of advice has been undertaken given our expertise and understanding of a range of land uses throughout Perth including residential, retail, business park and industrial, and the respective economic drivers of these uses. The assessment has broadly explored population growth, broad land use drivers, and access to the freight network. The letter concludes with a recommended highest and best land use for the site.

Surrounding Population Growth

One of the key driving factors for additional land use demand in an area comes as a result of increased population. Increased population in an area leads to increased residential demand, as well as demand for more retail services, office precincts and industrial lands to service this population.

RPS has estimated the population growth in and around Helena Valley based on land availability and likely land budgets to calculate the population at capacity. As at the 2011 census, the population of Helena Valley was 3,017, with urban residential growth of the precinct likely to increase its population capacity to some 6,000 people – effectively doubling the population. On top of this strong population growth in Helena Valley, an additional 900 residents to the north of the subject site in Bellevue, and another 1,500 residents in Bushmead to the south are anticipated as a result of planned major development projects.

While the ultimate timing and sequencing of this population growth is uncertain, the development potential in the area across a range of estates will likely see population growth rates in the area well above the Perth metropolitan average.

Letter of Advice

Anticipated Highest and Best Land Use

The table below explores a number of land uses and the subject site’s ability to cater for key driving attributes of these land uses. This table therefore presents the likely highest and best use for the site.

Light Industrial / Retail / Bulky Land use attribute Business Park Service Heavy Industrial Goods Commercial

Surrounding  Growing Truncated  Growing local  Strong regional residential ? population with catchment area population catchment catchment buffer

 Direct access is  Indirect access  Indirect access Accessibility Visible but of key ? to key freight to key freight benefits indirect access importance network network

? Lack of  Close proximity Appropriate for  Residential and  Residential and catchment / to growing adjoining land mix industrial mix industrial mix beneficial uses population

Employment  Increases local  Increases local  Increases local ? Low job activity employment employment employment density

Low amenity Needs higher Sufficient Sufficient Amenity  ?   location amenity amenity amenity

Sufficient land  Need larger land  Yes  Yes  Yes availability mass

Estimated market ? Viability ? Viability  Likely viable  Likely viable viability questioned questioned

Totals 2 4 7 4

The table above shows a strong leaning towards light industrial / service commercial land uses as the most appropriate use for the subject site. In fact, light industrial / service commercial uses are appropriate across all seven attributes explored by RPS. Such land use at the site is considered appropriate in terms of the surrounding residential catchment; the accessibility to the site; the context of the adjourning land mixes; creating diversity of employment activity in the region; appropriate for the amenity of the location; has sufficient land availability; and is believed to be a viable use for the site.

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RPS has now explored some of the wider regional and locational economic drivers for light industrial in more detail below, to ensure the use is appropriate for the subject site.

Major Regional Economic Drivers

Local economic development is increasingly influenced and guided by national and global macro- economic trends. The globalisation of international trade, travel, telecommunications and finance has underpinned the integration of local economies with national, regional and international markets. This has undermined the historical nation-based economic trade with cities and regions increasingly trading with one another as drivers of global economic growth. RPS has identified a range of national and global economic drivers relevant to the future development of non- residential, employment-generating land uses at the subject site. These drivers, along with a brief description and a qualitative assessment of their relevance to the subject site are as follows:

. Regional population growth – as discussed earlier in this letter, the population growth surrounding the subject site, both in Helena Valley, and in the Perth’s north east. This is one of Western Australia’s fastest growing regions and will provide a large labour force catchment and will support local commercial and business activity. According to the official population growth projections, the Perth Metropolitan region is expected to increase in population by over 33,000 per annum for the next decade. . Increased freight demand – an effective and efficient transport network will assist in moving goods and managing congestion as well as give workers access to employment. This will also drive growth in demand for industrial land uses along the key transport networks. The subject site is strategically located near Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway Bypass with access to local, regional and national freight routes. . Industrial land fragmentation – regions will undergo natural evolution over time. The area surrounding the site includes a relatively high level of heavy industrial land which is well serviced by the transport network. Over time, and as lot availability becomes less available (particularly to the east of Roe Highway), more intensive higher order industrial land uses are demanded and price points lead to more fragmented land. . Other external economic drivers – there are a number of other drivers which are driving the need for industrial land uses such as the growth of online retail leading to increased need for distribution warehousing. Long run exchange rate changes also can impact on the type of tenants who demand industrial land uses. Higher exchange rates lead to more import related tenants (e.g. WA based online retailers), while lower long term rates can bolster export exposed tenants (e.g. mining related).

Locational Economic Drivers

. Key Transport Network - the subject site is located in close proximity to key transport corridors in the Perth Metropolitan region. The site does not have direct ingress and egress from Roe Highway, however, it is estimated that travel times to Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Roe Highway take 2 minutes and 3 minutes respectively. This network then has strong linkages to the Great Eastern Highway, and other freight networks to the south such as Tonkin Highway. This access to key freight and arterial networks is a critical economic driver for industrial land uses, particularly heavy industrial, which has flow on economic benefits for light and service industrial uses. . Proximity to materials and commercial land uses – the subject site is appropriately located

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in close proximity to a range of land uses which make it suitable for light/service industrial uses. This includes heavy industrial (to service logistical and materials needs), residential (to provide local employment) and retail/commercial to the north in Midland (transport/warehousing needs). . Proximity to employment sources – while the subject site is within the Mundaring municipality, it is located adjacent to the Swan municipality and the fast growing centre of Midland. This area is expected to have very strong population and economic growth over the coming decade. The growth in population nearby (as discussed earlier), along with the strong regional population growth, will assist in supporting employment uses at the site. . Buffers between industrial and residential – one of the major drawbacks for heavy industrial at the site is the proximity to residential and future residential land uses. Light industrial land uses are more appropriate as a buffer between the busy Roe Highway and residential land uses and has less impacts on the amenity for nearby residential. . Current and/or future co-location to similar land uses – it is understood that land further south of the subject site along Midland Road may also support light industrial land uses in the future. Rather than adversely impacting the development of the subject site, the critical mass of light/service industrial uses are likely to increase the overall viability of these uses in the area due to the resulting co-location benefits.

Other Land Uses

RPS has explored the regional and local economic drivers in the context of light industrial / service commercial land uses above. The same drivers have been examined briefly below in terms of the remaining three potential land uses for the subject site (retail/bulky goods, business park and heavy industrial).

. Retail/bulky goods land uses will benefit greatly from the surrounding and regional population growth, however, delivery of these land uses will largely be directed into specified activity centres in the region – particularly within the Midland Centre. Local economic drivers are strong, however, the co-location of surrounding land uses, catchment constraints and lack of direct highway/regional road frontage reduce the potential for the site in terms of its retail and bulky goods potential. . Business parks are typically delivered in or nearby strategic centre locations and in that respect the location is relatively well suited to business park uses, however, competitive business parks closer to Midland would likely be more viable and have better accessibility to services (co-located uses) and be more accessible by road and rail. Demand for business parks are driven by regional economic growth and surrounding residential growth will have a lower bearing on the demand for the land use. . Heavy industrial land uses have similar drivers to light industrial uses, however are driven more heavily by regional demand drivers. While there is strong evidence that the regional economic drivers will lead to demand for heavy industrial uses including through strong population growth and increased freight demand, the subject land does not appear to be the most appropriate location for such uses due to nearby residential catchment and relatively small land availability.

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Conclusions

Thank you again for the opportunity to provide this letter advising on the highest and best land use for the subject site land at Helena Valley. As noted, RPS Economics has found that the most appropriate land use at the site would be for light industrial / service commercial uses.

This conclusion has been based on a high level attributes study, however, it should be noted that this has been done in the absence of a full market gap assessment which would investigate the current supply and demand balance of a range of land uses. While a full market gap assessment would be helpful, it is not essential for understanding the most appropriate use of this land and RPS believes that the above advice is sufficient to demonstrate that light/service industrial is likely the best use for the site.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0410 412 493.

Yours sincerely

Michael Prosser Senior Economist RPS

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Attachment 5

Report 10.2

41 Pages

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C188. AUGUST.2016 Traffic and Land Use Study

Helena Valley CEP02375 CEP02375

Prepared for Shire of Mundaring

August 2015 Traffic and Land Use Study Helena Valley

Document Information

Prepared for Shire of Mundaring Project Name Helena Valley File Reference CEP02375-TR-R001-A-Helena Valley Traffic Study-Final DJ-JM.docx Job Reference CEP02375 Date August 2015

Contact Information

Cardno (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 77 009 119 000

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Telephone: 08 9273 3888 Facsimile: 08 9388 3831 International: +61 8 9273 3888 [email protected] www.cardno.com.au

Document Control

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background and Development Proposals 1 1.2 Structure of Report 1 2 Site Visit and Data Collection 2 2.1 Meeting and Site Visit 2 2.2 Traffic Data 3 2.3 Other Data 3 3 Existing Operations 4 3.1 Crash Data 4 4 Traffic Network Model 11 4.1 Modelling Process 11 4.2 Modelling Results 13 5 SIDRA Assessments 16 5.1 SIDRA Results 16 6 Recommended Improvements 18 7 Summary and Conclusions 1

Tables

Table 1-1 Proposed Residential Developments, Helena Valley (source: the RPS report, Table 12) 1 Table 1-2 Proposed Retail/Commercial Developments, Helena Valley 1 Table 3-1 Bushmead Road / Military Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 4 Table 3-2 Bushmead Road / Stirling Crescent intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 4 Table 3-3 Clayton Street/ Military Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 5 Table 3-4 Clayton Street/ Irwin Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 5 Table 3-5 Helena Valley Road/ Lakeside Drive intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 6 Table 3-6 Helena Valley Road/ Midland Road, Bushmead Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 6 Table 3-7 Helena Valley Road/ Scott Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 6 Table 3-8 Helena Valley Road/ Torquata Boulevard intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 7 Table 3-9 Roe Highway/ Great Eastern Highway Bypass intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 7 Table 3-10 Scott Street/ Fredric Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 8 Table 3-11 Scott Street/ Great Eastern Highway intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 8 Table 3-12 Scott Street / Jinda Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 9 Table 3-13 Scott Street/Clayton Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 9 Table 3-14 Stirling Crescent/ Great Eastern Highway Bypass intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013 10

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Table 3-15 Darlington Road / Great Eastern Highway intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2014 10 Table 4-1 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2016 13 Table 4-2 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2021 14 Table 4-3 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2031 15 Table 5-1 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2016 16 Table 5-2 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2021 16 Table 5-3 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2031 16 Table 5-4 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2016 16 Table 5-5 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2021 17 Table 5-6 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2031 17 Table 6-1 Recommended Transport Improvements 18

Figures

Figure 1-1 Study Area (source: RPS Report) 1 Figure 6-1 Simple Concept Sketch of Recommended Intersection Improvement: Scott Street / GEH 1

Appendices

Appendix A Traffic Counts Appendix B SIDRA Results

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1 Introduction

Cardno have been commissioned by the Shire of Mundaring (“the Shire”) to undertake a Land Use Traffic Study, in order to understand the implications, in traffic and transport-planning terms, of the impacts of continued population growth in Helena Valley.

1.1 Background and Development Proposals The need for this study has arisen from proposed population expansion in the Helena Valley area. This has been assessed in terms of various planning issues by RPS Australia East Pty Ltd (“RPS”) in their report “Helena Valley Land Use Study”, prepared for the Shire of Mundaring in October 2013 (“the RPS report”). This Land Use Traffic Study, however, focusses specifically on the required transport infrastructure to accommodate the growth identified in the RPS report. The study area for the Land Use Traffic Study is the same as for the RPS report and is illustrated in Figure 1.1 below.

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Figure 1-1 Study Area (source: RPS Report)

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The projected ultimate number of dwellings in the study area is up to 2,470, to accommodate a population of up to 6,157, according to the RPS report. The proposed developments are summarised in Tables 1.1 and 1.2 below:

Table 1-1 Proposed Residential Developments, Helena Valley (source: the RPS report, Table 12) Precinct Land Classification Dwellings Existing residential 0 Residential expansion 109 1 Residential investigation 195 Total 304 Existing residential 580 Residential expansion 0 2 Residential investigation 0 Total 580 Existing residential 58 Residential expansion 460 3 Residential investigation 620 Total 1,138 Existing residential 260 Residential expansion 0 4 Residential investigation 188 Total 448 Existing residential 0 Residential expansion 0 5 Residential investigation 0 Total 0

Table 1-2 Proposed Retail/Commercial Developments, Helena Valley Precinct Land Classification Gross Floor Area (m2) Commercial - assumed to be service commercial (services 53,227 1 to the trades) Bulky Retail 53,227

Source: discussion with Shire of Mundaring; Site Area of Precinct 1 taken from Figure 18 of the RPS report; floor space ratio of 50% agreed with Shire; split between service commercial and bulky retail agreed with Shire)

1.2 Structure of Report This report is set out as follows: > Section 2 details the findings of the site visit and data collection > Section 3 covers existing transport operations, including traffic accident data > Section 4 details the Traffic Network Model which is used to determine future traffic volumes > Section 5 details the SIDRA modelling assessments of critical intersections > Section 6 details recommended improvements > Section 7 contains a summary and conclusions of the study

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2 Site Visit and Data Collection

2.1 Meeting and Site Visit A site visit was undertaken on 5 February 2015 to understand the current road network in the study area and the connections to external roads. This was followed by a meeting with representatives of the Shire to discuss the crucial issues to be addressed. The key points raised were as follows: > There is limited access from the study area to Roe Highway: currently, Roe Highway can be accessed via the Great Eastern Highway or Midland Road to Kalamunda Road, as well as limited movements at the Clayton Street / Roe Highway intersection. > GEH Bypass / Roe Highway intersection: the type of intersection is being reviewed by Main Roads WA (MRWA). MRWA anticipate that it will be a standard trumpet-type interchange with no connection to local roads to the east. > Roe Highway / GEH intersection is already at capacity. > Off or on-ramps between Helena Valley Road and Roe Highway should be considered. > East-west links need more capacity; consider possibility of upgrading Helena Valley Road to dual carriageway. > The Department of Planning is reviewing a re-alignment of the freight rail line to deviate southwards. This will have implications for the Bushmead Road/Helena Valley Road flyover bridge, which may need to be raised to allow high-wide loads under it on Roe Highway. Currently, high-wide loads need to divert onto Military road – Midland Road, rather than use Roe Highway. Raising of the bridge will probably have land requirements implications next to Helena Valley Road. > Gateway WA project may have implications for the Helena Valley Study, e.g. if Gateway WA includes cycle lane proposals, consider if these could be linked to cycle lanes in the Helena Valley study area. > Lack of north-south connections within the study area is an issue. > Samson Street extension across the river to link Clayton Road with Helena Valley Road was discussed. It is considered unlikely due to its proximity to the Scott Street river crossing; however it is still worth investigating. Furthermore, if a road link remains unfeasible, consideration should be given to a pedestrian/cycle link. > The Scott Street timber bridge may be prone to bushfires. > Scott Street is the only road crossing the Helena River, which presents challenges for daily movement and also emergency management. > Suggestion of pedestrian/cycle link along the southern boundary of the study area. > Suggestion of a road also along the southern boundary of the study area, between Ridge Hill Road and Midland Road – this would relieve pressure on Helena Valley Road and also create a bushfire break. > Scott Street / Great Eastern Highway (GEH): this is a hazardous intersection, e.g. the right turn from Scott Street onto GEH requires crossing 4 or 5 lanes of traffic onto a busy road. Signals may provide the solution here. GEH is a busy road partly because it is the only way north for many trips from the study area; and also because of the lack of an alternative distributor road. > Suggestion of raising hierarchy of Katherine Street, which is currently a “Distributor B” in the MRWA Hierarchy. This would require road modification. > Scott Street / Clayton Street intersection is hazardous due to visibility restriction. > Midland Station may be moved slightly further east, to the east of Helena Street (it is currently situated immediately west of Helena Street), although this project is not funded yet. > A proposal to use the freight rail line to extend passenger rail further east was looked at and considered unviable. > Public transport improvements are needed; very low frequency of buses at the moment. Public transport improvements could be simply improved bus frequency; improvements do not necessarily have to be ‘fancy’.

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2.2 Traffic Data Traffic data for this study have been obtained from the following sources: > Traffic counts undertaken by the Shire of Mundaring at various links within the study area – these counts are enclosed in Appendix A; > Cardno traffic counts – enclosed in Appendix A; > MRWA Short-term traffic counts; > MRWA Metropolitan Traffic Digest, 2008/09 to 2013/14; > MRWA Regional Operations Model (ROM) data for 2031 – used to determine rates of background traffic growth between the present and 2031, with interpolation used for interim years.

2.3 Other Data Other data sources for this Study comprise the following: > The RPS report provides various details, in particular details of the future development scenarios; > Crash data from MRWA for the 5-year period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013, for various intersections in the study area. This is discussed in more detail in Section 3 “Existing Operations”.

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3 Existing Operations

3.1 Crash Data Crash data within the study area has been extracted from the Main Roads WA Crash Analysis Reporting System (CARS). The available data from January 2009 to December 2013 has been assessed for the below locations. The data are then summarised in Tables 3.1 to 3.15, together with further descriptions in the following sections. It should be noted that this is an overview of crash patterns and trends; it is not a detailed safety study. As such, further assessment would be required before undertaking safety remedial work at any of the locations discussed in this report. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Bushmead Road / Military Road intersection is summarised in Table 3-1. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-1 Bushmead Road / Military Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement PDO PDO Total Breakdown by Fatal Hospital Medical Major Minor Movement Thru - Right 1 1 3% Right angle 2 4 1 7 19% Rear End 5 11 10 26 72% Hit object 1 1 3% Other 1 1 3% Total 2 6 17 11 36 -

In summary: > There is a record of 2 accidents requiring medical attention; > Rear-end crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 72% of crashes; these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn; > Right angle crashes were the second most common form of crash. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Bushmead Road / Stirling Crescent intersection is summarised in Table 3-2. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-2 Bushmead Road / Stirling Crescent intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 2 1 3 33% Rear End 1 1 4 6 67% Total 1 3 5 9 -

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In summary: > There is a record of 1 accident requiring medical attention; > From the total of 9 crashes happened at this intersection 6 were rear end crashes; rear end crashes at the roundabouts can be caused by either speeding before the roundabouts. The skid mark on the circulation lane and approaches to the roundabout, on the Nearmap images, suggest vehicles speeding while passing through the roundabout. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Clayton Street/ Military Road intersection is summarised in Table 3-3. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-3 Clayton Street/ Military Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 1 1 3 11% Right turn 4% 1 1 through Rear end 3 11 10 24 86% Total 4 13 11 28 -

In summary: > There is a record of 4 accidents requiring medical attention; > Rear end crashes were the most common form of crash , comprising 86% of crashes, these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn; > Right angle crashes were the second most common form of accident, comprising 11% of crashes. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Clayton Street/ Irwin Street intersection is summarised in Table 3-4. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-4 Clayton Street/ Irwin Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 1 50% Rear end 1 1 50% Total 1 1 2 -

In summary: > No fatalities or accidents requiring medical attention (either hospital or other medical treatment) were recorded; > Right angle crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 50% of crashes; > Rear end crashes were the second most common form of crash; these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Helena Valley Road/ Lakeside Drive intersection is summarised in Table 3-5. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

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Table 3-5 Helena Valley Road/ Lakeside Drive intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 1 100% Total 1 1 -

In summary: > There is a record of 1 right angle accident that required medical attention. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Helena Valley Road/ Midland Road, Bushmead Road intersection is summarised in Table 3-6. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-6 Helena Valley Road/ Midland Road, Bushmead Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 2 2 4 44% Right turn 22% 2 2 through Rear end 3 3 33% Total 7 2 9 -

In summary: > No fatalities or accidents requiring medical attention (either hospital or other medical treatment) were recorded; > Right angle crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 44% of crashes; > Rear end crashes were the second most common form of crash; these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Helena Valley Road/ Scott Street intersection is summarised in Table 3-7. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-7 Helena Valley Road/ Scott Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 2 2 40% Right turn 20% 1 1 through Rear end 1 1 20% Side Swap Same 20% 1 1 Direction Total 2 2 1 5 -

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In summary: > There is a record of 2 right angle accidents and both of them required medical attention. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Helena Valley Road/ Torquata Boulevard intersection is summarised in Table 3-8. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-8 Helena Valley Road/ Torquata Boulevard intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right turn 100% 1 1 through Total 1 1 -

In summary: > There is a record of 1 right turn through accident that also required medical attention.

Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Roe Highway/ Great Eastern Highway intersection is summarised in Table 3-9. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-9 Roe Highway/ Great Eastern Highway Bypass intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 6 7 6%

Right turn 4% 1 1 1 2 5 through

Rear end 4 16 53 23 96 78%

Side Swap 6% 1 6 7 Same Direction

Hit Object 2 2 4 3%

Non Collision 1 2 3 2%

Other 1 1 1%

Total 1 5 18 66 33 123 -

In summary: > There is a record of 1 fatality plus 23 accidents requiring medical attention; > Rear end crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 78% of crashes, these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn.

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Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Scott Street/ Fredric Street intersection is summarised in Table 3-10. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-10 Scott Street/ Fredric Street intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Thru Right 1 1 100%

Total 1 -

In summary: > No fatalities or accidents requiring medical attention (either hospital or other medical treatment) were recorded.

Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Scott Street/ Great Eastern Highway intersection is summarised in Table 3-11. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-11 Scott Street/ Great Eastern Highway intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 4 14 3 22 44%

Right turn 10% 1 1 2 1 5 through

Rear end 1 4 6 11 22 44%

Non Collision 1 1 2%

Total 3 9 22 16 50 -

In summary: > There is a record of 12 accidents requiring medical attention; > Right angle and rear end crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 88% of crashes.

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Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Scott Street/ Jinda Road intersection is summarised in Table 3-12. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-12 Scott Street / Jinda Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Thru Right 1 1 100% Total 1 -

In summary: > No fatalities or accidents requiring medical attention (either hospital or other medical treatment) were recorded. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Scott Street/ Clayton Road intersection is summarised in Table 3-13. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-13 Scott Street/Clayton Road intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 2 5 4 11 73% Rear end 2 1 3 20% Non collision 1 1 7% Total 2 8 5 15 -

In summary: > There is a record of 2 accidents requiring medical attention; > Right angle crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 73% of crashes.

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Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2013 for Stirling Crescent/ great Eastern Highway Bypass intersection is summarised in Table 3-14. The data were provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-14 Stirling Crescent/ Great Eastern Highway Bypass intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2013

Severity Percentage Movement Total Breakdown by PDO PDO Fatal Hospital Medical Movement Major Minor Right angle 1 4 2 1 8 10% Right turn 17% 3 2 6 2 13 through Rear end 1 6 25 15 47 60% Side Swap Same 5% 2 2 4 Direction Hit Object 3 1 4 5% No Collision 1 1 1% Other 1 1 1% Total 5 12 38 23 78 -

In summary: > There is a record of 17 accidents requiring medical attention; > Rear end crashes were the most common form of accident; these may have resulted from unexpected deceleration by vehicles slowing down to turn. Crash data for the five year period between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2014 for Darlington Road / Great Eastern Highway intersection is summarised in Table 3-15. The data was provided by Main Roads WA.

Table 3-15 Darlington Road / Great Eastern Highway intersection Crash Statistics, 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2014

Severity Percentage Movement PDO PDO Total Breakdown by Fatal Hospital Medical Major Minor Movement Thru - Right 1 1 9% Right angle 1 3 4 36% Rear End 1 5 6 55% Hit object Other Total 2 9 11 -

In summary: > There is a record of 2 accidents requiring medical attention; > Rear End crashes were the most common form of accident, comprising 55% of crashes; > Right angle crashes were the second most common form of crash; these may have resulted from poor visibility from Darlington Road entering into Great Eastern Highway.

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4 Traffic Network Model

A high-level traffic model has been developed using an Excel spreadsheet, in order to determine the changes in traffic volumes as a result of: > Development in the study area, as detailed in Section 1; > Background traffic growth, as determined from the MRWA’s ROM data; > The following proposed network changes (referred to in the model as “Scenarios”, with Scenario 1 being ‘no change’): - Scenario 2: Samson Street extension across river, to link Helena Valley Road to Katherine Street/Clayton Road; - Scenario 3: North-south link from Katherine Street to Helena Valley Road (partly using road reserve that joins Helena Valley Road just west of Midland Rd); - Scenario 4: Farrall Road extension from Great Eastern Highway (GEH) to Clayton Street; - Scenario 5: Implementation of Lloyd Street/Bushmead Road intersection; - Scenario 6: Scott Street / GEH intersection restricted to left-in, left-out; - Scenario 7: Roe Highway link to northern side of Helena Valley Road.

4.1 Modelling Process The full model, including details of data sources, assumptions and methodologies, has been supplied to the Shire separately as an Excel file, to enable Shire representatives to understand the modelling by viewing the links between data in the model. A brief outline summary of the modelling process is as follows: 1. Development traffic generation was determined from the NSW RTA “Guide to Traffic Generating Developments” Version 2.2, October 2002; and the ITE’s “Trip Generation”, 7th Edition 2003 2. Development traffic distribution was determined by ROM data. The model includes origin/destination zones: the internal zones are the development Precincts 1 to 5; while the external zones are determined by the directions of the primary routes and how these affect route choice within the study area. Thus the external zones are as follows: a. West: locations accessed by GEH By-pass, Bushmead Road, Clayton Street and GEH west of study area b. North-west: locations accessed by Roe Highway north of study area c. North: locations accessed by the local access roads between Scott Street and Farrall Road d. North-east: accessed by GEH to the east of Scott Street e. South: accessed by Ridge Hill Rd, Midland Rd and Roe Hwy to the south. 3. Directional traffic distribution was determined using these external zones around the study area, the proportions of which were determined by using ROM data to indicate the relative volumes of traffic travelling north, south, west etc. along the primary routes. 4. Furthermore, in assessing development traffic distribution, the following details were assumed: a. In the AM Peak Hour, residential outbound trips will be mostly commuting, so these were assumed to be mostly (but not all) to destinations outside the study area (to the external zones as mentioned above); residential inbound trips will be mostly retail deliveries and tradespeople, again the majority would be from outside the study area (the study area is mostly residential); b. Service commercial development in the westernmost part of Precinct 1: as this was initially expected to be services to the trades, the AM outbound movements would be nearly all to outside the study area, i.e. the external zones; AM inbound movements would be workers, distributed according to external zones (there would be some workers living in the internal zones of the study area too, but these movements are already be accounted for by the residential trips).

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c. The Precinct 1 service commercial development was later amended to 50% bulky retail; however, the assumptions on distribution were still considered to be reasonable as the bulky goods retail may have many similar characteristics to services to the trades. In particular, the customer catchment is likely to be a wide area as bulky goods retailers tend to be few and far between compared to, e.g. newsagents, grocery retailers etc. Therefore, it is likely that the majority of AM outbound movements would be deliveries outside the study area. Again, AM inbound movements would be workers, distributed according to external zones – see explanation above at 4b. 5. Assignment of development traffic was determined separately for each origin-destination pair, in order to give a relatively fine grain of analysis. For each O-D pair, the most logical route was determined and the traffic assigned accordingly to the links that comprise that route. For most O-D pairs, there is more than one logical route, in part due to different routes offering approximately the same distance and convenience; and in part because within an origin zone or a destination zone, some locations are better suited to different routes than others. 6. Assignment also accounts for the cumulative effect of traffic on some links. For example, trips from Kadina Brook (Precinct 1) to the external zone “North-East” are assumed to use the route via Helena Valley Road to Scott Street in Scenario 1 (no new road links or modifications). Approximately 10% of Precinct 1 would be likely to use the link “Helena Valley Road (Bushmead Rd), east of Military Rd”, a link which is bound to the east by Midland Road. The remaining 90% would initially access Helena Valley Road at its subsequent links to the east of Midland Road – these links would however carry 100% of traffic for the O-D pair “Precinct 1 – North-East”, as they would include the 10% from the westerly end of Precinct 1 as well. 7. Base traffic was determined from various sources including MRWA, the Shire and Cardno’s own traffic counts. 8. Future growth of base traffic was determined from ROM data provided by MRWA, where available. Where ROM data were not available, past growth was used as a proxy for future growth. In such cases, traffic growth was not applied to links that are unlikely to serve a strategic function as growth on these could be expected to be entirely due to development traffic. Some links experienced negative traffic growth in recent years; in these cases zero growth has been assumed for the subsequent years. 9. On some links, base traffic data were not available; in some such cases, these volumes were assumed to be equal to neighbouring links where such links are separated only by a local road. 10. AM Peak traffic was assumed to be 10% of daily traffic where hourly flows were not available. 11. The model includes comparison tables illustrating the base and development traffic volumes on the various links under each Scenario. 12. It should be noted that the ROM data from MRWA assumes the following changes (which are not expected to significantly affect our analysis in this study): a. 2011 to 2016: Great Eastern Highway / Roe Highway grade separation (i.e. as existing now). b. 2021 to 2031: i. Lloyd Street extension (from Clayton Street to GEH Bypass) ii. Roe Highway Widening (an extra lane each direction from Toodyay Road to Kwinana Freeway) iii. Roe Highway / GEH Bypass grade separation (diamond) iv. Roe Highway / Morrison Road grade separation (no connection).

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4.2 Modelling Results The full model can be viewed in Excel (supplied separately). However, some of the key results are discussed below. From discussions with the Shire, the key traffic volume-related issues are: · At what point, if any, will Helena Valley Road require widening? · Will there be a benefit to a left-in, left-out restriction at the Scott Street / GEH intersection? The latter point is covered in more detail in Section 5. The former point is discussed below. In the model, the “Scenario comparison with base” tab shows the predicted traffic volumes on the main links in the study area, for each Scenario and for each of the years 2016, 2021 and 2031. Using the assumption that the capacity of a road is defined by a minimum 2-second headway between cars – e.g. capacity of 3,600 cars per hour for a 2-lane road – the only modelled links that are expected to exceed their capacity are along Helena Valley Road. The Scenarios and years in which this excess occurs are summarised in Table 4.1 to 4.3 below. Link- scenario combinations in which capacity is exceeded are shown in bold and red.

Table 4-1 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2016

Link Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Helena Valley Road (Bushmead Rd), 3,366 3,366 3,289 3,366 3,366 3,812 4,260 east of Military Rd

Helena Valley Road between Midland Road N/A N/A 4,485 N/A N/A N/A N/A and north- south link from Katherine St

Helena Valley Road, west of 4,763 4,806 3,833 4,763 4,763 4,808 4,894 Torquata Boulevard

Helena Valley Road, east of 3,767 3,782 2,254 3,767 3,767 3,311 2,985 Torquata Boulevard

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Table 4-2 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2021

Link Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Helena Valley Road (Bushmead Rd), 3,690 3,690 3,613 3,690 3,690 4,136 4,584 east of Military Rd

Helena Valley Road between Midland Road N/A N/A 4,809 N/A N/A N/A N/A and north- south link from Katherine St

Helena Valley Road, west of 4,763 4,806 3,833 4,763 4,763 4,808 4,894 Torquata Boulevard

Helena Valley Road, east of 3,881 3,896 2,368 3,881 3,881 3,425 3,099 Torquata Boulevard

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Table 4-3 Volumes on Helena Valley Road (links where capacity is exceeded): AM Peak Hour, 2031

Link Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario Scenario 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Helena Valley Road (Bushmead Rd), 3,746 3,746 3,669 3,746 3,746 4,192 4,640 east of Military Rd

Helena Valley Road between Midland Road N/A N/A 4,865 N/A N/A N/A N/A and north- south link from Katherine St

Helena Valley Road, west of 4,763 4,806 3,833 4,763 4,763 4,808 4,894 Torquata Boulevard

Helena Valley Road, east of 3,725 3,740 2,212 3,725 3,725 3,269 2,943 Torquata Boulevard

The above results illustrate the following: · Scenarios 6 and 7 – Scott Street/GEH LILO and Roe Highway link to northern side of Helena Valley Road – will worsen conditions at the western end of Helena Valley Road, but improve them at the eastern end; · Scenario 3 – north-south link from Katherine Street to Helena Valley Road – relieves congestion at the eastern end of Helena Valley Road (east of Torquata Boulevard) in all 3 years; · By 2021, all of Helena Valley Road west of Scott Street will be over-capacity, except in Scenarios 3, 6 and 7 when the eastern link (east of Torquata Boulevard) will be within capacity (also the case for 2031).

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5 SIDRA Assessments

SIDRA capacity modelling of the GEH / Scott Street intersection has been undertaken to assess the impact of the proposed modification to left-in, left-out (LILO) configuration. This assessment included the amended traffic volumes as a result of the LILO configuration, as determined from the network model. Additional SIDRA modelling was considered unnecessary due to the results of the above models. This is discussed further below.

5.1 SIDRA Results Full SIDRA outputs are enclosed in Appendix B. SIDRA input files can be provided on request also. The results are summarised below in Tables 5.1 to 5.6. All results are for AM peak, base plus development traffic. For each arm, the worst-performing movement is shown.

Table 5-1 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2016 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 17.520 F 8,877 GEH east 0.474 A 18.8 GEH west 1.379 F 311

Table 5-2 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2021 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 17.578 F 8,899 GEH east 0.524 A 21 GEH west 1.530 F 311

Table 5-3 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, current configuration, 2031 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 19.075 F 9,687 GEH east 0.622 A 20 GEH west 1.540 F 311

Table 5-4 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2016 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 13.456 F 6,766 GEH east 0.453 A 0 GEH west 0.327 A 0

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Table 5-5 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2021 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 13.526 F 6,788 GEH east 0.507 A 0 GEH west 0.340 A 0

Table 5-6 SIDRA Results for GEH / Scott Street, left-in, left-out configuration, 2031 Approach DOS (volume/capacity) Level of Service 95th Percentile Queue Distance (m) Scott Street 15.035 F 7,580 GEH east 0.600 A 0 GEH west 0.365 A 0

The most significant effect of the LILO configuration shown by the above results is that GEH west arm is improved from F to A. However, in each case the movement experiencing LoS of F in the existing configuration is the right-turn movement; therefore this improvement is due to removal of this movement. In each of the existing configuration models, the through movement on GEH west experiences LoS of A, as in the LILO configuration. This demonstrates that the LILO proposal could be expected to simply shift the problem elsewhere. The demand for the right turn from GEH west would be reassigned elsewhere, potentially creating a worse problem at other intersections as the demand for the right-turn movement would be concentrated at a smaller number of intersections. While it could be considered that there may be a benefit due to shifting the right-turn from GEH to less congested intersections, where the negative impacts might be more tolerable, such a shift – if beneficial – could be expected to have happened already anyway. If, for example, it were easier to make the right turn into Stuart Street, then access Scott Street via Wangalla Road and Jinda Road, it is likely that drivers would already be making this switch without being coerced by a turning restriction. This is particularly the case here as Scott Street leads to a mostly residential area; therefore, nearly all drivers making the right turn would be very familiar with which intersections are congested and which are less so (if any), and ‘automatic’ reassignment would have occurred. The impact of the LILO proposal at GEH/Scott Street could therefore be summarised as: > Zero (or very little) improvement for Scott Street movements; > Negative impacts on other intersections.

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6 Recommended Improvements

In view of the analysis in this report, a series of improvements are recommended to accommodate the increases in travel demand as a result of the Helena Valley developments. These are summarised in Table 6.1 below. Table 6.1 also details the expected “triggers’ for requiring each improvement; while some of the improvements could be implemented as soon as is practicable, some may not be required until traffic volumes have reached a certain level. In these cases, Table 6.1 details the year by which background traffic growth plus development traffic is expected to exceed the threshold, from the three modelled years of 2016, 2021 and 2031 and/or if this is dependent on a road-modification Scenario (refer to Section 4 for definitions of all Scenarios). Note that it is not clear from the information provided in which year(s) the development proposals will be implemented, so they are assumed to be in place for all modelled years. Furthermore, background traffic growth on its own will not cause any of the links to exceed capacity; capacity excess will be caused by the combination of background growth and developments within the study area. It is assumed that the maximum capacity of a 2-lane road is 3,600 cars per hour; defined by a minimum 2- second headway between cars.

Table 6-1 Recommended Transport Improvements Improvement Measure Trigger for Requirement Issues Addressed Miscellaneous comments Widening of Helena Valley Traffic growth plus Link capacity Refer to Section 4.2 for Road to 4 lanes, from development by year 2021; more details Military Road to Midland or implementation of Road Scenarios 3, 6 or 7 Widening of Helena Valley Traffic growth plus Link capacity Refer to Section 4.2 for Road to 4 lanes, from development by year 2016 more details Midland Road to Torquata (any Scenario) Boulevard Widening of Helena Valley Traffic growth plus Link capacity Refer to Section 4.2 for Road to 4 lanes, from development by year 2016; more details Torquata Boulevard to Scott unless Scenarios 3, 6 or 7 Street are implemented Safety-improved No trigger needed; current Improved safety for the Scheme to be subject to intersection between GEH accident risk. right-turners; lessens area formal Road Safety Audit. and Scott Street – right turn of conflict. Narrowing of GEH may from Scott Street diverted cause localized congestion into underpass, which then – however, 2-way volumes merges into GEH in any scenario in 2031 are eastbound; GEH not expected to exceed westbound to be reduced to 4,355, which is only 21% one lane in vicinity of over theoretical capacity (2- intersection – see concept second headway). sketch in Figure 6.1 below While the impact would be felt upstream of the bottleneck point, it would still be relatively localized and not severe. Samson Street extension No trigger needed; current Current lack of north-south Modelled as Scenario 2 across the river to link hazard due to limited connections within the Clayton Road with Helena emergency vehicle access study area; particularly an Valley Road within study area issue for emergency access. North-south link from No trigger needed; current Current lack of north-south Modelled as Scenario 3 Katherine Street to Helena hazard due to limited connections within the Valley Road (partly using emergency vehicle access study area; particularly an road reserve that joins issue for emergency

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Helena Valley Road just within study area. access. west of Midland Rd) However, in terms of Also will relieve pressure on relieving traffic pressure on Helena Valley Road, east of eastern Helena Valley Torquata Boulevard Road, the trigger would be traffic growth plus development by year 2016 Visibility improvements on No trigger needed; current Safety Scott Street intersections accident risk Pedestrian/cycle link along Similar triggers as for Improved access by non- the southern boundary of widening of Helena Valley car modes; safety for the study area Road (see above); could pedestrians and cyclists. slow traffic growth Pedestrian/cycle link from Similar triggers as for Improved access by non- Samson Street across river widening of Helena Valley car modes; safety for to Helena Valley Road Road (see above); could pedestrians and cyclists. slow traffic growth Improved bus services Similar triggers as for Improved access by non- frequencies widening of Helena Valley car modes Road (see above); could slow traffic growth Reconstruction of Scott No trigger needed Potential congestion in the Street bridge – currently event that bridge is made of timber and so is destroyed and traffic prone to bushfires becomes more concentrated on other routes.

Also as this is currently the only road crossing Helena River, this presents challenges for daily movement and also movement in times of emergency

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Figure 6-1 Simple Concept Sketch of Recommended Intersection Improvement: Scott Street / GEH

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7 Summary and Conclusions

This Land Use Traffic Study examines the implications, in traffic and transport-planning terms, of the impacts of continued population growth in Helena Valley. It focusses specifically on the required transport infrastructure to accommodate the growth identified in the RPS Australia East Pty Ltd report “Helena Valley Land Use Study”, prepared for the Shire of Mundaring in October 2013. The study has comprised the following broad steps: · Site visit and background data collection; · Consultation with the Shire of Mundaring; · Creation of a high-level network traffic model to determine the changes in traffic volumes as a result of the identified developments in the study area and background traffic growth, as well as due to a series of potential road modifications identified by the Shire and/or Main Roads WA; · SIDRA intersection assessment to assess a proposed modification of the Scott Street / Great Eastern Highway intersection to left-in, left-out (LILO) configuration; the assessment suggests that this LILO proposal would probably not be an appropriate solution to the issues identified here. · A list of recommended improvements to the transport infrastructure of the study area, to address identified concerns. The recommended improvements and the ‘triggers’ that would create the need for them are detailed in Section 6 of this report. It is recommended that these be taken forward for more detailed consideration.

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APPENDIX A TRAFFIC COUNTS

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The Crescent

North

9 Helena Valley Road 8 7 11

10 12

1 6 4 2 5 3

Ridge Hill Road AM Period Movement Total vehicles over all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 movements Date: Tuesday 31 March 2015 Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Time Period

07:30 to 07:45 3 1 42 1 105 1 3 1 1

158

07:45 to 08:00 1 1 3 1 58 114 4 5 3 2

192

08:00 to 08:15 9 2 3 51 4 85 3 11 2 3

173

08:15 to 08:30 9 4 6 63 1 83 2 28 2 1 2 1

Peak 202 hour

08:30 to 08:45 1 36 3 2 65 90 3 55 1

256

08:45 to 09:00 29 4 4 85 2 63 1 7

195

09:00 to 09:15 12 1 1 2 52 54 1 2 1 2

128

09:15 to 09:30 5 47 2 30 1 4 1

90 Peak hour, 8 to 9am 1 0 83 0 13 0 15 0 0 0 264 7 321 9 101 0 2 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 826

TRAFFIC DATA DETAILS from Shire of Mundaring - HELENA VALLEY AREA

ROAD DATE LOCATION AWDT* AVE. SPEED BUS ROUTE

Clayton St. Outside house number 1350; 770 metres east of Scott St 1994 Clayton Rd 17/11/'14 combined 71.2 N 54m east of 2838 Coulston Rd 11/3/'11 Boya Crs combined 53.7 Y

Davis Road No Date Avail.

Frederic St No Date Avail.

Glynden Way No Date Avail.

600m west of Allamanda Gates r'about Helena Valley Rd 8/11/'08

Ridge Hill Rd No Date Avail. 70m south of 5423 Scott St 18/3/'11 G.E.H. combined 52.3 N

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APPENDIX B SIDRA RESULTS

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 60 0.0 1.006 271.7 LOS F 6.9 48.4 1.00 1.54 7.1 3 R 1051 0.0 17.520 29793.0 LOS F 1268.1 8876.5 1.00 8.89 0.1 Approach 1112 0.0 17.520 28190.2 LOS F 1268.1 8876.5 1.00 8.49 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 588 0.0 0.456 8.1 LOS A 2.7 18.8 0.27 0.57 48.3 5 T 1847 0.0 0.474 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 2436 0.0 0.474 2.0 NA 2.7 18.8 0.07 0.14 56.6

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1112 0.0 0.290 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 12 R 115 0.0 1.379 786.6 LOS F 44.4 310.7 1.00 3.75 2.7 Approach 1227 0.0 1.379 73.8 NA 44.4 310.7 0.09 0.35 19.8

All Vehicles 4775 0.0 17.520 6582.8 NA 1268.1 8876.5 0.29 2.14 0.3

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 61 0.0 1.019 267.7 LOS F 7.1 49.4 1.00 1.57 7.2 3 R 1055 0.0 17.578 29894.3 LOS F 1271.2 8898.5 1.00 9.04 0.1 Approach 1116 0.0 17.578 28271.4 LOS F 1271.2 8898.5 1.00 8.63 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 642 0.0 0.496 8.0 LOS A 3.0 21.3 0.24 0.56 48.5 5 T 2044 0.0 0.524 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 2686 0.0 0.524 1.9 NA 3.0 21.3 0.06 0.13 56.7

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1186 0.0 0.309 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 12 R 92 0.0 1.530 1077.9 LOS F 44.4 310.7 1.00 3.56 2.0 Approach 1278 0.0 1.530 77.4 NA 44.4 310.7 0.07 0.26 19.2

All Vehicles 5080 0.0 17.578 6230.1 NA 1271.2 8898.5 0.27 2.03 0.3

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 62 0.0 1.031 258.6 LOS F 7.1 49.6 1.00 1.61 7.4 3 R 1144 0.0 19.075 32585.6 LOS F 1383.8 9686.5 1.00 9.32 0.1 Approach 1206 0.0 19.075 30928.3 LOS F 1383.8 9686.5 1.00 8.93 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 625 0.0 0.483 8.0 LOS A 2.9 20.4 0.23 0.56 48.5 5 T 2425 0.0 0.622 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 3051 0.0 0.622 1.6 NA 2.9 20.4 0.05 0.12 57.2

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1281 0.0 0.333 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 12 R 92 0.0 1.540 1072.0 LOS F 44.4 310.7 1.00 3.76 2.0 Approach 1374 0.0 1.540 72.1 NA 44.4 310.7 0.07 0.25 20.1

All Vehicles 5631 0.0 19.075 6644.7 NA 1383.8 9686.5 0.26 2.04 0.3

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 807 0.0 13.456 22501.0 LOS F 966.6 6766.0 1.00 7.57 0.1 Approach 807 0.0 13.456 22501.0 LOS F 966.6 6766.0 1.00 7.57 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 668 0.0 0.360 7.6 X X X X 0.60 49.7 5 T 1767 0.0 0.453 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 2436 0.0 0.453 2.1 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.17 56.8

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1275 0.0 0.327 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 1275 0.0 0.327 0.0 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0

All Vehicles 4518 0.0 13.456 4022.1 NA 966.6 6766.0 0.18 1.44 0.5

X: Not applicable for Continuous movement.

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 812 0.0 13.526 22622.1 LOS F 969.6 6787.5 1.00 7.81 0.1 Approach 812 0.0 13.526 22622.1 LOS F 969.6 6787.5 1.00 7.81 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 711 0.0 0.383 7.6 X X X X 0.60 49.7 5 T 1976 0.0 0.507 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 2686 0.0 0.507 2.0 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.16 56.9

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1326 0.0 0.340 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 1326 0.0 0.340 0.0 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0

All Vehicles 4824 0.0 13.526 3806.9 NA 969.6 6787.5 0.17 1.40 0.6

X: Not applicable for Continuous movement.

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Movement Performance - Vehicles Demand Deg. Average Level of 95% Back of Queue Prop. Effective Average Mov ID Turn Flow HV Satn Delay Service Vehicles Distance Queued Stop Rate Speed veh/h % v/c sec veh m per veh km/h South: Scott Street 1 L 902 0.0 15.035 25331.3 LOS F 1082.8 7579.8 1.00 8.18 0.1 Approach 902 0.0 15.035 25331.3 LOS F 1082.8 7579.8 1.00 8.18 0.1

East: Great Eastern Highway 4 L 709 0.0 0.382 7.6 X X X X 0.60 49.7 5 T 2341 0.0 0.600 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 3051 0.0 0.600 1.8 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.14 57.2

West: Great Eastern Highway 11 T 1422 0.0 0.365 0.0 LOS A 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0 Approach 1422 0.0 0.365 0.0 NA 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 60.0

All Vehicles 5375 0.0 15.035 4252.7 NA 1082.8 7579.8 0.17 1.45 0.5

X: Not applicable for Continuous movement.

Level of Service (LOS) Method: Delay (HCM 2000). Vehicle movement LOS values are based on average delay per movement Minor Road Approach LOS values are based on average delay for all vehicle movements. NA: Intersection LOS and Major Road Approach LOS values are Not Applicable for two-way sign control since the average delay is not a good LOS measure due to zero delays associated with major road movements. SIDRA Standard Delay Model used.

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Attachment 6

Report 10.2

5 Pages

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C230. AUGUST.2016

Precinct Strategies

Precinct Strategy No. 1 Suggest not supporting rezoning for further subdivision potential under the Metropolitan Region Scheme or Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to protect rural amenity and avoid development on flood prone land. 2 Suggest investigating rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential R30 under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Samson Street and Katharine Street and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

R30 is the benchmark dwelling density for new urban development set by the state government. Medium density development better offsets infrastructure costs than lower density development and can provide a more suitable interface with land required as reserve around the Helena River foreshore.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development recognise existing agricultural uses of land, not result in undesirable fencing along Samson Street, integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development and limit direct vehicular access from properties onto Samson Street. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore. 3 Suggest investigation of rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential R40 under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Samson Street and Katharine Street and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

R40 lots are more suited to development on narrower parent lots than lower densities, provide for diversity in housing stock and allow the urban form to gradually transition between proposed R30 in the west to R60 in the east. Medium density lots are generally better able to fund infrastructure costs than lower densities and can provide a more suitable interface with land required as reserve around the Helena River foreshore and incentivise protection of heritage places (including their curtilage). Slightly higher than average densities approximately average the overall density within the Draft HVUES study area to R30 which is the benchmark density required for urban development.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should seek to protect views from public places over the Helena River (e.g. through view corridors and building design), retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access from houses onto Katharine Street and Samson Street, not result in undesirable fencing along Samson Street or Katharine Street, protect/emphasise heritage elements of Clayton Farm and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore.

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4 Suggest investigation of rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential R40 under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Helena Valley Road and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

R40 lots provide for a diverse housing stock and allow for densities to gradually transition from existing R30 to the west to proposed R60 to the east. Medium density lots are generally better able to fund infrastructure costs than lower density development and can provide a more suitable interface with land required as reserve around the Helena River foreshore. Slightly higher than average densities would approximately average the overall density within the Draft HVUES study area to R30 which is the benchmark density required for urban development.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should seek to design around existing mature trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access from houses onto Helena Valley Road, not result in undesirable fencing along Helena Valley Road and Samson Street and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore. 5 Suggest investigation of rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Special Use (Park Home Park) under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth for aged persons, connect services on Helena Valley Road and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

Extension of the existing Park Home Park is a logical ‘rounding off’ of the existing Park Home Parks and would provide for a diversity of dwelling types. Park Home Park design is well suited to protecting existing stands of trees. The amalgamation of all properties within the precinct is likely if rezoning is approved. This can be beneficial for future subdivision in that it provides a single parcel of land with a single owner rather than fragmented ownership and tenure boundaries. The development of and interface with heritage trails should be investigated as part of future rezoning and development.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning and development should seek to design around existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access from houses onto Helena Valley Road and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. 6 Suggest investigating rezoning of largely cleared portions to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential R60 under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, incentivise service extensions along Helena Valley Road to the Cedar Woods development at the former Bushmead Rifle Range in the City of Swan and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

Densities may also be suitable for providing an appropriate interface with the Bush Forever vegetation in the property’s eastern section which is

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bushfire prone. Locating medium/high density in a relatively cleared and unobtrusive location near to Midland town centre fulfils objectives to minimise impacts on amenity and provide for growth near to activity centres. The development of and interface with heritage trails should be investigated as part of future rezoning and development.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should respond to fire risk, seek to design around existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access from houses onto Helena Valley Road, not result in undesirable fencing along Helena Valley Road or distributor roads, include multiple dwelling provisions in Local Planning Scheme No. 4 and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development.

Ceding of a Parks and Recreation reservation into public ownership the vegetation identified as Bush Forever and the retention of a Rural Residential 2 zone for the balance should be anticipated. 7 Suggest investigating rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential R10 under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Helena Valley Road, provide for lifestyle diversity and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

R10 lots could provide for a diverse housing stock within the study area and may provide for a lot configuration which releases currently land- locked parcels. Larger lot sizes may also be suitable to address power easements and infrastructure transecting the subject properties and bushfire risk mitigation to/from the Bush Forever sites in the upland areas.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested that rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should respond to fire risk, seek to protect existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access from houses onto Helena Valley Road, not result in undesirable fencing along Helena Valley Road and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development.

Ceding of Parks and Recreation reservation for the vegetation identified as Bush Forever should be anticipated. 8 Suggest not supporting rezoning for further subdivision potential under the Metropolitan Region Scheme or Local Planning Scheme No. 4 so as to protect local amenity, protect significant vegetation and avoid locating the growing population in fire prone areas. 9 Suggest investigating rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Development under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Helena Valley Road, Katharine Street and Scott Street, provide for a variety of residential densities, commercial floor space and civic uses to link Boya Oval to the Scott Street shops and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

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Medium/higher density lots provide for lifestyle diversity, are generally better able to fund infrastructure costs than lower density development and can offset land ceded to reserve the Helena River foreshore within regional park. Medium/higher density development in lower lying areas can reduce visual prominence in the wider landscape and allow for a higher quality of urban design at the focal point of Helena Valley Road and Scott Street than otherwise provided by lower densities.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should ensure a high standard of urban design, plan around existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, limit direct vehicular access onto distributor roads, not result in undesirable fencing along distributor roads, investigate multiple dwelling provisions in Local Planning Scheme No. 4 and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning subdivision and development. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore. 10 Suggest not supporting rezoning for further residential subdivision potential under the Metropolitan Region Scheme to protect semi-rural amenity. However, investigate a Special Use zone under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 for the former CSIRO building for reuse as accommodation or similar and a higher Rural Residential zone for selected properties.

In addition to standard planning requirements, rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should respond to fire risk, seek to protect existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore and vegetation identified as Bush Forever. 11 Suggest investigating rezoning to Urban Deferred under the Metropolitan Region Scheme those properties currently zoned Rural and Development under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 those properties currently zoned Residential to accommodate population growth, connect services on Helena Valley Road, Scott Street and Ridge Hill Road, provide for a variety of residential densities, commercial floor space, civic uses, extension of educational facilities and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

Development in this precinct contains properties with established houses currently zoned Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential in Local Planning Scheme No. 4. Due to these factors, rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development require coordination between multiple landowners and possible upgrades to existing services. Due to this complexity, development is likely to follow rezoning and subdivision in the balance of the study area. It is therefore important for growth scenarios within this precinct to remain flexible in response to the various demands generated by surrounding growth e.g. retail, civic and educational needs.

It is suggested that rezoning and the lifting of the Urban Deferred zone of the land should not occur until such time as a comprehensive Precinct

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Plan has been prepared over this precinct area. The Precinct Plan should, in addition to standard planning requirements, respond to fire risk, seek to retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, provide for a high quality of urban design, investigate; infrastructure provision, staging of development, tenure, commercial, educational and civic demands in the allocation of land uses and floor space, seek to understand landowner aspirations and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. This may require a separate study to be undertaken by the Shire.

The rationale for this strategy is similar to the others - medium/higher density lots and dwellings are generally better able to fund infrastructure costs than lower density development and can offset land ceded to reserve the Helena River foreshore within regional park. Medium/higher density development in the lower lying areas of Helena Valley can reduce visual prominence in the wider landscape and encourages a higher quality of urban design at the focal point of Helena Valley Road and Scott Street. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore. 12 Suggest investigating rezoning to Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and subsequently Development zone under Local Planning Scheme No. 4 to accommodate population growth, connect services on Helena Valley Road, provide for a variety of; residential densities, commercial floor space, district recreation grounds and contribute towards district infrastructure costs.

It is desirable to locate commercial land uses at the western end of Helena Valley Road to provide a transition between the residential land uses to the east and industrial land uses to the west in Hazelmere and mitigate noise impacts from aircraft, traffic and railways and provide an attractive entry to Helena Valley, pursuant to the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy.

In addition to standard planning requirements, it is suggested that rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development should seek to design around existing trees, retain (as much as practicable) the natural topography, protect significant wetlands and riparian areas, seek to reflect the latest version of the ANEF in LPS4, cede land for the widening of Helena Valley Road and integrate with adjoining rezoning, structure planning, subdivision and development. Subdivision should also ensure Parks and Recreation reservation is ceded around the Helena River foreshore.

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Attachment 7

Report 10.2

1 Page

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C236. AUGUST.2016 TASK 1: What do you like about living in Helena Valley and what could be improved?

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC

OTHER

Attachment 8

Report 10.2

1 Page

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C238. AUGUST.2016 TASK 2: Property Aspirations

Attachment 9

Report 10.2

2 Pages

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C240. AUGUST.2016

PRECINCT 1 - Aspirations for Helena Valley

• Support bulky goods retail immediately east of Roe Highway; • District-level playing fields should try to reduce water use where possible; • Katharine Street invites dangerous driving – improvements should be made; • As population increases, the Scott Street/Helena Valley Road intersection will become more dangerous; • Like the small-scale and community aspects of shops; • Schools should be located in scenic surrounds/

PRECINCT 1 - Aspirations for properties

• Preservation of rural-lifestyle lot • Renovation, environmental protection and drainage management

PRECINCT 2 & 3 - Views on Helena Valley

1. A convenient location with a rural lifestyle (7/18) 2. Allow for subdivision to secure financial futures (3/18) 3. Provide housing options for the next generation (2/18) 4. Rates are high (2/18) 5. Support rural business (1/18) 6. Birdlife (1.5/18) 7. Allow for the keeping of stock (1/18) 8. Quietness (0.5/18)

Other views: maintain low crime rate, enjoy close proximity to Boya Oval, like things to remain as is, large properties, low noise and traffic, fox control a problem.

PRECINCT 2 & 3 - Aspirations for properties

• Continue to operate small business/cottage industry/hobby farm • Subdivision • Keep “as-is” PRECINCT 3 & 4 - Views on Helena Valley

1. Dedicated bike lane needed on Helena Valley Road / Ridge Hill Road with focus on safety (7/39) 2. Link onto Roe Highway needed (5/39) 3. Expand communication infrastructure (4/39) 4. More sporting facilities with focus on youth e.g. skate park (4/39) 5. More street lighting needed (3/39) 6. Self-sufficient lifestyle focussed on nature (3/39) 7. Privacy and quietness (2/39) 8. Being close to retail, education and medical facilities (2/39) 9. Limited subdivision (2/39) 10. Reserves protection (2/39) 11. Verge maintenance needed on Ridge Hill Road (2/39) 12. More public transport needed (1/39) 13. Watercourse protection needed (1/39) 14. Helena Valley/Scott Street intersection dangerous (1/39)

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Other views: enjoy interacting with neighbours, close to Midland/city/train station/airport, views, not having to pay higher rates if zones change, provide affordable housing, biodiversity and wildlife relocation and safety, fire risk, quietness, stopping bays needed for buses.

PRECINCT 3 & 4 - Aspirations for properties

• Conservative & large scale subdivision • Provision of recreation space • Develop shops • Develop over 55s units

PRECINCT 5 - Views on Helena Valley

1. Subdivisions in balance of Helena Valley should provide necessary infrastructure and services (10/45) 2. Rural lifestyle close to amenities (8/45) 3. Dangerous Clayton Road (6/45) 4. Problems with inappropriate businesses operating from private properties (5/45) 5. Provide safe recreation spaces for horse riding, walking and cycling (3/45) 6. Helena River as a bush corridor, important wetland and biodiverse place (3/45) 7. Quiet lifestyle (2/45) 8. Views of surrounds (2/45) 9. Poor quality public transport (1/45) 10. Presence of wildlife (1/45) 11. Large private properties (1/45) 12. Hooning is a problem (1/45) 13. Too much traffic (1/45) 14. Rates are too high (1/45)

Other views: like small community feel, dislike high density dwellings – aesthetically and due to heat-island effect, small scale of shops supported, available public transport, good arterial roads, property values should not decrease, large blocks are hard to maintain, subdivision helps next generation, weed clearing needed to stop invasion, improve fire safety, National Park and private property biodiversity beneficial, clean air, local schools convenient, neighbours are friendly, trail bikes a problem, environment is good for mental health, prevalence of crime, retain existing density, upgrade telecommunications infrastructure, some neglected properties, verge maintenance required, development is an opportunity for planting/revegetation.

PRECINCT 5 - Aspirations for properties

• Leave ‘as-is’ • Small rural subdivision

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10.3 Community Engagement Framework

File Code CS.CCS 12 Authors Tamara Clarkson, Community Engagement Facilitator Kaye Abel, Manager Libraries & Community Engagement Senior Employee Megan Griffiths, Director Strategic & Community Services Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

Shire of Mundaring is continually seeking to deliver ongoing community engagement with local groups, organisations and individuals across a range of strategic and community projects.

The Community Engagement Framework (CEF) represents a formalisation of the Shire’s approach to engagement, the integration of engagement and strategic priorities. This is a commitment to building the capacity of elected members, employees and the community to undertake and participate in engagement projects.

The purpose of the CEF is to provide Council with a consistent, values based method of informing, consulting and involving the Mundaring community in all forms of decision making that affects them.

This report recommends that Council adopts the Community Engagement Framework as at ATTACHMENT 10.

BACKGROUND

The Shire of Mundaring 2026 Strategic Community Plan (SCP) was developed to show the community vision, strategic direction and priorities for action over its 10 years.

The SCP will drive the development of the 4-year Corporate Business Plan (CBP) through “activating” the long term community aspirations into priorities within a context of long term financial planning, workforce planning, asset management and annual budgets.

The CEF is a key corporate goal identified in the CBP and once adopted by Council, the CEF will formalise the Shire’s approach to engagement. This will demonstrate to the community, through elected members and Shire employees, the commitment to increased collaboration and support of community responsibility and action.

As identified by the strategic priorities and objectives of Mundaring 2026, community engagement is essential to achieving the community vision: ‘sense of space, sense of place’.

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From that process the Council has heard from the community that they want to be better informed and a greater say in how Council delivers its services, policies and projects.

At the 16 May 2016 Council Forum meeting, Council were presented with the draft Community Engagement Informing Strategy (CEIS) for feedback and comment. This feedback has been incorporated into the strategy.

A Community Engagement Councillor Briefing Session was facilitated by Joel Levin, Aha! Consulting on 5 July 2016. Further feedback was incorporated and the revised Community Engagement Framework was presented for discussion at the 18 July 2016 Council Forum meeting.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Projected budget of $45,000 over the next four years provides for existing engagement activities($10,000 pa in year one and $5000 per annum in years two-four and $5000 training per annum) as recommended in the CEIS.

The CEIS also recommends $22 – 30,000 to implement online engagement. This requires a more detailed analysis of system requirements and will be considered as part of the development of the 2017/18 CBP and LTFP.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Mundaring 2026 Strategic Community Plan:

Priority 1 – Governance Objective Two: Transparent, responsive and engaged processes for Shire decision making.

Priority 2 – Community Objective Two: Residents of all ages, needs and backgrounds are engaged and supported by their community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Social The CEF will sustain and enhance community knowledge, capability and leadership. This will contribute in providing community access to council information further developing trust in the decision making process. Governance The CEF will support the outcomes of the Strategic Community Plan. The continued focus on community engagement will ensure that effective consultation actively engages the community in decision making.

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RISK IMPLICATIONS

There is the potential for reputational risk if Council does not have a CEF in place as the community may perceive Council does not listen or engage well.

Through implementation of the CEF, expectations may be raised that we may fail to meet or within a timely manner.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Consultation took place with: • City of Melville • City of Fremantle • City of Wanneroo • City of Canning • Documents from Local Governments listed in Framework Reference List were also reviewed • International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) • Joel Levin of Aha! Consulting • Gemma Tognini of GT Media

Community comment: The draft document was open for public comment from 27 May 2016 through until 17 June 2016. A range of consultation methods were used to obtain feedback from the community including -

• Invitation to comment communicated to email databases that includes community groups, businesses and sporting groups • Invitation to comment provided directly to all residents and ratepayers groups and progress associations • Advertisements placed in the Echo and Hills Gazette newspapers • Hard copies available inviting public comment in Shire offices, libraries, Brown Park Recreation Centre, The Hub of the Hills, Swan View Youth Centre • Shire of Mundaring website

Feedback received from the community saw great value in ensuring community engagement is embedded within the organisation and that Councillors and Staff are committed to and act on the community’s contribution.

COMMENT

Community engagement is defined by the International Association of Public Participation as ‘any process that involves the public in problem solving or decision-making and uses public input to make decisions’. This goes beyond the traditional consultation methods of surveys and focus groups.

Engaging with the community is an acknowledgement of the skills, knowledge, expertise and passion of local stakeholders and the desire to combine these with those of elected members and Shire employees.

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Community engagement is increasingly recognised as a core function of local government. It brings with it a raft of benefits both to local government and the community it serves; and, is vital to achieving a community’s strategic priorities.

Shire of Mundaring’s approach to community engagement is based on the IAP2’s spectrum of public participation. This spectrum describes levels of public engagement, which increases through each level, starting with inform through to consult, involve, collaborate and empower. Other local governments leading community engagement that use the IAP2 principles include Town of Victoria Park, City of Canning and City of Melville as well as the Cities of Greater Geraldton, Subiaco and Fremantle.

The Shire views community engagement as an avenue for strengthening leadership and levels of trust in the community, improving decision-making processes, building integrity, developing strong partnerships with the community and fostering local passion and resilience.

The CEF provides a strategic foundation for and adds value to the Shire of Mundaring’s current community engagement practices.

It aims to ensure the delivery of effective engagement programs that use appropriate methods to enable high levels of participation. The following key principles form the foundation of all community engagement undertaken by the Shire of Mundaring:

• Inclusiveness • Focus • Responsiveness and feedback • Transparency and openness • Provision of Information and Evaluation

Elected Member and Staff Training

It is recommended that all elected members be provided with the opportunity to participate in community engagement training. In addition, up to five key employees (to be determined by ELT) will also undertake training. These employees should be selected for their ability to provide support and advice to colleagues, commitment to and interest in community engagement and level of influence within their directorate.

Given the Shire’s approach to community engagement is based on the IAP2 spectrum, it is recommended that elected members and employees attend accredited IAP2 training. This would ensure a consistent delivery of the Shire’s community engagement methods.

Online Engagement

By utilising online engagement methods you can have direct and immediate contact with the community at a time and place that is convenient to them.

Including the community in the process contributes to breaking down the barriers between local governments and the community. There is also an opportunity to

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To add value to the Shire’s current community engagement practices and improve the Shire’s ability to connect with people, it is recommended the Shire implements online engagement tools/platform during the 2017-18 financial year.

The platform could include a combined use of multiple feedback tools including for example online forum discussions, surveys and quick polls, questions and answers, formal submissions, storytelling, interactive mapping, budget allocators and project guest books with news feeds.

Review of Community Engagement Framework

Council will be able to review the CEF following its adoption on a regular basis to ensure it continues to be relevant to the Shire’s engagement practices.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

COUNCIL DECISION C7.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Fisher Seconded by Cr Brennan

That Council adopts the Community Engagement Framework as at ATTACHMENT 10.

CARRIED 10/1

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Cr Jeans

Next Report

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Attachment 10

Report 10.3

36 Pages

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Community Engagement Handbook 1

Contents

GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS ...... 3

Executive Summary ...... 4

PART 1: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INFORMING STRATEGY ...... 5 Background ...... 6 Introduction ...... 7 What is community engagement and why is it important? ...... 9 Community Engagement in the Shire of Mundaring ...... 11 Recommended Strategies ...... 14 Indicative costs ...... 15

PART 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HANDBOOK ...... 16 Purpose of this Handbook ...... 16 How to use this Handbook ...... 16 Community Engagement Process Overview ...... 17 IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation ...... 18 Support and Advice ...... 20 Consultation Plan ...... 21

SUPPORT DOCUMENTS ...... 26 Support Document 1: Level of Impact Matrix ...... 26 Support Document 1a: Level of Impact Matrix Interpretation Guide ... 27 Support Document 2: Level of Engagement Flow Chart ...... 28 Support Document 3: Example Engagement Methods ...... 29 Support Document 4: Feedback and Reporting ...... 33 Support Document 5: Evaluation Guide ...... 34

References ...... 35

GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS

Community Engagement Framework – (CEF)

Community Engagement Informing Strategy – (CEIS)

Community Engagement Handbook - (Handbook)

Corporate Business Plan - (CBP)

Long Term Financial Plan - (LTFP)

Strategic Community Plan - (SCP)

International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)

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Executive Summary

Community engagement is defined by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) as ‘any process that involves the public in problem solving or decision-making and uses public input to make decisions’.

Community engagement is increasingly recognised as a core function of local government. It brings a raft of benefits to local government and the community it serves and is vital to achieving a community’s strategic priorities.

Shire of Mundaring’s approach to community engagement is based on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation. The spectrum describes levels of public engagement, starting with inform through to consult, involve, collaborate and empower.

The Shire views community engagement as an avenue for strengthening leadership and levels of trust in the community, improving decision-making processes, building integrity, developing strong partnerships with the community and fostering local passion and resilience.

This Community Engagement Framework 2016-20 (CEF) contains two parts.

Part 1 is the Community Engagement Informing Strategy (CEIS), which provides a strategic foundation for and adds value to the Shire of Mundaring’s current community engagement practices.

The CEIS recommends the Shire: 1. Provide community engagement training. 2. Enhance online engagement.

To achieve recommendation 1, the Shire will need to expend an estimated $20,000 over four years and this can be accommodated within existing community engagement budget allocations. Recommendation 2 requires more detailed analysis of system requirements. However, it is estimated to cost between $22,000 to $30,000 pa. It will be further researched and considered as part of the development of a future Corporate Business Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.

Part 2 is the Community Engagement Handbook (Handbook), which contains a series of support documents to provide employees with practical guidance for planning, delivering and evaluating community engagement activities.

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PART 1: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INFORMING STRATEGY

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Background

Shire of Mundaring’s aim is to deliver effective engagement programs that use appropriate methods to enable high levels of community participation.

Current engagement practices include, but are not limited to:

• Attending and/or holding stalls at local events • Attending local community group and committee meetings • Workshops • Information sessions • Reference groups • Open house events • Shire advisory committees • Public participation at council meetings • Annual electors meetings • Forums • Media releases in local papers • Advertisements in local papers • Shire website • Electronic and printed newsletters • Signage and banners • Distribution of flyers and brochures • Information boards • Shopping centre displays • Surveys • Social media

The CEIS represents a formalisation of the Shire’s approach to engagement, the integration of engagement and strategic priorities and commitment to building the capacity of elected members, employees and the community to undertake and participate in engagement projects.

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Introduction

Community engagement is increasingly recognised as core local government business (Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, 2012). It brings a raft of benefits for both the local government and the community. These include better decision-making, improved efficiency and resource management, and increased trust, respect and accountability between local government and communities.

The CEIS affirms the Shire of Mundaring’s commitment to delivering meaningful, best practice community engagement. It is testament to the Shire’s recognition of the importance of community engagement in providing good governance and strong leadership.

The Shire aspires to integrate the best of international community engagement theory and practice with the appropriate level of consultation and engagement with local stakeholders. It aims to support, collaborate and partner with its communities to grow local commitment, mutual trust, passion and resilience and improve decision-making.

This CEIS provides an overview of the Shire’s approach to community engagement. It presents two recommended strategies to assist the Shire develop its engagement capacity, and resources required to implement these.

Through the development and adoption of the CEIS, the Shire seeks to formalise and add value to existing engagement practices. It is intended for this document to ensure any engagement undertaken by the Shire is consistent and reflective of the vision and priorities of the Mundaring 2026 Strategic Community Plan.

In addition to this Strategy, the Handbook will provide a more detailed overview of the Shire’s approach to community engagement and will include a series of supporting documents and tools for assisting elected members and employees to plan, deliver and evaluate engagement projects.

The CEIS does not negate the requirement for the Shire to comply with statutory obligations. In the case of consultation, the Shire will seek to avoid wherever possible advertising over the Christmas holiday period. Where consultation is deemed necessary for statutory purposes, it may not be possible to comply with this approach.

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Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

Integrated planning and reporting gives local governments a framework for establishing local priorities and linking them to operational functions. All of the Shire’s corporate plans and strategies link back to the community’s vision and strategic themes in the Strategic Community Plan (SCP), Mundaring 2026.

Involved in the development of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework are:

Community – participates in a community planning process to determine the major vision or intended big picture directions and also participates in regular reviews of those directions.

Council – endorses the SCP resulting from the community planning process, the four year Corporate Business Plan (CBP), Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) and annual budget.

Local government administration – supports delivery of the SCP, through its corporate business planning which identifies the resources, services, operations and projects that the Shire will deliver.

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What is community engagement and why is it important?

Community engagement is defined by IAP2 as ‘any process that involves the public in problem solving or decision-making and uses public input to make decisions’.

Engaging with the community is an acknowledgement of the skills, knowledge, expertise and passion of local stakeholders and the desire to combine these with those of elected members and Shire employees.

As identified by the strategic priorities and objectives of the SCP, community engagement is essential to achieving the community vision: a sense of space, a sense of place. It also enables the Shire to meet its statutory and policy requirements.

Done well, community engagement ‘…creates a new direct link between the public and the decision makers in the bureaucracy. At its most basic level, public participation is a way of ensuring that those who make decisions that affect people’s lives have a dialogue with that public before making the decisions… from the perspective of government officials, public participation provides a means by which contentious issues can be resolved…’ (Crieghton, 2005, p17).

Community engagement provides the Shire with the opportunity to: • Share information • Gather views and opinions • Develop options • Build consensus • Make decisions/improve decision-making

Successful community engagement has a wide range of benefits. For the community, it can lead to: • High levels of participation in and support for Shire projects and decisions. • A high level of trust for and confidence in the leadership of the Shire. • Increased community initiated projects and partnerships. • Greater levels of understanding of the decision-making process and reasons behind decisions. • A strengthened sense of community at all levels. • A high level of support for local business. • A variety of Shire and community partnership projects that target local need and contribute to a sense of enthusiasm and energy in the community. • Positive relationships between elected members, Shire employees and the community.

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For the Shire, the benefits of successful community engagement are centred around an improved understanding of local needs and the ability to effectively draw on local knowledge and expertise. They include: • Better solutions and outcomes to complex problems and projects. • Improved budgeting and project planning through the early identification of opportunities, risks and solutions for services and projects. • More effective use of resources. • Improved conflict management and resolution. • Increased number and quality of community partnerships. • Development of effective working relationships with local leaders and agencies.

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Community Engagement in the Shire of Mundaring

Key principles for community engagement

The following key principles form the foundation of all community engagement undertaken by Shire of Mundaring.

Inclusiveness • People or organisations affected by or who have an interest in the decision will be given the opportunity to participate in the community engagement process. • Community engagement processes will be open to all those who wish to participate.

Focus • The purpose of the engagement will be clearly scoped to demonstrate how the process will impact the decision to be made. • A statement regarding the role and expectations of the Shire and stakeholders will be provided to participants and the final decision maker identified. • The Shire is committed to engaging with the community and to using a range of appropriate methods to do so.

Responsiveness • The Shire will provide updates and feedback on the engagement and feedback process and decision to be made in a timely manner. • The Shire will ensure respect for a diverse range of interests that may be represented. • The interests of the community will always take priority over individual or vested interests. • Participants will receive information regarding how and/or why the final decision was made.

Transparency • All community engagement processes will be transparent and and openness open. • All participants involved will have a clear understanding of their level of impact on the final decision.

Provision of • Accurate, appropriate and accessible information will be provided Information to ensure participants are adequately informed throughout the engagement.

Evaluation • Engagement processes will be evaluated prior to a decision being made to ensure the engagement being undertaken is meeting project objectives.

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When should we engage?

The community must be engaged in matters that affect them, including but not limited to: • Legislative requirement - where required under the Local Government Act 1995, Planning and Development Act 2005 and Local Planning Scheme or other relevant legislation. • Shire vision and strategic directions - future long term planning for the Shire such as the SCP. • Site specific - matters about a particular site, such as extraordinary development and disposal of Shire land. • Facilities and services - development, review or improvement of facilities, infrastructure and services. • Key issues/major projects of such a size that they impact on large areas of Shire, including emergency situations. • Emergency preparedness and recovery. • Other projects including public or community art, youth projects, events.

Roles in engagement

Elected members, Shire employees and the community all have a part to play in ensuring there is effective community engagement for any given initiative or issue.

Elected members play an important role in weighing up options in light of the needs and wants of residents and ratepayers when making a decision.

While elected members have their own values, networks and priorities, it is incumbent on each elected member to ensure the material put before them and their engagement with the community provide them with sufficient breadth and diversity of views. Their role in deliberation then becomes ‘judge-like’, weighing up the facts of the case, regardless of personal philosophy, and making a decision based on this whole view.

Elected members can get this information through: • Attending engagement events. • Participating in working groups and committees. • Understanding the range of consultation processes used at the Shire. • Discussion with Directors on key issues. • Differentiating a ‘chat at the local shop’ with engagement with stakeholders throughout the Shire.

Elected members also have a role to play in providing input to the Shire’s review of its approach to community engagement.

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The role of employees is to ensure the documents and options put to Council contain not only the facts but also the varying views on any given issue. Presenting dominant as well as dissenting views can assist Council in determining the long-term impact of a given decision or course of action.

Employees can get this information through: • Developing and participating in engagement activities. • Participating in working groups and committees. • Understanding and delivering effective community engagement. • Ensuring community engagement is part of the project management process. • Undertaking internal consultation.

Community members may wish to initiate engagement with Council and the Shire around a range of activities, project and issues. This engagement may be achieved through a variety of methods including:

• Written correspondence. • Phone calls. • Attendance at Council meetings. • Attendance at Shire reception. • Social media. • Requests for site visits. • Requests for elected members and/or Shire employees to attend residents’ meetings. • Casual conversations at community gatherings.

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Recommended Strategies

1. Provide community engagement training

It is recommended that all elected members be provided with the opportunity to participate in community engagement training. In addition, key employees should also be selected to participate. These employees should be selected for their ability to provide support and advice to colleagues, commitment to and interest in community engagement and level of influence within their directorate.

Given the Shire’s approach to community engagement is based on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation, it is recommended that elected members and employees attend accredited IAP2 training. To accommodate new employees and employees who may attend an additional course to add value to the basic engagement training, training would be offered each financial year, starting in 2016/17. Training for newly elected members would also be offered following the biennial local government elections.

2. Enhance Online Engagement

To add value to the Shire’s current community engagement practices and improve the Shire’s ability to connect with people, it is recommended the Shire implements an enhanced online engagement platform. The platform could include a combined use of multiple feedback tools, for example online forum discussions, surveys and quick polls, questions and answers, formal submissions, storytelling, interactive mapping, budget allocators and project guest books with news feeds.

A Business Case which includes further systems analysis and consultation with the Shire’s Information Technology Service will be developed for consideration by the Information Communication Technology Committee in 2017/18. There is a possibility that such tools may be developed internally and this approach will be explored as well. The implementation of the enhanced online engagement would then inform the development of a future Corporate Business Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.

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Indicative costs

Recommendation Details 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Training for 1-day IAP2 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 elected members course – and key Engagement employees Essentials and/or 2-day IAP2 course – Engagement Methods

Implement Further Nil $22,000 - $22,000 - $22,000 - enhanced online analysis $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 engagement tools required. Can be provided by a range of external providers. Option to develop in- house to be considered and costed.

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PART 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HANDBOOK

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Purpose of this Handbook

The purpose of this Handbook is to ensure:

1. Shire employees are well supported through the process of actively engaging stakeholders in the development and review of plans and projects. 2. Elected members are supported in their role as decision-makers. 3. Community engagement undertaken by the Shire is consistent and reflects the objectives of the Shire’s SCP. 4. Community engagement activities meet best practice standards.

How to use this Handbook

Each engagement is unique, with different stakeholders, different outcomes sought and different resources available. No one set of instructions will adequately meet the needs of all engagement activities. However, this Handbook aims to provide a set of guidelines to help you think about how to plan and deliver your engagement.

The best engagement plan is developed in consultation with others. It is a requirement that employees involve their respective Manager and Consultation Advisors (Communications Co-ordinator and Community Engagement Facilitator) when they commence the planning process.

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Community Engagement Process Overview

1. Meet with Consultation Advisory Team – Identify involvement and prepare the Consultation Plan together.

2. Consultation Plan Template (p22) – to be completed for each engagement activity and submitted to your Manager and Consultation Advisors for approval.

3. Identify decision makers and stakeholders - clarify decision makers’ and stakeholders’ expectations and their role in the consultation process. Consider barriers that stakeholders may experience, for more information please discuss with the Access Advisor.

4. Identify project objectives and clarify decisions to be made – meet with internal stakeholders to clarify the project objectives and the decisions that need to be made. Draft a ‘decision statement’ – the question to be answered via consultation.

5. Complete plan using supporting documents • Level of Impact Matrix (p26)– assists employees to determine whether their project will have a high or low impact on the community. Also a Level of Impact Matrix Interpretation Guide (p28) • Level of Engagement Flow Chart (p29) – assists employees to determine the level of engagement for their activity (inform, consult, involve, collaborate or empower). • Example Community Engagement Methods (p30) – provides a list of example engagement methods.

6. Implement approved Consultation Plan

7. Feedback and Reporting (p34) – provides information on reporting for stakeholders and Council.

8. Evaluation Guide (p35) – provides guidance around evaluating a community engagement activity.

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IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation

The Shire’s approach to community engagement is underpinned by the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation, which demonstrates the possible types of engagement and how community participation and impact increases with the level of engagement.

Table 1 outlines the five levels of engagement and the expectations of each. It also includes a number of examples of engagement methods and reasons for engagement.

INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER Objective To provide the To obtain To work directly To partner with the To place the final community with community with the community community in each decision making balanced and feedback on throughout the aspect of the in the hands of objective analysis, process to ensure decision, including the community. information and alternatives or that public and the development of assist them in decisions. private concerns alternatives and the understanding the are consistently identification of the problem, understood and preferred solution. alternatives and considered. solutions. Promise to the Community We will keep you We will keep you We will work with We will look to you We will implement informed. informed, listen to you to ensure that for direct advice and what you decide. and acknowledge where appropriate, innovation in your concerns and your concerns and formulating solutions provide feedback issues are directly and incorporate your on how community reflected in the advice and input influenced the alternatives recommendations decision. developed and into the decisions to provide feedback the maximum extent on how community possible. input influenced the decision. Examples - Engagement Methods • Fact sheets • Public comment • Workshops • Citizen Advisory • Citizens Juries • Websites • Focus groups • World Cafes Committees • Ballots • Displays • Surveys • Web forums • Consensus • Delegated • Newsletters • Community building decisions • Media releases meetings • Open Space • Presentations • Submissions Examples – Reason for Engagement • Fire ban • Traffic/transport • Tourism Strategy • Strategic • Community • Building Act projects • Economic Community Plan Recovery Plan changes • Infrastructure Development • Events redevelopments Plan • Public Safety projects

Table 1: IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation

Usually, all preceding levels are required for the successful delivery of the next one. For example, community engagement that aims to ‘collaborate’ requires use of the preceding three categories of inform, consult and involve.

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There are a variety of factors that will need to be considered when determining the level of engagement. These factors include:

Economic Impact What is the overall cost of the project or activity? What is the potential long-term income/cost to the community/Council?

Environmental What level of environmental impact will this project have? Impact What are the long-term environmental impacts?

Social Impact How many people will this project impact? Is this impact short or long-term?

Technical Risk What are the technical risks of this project?

Outrage Risk What outrage factors are present?

Diversity of Views How diverse are community opinions about this project?

History What is the history of this project? Has there been concern or support for this project?

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Support and Advice

There are several avenues for employees undertaking community engagement to seek support and advice regarding their project.

1. Consultation Advisory Team Comprising the Community Engagement Facilitator and the Communications Co- ordinator, the team is responsible for: • Providing advice, guidance and support to employees during the development and implementation of the project. • Review of consultation plans developed for each engagement project prior to manager approval. • Monitoring consultation activities undertaken by the Shire to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner and avoid over consultation.

2. Community Engagement Contact Employees Community Engagement Contact Employees are Shire employees who have undertaken community engagement training. They will be available to provide support and advice in addition to that of the Consultation Advisory Team.

3. Your Manager Ensure you involve your manager in planning and delivering community engagement.

4. Information Technology Team The Shire’s Information Technology Team is available to provide support and advice around IT aspects of online engagement after discussions with the Consultation Advisory Team about development of the project.

5. Community Engagement Working Group Comprising Consultation Advisory Team and Engagement Contact Employees, this group meet quarterly. The purpose of the Group is to: regularly review the Shire’s engagement practices to ensure continuous improvement; prepare biannual progress reports for Council of community engagement outcomes; and provide feedback to the community via the Annual Report.

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Consultation Plan Date Year

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CONSULTATION PLAN

Project Title

Project Description

Project Team Manager Members Project Owner Consultation Advisors (Community Engagement Facilitator and Communications Co-ordinator) Community Engagement Contact Person Other Project Officers Project Commencement & Completion Dates

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Why do we need to consult? Example – Legislative/strategic/site specific/facilities or services/council decision

OBJECTIVES What are we asking the stakeholders? Key objectives of this strategy are to:

Decision Statement

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STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION

Example of Stakeholder Mapping Stakeholders relevant to this issue

Are there any accessibility issues? How will they be addressed?

KEY MESSAGES Key messages should form the basis of how enquiries are responded to, particularly from the media. Employees responding to media or community enquiries are to follow the key messages. •

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How will we engage with the community? Level of Impact of Project High or Low - Include details to justify decision Level of Engagement chosen and why

List the chosen methods of engagement

Engagement Activity Budget please attach Total budget $ Community Engagement Handbook 23

budget to this document

ACTION PLAN (Refer support Document: Example Engagement Methods)

COMMUNICATIONS - Refer to Communications Co-ordinator

Communication during the project will change as the project progresses; therefore this is a working document. NOTE: Any delays or issues/concerns need to be dealt with ASAP to ensure proactive communications wherever possible, particularly if something has the potential for media attention.

Action Message Who When Where

Managing the media

All media enquiries to be directed to Communications • Questions to be emailed to ensure accuracy in comments • Responses to be provided in a timely manner • Responses to be reviewed in-line with key messages • Responses to be approved by CEO/Shire President.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Refer to Community Engagement Facilitator

Action Message Who When Where

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Feedback (Refer support document: Feedback and Reporting)

How will feedback be provided to the community?

Reports to be provided to Manager/ELT/Council? Implementing the final decision – how will this occur?

Evaluation (Refer support document: Evaluation guide)

What evaluation methods will be used? How will you know if the engagement was successful? Have improvements been identified?

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SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

Support Document 1: Level of Impact Matrix RANKING Your assessment of community engagement ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Tick the relevant column below to indicate problems and issues. degree of impact. LOW MEDIUM HIGH One clear issue or problem that needs to be addressed. LOW Degree of More than one issue and/or problem to complexity be resolved. MED Multiple issues and/or problems. It is unclear how to resolve them. HIGH Little effect on communities and they will hardly notice any changes. LOW Degree of Fixes a problem that will benefit potential communities and the change will cause community minor inconvenience. MED impact or outrage Creates a change that will have an impact on communities and the degree of impact/outrage will vary. HIGH Has acceptance throughout the community. LOW Some may see a potential in raising the Degree of profile of a project/plan/service to gain political attention to their cause. MED sensitivity Community expectations are different to those of the decision makers and there is a high potential for some to use the uncertainty to gain attention. HIGH

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Support Document 1a: Level of Impact Matrix Interpretation Guide

All ‘Low’ or some ‘low’ and some ‘medium’ ticked If you ticked all ‘low’ or some ‘low’ and some ‘medium’ impacts in the Level of Impact Matrix, it is suggested that your project will fall under ‘low impact’ on the ‘Level of Engagement Flow Chart’. This will lead to either ‘inform’ or ‘consult’ as you aim for engagement.

Mostly/all ‘Medium’ or one or more ‘High’ ticked If you ticked mostly ‘medium’ impacts in the Level of Impact Matrix, it is suggested that your project will fall under ‘high impact’ on the ‘Level of Engagement Flow Chart’. This will lead to either ‘involve’ or ‘collaborate’ as your aim for engagement.

If you ticked ‘high’ impact for any of the measures, it is suggested that your project will fall under ‘high impact’ on the ‘Level of Engagement Flow Chart’. This will lead to either ‘involve’ or ‘collaborate’ as your aim for engagement.

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Support Document 2: Level of Engagement Flow Chart

Please note: The flow chart below aims to guide employees in determining the level of engagement for their community engagement activity. However, employees should consult with their Manager and Consultation Advisors before proceeding. While ‘empower’ has not been included here, it may be appropriate in some circumstances.

The flow chart above is based on City of Bayside’s Community Engagement Framework (www.bayside.vic.gov.au)

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Support Document 3: Example Engagement Methods

These methods are examples only and not representative of all approaches. Please refer to the Community Engagement Facilitator or a Community Engagement Contact Employee for more engagement method options. Also, the References section of this document has a number of useful links.

Table of Example Engagement Methods

Example methods to What Can Go Right What Can Go Wrong Indicative ‘Inform’ Costings Printed Materials • Can reach a large • Distribution • $500 - $1000 • Fact sheets target audience planning plus staff • Newsletter/eNewsletter • Public look for inadequate resources • Media advertising information that • Materials do not (excluding mail • Brochures arrives in a regular adequately meet outs) • Issue Papers format (eg project objectives • Direct mail out newsletter, media • Materials not column) read/received • Written comments • Limited capacity to returned in reply communicate paid/email format complicated • Provides concepts documentation of • Information public involvement misinterpreted • Opportunity to develop mailing (postal and email) list Displays • Information is • Distribution sites • $100 - $500 • Council Offices accessible to the are over-crowded plus staff • Libraries public at relatively with information & resources • Community Centres little cost materials get lost • Shopping Centre • Public look for • There is no active • Schools materials at the promotion of • Childcare Centres distribution materials locations • Upkeep of • Public visit Council information at sites facilities & may is not well managed learn more about service provision • Public ask for further information at locations Website / Community • Capable of • People without • Staff resources Engagement Portal reaching a large access maybe audience at low disadvantaged cost • People lose interest • Popular information if not kept up to resource date

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Example methods to What Can Go Right What Can Go Wrong Indicative ‘Consult’ Costings Briefings • Control of • Some groups may be • $200-$500 • Council Staff information/ left out of briefings plus staff • Elected Members presentation & • Inaccurate information resources • Technicians expectations may be passed on to • Consultants • Opportunities to community • Key Stakeholders clarify misinformation • Expectations may be • Community Groups • Reach a wide variety raised (including of people • Information may be marginalised • Build community used inappropriately groups) capacity • Evaluate & readjust approach • Develop working relationships with stakeholders Surveys/ • Can gather information • Response rate can be • $500- $20,000 Questionnaires from people other than poor plus staff • Blanket distribution those with special • Communities over resources • Random interests surveyed distribution • Gather information • Can be labour • Selected from people who intensive distribution might not attend • Questions may be meetings misinterpreted • Can gather specific • Results not trusted information • Results not fed back • Statistically tested to communities results have more effectively credibility Open House • Facilitates a wide • Special interest • $200- $1000 • Communities variety of people groups may boycott or plus staff engage at their • Break down disrupt resources own pace in a perceived barriers • Groups may use comfortable • Fosters “dots” to lobby for environment communication and special interests • Drop in individually develops familiarity • Can be staff resource to view plans, ask with employees intensive questions, give • More convenient for • May not be accessible opinions & have an people to people who rely on informal chat & a • Engages people public transport coffee, tea etc more effectively • Minimise aggressive approach to employees

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Example methods to What Can Go Right What Can Go Wrong Indicative ‘Involve’ Costings Focus Groups • Provides opportunity • Participants may feel • $1000 - $10,000 Used to test a to test material restricted by the plus staff message with a group • Verify prior approach resources of randomly selected assumptions • May be perceived as people or to gain • Raise unexpected exclusive input into planning for additional benefits • May be costly engagement Interviews • Gather clear • Can be very time • $1000 - $5000 • Face to Face understanding of consuming plus staff • Telephone public concerns & • Participants can take resources issues their issues out on • Individuals feel the interviewer inclined to provide • Participants become input based on tired of being personalised format interviewed on a • Able to reach more range of issues & will people by varying not engage willingly timeframe for interviews Workshops • Participants can use • Small numbers of • $500 - $25,000 Commences with a the opportunity to participants plus staff presentation to a raise their concerns, • Resistance to resources large group. Allows needs, issues breaking up into for interaction in small • Foster equity and small groups by groups, with all credibility some participants information brought • Opportunity to hear • Special Interest together at the end of the “silent” voices Groups may the workshop. • Special interest monopolise the groups get to listen workshop to other voices • Participants alter the • Unexpected agenda additional benefits • Facilitators not • Develop working impartial or not relationships with skilled enough to various individuals deal with some and groups behaviours • Information session format used rather than workshop format • Feedback not recorded effectively

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Example methods to What Can Go Right What Can Go Wrong Indicative ‘Collaborate’ Costings Design Charrettes • Can create effective • Participants bring • $1000 - $5000 Sessions where partnerships & unrelated agenda to plus staff participants become working the session/s resources involved in the design of relationships with • Not enough time a projects’ features. communities & allowed for individuals session/s • Can develop sense • Small representation of trust for all of community concerned • None of what is • Can identify issues discussed in the & concerns in early session/s is stages of projects incorporated into the • Can result in final design improved outcomes • Future expectations cannot be met Citizen Juries • Opportunity to • Group selection can • $2000 - $15000 Group of citizens are develop deep be mistrusted plus staff selected to learn about understanding of an • Participants may not resources an issue & then issue show up on the day examine the data by • Positions of interest • Sessions can lose questioning decision- can shift focus makers, technicians, • Limitations & • Can be expensive and interested parties – possibilities can be each of whom are identified witnesses to the • Can dispel process. The Jury misinformation makes • Can build credibility recommendations • Can provide based on their unexpected benefits evaluation of the discussions. Deliberative Polling • Participants can be • Mistrust of the • $1000- $5000 Determines what exposed to the organisers & plus staff people would think views & arguments unfamiliar process resources about an issue if they of people from can hamper became more engaged different participation and informed. A backgrounds • People do not have random, representative • Special interest the time required to sample is first polled on lobbying can be commit to the a public interest topic. diffused process They are then invited to • Can develop • Timeframes are gather at a single place capacity in unrealistic to discuss the issue. communities • Agenda too • Can provide ambitious or not unexpected benefits specific enough

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Support Document 4: Feedback and Reporting

In the final stage of engagement, accurate reporting on the outcomes of the consultation process is vital for providing an overview of information to decision makers and feedback to stakeholders about how their input was used in the decision making process.

Information received through consultation can be recorded in a variety of ways, depending on the consultation method used, decision makers’ requirements and resources available. If access to data management software is unavailable, a basic template in Microsoft Word or Excel will often be sufficient. Aim for a consistent format that is simple to use and provides results that are easy to interpret. Please speak to the Shire’s Community Engagement Facilitator, who will have an appropriate template/example that you can adapt for your own use.

Community Engagement Report A Community Engagement Report provides an overview of the engagement process, outcomes and evaluation. This report can be made available to community engagement stakeholders and will be a valuable resource when planning for similar engagement activities in future.

A Community Engagement Report can include the following elements: • Introduction and background information on the topic, key considerations and the engagement process. • Outcomes of the consultation process, including any key issues or trends identified. • Quantitative and qualitative data. • A selection of exact phrases and words used by people throughout the consultation. • Questions raised by the community and responses provided. • Information on how feedback will be/was used in the decision making process. • Summary of the evaluation of the consultation process.

A letter/email will need to be sent to all stakeholders thanking them for their involvement, advising how their feedback will be/has been used in the decision making process and inviting them to request a copy of the Community Engagement Report.

Council Report Council Report Templates are available on the Intranet, along with the writing style guide, publication approval flowchart and information sheet templates. A Council Report needs to: • Provide clear and succinct information and feedback from the community. • Identify the main interests, and any differences between individuals and/or community. • Identify the degree of agreement or disagreement between participants. • Clarify key issues and any strongly held community views. • Make clear and equitable recommendations based on the information provided throughout the report.

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Support Document 5: Evaluation Guide

Assessing whether the community engagement process has achieved its purpose and met the engagement objectives demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.

Evaluation at each phase of community engagement delivers valuable information about what is working and what needs to be improved, and allows for the engagement process to be flexible and to be modified to accommodate any changes.

Depending on resources available, a combination of some or all of the following tasks can be used to ensure relevant information is available to complete the evaluation.

• Distribute feedback/evaluation forms to engagement participants during the consultation process, which include questions about their views on the process. • Conduct telephone interviews with a random sample of stakeholders during and after the process. • Convene evaluation meetings with the project team, decision makers and key stakeholders at various stages of the consultation process. • Convene a final evaluation meeting with the project team soon after the conclusion of the process.

An evaluation report, to be prepared at the conclusion of the engagement activity, will include the following: • Introduction and description of the engagement process. • Summary of the evaluation comments. • Information on what worked and added value and what didn’t work and could be changed and or improved. • Lessons learnt. • Recommendations for future engagement activities.

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References

Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, http://www.acelg.org.au/

Chappell, B. (2015) Community Engagement Handbook www.lga.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?c=64955

City of Bayside Community Engagement Framework (www.bayside.vic.gov.au) City of Fremantle, Community Engagement Framework 2010

City of Fremantle, Community Engagement Policy 2010

City of Onkaparinga Engagement Handbook

City of Swan Community Engagement Framework 2010 - 2015

City of Wanneroo, Community Engagement Policy 2014

Crieghton, J (2005), The Public Participation Handbook, Jossey-bass

Department of Environment and Primary Industries www.dse.vic.gov.au/effective- engagement

IAP2, (no year), Engagement Essentials Manual

IAP2, (no year), Engagement Methods Manual

IAP2 Public Participation Toolbox www.iap2.org/associations/4748/files/toolbox.pdf

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10.4 Roadside Conservation Strategy

File Code EV.PRG 14 Author Toni Burbidge, Co-ordinator Environment & Sustainability Senior Officer Mark Luzi, Director Statutory Services Disclosure of Any Interest Nil

SUMMARY

Many the Shire’s road reserves contain high quality vegetation and double as ecological corridors for various local fauna species. Shire of Mundaring has 1,636km of verge areas to manage with finite resources. The Roadside Conservation Strategy (RCS) intends to focus Shire resources to best effect.

In principle, the RCS provides an operational strategy to: • inform landowners of their responsibilities and limitations; • leverage grant opportunities; and • guide the Shire’s own operations.

This report requests Council endorse the Roadside Conservation Strategy (ATTACHMENT 11).

BACKGROUND

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) initiated the RCS concept in 2004. The EAC, in partnership with Shire staff, formed a subcommittee to assist in providing a framework and focus for the strategy and in early 2016, EAC members provided comments to environmental staff on a draft version of the document.

The EAC have discussed the strategy’s intention to protect and enhance the environmental values of roadside vegetation and have indicated they support a strategy to this effect. Since receiving the EAC member’s comments and review of the draft strategy, there has been minor formatting and little change to the context and content of the document.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Shire of Mundaring will consider the creation of a Roadside Conservation Policy as part of this process. Shire of Mundaring has a Policy - EV-01 Protection of Local Native Vegetated Road Reserves.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Implementing RCS actions require resources that will need to be listed for future consideration in the Shire’s long term financial plan and annual budgeting process. A key action within the RCS includes the funding of an in-house roadside weed control team (estimated at $150,000). Council’s resolution C15.06.16 resolved:

That Council lists for consideration, in a future Corporate Business Plan, resources for a roadside weed control program, following the completion of the Roadside Conservation Strategy.

As such, the allocation of additional resources for a roadside weed control team has not been included in the Corporate Business Plan, the 2016/2017 Budget or the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP). At this stage, the Corporate Business Plan lists the RCS in year 2 with a budget of $15,000.

Notwithstanding funding is not available for a key component of the strategy, it is considered in Council’s interest to adopt the RCS so it can be used as an advocacy tool to attract grants.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The development of a RCS is identified in the Shire’s Environmental Management Plan 2012 under the Key Focus Area of Biodiversity.

This project is aligned with Shire of Mundaring’s Strategic Community Plan (SCP). Environmental objectives in the SCP relevant to roadside conservation include sustainable living and retained natural environment. The requirement for the RCS stems from the following Shire documents: • Strategic Community Plan (SCP); • Corporate Business Plan (CBP); and • Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Social – Roadside conservation is impacted by residents, utilities and contractors. Any consideration on verges adjacent to residents will have a social impact. Weed control on roadsides will assist in fire management and thus the safety of the community.

Environmental – Shire of Mundaring’s Roadside Vegetation provides significant corridors for fauna and vegetation biodiversity. With this in mind, a strategy on roadside conservation will improve the environmental sustainability of the shire.

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Financial – The restoration of native vegetation and weed control will reduce the need for additional programs such as erosion control in road reserves and will assist with fire management saving money in a long term process.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

Without resources to assist with weed control on road verges, there is a risk that weeds continue to thrive in the Shire, reducing biodiversity and increasing fire risk to residents.

There is also a financial risk that a roadside weed control team has not been listed in the Corporate Business Plan and as such any inclusion into this plan may initiate a revised rates model proposing a higher rate yield than is forecast in future draft budgets.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

EAC members have been provided four opportunities in the last two years to provide comment on the RCS. A subcommittee from the EAC is formed on roadside conservation. The subcommittee has provided feedback on the development of the RCS.

Roadside Conservation issues are applicable to more than Environmental Services within the Shire. The issues are also relevant to Infrastructure Services and Emergency Management. With this in mind, involvement of these other service units was imperative to inform the strategy.

Consultation with the Roadside Conservation Committee (RCC) has been undertaken throughout the process.

COMMENT

Roadsides play a very important role in preserving Western Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The protection and conservation of roadside vegetation is also of great importance to the local community in the Shire of Mundaring. Much of the Shire’s roadsides contain environmental features and vegetation that are worthy of protection due to the rich biodiversity and ecological corridor they provide for many local fauna species.

According to Shire of Mundaring’s Geographical Information System (GIS) there is approximately 2,074 hectares of road reserve in the strategy study area, of which 1,837 hectares is vested in the Shire. In terms of the amount of actual land that requires management, there is approximately 1,636km vested in the Shire of Mundaring.

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The aims of the RCS are: • Land owners are informed of their responsibilities and limitations regarding the road verge; • Consistency and standards are provided to stakeholders involved in roadside works; • Increased education and training is provided to those that undertake works or burning on road verges in order to minimise environmental impacts; • Increase the ability of road verges to act as wildlife corridors through increased connectivity between high conservation value areas; • Protection and maintenance of ‘at risk’ high-medium conservation value road verge; • Renewal of medium or low conservation road verge where it has potential value in aesthetics, tourism or as a wildlife corridor.

Shire of Mundaring is not able to actively manage roadsides for environmental enhancement due to resource constraints. Instead, the Shire focuses on maintaining safety issues such as clearing sightlines, removing fallen trees, reducing fuel loads, clearing vegetation along footpaths, weed spray along kerb lines and hardstand areas, isolated removal of noxious weeds and maintaining drainage infrastructure by removing weeds or upgrading drains.

The information contained in this Strategy can be used by the Shire and stakeholder groups to: - plan roadwork (capital and maintenance) operations to minimise their impact on native plants and animals; - strategically prioritise and plan weed control; - identify possible Flora Roads which may be used to promote the shire to tourists; - apply for grants to fund strategic weed management, revegetation etc; and - consider landscape-scale planning (e.g. help identify areas which could be rehabilitated to form a wildlife corridor between large areas of bush, helping animals to move between them).

The RCS seeks to have a proactive and integrated approach to roadside conservation, while also providing for the appropriate management of the various uses of the road reserve, and capitalise on the potential environmental, social and economic benefits associated with roadside conservation in the Shire of Mundaring.

It is recommended that Council adopts the Roadside Conservation Strategy.

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VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

COUNCIL DECISION C8.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Bertola Seconded by: Cr Fox

That Council:

1. Endorses the Roadside Conservation Strategy and notes:

a. The $15,000 allocated for implementation within the 16/17 financial year; b. The implementation of a roadside weed control team is currently unfunded but is listed for consideration in a future Corporate Business Plan; and c. The RCS will provide the Shire with an advocacy tool to attract grant funding towards road reserve weed management.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Attachment 11

Report 10.4

41 Pages

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Shire of Mundaring ROADSIDE CONSERVATION STRATEGY

Acknowledgments The compilation of this Roadside Conservation Strategy would not have been possible without contribution from the following organisations, volunteers, committee members and Shire of Mundaring staff. We would like to formally recognise and thank the following groups: • Roadside Conservation Committee and community volunteers for undertaking the roadside surveys in the Shire of Mundaring and for compiling the Roadside Vegetation and Conservation Values in the Shire of Mundaring report in October 2008. • The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) members. • The EAC Roadside Conservation Sub-Committee members for their invested interest in the development of the RCS. • Shire of Mundaring staff who have been involved in developing and implementing the RCS.

Target audience The Roadside Conservation Strategy has been written for, but is not limited to, contractors, internal staff at Shire of Mundaring, councillors, utilities workers, stakeholders and community members. This strategy deals with road reserves that are managed by the Shire of Mundaring and does not include road reserves managed by Main Roads or other local government authorities.

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Executive Summary

Roadsides play a very important role in preserving Western Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The protection and conservation of roadside vegetation is also of great importance to the local community in the Shire of Mundaring Much of the Shire’s roadsides contain environmental features and vegetation that are worthy of protection due to the rich biodiversity and ecological corridor they provide for many local fauna species.

According to the Shire of Mundaring’s Geographical Information System (GIS) there is approximately 2,074 hectares of road reserve in the strategy study area, of which 1,837 hectares is vested in the Shire. In terms of the amount of actual land that requires management, there is approximately 1,636km vested in the Shire of Mundaring. The aims of the RCS are: • Land owners are informed of their responsibilities and limitations regarding the road verge; • Consistency and standards are provided to stakeholders involved in roadside works; • Increased education and training is provided to those that undertake works or burning on road verges in order to minimise environmental impacts; • Increase the ability of road verges to act as wildlife corridors through increased connectivity between high conservation value areas; • Protection and maintenance of ‘at risk’ high-medium conservation value road verge; • Renewal of medium or low conservation road verge where it has potential value in aesthetics, tourism or as a wildlife corridor

The Shire of Mundaring isn’t able to actively manage roadsides for environmental enhancement due to resource constraints. Instead, the Shire focuses on maintaining safety issues such as clearing sightlines, removing fallen trees, reducing fuel loads, clearing vegetation along footpaths, weed spray along kerb lines and hardstand areas, isolated removal of noxious weeds and maintaining drainage infrastructure by removing weeds or upgrading drains. The information contained in this Strategy can be used by the Shire and stakeholder groups to: - plan roadwork (capital and maintenance) operations to minimise their impact on native plants and animals - strategically prioritise and plan weed control - identify possible Flora Roads which may be used to promote the shire to tourists - apply for grants to fund strategic weed management, revegetation etc. - consider landscape-scale planning (e.g. help identify areas which could be rehabilitated to form a wildlife corridor between large areas of bush, helping animals to move between them)

This Roadside Conservation Strategy seeks to have a proactive and integrated approach to roadside conservation, while also providing for the appropriate management of the various uses of the road reserve, and capitalise on the potential environmental, social and economic benefits associated with roadside conservation in the Shire of Mundaring

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ...... ii 1 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Context ...... 1 1.2 Vision ...... 2 1.3 Responsibility ...... 3 2 Threats ...... 4 2.1 Vegetation loss ...... 4 2.2 Introduced species ...... 4 2.3 Fire ...... 4 2.4 Awareness ...... 5 3 Priorities ...... 6 3.1 Native Vegetation Management ...... 6 3.2 Fire Management ...... 6 3.3 Habitat and Wildlife Corridors ...... 6 3.4 Community Education and Awareness ...... 7 3.5 Road construction, maintenance and drainage ...... 7 3.6 Installation and Maintenance of Utilities and Services ...... 7 3.7 Statutory and Strategic Planning...... 7 3.8 Cultural and Heritage Assets ...... 8 3.9 Visual Amenity and Landscape Values ...... 8 4 Actions ...... 9 4.1 Strategies for protection and enhancement of roadside environmental values ...... 9 4.2 Actions for protection and enhancement of roadside vegetation ...... 10 4.3 Budget ...... 19 4.4 Implementation ...... 20 5 Link to Strategic Documents ...... 21 5.1 Link to Corporate Business Plan ...... 21 5.2 Link to Environmental Management Plan ...... 21 5.3 Link to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) ...... 22 5.4 Legislation ...... 22 6 Importance of roadside vegetation ...... 25 6.1 History ...... 26 6.2 Summary of Roadside Conservation Survey Results ...... 27

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7 Appendices ...... 32 7.1 Appendix 1: Maps of Roadside Conservation Survey Area ...... 33

Figures Figure 1. Sum total of roadside conservation values and the overall conservation status in Shire of Mundaring study area...... 27 Figure 2. Extent of native vegetation in roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area...... 28 Figure 3. Weed infestation along roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area...... 28 Figure 4. Roadside vegetation value as a biological corridor in the Shire of Mundaring study area. ... 29 Figure 5. Predominant adjoining land use in the Shire of Mundaring study area...... 29 Figure 6. Width of vegetation on roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area...... 30

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1 Introduction

1.1 Context Roadsides play a very important role in preserving Western Australia’s unique flora and fauna. In some areas, roadside vegetation is the only lasting example of remnant vegetation in the landscape. As well as the conservation value of the vegetation itself, roadsides also provide habitat and connectivity to other tracts of remnant bushland for native fauna. The protection of roadside vegetation is of particular importance in the south-west of Western Australia due to the natural richness in endemic flora and fauna and the bioregion being recognised as an international biodiversity hotspot. Additionally, roadside vegetation contributes to the character and sense of place within a locality. It can provide opportunities for economic development, through tourism, while also contributing to the aesthetics of a locality. To recognise the value of roadside conservation and in response to community interest, a Road Verge Conservation Committee was formed in Western Australia in 1968 and operated until 1983. In 1985, the Committee reformed as the current Roadside Conservation Committee (RCC). The Committee members are appointed by the Minister for Environment, and the Committee reports to the Minister. Currently, funding for a full-time executive officer is provided by the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and Main Roads Western Australia. The RCC executive is hosted by DPaW. The purpose of this committee is “to coordinate and promote the conservation and effective management of rail and roadside vegetation for the benefit of the environment and the people of Western Australia”. The protection and conservation of roadside vegetation is also of great importance to the local community in the Shire of Mundaring. Many residents chose to live in this locality due to the bushland and rural setting, rich biodiversity and presence of wildlife, while still being close to Perth’s Central Business District (CBD). There is approximately 818km of road reserve vested to the Shire of Mundaring. The Shire is located approximately 35 kilometres east of Perth’s CBD in Western Australia (Figure 1).

Figure 1 – Shire of Mundaring Map

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Road reserves in the Shire of Mundaring, while providing biodiversity, are also subject to diversified use through infrastructure maintenance, providing mobility for residents, development and subdivision, utilities and fire management. This Roadside Conservation Strategy seeks to have a proactive and integrated approach to roadside conservation, while also providing for the appropriate management of the various uses of the road reserve, and capitalise on the potential environmental, social and economic benefits associated with roadside conservation in the Shire of Mundaring. There are many challenges associated with the protection, conservation and enhancement of roadside vegetation. This strategy provides management solutions to address these potential impacts, while giving proactive objectives and action plans to ensure the implantation of the strategy and best practice outcomes for roadside conservation.

1.2 Vision The vision for the Roadside Conservation Strategy is: To protect and enhance the environmental values of the Shire of Mundaring’s roadside vegetation.

1.2.1 Objective The overarching objective for the Roadside Conservation Strategy is: To identify roads in need of protection and value to provide incentive to protect other roads in the shire through: • Conducting an ongoing assessment of roadside conservation in the Shire of Mundaring

• Protecting, maintaining and enhancing local roadside vegetation within the Shire of Mundaring as a conservation asset for future generations • Identifying roads in need of protection and to provide incentive to better protect other roads in the Shire • Ensuring environmental values and attributes within roadsides are protected

• Identifying, protecting and enhancing roadside vegetation for the long term.

1.2.2 Aims: • Land owners are informed of their responsibilities and limitations regarding the road verge; • Consistency and standards are provided to stakeholders involved in roadside works; • Increased education and training is provided to those that undertake works or burning on road verges in order to minimise environmental impacts; • Increase the ability of road verges to act as wildlife corridors through increased connectivity between high conservation value areas; • Protection and maintenance of ‘at risk’ high-medium conservation value road verge; • Renewal of medium or low conservation road verge where it has potential value in aesthetics, tourism or as a wildlife corridor.

1.2.3 Assumptions • That Shire staff will utilise the strategy when working in road verges.

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• Mapping and GIS of the conservation status of roadsides is kept updated to a workable standard. • That Infrastructure, Operations and Environmental staff will assist with the process and provide input to the RCS. • That Utility companies and contractors are receptive of the strategy and its information.

1.3 Responsibility All road reserves are Crown land owned by the state. The land within a road reserve is vested in a managing authority, which is either Main Roads Western Australia or local government; depending on whether the road is a primary distributor or local road. The management of vegetation within that road reserve is the responsibility of that managing authority (ie local roads are managed by the relevant local government body and primary distributor roads are managed by Main Roads Western Australia). Although it is to the discretion of the managing authority as to how they manage the road reserve, they would still need to comply with the relevant legislation. This strategy deals with road reserves that are managed by the Shire of Mundaring and does not include road reserves managed by Main Roads or other local government authorities. According to the Shire of Mundaring’s Geographical Information System (GIS) there is approximately 2,074 hectares of road reserve in the study area, of which 237 hectares is vested in Main Roads and 1,837 hectares is vested in the Shire of Mundaring. In terms of the amount of actual land that requires management, there is approximately 104km of road verge vested in Main Roads and 1,636km vested in the Shire of Mundaring. Main Roads have a responsibility to ensure that their works complies with environmental provisions set out in their clearing permit, or environmental impact assessment. This includes the protection of declared rare flora, threatened or endangered fauna or offset plantings. The Shire of Mundaring isn’t able to actively manage roadsides for environmental enhancement due to resource constraints. Instead, the Shire focuses on maintaining safety issues such as clearing sightlines, removing fallen trees, reducing fuel loads, clearing vegetation along footpaths, weed spray along kerb lines and hardstand areas, isolated removal of noxious weeds and maintaining drainage infrastructure by removing weeds or upgrading drains. Service authorities have powers under their respect Acts to undertake works in the road reserve and only need to notify the LG. When notification is received, the Shire will negotiate with the service authority to establish alignments that minimise vegetation impact whilst meeting the obligations of the service authority.

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2 Threats

Roadside verges are a valuable natural resource, despite this they are: • At risk from land owners and their activities adjacent to or on the verge; • At risk from bushfire prevention strategies; • At risk from public works undertaken on the verge; • Not utilised or appreciated as wildlife corridors; • Unaddressed by any targeted conservation strategies, policies or guidelines.

2.1 Vegetation loss Road reserves serve a number of different functions, which can lead to circumstances where clearing of vegetation is required to facilitate additional functions of the road reserve. The cumulative impact of clearing of native vegetation can place significant pressure on roadside conservation values. This may include clearing to facilitate new roads, upgrade existing roads, providing drainage infrastructure, utility services and bushfire management. Clearing to facilitate such functions is often governed by requirements with varying levels of flexibility. Where safety is the main consideration, often the maximum vegetation clearance is enforced.

2.2 Introduced species Any disturbance to roadside vegetation has the potential to introduce species such as weeds and pathogens. Disturbed roadsides can quickly become colonised by weeds which may out compete native plants. This colonisation can result in a decline of species diversity as introduced species can form a monoculture. Watsonia is a prime example of this as it is able to establish rapidly and overwhelm native shrubs and grasses. Where invasive weeds have colonised drains or watercourses, its seeds are able to be transported downstream spreading the infestation further. A change in composition of species from native plants to invasive weeds also impacts on local fauna that rely on native bushland for food and habitat. In addition to the above, poor road management practices can result in the introduction or spread of Phytophthora dieback. The plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi has had a devastating impact on vegetation in the South-west of WA and continues to threaten over 2000 different plant species. Road construction, earthmoving and dirty vehicles all contribute to the risk of introducing and spreading Phytophthora dieback.

2.3 Fire Fire, both prescribed and naturally occurring, impacts roadside vegetation. Although Western Australia’s flora and fauna have evolved with a tolerance to fire, with some species needing exposure, fire regimes employed today are significantly different to those occurring prior European settlement. The intensity, frequency and seasonality of fire can influence vegetation composition and density. Frequent hazard reduction burns alter diversity of species in favour of those with fire tolerance, to the detriment of non-fire tolerant species. The timing of a burn is also an important consideration. Burning vegetation before it has flowered removes a generation of seeds from the seed bank which reduces the bushland’s ability to recover from fire. Fire Management Plans provide a strategic process for controlled burns along roadsides. Controlled burns should be limited to one side of the road at a time to allow for habitat retention for fauna.

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2.4 Awareness Stakeholder communication The Shire encourages residents to maintain and/or improve their verge area outside their property. However, clear guidance is required to ensure perceived improvements are not detrimental to roadside vegetation. For example, many species considered invasive weeds have been planted on road verges to provide screening, such as eastern states wattles, Victorian tea tree and tagasaste. These species have rapidly colonised large stretches of road verge to the detriment of the endemic species of the locality. A general lack of awareness of roadside conservation values and function is common for both the general community and roadside workers; as a result the integrity of the verge value may be compromised. Through the 1990’s and in 2001 a lot of roadside conservation measures were focused upon within the Shire organisation and within practical parameters became the way Operations Services have conducted their works

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3 Priorities

The Key Focus Areas (KFAs) for the RCS are: 1. Native Vegetation Management 2. Fire Management 3. Habitat and Wildlife Corridors 4. Community Education and Awareness 5. Road construction, maintenance and drainage 6. Installation and Maintenance of Utilities and Services 7. Statutory and Strategic Planning 8. Cultural and Heritage Assets 9. Visual Amenity and Landscape Values

3.1 Native Vegetation Management Key objective: To protect and enhance existing values of native roadside vegetation. Recognition of the value of native roadside vegetation will assist in ensuring its long-term survival. Features that require protection and enhancement include areas that have declared rare flora or fauna and riparian vegetation. Some roadside vegetation may have value for its ability to create linkages between vegetation complexes or because it is relatively free of weed infestation. The Local Biodiversity Strategy has identified areas for protection through assignment of Local Natural Area mapping, roadside vegetation can serve as a valuable linkage between these areas.

3.2 Fire Management Key objective: The management of fire and control burning to ensure preservation of environmental assets. Fire and fuel load accumulation is a natural part of the Jarrah Forest ecosystem. Many local native species rely on fire for their persistence, however poorly managed fire regime can quickly turn a pristine roadside into a weed infested and degraded area. Fire should be managed in such a way as to preserve environmental assets; this requires close co- ordination between DPaW and Shire of Mundaring Fire hazard Inspection Officers and Environmental Services. Co-ordination would focus on ensuring control burns take place at times appropriate for preservation of flora and fauna assemblages, as well as identification of those areas that require active management.

3.3 Habitat and Wildlife Corridors Key objective: Identification of roadsides that offer value as a habitat and/or wildlife corridor and measures being taken to ensure their protection and enhancement. Measures are to be developed that enable identification of roadsides that offer value as a habitat and/or wildlife corridor. These areas can then be targeted for priority protection through the

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development of a register identifying significant/habitat trees, and Green Spot Program initiatives. In addition, revegetation with locally native plants and provision of habitat (e.g. firewood/habitat logs) can be initiated to further enhance existing values.

3.4 Community Education and Awareness Key objective: To continue to provide advice, support and initiatives to encourage community involvement in the recognition and management of roadside biodiversity. The Shire of Mundaring currently communicates with the community through provision of information (e.g. brochures, media releases, new resident packs, Shire webpage updates) and resources (e.g. road signage and Tree Canopy and Understorey Program). The Shire also co-ordinates work by Friends Groups who operate within road reserves and other areas. A key part of work within roadsides is not only ensuring they understand the values of the area, but that they are operating in a safe manner with the necessary equipment and support. The RCS will further enhance the knowledge of community groups in conservation and enhancement of roadsides.

3.5 Road construction, maintenance and drainage Key objective: To ensure that construction, maintenance and drainage works taking place within roadsides are done so with due consideration of existing environmental values to ensure protection of environmental assets. Works that are carried out on roadsides need to be cognisant of existing environmental values, which can be achieved through adequate awareness and education of the various crews involved in the works. Triggers can be developed to allow appropriate communication between interested groups (e.g. Environmental Services and Infrastructure Services); this might be through checklists or availability of mapping data which highlights areas that may require additional safeguards (e.g. erosion control) or assessment. Areas identified as having potential dieback (Phytophthora cinnamomi) should be flagged to ensure the appropriate hygiene is observed (e.g. clean, dieback free materials and machinery hygiene).

3.6 Installation and Maintenance of Utilities and Services Key objective: Provision of communication between Council and utility companies to ensure works carried out within or close to roadsides are done so with due consideration of existing environmental values to ensure protection of environmental assets. Similar to Section 3.5 communication between stakeholders is critical for ensuring that existing environmental values are recognised and preserved. Should works be carried out within roadsides, strategies for reinstatement of vegetation post works should be undertaken in a way which is appropriate to that roadside in co-ordination with Council through the identification of service provider works on verges permits through Infrastructure Services.

3.7 Statutory and Strategic Planning Key objective: Statutory and strategic planning is carried out in consultation with Environmental Services and other stakeholders to ensure the protection and enhancement of roadsides.

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Conditions can be placed on Development Applications and Subdivisions to create improved roadside status and outcomes. Subdivisions should be completed with appropriate permits (e.g. Works on Verge Permit), measures to ensure vegetation reinstatement is carried out (e.g. bonds covering future works), and crossovers are placed in such a ways as to protect environmental assets.

3.8 Cultural and Heritage Assets Key objective: Cultural and Heritage assets within roadsides to be identified and protected. A Cultural and Heritage asset includes Aboriginal and European heritage, recognised and registered assets as well as historic sites that may be identified by the local community. Provision of signage at these locations will assist in their recognition and protection.

3.9 Visual Amenity and Landscape Values Key objective: Recognition of visual amenity and landscape values provided by roadsides. Within the Shire of Mundaring there are recognised flora roads and tourist routes that can be further enhanced and protected, as well as areas that may have the potential for enhancement due to their location (e.g. close to visitors centre or high use parks).

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4 Actions

Roadside Conservation Strategy actions are aimed at protecting existing roadside environmental assets, maintaining roadside environmental assets, minimise disturbance or loss to roadside environmental assets and enhancing roadside environmental values. The information contained in this Strategy can be used by the Shire and stakeholder groups to: - plan roadwork (capital and maintenance) operations to minimise their impact on native plants and animals - strategically prioritise and plan weed control - identify possible Flora Roads which may be used to promote the shire to tourists - apply for grants to fund strategic weed management, revegetation etc. - consider landscape-scale planning (e.g. help identify areas which could be rehabilitated to form a wildlife corridor between large areas of bush, helping animals to move between them) This will improve roadside conservation in the Shire of Mundaring through raising awareness of roadside environmental values and encouraging groups to take an active role in the protection and enhancement of roadside flora and fauna. To achieve this it is envisaged that a Policy will be developed under the RCS which assists in the on- ground identification of the status and values associated with roadside vegetation within the Shire. The Policy will ensure that everything is captured, rather than as a tool to simply identify high value or ‘iconic’ roadsides. It will identify what is at risk, what uses exist, and what can be done to protect and/or enhance roadside vegetation. The Policy will become a useful tool for all levels of land management e.g. Government, council, property owners, planners, etc.

4.1 Strategies for protection and enhancement of roadside environmental values Protection and enhancement of roadside environmental values can be achieved by: • retaining remnant vegetation

• minimising disturbance to existing roadside vegetation • minimising disturbance to soil • preventing the introduction, or controlling weeds. Promote and raise awareness of the conservation value associated with roadside vegetation by: • establishing a register of all Shire roads, highlighting those that are important for conservation • declaring suitable roadsides as Flora Roads • incorporating them into tourist, wildflower and/or scenic drives. Improve roadside sections of medium to low conservation value by: • minimising disturbance caused by machinery, adjoining land practices and incidences of fire

• carrying out a targeted weed control program • retaining remnant trees and shrubs

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• allowing natural regeneration • actively rehabilitating the roadside • encouraging revegetation projects on adjacent land.

4.2 Actions for protection and enhancement of roadside vegetation

4.2.1 Objective: Minimise the loss of native vegetation

Actions Action Indicator Time Service Internal frame Level / Service Resources partnership 1.1 Preparation of an Internal Endorsement of Short – Existing in- Environment, Procedure by Environmental Internal Medium house Infrastructure Services in consultation with Procedure , Community 1-5 years Infrastructure and Safety and Community Safety and Emergency Emergency Management. Management . Preparation and content of the internal procedure is to provide for the following:

• Set practices of referral and consultation between the Shires Environmental Service, Infrastructure Service and Community Safety Services • Review future roadside hazard reduction burn program to ensure hazard reduction targets and roadside conservation values are being met. This should contain assessment of future hazard reduction programs against medium to high

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conservation value roadsides, and investigating where possible alternatives to burning can be used to reduce fuel loads

• Review Infrastructure future works program in relation to the roadside conservation priority mapping 1.2 Ongoing implementation of Effective and Ongoing Existing In- All Services Internal Procedure functional internal house referral process produced. 1.3 Develop fire management Plans developed Ongoing Existing in- Emergency plans for hazard reduction and implemented house Management burns on high conservation in consultation road reserves with Environmental Officer 1.5 Educate residents about Annual fire break Short Existing In- Community alternative hazard reduction notice and House Safety and 1-5 years methods when proposing a associated Emergency $3,000 hazard reduction burn on materials revised Management their verge. to include alternative methods 1.6 Publish brochure detailing Brochure Short Existing in- Environment the importance of roadside published house and 1-5 years vegetation and how to Communicati $2,000 manage it. It will also outline ons Team the rules in regard to clearing on a road verge 1.7 Process satellite images to Initial base layer Medium/o Existing IT, calculate area of vegetation of roadside ngoing additional Environment on road verges. Use this as vegetation capacity al Services 5-8 years base information to develop mapped – revised $600 change mapping over every 3 years number of years. 1.8 Infrastructure Services to Future works Short Existing in- Infrastructure forward Future Works program house and 1-5 years Program to environmental forwarded to Environment staff to assess against environmental roadside conservation priority services mapping.

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1.9 Staff to be made aware of RCC information Medium Existing Infrastructure Roadside Conservation incorporated into Services and 5-8 years Committee’s Handbook of construction Environment Environmental Practice for planning and Road Construction and processes Maintenance Works. 1.10 Major road works conducted Plans developed Ongoing Existing in- Infrastructure in medium to high and implemented house and conservation areas are to Environment have an environmental management plan developed following RCC handbook. 1.11 Prior to commencement of Seeds collected Ongoing External and Environment site works, native seeds are and used in in- house and to be collected and stored as revegetation additional Infrastructure DEC’s Verge Notes - projects capacity Guidelines for managing the $200 harvesting of native flowers, seed and timber from roadsides

Weeds The Shire currently has in place a Weed Control Strategy that prioritises weeds and recommends different control methods. The document does include a general action plan for some reserves within the Shire; however, there is no specific mention of roadside weeds. Before developing a detailed action plan for the management of roadside weeds, it is important to first identify where the weeds are occurring and which weed species are present. This will enable officers to prioritise areas for management. To manage these weeds the Shire should consider allocating additional resources to enable a focused and sustained effort on weed removal program from road reserves, which may involve the development of a roadside conservation team or use of contractors. When hiring contractors, it is also important to ensure that the person undertaking the works is suitable. This guarantees that the works will be to a high standard while being cost effective, as that person knows how to eradicate a certain weed efficiently. To do this, the Shire should develop a list of preferred contractors based on different circumstances, e.g. Watsonia control verses woody weed removal.

4.2.2 Objective: Reduce the occurrence and spread of weeds with in road reserves

Actions Action Indicator Time Frame Service Internal Level / Service Resources partnership 2.1 Review Shire’s Weed Weed Control Short External Community

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Control Strategy to include Strategy reviewed 1-5 years $15,000 Safety, reference to the and modified infrastructure Listed year 2 management of weeds with Environment, on CBP in road verges. Emergency Management 2.2 Map locations of weeds on Weed locations Short Existing Infrastructure, road verges within the Shire mapped and Shire IT and 1-5 years $2,000 – by visual observations and GIS updated environment in-house mobile mapping devices. additional capacity 2.3 Prioritise key weed Database of weed Medium In-house Infrastructure, management locations locations and additional environment 5-8 years based on type of weed, priority created capacity and IT prevalence and impact on surrounding bushland. 2.4 Develop and implement Weed Medium Existing in- Environment weed management plans Management house 5-8 years for highest priority road plans created and reserves implemented 2.5 Create list of preferred Contractor list Short Existing in- Infrastructure contractors to undertake created house and 1-5 years weed management based environment on unique skills 2.6 Present business case for Business case Medium In-house Infrastructure additional resources to formulated and additional and 5-8 years undertake weed submitted during capacity Environment management activities on budget process $150,000 roadsides 2.7 Encourage residents to Noted reduction in Ongoing Existing Environment better manage and enhance roadside weeds their verges by eradicating weeds. 2.8 Develop weeds brochure to Brochure created Short External Environment help residents identify and distributed $1800 common weeds and provide management solutions. 2.9 Continue to seek grants for Grant applications ongoing Existing in- Environment the management of weeds prepared and house in road reserves submitted

Dieback Phytophthora dieback infestations can have a devastating impact on vegetation. Roadside vegetation is particularly susceptible as a road verge is long and narrow resulting in a large surface area that dieback can be introduced to. Furthermore, there is the risk that imported soils used for road or utility works could be infested with P.cinnamomi, introducing it to the neighbouring bushland.

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Incorporating best management practices into project planning and adequate awareness and training can lower the chance of dieback being inadvertently introduced into bushland. This includes the local council, developers, contractors, residents and community groups. The following should be considered when working within a road reserve: • Where practicable, works should be scheduled for the dry summer months • Determine presence of dieback and areas of medium to high risk. These should be clearly demarcated onsite • Minimise soil disturbance • Imported gravel or soil should be free of dieback • Avoid stockpiling soil in vegetated areas • Vehicles and workers should stay within the construction area and avoid vegetated areas • Vehicles should be free of mud and soil before entering or exiting the site. A vehicle wash down area should be used where necessary • Machinery and materials should be stored on a hard surface that does not drain towards vegetation Major disturbances such as construction works is not the only way dieback is spread. It can also spread naturally through the soil and by root-to-root contact. It is therefore important to protect the existing vegetation through the application of phosphite. Due to the amount of vegetation present on roadsides within the Shire, it is important to target certain areas and vegetation types to gain the most benefit. Large Jarrah habitat trees would, for instance, be considered a high priority for phosphite treatment. A very high proportion of roadside vegetation abuts private property. The Shire should continue to encourage residents to borrow DIY dieback injection kits to manage dieback on their road verges. Furthermore, the Shire should consider the purchase of a phosphite spray trailer to enable larger scale dieback treatments.

4.2.3 Objective: Reduce the introduction and spread of dieback in road reserves

Actions Actions Indicators Time Frame Service Internal Level / Service Resources partnership 3.1 Planning developments Dieback conditions Ongoing Existing Planning and that include works to the applied where Environment road reserve are to follow appropriate dieback hygiene best management framework 3.2 Engage the Dieback Completion of Medium External Environment Working Group to conduct dieback awareness and 5-8 years $220pp dieback awareness training training infrastructure for works supervisors and crews

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3.3 Incorporate Dieback Best Templates for Ongoing Existing infrastructure Management Practices into tender documents tender documents for revised to include construction works Best Dieback Management Practices 3.4 Contractors to be given Guidelines provided Ongoing Existing Infrastructure information about dieback prior to $2 each best management commencement of copy practices works 3.5 Overlay roadside Roadside vegetation Short In-house Environment vegetation mapping over mapping cross existing and IT 1-5 years dieback mapping to find checked high conservation roadsides under threat from dieback 3.6 Prepare and implement Reduction in spread Medium In-house Environment dieback management plans of dieback through Additional 5-8 years for high conservation road implementation of capacity reserves plans 3.7 Protect large Jarrah habitat Jarrah trees injected Ongoing External Environment trees through the annually $5,000 application of phosphite 3.8 Continue to promote the Enquiries about Ongoing Existing Environment Shire’s DIY dieback injection kits injection kits for residents received and encourage their use in road verges 3.9 Purchase phosphate trailer Trailer purchased Short In-house Environment to enable community and in use additional 1-5 years groups and residents to capacity undertake wide scale $5,000 dieback treatments of roadside vegetation.

Stakeholder Communication Identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders will enable a consistent approach to roadside conservation. Stakeholders may include: • Local residents • Road managers such as MainRoads • Utility service providers • Community groups

• Government agencies • Local fire brigades

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There are also internal stakeholders within the Shire that have a vesting interest in roadsides, such as: • Environmental staff • Engineering design team • Parks supervisors • Works crews • Community Safety Rangers • Fire Hazard Inspection Officers and Fire Protection Officers • FESA officers Clearly identifying all stakeholders who have an interest in roadside vegetation should be the first priority when planning a project. Doing this early in the process will enable all points of view to be expressed, reducing the likelihood of any conflicts arising during the project. The first step would be to clearly outline the Shire’s position on roadside conservation. This will demonstrate to the community that the Shire values roadside vegetation and will strive to maintain it. This can be achieved by providing information to the public, such as website materials, brochures, fact sheets and guidelines. Communication is a two-way process, so it is equally important that external parties inform the Shire about impending works. This gives the Shire the opportunity to work with the particular group to ensure best management practices are employed.

4.2.4 Objective: Increase communication between stakeholders

Actions Action Indicator Time Frame Service Internal Service Level / partnership Resources 4.1 Identify all stakeholders Stakeholder list Short/ongoing Existing Environment who have an interest in created and kept 1-5 years managing and working up-to-date within road reserves 4.2 Post an article in the Articles posted Medium Existing Environment Shire’s Focus Page and and EHCMP’s Greenpage Communications outlining the importance Team of roadside conservation 4.3 Update Shire website to Website updated Medium Existing Environment include section on and roadside vegetation Communications conservation Team 4.4 Encourage external Notification of Ongoing Existing Infrastructure stakeholders to advise works received, and the Shire on upcoming site visits Environment works to enable the undertaken and

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Shire to comment on comments proposed works and provided where better plan roadside necessary revegetation projects 4.5 Establish memorandum MoU established Medium Existing in- Infrastructure of understanding and adhered to house 5-8 years between the Shire and utility companies agreeing to the importance of roadside vegetation, and an undertaking to follow best management practices where projects come into conflict with roadside vegetation 4.6 Develop environmental Checklist used Short Existing Environment checklist for road and 1-5 years managers environmental officer consulted with

Policy and Guidelines The Shire of Mundaring is currently lacking a clear policy on the protection of roadside vegetation. A Roadside Conservation Policy would be broken down into the following sections: • Policy provisions for the protection of roadside vegetation

o Roadsides that have been assigned a conservation value would have specific requirements for the retention of vegetation

o These would also be used in the assessment of planning applications, such as minor developments, subdivisions and structure plans • The requirements for verge reinstatement and revegetation

o Outline when revegetation of a road verge would be required • Standards for street trees and verge treatments

o Design standards for residential and commercial developments in terms of landscaping • Criteria for the nomination and management of Flora Roads • Significant tree register

o A database of significant trees based on their habitat value, importance to the landscape or historical importance A policy will give better direction to officers when assessing planning applications, giving advice to external customers and investigating non-compliance. One important part of this policy would be to expand the Shire’s Flora Roads. The Roadside Conservation Committee defines flora roads as “those roads which have conservation value owing to

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the vegetation growing within the reserve”. The aim of these roads is to encourage road managers to protect and conserve roadside vegetation of high conservation value. Flora Roads also highlight high conservation roadside vegetation to the community and increases tourism in the area. The following should be taken into consideration when nominating a flora road: • Vegetation within the roadside must predominately be native • The vegetation should be in close a natural state as possible. This means a good representation of understorey, middle story and canopy species • The vegetation may be the only remnant vegetation remaining in the landscape Once a Flora Road is established, the RCC will provide two tourists signs to indicate where the road starts and finishes. Maps and brochures can also be given to the Mundaring Tourist Centre to promote the flora roads of the Shire.

4.2.5 Objective: Incorporate roadside conservation into the planning framework

Actions Actions Indicators Time Frame Service Internal Level / Service Resources partnership 5.1 Draft a Roadside draft competed Medium Existing in- Environment Conservation Policy house and Planning 5-8 years 5.2 Roadside Conservation Comments Medium Existing Environment Policy to go before received and any 5-8 years Environmental Advisory necessary Committee and Council changes to policy forum for comment made 5.3 Council to adopt Roadside Policy adopted by Medium Existing Environment Conservation Policy Council and Planning 5-8 years 5.4 Develop a clear compliance Process Medium Existing Planning process for the investigation developed and 5-8 years of illegal vegetation removal compliance issues on road verges. investigated. 5.5 Create significant tree Significant tree Short Existing Planning, IT, register to protect significant register created Additional Environment 1-5 years trees based on habitat and maintained capacity value, importance to the landscape or cultural value 5.6 Undertake roadside survey List of possible Medium Existing Environment to determine suitable Flora Flora Roads 5-8 years Roads based on high created species and structural diversity

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5.7 Submit nominated Flora Advice received Medium Existing Environment Roads to Roadside from Roadside and Planning 5-8 years Conservation Committee for Conservation their consideration Committee 5.8 Raise community Signs provided by Long External Environment awareness about Shire flora RCC erected. $1400

roads through the use of Brochures signage and tourist produced and brochures distributed through Mundaring Tourist Centre 5.9 Nominated Flora Roads Vegetation quality Ongoing In-house Infrastructure receive priority management maintained, Additional and to maintain their high minimal weed capacity Environment ecological and tourist value intrusion 5.10 Review current set of Review completed Short In-house Infrastructure guidelines relating to and gaps existing and 1-5 years landscaping and identify Environment

gaps relating to verge areas 5.11 Continue to meet Clearing permits Ongoing In-house Infrastructure requirements of EP Act obtained where Existing Environment (Clearing Regulations) necessary and Planning

4.3 Budget Implementing Roadside Conservation Strategy actions requires resources and the following actions will need to be listed for future consideration in the Shire’s long term financial plan and annual budgeting process:

Action Approx. Cost Description 1.5 $3000 Reprint of colour booklets 1.6 $2000 Design and printing 1.7 $600 Ikonos satellite images 1.11 $200 Seed collecting by volunteers, cost of food, drinks and equipment 2.1 $2700 EMRC Officer time 2.2 $2140 $640 officer time + $1500 mobile mapping device 2.6 $150 000 2FTE @ $52 000 + equipment 2.8 $1800 Design and printing

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2.9 +$15 000 Grant allocations 3.2 $220 pp Basic dieback training 3.4 $2ea 10 page @ 20c a page 3.7 $5000 Dieback consultant time @ approx $100- 120/hr 3.9 $5000 Trailer, 100L tank 5.8 $1400 Design and printing

The initial cost of implementing this plan is approximately $174 060. There will be a running cost of approximately $105 000 each year, which is required to employ a full time roadside conservation team. Shire staff will carry out the majority of the plan with the assistance of external contactors and consultants.

4.4 Implementation Environmental Services will co-ordinate the implementation of this strategy and it will be reviewed and actions revised where necessary. The Shire of Mundaring’s Corporate Business Plan (CBP) 2015/16 – 2018/19 has listed $15,000 in 2017/2018 to assist in resources to implement this strategy. The above highlighted items in the table can be prioritised to be completed during that time. This will be written into the internal Project Plan process to assist with timely implementation involving all services required to assist.

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5 Link to Strategic Documents

5.1 Link to Corporate Business Plan Mundaring 2026 – a sense of space a sense of place is the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan (SCP). Community engagement for the Strategic Community Plan 2016- 2026 conducted in October 2015 to February 2016 identified the ‘natural environment’ as one of four equal key priority areas, along with governance, community and built environment. The Shire of Mundaring’s Corporate Business Plan (CBP) 2015/16 – 2018/19 is a pivotal document that describes how the Shire will give effect to the Strategic Community Plan (SCP) over the next four years. The SCP reflects the community’s aspirations for the next ten years, while the CBP shows how the Shire of Mundaring will apply its resources and skills over the next four years towards the SCP implementation. The CBP lists strategy and planning priorities within each of the services areas including projects to be implemented over the next four years. The Roadside Conservation Strategy (RCS) is listed under the Environmental Service plan and Natural Environment theme.

Theme Year 1 Year 2 (17/18) Year 3 Year 4 (19/20) (16/17) (18/19) Reserves Assessment Wildlife Corridor Strategy Strategy review

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Environment Roadside Conservation

Strategy

Weed Strategy review

5.2 Link to Environmental Management Plan The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 2012 – 2022 aims to guide the Shire’s environmental management activities over ten years in order to protect and enhance the local environment. The Vision for the EMP is to establish a sustainable Shire that demonstrates our corporate and community commitment to the environment and reflects our responsibility to its natural assets for future generations. The EMP identifies six Key Focus Areas (KFAs) based on the themes identified in the 2008 State of Environment Report. The six KFAs are: • Atmosphere and Climate Change • Biodiversity • Heritage • Human Impact • Land • Water.

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Each of the KFA includes a background summary, impacts, legislative context, policy linkage, objectives and actions required. Table 3 in the EMP outlines the relationship between the Biodiversity KFA and the requirement for a Roadside Conservation Strategy. The objectives of the Biodiversity KFAs are: i) to protect, enhance and conserve bushland areas managed by the Shire; and ii) to work with state government agencies and private land holders to protect, enhance and conserve non-Shire managed bushland areas. The first objective, listed above, include the protection, enhancement and conservation of bushland verges or roadsides; which is land vested to the Shire of Mundaring. One of the actions to be completed relating to Biodiversity (table 16, point 2.23) is to develop and implement a Roadside Conservation Strategy. This action has a medium timeframe and priority, responsibility is Environment and Engineering, partnership with EAC and the key performance indicator as the strategy completed.

5.3 Link to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) The Shire’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) consists of up to fifteen members from the community, local Friends Groups and elected Council members. The committee meets once a month to discuss matters of an environmental nature that affect the Shire and the community. The EAC’s Terms of Reference are: • To advise Council on community opinion and attitude on environmental issues within the Shire of Mundaring • To work within the community to encourage an environmental ethic • To consider and provide recommendations to Council on any matter referred to it by Council • To, subject to Council direction, conduct functions and activities involving the community to create environmental awareness, canvass issues and/or gain community opinion it deems necessary.

The EAC members have a direct interest in the development and implementation of a Roadside Conservation Strategy.

5.4 Legislation Road management in Western Australia is governed by the following relevant legislation: • The Commissioner of Main Roads has responsibility for roads in Western Australia as set out in the Main Roads Act 1930 and the Road Traffic Act 1974 (including the Road Traffic Code 2000). • Local governments have responsibility for roads as defined in the Local Government Act 1995. Below is a list of legislation and planning frameworks relevant to this Roadside Conservation Strategy.

Federal Level i) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

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The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government's central piece of environmental legislation. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places, defined in the Act as matters of national environmental significance. The Act is administered by the Federal Department of the Environment (formerly Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities). Any proposal that could have a significant impact on the environment (i.e. those matters listed under the EPBC Act) is required to be referred to the Minister for the Environment. Within the Shire of Mundaring there are 29 Threatened Species, six Migratory Species, two Threatened Ecological Communities and one National Heritage Place listed as Matters of National Environmental Significance. Of these 29 Threatened Species, five are bird species, six are mammal species, and 18 are plant species. Of the six Migratory Species, one is a marine bird, two are terrestrial species, and three are wetland species. Many of these listed species rely on specific habitat requirements and have the potential to occur within roadsides.

State Level i) Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 The Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 provides for the listing of threatened native plants and threatened native animals that need to be specially protected because they are under identifiable threat of extinction, are rare, or otherwise in need of special protection. The Act is administered by the Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) (formerly Department of Environment and Conservation). Under the Act there are 46 taxa having a priority conservation status and 21 specially protected (threatened) fauna in the Shire of Mundaring. Many of these listed species rely on specific habitat requirements and have the potential to occur within roadsides. ii) Environmental Protection Act 1986 The Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) is the primary legislative Act dealing with the protection of the environment in Western Australia. It provides for an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution and environmental harm, for the conservation, preservation, protection, enhancement and management of the environment and for matters incidental to or connected with the above. Under this act, all clearing of native vegetation requires a permit unless it is for an exempt purpose. The requirements for a permit are outlined in Schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004. The Act is administered by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) (formerly Department of Environment and Conservation). iii) Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 The Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 provides for the better protection and management of certain public lands and waters, and the flora and fauna thereof. The Act is administered by the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) (formerly Department of Environment and Conservation). iv) Land Administration Act 1997 The Land Administration Act 1997 provides the legislative framework which is used in the dedication and management of roads. Within the Shire of Mundaring, road reservations are commonly created through subdivision of freehold land, whereby the land is vested to the Local Government for management. v) Directions 2031 and Beyond & Outer Metropolitan Perth and Peel Sub-regional Strategy

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These two documents set out broad planning strategies for the long-term development of the Perth Metropolitan area. These documents include an urban expansion program, which seeks to ensure urban growth occurs at the right time and in the right locations. With the exception of what has already been zoned urban and urban deferred under the Metropolitan Regional Scheme, there is minimal land being investigated for future urban use. The two main urban developments that will greatly impact on the natural environment are the North Parkerville and North Stoneville Townsites. These documents discuss the future expansion of major transport routes which has relevance to roadside conservation in the study area. These include the Perth-Adelaide Highway and the Hills Spine Route. vi) Metropolitan Regional Scheme The Metropolitan Region Scheme is the overarching planning document that guides development and zoning of land in the Perth Metropolitan Area. It divides the metropolitan area into broad zones and reserves and guides what is set out in local planning schemes. The Shire of Mundaring is located over the rural urban interface, which is roughly delineated by the Darling Scarp. Lack of reticulated sewer, transport corridors and difficult terrain, limits urban zoning to the Swan Coastal Plain and around town centres.

Local Level i) Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme No.4 The Shire of Mundaring’s Local Planning Strategy (LPS) and Local Planning Scheme No.4 (LPS4) were gazetted in February 2014. These two documents increase the level of environmental protection of local natural areas through more stringent clearing provisions and development setbacks. LPS4 also sets out detailed zones and reserves across the Shire of Mundaring, and scheme provisions regulate the subdivision of land and developments. Prior to LPS4, Town Planning Scheme No.3 (TPS3) was the current local planning document that guided development in the Shire of Mundaring. TPS3 was in operation from 1994 to early 2014. In 1999, the Shire of Mundaring commenced a review of TPS3 which bought into existence the new Local Planning Strategy (LPS) and Local Planning Scheme No.4 (LPS4). ii) Local Biodiversity Strategy In early 2010, Shire of Mundaring Council resolved to adopt a Local Biodiversity Strategy (LBS). The purpose of the LBS is to protect, manage and/or retain local natural areas that are not included in conservation estates. Although this strategy is not a statutory document, it has been integrated into the Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme No. 4. iii) Thoroughfares Local Law – (Activities on Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law) This law sets out the permissible uses of a verge area, including the removal of vegetation. iv) Rate Payers Use of Natural Bush Reserves Policy Like the Thoroughfares Local Law, this policy details some of the permissible uses of a verge area, including burning off and parking.

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6 Importance of roadside vegetation

The RCS highlights the importance of roadside vegetation and outlines key issues that threaten the persistence of valuable roadside vegetation both now and into the future. The RCS seeks to identify roads, vested to the Shire of Mundaring, which exhibit environmental values that are in need of protection, enhancement and maintenance. Much of the Shire’s roadsides contain environmental features and vegetation that are worthy of protection due to the rich biodiversity and ecological corridor they provide for many local fauna species.

Last representation of vegetation Approximately 8000 species of native flora are thought to occur within the south-west of WA, of which approximately 70% are locally endemic. Extensive clearing over the last two hundred years has had an irreversible impact to native vegetation within this region. Of the 25,091,622ha of original bushland across WA’s agricultural zone, only 30% remains. This large-scale clearing has resulted in fragmented native vegetation communities, which in some cases has left mosaics of man-made biological islands. In some areas, remnant vegetation within the road reserve is the only remaining vegetation left in the landscape, which has provided a refuge for threatened and endangered plant species that may not be found anywhere else. Fifty-three percent of Declared Rare Flora (DRF) has at least one population on a roadside and three species are known only to exist in roadside populations. Within the Shire of Mundaring, there are four known locations of DRF occurring in road reservations.

Connecting Bushland Remnants Extensive clearing across the south-west has resulted in a highly fragmented landscape, with only small pockets of remnant vegetation remaining. Vegetation corridors contained within road reserves serve to connect these remnant pockets, allowing the movement of fauna and biological material (plant seeds, pollen etc.) between larger areas of native bush. Some pockets of remnant bush are too small to support a population of fauna; however an area can support a native fauna population when linked via roadside vegetation corridors. Habitat for Native Fauna Roadside vegetation provides habitat to native fauna, particularly in areas where vegetation is scarce. The Shire of Mundaring contains approximately 207 species of native fauna, seventeen of which are listed as threatened or priority fauna under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and sixteen listed as threatened under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Three of these threatened species are Calyptorhynchus banksia naso (Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo), Calyptorhynchus baudinii (Baudin’s Black Cockatoo) and Calyptorhynchus latirostris (Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo). These birds rely on large hollows in trees for habitat, including those found in road reserves. Aesthetics and Human Health Part of the attraction to the Mundaring Shire is the “hills lifestyle” and connection to nature. Vegetated roadsides provide screening to development and reinforce the natural/rural aesthetic of the hills. Research has also shown that vegetated road reserves reduce stress when driving. Roadsides containing a high level of flowering shrubs can also be utilised in an economic capacity, in attracting tourists to the region. Roadside vegetation also provides windbreaks and stock shelter for adjoining landowners, as a well as providing shade for to reducing the urban heat island effect.

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6.1 History

6.1.1 Roadside Conservation Survey and Report

Background of survey In September 2007, the Shire of Mundaring, with assistance from the Roadside Conservation Committee (RCC), undertook a roadside survey and mapping program to determine the conservation status of roadsides within the Shire. The survey was conducted between September and November 2007 and recorded information about and mapped high, medium and low quality native vegetation areas and weeds on the roadside. The study area only included non-urban roads. See Appendix 1 for maps of the survey area and the roadside conservation values.

Survey Methodology Roadside surveys were undertaken in a vehicle, where the passenger recorded roadside attributes using a held-held personal computer. The survey information was then returned to the Roadside Conservation Committee where it was analysed and mapped. The methods for assessing conservation values were based on the document Assessing Roadsides: A Guide for Rating Conservation Value. The process involved scoring against pre-defined attributes, which combined, formed the overall conservation status. The following six attributes were used to measure conservation value:

• Structure of native vegetation on roadside;

• Extent of native vegetation along roadside;

• Number of native species;

• Level of weed infestation;

• Value as a biological corridor; and

• Predominant adjoining land use. Each of those 6 attributes was given a score between 0 to 2 points. Their combined score then provided a conservation value score ranging between 0 – 12. The conservation value corresponded to a category which represented the roadside’s overall conservation status, as summarised below: Conservation Value Conservation Status Colour Code

9 – 12 High Dark Green

7 – 8 Medium High Light Green

5 – 6 Medium Low Dark Yellow

0 – 4 Low Light Yellow To increase the usability of the data, the following attributes were also assessed during the survey. Note: these did not contribute to the conservation value score. • Width of road reserve • Presence of utilities/disturbances • General comments • Presence of 6 nominated weeds (African Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula); Bridal Creeper (Asparagus asparagoides); Flinders Range Wattle (Acacia iteaphylla); Tagasaste

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(Chamaecytisus palmensis); Watsonia (Watsonia sp.); and Flaxleaf Broom (Genista linifolia)) • Presence of Jarrah habitat trees.

A total of approximately 234.7km of roads were surveyed and assessed of the potential 1636km of roadside vested to the Shire of Mundaring. The area surveyed represents the majority of non-urban roads. The full results of this survey are contained in Appendix 2.

6.2 Summary of Roadside Conservation Survey Results Below is a summary of the results from the Roadside Conservation Survey. Roadside Conservation Status The roadside conservation values and the overall conservation status of the surveyed roadsides in Shire of Mundaring were based on six attributes, these being: structure of native vegetation on roadside, extent of native vegetation along roadside, number of native species, level of weed infestation, value as a biological corridor, and predominant adjoining land use.

29.3% 25.6%

120.2km Conservation 137.6km Status High (9-12) Medium-high (7-8) Medium-low (5-6) Low (0-4) 66.8km 111.9km

14.2% 30.9%

Figure 1. Sum total of roadside conservation values and the overall conservation status in Shire of Mundaring study area.

Extent of Native Vegetation Cover The extent of native vegetation refers to the density of the roadside vegetation and takes into account the presence of disturbances such as weeds. The percentage cover excludes weed presence in the percentage cover estimate.

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30.6% 17.2% Native Vegetation Cover 80.8km 143.7km Over 80% 20% - 80% Less than 20%

245.0km

52.2%

Figure 2. Extent of native vegetation in roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area.

Weed Infestation The level of weed infestation along the surveyed roadsides varied from light (less than 20% cover) to heavy (greater than 80% cover).

21.7% Weed cover

Light <20%

101.9km Medium 20-80% Heavy >80% 224.7km

142.8km 47.9%

30.4%

Figure 3. Weed infestation along roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area.

Value as Biological Corridor This characteristic considered the presence of four attributes: connection of uncleared areas; presence of flowing shrubs; presence of large trees with hollows, and presence of hollow logs.

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Value as Biological 23.2% Corridor High 108.8km Medium Low 203.4km

43.3% 157.2km

33.5%

Figure 4. Roadside vegetation value as a biological corridor in the Shire of Mundaring study area.

Predominant Adjoining Land Use The predominant land use adjoining the surveyed roadsides varied greatly. The adjoining land use can impact significantly on the status of the roadside due to the edging effect and associated works of that land use.

8.2km Predominant Adjoining Land Use 38.5km Agricultural: Completely Cleared Agricultural: Scattered vegetation 175.4km 118.2km Uncleared native vegetation Drain

Plantation of non-natives

Railway 103.0km Urban or Industrial 21.9km 2.2km Other 2.1km

Figure 5. Predominant adjoining land use in the Shire of Mundaring study area.

Width of Vegetated Road Reserve The width of vegetated roadside was recorded by selecting one of four categories: 1-5 metres, 5-20 metres, over 20 metres in width or unknown. The left and right hand sides were recorded independently, and then combined to establish the total figures.

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13.3% 1.4% Width of 6.5km 62.6km vegetated roadside 5.8% 1-5 m 27.3km 5-20 m Over 20 m Unknown

373.0km

79.5%

Figure 6. Width of vegetation on roadsides in the Shire of Mundaring study area.

Roadside Conservation Value Categories High conservation value roadsides are those with a score between 9 and 12, and generally display the following characteristics: • intact natural structure consisting of a number of layers, i.e. ground, shrub, tree layers; • extent of native vegetation greater than 80%, i.e. little or no disturbance; • high diversity of native flora, i.e. greater than 20 different species; • few weeds, i.e. less than 20% of the total plants; and • high value as a biological corridor, i.e. may connect uncleared areas, contain flowering shrubs, tree hollows and/or hollow logs for habitat.

Medium-high conservation value roadsides are those with a score between 7 and 8, and generally have the following characteristics: • generally intact natural structure, with one layer disturbed or absent; • extent of native vegetation between 20 and 80%; • medium to high diversity of native flora, i.e. between 6 and 19 species; • few to half weeds, i.e. between 20 and 80% of the total plants; and • medium to high value as a biological corridor.

Medium-low conservation value roadsides are those with a score between 5 and 6, and generally have the following characteristics: • natural structure disturbed, i.e. one or more vegetation layers absent; • extent of native vegetation between 20 and 80%; • medium to low diversity of native flora, i.e. between 0 and 5 species; • half to mostly weeds, i.e. between 20-80% of total plants; and • medium to low value as a biological corridor.

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Low conservation value roadsides are those with a score between 0 and 4, and generally have the following characteristics: • no natural structure i.e. two or more vegetation layers absent; • low extent of native vegetation, i.e. less than 20%; • low diversity of native flora, i.e. between 0 and 5 different species; • mostly weeds, i.e. more than 80% of total plants, or ground layer totally weeds; and • low value as a biological corridor.

Conservation Status The conservation status category indicates the combined conservation value of roadsides surveyed in the Shire of Mundaring. Roadside sections of high conservation value covered 25.6% (120.1km) of the roadsides surveyed. Medium-high conservation value roadsides accounted for 30.9% (144.9km) of the total surveyed, medium-low conservation roadside covered 14.2% (66.8km) of the total roadsides surveyed. Roadsides of low conservation value occupied 29.3% (137.6km) of the roadsides surveyed.

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7 Appendices

Appendix 1 - Maps of Roadside Conservation Survey Area

Appendix 2 – Roadside Vegetation and Conservation Values in the Shire of Mundaring.

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7.1 Appendix 1: Maps of Roadside Conservation Survey Area These maps show the Roadside Conservation Value assigned to each road surveyed in the Shire of Mundaring.

Glen Forrest

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Parkerville

Mundaring

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Chidlow

Wooroloo

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Overall Shire of Mundaring map.

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10.5 Corporate Business Plan – 2016 Final Annual Project Report

File Code OR.CMA 16 Author Jan Byers, Organisational Development Officer Senior Employee Megan Griffiths, Director Strategic and Community Services Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

Council adopted the CBP for the period 2015/16-2018/19 on 14 June 2015. The CBP contains a range of strategy and planning priorities to be implemented on a yearly basis. Council receive quarterly reports about the implementation of these priorities. The purpose of reporting is to provide an internal review and monitoring function that allows the Shire to respond to change through a systematic reporting process.

This final annual project report notes all completed, on schedule, deferred, behind schedule and changes to project due dates as highlighted.

It is recommended that Council notes the Annual Project Report 1 June 2015 – 30 June 2016 as shown at ATTACHMENT 12 and endorses the change of due dates for a number of projects which will be carried forward into the next reporting year.

BACKGROUND

Section 5.56 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) “Planning for the Future” requires a local government to plan for the future of the district and to make plans in accordance with the regulations. Regulations came into effect 1 July 2013 requiring all local governments in Western Australia to have developed and adopted a Strategic Community Plan (SCP) and a Corporate Business Plan supported and informed by resourcing and delivery strategies.

These plans will drive the development of each local government’s Annual Budget and through a process of continuous improvement local governments should be better able to plan for and meet the needs of their communities.

The reporting element is the process by which local government informs the community and statutory bodies on its progress in delivering services, projects and other operations to meet the community’s short term, medium term and long term aspirations.

Section 5.53 of the Act requires the Annual Report to contain an overview of the plan for the future of the district, including major initiatives that are proposed to commence or to continue in the next financial year.

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STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Section 5.56 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires a local government to plan for the future of its district in accordance with any regulations made.

Regulation 19DA of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 sets out the requirements for preparing, adopting, reviewing and modifying the Corporate Business Plan.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

RISK IMPLICATIONS

Nil

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Nil

COMMENT

Listed in the 2016 reporting year the Shire had a total of 67 projects which have been regularly reported upon. The overall outcome of these projects is as follows:

Complete 35 On Schedule 19 Behind Schedule 9 Deferred 4

Explanatory notes are provided in the ATTACHMENT 12 where projects are noted as behind schedule or deferred.

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VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

COUNCIL DECISION C9.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Bertola Seconded by: Cr Perks

That Council notes the Annual Project Report 1 June 2015 – 30 June 2016 shown at ATTACHMENT 12 and endorses the change of due dates for those projects highlighted in the attachment which are to be carried forward into the 2016-17 reporting year.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Report 10.5

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Annual Project Report – 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

Cancelled, Deferred, On Hold Complete On Schedule Behind Schedule

1. Valued Natural Environment

Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments IS Mundaring Sculpture Park Upgrade 01/03/2016 30/06/2016 99 Behind The only outstanding item is installation of two signs which were Schedule delayed in manufacturing and due to recent wet weather. This project will be completed by 19/07/2016. Larger waste bins impact study 01/07/2015 10/05/2016 100 Complete Assist EMRC investigate secondary 01/07/2015 02/07/2016 95 Behind EMRC in control of this process. EMRC has advised its tender will waste disposal options Schedule not be advertised until late July 2016. Amended due date of 29/07/2016 Bugle Tree Creek drainage - 06/07/2015 24/06/2016 100 Complete system - review detail into construction plans SS Roadside Conservation Strategy - 30/05/2016 31/07/2016 75 On Schedule draft

2. Balanced Development Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments IS/SCS Mundaring Indoor Recreation 01/07/2016 31/08/2017 48.5 On Schedule Centre Deliver the following 2015/16 01/07/2015 30/06/2016 100 Complete capital works programs to a IS minimum of 80% expenditure per program Mundaring Town Centre Sewerage 01/07/2015 30/10/2015 100 Complete SS Capacity Allocation Study. Sub regional Structure Plan 01/07/2015 30/09/2015 100 Complete

Submission Helena Valley Urban Expansion 22/10/2015 30/06/2017 50 On Schedule

Strategy Access Strategy for Bushfire Prone 01/03/2016 30/06/2016 95 Behind Due to council requesting a further report on the community Areas Schedule engagement proposed the due date will need to be amended to 30/10/2016.

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Annual Project Report – 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

3. Thriving Community Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments Mundaring Town Centre 01/07/2015 30/06/2017 19 On Schedule SS Revitalisation Plan Harry Riseborough Oval - female 27/07/2015 28/02/2017 45 On Schedule IS change rooms Boya Community Hub and Boya 24/09/2016 31/03/2017 47.88 On Schedule

Oval Mt Helena (Elsie Austin) Oval 17/08/2015 31/05/2016 100 Complete

social room redevelopment Darlington Hall accessible works 03/08/2015 13/04/2017 30 On Schedule

design Balfour Road sub works depot 30/09/2015 26/08/2016 70 Behind Works were delayed due to an unplanned need to circulate and relocation Schedule obtain feedback on location and design options with internal staff

stakeholders before presenting to Council. New due date proposed is 30/09/2016. Design Service documentation 30/01/2016 24/06/2016 90 Behind Review of draft documentation has taken longer than expected due to processes - review and implement Schedule a requirement to attend to other strategic items. Proposed new due date is 29/07/2016. Facilitate endorsement of funding 06/07/2016 14/06/2016 75 Behind New due date of 30/09/2016 required while efforts continue to assist strategy and concept plan for Schedule the community group with their timeframes to get this project

community led Darlington pavilion progressed and funding secured. project Emergency Preparedness Officer - 01/07/2015 29/04/2016 100 Complete SCS funding and partners secured Bushfire recovery activities 01/07/2015 14/06/2016 100 Complete Business model for Lake 21/08/2015 23/10/2015 100 Complete Leschenaultia Café/Kiosk/campgrounds Review Provision of Toy Libraries 10/11/2015 30/06/2016 100 Complete Lake Leschenaultia Capital Asset 20/01/2016 13/12/2016 90 On Schedule Master Plan and Management Model Trails website Upgrade 31/05/2016 10/06/2016 100 Complete Midvale Hub (Eastern Region Deferred Council endorsed deferral of this project on (C10.11.15).

Family Day Care) upgrade

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Annual Project Report – 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

4. Respected civic leadership Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments Customer service charter/ Deferred Council endorsed deferral of this project CC11.05.16). CS standard / model review - approach and methodology Develop methodology and Deferred Council endorsed deferral of this project (C23.06.16). approach to a review of

Organisation functions and structure Develop positions paper(s) and 11/01/2016 31/08/2016 80 On Schedule undertake community consultation regarding ward review, number of elected members, method of electing President/district/designation and name Governance Framework - Develop 01/06/2015 30/06/2016 100 Complete

and endorse Customer Action Request System - 01/06/2015 01/07/2015 100 Complete

implement for planning and OSH OSH Module of Authority- 01/07/2015 360/09/2015 100 Complete

implement Seek advice on potential impact to 01/07/2015 01/07/2015 100 Complete borrowing capacity of EMRC Secondary Waste Facility Sharepoint 2013 Upgrade 01/07/2015 10/06/2016 100 Complete Processes to ensure HR strategies 19/08/2015 19/08/2015 100 Complete

integration with CBP - develop HR Process Review - methodology 27/08/2015 31/08/2015 100 Complete

and plan - develop Undertake review of Audit and 08/09/2015 08/09/2015 100 Complete Governance Committee and Risk Management Committee terms of reference to focus on risk oversight responsibility of council Standing Orders including meeting 08/09/2015 09/02/2016 100 Complete

process - Review

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Annual Project Report – 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

4. Respected civic leadership Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments Risk Management Framework 01/10/2015 30/09/2016 20 On Schedule CS Training Knowledge Management and Deferred Council endorsed deferral of this project to year 3 (18/19) of CBP. Succession Planning -methodology (C10.05.16). and project framework IT Infrastructure Upgrade 10/10/2015 01/09/2016 80 On Schedule HRM modules implemented from 13/10/2015 30/12/2016 50 On Schedule

Authority and APS Engage Internal Audit and Develop 19/10/2015 29/02/2016 100 Complete

audit program Induction and professional 19/10/2015 18/12/2015 100 Complete development program for Elected Members Review the terms of reference for 01/12/2015 08/12/2015 100 Complete

the OSH Committee Corporate Register Review 29/02/2016 30/09/2016 10 On Schedule ICT Plan - Review 01/02/2016 31/08/2016 80 On Schedule Prepare Annual budget for adoption 09/02/2016 12/04/2016 100 Complete Property Investment Portfolio and 01/03/2016 31/08/2016 20 On Schedule

Strategy Review Biennial Staff Survey 01/04/2016 31/05/2016 100 Complete Coordinate review of LTFP for 14/05/2016 31/05/2016 100 Complete

period 2016/17 onwards Workforce Plan - Review and 14/06/2016 14/06/2016 100 Complete

update New Chart of Accounts 02/05/2016 30/06/2017 5 On Schedule Street tree crew delivery model 07072015 28/02/2016 100 Complete IS review Fair Value work integrate into asset 07/09/2015 29/07/2016 80 Behind Due to information validation and inventory structure being more inventory Schedule complicated that preliminary assessment indicated. Proposed new due date is 30/09/2016. Corporate Asset Management 03/08/2015 30/06/2016 100 Complete

Strategy

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Annual Project Report – 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

4. Respected civic leadership Directorate Start Date Due Date % Complete Status Comments SS Adopt local heritage list 01/07/2015 30/03/2016 100 Complete Eastern Catchment Management 01/10/2015 30/06/2016 100 Complete Assessment concluded that Shire should remain with existing Plan (EMRC) and review of service program for 2016/2017. model Develop Community Engagement 16/05/2016 09/08/2016 95 On Schedule Second draft discussed at Council Forum 18 July 16 SCS Informing Strategy Listed for Council meeting in August 2016. Effectiveness and efficiency 10/09/2015 13/05/2016 100 Complete

program IPRF- develop timelines, flowcharts 24/08/2015 31/07/2016 95 On schedule and detailed OPs to guide

development to Intermediate and Advance Standard Corporate Promotions Strategy 01/11/2015 12/07/2016 95 Behind Councillor feedback on original draft provided at 16 May 2016 Council Schedule Forum extended duration of this project. Since 30 June, staff changes have also extended duration of project. Updated draft to be discussed at Council Forum September 2016 prior to proposed adoption by Council in October 2016. Biennial Community Perceptions 01/12/2015 31/03/2016 100 Complete

Survey Develop Corporate Business Plan 30/05/2016 13/06/2016 95 Behind Original CBP presented to Special Council meeting 28 June 2016. Schedule Council Decision (SC3.06.16) was to defer the adoption of the Shire’s key financial documents – the Long Term Financial Plan, the Corporate Business Plan and the Annual Budget. A revised CBP to be presented to Council 26 July 2016. Develop/review and implement the 01/07/2015 30/04/2016 100 Complete following lobbying and advocacy plans to coordinate access to State CS and Federal Government decision makers to enable Council to influence key decisions affecting the Shire Develop stakeholder relationship 01/07/2015 31/07/2016 95 On Schedule SCS management plan Review Strategic Community Plan 14/09/2015 12/04/2016 100 Complete

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10.6 Financial Activity Statement – June 2016

File Code: FI.RPA Author Stanislav Kocian, Manager Finance & Governance Senior Employee Paul O’Connor, Director Corporate Services Disclosure of Any Interest Nil

SUMMARY

The monthly financial statements disclose the Shire’s financial position as at 30 June 2016.

The closing budget position as at 30 June 2016 is a surplus of $3,320,925 compared to a surplus of $1,773,841 in the original budget adopted by Council (SC7.06.15). The mid-year budget review forecast a closing budget surplus of $1,685,849 (C8.02.16). The 2016/17 annual budget forecast an opening budget position of $3,298,762.

Council should note that the year-end figures in this report are yet to be audited and may be subject to further year-end adjustments.

BACKGROUND

The monthly financial report is presented in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996.

A statement of financial activity and any accompanying documents are to be presented to the Council at an ordinary meeting of the Council within two months after the end of the month to which the statement relates.

The Statement of Financial Activity Report summarises the Shire’s operating activities and non-operating activities.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Regulation 34(1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 requires a local government to prepare each month a statement of financial activity.

Regulation 34(2) requires the statement of financial activity to report on the sources and applications of funds, as set out in the annual budget.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Financial implications are in accordance with the approved reporting material variances (C5.06.15) of:

• (+) or (-) $50,000 or 10%, whichever is the greater for Revenue; and

• (+) or (-) $100,000 or 10%, whichever is the greater for Expenses

for each Directorate being reported for the 2015/16 financial year.

There are two types of variances:

• When actual results are better than expected results the variance is described as favourable variance. A favourable variance is denoted by the letter F.

• When actual results are worse than expected results the variance is described as unfavourable variance. An unfavourable variance is denoted by the letter U.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Supports Strategic Community Plan 2026: • Strategic Theme 1.1.1 - Prudently consider resource allocation

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Expenditure has been incurred in accordance with budget parameters, which have been structured on financial viability and sustainably principles.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

In accordance with section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995, a local government is not to incur expenditure from its municipal fund for an additional purpose except where the expenditure is authorised by an absolute majority of Council.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Nil

COMMENT

A number of reports to this item are as follows (Refer ATTACHMENT 13):

• Statement of Financial Activity (based on the Rate Setting Statement adopted in the annual budget)

• Closing budget position at 30 June 2016 including a graph comparing the current year’s month end position to the same period last year

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• Directorate Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the year to 30 June 2016 and explanation of significant variances

• Summary of Cash Investments with financial institutions as at 31 May 2016.

Timing differences in financial reporting are due to the monthly spread of the budget cash flow variances. That is, income or expenditure is estimated over a twelve month period and actual receipt and expenditure of funds may not occur in the month estimated. This will result in some income and expenditure being recognised in different periods, i.e. timing differences originate in one period and reverse or "turn around" in one or more subsequent periods.

Note: timing differences will not result in a forecast adjustment as the expenditure or income item will still be captured in the financial year in question.

Strategic and Community Services

Year to date revenue – favourable variance of $652,815 Year to date expenditure – unfavourable variance of ($680,166) Year to date net income – unfavourable variance of ($27,353)

Refer to ATTACHMENT 13 for explanation of variances.

Office of Chief Executive and Corporate Services

Year to date revenue – unfavourable variance of ($3,207,351) Year to date expenditure – favourable variance of $3,296,553 Year to date net result – favourable variance of $89,202

Refer to ATTACHMENT 13 for explanation of variances.

Infrastructure Services

Year to date revenue – unfavourable variance of ($4,652,274) Year to date expenditure – favourable variance of $7,250,807 Year to date net result – favourable variance of $2,598,532

Refer to ATTACHMENT 13 for explanation of variances.

Statutory Services

Year to date revenue – favourable variance of $434,465 Year to date expenditure – favourable variance of $313,328 Year to date net result – favourable variance of $749,791

Refer to ATTACHMENT 13 for explanation of variances

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Budget Surplus and Cash Position

The Shire has a budget surplus of $3,320,925 as at 30 June 2016, compared to the year to date budget of $1,773,925. The cash balance in the Municipal Fund is $6,889,190. The total cash balance of the Reserve Funds is $29,542,431.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

COUNCIL DECISION C10.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Martin Seconded by: Cr Perks

That Council notes -

1. the closing budget position of the Shire as at 30 June 2016 is a surplus of $3,320,925; and

2. the explanation of variances contained in ATTACHMENT 13.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Attachment 13

Report 10.6

11 Pages

09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C345. AUGUST.2016 Shire of Mundaring Statement of Financial Activity for period ending 30 June 2016 2015/16 2015/16 2015/16 YTD YTD YTD Budget YTD Actuals BUDGET Variance Variance $ $ $ $ % Operating Revenues General Purpose Funding 3,987,691 2,311,572 3,987,691 (1,676,119) -42.0% Governance 91,700 126,977 91,700 35,277 38.5% Law, Order & Public Safety 455,200 698,809 455,200 243,609 53.5% Health 55,700 73,947 55,700 18,247 32.8% Education & Welfare 4,964,318 5,493,979 4,964,318 529,661 10.7% Community Amenities 7,626,183 7,710,812 7,626,183 84,629 1.1% Recreation and Culture 1,130,210 1,179,471 1,130,210 49,261 4.4% Transport 134,364 253,607 134,364 119,243 88.7% Economic Services 243,500 261,290 243,500 17,790 7.3% Other Property and Services 3,810,967 3,075,571 3,810,967 (735,396) -19.3% Total (Excluding Rates) 22,499,833 21,186,036 22,499,833 (1,313,797) -5.8%

Operating Expenses General Purpose Funding (609,075) (639,799) (609,075) 30,724 -5.0% Governance (5,766,563) (4,822,962) (5,766,563) (943,601) 16.4% Law, Order & Public Safety (2,288,974) (2,542,557) (2,288,974) 253,583 -11.1% Health (816,121) (698,565) (816,121) (117,556) 14.4% Education & Welfare (7,301,420) (7,407,519) (7,301,420) 106,099 -1.5% Community Amenities (9,295,789) (8,462,404) (9,295,789) (833,385) 9.0% Recreation and Culture (10,332,068) (10,043,707) (10,332,068) (288,361) 2.8% Transport (10,120,141) (10,068,418) (10,120,141) (51,723) 0.5% Economic Services (785,364) (755,302) (785,364) (30,062) 3.8% Other Property and Services (3,252,120) (2,679,882) (3,252,120) (572,238) 17.6% Total (50,567,635) (48,121,115) (50,567,635) (2,446,520) 4.8%

Adjustments for Cash Budget Requirements: Depreciation on Assets 8,230,604 7,934,252 8,230,604 296,352 3.6% (Profit)/Loss on Disposal of Assets (1,266,364) (1,299,841) (1,266,364) 33,477 -2.6% Deferred Rates Adjustment 0 (68,094) - 68,094 #DIV/0! Net Operating Result (Excluding Rates) (21,103,562) (20,368,762) (21,103,562) (734,800) 3.5%

Capital Revenues Proceeds from Disposal of Assets 7,827,509 6,799,237 7,827,509 (1,028,272) -13.1% Grants and Contributions 5,387,174 4,386,983 5,387,174 (1,000,191) -18.6% Proceeds from New Debentures 9,600,000 8,800,000 9,600,000 (800,000) -8.3% Transfers from Reserves 13,902,166 1,023,873 13,902,166 (12,878,293) -92.6% Total 36,716,849 21,010,093 36,716,849 (15,706,756) -42.8%

Capital Expenses Purchase Property, Plant & Equipment (9,726,397) (4,808,023) (9,726,397) (4,918,374) 50.6% Purchase Infrastructure (7,611,854) (6,683,542) (7,611,854) (928,312) 12.2% Repayment of Debentures (341,075) (277,207) (341,075) (63,868) 18.7% Transfers to Reserves (26,211,000) (18,112,202) (26,211,000) (8,098,798) 30.9% Total (43,890,326) (29,880,975) (43,890,326) (14,009,351) 31.9% Net Capital (7,173,477) (8,870,882) (7,173,477) 1,697,405 -23.7%

Total Net Operating and Capital (28,277,039) (29,239,644) (28,277,039) 962,605 -3.4%

Rate Revenue 25,009,786 25,335,202 25,009,786 325,416 1.3% Opening Surplus/(Deficit) June 1 B/Fwd. 5,041,094 7,225,367 5,041,094 2,184,273 43.3%

Closing Surplus/(Deficit) 1,773,841 3,320,925 1,773,841 1,547,084 87.2%

NET CURRENT ASSETS AND BUDGET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

Actual 30 June 2015 Actual 30 June 2016

CURRENT ASSETS Rates & Sanitation Debtors 873,781 976,174 Debtors 1,404,711 786,567 TOTAL RECEIVABLES - CURRENT 2,278,492 1,762,741 STOCK ON HAND 225,231 103,837 CASH ASSETS Municipal 9,106,542 6,889,190 Restricted Cash 12,457,170 29,542,431 Total Bank Accounts 21,563,712 36,431,621 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 24,067,435 38,298,198

CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors (1,285,827) (2,451,927) Borrowings - Current Portion (213,366) (550,311) Provisions (2,982,876) (2,982,916) (4,482,069) (5,985,153) NET CURRENT ASSETS 19,585,366 32,313,046

Less Reserve Funds (12,457,170) (29,542,431) Less Land Held for Resale (116,195) 0 Add Current Loan Liability 213,366 550,311 CLOSING BUDGET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 7,225,367 3,320,925

Shire of Mundaring Directorate Summary Report for the year to date 30 June 2016

Forecast Favourable = F Current year Change End of year YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance $ YTD Variance % Unfavourable = U Budget (Variance) Forecast

Strategic & Community Services Revenue $6,790,350 $6,137,537 $652,813 10.6% F $6,137,537 $171,022 $6,308,559 Expenditure ($14,769,176) ($14,089,010) ($680,166) 4.8% U ($14,089,010) ($803,298) ($14,892,308) Total ($7,978,826) ($7,951,473) ($27,353) 0.3% U ($7,951,473) ($632,276) ($8,583,749)

Office of Chief Executive & Corporate Services Revenue $45,239,679 $48,447,030 ($3,207,351) -6.6% U $48,447,030 ($1,386,113) $47,060,917 Expenditure ($30,540,561) ($33,837,114) $3,296,553 -9.7% F ($33,837,114) $1,167,302 ($32,669,812) Total $14,699,118 $14,609,916 $89,202 0.6% F $14,609,916 ($218,811) $14,391,105

Infrastructure Services Revenue $23,745,768 $28,398,042 ($4,652,274) -16.4% U $28,398,042 ($3,324,455) $25,073,587 Expenditure ($33,905,349) ($41,156,156) $7,250,807 -17.6% F ($41,156,156) $3,892,532 ($37,263,624) Total ($10,159,582) ($12,758,114) $2,598,532 -20.4% F ($12,758,114) $568,077 ($12,190,037)

Statutory Services Revenue $1,709,324 $1,274,859 $434,465 34.1% F $1,274,859 $425,591 $1,700,450 Expenditure ($5,334,402) ($5,649,730) $315,328 -5.58% F ($5,649,730) $285,493 ($5,364,237) Total ($3,625,079) ($4,374,871) $749,791 -17.1% F ($4,374,871) $711,084 ($3,663,787)

Total Shire of Mundaring Revenue $77,485,120 $84,257,468 ($6,772,348) -8.0% U $84,257,468 ($4,113,955) $80,143,513 Expenditure ($84,549,489) ($94,732,010) $10,182,521 -10.7% F ($94,732,010) $4,542,029 ($90,189,981) Net Income ($7,064,368) ($10,474,542) $3,410,174 -32.6% F ($10,474,542) $428,074 ($10,046,468)

Shire of Mundaring Strategic and Community Services Period ending 30 June 2016 Current YTD Y T D Year Budget Responsible Officer YTD Actuals Budgets Variance Budget Adjustment Forecast Expenditure AFM Branch Librarian (680,566) (743,859) 63,294 (743,859) 23,434 (720,425) Bilgoman Aquatic Centre Manager (1,098,931) (1,072,643) (26,288) (1,072,643) (79,908) (1,152,551) Brown Park Manager (588,844) (458,351) (130,493) (458,351) (160,788) (619,139) Communities For Children (67,899) (119,000) 51,101 (119,000) 0 (119,000) Community Facilities Coordinator (915,809) (1,073,517) 157,708 (1,073,517) 72,425 (1,001,092) Community Playgroups (137,741) (176,911) 39,170 (176,911) 26,000 (150,911) Coordinator Lake Leschenaultia (777,415) (757,255) (20,160) (757,255) (23,542) (780,797) Director Strategic & Community Services (1,253,829) (1,449,476) 195,647 (1,449,476) 114,640 (1,334,836) Eastern Region Family Day Care Scheme (1,921,552) (1,316,960) (604,592) (1,316,960) 2,506 (1,314,454) Inclusion Support Agency (482,902) (347,380) (135,522) (347,380) 484 (346,896) INDIGENOUS ADVANCEMENT STRATEGY - CSS (286,911) (300,000) 13,089 (300,000) 182 (299,818) KSP Branch Librarian (685,357) (677,753) (7,604) (677,753) (38,928) (716,681) Manager Libraries & Community Engagement (1,303,306) (1,521,709) 218,403 (1,521,709) 138,441 (1,383,268) Manager Recreation and Leisure Services (898,260) (870,193) (28,067) (870,193) (41,348) (911,541) Maternal & Infant Health (34,221) (39,425) 5,204 (39,425) 2,093 (37,332) Midvale Early Childhood & Parenting Centre (2,365,593) (1,654,129) (711,464) (1,654,129) (753,576) (2,407,705) Midvale Playgroup & Toy Library (4,604) (9,310) 4,706 (9,310) 141 (9,169) Mt Helena Aquatic & Recreation Centre Manager (333,803) (291,847) (41,956) (291,847) (51,333) (343,180) Swan Child and Parent Centre - Middle Swan (198,729) (355,276) 156,547 (355,276) 255 (355,021) Swan Children and Family Centre - Clayton View (658,484) (795,555) 137,071 (795,555) 615 (794,940) Toy Library Coordinator (74,422) (58,461) (15,961) (58,461) (35,091) (93,552) Expenditure Total (14,769,176) (14,089,010) (680,166) (14,089,010) (803,298) (14,892,308)

Revenue AFM Branch Librarian 21,173 24,666 (3,493) 24,666 0 24,666 Bilgoman Aquatic Centre Manager 374,365 363,220 11,145 363,220 12,774 375,994 Brown Park Manager 105,232 88,200 17,032 88,200 22,000 110,200 Communities For Children 55,455 120,000 (64,545) 120,000 0 120,000 Community Facilities Coordinator 120,763 144,200 (23,437) 144,200 (9,035) 135,165 Coordinator Lake Leschenaultia 399,765 360,000 39,765 360,000 15,000 375,000 Director Strategic & Community Services 50,000 0 50,000 0 50,000 50,000 Eastern Region Family Day Care Scheme 2,041,819 1,327,000 714,819 1,327,000 0 1,327,000 Inclusion Support Agency 450,755 365,940 84,815 365,940 0 365,940 INDIGENOUS ADVANCEMENT STRATEGY - CSS 150,000 300,000 (150,000) 300,000 0 300,000 KSP Branch Librarian 10,881 14,343 (3,462) 14,343 (279) 14,064 Manager Libraries & Community Engagement 249,642 211,570 38,072 211,570 19,867 231,437 Manager Recreation and Leisure Services 113,076 95,800 17,276 95,800 17,066 112,866 Midvale Early Childhood & Parenting Centre 1,518,889 1,653,200 (134,311) 1,653,200 0 1,653,200 Midvale Playgroup & Toy Library 0 9,000 (9,000) 9,000 0 9,000 Mt Helena Aquatic & Recreation Centre Manager 88,210 63,090 25,120 63,090 22,481 85,571 Swan Child and Parent Centre - Middle Swan 263,994 152,000 111,994 818,000 0 818,000 Swan Children and Family Centre - Clayton View 774,387 818,000 (43,613) 152,000 0 152,000 Toy Library Coordinator 1,945 27,308 (25,363) 27,308 21,148 48,456 Revenue Total 6,790,350 6,137,537 652,813 6,137,537 171,022 6,308,559

Net Income (7,978,826) (7,951,473) (27,353) (7,951,473) (632,276) (8,583,749)

Shire of Mundaring Office of Chief Executive and Corporate Services Period ending 30 June 2016

Current Year Budget Responsible Officer YTD Actuals YTD Budgets Y T D Variance Budget Adjustment Forecast Expenditure Allocations Office Vehicles (298,117) (444,369) 146,252 (444,369) 0 (444,369) Allocations Ranger Vehicles (65,605) (97,760) 32,156 (97,760) 0 (97,760) Chief Executive Officer (463,709) (553,764) 90,055 (553,764) 5,236 (548,528) Director Corporate Services (23,359,826) (25,678,701) 2,318,875 (25,678,701) 964,224 (24,714,477) Governance and Risk (37,243) (36,555) (688) (36,555) (20,387) (56,942) Human Resource Manager (512,786) (622,400) 109,614 (622,400) 90,721 (531,679) Manager Finance and Governance (4,014,690) (4,407,917) 393,227 (4,407,917) 34,099 (4,373,818) Manager Information Systems (1,788,585) (1,995,648) 207,063 (1,995,648) 93,409 (1,902,239) Expenditure Total (30,540,561) (33,837,114) 3,296,553 (33,837,114) 1,167,302 (32,669,812)

Revenue Allocations Office Vehicles 363,975 542,129 (178,154) 542,129 0 542,129 Chief Executive Officer 20,908 0 20,908 0 14,857 14,857 Director Corporate Services 17,324,774 20,361,571 (3,036,797) 20,361,571 (1,995,743) 18,365,828 Governance and Risk 77,596 18,000 59,596 18,000 45,484 63,484 Human Resource Manager 1,190 0 1,190 0 0 0 Manager Finance and Governance 26,151,395 26,250,666 (99,271) 26,250,666 575,978 26,826,644 Manager Information Systems 0 8,300 (8,300) 8,300 0 8,300 Profit and Loss on sale of Assets 1,299,841 1,266,364 33,477 1,266,364 (26,689) 1,239,675 Revenue Total 45,239,679 48,447,030 (3,207,351) 48,447,030 (1,386,113) 47,060,917

Net Income 14,699,118 14,609,916 89,202 14,609,916 (218,811) 14,391,105

Shire of Mundaring Infrastructure Services Period ending 30 June 2016

Current YTD Year Budget Responsible Officer YTD Actuals YTD Budgets Variance Budget Adjustment Forecast Expenditure Construction Supervisor (2,628,402) (2,541,662) (86,740) (2,070,662) (1,147,758) (3,218,420) Coordinator Civil Works (1,684,236) (2,057,667) 373,431 (2,528,667) (94,055) (2,622,722) Coordinator Parks Services (5,463,848) (4,625,401) (838,447) (4,625,401) (1,044,319) (5,669,720) Coordinator Plant and Depot Services (2,138,107) (2,335,995) 197,888 (2,335,995) (4,815) (2,340,810) Director Infrastructure Services (5,241,352) (5,549,841) 308,489 (5,549,841) 846,466 (4,703,375) Engineering Technical Officer - Civil (675,882) (932,000) 256,118 (932,000) 204,000 (728,000) Maintenance Supervisor (2,067,344) (2,077,460) 10,116 (2,077,460) 255,000 (1,822,460) Manager Building Assets (5,930,546) (10,582,331) 4,651,785 (10,582,331) 3,656,175 (6,926,156) Manager Design Service 357,332 (1,097,951) 1,455,283 (1,097,951) 1,205,889 107,938 Manager Operations Service (1,119,136) (1,242,051) 122,915 (1,242,051) 109,941 (1,132,110) Waste & Recycling Coordinator (6,527,138) (7,199,602) 672,464 (7,199,602) (28,908) (7,228,510) Works Supervisor (786,690) (914,195) 127,505 (914,195) (65,084) (979,279) Expenditure Total (33,905,349) (41,156,156) 7,250,807 (41,156,156) 3,892,532 (37,263,624)

Revenue Coordinator Civil Works 0 0 0 0 93,349 93,349 Coordinator Parks Services 200,902 255,333 (54,431) 255,333 80,000 335,333 Coordinator Plant and Depot Services 1,272,300 2,112,810 (840,510) 2,112,810 7,144 2,119,954 Director Infrastructure Services 13,154,444 15,987,136 (2,832,692) 15,987,136 (3,049,772) 12,937,364 Engineering Technical Officer - Civil 51,493 45,000 6,493 45,000 6,000 51,000 Maintenance Supervisor 7,793 1,000 6,793 1,000 4,000 5,000 Manager Building Assets 1,112,500 1,900,000 (787,500) 1,900,000 (250,000) 1,650,000 Manager Design Service 548,810 530,000 18,810 530,000 3,824 533,824 Manager Operations Service 104,140 249,000 (144,860) 249,000 (219,000) 30,000 Waste & Recycling Coordinator 7,293,386 7,317,763 (24,377) 7,317,763 0 7,317,763 Revenue Total 23,745,768 28,398,042 (4,652,274) 28,398,042 (3,324,455) 25,073,587

Net Income (10,159,582) (12,758,114) 2,598,532 (12,758,114) 568,077 (12,190,037)

Shire of Mundaring Statutory Services Period ending 30 June 2016

Current YTD YTD YTD Year Budget Responsible Officer Actuals Budgets Variance Budget Adjustment Forecast Expenditure Bushcare Coordinator (174,120) (205,100) 30,980 (205,100) 0 (205,100) Coordinator Environment and Sustainability (534,721) (647,182) 112,461 (647,182) (32,508) (679,690) Director Statutory Services (124,642) (131,237) 6,595 (131,237) 147 (131,090) Manager Building Services (569,712) (588,958) 19,246 (588,958) 12,371 (576,587) Manager Health & Community Safety Service (CSS) (2,405,202) (2,466,761) 61,559 (2,466,761) 322,838 (2,143,923) Manager Health & Community Safety Services (HS) (506,945) (570,012) 63,067 (570,012) 16,208 (553,804) Manager Planning (1,019,060) (1,040,480) 21,420 (1,040,480) (33,563) (1,074,043) Expenditure Total (5,334,402) (5,649,730) 315,328 (5,649,730) 285,493 (5,364,237)

Revenue Bushcare Coordinator 0 0 0 0 20,000 20,000 Coordinator Environment and Sustainability 2,100 1,934 166 1,934 800 2,734 Manager Building Services 279,730 243,500 36,230 243,500 25,019 268,519 Manager Health & Community Safety Service (CSS) 908,837 665,527 243,310 665,527 298,929 964,456 Manager Health & Community Safety Services (HS) 85,454 65,191 20,263 65,191 0 65,191 Manager Planning 433,203 298,707 134,496 298,707 80,843 379,550 Revenue Total 1,709,324 1,274,859 434,465 1,274,859 425,591 1,700,450

Net Income (3,625,079) (4,374,871) 749,792 (4,374,871) 711,084 (3,663,787)

Explanation of Significant Variances in Revenue by Directorate

Strategic and Community Services - YTD Actual is $652,813 (10.6%) greater than YTD Budget 1. Communities for Children - Budget for Grant funding $120,000 compared to Actual $55,455 2. Lake Leschenaultia - Budget for fees and charges $360,000 compared to Actual $399,865. 3. Unbudgeted grant revenue of $50,000 received. Funded by SEMC AWARE program for a emergency prep officer pilot scheme. 4. Family Day Care - Actual child care subsidy revenue of $1,574,206 compared to budget of $920,000. Offset by corresponding increase in child care subsidy expenses. 5. Inclusion Support Agency - ISA Flexible Support income budget of $40,000 compared to actual of $90,834. 6. Indigenous Advancement Strategy -Budget for grant funding of $300,000 compared to actual of $150,000. 7. Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre - Budget for grant funding of $100,000 compared to actual of $19,048. 8. Middle Swan Children Services - Unbudgeted Grant Funding of $219,423 received. 9. Clayton View Children Services - Budget for grant funding of $550,000 compared to actual of $250,000. 10. Clayton View Children Services - Budget for fees and charges of $250,000 compared to actual of $522,890.

Office of Chief Executive and Corporate Services - YTD Actual is $3,207,351 (6.6%) less than YTD Budget 1. Impact of $912,502 advance payment of 2015/16 FAGs. Forecast adjusted accordingly as part of mid year budget review. 2. Required loan amount reduced by $800,000 as part of mid- year budget review. 3. Income from land sales budget of $7,530,000 compared to actual of $6,547,399. Due to Balfour Road sale not being finalised. Offset by corresponding reduction in transfer to Capital Investment Reserve. 4. Annual refund from LGIS - budget of $10,000 compared to actual of $63,484 (as per mid-year budget review)

Infrastructure Services - YTD Actual is $4,652,274 (16.4%) less than YTD Budget 1.Transfer from Plant Reserve to fund plant replacement budget of $379,088 compared to actual of $246,886. 2. Income from trade-in/auction of plant and vehicles - budget of $297,509 compared to actual of $209,757. 3. Impact of $543,084 advance payment of 2015/16 Local Road Grant. Forecast adjusted accordingly as part of mid year budget review. 4. Transfers from Civic Facilities Reserve - budget of $5,800,000 compared to actual of $3,386,931. Reflects expenditure on funded projects. 5.Grant funding for building projects budget of $1,900,000 compared to actual $1,112,500. Timing difference, balance of funds have been budgeted to be received in 16/17. 6. Transfer from Gravel Pit Reserve budget of $150,000 compared to actual of $43,446 (balance of funds not required).

Statutory Services - YTD Actual is $434,465 (34.1%) greater than YTD Budget 1.Dog Registration income budget of $75,000 compared to actual of $156,540. Forecast was adjusted to $147,850. 2. ESL grant income budget of $295,000 compared to actual of $471,953. Forecast was adjusted to $384,659. 3. Statutory Planning income budget of $298,707 compared to actual of $433,203. Forecast was adjusted to $379,550. Explanation of Significant Variances in Expenses by Directorate

Strategic and Community Services - YTD Actual is $680,166 (4.8%) greater than YTD Budget 1. AFM Library - Budget for employee costs of $567,893 compared to actual of $521,284. 2. Brown Park - $137,354 for design costs for cancelled project not included in 2015/16 budget. 3. Communities for Children - Budget for operating expenses of $119,000 compared to actual of $67,899. Reflects reduced grant income as disclosed under revenue variances. 4. Community Facilities - Budget for depreciation of $1,058,017 compared to actual of $903,356. 5. Savings in communications plan for Sculpture Park of $102,612 - as per mid-year budget review 6. Family Day Care -Care giver subsidy expense budget of $920,000 compared to actual of $1,552,974. Offset by equivalent variation subsidy income. 7. Inclusion Support Agency - Operating expenses budget of $347,380 compared to actual of $482,902. Offset by increase in grant funding. 8. Manager Libraries and Community Engagement - Community Engagement salaries budget of $435,301 compared to actual of $349,930. 9. Middle Swan Children Services - Employee cost budget of $236,776 compared to actual of $62,596. 10. Clayton View Children Services - Employee cost budget of $620,055 compared to actual of $570,910. 11. Clayton View Children Services - Building maintenance and operating budget of $113,500 compared to actual of $37,580.

Office of Chief Executive and Corporate Services - YTD Actual is $3,296,553 (9.7%) less than YTD Budget 1. Chief Executive Officer - Workforce Planning expenses budget of $70,000 compared to actual of $16,205. 2. As loan funding was reduced by $800,000 there was a corresponding reduction in the transfer to the Civic Facilities Reserve. 3. Transfer to Capital Investment Reserve reduced by $1million as sale of Balfour Road has not occurred. 4. Savings of $109,614 in operating expenses under Manager Human Resources. 5. Principal and interest loan repayments budget of $921,470 compared to actual of $644,711. Due to reduction in amount required and timing of new loan. 6. Corporate Information Systems budget of $150,00 compared to actual of $20,070. Upgrade to Records Management system deferred to 16/17 and is funded from IT reserve.

Infrastructure Services - YTD Actual is $7,250,807 (17.6%) less than YTD Budget 1. Road and Drainage Construction program budget of Civil Works Projects due to timing differences - YTD Budget of $1,814,080 greater than YTD Actuals of $1,304,398 2. Civil Capital Works budget of $2,057,667 compared to actual of $1,684,236. 3. Replacement of 2 trucks, budget of $213,166, deferred until 16/17. 4. Sub depot relocation did not occur - budget $200,000. 5. Bus Shelter program budget of $63,000 compared to nil actual expenditure. 6. Bridge works budget of $174,000 compared to nil actual expenditure. 7. Mundaring Recreation Centre budget of $6,250,000 compared to actual of $317,419. Forecast was revised to $1 million. 8. Boya Community Facility budget of $1,700,000 compared to actual of $2,518,540. Forecast was revised to $2.45 million. 9. Infrastructure Administration employee costs budget of $1,003,800 compared to actual of $810,461. 10. Disposal of refuse at Redhill budget of $2,458,610 compared to actual of $1,852,771. 11. Roland Road Footpath budget of $168,000 compared to actual of $50,696.

Statutory Services - YTD Actual is $315,328 (5.58%) less than YTD Budget 1. SES and VBFB vehicle replacements did not occur as budgeted for ($420,000).

SHIRE OF MUNDARING INVESTMENT SUMMARY as at 30 June 2016

MUNICIPAL FUNDS

Amount Interest Period of Investment Date Maturity Invested Rate Investment Date

Unrestricted Use Funds

71 Westpac Maxi (on Call) $2,220,102 1.30% N/A N/A N/A 122 Westpac $2,000,000 2.95% 366 days 17-Aug-15 17-Aug-16 124 NAB $2,039,536 3.06% 91 days 18-Apr-16 18-Jul-16

Total $6,259,639

RESERVE FUNDS

73 Westpac Maxi (on Call) 4,372,194 1.30% N/A N/A N/A

60A Bendigo 1,351,118 3.00% 275 days 22-Dec-15 22-Sep-16 89 BankWest 1,322,198 2.80% 90 days 17-May-16 15-Aug-16 97 NAB 4,290,054 2.98% 181 days 7-Jun-16 5-Dec-16 107 ANZ 2,297,697 2.85% 182 days 28-Jan-16 28-Jul-16 108 ANZ 1,725,238 2.85% 91 days 16-Apr-16 16-Jul-16 125 ANZ 3,021,551 2.68% 92 days 29-Jun-16 29-Sep-16 126 BankWest 3,022,192 2.80% 91 days 28-Jun-16 27-Sep-16 127 NAB 3,500,000 2.95% 150 days 17-May-16 14-Oct-16 128 Westpac 4,500,000 2.75% 92 days 17-May-16 17-Aug-16

Total 29,402,241

TOTAL MUNI / RESERVE INVESTMENT $35,661,879

TRUST FUNDS

Road Construction/POS Funds 72 Westpac Maxi (on Call) $1,480,684 1.30% N/A N/A N/A 58 BankWest $1,392,417 2.85% 91 days 5-May-16 4-Aug-16 98 BankWest $1,183,288 2.90% 365 days 2-Jul-15 1-Jul-16 99 BankWest $1,211,565 2.95% 92 days 28-Apr-16 29-Jul-16

TOTAL TRUST INVESTMENT $5,267,954

10.7 Payment between Meetings – June 2016

File Code FI.BUD Authors Mia Miller, Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) Senior Employee Paul O’Connor, Director Corporate Services Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

A list of accounts paid from the Municipal Fund or Trust Fund under the Chief Executive Officer’s delegated authority for the month of June 2016 is presented to Council to note.

BACKGROUND

Council has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the exercise of its power to make payments from the Shire’s Municipal and Trust Funds. In accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, a list of accounts paid is to be presented to Council and be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which the list was presented.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 states –

(1) If the local government has delegated to the CEO the exercise of its power to make payments from the municipal fund or the trust fund, a list of accounts paid by the CEO is to be prepared each month showing for each account paid since the last such list was prepared –

(a) the payee’s name; (b) the amount of the payment; (c) the date of the payment; and (d) sufficient information to identify the transaction

(3) A list prepared under sub regulation (1) or (2) is to be –

(a) presented to council at the next ordinary meeting of the council after the list is prepared; and (b) recorded in the minutes of that meeting

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POLICY IMPLICATIONS

FI-01 Corporate Purchasing Card

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All payments have been made in accordance with the approved budget and provides for the effective and timely payment of the Shire’s contractors and other creditors.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Expenditure has been incurred in accordance with budget parameters, which have been structured on financial viability and sustainability principles.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

In accordance with section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995, a local government is not to incur expenditure from its municipal fund for an additional purpose except where the expenditure is authorised by an absolute majority of Council.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Nil

COMMENT

Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

COUNCIL DECISION C11.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Bertola Seconded by: Cr Perks

That Council notes the payments made between 1 and 30 June 2016 included as ATTACHMENT 14 and ATTACHMENT 15.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Attachment 14

Report 10.7

2 Pages

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PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEETINGS

In compliance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended) a list of accounts paid since the last such list was prepared is to be presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of Council and included in the minutes of that meeting.

CERTIFICATION

The attached schedule of accounts paid is for the period 1 – 30 June 2016 totalling $7,301,501.68 be received by Council covers:

• Municipal Cheques 110666 - 110687; • Electronic Funds Transfer (Payroll, Purchase Cards, Fleetcare payments etc); and • Trust Fund Vouchers 9301379 – 9301420

has been checked and is fully supported by vouchers and invoices which are submitted herewith and which have been duly certified as to the receipt of goods and the rendition of services as to prices, computations, costings, and amounts due for payment.

Cheques have been signed in accordance with Council resolution R23120 and Instrument of Delegation - Reference: CE - 1 of the Delegations of Authority Register dated 22 July 1997.

Under Section 5.46 (3) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 19 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, this record of the Exercise of Delegated Authority is registered.

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

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Schedule of Accounts:

Amounts Total $ $

MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT

MUNICIPAL CHEQUE PAYMENTS (Schedule 1 - Page 3) 41,747.01 EFT PAYMENTS (Schedule 2 - Page 59) 5,654,488.39 EFT PAYROLL PAYMENTS (Schedule 2 - Page 64 ) 1,434,808.53 NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK (NAB PURCHASE CARD) 62,326.73 (Schedule 2 – Total - Page 64); and (Schedule 3 – Details - Pages 1-9) FLEETCARE PAYMENTS (Schedule 2 - Page 64) 3,133.58 COMMONWEALTH BANK BPOINT FEES 191.64 (Schedule 2 - Page 64) WESTPAC BANK FEES (Schedule 2 - Page 64) 2,582.54 WESTPAC BANK FEES TRUST (Schedule 2 - Page 64) 29.45 HP FINANCIAL SERVICES (Schedule 2 - Page 64) 15,950.00 KONICA MINOLTA – EQUIPMENT LEASE (Schedule 2 - 2,849.07 Page 64) PUMA FUEL (Schedule 2 – Page 64) 633.72

TOTAL MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT $7,218,740.66

TRUST ACCOUNT (Schedule 3 – Page 63) $82,761.02

RESERVE ACCOUNT Nil

TOTAL ALL SCHEDULES $7,301,501.68

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Attachment 15

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09.08.2016 COUNCIL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES C362. AUGUST.2016 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

Invoice Amount Bank: WESTPAC Bank - Municipal Account Account : 036-075 000050 Value Remitted Cheque Details 4.01 Health Insurance Fund of WA 110666 01/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30

34.01 Water Corporation 110667 01/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,116.25 INV 90046973 01/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $963.46 INV 90046975 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $152.79

16.01 Shire of Mundaring 110668 03/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH $755.35 INV PETTY CA 03/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - ADMIN $755.35

34.01 Water Corporation 110669 - 110670 03/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $7,744.76 INV 90046586 27/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $87.91 INV 90046564 27/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $123.49 INV 90046585 26/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $3,145.78 INV 90046564 24/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $23.02 INV 90045777 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $115.73 INV 90045656 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $829.72 INV 90045799 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $117.53 INV 90045665 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $446.23 INV 90045666 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,298.70 INV 90045801 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $8.37 INV 90046635 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $31.40 INV 90046747 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $678.19 INV 90046862 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $56.51 INV 90107729 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $132.58 INV 90132128 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $31.40 INV 90046888 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $618.20

2294.01 Office of State Revenue 110671 03/06/2016 STAMP DUTY - BALFOUR RD AMALGAMATION $494.00 INV 6302368 03/06/2016 STAMP DUTY AGREEMENT DATED 06/04/16 $494.00

11512.01 Mrs MP Claridge 110672 03/06/2016 XOVER CONTRIBUTION $540.00 INV XOVER 03/06/2016 XOVER CONTRIBUTION - 1750 ALICE RD $540.00

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34.01 Water Corporation 110673 10/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,515.21 INV 90046761 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $16.74 INV 90046770 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $178.58 INV 90046868 31/05/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $6.28 INV 90086435 08/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $127.62 INV 90042770 09/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,185.99

178.01 Alinta Energy 110674 10/06/2016 GAS $258.60 INV 15632795 01/06/2016 GAS $211.35 INV 53464619 01/06/2016 GAS $47.25

20404 Mr M M Whitehead 110675 16/06/2016 RATES REFUND $153.15 INV REFUND 15/06/2016 RATES REFUND $153.15

4.01 Health Insurance Fund of WA 110676 17/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30

34.01 Water Corporation 110677 17/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,203.96 INV 90196900 09/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $500.38 INV 90199916 15/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $581.85 INV 90046105 15/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $29.30 INV 90141117 15/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $25.12 INV 90097850 15/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $10.47 INV 90046034 15/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $56.84

178.01 Alinta Energy 110678 17/06/2016 GAS $403.75 INV 25595467 13/06/2016 GAS $351.15 INV 91900161 15/06/2016 GAS $27.80 INV 66200193 15/06/2016 GAS $24.80

20404 Mr B C Webster & Ms D M Garcia 110679 23/06/2016 RATES REFUND $1,050.00 INV REFUND 23/06/2016 RATES REFUND $1,050.00

34.01 Water Corporation 110680 24/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $2,175.64 INV 90046798 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $184.87 INV 90046795 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $878.32 INV 90046783 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $207.76 INV 90046798 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $77.44 INV 90046795 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $52.65 INV 90046799 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $189.97 INV 90046807 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $153.44

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INV 90047074 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $310.63 INV 90046839 21/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $120.56

10466.01 Ms C L Brennan 110681 24/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 109500 $222.53 INV REFUND 27/05/2014 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 109500 $222.53

20404 Mr S S Oldaker 110682 24/06/2016 RATES REFUND $131.40 INV REFUND 24/06/2016 RATES REFUND $131.40

4.01 Health Insurance Fund of WA 110683 30/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,117.30

16.01 Shire of Mundaring 110684 30/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH $1,334.75 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - ISA $93.20 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - KSP $271.80 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - HUB $43.20 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - ADMIN $530.45 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - DEPOT $200.75 INV PETTY CA 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PETTY CASH - AFM $195.35

34.01 Water Corporation 110685 - 110686 30/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $3,795.76 INV 90046000 29/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,111.38 INV 90046795 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $47.06 INV 90046808 28/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $171.63 INV 90046798 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $181.78 INV 90046798 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $36.21 INV 90046806 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $133.77 INV 90047003 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $6.28 INV 90046845 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $428.67 INV 90047051 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $25.12 INV 90156344 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $373.13 INV 90046799 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $94.83 INV 90046795 27/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $37.68 INV 90123889 29/06/2016 WATER RATES & FEES $1,148.22

16.01 Shire of Mundaring 110687 30/06/2016 TRADE IN $15,500.00 INV TRADE IN 30/06/2016 TRADE IN OF P701 1GAY263 (WAS 069MDG) $15,500.00

Total Confirmation Cheques $41,747.01

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101.01 Midland Mowers 1682.101-0107/06/2016 BILGOMAN VICTA SERVICE $165.30 INV 20397 01/06/2016 BILGOMAN VICTA SERVICE $165.30

10768.01 Portner Press Pty Ltd 1682.10768-0107/06/2016 HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE $154.00 INV H5132773 31/05/2016 HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE $77.00 INV H7361600 02/06/2016 HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE $77.00

11178.01 G J Total Services Pty Ltd 1682.11178-0107/06/2016 PRESSURE CLEANING $3,300.00 INV 00000000 31/05/2016 PRESSURE CLEANING PARKS FURNITURE $3,300.00

11452.01 S and I Services 1682.11452-0107/06/2016 CLEANING $240.00 INV 5 01/06/2016 CLEANING $240.00

11475.01 Soundtown 1682.11475-0107/06/2016 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS $2,460.00 INV 18532 01/06/2016 NEW PA - MOUNT HELENA $2,460.00

12.01 Department of Human Services 1682.12-0107/06/2016 5090427577874090 - CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $313.53 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $313.53

13.01 Shire of Mundaring 1682.13-0107/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $4,755.14 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $29.50 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $133.00 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $306.28 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $410.30 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $532.00 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,421.52 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $861.82 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $727.31 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $333.41

1495.01 Woodwest 1682.1495-0107/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL STEPS $656.00 INV 1611 01/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL STEPS $656.00

1521.01 Dial A Nappy & Busiclean 1682.1521-0107/06/2016 GOODS $1,553.00 INV 00005926 01/06/2016 CHEMICALS AND CONSUMABLES $445.00 INV 00005881 20/05/2016 CONSUMABLES $110.00 INV 00005865 20/05/2016 CLEANING CONSUMABLES $998.00

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174.01 Synergy 1682.174-0107/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $5,864.95 INV 35096283 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $164.55 INV 18083683 01/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,427.40 INV 78903411 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $104.70 INV 50267917 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $87.95 INV 91592982 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,115.85 INV 16358251 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $88.25 INV 24759971 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $278.60 INV 50850451 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $974.60 INV 50851383 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $32.90 INV 42947339 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $85.00 INV 88526755 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,106.10 INV 18631683 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $342.50 INV 31600065 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $27.30 INV 68604974 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $29.25

215.01 Deputy Commissioner of Taxation 1682.215-0107/06/2016 TAXATION $127,945.10 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $105,475.75 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $22,469.35

300.01 Civica Pty Ltd 1682.300-0107/06/2016 FEES $21,343.36 INV M/LG0025 01/06/2016 WEBSPHERE APP SERVER $954.49 INV M/LG0035 31/05/2016 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & QAS INTEGRATION $20,388.87

336.01 Fasta Courier Service 1682.336-0107/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $201.47 INV 143381 31/05/2016 COURIERS $201.47

4386.01 Perry Environmental Contracting 1682.4386-0107/06/2016 MAINTENANCE $12,661.00 INV 2211 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $3,102.00 INV 2212 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $2,992.00 INV 2213 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $1,650.00 INV 2215 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $1,820.50 INV 2216 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $291.50 INV 2210 31/05/2016 WEED CONTROL $2,805.00

5169.01 Worldwide Online Printing 1682.5169-0107/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $1,017.50 INV 206088 31/05/2016 REQUEST FOR HAZARD REDUCTION BY BURNING $1,017.50

5719.01 Shire of Mundaring 1682.5719-0107/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $271.60 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $271.60

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589.01 Shire of Mundaring 1682.589-0107/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $15,574.35 INV 020616 02/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $15,574.35

6.01 Shire of Mundaring 1682.6-01 07/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $176.00 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $170.00 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $6.00

6050.01 Fuel Distributors of Western 1682.6050-0107/06/2016 FUEL & OILS $27,241.60 Australia INV FD362485 31/05/2016 FUEL & OILS $27,241.60

6234.01 Eastern Hills Milk Supply 1682.6234-0107/06/2016 MILK $89.00 INV 14413 31/05/2016 MILK $89.00

6982.01 Mundaring Roofing & Patios 1682.6982-0107/06/2016 MANUFACTURING EXPENSES $935.00 INV 653 01/06/2016 MT HELENA PIT COVERS $935.00

7.01 Australian Services Union 1682.7-01 07/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $335.40 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.00 INV PY01-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $77.40

785.01 Mount Helena Junior Football Club 1682.785-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $330.00 INV 004/2016 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $330.00

7960.01 West Coast On Hold 1682.7960-0107/06/2016 MESSAGES ON HOLD $138.00 INV 2667 31/05/2016 MESSAGES ON HOLD APRIL 16 $69.00 INV 2694 31/05/2016 MESSAGES ON HOLD MAY 16 $69.00

8.01 LGRCEU 1682.8-01 07/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50 INV PY02-24- 29/05/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50

8051.01 Conquest Earthworks 1682.8051-0107/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE $6,268.35 INV 0916 31/05/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE TO CLEAR DRAINS $6,268.35

8394.01 EEO Specialists Pty Ltd 1682.8394-0107/06/2016 EEO TRAINING $17,600.00 INV 308 31/05/2016 EEO TRAINING 05 & 10 MAY 2016 $17,600.00

8427.01 Lesmurdie Bus Service 1682.8427-0107/06/2016 TRANSPORT EXPENSES $484.00 INV 2016251 01/06/2016 BUS FOR EXCURSION - INDIGENOUS REMEMBRANCE $484.00

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8593.01 LYNX Integrated Systems 1682.8593-0107/06/2016 POWER SUPPLY & REPAIRS $803.00 INV 8860 31/05/2016 POWER SUPPLY $445.50 INV 8847 31/05/2016 ATTEND AND INVESTIGATE FAULT $357.50

8677.01 Airlite Cleaning 1682.8677-0107/06/2016 BIN SERVICES $1,265.09 INV 311564 31/05/2016 BIN SERVICES $1,265.09

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1682.8769-0107/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $3,071.22 INV 1316 31/05/2016 CUT & REMOVE WEEDS $3,071.22

9052.01 Darlington Netball Club 1682.9052-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $546.00 INV 2016.2 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $199.00 INV 2016.3 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $347.00

9058.01 Mundaring Junior Football Club 1682.9058-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $125.00 INV MJFC0000 31/05/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $125.00

9075.01 Swan United Football Club 1682.9075-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV KSPORT-M 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

9150.01 Swan Districts Netball Association 1682.9150-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV 00001393 31/05/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

9169.01 Chidlow Netball Club 1682.9169-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $600.00 INV KS001050 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV KS001051 01/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $400.00

9261.01 Glen Forrest Scout Group 1682.9261-0107/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV 2016002 31/05/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

9596.01 Brice Pest Management 1682.9596-0107/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $2,970.00 INV 01493 31/05/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $572.00 INV 01498 31/05/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $242.00 INV 01492 31/05/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $1,056.00 INV 01503 31/05/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $1,100.00

9779.01 Kazimierz J Bogucki 1682.9779-0107/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES & LABOUR $308.37 INV 102 01/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES 17/05 $160.35 INV 104 01/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES 24/05 $148.02

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11050.5 ClickSuper Pty Ltd 1683.11050-0103/06/2016SUPERANNUATION $314,250.81 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-1 $255,199.62 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-10 $903.81 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-11 $335.81 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-12 $6,485.26 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-13 $8,964.19 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-14 $346.65 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-16 $980.58 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-18 $677.67 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-23 $2,201.17 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-24 $1,355.67 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-26 $2,591.06 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-27 $2,243.13 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-3 $8,049.25 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-30 $274.14 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-32 $1,116.31 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-33 $1,776.39 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-34 $295.76 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-35 $265.75 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-37 $1,206.53 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-4 $534.51 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-6 $619.47 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-7 $849.96 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-8 $16,567.97 INV May2016- 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-MAY2016-9 $92.90 INV 990716-8 31/05/2016 SUPERANNUATION-990716-8 $317.25

10313.01 Mr R K Perks 1684.10313-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

10880.01 Ellenby Tree Farm Pty Ltd 1684.10880-0107/06/2016 TREES $594.00 INV 16304 19/05/2016 3 X ANGOPHORA COSTATA $594.00

10908.01 Adventure Playgrounds Pty Ltd 1684.10908-0107/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT $3,399.00 INV 25527 03/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT $3,399.00

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11017.01 Telstra SNP Monitoring Pty Ltd 1684.11017-0107/06/2016 ALARM MONITORING $2,082.30 INV SP17246 02/06/2016 REPLACE FAULTY MODULE - MATHOURA ST $236.50 INV SP17245 02/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PERMACONN - HOOLEY RD $528.00 INV SP27138 02/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PERMACONN - BROWN PARK $528.00 INV SP27139 02/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PERMACONN - SWAN VIEW YOUTH $528.00 INV SP27599 03/06/2016 ALARM VOLTAGE ISSUES - BRUCE DOUGLAS PAVILION $261.80

11161.01 AXIIS Contracting Pty Ltd 1684.11161-0107/06/2016 CONCRETING SERVICES $22,510.84 INV 2037 02/06/2016 SUPPLY & LAY CONCRETE - THOMAS RD $22,510.84

11202.01 Mr A Brennan 1684.11202-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

11203.01 Ms L Fisher 1684.11203-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

11205.01 Mr J S Martin 1684.11205-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

11210.01 Mr D A Jeans 1684.11210-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

11293.01 Crimea Super Deli 1684.11293-0107/06/2016 CATERING $145.00 INV 55 12/05/2016 CATERING - BAG MEETING 09/05/16 $145.00

11326.01 Learning Seat Pty Ltd 1684.11326-0107/06/2016 SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,320.00 INV 16054571 17/05/2016 SUBSCRIPTION - APRIL 2016 $1,320.00

11398.01 JB HI-FI Group Pty Ltd 1684.11398-0107/06/2016 IT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $862.00 INV 3966152- 31/05/2016 IPAD FIRE CONTROL OFFICER $862.00

11455.01 AssetVal Pty Ltd 1684.11455-0107/06/2016 PLANT & EQUIPMENT ASSET VALUATION $3,201.00 INV 00008736 07/06/2016 PROVISION OF PLANT & EQUIPMENT VALUATION $3,201.00

11473.01 Choices Flooring By Gundry's 1684.11473-0107/06/2016 FLOORING $4,349.00 INV 300211 03/06/2016 BILGOMAN REPLACEMENT FLOOR $4,349.00

11474.01 Swan Valley Fresh 1684.11474-0107/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $172.42 INV 00009529 03/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $122.39 INV 00009589 01/06/2016 PROVISIONS - REFLECTIONS CAFÉ $50.03

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11511.01 Mr W Elzer 1684.11511-0107/06/2016XOVER CONTRIBUTION $2,680.00 INV XOVER 03/06/2016 XOVER CONTRIBUTION - BUNNING RD MT HELENA $2,680.00

11513.01 Mrs K Hedley 1684.11513-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

11514.01 Mr G L Resuggan 1684.11514-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

11515.01 Mrs T L Turpin 1684.11515-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

11516.01 Ms J M Brown 1684.11516-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - CAT $50.00

11517.01 Mrs L J Turner 1684.11517-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

11518.01 Mr C A McLachlan 1684.11518-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

11519.01 Ms V Fowler- Bennett 1684.11519-0107/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 03/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE - DOG $50.00

127.01 Volich Waste Contractors 1684.127-0107/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $3,960.00 INV 00004454 02/06/2016 MANAGE & SUPPLY TRUCK FOR MAYO RD $3,960.00

174.01 Synergy 1684.174-0107/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $4,135.05 INV 58315323 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $391.35 INV 11871875 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $123.55 INV 54163707 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $191.50 INV 69456603 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $953.25 INV 51855019 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,463.25 INV 75563915 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $269.95 INV 36395547 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $127.05 INV 48069151 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $282.75 INV 98169108 26/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $332.40

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191.01 Eastern Region Security 1684.191-0107/06/2016 SECURITY EXPENSES SHIRE FACILITIES $2,265.56 INV 00014881 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $294.40 INV 00014880 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $253.06 INV 00014879 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $400.25 INV 00014878 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $293.38 INV 00014877 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $252.36 INV 00014876 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $519.75 INV 00014875 03/06/2016 SECURITY PATROL SERVICES - APRIL 2016 $252.36

197.01 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1684.197-0107/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $207.75 INV 83716333 16/05/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $207.75

21.01 Eastern Metropolitan Regional 1684.21-0107/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES $74,400.72 Council INV 008 308 03/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES 12/05/16-17/05/16 $37,812.90 INV 008 380 03/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES 18/05/16-24/05/16 $36,587.82

2163.01 Asphaltech Pty Ltd 1684.2163-0107/06/2016 ASPHALT $22,088.40 INV 10003892 02/06/2016 ASPHALT WORKS - CRAIG ST $11,474.30 INV 10003952 02/06/2016 ASPHALT WORKS - NICHOL ST $10,614.10

2567.01 Mr A M Cuccaro 1684.2567-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

2625.01 Stewart & Heaton Clothing 1684.2625-0107/06/2016 UNIFORMS $216.93 INV SIN-2615 20/05/2016 UNIFORMS - VBFB $216.93

314.01 Landgate 1684.314-0107/06/2016 TITLE SEARCHES $1,070.77 INV 320729-1 17/05/2016 INTERIM VALUATIONS - RATES $1,070.77

3229.01 Mr D A Lavell 1684.3229-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $6,667.83 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $6,667.83

3232.01 Turfworks WA Pty Ltd 1684.3232-0107/06/2016 MOWING $4,768.70 INV 3730 03/06/2016 MOWING SERVICES $1,484.29 INV 3735 03/06/2016 MOWING SERVICES $1,541.05 INV 3736 03/06/2016 MOWING SERVICES $1,743.36

37.01 Integrity Carpets Pty Ltd 1684.37-0107/06/2016 CARPET/VINYL LAYING $2,359.50 INV 00013650 19/05/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL ACCOLADE PLUS - MT HELENA $2,359.50

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375.01 Courier Australia 1684.375-0107/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $20.76 INV 0242 03/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $20.76

3998.01 Down Under Stump Grinding 1684.3998-0107/06/2016 TREE CONTROL $1,085.15 INV 19651 03/06/2016 STUMP GRINDING $1,085.15

4386.01 Perry Environmental Contracting 1684.4386-0107/06/2016 WEED MAINTENANCE & GREEN WASTE REMOVAL $14,459.50 INV 2229 03/06/2016 REMOVE GREEN WASTE DEBRIS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $1,683.00 INV 2231 03/06/2016 SPRAY WEEDS - MT HELENA OVAL $302.50 INV 2232 03/06/2016 REMOVAL OF VEGETATION - LINTHORN CR $291.50 INV 2236 03/06/2016 SLASHING OF WEEDS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $346.50 INV 2221 03/06/2016 WOODY WEED REMOVAL $1,210.00 INV 2222 03/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING - EALY ST $720.50 INV 2223 03/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING - MT HELENA TOWNSITE $1,166.00 INV 2225 03/06/2016 WOODY WEED REMOVAL - HERITAGE TRAIL $2,068.00 INV 2226 03/06/2016 WEED MAINTENANCE - SWAN VIEW $627.00 INV 2227 03/06/2016 WEED SLASHING - THOMAS RD $1,699.50 INV 2228 03/06/2016 WOODY WEED REMOVAL - SEXTON ST $2,992.00 INV 2224 03/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING - MT HELENA TOWNSITE $1,353.00

4463.01 William Street Family Therapy 1684.4463-0107/06/2016 PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPERVISION $217.80 Centre INV 00017783 03/06/2016 PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPERVISION $217.80

4526.01 Mr J S Daw 1684.4526-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

5600.01 Mr S H Fox 1684.5600-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

6184.01 Ms P A Clark 1684.6184-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

6219.01 Hills Scrap Metal 1684.6219-0107/06/2016 COLLECTION OF SCRAP METAL $165.00 INV IV000000 23/05/2016 COLLECTION OF SCRAP METAL BIN $165.00

6461.01 Mr P B Bertola 1684.6461-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $3,050.00 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $3,050.00

6982.01 Mundaring Roofing & Patios 1684.6982-0107/06/2016 DRAIN COVERS $1,628.00 INV 689 02/06/2016 DRAIN COVERS $1,628.00

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7039.01 ID Consulting Pty Ltd 1684.7039-0107/06/2016 QUARTERLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE $1,567.50 INV 00010898 12/05/2016 QUARTERLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE $1,567.50

7426.01 Scoob's Dingo Service 1684.7426-0107/06/2016 FOOTPATH SWEEPING & KERBING REPAIRS $5,233.73 INV 1709 02/06/2016 FOOTPATH & KERBING REPAIRS $3,125.91 INV 1710 02/06/2016 FOOTPATH SWEEPING - VARIOUS LOCATION $729.63 INV 1714 03/06/2016 FOOTPATH SWEEPING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $729.63 INV 1715 02/06/2016 BACKFILL AND COMPACT BEHIND NEW FOOTPATH $648.56

7541.01 Insight CCS 1684.7541-0107/06/2016 INSIGHT AFTER HOUR PHONE SERVICE $1,789.65 INV 00082432 02/06/2016 INSIGHT AFTER HOUR SERVICE APRIL 2016 $1,789.65

7576.01 Road Signs Australia Pty Ltd 1684.7576-0107/06/2016 SIGNS $305.80 INV 00032834 17/05/2016 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF 2 x SPEC SIGNS $261.80 INV 00032835 17/05/2016 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF BUSINESS DIRECTION $44.00

7715.01 Mundaring Artisan Bakery 1684.7715-0107/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $19.20 INV 35 03/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $19.20

7735.01 West Force Plumbing & Gas 1684.7735-0107/06/2016 PLUMBING $6,488.50 INV 00181551 19/05/2016 PLUMBING $1,034.00 INV 00180971 20/05/2016 PLUMBING $368.50 INV 00180991 20/05/2016 PLUMBING $148.50 INV 00181561 20/05/2016 PLUMBING $110.00 INV 00181761 20/05/2016 PLUMBING $148.50 INV 00181781 20/05/2016 PLUMBING $99.00 INV 00181751 19/05/2016 PLUMBING - COPPIN RD TRANSFER STATION $2,170.00 INV 00181771 19/05/2016 PLUMBING - MATHIESON RD TRANSFER STATION $2,170.00 INV 00181591 19/05/2016 PLUMBING $240.00

8590.01 Redink Homes Pty Ltd 1684.8590-0107/06/2016 REFUND $113.00 INV REFUND 03/06/2016 REFUND OF HEALTH APPROVAL - 11 DICKSON CT $113.00

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1684.8769-0107/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $11,333.49 INV 1318 02/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,632.42 INV 1320 03/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,192.42 INV 1321 03/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,192.42 INV 1325 03/06/2016 WEED TREATMENT - MUNDARING RECREATION CENTRE $1,316.23

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8810.01 Localise 1684.8810-0107/06/2016 CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP $3,300.00 INV 1295 03/06/2016 CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP $3,300.00

8812.01 Oz Stone Pty Ltd T/A TMJ Limestone 1684.8812-0107/06/2016 LIMESTONE RETAINING $3,192.20 Retaining INV 279 03/06/2016 HERITAGE TRAIL WORKS - EXTEND BLOCK WALL $3,192.20

8924.01 Ms P A Cook 1684.8924-0107/06/2016 COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE $2,006.25 INV MEETING 10/11/2015 ENTITLEMENTS FOR JUNE 2016 $2,006.25

9698.01 Managed System Services Pty Ltd 1684.9698-0107/06/2016 LICENSING SERVICES $106,388.34 INV 00000671 03/06/2016 MICROSOFT LICENSING $106,388.34

3462.01 Care Giver Subsidies 1685.3462-0102/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $43,014.27 INV 020616 07/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $43,014.27

11520.02 Mr J J & Ms R L Kaeding 1686.11520-0108/06/2016 RATES REFUND $24.77 INV REFUND 08/06/2016 RATES REFUND $24.77

11521.02 Ms A T Lough & Mr R J Hampshire 1686.11521-0108/06/2016 RATES REFUND $882.54 INV REFUND 08/06/2016 RATES REFUND $882.54

10398.01 Waterlogic Australia Pty Ltd 1687.10398-0113/06/2016MONTHLY SERVICING $121.00 INV 01170991 09/06/2016 MONTHLY SERVICING $121.00

10401.01 Quality Traffic Management 1687.10401-0113/06/2016TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT $1,680.48 INV 21059 24/05/2016 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT $1,680.48

10414.01 Department of Transport 1687.10414-0113/06/2016 VEHICLE SEARCH FEES $34.60 INV 405938 08/06/2016 VEHICLE SEARCH FEES - APRIL 16 $34.60

10596.01 TJ Signs & Vehicle Graphics 1687.10596-0113/06/2016 SIGNS & GRAPHICS $944.00 INV 00623 08/06/2016 SUPPLY WARNING SIGNS $944.00

10654.01 Datacom Systems (WA) Pty Ltd 1687.10654-0113/06/2016 IT EQUIPMENT $3,618.93 INV INVDSPW0 08/06/2016 SAMSUNG MONITOR $1,363.03 INV INVDSPW0 08/06/2016 EPSON PROJECTOR $2,255.90

10881.01 Alsco Pty Ltd 1687.10881-0113/06/2016FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $26.40 INV CPER1589 31/05/2016 FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $26.40

Page 14 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

10925.01 Mr A L Money 1687.10925-0113/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $62.23 INV REIMBURS 13/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL - P4787 $62.23

11017.01 Telstra SNP Monitoring Pty Ltd 1687.11017-0113/06/2016 ALARM MONITORING & SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIRS $696.62 INV MAS62758 09/06/2016 ALARM MONITORING $63.28 INV SP24157 08/06/2016 SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIR $224.18 INV SP24621 08/06/2016 SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIR $159.50 INV SP25617 09/06/2016 SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIR $217.80 INV MAS85490 09/06/2016 ALARM MONITORING $31.86

11020.01 Nosh Catering 1687.11020-0113/06/2016CATERING $1,890.90 INV 113617 08/06/2016 CATERING - COUNCIL MEETINGS $999.90 INV 114352 08/06/2016 CATERING - COUNCIL MEETINGS $891.00

11161.01 AXIIS Contracting Pty Ltd 1687.11161-0113/06/2016CONCRETE WORKS $45,650.00 INV 2058 03/06/2016 CONCRETE WORKS - MORRISON RD TRAIL EXTENSION $45,650.00

11211.01 Staff Link Personnel Pty Ltd 1687.11211-0113/06/2016TEMP STAFF $8,735.71 INV 20161 09/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $4,951.40 INV 20187 10/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $3,784.31

11294.01 ASK Waste Management 1687.11294-0113/06/2016OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF TRANSFER STATIONS $10,560.00 INV 372 02/06/2016 OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF TRANSFER STATIONS $10,560.00

11306.01 Port Container Services Pty Ltd 1687.11306-0113/06/2016 PORT CONTAINERS $23,857.90 INV I65003 09/06/2016 RECYCLED CONTAINER $19,155.40 INV I65583 09/06/2016 PA DOOR AND PLATE $4,702.50

11345.01 Immaculate Holdings Pty Ltd 1687.11345-0113/06/2016SWEEPING SERVICES $11,307.86 INV 3565 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,158.88 INV 3566 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,404.70 INV 3559 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,404.70 INV 3557 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,474.94 INV 3558 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $913.06 INV 3562 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,158.88 INV 3561 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,053.53 INV 3560 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,334.47 INV 3563 08/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,404.70

11398.01 JB HI-FI Group Pty Ltd 1687.11398-0113/06/2016IT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $1,243.00 INV 3888848- 08/06/2016 MOBILE PHONE $1,243.00

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11451.01 Applied Integrity Solutions 1687.11451-0113/06/2016PROFESSIONAL FEES $3,217.50 INV AIS029 17/05/2016 PROFESSIONAL FEES - PRELIMINARY INQUIRY $3,217.50

11475.01 Soundtown 1687.11475-0113/06/2016MOUNT HELENA PA BRACKET $165.00 INV 18534 08/06/2016 MOUNT HELENA PA BRACKET $165.00

11488.01 Anida Holdings Pty Ltd 1687.11488-0113/06/2016MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $7,969.50 INV INV-1655 02/06/2016 MAINTENANCE OF SCULPTURE PARK $5,197.50 INV INV-1656 02/06/2016 MAINTENANCE OF SCULPTURE PARK $2,772.00

11505.01 Greenmount Liquor Store 1687.11505-0113/06/2016REFRESHMENTS $333.00 INV 122132 09/06/2016 REFRESHMENTS - COUNCIL $333.00

11506.01 Camtek Surveillance Products 1687.11506-0113/06/2016 SURVEILLANCE PRODUCTS $6,770.00 INV 00002484 09/06/2016 PIPE INSPECTION CAM KIT & SKID PACK $6,770.00

11522.01 Mrs P Collier 1687.11522-0113/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 09/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11523.01 Ms S L Pettit 1687.11523-0113/06/2016 STERILISATION AND REGISTRATION REBATE $80.00 INV REBATE 09/06/2016 STERILISATION AND REGISTRATION REBATE $80.00

11524.01 Ms C Thomas 1687.11524-0113/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATES $100.00 INV REBATE 09/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 09/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11525.01 Mr M Brock 1687.11525-0113/06/2016YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00 INV SPONSORS 09/06/2016 YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00

11526.01 Mr A Brock 1687.11526-0113/06/2016YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00 INV SPONSORS 09/06/2016 YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00

11527.01 Miss J Pellant 1687.11527-0113/06/2016YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00 INV SPONSORS 09/06/2016 YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM $100.00

1188.01 Minda Mia Contracting 1687.1188-0113/06/2016 GARDENING $33.00 INV 00003543 09/06/2016 INSTALL PLANT AFTER AIRCON INSTALLED $33.00

119.01 Telstra 1687.119-0113/06/2016 TELEPHONE $10,484.30 INV 20855660 09/06/2016 TELEPHONE $10,484.30

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1246.01 Malcolm & Caril Barker 1687.1246-0113/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $11,000.00 INV 160601 10/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - HERITAGE TRAIL $11,000.00

127.01 Volich Waste Contractors 1687.127-0113/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $98,811.87 INV 00004446 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $3,981.12 INV 00004444 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $73,142.30 INV 00004445 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $1,988.58 INV 00004447 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $12,974.63 INV 00004448 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $990.00 INV 00004449 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $75.90 INV 00004450 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $222.75 INV 00004451 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $335.15 INV 00004452 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $1,249.82 INV 00004453 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $3,588.33 INV 00004455 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $87.29 INV 00004443 09/06/2016 REFUSE CONTRACT $176.00

1328.01 NNT - Division of Pacific Brands 1687.1328-0113/06/2016 UNIFORMS $549.80 Workwear Group Pty Ltd INV 00494635 08/06/2016 UNIFORMS - AFM $432.10 INV 00498751 08/06/2016 UNIFORMS - AFM $117.70

15.01 Australia Post 1687.15-0113/06/2016 POSTAGE $292.09 INV 10053166 08/06/2016 POSTAGE - RATES $292.09

1731.01 All Type Engraving 1687.1731-0113/06/2016 SIGNS $38.50 INV 00032970 27/05/2016 ENGRAVING $38.50

174.01 Synergy 1687.174-0113/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $356.25 INV 10592115 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $122.10 INV 74361147 31/05/2016 ELECTRICITY $132.95 INV 30841907 03/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $101.20

1834.01 Hills Outside School Care 1687.1834-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $1,535.00 Association Inc. INV GRANT 08/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $1,535.00

197.01 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1687.197-0113/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $95.34 INV 83722202 19/05/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $95.34

21.01 Eastern Metropolitan Regional 1687.21-0113/06/2016 CONTRIBUTION $4,400.00 Council INV EMRC2342 03/06/2016 CONTRIBUTION FOR 20 MILLION TREES PROJECT $4,400.00

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2284.01 1st Mundaring Scouts 1687.2284-0113/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV 506 09/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

2496.01 Mundaring Garden Centre 1687.2496-0113/06/2016 PLANTS $15,740.05 INV 49 08/06/2016 SUPPLY OF SEEDLINGS FOR 2016 TCUP PROGRAM $7,585.60 INV 48 08/06/2016 SUPPLY OF SEEDLINGS FOR 2016 TCUP PROGRAM $8,154.45

2505.01 Eastern Hills Guides & Scout Group 1687.2505-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00 INV GRANT 08/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00

2769.01 Regenerated Landscapes 1687.2769-0113/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING $2,700.00 INV 46 09/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $600.00 INV 48 13/06/2016 EROSION CONTROL - BLACK COCKATOO RESERVE $1,000.00 INV 49 13/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - HILLTOP RD $600.00 INV 50 13/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - SUNNINGHILL RESERVE $500.00

307.01 McLeods Barristers and Solicitors 1687.307-0113/06/2016 PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES $9,741.34 INV 92044 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - DOG ACT PROSECUTION $2,282.88 INV 92046 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - DOG ACT PROSECUTION $1,672.16 INV 92045 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - DOG ACT PROSECUTION $1,976.52 INV 92293 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - DOG ACT PROSECUTION $2,154.32 INV 92341 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - DOG ACT PROSECUTION $1,655.46

3088.01 LGMA (WA Division) 1687.3088-0113/06/2016 REGISTRATION FEES $70.00 INV 2507 08/06/2016 LGMA OUTSIDE THE BOX REGISTRATION $70.00

314.01 Landgate 1687.314-0113/06/2016 TITLE SEARCHES $523.60 INV 59228489 08/06/2016 AERIAL IMAGERY $523.60

322.01 Ambius 1687.322-0113/06/2016 INDOOR PLANT HIRE $298.22 INV 21238335 08/06/2016 INDOOR PLANT HIRE $298.22

338.01 Eastern Hills Towing 1687.338-0113/06/2016 TOWING $3,278.00 INV 55043 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55048 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55095 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55144 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55145 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55148 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55169 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00

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INV 55170 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55272 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55273 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55281 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55283 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $110.00 INV 55333 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55374 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55482 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55576 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55577 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55703 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55734 08/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00

3390.01 Hays Specialist Recruitment 1687.3390-0113/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $2,387.55 (Australia) Pty Ltd INV 5888330 03/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - INFRASTRUCTURE $2,387.55

375.01 Courier Australia 1687.375-0113/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $6.92 INV 0243 08/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $6.92

381.01 Mundaring Electrical Contracting 1687.381-0113/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $1,323.30 Service INV 6148 10/06/2016 REPLACE SECURITY LIGHTS $269.50 INV 6152 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6099 09/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $297.00 INV 6153 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $198.00 INV 6158 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $103.40 INV 6159 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $147.40 INV 6162 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $110.00 INV 6166 08/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00

4163.01 Tillshed 1687.4163-0113/06/2016 CASH REGISTER $550.00 INV 54 09/06/2016 MOUNT HELENA KIOSK CASH REGISTER $550.00

4241.01 Lovegrove Turf Services Pty Ltd 1687.4241-0113/06/2016 TURF / GARDEN SUPPLIES $23,020.80 INV 33338 08/06/2016 SOIL SCULPTURE PARK $23,020.80

4300.01 C & D Planke & Sons 1687.4300-0113/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $4,851.00 INV 00069 10/06/2016 SUPPLY PROFILING & SWEEPING - THOMAS RD $1,617.00 INV 00071 10/06/2016 PROFILER SWEEPING - ROLAND RD $3,234.00

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4386.01 Perry Environmental Contracting 1687.4386-0113/06/2016 MAINTENANCE $13,475.00 INV 2248 09/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $275.00 INV 2249 10/06/2016 WATSONIA WEED CONTROL $6,600.00 INV 2250 10/06/2016 GENISTA WEED CONTROL $6,600.00

4407.01 Aardvark Bobcat & Truck Hire 1687.4407-0113/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $7,417.41 INV #502 08/06/2016 BOBCAT & TRUCK HIRE $3,291.75 INV #503 10/06/2016 BOBCAT & TRUCK HIRE $4,125.66

4433.01 Marketforce Pty Ltd 1687.4433-0113/06/2016 ADVERTISING $1,799.05 INV 7029 10/06/2016 ADVERTISEMENT - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TENDER $621.61 INV 7030 09/06/2016 ADVERTISMENT - COORDINATOR COMMUNITY SAFETY $572.00 INV 7230 10/06/2016 ADVERTISING - TREE MANAGEMENT SERVICES $605.44

4453.01 Technifire 2000 1687.4453-0113/06/2016 PARTS $3,245.00 INV 20982 19/05/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL PUMP - 072 MDG P675 $3,245.00

4560.01 Flexi Staff Pty Ltd 1687.4560-0113/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $6,576.41 INV 166765 09/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $2,922.85 INV 166604 09/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $3,653.56

4658.01 Westwater Enterprises Pty Ltd 1687.4658-0113/06/2016 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS $2,420.55 INV WS0417 08/06/2016 EQUIPMENT SERVICE $2,420.55

4811.01 West Sure Group Pty Ltd 1687.4811-0113/06/2016 SECURITY EXPENSES $555.18 INV 00015812 03/06/2016 CASH IN TRANSIT SERVICES - LAKES $153.73 INV 00015811 03/06/2016 CASH IN TRANSIT SERVICES - ADMIN $401.45

4896.01 Blackwell & Associates Pty Ltd 1687.4896-0113/06/2016 CONSULTANT SERVICES $4,686.00 INV 7471 17/05/2016 DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE LESCHENAULTIA MASTER PLAN $4,686.00

5107.01 Peter Godfrey 1687.5107-0113/06/2016 FENCING $16,280.00 INV 0869 09/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL FENCING AND GATE $13,420.00 INV 0871 09/06/2016 ADDITIONAL WORK AND FENCING SCULPTURE PARK $2,860.00

52.01 Western Educting Service 1687.52-0113/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $6,282.19 INV 00013586 03/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING / JETTING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $4,689.52 INV 00013585 03/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING / JETTING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $1,592.67

550.01 Eastern Hills Senior High School 1687.550-0113/06/2016 CATERING FAREWELL FUNCTION $155.00 INV 4201 08/06/2016 CATERING EMPLOYEE FAREWELL FUNCTION $155.00

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5546.01 Opus International Consultants 1687.5546-0113/06/2016 FEES $4,840.00 (Australia) Pty Ltd INV 00053746 31/05/2016 ROAD REHAB SUBMISSIONS $4,840.00

582.01 Mundaring State Emergency 1687.582-0113/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENTS $2,836.24 Services INV 2005 09/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF ESL EXPENSES 11/05/16 $2,836.24

5945.01 West Coast Spring Water Pty Ltd 1687.5945-0113/06/2016 WATER SUPPLY $31.30 INV 555330 10/06/2016 CAFE BAR CONSUMABLES $12.52 INV 566018 10/06/2016 CAFE BAR CONSUMABLES $6.26 INV 566011 08/06/2016 WATER $12.52

61.01 Baileys Fertilisers 1687.61-0113/06/2016 FERTILISER $574.20 INV INV8097 08/06/2016 SUPPLY LIQUID FERTILISER $574.20

6234.01 Eastern Hills Milk Supply 1687.6234-0113/06/2016 MILK $89.00 INV #14462 08/06/2016 MILK $89.00

6344.01 Integral Development 1687.6344-0113/06/2016 FEES $385.00 INV INV-0828 08/06/2016 COACHING FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT $385.00

6634.01 Department of Corrective Services 1687.6634-0113/06/2016 MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTION $3,300.00 INV 10663 13/06/2016 MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOL 2015/16 $3,300.00

68.01 The Watershed Water Systems 1687.68-0113/06/2016 SPRINKLER PARTS & SERVICE $5,539.27 INV 10137322 09/06/2016 BILGOMAN SPRINKLER SERVICE $173.25 INV 10139515 01/06/2016 BILGOMAN SPRINKLER WORK $2,390.00 INV 10139513 09/06/2016 BILGOMAN SPRINKLER PARTS AND SERVICE $181.02 INV 10139603 09/06/2016 BILGOMAN SPRINKLER PARTS $79.00 INV 10139602 01/06/2016 BILGOMAN EXTRA SPRINKLER $2,716.00

6876.01 RAC Motoring Pty Ltd 1687.6876-0113/06/2016 CALL OUT FEES $95.00 INV 4205324 17/05/2016 CALL OUT FOR 819 MDG P4778 $95.00

7030.01 Mundaring & Districts Senior 1687.7030-0113/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT $166.27 Citizens Association INV 011 08/06/2016 INSURANCE FOR NEW BUS- 1EWR880 $166.27

7102.01 Perth Hills United Football Club 1687.7102-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $503.00 INV GRANT 08/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $503.00

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7407.01 Eastgate Church 1687.7407-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00 INV GRANT 08/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00

7426.01 Scoob's Dingo Service 1687.7426-0113/06/2016 LANDSCAPING & FOOTPATH SWEEPING $2,026.75 INV 1716 08/06/2016 GENERAL LANDSCAPING - SCULPTURE PARK $729.63 INV 1718 10/06/2016 FOOTPATH SWEEPING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $1,297.12

7519.01 Moore Stephens (WA) Pty Ltd 1687.7519-0113/06/2016 INTERIM AUDIT SERVICES $13,200.00 INV 201933 08/06/2016 INTERIM AUDIT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 $13,200.00

7557.01 Perth Region Tourism Organisation 1687.7557-0113/06/2016 ADVERTISING $1,180.00 Inc. INV 4977 08/06/2016 ADVERTISING $590.00 INV 4989 03/06/2016 ADVERTISEMENT - WINTER 2016 $590.00

7590.01 PFD Food Services Pty Ltd 1687.7590-0113/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $538.40 INV KA444016 09/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $109.80 INV KA372916 24/05/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $128.05 INV KA300623 24/05/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $17.40 INV KA238129 12/05/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $111.30 INV KA228656 12/05/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $171.85

7594.01 Chidlow Junior Football Club 1687.7594-0113/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $170.00 INV CJFC1606 08/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $170.00

7725.01 Intelligent IP Communications Pty 1687.7725-0113/06/2016 WAN CHARGES $4,974.97 Ltd INV INV00067 03/06/2016 WAN CHARGES $4,974.97

7854.01 Shredding Services Pty Ltd 1687.7854-0113/06/2016 GREENWASTE PROCESSING SERVICES $26,812.50 INV 00001265 09/06/2016 GREENWASTE PROCESSING SERVICES $26,812.50

8051.01 Conquest Earthworks 1687.8051-0113/06/2016 EARTHWORKS SERVICES $10,195.36 INV 0917 09/06/2016 HIRE OF EXCAVATOR $3,710.85 INV 0919 02/06/2016 COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF LARGE LOGS $684.48 INV 0918 02/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR STORM DAMAGE $5,800.03

8057.01 QK Technologies Pty Ltd 1687.8057-0113/06/2016 SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION $4,560.00 INV 00092432 26/05/2016 YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION FOR QUIKKIDS SOFTWARE $4,560.00

811.01 Family Day Care WA Inc. 1687.811-0113/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT $55.00 INV 200516/0 09/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - FAMILY DAY CARE $55.00

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8151.01 Kerbdoctor 1687.8151-0113/06/2016 KERBING INSTALLATION & REPAIRS $8,811.50 INV 20162131 10/06/2016 KERBING INSTALLATION & REPAIRS $2,400.75 INV 20162132 10/06/2016 KERBING INSTALLATION & REPAIRS $1,379.40 INV 20162133 10/06/2016 KERBING INSTALLATION & REPAIRS $5,031.35

8371.01 Wooroloo Primary School P & C 1687.8371-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00 Association Inc. INV GRANT 27/05/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00

8393.01 Ecowater Services Pty Ltd 1687.8393-0113/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE FEES $1,111.20 INV F1161 09/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE C17 BIOMAX SYSTEM $1,111.20

8636.01 One World Learning 1687.8636-0113/06/2016 EDUCATION EXPENSES $2,750.00 INV MSC02201 08/06/2016 CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS $2,750.00

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1687.8769-0113/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $22,599.86 INV 1317 09/06/2016 REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES $3,636.86 INV 1319 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,420.45 INV 1323 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,483.93 INV 1324 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1326 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1328 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $1,535.61 INV 1329 10/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,249.13

8812.01 Oz Stone Pty Ltd T/A TMJ 1687.8812-0113/06/2016 LIMESTONE BLOCKS $3,085.00 Limestone Retaining INV 280 08/06/2016 LIMESTONE BLOCKS $3,085.00

8824.01 Mr S J Trlin 1687.8824-0113/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $715.00 INV REIMBURS 09/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT - DIPLOMA BUILDING SERVICES $715.00

889.01 P & J Herrington 1687.889-0113/06/2016 CLEANING SUPPLIES $211.20 INV 41755 10/06/2016 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 6 BAGS OF COTTON RAGS $211.20

8907.01 David Wills & Associates 1687.8907-0113/06/2016 CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES $4,510.00 INV 00028481 09/06/2016 CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES $4,510.00

8993.01 Cape to Cape Publishing 1687.8993-0113/06/2016 VISITOR CENTRE STOCK $157.86 INV 3651 09/06/2016 VISITOR CENTRE STOCK $157.86

9036.01 Kalamunda & Districts Basketball 1687.9036-0113/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $440.00 Association Inc. INV 2016/094 08/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $440.00

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906.01 Greenmount Netball Club Inc. 1687.906-0113/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $800.00 INV 008 08/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $800.00

9185.01 NRP Electrical Services 1687.9185-0113/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE $1,298.00 INV 69633 31/05/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE $1,298.00

9463.01 The Cookie Barrel 1687.9463-0113/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $103.57 INV 00330367 12/05/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $103.57

9550.01 Panthers Basketball Club 1687.9550-0113/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $1,500.00 INV GRANT 08/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $1,500.00

9569.01 Christie Parksafe 1687.9569-0113/06/2016 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF BBQ'S $9,592.00 INV 00000486 09/06/2016 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF BBQ'S - SCULPTURE PARK $9,592.00

9584.01 Avon Hills Environmental 1687.9584-0113/06/2016 FIREBREAKS $2,062.50 INV 247 08/06/2016 CONTOUR BANKS $1,072.50 INV 246 08/06/2016 FIREBREAKS $990.00

9596.01 Brice Pest Management 1687.9596-0113/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $1,672.00 INV 01501 09/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $220.00 INV 01502 08/06/2016 PEST TREATMENT LARGE ANT NEST $143.00 INV 01509 08/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $1,309.00

9613.01 Mr J Narvaez 1687.9613-0113/06/2016 DESIGN FEES $4,225.00 INV #0017 09/06/2016 AMS DESIGN CHANGE AND NEW CAR PARK MODULE $4,225.00

969.01 Slater Gartrell Sports 1687.969-0113/06/2016 SPORTING GOODS $135.30 INV SG14116/ 08/06/2016 NETBALLS $135.30

9779.01 Kazimierz J Bogucki 1687.9779-0113/06/2016 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $899.60 INV 103 08/06/2016 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $899.60

9783.01 Wajon Publishing Company 1687.9783-0113/06/2016 SPRING WILDFLOWERS COLOUR GUIDE $154.10 INV 00002289 31/05/2016 SPRING WILDFLOWERS COLOUR GUIDE $154.10

9785.01 St Anthony's Netball Club 1687.9785-0113/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $355.00 INV #0004 08/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $355.00

9891.01 The Iris Consulting Group 1687.9891-0113/06/2016 RECORDS DISPOSAL TRAINING COURSE $420.00 INV 100212 08/06/2016 RECORDS DISPOSAL TRAINING COURSE $420.00

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11536.02 Mundaring Wellness Centre 1688.11536-0116/06/2016RATES REFUND $514.74 INV REFUND 15/06/2016 RATES REFUND $514.74

11537.02 Mr A C & Ms K Robertson 1688.11537-0116/06/2016RATES REFUND $212.39 INV REFUND 15/06/2016 RATES REFUND $212.39

11538.02 Mr S U Oey & Ms S F Yap 1688.11538-0116/06/2016RATES REFUND $4,000.00 INV REFUND 15/06/2016 RATES REFUND $4,000.00

10411.01 Mundaring Netball Club 1689.10411-0120/06/2016KIDSPORT FUNDING $635.00 INV KS16/1 08/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $635.00

10596.01 TJ Signs & Vehicle Graphics 1689.10596-0120/06/2016 SIGNS $1,743.50 INV 00625 13/06/2016 SIGNAGE FOR LAKE LESCHENAULTIA $1,622.50 INV 00628 15/06/2016 SIGNS $121.00

10836.01 Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd 1689.10836-0120/06/2016EQUIPMENT HIRE $1,048.85 INV 5087293 31/05/2016 HIRE OF MULTI TYRE ROLLER $1,048.85

10881.01 Alsco Pty Ltd 1689.10881-0120/06/2016FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $448.80 INV CPER1589 09/06/2016 FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $92.40 INV CPER1589 09/06/2016 FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $26.40 INV CPER1589 09/06/2016 FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT $330.00

10907.01 Woodturners Association of WA 1689.10907-0120/06/2016QUICK GRANT $500.00 (Inc.) Mundaring Branch INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT - MUNDARING $500.00

11020.01 Nosh Catering 1689.11020-0120/06/2016CATERING $1,963.50 INV 113615 17/06/2016 CATERING - COUNCIL MEETING 18/04/16 $891.00 INV 113603 17/06/2016 CATERING - COUNCIL MEETING 10/05/16 $1,072.50

11123.01 Mr I J & Mrs J L Taylor 1689.11123-0120/06/2016X-OVER CONTRIBUTION $540.00 INV X-OVER 17/06/2016 X-OVER CONTRIBUTION - 24 CASINO RD $540.00

11135.01 Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment 1689.11135-0120/06/2016FIRE EQUIPMENT $1,120.68 INV 54116 26/05/2016 HELMET STICKERS $78.32 INV 54139 09/06/2016 EQUIPMENT VBFB $1,042.36

1116.01 CE Body Builders 1689.1116-0120/06/2016 BULLBAR $1,408.00 INV 00000442 19/05/2016 REPLACEMENT BULLBAR - 006 MDG P219 $1,408.00

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11211.01 Staff Link Personnel Pty Ltd 1689.11211-0120/06/2016TEMP STAFF $4,951.40 INV 20210 15/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $4,951.40

11263.01 The Girls' Brigade WA Inc. 1689.11263-0120/06/2016QUICK GRANT - MUNDARING $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT - MUNDARING $500.00

11339.01 Calibre Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd 1689.11339-0120/06/2016CONSULTING SERVICES $14,751.00 INV 00029654 08/06/2016MUNDARING TOWN CENTRE REVITALISATION PROJECT $14,751.00

11345.01 Immaculate Holdings Pty Ltd 1689.11345-0120/06/2016SWEEPING SERVICES $3,020.12 INV 3459 17/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $632.12 INV 3457 17/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,194.00 INV 3458 17/06/2016 SWEEPING SERVICES $1,194.00

11373.01 Badge Constructions Pty Ltd 1689.11373-0120/06/2016CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES $529,382.39 INV 5967 16/06/2016 CONSTRUCTION OF BOYA COMMUNITY HUB $529,382.39

11383.01 Ms E M Van Veen 1689.11383-0120/06/2016REFUND $135.41 INV REFUND 17/06/2016 REFUND - CHILD CARE FEES OVER PAID $135.41

11422.01 BEST Consultants Pty Ltd 1689.11422-0120/06/2016ELECTRICAL CONSULTING $2,310.00 INV M12934 09/06/2016 ELECTRICAL CONSULTING - HARRY RISEBOROUGH $2,310.00

11451.01 Applied Integrity Solutions 1689.11451-0120/06/2016PROFESSIONAL FEES $3,851.25 INV AIS034 27/05/2016 PROFESSIONAL FEES ENGAGEMENT COVER $3,851.25

11452.01 S and I Services 1689.11452-0120/06/2016CLEANING SERVICES $180.00 INV 7 13/06/2016 CLEANING SERVICES - CPC MIDDLE SWAN $180.00

11455.01 AssetVal Pty Ltd 1689.11455-0120/06/2016PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ASSET VALUATION $1,067.00 INV 00008745 16/06/2016PROVISION OF PLANT & EQUIPMENT ASSET VALUATION $1,067.00

11474.01 Swan Valley Fresh 1689.11474-0120/06/2016PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $317.45 INV 00009461 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $126.92 INV 00009642 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $190.53

11533.01 Parkerville Bushrangers Senior 1689.11533-0120/06/2016QUICK GRANT $500.00 Football Club INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

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11534.01 Mr R J Stacey 1689.11534-0120/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $100.00 INV REBATE 14/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 14/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11535.01 Mrs N M Massey 1689.11535-0120/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 14/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11540.01 Ms F C Clicteur 1689.11540-0120/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 17/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11541.01 Ms R Potter 1689.11541-0120/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 17/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11542.01 Harley Dykstra Pty Ltd 1689.11542-0120/06/2016REFUND $259.00 INV REFUND 17/06/2016 REFUND - PLANNING FEES OVER PAID $259.00

11543.01 Mr R P Heighway 1689.11543-0120/06/2016X-OVER CONTRIBUTION $536.00 INV X-OVER 17/06/2016 X-OVER CONTRIBUTION - 745 SUMMIT RD MUNDARING $536.00

1188.01 Minda Mia Contracting 1689.1188-0120/06/2016 GARDENING SERVICES $21,802.38 INV 00003579 20/06/2016 MAINTENANCE SHIRE DEPOT JUNE 16 $561.04 INV 00003577 20/06/2016 GARDEN MAINTENANCE JUNE 16 VARIOUS LOCATIONS $2,040.78 INV 00003572 17/06/2016 STREETSCAPE MAINTENANCE MORRISON ROAD $3,769.37 INV 00003571 17/06/2016 MAINTENANCE WORKS GOLDSBOROUGH ENTRANCE $1,337.60 INV 00003578 17/06/2016 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - GREAT EASTERN HWY $2,181.69 INV 00003570 17/06/2016 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - HELENA VALLEY ESTATE $11,730.40 INV 00003576 17/06/2016 SLASHING COPPIN ROAD STATION JUNE 16 $181.50

119.01 Telstra 1689.119-0120/06/2016 TELEPHONE $1,270.28 INV 09411603 13/06/2016 TELEPHONE - BRIGADES $1,270.28

12.01 Department of Human Services 1689.12-0120/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $313.53 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $313.53

1246.01 Malcolm & Caril Barker 1689.1246-0120/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $4,730.00 INV 160602 13/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - HERITAGE TRAIL $3,850.00 INV 160606 17/06/2016 SAWYERS VALLEY TRIAL PLOT FOR EMRC PROJECT $880.00

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13.01 Shire of Mundaring 1689.13-0120/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $4,568.31 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $42.95 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $532.00 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,472.33 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $818.27 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $727.31 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $333.41 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $202.76 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $133.00 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $306.28

135.01 BOC Ltd 1689.135-0120/06/2016 CYLINDER RENTAL $240.35 INV 40126755 15/06/2016 PURCHASES AND REFILLS $162.28 INV 40126961 15/06/2016 PURCHASES AND REFILLS $78.07

138.01 Sonic HealthPlus Pty Ltd 1689.138-0120/06/2016 MEDICAL EXAMINATION $517.00 INV 1058482 13/06/2016 PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL $225.50 INV 1067853 15/06/2016 PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL $291.50

150.01 Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd 1689.150-0120/06/2016 ASPHALT $221,121.60 INV 9652640 13/06/2016 DG10 170 IPWEA ASPHALT $1,227.47 INV 9626077 03/06/2016 ASPHALT $153,789.04 INV 9626076 03/06/2016 ASPHALT $47,526.41 INV 9620842 02/06/2016 ASPHALT $205.79 INV 9620848 02/06/2016 ASPHALT $204.58 INV 9620853 02/06/2016 ASPHALT $205.79 INV 9577023 17/05/2016 ASPHALT $204.58 INV 9587285 17/05/2016 ASPHALT $204.58 INV 9617674 31/05/2016 SEALING WORKS AT CLAYTON RD $17,553.36

1521.01 Dial A Nappy & Busiclean 1689.1521-0120/06/2016 GOODS $1,267.00 INV 00005924 01/06/2016 CLEANING CONSUMABLES $286.00 INV 00006008 17/06/2016 CLEANING CONSUMABLES $981.00

166.01 Vodafone 1689.166-0120/06/2016 FEES $2,052.82 INV 11124723 16/06/2016 MONTHLY FEES JUNE 2016 - PAGERS ALL BRIGADES $2,052.82

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174.01 Synergy 1689.174-0120/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $4,253.00 INV 09985499 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $576.30 INV 53588043 13/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $47.75 INV 47434835 13/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $267.75 INV 35633043 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $389.50 INV 51254425 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $51.45 INV 51427307 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $49.30 INV 50878117 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $51.00 INV 52339115 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $54.55 INV 50452044 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $121.60 INV 50689552 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $44.95 INV 88762892 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $114.25 INV 56399363 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $85.60 INV 33498379 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $806.90 INV 40246139 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $77.65 INV 45225091 15/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,514.45

197.01 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1689.197-0120/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $365.47 INV 83729329 13/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $193.26 INV 83731346 03/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $172.21

21.01 Eastern Metropolitan Regional 1689.21-0120/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES $173,610.84 Council INV EMRC2346 13/06/2016 COPPIN RD TRANSFER STATION $52,311.55 INV EMRC2346 13/06/2016 MATHIESON RD TRANSFER STATION $43,229.81 INV 008 445 13/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL - 25/05/16-31/05/16 $39,408.71 INV 008 505 15/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL 01/06/16 - 07/06/16 $38,660.77

215.01 Deputy Commissioner of Taxation 1689.215-0120/06/2016 TAXATION $140,019.46 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $118,766.31 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $21,253.15

2284.01 1st Mundaring Scouts 1689.2284-0120/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00 INV GRANT 17/06/2016 MATCHING GRANT $2,000.00

2560.01 Domus Nursery 1689.2560-0120/06/2016 PLANTS $469.66 INV 107308 08/06/2016 PLANTS MUNDARING HUB LANDSCAPING $469.66

2625.01 Stewart & Heaton Clothing 1689.2625-0120/06/2016 UNIFORMS $281.72 INV SIN-2618 27/05/2016 UNIFORMS $93.91 INV SIN-2619 31/05/2016 UNIFORMS $187.81

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2689.01 Grasstrees Australia 1689.2689-0120/06/2016 PLANTS $52.80 INV 5814 17/06/2016 MAINTENANCE OF STORED GRASSTREES $52.80

272.01 Swan Hills Design & Print 1689.272-0120/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $795.00 INV 3771 16/06/2016 SUPPLY PRINT AND DELIVERY OF 50 x TIMESHEETS $795.00

2737.01 Du Clene Pty Ltd 1689.2737-0120/06/2016 CLEANING $55,430.67 INV 00007779 13/06/2016 MONTHLY CLEANING OF ELSIE AUSTIN PAVILION $1,073.60 INV 00007780 13/06/2016 MONTHLY CLEANING - MT HELENA CHANGEROOM $515.81 INV 00007777 13/06/2016 CLEANING SERVICES - MAY 2016 $53,841.26

2741.01 Hills Seafood Supplies 1689.2741-0120/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $109.80 INV 00147279 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $109.80

2769.01 Regenerated Landscapes 1689.2769-0120/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING $550.00 INV 02 15/06/2016 VERGE WEED CONTROL $50.00 INV 01 15/06/2016 WEED CONTROL MARRIOTT PARK $500.00

2802.01 Holton Connor Architects 1689.2802-0120/06/2016 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES $10,879.00 INV 00004809 16/06/2016 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES $4,048.00 INV 00004820 16/06/2016 CONSULTANT SERVICES - DESIGN $5,775.00 INV 00004819 16/06/2016 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES $1,056.00

307.01 McLeods Barristers and Solicitors 1689.307-0120/06/2016 PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES $1,963.27 INV 92511 16/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - HEALTH ACT PROSECUTION $1,163.99 INV 92622 16/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - PLANNING MATTER $799.28

3088.01 LGMA (WA Division) 1689.3088-0120/06/2016 REGISTRATION $240.00 INV 2558 27/05/2016 REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY $75.00 INV 2559 27/05/2016 REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY $90.00 INV 2560 27/05/2016 REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY $75.00

314.01 Landgate 1689.314-0120/06/2016 TITLE SEARCHES $944.02 INV 321170-1 20/06/2016 INTERIM VALUATIONS - RATES $944.02

317.01 Mundaring News Round 1689.317-0120/06/2016 NEWSPAPERS $124.00 INV 17318 13/06/2016 NEWSPAPERS - AFM LIBRARY 1428 $63.20 INV 17539 08/06/2016 NEWSPAPERS - ADMIN 2643 $60.80

320.01 Department of Fire & Emergency 1689.320-0120/06/2016 ESL QUARTER 4 $283,848.18 Services INV 143025 27/05/2016 ESL QUARTER 4 $283,848.18

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3232.01 Turfworks WA Pty Ltd 1689.3232-0120/06/2016 MOWING $4,682.52 INV 3740 13/06/2016 MOWING SERVICES $1,182.54 INV 3739 13/06/2016 MOWING SERVICES $1,756.62 INV 3744 13/06/2016 MOWING $1,743.36

3390.01 Hays Specialist Recruitment 1689.3390-0120/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $12,180.64 (Australia) Pty Ltd INV 5860166 16/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - BUILDING MAINTENANCE $2,686.20 INV 5873587 13/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - BUILDING MAINTENANCE $2,686.20 INV 5888331 13/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - BUILDING MAINTENANCE $1,947.50 INV 5902868 13/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - INFRASTRUCTURE $2,376.00 INV 5902869 13/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - BUILDING MAINTENANCE $2,484.74

3416.01 Mount Helena Playgroup & 1689.3416-0120/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENTS $500.00 Community Kindergarten INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

360.01 Eastern Hills Veterinary 1689.360-0120/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES $1,649.19 INV 1746515 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $92.88 INV 1748183 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $199.23 INV 1747823 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $144.00 INV 1752996 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $808.04 INV 1754346 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $125.56 INV 1755834 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $199.48 INV 1758236 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $40.00 INV 1760062 16/06/2016 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR POUND $40.00

361.01 Mount Helena Volunteer Bushfire 1689.361-0120/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN $550.00 Brigade INV 0868 17/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN - 1600 SHORT STREET $550.00

363.01 Parkerville Volunteer Bushfire 1689.363-0120/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN $1,500.00 Brigade INV 0124 17/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN - 330 BORONIA WAY $1,500.00

375.01 Courier Australia 1689.375-0120/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $6.92 INV 0244 16/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $6.92

381.01 Mundaring Electrical Contracting 1689.381-0120/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $1,191.30 Service INV 6071 13/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $70.40 INV 6161 17/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES - SCULPTURE PARK $430.10 INV 6168 13/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES - ADMIN $690.80

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393.01 Western Australian Local 1689.393-0120/06/2016 TRAINING COURSE $1,309.00 Government Association INV I3059654 17/06/2016 LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $654.50 INV I3059653 17/06/2016 LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $654.50

396.01 Modern Teaching Aids Pty Ltd 1689.396-0120/06/2016 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES $130.81 INV 42744931 13/06/2016 RESOURCES FOR MECPC $130.81

4138.01 Hills Raiders Basketball Association 1689.4138-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

4386.01 Perry Environmental Contracting 1689.4386-0120/06/2016 WEED MAINTENANCE $8,261.00 INV 2234 31/05/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION - MONTROSE AVE $6,050.00 INV 2259 13/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING - COPPIN RD TRANSFER STATION $2,211.00

4407.01 Aardvark Bobcat & Truck Hire 1689.4407-0120/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $2,501.73 INV #504 17/06/2016 BOBCAT & TRUCK HIRE $2,501.73

4433.01 Marketforce Pty Ltd 1689.4433-0120/06/2016 ADVERTISING $434.93 INV 7028 09/06/2016 ADVERTISMENT - CESSATION OF RESTRICTED BURN $434.93

4453.01 Technifire 2000 1689.4453-0120/06/2016 PARTS $2,585.00 INV 21028 08/06/2016 REPAIRS TO VEHICLE $2,585.00

452.01 Mahogany Building & Design 1689.452-0120/06/2016 MAINTENANCE $22,110.00 INV 1019 08/06/2016 BROWN PARK KITCHEN RENOVATION VARIATION $3,652.00 INV 1020 20/06/2016 REPLACEMENT KITCHEN & KIOSK BROWN PARK $9,372.00 INV 1021 20/06/2016 BROWN PARK KITCHEN RENOVATION $9,086.00

4560.01 Flexi Staff Pty Ltd 1689.4560-0120/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $3,653.56 INV 166874 13/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $3,653.56

4693.01 Darlington Family Playgroup Inc. 1689.4693-0120/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENTS $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

52.01 Western Educting Service 1689.52-0120/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING SERVICE $13,068.00 INV 00013560 02/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING / JETTING $4,900.50 INV 00013561 02/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING / JETTING $3,267.00 INV 00013562 02/06/2016 DRAIN EDUCTING / JETTING $4,900.50

5558.01 Totally Workwear Midland 1689.5558-0120/06/2016 CLOTHING $1,262.46 INV MD698.D1 15/06/2016 WORK CLOTHES $1,262.46

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5719.01 Shire of Mundaring 1689.5719-0120/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.02 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.02

5811.01 Mr K T & Mrs P Chambers 1689.5811-0120/06/2016 REFUND $2,700.00 INV X-OVER 17/06/2016 X-OVER CONTRIBUTION $2,700.00

589.01 Shire of Mundaring 1689.589-0120/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $15,931.60 INV 160616 20/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $15,931.60

6.01 Shire of Mundaring 1689.6-01 20/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $178.00 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $172.00 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $6.00

6050.01 Fuel Distributors of Western 1689.6050-0120/06/2016 FUEL & OILS $13,560.85 Australia INV FD412636 16/06/2016 FUEL & OILS $13,560.85

6234.01 Eastern Hills Milk Supply 1689.6234-0120/06/2016 MILK $62.15 INV #14511 13/06/2016 MILK $62.15

6876.01 RAC Motoring Pty Ltd 1689.6876-0120/06/2016 CALL OUT FEE $95.00 INV 4205400 17/05/2016 CALL OUT FOR 822MDG P4759 $95.00

6967.01 Mrs T A Holmes 1689.6967-0120/06/2016 REFUND $34.00 INV REFUND 17/06/2016 REFUND - HALL BOOKING FEE $34.00

697.01 Office Gear 1689.697-0120/06/2016 OFFICE FURNITURE $115.60 INV 00006326 15/06/2016 WHITEBOARD $115.60

6982.01 Mundaring Roofing & Patios 1689.6982-0120/06/2016 MANUFACTURE & INSTALLATION FEES $8,305.00 INV 693 13/06/2016 MANUFACTURE & INSTALL WATER FOUNTAIN $1,936.00 INV 696 13/06/2016 REPAIR BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - BROWN PARK $1,320.00 INV 697 17/06/2016 MANUFACTURE AND INSTALL RAINWATER DOWNPIPE $770.00 INV 698 17/06/2016 MANUFACTURE AND INSTALL VANDAL PROOF BOX $3,190.00 INV 694 13/06/2016 REPLACE 3 OLD BINS - CHIDLOW GROWERS MART $1,089.00

7.01 Australian Services Union 1689.7-01 20/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $335.40 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.00 INV PY01-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $77.40

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7021.01 Eastern Hills Cricket Club 1689.7021-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

7053.01 Darlington Review 1689.7053-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

7103.01 Silver Tree Steiner School 1689.7103-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

7156.01 Woodlands Distributors & Agencies 1689.7156-0120/06/2016 DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES $2,101.00 Pty Ltd INV MUN1-006 20/06/2016 RE-DESIGN AND RE-ENGINEER BUS SHELTER $2,101.00

7426.01 Scoob's Dingo Service 1689.7426-0120/06/2016 CONCRETING & FOOTPATH SWEEPING $5,094.92 INV 1717 13/06/2016 CONCRETING PREPARATION - GLENLEA RD $2,083.95 INV 1720 15/06/2016 LANDSCAPING - GLENLEA RD HELENA VALLEY $243.21 INV 1719 17/06/2016 GENERAL LANDSCAPING $578.87 INV 1721 17/06/2016 GENERAL LANDSCAPING $729.63 INV 1722 15/06/2016 FOOTPATH SWEEPING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS $729.63 INV 1723 15/06/2016 GENERAL LANDSCAPING $729.63

7489.01 Sparks Refrigeration & 1689.7489-0120/06/2016 AIRCONDITIONING SERVICE $1,230.24 Airconditioning INV INV-0699 13/06/2016 AIRCONDITIONING SERVICE - POUND $576.29 INV INV-0722 09/06/2016 SWAN VIEW YOUTH SWITCHBOARD PANEL SHIELD $653.95

75.01 Westrac Pty Ltd 1689.75-0120/06/2016 PARTS $1,134.23 INV PI 05391 13/06/2016 PARTS - 011MDG P242 $1,134.23

7594.01 Chidlow Junior Football Club 1689.7594-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

7644.01 Chidlow Quality Affordable Meats 1689.7644-0120/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $149.89 INV 8904 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $149.89

7702.01 Paperbark Technologies 1689.7702-0120/06/2016 TREE RISK ASSESSMENT REPORTS $1,806.00 INV 00002303 15/06/2016 TREE RISK ASSESSMENT REPORTS $1,806.00

7715.01 Mundaring Artisan Bakery 1689.7715-0120/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $118.44 INV 36 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $66.12 INV 37 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $52.32

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7735.01 West Force Plumbing & Gas 1689.7735-0120/06/2016 PLUMBING $1,749.00 INV 00018163 26/05/2016 PLUMBING $159.50 INV 00181801 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $357.50 INV 00181961 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $231.00 INV 00181821 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $297.00 INV 00181831 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $198.00 INV 00181861 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $148.50 INV 00181871 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $110.00 INV 00181941 08/06/2016 PLUMBING $247.50

7820.01 ABM Landscaping 1689.7820-0120/06/2016 ROCK PITCHING & PAVING $5,494.50 INV INV-1378 17/06/2016 SCULPTURE PARK - ROCK PITCHING $3,795.00 INV INV-1447 15/06/2016 SCULPTURE PARK FLYING FOX PAVING $1,699.50

8.01 LGRCEU 1689.8-01 20/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50 INV PY02-25- 12/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50

8051.01 Conquest Earthworks 1689.8051-0120/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE $7,277.05 INV 0920 13/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR STORM DAMAGE $7,277.05

8137.01 Austral Mercantile Collections 1689.8137-0120/06/2016 DEBT COLLECTION FEES $539.00 Pty Ltd INV 62216 13/06/2016 DEBT COLLECTION FEES - CHILDRENS SERVICES $539.00

8275.01 E Fire & Safety 1689.8275-0120/06/2016 MONTHLY FIRE PANEL TESTING $137.50 INV 00172068 09/06/2016 MONTHLY FIRE PANEL TESTING $137.50

8280.01 Mr N Rowe 1689.8280-0120/06/2016 X-OVER CONTRIBUTION $967.00 INV X-OVER 17/06/2016 X-OVER CONTRIBUTION - LOT 103 RILEY RD $967.00

8513.01 ACG Earthmoving Pty Ltd 1689.8513-0120/06/2016 EARTHWORKS $15,076.05 INV 00000453 15/06/2016 WORKS COMPLETED AT SCULPTURE PARK $1,925.00 INV 00000455 17/06/2016 HERITAGE TRAIL WORK - SOUTHERN CAR PARK $13,151.05

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1689.8769-0120/06/2016 TREE REMOVALS $6,353.07 INV 1327 13/06/2016 TREE REMOVALS $2,623.74 INV 1333 17/06/2016 WEED REMOVAL $658.11 INV 1310 13/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION - EAW $3,071.22

8831.01 Swan View Community Association 1689.8831-0120/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00 Inc. INV GRANT 14/06/2016 QUICK GRANT $500.00

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8944.01 Tyres For Trucks 1689.8944-0120/06/2016 TYRE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT $2,677.00 INV 00011529 15/06/2016 TYRE REPAIRS - MDG072 $1,280.00 INV 00011568 15/06/2016 TYRE REPAIRS - MDG012 $77.00 INV 00011576 15/06/2016 TYRE REPAIRS - MDG30 $1,320.00

9169.01 Chidlow Netball Club 1689.9169-0120/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING - VARIOUS RECIPIENTS $1,355.00 INV #13 14/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING - VARIOUS RECIPIENTS $1,355.00

9185.01 NRP Electrical Services 1689.9185-0120/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE $2,596.00 INV 67485 13/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE $1,298.00 INV 68689 13/06/2016 QUARTERLY SERVICE $1,298.00

9512.01 Australian Grown 1689.9512-0120/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $274.89 INV SI10003 15/06/2016 PROVISIONS REFLECTIONS CAFE $274.89

9596.01 Brice Pest Management 1689.9596-0120/06/2016 TERMITE TREATMENT $1,452.00 INV 01450 15/06/2016 TERMITE TREATMENT $176.00 INV 01519 13/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $1,276.00

9657.01 Comco Restoration 1689.9657-0120/06/2016 FABRICATE AND INSTALL VENTS $2,200.00 INV 0012 20/06/2016 FABRICATE AND INSTALL VENTS $2,200.00

9698.01 Managed System Services Pty Ltd 1689.9698-0120/06/2016 IT EQUIPMENT $6,862.99 INV 00000686 15/06/2016 HP 800 ELITE ONE G2 I7 AIO $6,862.99

9703.01 Riding for the Disabled WA Hills 1689.9703-0120/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $195.00 Group INV 105 14/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $195.00

9779.01 Kazimierz J Bogucki 1689.9779-0120/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES $296.04 INV 105 13/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES - 31/05/16 $148.02 INV 106 17/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES 07/06/16 $148.02

3462.01 Care Giver Subsidies 1690.3462-0116/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $45,301.51 INV 160616 20/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $45,301.51

11544.01 Peter Hunt Architect 1691.11544-0121/06/2016ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES $282,556.59 INV 16-212-1 21/06/2016 ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES $151,089.31 INV 16-214-1 21/06/2016 ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES $131,467.28

131.01 Western Australian Treasury Corp 1692.131-0122/06/2016 LOAN REPAYMENT $49,493.69 INV LOAN 171 22/06/2016 LOAN 171 REPAYMENT - PRINCIPAL & INTEREST $49,493.69

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11251.02 Mr K T Burns 1693.11251-0123/06/2016RATES REFUND $350.00 INV REFUND 23/06/2016 RATES REFUND $350.00

11548.02 Ms C M Kinsella 1693.11548-0123/06/2016RATES REFUND $1,000.00 INV REFUND 23/06/2016 RATES REFUND $1,000.00

10312.01 Mrs D M Crowe 1694.10312-0127/06/2016LANDSCAPE CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE $3,006.22 INV 165 21/06/2016 LANDSCAPE CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE $2,183.72 INV 166 21/06/2016 LANDSCAPE CLEAN UP EXPENSES $822.50

10499.01 Investigative Solutions WA Pty Ltd 1694.10499-0127/06/2016LEGAL FEES $790.20 INV 00025173 17/05/2016 LEGAL FEES - GENERAL PROCEDURE CLAIM $721.90 INV 00025227 08/06/2016 LEGAL FEES - SERVICE CLAIM $68.30

10585.01 Tenderlink . Com 1694.10585-0127/06/2016TENDER ADVERTISING $165.00 INV MUNDAR-2 12/05/2016 TENDER ADVERTISING $165.00

10689.01 1st Midland Scout Group 1694.10689-0127/06/2016KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV 15111 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

10786.01 Just Platters WA 1694.10786-0127/06/2016CATERING $105.00 INV JP-00040 21/06/2016 CATERING - SPEED OF TRUST TRAINING $105.00

10819.01 M2 Commander Pty Ltd 1694.10819-0127/06/2016ADSL CHARGES $493.59 INV 14377013 21/06/2016 ADSL CHARGES $493.59

10880.01 Ellenby Tree Farm Pty Ltd 1694.10880-0127/06/2016TREES PURCHASED $4,246.00 INV 16437 03/06/2016 TREES PURCHASED $4,246.00

10921.01 Ixom Operations Pty Ltd 1694.10921-0127/06/2016CHLORINE GAS RENTAL $258.82 INV 5679422 10/06/2016 CHLORINE GAS RENTAL $258.82

11085.01 CTI Couriers Pty Ltd 1694.11085-0127/06/2016COURIER SERVICE $1,068.19 INV CISC4094 13/06/2016 COURIER SERVICE - LIBRARIES $1,068.19

11133.01 M2 Technology Pty Ltd 1694.11133-0127/06/2016SITE FEES $987.80 INV RV32317 21/06/2016 SITE FEE - TO RESET TELEPHONE SYSTEM $232.10 INV RV32421 21/06/2016 SITE FEE - REPLACE TELEPHONE SYSTEM $755.70

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11135.01 Frontline Fire & Rescue Equipment 1694.11135-0127/06/2016EQUIPMENT - VBFB $464.71 INV 54174 03/06/2016 EQUIPMENT - VBFB $464.71

11195.01 Talyden Pty Ltd T/A Pro Crack Seal 1694.11195-0127/06/2016CRACK SEALING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $14,162.50 INV 0001096 21/06/2016 CRACK SEALING - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $14,162.50

11266.01 DiskBank Pty Ltd T/A SoundPack 1694.11266-0127/06/2016STORAGE FOLDERS FOR AUDIO BOOKS $830.50 Solutions INV INV-3613 10/05/2016 STORAGE FOLDERS FOR AUDIO BOOKS $830.50

11294.01 ASK Waste Management 1694.11294-0127/06/2016OPERATIONAL REVIEW $5,236.00 INV 377 21/06/2016 OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF TRANSFER STATIONS $5,236.00

11380.01 West Coast Shade 1694.11380-0127/06/2016 REPAIRS $935.00 INV 00007915 21/06/2016 REPAIR & RE-FIT SHADE SAIL $935.00

11417.01 HiTech Sports Pty Ltd 1694.11417-0127/06/2016 SPORTING EQUIPMENT $2,946.90 INV 1815 21/06/2016 BADMINTON POSTS & LOCKDOWN SYSTEM $2,616.90 INV 1865 21/06/2016 BADMINTON LOCKDOWN SYSTEM $330.00

11452.01 S and I Services 1694.11452-0127/06/2016CLEANING SERVICES $240.00 INV 8 21/06/2016 CLEANING SERVICES - 13/06-17/06/16 $240.00

11488.01 Anida Holdings Pty Ltd 1694.11488-0127/06/2016 SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES $2,585.00 INV INV-1662 21/06/2016 SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF PAINT WASTE SHED $2,585.00

11528.01 Brilliant Beginnings Childcare 1694.11528-0127/06/2016FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FUNDING $1,340.57 INV 288 21/06/2016 FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FUNDING - 09/05-04/06/16 $1,340.57

1188.01 Minda Mia Contracting 1694.1188-0127/06/2016 GARDENING $23,028.26 INV 00003574 21/06/2016 ADMIN & TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE $13,143.38 INV 00003575 21/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $9,662.13 INV 00003588 21/06/2016 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - POUND $222.75

12.01 Department of Human Services 1694.12-0127/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $1,412.88 INV PY99-09- 23/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $1,412.88

1246.01 Malcolm & Caril Barker 1694.1246-0127/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $880.00 INV 160607 21/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - THROSSELL RESERVE $880.00

135.01 BOC Ltd 1694.135-0127/06/2016 CYLINDER RENTAL $44.78 INV 40127520 21/06/2016 CYLINDER RENTAL $44.78

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146.01 Eastern Hills Saws & Mowers 1694.146-0127/06/2016 CHAINSAWS & ACCESSORIES $1,506.80 INV 36158 # 15/06/2016 CHAINSAWS & ACCESSORIES $796.80 INV 36226 # 21/06/2016 CHAINSAW AND ACCESSORIES $710.00

15.01 Australia Post 1694.15-0127/06/2016 POSTAGE $5,412.74 INV 10053394 13/06/2016 POSTAGE - LIBRARIES $348.20 INV 10053400 08/06/2016 POSTAGE $5,064.54

1551.01 Middle Swan Childcare Centre 1694.1551-0127/06/2016 FEES $1,861.20 INV 218 21/06/2016 FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FUNDING - 23/06-10/08/14 $1,861.20

166.01 Vodafone 1694.166-0127/06/2016 FEES $2,414.63 INV 11115464 21/06/2016 PAGERS & MESSAGING - ALL BRIGADES $2,414.63

1674.01 Midland Cement Materials 1694.1674-0127/06/2016 STORMWATER PIPE $176.00 INV 661816 13/06/2016 STORMWATER PIPE $176.00

174.01 Synergy 1694.174-0127/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $56,898.40 INV 30216475 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY - STREET LIGHTING $52,274.80 INV 51001984 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $612.30 INV 57353491 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,252.25 INV 15632795 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $458.30 INV 50350298 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $2,239.75 INV 50350291 21/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $61.00

1808.01 Lane Bookshop 1694.1808-0127/06/2016 BOOKS $32.18 INV INV00258 21/06/2016 JUNIOR BOOK STOCK $32.18

1955.01 Cleanaway 1694.1955-0127/06/2016 RECYCLING FEES $68,920.36 INV 9697364 02/06/2016 RECYCLING FEES $68,920.36

196.01 Glen Forrest Volunteer Bushfire 1694.196-0127/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT $562.76 Brigade INV 1/2016 21/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF ESL EXPENSES $562.76

197.01 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1694.197-0127/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $2,754.18 INV 91211892 13/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $44.00 INV 04000011 03/06/2016 PHOTOCOPIER PRINTING $2,710.18

215.01 Deputy Commissioner of Taxation 1694.215-0127/06/2016 TAXATION $2,534.00 INV PY99-09- 23/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $2,534.00

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217.01 Darling Range Volunteer Bushfire 1694.217-0127/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF ESL EXPENSES $1,206.00 Brigade INV #3730 21/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF ESL EXPENSES $1,206.00

218.01 Security & Key Distributors 1694.218-0127/06/2016 KEY CUT $459.32 INV 1026664 27/05/2016 KEY CUT $66.33 INV 1026413 12/05/2016 PADLOCKS $141.98 INV 1026595 08/06/2016 PADLOCKS $251.01

254.01 Mundaring Arts Centre Inc 1694.254-0127/06/2016 ROTATION OF ARTWORK COLLECTION $2,384.80 INV 907 21/06/2016 ROTATION OF ARTWORK COLLECTION $2,384.80

2714.01 Executive Media Pty Ltd 1694.2714-0127/06/2016 ADVERTISMENT $1,350.00 INV 156788 08/06/2016 ADVERTISMENT $1,350.00

273.01 Sunny Industrial Brushware 1694.273-0127/06/2016 BRUSHWARE $765.05 INV 00013473 12/05/2016 CENTRE BROOM - 043MDG $765.05

293.01 Totally Confidential Record 1694.293-0127/06/2016 FEES $1,302.40 Management INV 66124 10/06/2016 OFFSITE STORAGE $1,302.40

307.01 McLeods Barristers and Solicitors 1694.307-0127/06/2016 PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES $3,624.40 INV 92814 21/06/2016 LEGAL ADVICE ON COPYRIGHT LAW $3,624.40

314.01 Landgate 1694.314-0127/06/2016 TITLE SEARCHES $418.80 INV 321335-1 21/06/2016 INTERIM VALUATIONS - RATES $37.50 INV 698964 08/06/2016 ONLINE TITLE SEARCHES $381.30

33.01 Boral Construction Materials 1694.33-0127/06/2016 ASPHALT $4,076.27 INV WA119404 17/05/2016 ASPHALT $280.50 INV WA119467 17/05/2016 ASPHALT $331.54 INV WA119692 31/05/2016 ASPHALT $165.77 INV WA119560 02/06/2016 ASPHALT $994.62 INV WA119630 02/06/2016 ASPHALT $994.62 INV WA120124 21/06/2016 ASPHALT $994.62 INV WA120124 21/06/2016 CRS EMULSION $314.60

3337.01 Advanced Traffic Management 1694.3337-0127/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $138,421.29 INV 00100111 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100108 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100110 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,819.84

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INV 00100107 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,364.88 INV 00100187 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100138 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $981.68 INV 00100137 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,199.44 INV 00100185 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,613.04 INV 00100186 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,902.56 INV 00100109 08/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100027 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $252.78 INV 00099783 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $6,268.30 INV 00099842 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $9,429.68 INV 00100050 20/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,075.36 INV 00100051 20/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,861.20 INV 00100052 20/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00099804 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $112.53 INV 00099782 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,778.48 INV 00099841 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,902.56 INV 00099840 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,613.04 INV 00099881 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,613.04 INV 00099882 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,902.56 INV 00099908 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,861.20 INV 00099909 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00099944 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $920.21 INV 00099781 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,654.40 INV 00099883 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,240.80 INV 00099943 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $661.76 INV 00099907 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100028 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,861.20 INV 00100251 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100288 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100334 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,406.24 INV 00100392 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100428 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $661.76 INV 00100477 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,406.24 INV 00100552 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,447.60 INV 00100427 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,695.76 INV 00100553 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100286 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,902.56 INV 00100478 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $715.72 INV 00100481 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,654.40 INV 00100508 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100509 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,654.40

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INV 00100249 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,902.56 INV 00100250 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,600.97 INV 00100284 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,613.04 INV 00100287 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,406.24 INV 00100332 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,943.92 INV 00100425 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100426 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,571.68 INV 00100473 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100474 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100475 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $2,026.64 INV 00100479 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,447.60 INV 00100480 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100252 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $7,688.77 INV 00100188 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $11,508.46 INV 00100289 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $6,651.71 INV 00100551 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100510 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,406.24 INV 00100507 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100482 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,406.24 INV 00100476 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $843.52 INV 00100333 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100330 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100285 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96 INV 00100248 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,571.68 INV 00100247 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,613.04 INV 00100331 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,530.32 INV 00100511 21/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,488.96

336.01 Fasta Courier Service 1694.336-0127/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $669.40 INV 144515 21/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $399.11 INV 145614 21/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $270.29

338.01 Eastern Hills Towing 1694.338-0127/06/2016 TOWING $528.00 INV 55884 15/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55891 15/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00 INV 55885 15/06/2016 TOWING SERVICES $176.00

3390.01 Hays Specialist Recruitment 1694.3390-0127/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $1,900.80 (Australia) Pty Ltd INV 5917288 17/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - INFRASTRUCTURE $1,900.80

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358.01 State Library of Western 1694.358-0127/06/2016 LOST BOOKS/CASSETTES $68.32 Australia INV RI013555 08/06/2016 DAMAGED ITEMS $68.32

385.01 Mundaring News & Lotto 1694.385-0127/06/2016 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $474.28 INV 4750 13/06/2016 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $474.28

388.01 Bunzl Ltd 1694.388-0127/06/2016 CLEANING SUPPLIES $340.08 INV T095703 10/05/2016 CLEANING SUPPLIES $340.08

397.01 J. Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd 1694.397-0127/06/2016 CONSUMABLES $4,065.05 INV PEBD3982 21/06/2016 CONSUMABLES $57.55 INV PEBD5991 21/06/2016 CONSUMABLES $2,869.37 INV PEBD3983 21/06/2016 DYMARK PAINT CANS $840.58 INV PEBD3981 21/06/2016 CONSUMABLES $297.55

3998.01 Down Under Stump Grinding 1694.3998-0127/06/2016 TREE CONTROL $96.25 INV 19724 21/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $96.25

406.01 WKC Spatial 1694.406-0127/06/2016 SURVEY $9,517.64 INV I017022 21/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL CONTOUR & FEATURE SURVEY $1,672.00 INV I017023 21/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL CONTOUR & FEATURE SURVEY $1,562.00 INV I017024 21/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL CONTOUR & FEATURE SURVEY $1,100.00 INV I017030 21/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL CONTOUR & FEATURE SURVEY $2,112.00 INV I017003 27/05/2016 PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - ROLAND RD $3,071.64

4281.01 Direct Communications 1694.4281-0127/06/2016 CONSULTATION FEES & LICENCING $3,523.00 INV 104199 21/06/2016 ACMA FEES & LICENCE $3,039.00 INV 104198 21/06/2016 IT CONSULTATION $484.00

4300.01 C & D Planke & Sons 1694.4300-0127/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $3,234.00 INV 00072 21/06/2016 SUPPLY PROFILER & SWEEPING $3,234.00

4453.01 Technifire 2000 1694.4453-0127/06/2016 PARTS $1,955.77 INV 21032 02/06/2016 REPAIRS - 078 MDG $1,955.77

4749.01 Pure Air Filters 1694.4749-0127/06/2016 PARTS $249.70 INV 00008957 17/05/2016 AIR FILTER CLEANING $145.20 INV 00009038 13/06/2016 AIR FILTER CLEANING $104.50

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480.01 Echo Newspaper 1694.480-0127/06/2016 ADVERTISING $1,321.54 INV 00344772 12/05/2016 ADVERTISING $1,028.50 INV 00345039 19/05/2016 ADVERTISING $99.00 INV 00345184 09/06/2016 ADVERTISING $194.04

4882.01 Carringtons Traffic Services 1694.4882-0127/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $90,926.84 INV 00032499 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,773.73 INV 00032548 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,700.67 INV 00032498 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $8,922.87 INV 00032546 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,469.56 INV 00032550 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $869.92 INV 00032547 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $869.92 INV 00032674 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $5,796.51 INV 00032551 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,842.19 INV 00032552 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $921.10 INV 00032675 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $5,041.38 INV 00032602 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $6,740.92 INV 00032544 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $409.38 INV 00032601 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $4,451.96 INV 00032673 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $4,989.27 INV 00032603 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $3,214.52 INV 00032554 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $626.05 INV 00032553 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,431.02 INV 00032549 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,533.37 INV 00032672 13/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,281.83 INV 00032501 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $710.94 INV 00032467 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $12,292.25 INV 00032466 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,929.49 INV 00032465 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $2,788.87 INV 00032500 19/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $3,377.35 INV 00032464 17/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $2,939.11 INV 00032600 03/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $4,388.65 INV 00032545 03/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $1,387.91 INV 00032497 20/05/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $7,226.10

5107.01 Peter Godfrey 1694.5107-0127/06/2016 FENCING $4,950.00 INV 0873 15/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL FENCING - RAILWAY TERRACE $2,860.00 INV 0875 21/06/2016 REPAIR DAMAGED FENCE - LACEY ST $440.00 INV 0876 21/06/2016 FENCE REPAIRS - MARKHAM WAY $1,650.00

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5414.01 Exteria 1694.5414-0127/06/2016 STEEL FABRICATION $8,789.00 INV 00006302 21/06/2016 SUPPLY OF OMNI GREENPLATE DOUBLE BBQ $8,789.00

555.01 Community Newspaper Group 1694.555-0127/06/2016 ADVERTISING $2,007.17 INV 2814043 15/06/2016 ADVERTISING $2,007.17

5558.01 Totally Workwear Midland 1694.5558-0127/06/2016 WORK CLOTHES $411.32 INV MD5712 12/05/2016 UNIFORM - FIRE HAZARD INSPECTION OFFICER $276.72 INV MD7053 15/06/2016 WORK CLOTHES $134.60

5669.01 Mundaring Tyre Centre 1694.5669-0127/06/2016 TYRES & REPAIRS $2,216.00 INV 00018333 13/06/2016 TYRE REPAIRS - P689 & P701 $2,216.00

5728.01 Munda Biddi Trail Foundation 1694.5728-0127/06/2016 DESK & DISPLAY BOARDS $500.00 INV 00000496 21/06/2016 DESK & DISPLAY BOARDS $500.00

6234.01 Eastern Hills Milk Supply 1694.6234-0127/06/2016 MILK $89.00 INV #14560 21/06/2016 MILK $89.00

6369.01 Lion Mill Vineyards 1694.6369-0127/06/2016 REFRESHMENTS $158.40 INV 49/16 21/06/2016 ASSORTED WINES - MUNDARING VISITOR CENTRE $158.40

7187.01 Natsync Environmental 1694.7187-0127/06/2016 FERAL BEE REMOVAL $1,000.00 INV 00002211 21/06/2016 FERAL BEE REMOVAL - BLACK COCKATOO RESERVE $1,000.00

7332.01 Plantrite 1694.7332-0127/06/2016 TUBE STOCK $767.80 INV 00013396 12/05/2016 SUPPLY OF TUBE STOCK FOR SCULPTURE PARK $767.80

7426.01 Scoob's Dingo Service 1694.7426-0127/06/2016 FOOTINGS - SCULPTURE PARK $578.87 INV 1725 21/06/2016 FOOTINGS - SCULPTURE PARK $578.87

75.01 Westrac Pty Ltd 1694.75-0127/06/2016 PARTS $759.87 INV PI 05507 13/06/2016 PARTS - 011 MDG P242 $109.40 INV PI 05507 13/06/2016 PARTS - 018 MDG P235 $314.27 INV PI 05507 13/06/2016 PARTS - 011 MDG P242 $336.20

7541.01 Insight CCS 1694.7541-0127/06/2016 INSIGHT AFTER HOUR SERVICE $2,468.90 INV 00082035 21/06/2016 INSIGHT AFTER HOUR SERVICE MARCH 2016 $2,468.90

763.01 Carewest 1694.763-0127/06/2016 TRAINING $495.00 INV 00000950 21/06/2016 TRAINING - MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH $495.00

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7641.01 Easifleet 1694.7641-0127/06/2016 NOVATED LEASE $2,298.24 INV 201606 S 09/06/2016 NOVATED LEASE $2,298.24

7715.01 Mundaring Artisan Bakery 1694.7715-0127/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $17.76 INV 38 21/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $17.76

7806.01 Weston Road Systems 1694.7806-0127/06/2016 LINEMARKING & SPOTTING SERVICES $7,375.50 INV Mund 65 21/06/2016 LINEMARKING - SCULPTURE PARK $3,674.00 INV Mund 67 21/06/2016 SPOTTING - ROLAND RD $1,666.50 INV Mund 66 21/06/2016 SPOTTING & BARRIER MARKING - STONEVILLE RD $1,045.00 INV Mund 68 21/06/2016 BUS LINES & SPOTTING - HELENA COLLEGE $990.00

8051.01 Conquest Earthworks 1694.8051-0127/06/2016 EARTHWORKS $8,490.35 INV 0921 21/06/2016 EARTHWORKS - COPPIN RD TRANSFER STATION $1,141.25 INV 0922 21/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR STORM DAMAGE $5,908.10 INV 0923 21/06/2016 EARTHWORKS - DEPOT $1,441.00

8137.01 Austral Mercantile Collections Pty 1694.8137-0127/06/2016 COLLECTION FEES $41.29 Ltd INV 62197 08/06/2016 COLLECTION FEES - LIBRARIES $41.29

8168.01 Duttons Mechanical Building 1694.8168-0127/06/2016 AIRCONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS $726.00 Services INV 6480 21/06/2016 AIRCONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS $726.00

8227.01 ReadSpeaker Pty Ltd 1694.8227-0127/06/2016 ANNUAL SERVICE FEE 2016/17 $1,174.56 INV 110479 10/06/2016 ANNUAL SERVICE FEE 2016/17 $1,174.56

8271.01 Ms M Brezmen 1694.8271-0127/06/2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN $3,372.57 INV 469 21/06/2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FIRE RECOVERY $3,372.57

8500.01 Greg Northover Pest & Weed 1694.8500-0127/06/2016 ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTION $1,605.00 Solutions INV 00001949 15/06/2016 ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTION - SCOTT STREET $1,240.00 INV 00001950 15/06/2016ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTION - SWAN VIEW STATION $365.00

8513.01 ACG Earthmoving Pty Ltd 1694.8513-0127/06/2016 SUPPLY OF LABOUR & MACHINERY $8,540.95 INV 00000452 21/06/2016SUPPLY OF LABOUR & MACHINERY - SCULPTURE PARK $8,540.95

8584.01 Great Sand Supplies Trust 1694.8584-0127/06/2016 FERRICRETE SUPPLY $20,943.64 INV 00002796 09/06/2016 FERRICRETE SUPPLY $20,396.17 INV 00002797 09/06/2016 FERRICRETE SUPPLY $547.47

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8609.01 Nextside Pty Ltd 1694.8609-0127/06/2016CONCRETE PATH WORK $17,604.51 INV 10021129 03/06/2016 SUPPLY AND INSTALL CONCRETE PATH - BILGOMAN $13,028.40 INV 10021128 27/05/2016 PATH WORKS $4,576.11

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1694.8769-0127/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $10,910.82 INV 1331 21/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1332 21/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1335 21/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94

8971.01 Conway Highbury Pty Ltd 1694.8971-0127/06/2016 PROPERTY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION $1,566.40 INV 2016-047 08/06/2016 PROPERTY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION $1,566.40

9058.01 Mundaring Junior Football Club 1694.9058-0127/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $343.00 INV MJFC0000 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $115.00 INV MJFC0000 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $138.00 INV MJFC0000 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $90.00

9075.01 Swan United Football Club 1694.9075-0127/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUDNING $200.00 INV KSPORT-M 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUDNING $200.00

9089.01 JS Roadside Products Pty Ltd 1694.9089-0127/06/2016 STEELFLEX GUIDE POSTS $3,371.50 INV IV000006 02/06/2016 STEELFLEX GUIDE POSTS $3,371.50

9479.01 Onsite Rental Group Operations 1694.9479-0127/06/2016 PORTABLE TOILET HIRE $255.35 Pty Ltd INV 2364586 09/06/2016 PORTABLE TOILET HIRE $255.35

9512.01 Australian Grown 1694.9512-0127/06/2016 UNIFORMS $2,442.44 INV SI9872 20/05/2016 SHIRE POLO SHIRT ORDER 2016 $2,442.44

9584.01 Avon Hills Environmental 1694.9584-0127/06/2016 FIREBREAKS $1,155.00 INV 250 17/06/2016 FIREBREAKS $220.00 INV 249 17/06/2016 FIREBREAKS $935.00

9596.01 Brice Pest Management 1694.9596-0127/06/2016 ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTIONS $1,963.50 INV 01525 17/06/2016 ANNUAL TERMITE INSPECTIONS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS $1,963.50

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9627.01 MPK Tree Management Pty Ltd 1694.9627-0127/06/2016 STREET TREE CLEARANCE $24,788.72 INV 00003935 20/05/2016 STREET TREE CLEARANCE $10,380.92 INV 00003950 20/05/2016 STREET TREE CLEARANCE $5,879.28 INV 00003925 12/05/2016 STREET TREE MANAGEMENT $2,692.80 INV 00003946 19/05/2016 STREET TREE CLEARANCE $2,581.92 INV 00003980 31/05/2016 TREE MAINTENANCE - STORM DAMAGE $3,253.80

9677.01 Mr K J Aspeling 1694.9677-0127/06/2016 WEED CONTROL $200.00 INV 08 21/06/2016 WEED CONTROL - QUENDA HOLLOW RESERVE $200.00

9698.01 Managed System Services Pty Ltd 1694.9698-0127/06/2016 IT EQUIPMENT $336.15 INV 00000453 21/06/2016 HANDSET LIFTER $336.15

9824.01 Ramzilla Timber Pty Ltd 1694.9824-0127/06/2016 HARDWARE $840.27 INV 51031 03/06/2016 HARDWARE $840.27

9867.01 26th (WA) Eastern Hills Company 1694.9867-0127/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 of the Boys Brigade INV 1092 21/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

11050.5 ClickSuper Pty Ltd 1695.11050-0129/06/2016SUPERANNUATION $203,630.41 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-1 $162,464.10 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-10 $506.14 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-11 $214.72 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-12 $4,166.84 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-13 $6,536.41 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-14 $235.92 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-16 $653.72 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-18 $322.59 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-19 $130.26 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-23 $1,407.14 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-24 $903.78 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-26 $1,537.58 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-27 $1,495.42 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-3 $5,955.79 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-30 $197.21 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-32 $790.72 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-33 $1,133.08 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-34 $239.20 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-35 $224.74 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-37 $804.35

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INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-4 $665.89 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-41 $770.47 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-6 $412.98 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-7 $762.90 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-8 $9,949.87 INV Jun2016- 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-JUN2016-9 $107.50 INV 990916-1 29/06/2016 SUPERANNUATION-990916-12 $1,041.09

10275.01 Mr D L O'Brien 1696.10275-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $160.00 INV REIMBURS 28/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF PEST MANAGEMENT LICENCE $160.00

10312.01 Mrs D M Crowe 1696.10312-0130/06/2016LANDSCAPE CLEAN UP $297.50 INV 167 28/06/2016 LANDSCAPE CLEAN UP $297.50

10411.01 Mundaring Netball Club 1696.10411-0130/06/2016KIDSPORT FUNDING $350.00 INV KS16/2 29/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $350.00

10472.01 Mrs J Wallington 1696.10472-0130/06/2016COORDINATION OF TCUP $4,200.00 INV TCUP3-20 27/06/2016 COORDINATION OF TCUP $4,200.00

10478.01 Baycorp (WA) Pty Ltd 1696.10478-0130/06/2016POUNDAGE - PSSO $339.79 INV 0616-054 29/06/2016 POUNDAGE - PSSO $339.79

10480.01 Helena Valley Estate Residents 1696.10480-0130/06/2016QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00 Association INV GRANT 27/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00

1051.01 Federal Tinware Manufacturing Pty 1696.1051-0130/06/2016 STEEL FABRICATION $770.00 Ltd INV 00044780 13/06/2016 SUPPLY OF 10 BIN INSERTS $770.00

10785.01 Kev's Climbing Service 1696.10785-0130/06/2016DISMANTLE TWO TREES $400.00 INV 25 27/06/2016 DISMANTLE TWO TREES $400.00

10994.01 Maintenance & Construction 1696.10994-0130/06/2016CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES $18,682.42 Services (Australia) Pty Ltd INV 004347 29/06/2016 CONSTRUCTION OF ELSIE AUSTIN SOCIAL ROOM $18,682.42

11017.01 Telstra SNP Monitoring Pty Ltd 1696.11017-0130/06/2016 SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIRS $6,173.32 INV SP29548 28/06/2016 SECURITY SYSTEM REPAIRS $1,174.80 INV SP29491 29/06/2016 IP CCTV FOR PLANT ROOM - BILGOMAN POOL $4,998.52

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11112.01 Supercivil Pty Ltd 1696.11112-0130/06/2016 ROAD & PAVEMENT REPAIRS $17,223.98 INV 00005235 27/06/2016 PAVEMENT REPAIRS - GLEN FORREST DRIVE $3,808.20 INV 00005161 27/06/2016 ROAD AND KERB REPAIRS - VARIOUS ROADS $4,466.00 INV 00005374 27/06/2016 PROFILER SWEEPER - FLYNN RD $8,949.78

11161.01 AXIIS Contracting Pty Ltd 1696.11161-0130/06/2016PATHWORKS $21,759.10 INV 2090 27/06/2016 SUPPLY AND INSTALL PATHWORKS SCULPTURE PARK $21,759.10

11211.01 Staff Link Personnel Pty Ltd 1696.11211-0130/06/2016TEMP STAFF $5,135.96 INV 20228 27/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $2,970.61 INV 20256 29/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $2,165.35

11310.01 Aura Sports Pty Ltd 1696.11310-0130/06/2016 PAINITING $1,331.00 INV 50318 27/06/2016 PAINT BADMINTON COURTS $1,331.00

11321.01 Julieman Pty Ltd T/A Complete 1696.11321-0130/06/2016SUPPLY OF TOILETS $704.00 Building Supplies WA INV C0250 27/06/2016 SUPPLY OF TOILETS $704.00

11377.01 Cardiac Science 1696.11377-0130/06/2016PAEDIATRIC DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODES $383.20 INV Y160616- 27/06/2016 PAEDIATRIC DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODES $383.20

11424.01 Buick Holdings Pty Ltd T/A DVG 1696.11424-0130/06/2016SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 2016 ISUZU DMAX $67,206.99 Wanneroo Isuzu Ute INV 66329 27/06/2016 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 2016 ISUZU DMAX $41,382.25 INV 68663 30/06/2016 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 2016 ISUZU DMAX $25,824.74

11474.01 Swan Valley Fresh 1696.11474-0130/06/2016PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $76.02 INV 00009727 28/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $76.02

11507.01 Astro Synthetic Turf Pty Ltd 1696.11507-0130/06/2016SOFT FALL SURFACE $23,408.00 INV 00000147 29/06/2016 SOFT FALL SURFACE - SCULPTURE PARK $23,408.00

11547.01 Critchell Electrical Service 1696.11547-0130/06/2016REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHTS $2,461.95 INV P0216 27/06/2016 REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHTS - BROWN PARK $2,461.95

11549.01 MC Gracie & I Seddon & Parisi 1696.11549-0130/06/2016REIMBURSEMENT $31.91 Holdings Pty Ltd INV REIMBURS 28/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF SYNERGY COSTS $31.91

11550.01 Mrs A Bertola 1696.11550-0130/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 28/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

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11551.01 Mr R H Brown 1696.11551-0130/06/2016XOVER CONTRIBUTION $540.00 INV XOVER 28/06/2016 XOVER CONTRIBUTION - 43 GREYSTONE TCE $540.00

11552.01 Ms J E Kofalvi 1696.11552-0130/06/2016XOVER CONTRIBUTION $540.00 INV XOVER 28/06/2016 XOVER CONTRIBUTION - 6 LOMANDRA RD $540.00

11553.01 Ms A D Laporte 1696.11553-0130/06/2016STERILISATION REBATE $50.00 INV REBATE 28/06/2016 STERILISATION REBATE $50.00

11555.01 Ms M A Yasbincek 1696.11555-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $120.00 INV REIMBURS 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT - MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN $120.00

11556.01 Mrs A Ong 1696.11556-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $10.00 INV REIMBURS 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT FOR FLU VACCINATION $10.00

12.01 Department of Human Services 1696.12-0130/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $515.37 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT $515.37

13.01 Shire of Mundaring 1696.13-0130/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $3,926.74 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $133.00 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $306.28 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $532.00 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,138.00 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $756.74 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $727.31 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $333.41

131.01 Western Australian Treasury Corp 1696.131-0130/06/2016 LOAN REPAYMENT $91,888.81 INV LOAN 170 27/06/2016 LOAN 170 REPAYMENT - PRINCIPAL & INTEREST $42,395.12 INV LOAN 171 27/06/2016 LOAN 171 REPAYMENT - PRINCIPAL & INTEREST $49,493.69

146.01 Eastern Hills Saws & Mowers 1696.146-0130/06/2016 HELMET KITS $580.00 INV 36150 # 27/06/2016 5 x STIHL PROFESSIONAL HELMET KITS $580.00

1495.01 Woodwest 1696.1495-0130/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL STEPS $1,096.00 INV 1610 27/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL STEPS - MECPC $1,096.00

1564.01 Marment Holdings Pty Ltd 1696.1564-0130/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL FILM TO TOILET PANELS $230.00 INV 00031295 29/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL FILM TO TOILET PANELS $230.00

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1571.01 Glen Forrest Sports Club 1696.1571-0130/06/2016 COMMUNITY GROUPS CAPITAL PROJECT $11,000.00 INV 0706SHI 27/06/2016 COMMUNITY CAPITAL PROJECT - TOILET UPGRADE $11,000.00

174.01 Synergy 1696.174-0130/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $18,657.40 INV 18083683 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,198.05 INV 36719667 28/06/2016 ELECTRICITY - ADMIN $8,738.05 INV 26865547 29/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $627.70 INV 50569883 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $2,131.60 INV 22984371 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $103.70 INV 84465899 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $210.40 INV 50593244 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $478.05 INV 30113499 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $3,828.95 INV 33107771 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $29.70 INV 88099851 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $1,199.20 INV 87642323 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $26.85 INV 67048915 27/06/2016 ELECTRICITY $85.15

189.01 LGISWA 1696.189-0130/06/2016 INSURANCE $500.00 INV LI002109 30/06/2016 EXCESS FOR LIABILITY CLAIM LI0021096 $500.00

21.01 Eastern Metropolitan Regional 1696.21-0130/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES $40,317.69 Council INV 008 561 27/06/2016 LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES - 08/06/16-14/06 $39,437.69 INV EMRC2347 27/06/2016 PLANET FOOTPRINT TRAINING $880.00

215.01 Deputy Commissioner of Taxation 1696.215-0130/06/2016 TAXATION $144,400.32 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $122,003.27 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $22,397.05

2163.01 Asphaltech Pty Ltd 1696.2163-0130/06/2016 ASPHALT $345,674.41 INV 10003951 29/06/2016 ROCK EXCAVATION - CRAIG & NICHOL STS $66,251.08 INV 10003937 29/06/2016 ASPHALT & DRAINAGE - CRAIG ST $142,843.06 INV 10003959 29/06/2016 ASPHALT & DRAINAGE WORKS - NICHOL ST $136,580.27

2165.01 Country Womens Association 1696.2165-0130/06/2016 CATERING $619.25 INV 28 27/06/2016 MFS CATERING - 18/06/16 & 19/06/16 $619.25

2496.01 Mundaring Garden Centre 1696.2496-0130/06/2016 PLANTS $692.20 INV 57 27/06/2016 SEEDLINGS $447.80 INV 59 27/06/2016 SEEDLINGS $65.00 INV 58 28/06/2016 SEEDLINGS $179.40

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2973.01 Men of The Trees (Inc.) WA 1696.2973-0130/06/2016 PLANTS $2,808.00 INV INV-1575 27/06/2016 SUPPLY OF SEEDLINGS - TCUP $2,728.00 INV INV-1630 28/06/2016 SEEDLINGS $80.00

3232.01 Turfworks WA Pty Ltd 1696.3232-0130/06/2016 MOWING $4,768.70 INV 3747 27/06/2016 MOWING $1,484.29 INV 3748 27/06/2016 MOWING $1,541.05 INV 3752 27/06/2016 MOWING $1,743.36

363.01 Parkerville Volunteer Bushfire 1696.363-0130/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN $800.00 Brigade INV 0123 29/06/2016 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN - 60 SUNDOWNER GR $800.00

37.01 Integrity Carpets Pty Ltd 1696.37-0130/06/2016 CARPET/VINYL LAYING $8,387.50 INV 00013693 27/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL VINYL FLOOR COVERING $6,138.00 INV 00013694 27/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL VINYL FLOOR COVERING $1,941.50 INV 00013695 27/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL VINYL FLOOR COVERING $308.00

375.01 Courier Australia 1696.375-0130/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $44.05 INV 0246 28/06/2016 COURIER SERVICES $44.05

381.01 Mundaring Electrical Contracting 1696.381-0130/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $1,875.50 Service INV 6164 28/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6171 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $234.30 INV 6172 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $181.50 INV 6176 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6178 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $220.00 INV 6179 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6180 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6183 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $540.10 INV 6184 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00 INV 6185 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $105.60 INV 6188 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $99.00

385.01 Mundaring News & Lotto 1696.385-0130/06/2016 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $609.78 INV 4751 30/06/2016 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $609.78

393.01 Western Australian Local 1696.393-0130/06/2016 TRAINING $990.00 Government Association INV I3059839 27/06/2016 TRAINING - MEETING PROCEDURES & DEBATING $495.00 INV I3059840 27/06/2016 TRAINING - UNDERSTANDING STRATEGIC POLICY $495.00

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406.01 WKC Spatial 1696.406-0130/06/2016 SURVEY $12,408.00 INV I017038 28/06/2016 PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICE $12,408.00

4300.01 C & D Planke & Sons 1696.4300-0130/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $1,617.00 INV 00073 27/06/2016 SUPPLY PROFILER & SWEEPING $1,617.00

4305.01 Gidgegannup Scout Group 1696.4305-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $400.00 INV 38 29/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $400.00

4386.01 Perry Environmental Contracting 1696.4386-0130/06/2016 MAINTENANCE $3,454.00 INV 2257 27/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING $2,381.50 INV 2258 27/06/2016 WEED SPRAYING $1,072.50

4407.01 Aardvark Bobcat & Truck Hire 1696.4407-0130/06/2016 HIRE OF PLANT $7,881.06 INV #506 27/06/2016 BOBCAT & TRUCK HIRE $4,169.55 INV #507 29/06/2016 BOBCAT & TRUCK HIRE $3,711.51

4560.01 Flexi Staff Pty Ltd 1696.4560-0130/06/2016 TEMP STAFF $5,845.70 INV 167087 27/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $2,192.14 INV 167310 29/06/2016 TEMP STAFF - DEPOT $3,653.56

4882.01 Carringtons Traffic Services 1696.4882-0130/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $409.38 INV 00032221 29/06/2016 TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS $409.38

5107.01 Peter Godfrey 1696.5107-0130/06/2016 FENCING $1,540.00 INV 0874 27/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL DOMED BOLLARDS $1,540.00

5147.01 IPWEA National 1696.5147-0130/06/2016 SUBSCRIPTION FEES & PUBLICATIONS $1,908.50 INV 84102-NP 30/06/2016 NAMS PLUS SUBSCRIPTION FEE 2016-17 $1,303.50 INV 17929 30/06/2016 PUBLICATION - PRACTICE NOTICE $198.00 INV 17930 30/06/2016 PUBLICATION - ROADS PAVEMENT $407.00

5719.01 Shire of Mundaring 1696.5719-0130/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.02 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.02

589.01 Shire of Mundaring 1696.589-0130/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $16,079.47 INV 290616 29/06/2016 FDC PARENT LEVY $16,079.47

6.01 Shire of Mundaring 1696.6-01 30/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $180.00 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $174.00 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $6.00

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6094.01 Mr M R Luzi 1696.6094-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $500.00 INV REIMBURS 28/06/2016 INTERNET/HOME LINE RENTAL - 10/08/15-09/05/16 $500.00

6234.01 Eastern Hills Milk Supply 1696.6234-0130/06/2016 MILK $89.00 INV #14610 29/06/2016 MILK $89.00

6326.01 1st Darlington Scout Group 1696.6326-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00 INV 007-2016 28/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $200.00

6344.01 Integral Development 1696.6344-0130/06/2016 FEES $385.00 INV INV-0795 27/06/2016 COACHING SESSION - 04/04/16 $385.00

6419.01 Hills Fresh 1696.6419-0130/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $183.35 INV 00001854 29/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $113.97 INV 00001868 29/06/2016 PROVISIONS FOR REFLECTIONS CAFE $69.38

6461.01 Mr P B Bertola 1696.6461-0130/06/2016 COUNCILLOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT $1,638.84 INV TRAVEL 28/06/2016 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 1744 KM @.9397 $1,638.84

6567.01 Advanced Pump Technologies Pty 1696.6567-0130/06/2016 PUMP REPAIRS $468.27 Ltd INV 44646 29/06/2016 PUMP SERVICE $468.27

6634.01 Department of Corrective Services 1696.6634-0130/06/2016 SEEDLINGS $5,958.21 INV 10648 28/06/2016 7000 X SEEDLINGS FOR TCUP $5,958.21

6730.01 Silverwood Child Care Centre 1696.6730-0130/06/2016 FEES $1,885.40 INV 279 28/06/2016 FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FUNDING - 14/03-14/06/16 $1,885.40

6982.01 Mundaring Roofing & Patios 1696.6982-0130/06/2016 CLEANING OF ROOFS AND GUTTERS $1,716.00 INV 695 28/06/2016 CLEANING OF ROOFS AND GUTTERS $396.00 INV 702 28/06/2016 CLEANING OF ROOFS & GUTTERS AND REPAIRS $1,320.00

7.01 Australian Services Union 1696.7-01 30/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $335.40 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $258.00 INV PY01-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $77.40

726.01 Greenmount Primary School 1696.726-0130/06/2016 GRAFFITI REMOVAL $893.82 INV 22/06/20 30/06/2016 GRAFFITI REMOVAL $893.82

Page 55 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

7297.01 O'Brien Harrop Access Pty Ltd 1696.7297-0130/06/2016 ACCESS CONSULTANT SERVICES $3,960.00 INV 10739445 27/06/2016 ACCESS CONSULTANT SERVICES $3,960.00

731.01 Sacred Heart School 1696.731-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $220.00 INV NET2016/ 29/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $220.00

7392.01 Mr P B O'Connor 1696.7392-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $90.00 INV REIMBURS 28/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF ICT MARCH - MAY 2016 $90.00

7406.01 Mundaring Probus Club 1696.7406-0130/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00 INV GRANT 27/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00

7426.01 Scoob's Dingo Service 1696.7426-0130/06/2016 KERBING & VERGE MAINTENANCE $2,432.10 INV 1727 27/06/2016 BACKFILL KERBING - WOODLEA RD $486.42 INV 1728 27/06/2016 VERGE MAINTENANCE - BEACON & WILSON RDS $243.21 INV 1729 27/06/2016 VERGE MAINTENANCE - HARTUNG & JACOBY STS $1,702.47

7489.01 Sparks Refrigeration & 1696.7489-0130/06/2016 LABOUR & REPAIRS TO AIRCONDITIONING UNITS $2,730.75 Airconditioning INV INV-0477 29/06/2016 LABOUR & REPAIRS - ADMIN $1,199.00 INV INV-0669 28/06/2016 REPAIRS TO MAIN HALL AIR CONDITIONING $1,531.75

7586.01 Mrs P J Daniel 1696.7586-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $504.26 INV REIMBURS 28/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENSES $504.26

7621.01 Glen Forrest Tennis Club 1696.7621-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $70.00 INV 7 27/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $70.00

7623.01 Hovea Residents & Ratepayers 1696.7623-0130/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00 Association Inc. INV GRANT 29/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $500.00

7645.01 Mazenod Junior Football Club 1696.7645-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $185.00 INV 1002 27/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $185.00

7806.01 Weston Road Systems 1696.7806-0130/06/2016 TEMPORARY HOLDING LINES $13,562.45 INV Mund 70 27/06/2016 TEMPORARY HOLDING LINES - RAILWAY TCE $2,695.00 INV Mund 71 27/06/2016 TEMPORARY HOLDING LINES - CLAYTON RD $4,316.95 INV Mund 69 27/06/2016 TEMPORARY HOLDING LINES - THOMAS RD $6,550.50

7854.01 Shredding Services Pty Ltd 1696.7854-0130/06/2016 GREENWASTE PROCESSING SERVICES $42,597.50 INV 00001266 27/06/2016 GREENWASTE PROCESSING SERVICES $16,032.50 INV 00001269 27/06/2016 GREENWASTE PROCESSING SERVICES $26,565.00

Page 56 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

7960.01 West Coast On Hold 1696.7960-0130/06/2016 MESSAGES ON HOLD $69.00 INV 2718 29/06/2016 MESSAGES ON HOLD JUNE 16 $69.00

8.01 LGRCEU 1696.8-01 30/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50 INV PY02-26- 26/06/2016 PAYROLL DEDUCTION $61.50

8051.01 Conquest Earthworks 1696.8051-0130/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE REPAIRS $7,313.08 INV 0924 27/06/2016 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE REPAIRS $7,313.08

8149.01 East End Electrical 1696.8149-0130/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $1,111.00 INV EEE1000- 29/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES - BILGOMAN POOL $1,111.00

8393.01 Ecowater Services Pty Ltd 1696.8393-0130/06/2016 BIOMAX RECOMMISSION $501.60 INV B3619 29/06/2016 BIOMAX RECOMMISSION $501.60

8513.01 ACG Earthmoving Pty Ltd 1696.8513-0130/06/2016 EARTHWORKS $60,892.67 INV 00000454 27/06/2016 HERITAGE TRAIL WORKS $48,735.06 INV 00000456 27/06/2016 DRAINAGE WORKS - SCULPTURE PARK $12,157.61

8548.01 Semann & Slattery Training 1696.8548-0130/06/2016 STAFF TRAINING $210.00 Consultants INV WEB-9260 27/06/2016 STAFF TRAINING $210.00

8609.01 Nextside Pty Ltd 1696.8609-0130/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL CROSSOVERS $6,040.10 INV 10021065 29/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL CROSSOVERS $6,040.10

8677.01 Airlite Cleaning 1696.8677-0130/06/2016 BIN SERVICES $1,265.09 INV 312726 27/06/2016 BIN SERVICES $1,265.09

8688.01 Medelect 1696.8688-0130/06/2016 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT $1,210.00 INV 54656 27/06/2016 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT $1,210.00

8696.01 Hills Asbestos Removal & 1696.8696-0130/06/2016 ASBESTOS REMOVAL $800.00 Demolition INV 126 27/06/2016 REMOVAL OF DUMPED ASBESTOS - MUNDARING $800.00

Page 57 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

8769.01 Northam Tree Services 1696.8769-0130/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $30,515.50 INV 1334 29/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $4,765.72 INV 1336 27/06/2016 WOODY WEED REMOVAL $438.74 INV 1337 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,489.42 INV 1338 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,896.71 INV 1340 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $4,416.28 INV 1341 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1342 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $2,078.25 INV 1343 27/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $3,636.94 INV 1344 29/06/2016 STREET TREE MAINTENANCE $4,156.50

8784.01 Perth Pressure Jet Services 1696.8784-0130/06/2016 PIP JOINT REPAIRS $20,570.00 INV 00033008 28/06/2016 PIP JOINT REPAIRS $20,570.00

8922.01 Department of Planning & 1696.8922-0130/06/2016 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEE $3,503.00 Development Assessment Panel INV 200616 27/06/2016 DAP FEE FOR 10895 GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY $3,503.00

8953.01 Aardvark Electrics 1696.8953-0130/06/2016 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $848.49 INV 31950 29/06/2016 SUPPLY & INSTALL CABLES - BROWN PARK $848.49

9058.01 Mundaring Junior Football Club 1696.9058-0130/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $105.00 INV MJFC0000 27/06/2016 KIDSPORT FUNDING $105.00

91.01 Mundaring Glass & Security 1696.91-0130/06/2016 GLAZING $315.65 INV 00112260 28/06/2016 DOOR REPAIRS - SWAN VIEW CHILD HEALTH CENTRE $289.15 INV 00112266 28/06/2016 SUPPLY BUGSTRIP $26.50

9596.01 Brice Pest Management 1696.9596-0130/06/2016 PEST TREATMENTS $522.50 INV 01530 27/06/2016 BEE REMOVAL $104.50 INV 01534 27/06/2016 PEST INSPECTIONS $286.00 INV 01531 27/06/2016 TERMITE TREATMENT $132.00

9698.01 Managed System Services Pty Ltd 1696.9698-0130/06/2016 IT EQUIPMENT & LICENCES $57,679.51 INV 00000714 29/06/2016 VMWARE RENEWAL & NEW LICENCES $44,965.27 INV 00000713 30/06/2016 12 x T1D51PA HP 800 ELITEDESK $12,714.24

9707.01 SoftwareONE Australia Pty Ltd 1696.9707-0130/06/2016 SOFTWARE $15,034.99 INV AU-PSI-1 28/06/2016 MICROSOFT TRUEUP - 3 YEARS $15,034.99

9745.01 Glen Forrest Community Garden Inc. 1696.9745-0130/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $420.00 INV GRANT 29/06/2016 QUICK GRANT 2016 $420.00

Page 58 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

9779.01 Kazimierz J Bogucki 1696.9779-0130/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES $148.02 INV 107 27/06/2016 KITCHEN DUTIES - 14/06/16 $148.02

9907.01 Mrs W A Myers 1696.9907-0130/06/2016 EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT $173.78 INV REIMBURS 29/06/2016 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL TO CONFERENCE $173.78

9926.01 Darlington Tennis Club 1696.9926-0130/06/2016 RECOGNITION GRANT 2016 $300.00 INV GRANT 28/06/2016 RECOGNITION GRANT 2016 $300.00

3462.01 Care Giver Subsidies 1697.3462-0129/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $43,422.31 INV 290616 30/06/2016 CARE GIVER SUBSIDIES $43,422.31

Total Approval Cheques $5,654,488.39

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Invoice Amount Bank: WESTPAC Bank - Trust Account Account : 036-075 000077 Value Remitted Cheque Details 20404 Mr D Simms 9301379 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 912211 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mrs C R Giles 9301380 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00 INV 910780 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00

20404 Mrs S L O'Hara 9301381 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 910576 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mrs T A Holmes 9301382 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 908162 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mr R Colijn 9301383 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 909220 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Rise - Your Community Support 9301384 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUNDS $220.00 Group INV 882400 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUNDS $220.00

20404 Swan View Toy Library 9301385 09/06/2016 RETURN OF FUNDS IN TRUST SALE OF TOYS $735.95 INV 901720 09/06/2016 RETURN OF FUNDS IN TRUST SALE OF TOYS $735.95

20404 Mr G M Ellis 9301386 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 908949 09/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mr R Griffiths 9301387 09/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $55.00 INV 913934 09/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $55.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301388 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302708 $55.00 INV 302708 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302708 $55.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301389 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302768 $55.00 INV 302768 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302768 $55.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301390 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302748 $99.00 INV 302748 13/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302748 $99.00

9301391 - CANCELLED CHEQUE

Page 60 of 64 Creditor No. Payee Cheque No Date Details Sub Total Total

20404 Mr J & Mrs M Patselis 9301392 21/06/2016 REISSUE OF LOST CHEQUE 9301313 $5,000.00 INV DEMOLITI 21/06/2016 REISSUE OF LOST CHEQUE 9301313 $5,000.00

20404 Mrs A M Roberts 9301393 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00 INV 912235 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00

20404 Mr M R McGowan 9301394 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 915211 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mrs M Madlener 9301395 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUNDS $110.00 INV 676309 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUNDS $110.00

20404 Swan View Cricket Club 9301396 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUNDS $132.00 INV 663304 21/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUNDS $132.00

20404 Mount Helena Senior Football 9301397 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00 Club INV 913809 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $330.00

20404 Eastern Hills WA Wildflower Society 9301398 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $500.00 Inc. INV 902440 21/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $500.00

20404 Darlington Tennis Club 9301399 21/06/2016 MAINTENANCE BOND REFUND $502.93 INV 903121 21/06/2016 MAINTENANCE BOND REFUND $502.93

20404 Mrs G L Crosse 9301400 28/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302702 $110.00 INV 302702 22/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302702 $110.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301401 28/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302447 $55.00 INV 302447 22/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302447 $55.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301402 28/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302765 $11.00 INV 302765 22/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302765 $11.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301403 28/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302592 $55.00 INV 302592 22/06/2016 REISSUE OF STALE CHEQUE 302592 $55.00

20404 Mrs J De Haas 9301404 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 916333 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

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20404 Miss T Maciejak 9301405 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 902938 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Ms K M Hine 9301406 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 895371 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Ms K Kenworthy 9301407 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 911576 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mrs A J Swadling 9301408 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 913307 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Therapy Focus Inc. 9301409 28/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $55.00 INV 876484 28/06/2016 KEY BOND REFUND $55.00

20404 Mrs C V Pavlovic 9301410 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 915134 28/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301411 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $12,757.28 INV 770368 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $12,757.28

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301412 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $4,688.71 INV 796896 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $4,688.71

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301413 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $2,586.37 INV 870943 28/06/2016 RD CONTRIBUTIONS - EOY TRUST MOVEMENTS MUNI $2,586.37

20404 Ms G B Rhoades 9301414 28/06/2016 PARTIAL RETURN OF UNCOMPLETED WORKS BOND $4,070.39 INV 644910 28/06/2016 PARTIAL RETURN OF UNCOMPLETED WORKS BOND $4,070.39

20404 Mr R Toledo 9301415 30/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00 INV 912394 30/06/2016 HALL BOND REFUND $110.00

20404 Mundaring Toy Library 9301416 30/06/2016 RETURN OF FUNDS HELD IN TRUST & INTEREST $21,439.20 INV 875012 30/06/2016 RETURN OF FUNDS HELD IN TRUST & INTEREST $21,439.20

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301417 30/06/2016 BCITF LEVY - JUNE 2016 $255.75 INV JUNE 201 30/06/2016 BCITF LEVY - JUNE 2016 $255.75

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20404 Building & Construction Industry 9301418 30/06/2016 BCITF LEVY - JUNE 2016 $13,070.38 Training Fund INV JUNE 201 30/06/2016 BCITF LEVY - JUNE 2016 $13,070.38

20404 Shire of Mundaring 9301419 30/06/2016 BUILDING SERVICES LEVY - JUNE 2016 $440.00 INV JUNE 201 30/06/2016 BUILDING SERVICES LEVY - JUNE 2016 $440.00

20404 Building Commission 9301420 30/06/2016 BUILDING SERVICES LEVY - JUNE 2016 $13,282.06 INV JUNE 201 30/06/2016 BUILDING SERVICES LEVY - JUNE 2016 $13,282.06

Total Confirmation Cheques $82,761.02

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Amount PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (PAYROLL) DATE Remitted

Pay Summary PP24/16 cycle 1 1-Jun-16 $351,188.39 Pay Summary PP24/16 cycle 2 1-Jun-16 $80,395.56 Pay Summary PP25/16 cycle 1 15-Jun-16 $452,682.94 Pay Summary PP25/16 cycle 2 15-Jun-16 $78,477.98 Pay Summary PP26/16 cycle 1 29-Jun-16 $384,228.23 Pay Summary PP26/16 cycle 2 29-Jun-16 $80,823.51

PP9909 23-Jun-16 $7,011.92

PAYMENTS BY DIRECT DEBIT FROM MUNI ACCOUNT $1,434,808.53

Westpac - Bank Fees JUNE $2,582.54

Westpac - Bank Fees Trust JUNE $29.45

Commonwealth Bank - Bpoint Fees JUNE $191.64

NAB - Purchase Cards JUNE $62,326.73

Fleetcare - Fuel Payments JUNE $3,133.58

HP Financial Services - Equipment Lease JUNE $15,950.00

Konica Minolta - Equipment Lease JUNE $2,696.41

Konica Minolta - Equipment Lease JUNE $152.66

Puma Fuel JUNE $633.72

Total Other Electronic Fund Payments Direct From Muni Account $87,696.73

Page 64 of 64 NAB Credit Card

Date Supplier Description Amount Card User

30-May-16 Health Corporate Net Training course - Health Services $2,085.00 Martin Shurlock 30-May-16 Australia Post Purchase of USB $7.99 Tamara Clarkson 30-May-16 Red Dot Food & resources for rooms at MECPC $6.00 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Kmart Food & room consumables - MECPC $5.00 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Coles Food for children - MECPC $26.51 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Coles Food for children - MECPC $48.40 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Bunnings Sand for Diving Boards $8.97 Dave Parish 30-May-16 Jb Hi Fi KSP Library - local stock AV purchase $416.61 Kerryn Martin 30-May-16 Bunnings Tools to remove unauthorised signage - Building Services $83.92 Steve Trlin 30-May-16 Stratton Supa IGA Morning tea for Mondays playgroup - C&PC Swan - IAS - Middle Swan $2.59 Melissa Bill 30-May-16 Stratton Supa IGA Morning tea for Mondays playgroup - C&PC Swan - IAS - Middle Swan $22.67 Melissa Bill 30-May-16 Officeworks Stationery requirements - SCFC - Clayton View $135.13 Jane Elkins 30-May-16 Judroc Pty Ltd Reticulation for the new landscaping at the Toy Library $115.90 David O'Brien 30-May-16 Red Dot Food & resources for rooms at MECPC $42.39 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Red Dot Stores Room resources - MECPC $15.96 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 The Reject Shop Room resources - MECPC $10.00 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Good Guys New kitchen frypan - MECPC $58.95 Diana Dunning 30-May-16 Kmart Food & room consumables - MECPC $18.00 Diana Dunning 31-May-16 Mundaring Florists By Design Memorial Wreath - USA Memorial Day 30 May 2016 $90.00 Anna Italiano 31-May-16 Coles Refreshments - Civic Area $84.00 Melissa Cusack 31-May-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Café Bar $100.97 Valerie Willey 31-May-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Café Bar $42.83 Valerie Willey 31-May-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Café Bar $77.97 Valerie Willey 31-May-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Café Bar $74.01 Valerie Willey 31-May-16 GovJobs Recruitment advertisement for Coordinator Community Safety & Emergency Management $167.18 Adrian Dyson 31-May-16 Glen Forrest Bakery Food sampling - Health Services $46.80 Martin Shurlock 31-May-16 Eha (WA) Inc. 3 x conference registrations - Health Services $1,560.00 Martin Shurlock 31-May-16 Mundaring Artisan Bakery Food sampling - Health Services $15.00 Martin Shurlock 31-May-16 Breadwinner Bakehouse Food sampling - Health Services $14.70 Martin Shurlock 31-May-16 Local Government Planners Decision-making in Planning 2 June 2016 for Planning $140.00 Eileen Bolton 31-May-16 McLernons Means Business Bilgoman 4 by lockers $342.80 Chris Blankley 31-May-16 Midland Mowers Mt Helena Aquatic replacement trimmer (whipper) $449.10 Chris Blankley 31-May-16 Totally Workwear Midvale Bilgoman & Mount Helena Aquatic wet weather gear $369.56 Chris Blankley 31-May-16 Seton AFM Library - fire blanket $72.60 Helen McKissock 31-May-16 Coles Food and consumables for children at SCFC - Clayton View $6.00 Jane Elkins 31-May-16 Coles Food and consumables for children at SCFC - Clayton View $35.68 Jane Elkins 31-May-16 Coles Food and consumables for children at SCFC - Clayton View $191.96 Jane Elkins 31-May-16 Woolworths Food & consumables for SCFC - CV $8.03 Jane Elkins 31-May-16 Woolworths Food & consumables for SCFC - CV $75.33 Jane Elkins 31-May-16 Karristar Pty Ltd Junior books $40.00 Ginetta Evans 31-May-16 Totally Workwear Midvale Bilgoman & Mount Helena Aquatic wet weather gear $369.56 Chris Blankley 31-May-16 Local Government Managers Australia LGMA YPN event - PA to Director Strategic & Community Services $60.00 Giulia Censi 31-May-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $10.00 Fred Berendsen 31-May-16 Woolworths Milk supplies Operations Centre $14.55 Fred Berendsen 31-May-16 Woolworths Purchase of food for Drop In term 2 afternoon tea $9.10 Rachael Bacon 31-May-16 Kmart Purchase of items for TACOS term 2 activity $25.00 Rachael Bacon

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31-May-16 Pirtek Midland Air fittings Depot w/s $144.50 Kelvin Worthington 31-May-16 Mundaring Hardware Workshop consumables Depot w/s $21.00 Kelvin Worthington 31-May-16 Alberts Car Stereo Radio replacement Depot w/s $149.00 Kelvin Worthington 31-May-16 Judroc Pty Ltd For the connection of reticulation to mains $74.01 Glenn Askew 1-Jun-16 Swan Taxis Taxi Fare (CEO) Home to Airport 1/6/2016 (LGMA North West Conference) $34.23 Jonathan Throssell 1-Jun-16 Eastern Hills Saws & Mowers Chainsaw servicing and parts $401.40 Darko Scekic 1-Jun-16 Child Australia Eastern Region Family Day Care staff training- Food and Nutrition for Young Children $66.00 Leslie Shugar 1-Jun-16 Ezidebit Publishing QikKids Gateway Usage - April 2016 (MECPC Direct Debit child care fee collection) $7.04 Antonietta Tomizzi 1-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for MECPC & SCFC-Clayton View $9.00 Susan Broad 1-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for MECPC & SCFC-Clayton View $672.99 Susan Broad 1-Jun-16 Sanity Music KSP Library - Local stock AV purchase $626.80 Kerryn Martin 1-Jun-16 Seton AFM Library - fire blanket $63.80 Helen McKissock 1-Jun-16 Kmart Room resources for craft activities - SCFC - Clayton View $43.00 Jane Elkins 1-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for MECPC & SCFC-Clayton View $43.00 Susan Broad 1-Jun-16 Mundaring Florists By Design Floral arrangement for volunteer (hospital admission) $75.00 Beverley Beale 1-Jun-16 Swan View IGA Bread for before school care - C&PCS - Middle Swan $17.82 Melissa Bill 1-Jun-16 Kmart Stationery items for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $38.50 Melissa Bill 1-Jun-16 Covs Air fittings Depot w/s $290.09 Kelvin Worthington 1-Jun-16 Dot - Licensing Plate change over Depot w/s $24.70 Kelvin Worthington 1-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Workshop fittings Depot w/s $41.25 Kelvin Worthington 1-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for MECPC & SCFC-Clayton View $65.35 Susan Broad 1-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Padlocks for Mundaring Toy Library $46.40 John Neale 2-Jun-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery $139.58 Valerie Willey 2-Jun-16 Harmony Software Harmony Software yearly subscription for Eastern Region Family Day Care 2016-2017 $1,056.77 Antonietta Tomizzi 2-Jun-16 Sensis Pty Ltd Yellow Pages & TrueLocal account for Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre for May 2016 $25.74 Antonietta Tomizzi 2-Jun-16 Big W Spare containers; tape (Swan View Toy Library) $89.00 Anne Clohessy 2-Jun-16 Express Publication AFM Library - magazine subscriptions $255.00 Helen McKissock 2-Jun-16 iSubscribe Pty Ltd AFM Library - magazine subscription $25.00 Helen McKissock 2-Jun-16 SJG Midland Carpark Parking for the IAS Team to attend the St. John of God Reconciliation - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $3.60 Melissa Bill 2-Jun-16 Coles Food and cups for the Aboriginal Open Day - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $26.30 Melissa Bill 2-Jun-16 Coles Food and cups for the Aboriginal Open Day - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $16.00 Melissa Bill 2-Jun-16 Coles Food and cups for the Aboriginal Open Day - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $44.54 Melissa Bill 2-Jun-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery $117.54 Valerie Willey 2-Jun-16 Sensis Pty Ltd Yellow Pages & TrueLocal account for Swan Children and Family Centre Clayton View for May 2016 $12.82 Antonietta Tomizzi 2-Jun-16 Riot Art & Craft Purchase for KAOS term 2 activity $47.88 Rachael Bacon 2-Jun-16 Sensis Pty Ltd Yellow Pages & TrueLocal account for Child and Parent Centre Swan for May 2016 $12.82 Antonietta Tomizzi 2-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Bolts for bucket Depot w/s $30.10 Kelvin Worthington 2-Jun-16 Jaycar Electronics Purchase of solar panel and leads $96.85 John Gault 2-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Wood - Octagonal Hall $73.40 John Neale 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution CVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution DVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution DRVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution GFVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution MHVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution PVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution SVVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution SVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson 3-Jun-16 Department Of Commerce Copy constitution WVBFB $34.00 Adrian Dyson

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3-Jun-16 City Of Subiaco Parking $4.35 Angus Money 3-Jun-16 Bunnings Bilgoman replacement shelving $380.51 Chris Blankley 3-Jun-16 Midland Paint Centre Provisions for general maintenance Lake Leschenaultia $213.90 Peter Barrett 3-Jun-16 Bevs Saws Pty Ltd Provisions for general maintenance Lake Leschenaultia $125.00 Peter Barrett 3-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi AFM Library - DVDs $293.04 Helen McKissock 3-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Books $434.97 Helen McKissock 3-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Books $47.40 Helen McKissock 3-Jun-16 Woolworths Bread for children - SCFC - Clayton View $13.50 Jane Elkins 3-Jun-16 Woolworths Baby wipes - SCFC - Clayton View $30.00 Jane Elkins 3-Jun-16 QBE Insurance Australia Luggage insurance - Child Care Centre Coordinator - ISA Conference $12.00 Raeleen McAllister 3-Jun-16 Coles EMRC - Mundaring & Kalamunda Tour - miscellaneous $0.99 Giulia Censi 3-Jun-16 Coles EMRC - Mundaring & Kalamunda Tour - miscellaneous $18.21 Giulia Censi 3-Jun-16 City Of Perth Parking for Workplace Seminar $11.20 Mark Luzi 3-Jun-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $12.00 Fred Berendsen 3-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $13.53 Leonie Ettridge 3-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $82.64 Leonie Ettridge 3-Jun-16 Mammoth Equipment 1x 210ltr Eco Blue $209.00 Fred Berendsen 3-Jun-16 Hydraulic Hoist Hoist solenoid Depot w/s $143.00 Kelvin Worthington 3-Jun-16 Covs Parts Depot w/s $67.82 Kelvin Worthington 3-Jun-16 Sunny Sign Company Mayo Rd Closure signage $198.00 John Gault 3-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Door seal - Brown Park $126.20 John Neale 6-Jun-16 Www.Ingogo.com Taxi Fare (CEO) Airport to Home 3/6/2016 (LGMA North West Conference) $42.21 Jonathan Throssell 6-Jun-16 Cable8 Electrical Fibre Optic Cables for new switches in Server Rooms $888.49 Ray Griffith 6-Jun-16 Gunmart Ammunition and gun bag - Rangers $74.00 Darko Scekic 6-Jun-16 Good Guys Midland Purchase of small oven for Brown Park Recreation Centre Kiosk $88.00 Stewart Winfield 6-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi KSP Library - local stock AV purchase $257.74 Kerryn Martin 6-Jun-16 Pas Patisserie Lunch for the IAS Team - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $70.00 Melissa Bill 6-Jun-16 Swan View IGA Drinks for the IAS Team lunch - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $3.38 Melissa Bill 6-Jun-16 Qantas Flight costs for ISA conference - Child Care Centre Coordinator - ISA $608.00 Raeleen McAllister 6-Jun-16 Wicked Leather Gear Benefits to Departing Employees Payment (Policy HR-02) - Team Leader Community Safety $250.00 Anna Italiano 6-Jun-16 Bunnings Platform trolley for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $49.98 Melissa Bill 6-Jun-16 Budget Windscreens Front door glass for P4766 Depot w/s $119.90 Kelvin Worthington 6-Jun-16 Covs L/H ext mirror Depot w/s $216.01 Kelvin Worthington 6-Jun-16 Cummins Replacement water pump Depot w/s $280.75 Kelvin Worthington 6-Jun-16 Department of Environment License Fee $273.51 John Gault 6-Jun-16 Judroc Pty Ltd Reticulation for the landscaping of the Mundaring Health Clinic $316.25 David O'Brien 7-Jun-16 Coles Dishwashing Supplies $17.98 Valerie Willey 7-Jun-16 Hungry Jacks Mundaring Lunch for staff while installing server equipment over weekend $49.50 Ray Griffith 7-Jun-16 Koi Pond Investments Pty Ltd Food for staff installing Server Room equipment on a Sunday $24.80 Ray Griffith 7-Jun-16 GM Cabs Australia Cab fees - ISA Conference $71.19 Raeleen McAllister 7-Jun-16 Coles Purchase for Drop In term 2 food for afternoon tea $14.85 Rachael Bacon 7-Jun-16 Coles Purchase for Drop In term 2 food for afternoon tea $41.76 Rachael Bacon 7-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Cleaning products for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $103.46 Melissa Bill 7-Jun-16 Clark Rubber Midland Chlorine tablets for tanks at Harry Riseborough $38.95 Glenn Askew 8-Jun-16 Cable8 Electrical Fibre Optic Cables for new switches in Server Rooms $67.25 Ray Griffith 8-Jun-16 Subway Mundaring Rolls for staff installing Server Room equipment on a Public Holiday $38.40 Ray Griffith 8-Jun-16 Woolworths Food & consumables for children and rooms at SCFC-Clayton View $11.00 Jane Elkins 8-Jun-16 Kmart Sandpit utensils purchased for home corner at MECPC $46.00 Laurena Bogucki

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8-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for rooms, children & cleaner - SCFC-CV & MECPC $45.84 Susan Broad 8-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for rooms, children & cleaner - SCFC-CV & MECPC $252.74 Susan Broad 8-Jun-16 Campaignmonitor.Co Email campaign Volunteer Bulletin - June 2016 $32.94 Tracey Parker 8-Jun-16 Woolworths Food & consumables for children and rooms at SCFC-Clayton View $73.10 Jane Elkins 8-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for rooms, children & cleaner - SCFC-CV & MECPC $35.00 Susan Broad 8-Jun-16 Host Direct Purchase of kitchen items for the Hub of the Hills kitchen $298.10 Rachael Bacon 8-Jun-16 Coles EMRC Tour refreshments $25.31 Tamara Clarkson 8-Jun-16 Crow Books KSP Library - Local stock book purchase $871.97 Kerryn Martin 8-Jun-16 Crow Books KSP Library - Local stock book purchase $0.42 Kerryn Martin 8-Jun-16 Coles Milk supplies Operations Centre $11.56 Fred Berendsen 8-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for rooms, children & cleaner - SCFC-CV & MECPC $59.34 Susan Broad 9-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Screen Tripod $191.70 Valerie Willey 9-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Screen Tripod $48.31 Valerie Willey 9-Jun-16 Lulu Press 20 x National Quality Framework for Family Day Care Educator Resource $841.79 Karena Joyce 9-Jun-16 Rug Station Pty Ltd New floor rugs purchased for Toddler and YK rooms at MECPC $1,038.00 Laurena Bogucki 9-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Screen Tripod $14.50 Valerie Willey 9-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Screen Tripod $57.44 Valerie Willey 9-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Books $115.61 Helen McKissock 9-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Books $228.92 Helen McKissock 9-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi AFM Library- DVDs and CDs $501.56 Helen McKissock 9-Jun-16 Aussie Natural Spring KSP Library - bottled water $25.04 Kerryn Martin 9-Jun-16 Extreme Marquees Pty Ltd Purchase of heavy duty marquees $765.00 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 IAP2 Australasian Attendance at "Engaging Leadership in Engagement" $16.50 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 IAP2 Australasian Attendance at "Engaging Leadership in Engagement" $16.50 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Food for Thursday after school program - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $54.94 Melissa Bill 9-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Food for Thursday after school program - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $10.83 Melissa Bill 9-Jun-16 Extreme Marquees Pty Ltd Purchase of heavy duty marquees $763.94 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 Extreme Marquees Pty Ltd Purchase of heavy duty marquees $765.00 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 Cervo Cafe And Bar ISA Conference catering $119.60 Raeleen McAllister 9-Jun-16 Extreme Marquees Pty Ltd Purchase of heavy duty marquees $765.00 Paula Heath 9-Jun-16 Mundaring Hotel Sundowner $750.00 Beverley Beale 9-Jun-16 Wurth Australia Pty Workshop tool Depot w/s $168.83 Kelvin Worthington 9-Jun-16 Covs Workshop consumables Depot w/s $46.07 Kelvin Worthington 9-Jun-16 Rudd Industrial Bolts Depot w/s $42.00 Kelvin Worthington 9-Jun-16 The Tyre Factory Midland Puncture repair for 819 MDG $25.00 Laurena Bogucki 10-Jun-16 Coles Bread for children - MECPC $50.50 Diana Dunning 10-Jun-16 Coles Items for staff morning tea at MECPC $7.81 Laurena Bogucki 10-Jun-16 Coles Items for staff morning tea at MECPC $3.49 Laurena Bogucki 10-Jun-16 Eastern Hills Saws & Mowers Mt Helena Aquatic whipper cord $35.00 Chris Blankley 10-Jun-16 Reface Industries KSP Library - VMI Hybrid annual service and consumables $517.52 Kerryn Martin 10-Jun-16 Reface Industries AFM Library - VMI Hybrid service and consumables x 2 $250.00 Kerryn Martin 10-Jun-16 Reface Industries AFM Library - VMI Hybrid service and consumables x 2 $267.52 Kerryn Martin 10-Jun-16 GM Cabs Australia Cab fares - ISA Conference $65.94 Raeleen McAllister 10-Jun-16 Dominos Mundaring Catering for farewell function TLCS $44.65 Delphine Wilson 10-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $38.61 Leonie Ettridge 10-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $39.26 Leonie Ettridge 10-Jun-16 WA Vermeer Blade sharpen Depot w/s $179.52 Kelvin Worthington

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10-Jun-16 WA Hino Radio antenna Depot w/s $128.70 Kelvin Worthington 10-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Wood for Weir Hall $30.00 John Neale 10-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Bolts & wood for Weir Hall $195.30 John Neale 13-Jun-16 City of Perth Parking fees to attend Harmony Software training in Perth for Eastern Region Family Day Care Service $9.90 Antonietta Tomizzi 13-Jun-16 City of Perth Parking fees to attend Harmony Software training for Educators of Eastern Region Family Day Care $9.90 Antonietta Tomizzi 13-Jun-16 Red Dot Stores Chocolate gold coins for Pirate treasure hunt at MECPC- children $22.00 Laurena Bogucki 13-Jun-16 Steaks N Stuff Meat for SCFC-CV & MECPC $640.69 Susan Broad 13-Jun-16 Officeworks Swan View Toy Library - replacement shredder $69.00 Kerryn Martin 13-Jun-16 ATA Renew Sanctuary AFM Library - Magazine subscription $52.20 Helen McKissock 13-Jun-16 Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Timber Compliance Seminar Perth - Senior Building Surveyor $325.00 Steve Trlin 13-Jun-16 Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Timber Compliance Seminar Perth - Trainee Building Surveyor $325.00 Steve Trlin 13-Jun-16 Subway Swan View Lunch for the attendees of the First Aid Training - C&PCS - IAS - Middle Swan $105.00 Melissa Bill 13-Jun-16 Bunnings Garden ornament for SCFC - Clayton View $37.98 Jane Elkins 13-Jun-16 Steaks N Stuff Meat for SCFC-CV & MECPC $238.00 Susan Broad 13-Jun-16 Badge A Minit Pty Ltd Badge making supplies for activities at Swan View Youth Centre $145.00 Paula Heath 13-Jun-16 Bunnings Landcare team equipment $98.59 Bradley Thompson 13-Jun-16 Bunnings Landcare team equipment $15.65 Bradley Thompson 13-Jun-16 Major Motors Door glass Depot w/s $179.55 Kelvin Worthington 14-Jun-16 Totally Workwear Midvale Bilgoman & Mount Helena Aquatic jacket print $79.30 Chris Blankley 14-Jun-16 Better Pets And Gardens Garden ornament for SCFC - Clayton View $27.91 Jane Elkins 14-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for children & staff - SCFC - Clayton View $13.02 Jane Elkins 14-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for children & staff - SCFC - Clayton View $10.00 Jane Elkins 14-Jun-16 Coles Food and consumables for children & staff - SCFC - Clayton View $186.61 Jane Elkins 14-Jun-16 Karristar Pty Ltd KSP Library - Children's books purchased from Books Direct $29.00 Ginetta Evans 14-Jun-16 Totally Workwear Midvale Bilgoman & Mount Helena Aquatic jacket print $79.30 Chris Blankley 14-Jun-16 Destination Conference Conference $328.00 Mark Luzi 14-Jun-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $12.00 Fred Berendsen 14-Jun-16 Australia Post Recognition of Continuing Employee Service (Policy HR-03) - 10 Years (Relief Unqualified Childcare Worker) $5.94 Anna Italiano 14-Jun-16 Australia Post Recognition of Continuing Employee Service (Policy HR-03) - 10 Years (Relief Unqualified Childcare Worker) $250.01 Anna Italiano 14-Jun-16 Campaignmonitor.Co Social Media software subscription $15.80 Giulia Censi 14-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Loaf pans for cooking and food to make up meals for families - C&PCS - Middle Swan $19.20 Melissa Bill 14-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Loaf pans for cooking and food to make up meals for families - C&PCS - Middle Swan $23.91 Melissa Bill 14-Jun-16 Main Roads WA Class 1 RAV oversize Permit $50.00 John Gault 14-Jun-16 Main Roads WA Class 1 RAV oversize Permit $50.00 John Gault 14-Jun-16 Battery World Midland Replacement battery's Depot w/s $638.00 Kelvin Worthington 14-Jun-16 Midland Mowers Whip cord Depot w/s $213.80 Kelvin Worthington 14-Jun-16 Judroc Pty Ltd Replacement gauges for bores $43.28 Glenn Askew 14-Jun-16 Coates Midland Post hole digger for the purpose of planting trees for revegetation $99.50 David O'Brien 14-Jun-16 Lancall Drainage Pipe/Easement Asbestos Analysis - Darlington $27.50 Courtney Carr 14-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Door seal for office $123.00 John Neale 15-Jun-16 BCF Australia Net for the dog pound $29.99 Darko Scekic 15-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children, staff & rooms - SCFC - Clayton View & MECPC $447.95 Susan Broad 15-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children, staff & rooms - SCFC - Clayton View & MECPC $17.70 Susan Broad 15-Jun-16 Trabasket Holdings Pty Mt Helena Aquatic Centre pipe & fitting $12.60 Chris Blankley 15-Jun-16 Armodilo Display Solutions Microsoft Surface mounts $935.00 Melanie Ponnan 15-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children, staff & rooms - SCFC - Clayton View & MECPC $43.00 Susan Broad 15-Jun-16 Coates Midland Post hole digger to assist with tree planting for revegetation works $94.00 David O'Brien 15-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Bolts for Weir Hall $16.80 John Neale

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15-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children, staff & rooms - SCFC - Clayton View & MECPC $56.39 Susan Broad 16-Jun-16 Castledex Pty Ltd Various Stationery $315.30 Valerie Willey 16-Jun-16 Castledex Pty Ltd Various Stationery $35.86 Valerie Willey 16-Jun-16 Crabbs Kalamunda IGA Food for children - MECPC $3.74 Diana Dunning 16-Jun-16 Crabbs Kalamunda IGA Food for children - MECPC $34.23 Diana Dunning 16-Jun-16 The Stationery Co Stationery requirements for rooms and office - MECPC $542.73 Susan Broad 16-Jun-16 Woolworths Provisions for Reflections Cafe $22.66 Leonie Ettridge 16-Jun-16 Woolworths Provisions for Reflections Cafe $16.95 Leonie Ettridge 16-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi AFM Library - refund CREDIT -$3.20 Helen McKissock 16-Jun-16 Woolworths Food for children - SCFC - CV $3.96 Jane Elkins 16-Jun-16 Woolworths Food for children - SCFC - CV $10.81 Jane Elkins 16-Jun-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $10.00 Fred Berendsen 16-Jun-16 Ozzone Pty Ltd Snapshot paint tester $183.94 John Neale 16-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $3.96 Leonie Ettridge 16-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $7.04 Leonie Ettridge 16-Jun-16 Rainchaser Water Tan Hose reel parts Depot w/s $151.28 Kelvin Worthington 16-Jun-16 Midland Mowers Parts vacuum Depot w/s $30.00 Kelvin Worthington 16-Jun-16 Boya Equipment Pty Ltd Service parts Depot w/s $208.99 Kelvin Worthington 16-Jun-16 Autoresponse Repaired puncture in tyre KIA 860MDG - C&PCS - Middle Swan $40.00 Melissa Bill 16-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Paint - Morgan John Morgan Park $44.45 John Neale 16-Jun-16 Sunny Sign Company Sign for Grab and Go at Mathieson Rd Transfer Station $61.60 John Gault 17-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi Mobile devices for library $844.40 Melanie Ponnan 17-Jun-16 Mike S Multi Service Cobbler Express - filing cabinet key (Swan View Toy Library) $9.00 Anne Clohessy 17-Jun-16 Good Guys Midland Replacement of office fridge at Brown Park $250.00 Stewart Winfield 17-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi AFM Library- DVDs and CDs $472.16 Helen McKissock 17-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi Mobile devices for library $674.50 Melanie Ponnan 17-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi Mobile devices for library $800.00 Melanie Ponnan 17-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $6.05 Leonie Ettridge 17-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $29.09 Leonie Ettridge 17-Jun-16 Eastern Hills Saws & Mowers Chainsaw files $121.50 Fred Berendsen 17-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Timber handles $22.95 Fred Berendsen 17-Jun-16 Truckline Air fittings Depot w/s $38.70 Kelvin Worthington 17-Jun-16 Judroc Pty Ltd Repairs to pressure line at Collier Park $19.82 Glenn Askew 17-Jun-16 Trabasket Holdings Pty Paint roller kit $24.00 John Neale 17-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Paint BMX track $99.20 John Neale 17-Jun-16 Landmark Operations Wire to support trees grown for street trees in nursery $105.01 David O'Brien 17-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Hooks - Mundaring Library $8.50 John Neale 17-Jun-16 Landmark Operations Chemical for weed control $144.35 David O'Brien 20-Jun-16 Coles Coffee $68.00 Valerie Willey 20-Jun-16 New Norcia Services KSP Library & Community Services - New Norcia Library Lecture order $80.00 Ginetta Evans 20-Jun-16 Victoria Park Parking IAP2 event $3.00 Tamara Clarkson 20-Jun-16 New Norcia Services KSP Library & Community Services - New Norcia Library Lecture order $87.45 Ginetta Evans 20-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library refund for unavailable item CREDIT -$24.97 Helen McKissock 20-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Extension cords and milk and biscuits for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $2.99 Melissa Bill 20-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Extension cords and milk and biscuits for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $11.96 Melissa Bill 20-Jun-16 Stratton Supa IGA Extension cords and milk and biscuits for the centre - C&PCS - Middle Swan $19.00 Melissa Bill 20-Jun-16 Secondchance Office Storage unit installation costs $500.00 Lisa Joy 20-Jun-16 Secondchance Office Storage Unit - Deposit $3,500.00 Lisa Joy

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20-Jun-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $12.00 Fred Berendsen 20-Jun-16 T J Depiazzi & Sons Soft fall Pine Chip for Sculpture Park $1,104.05 Joanne Dutton 20-Jun-16 Bunnings Fertiliser for plants in roundabouts $26.98 David O'Brien 21-Jun-16 Coles Coffee/Spoons $10.00 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Café Bar $26.76 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Coles Coffee/Spoons $68.00 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Café Bar $182.14 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Café Bar $48.45 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Toolmart Australia Pty Ltd Health Lab equipment - Health Services $312.70 Martin Shurlock 21-Jun-16 Good Guys Midland Health Lab equipment - Health Services $174.00 Martin Shurlock 21-Jun-16 Quick Corporate Aust Various Stationery/Café Bar $30.33 Valerie Willey 21-Jun-16 Department of Communities ECRU Annual Fee for MECPC, MECPC OSHC, ERFDC, CPC Middle Swan and SC&FC Clayton View $394.00 Antonietta Tomizzi 21-Jun-16 Department of Communities ECRU Annual Fee for MECPC, MECPC OSHC, ERFDC, CPC Middle Swan and SC&FC Clayton View $394.00 Antonietta Tomizzi 21-Jun-16 Department of Communities ECRU Annual Fee for MECPC, MECPC OSHC, ERFDC, CPC Middle Swan and SC&FC Clayton View $297.00 Antonietta Tomizzi 21-Jun-16 Woolworths Display books for rooms - SCFC - CV $16.00 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Digitalriver Ireland Computer software upgrade - Snagit $28.06 Paula Heath 21-Jun-16 Modern Teaching Aids Lego for SOM Youth services Lego program $324.00 Morgan Yasbincek 21-Jun-16 Modern Teaching Aids Lego for SOM Youth services Lego program $143.00 Morgan Yasbincek 21-Jun-16 Department of Communities ECRU Annual Fee for MECPC, MECPC OSHC, ERFDC, CPC Middle Swan and SC&FC Clayton View $297.00 Antonietta Tomizzi 21-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children & staff at SCFC - CV $10.00 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children & staff at SCFC - CV $11.55 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for children & staff at SCFC - CV $170.91 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Woolworths Food for children - SCFC - CV $3.96 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Woolworths Food for children - SCFC - CV $13.92 Jane Elkins 21-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book Junior book stock for AFM library $40.08 Morgan Yasbincek 21-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book Junior book stock for AFM library $49.06 Morgan Yasbincek 21-Jun-16 Totally Workwear Midvale Safety Boots - Health Services $167.16 Martin Shurlock 21-Jun-16 Coles Purchase of food for term 2 drop in for afternoon tea $25.08 Rachael Bacon 21-Jun-16 Coles Purchase of food for term 2 drop in for afternoon tea $24.89 Rachael Bacon 21-Jun-16 Modern Teaching Aids Lego for SOM Youth services Lego program $13.43 Morgan Yasbincek 21-Jun-16 Department of Communities ECRU Annual Fee for MECPC, MECPC OSHC, ERFDC, CPC Middle Swan and SC&FC Clayton View $297.00 Antonietta Tomizzi 21-Jun-16 Covs Workshop consumables Depot w/s $88.94 Kelvin Worthington 21-Jun-16 Bira Enterprises Hand prim parts Depot w/s $74.25 Kelvin Worthington 21-Jun-16 WA Hino Service parts Depot w/s $654.39 Kelvin Worthington 21-Jun-16 Clark Rubber Midland Items for tanks at Harry Riseborough Oval $91.65 Glenn Askew 22-Jun-16 Kaper Soup $106.68 Valerie Willey 22-Jun-16 Bunnings Health Lab equipment - Health Services $55.88 Martin Shurlock 22-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for SCFC -C V & MECPC $15.80 Susan Broad 22-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for SCFC -C V & MECPC $383.96 Susan Broad 22-Jun-16 New Norcia Services KSP Library - refund of shipping charge New Norcia Library Lecture tickets CREDIT -$7.45 Ginetta Evans 22-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Book club kits and books $593.70 Helen McKissock 22-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Book club kits and books $59.76 Helen McKissock 22-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Book club kits and books $145.00 Helen McKissock 22-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Book club kits and books $607.83 Helen McKissock 22-Jun-16 IPAA Refund - Training cancelled CREDIT -$650.00 Tamara Clarkson 22-Jun-16 IPAA Refund - Training cancelled CREDIT -$650.00 Tamara Clarkson 22-Jun-16 Coles Wi-Fi re-charge for Young Parents Group - SCFC - CV $50.00 Jane Elkins 22-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for SCFC - C V & MECPC $42.20 Susan Broad

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22-Jun-16 Kmart Purchase for SVYC drop in term 2 and the SVYC kitchen $97.50 Rachael Bacon 22-Jun-16 Covs Service parts Depot w/s $89.95 Kelvin Worthington 22-Jun-16 Pirtek Midland Make up hydraulic hose Depot w/s $405.10 Kelvin Worthington 22-Jun-16 Coles Food & consumables for SCFC - C V & MECPC $53.56 Susan Broad 23-Jun-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Teabags $32.75 Valerie Willey 23-Jun-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Teabags $27.72 Valerie Willey 23-Jun-16 Dominos Midland Dinner for staff at MECPC - training night $49.70 Laurena Bogucki 23-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Book club kits and books $322.10 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Book club kits and books $187.97 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Jb Hi Fi AFM Library - DVDs and CDs $759.91 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Book club kits and books $759.20 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Book club kits and books $197.90 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Angus & Robertson Book AFM Library - Book club kits and books $160.17 Helen McKissock 23-Jun-16 Staples Aust Pty Ltd Various Stationery/Teabags $171.00 Valerie Willey 23-Jun-16 Hills Fresh Milk supplies Operations Centre $12.00 Fred Berendsen 23-Jun-16 Hootsuite Media Inc. Social media software subscription $11.99 Giulia Censi 23-Jun-16 Electrical Distributors Circuit breaker fire system Depot w/s $39.97 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 Covs Beacon parts Depot w/s $93.72 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 Covs Rear light Depot w/s $212.30 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd Sweeper suction parts Depot w/s $587.20 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 Greywater Reuse System Tap prim pump Depot w/s $9.50 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 A and M Bolts Nuts Bolt for fire equipment Depot w/s $140.00 Kelvin Worthington 23-Jun-16 Judroc Pty Ltd Treatments for Shire bores $668.25 Glenn Askew 24-Jun-16 City of Perth Parking DEMC meeting WAPOL Northbridge $4.00 Adrian Dyson 24-Jun-16 Autopro Mundaring Minor purchases - Health Services $56.96 Martin Shurlock 24-Jun-16 David Jones Limited Presentations for 5 members of Inclusion Team $394.75 Lisa Joy 24-Jun-16 Coles Rolls for lunch - children and consumables for MECPC $15.80 Laurena Bogucki 24-Jun-16 Coles Rolls for lunch - children and consumables for MECPC $47.80 Laurena Bogucki 24-Jun-16 Raeco AFM Library - Book covering material $50.74 Helen McKissock 24-Jun-16 Shutterstock Libraries - Purchase of image licences for advertising and promotion $49.60 Ginetta Evans 24-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $35.42 Leonie Ettridge 24-Jun-16 Coles Provisions for Reflections Cafe $25.14 Leonie Ettridge 24-Jun-16 Greenway Enterprises Bamboo stakes, slow release fertiliser and ties for street trees grow on to plant later $181.44 David O'Brien 24-Jun-16 Mundaringlittle Loads Potting mix to pot trees into larger pots $440.00 David O'Brien 24-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Hooks for Mundaring Library $8.00 John Neale 27-Jun-16 Western Australian Local Government Australia Reimbursement - WALGA Special Breakfast - Shire President CREDIT -$40.00 Anna Italiano 27-Jun-16 IAP2 Australasian Community engagement resource $44.00 Tamara Clarkson 27-Jun-16 Best Price Variety Store Vacation care craft consumables - SCFC - CV $30.88 Jane Elkins 27-Jun-16 Puma Energy Mundaring Milk supplies Operations Centre $17.97 Fred Berendsen 27-Jun-16 RAC Motoring Services Battery $202.00 John Gault 27-Jun-16 Daimler Trucks WA Service parts Depot w/s $182.07 Kelvin Worthington 27-Jun-16 Daimler Trucks WA Service parts Depot w/s $447.02 Kelvin Worthington 27-Jun-16 Penske Power Systems Transmission oil Depot w/s $807.40 Kelvin Worthington 27-Jun-16 Hoseco WA Pty Ltd Air fittings hoist Depot w/s $21.15 Kelvin Worthington 27-Jun-16 Premier Workplace Purchase of two collapsible bollards $514.80 Tacy Bowditch 27-Jun-16 Bunnings Brooms for cleaning tanks $73.00 Glenn Askew 27-Jun-16 Bunnings Black plastic used to cover the ground in nursery to grow street trees $83.00 David O'Brien 27-Jun-16 Optus Atlanta Smartpay Service location and adjustments for bollard Installation $231.00 Tacy Bowditch 27-Jun-16 Bunnings Equipment for Friends Group members $130.22 Bradley Thompson

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28-Jun-16 Bunnings Purchase of globes & gloves for PPE - Lake Leschenaultia $115.75 Peter Barrett 28-Jun-16 Bookdepository.Com AFM Library - Refund for unavailable item CREDIT -$24.05 Helen McKissock 28-Jun-16 Woolworths Resources - Games for children - SCFC - Clayton View $39.25 Jane Elkins 28-Jun-16 Woolworths Food for children - SCFC - Clayton View $34.87 Jane Elkins 28-Jun-16 Bunnings Purchase of globes & gloves for PPE - Lake Leschenaultia $37.98 Peter Barrett 28-Jun-16 Mundaring Hardware Thinners and supplies for Morgan John Morgan Park $30.90 John Neale 28-Jun-16 Account Fees Cc Fp User Fee Account Fees Cc Fp User Fee $308.00

Total $62,326.73

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11.0 ELECTED MEMBERS MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

Nil

12.0 URGENT BUSINESS (LATE REPORTS)

12.1 Community Engagement for the Bushfire Area Access Strategy

File Code CS.CCS 12 and EM.FMP Author Kaye Abel, Manager Libraries & Community Engagement, Megan Griffiths, Director Strategic & Community Services

Senior Employee Megan Griffiths, Director Strategic & Community Services

Disclosure of Any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

The draft Bushfire Area Access Strategy (BAAS) was presented to Council on 14 June 2016 to provide a framework within which to systematically rectify access arrangements in bushfire prone areas of the Shire. As a public safety project, the BAAS will ensure that the Shire meets its obligations under the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas; the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy; and the Local Government Act (1995).

At the June meeting, Council supported the draft BAAS for community consultation and requested that a report be prepared outlining the nature, type and financial implications of community consultation regarding the draft BAAS.

The purpose of this report is to provide alternatives for such consultation. The community consultation methodology is informed by a Community Engagement Review for the draft BAAS which is provided at ATTACHMENT 16.

BACKGROUND

At the Ordinary Council meeting of 14 June 2016 Council (C11.06.16) resolved:

That Council –

1. Supports the draft Bushfire Area Access Strategy being used for community consultation;

2. Requests the CEO to provide advice on the nature, type and implications (including financial implications) of community consultation regarding the Bushfire Area Access Strategy; and

3. Provides a report to Council.

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As identified by the strategic priorities and objectives of the Shire’s strategic community plan Mundaring 2026, community engagement is essential to achieving the community vision: ‘sense of space, sense of place’. From that process Council has heard from the community that they want to be better informed and have a greater say in how Council delivers its services, policies and projects.

Community engagement is increasingly recognised as a core function of local government. It brings with it a raft of benefits both to local government and the community it serves; and is vital to achieving a community’s strategic priorities.

Engaging with the community is an acknowledgement of the skills, knowledge, expertise and passion of local stakeholders and the desire to combine these with those of elected members and Shire employees.

The draft BAAS states that communication with affected residents is critical and will promote a general understanding of the Shire’s approach. It also suggests that it is important residents are kept informed of the Shire’s initiative to improve access routes around their area both in terms of the potential nuisance or inconveniences caused by construction works, but also so they are acutely aware of the improvements and any new options for escape in an emergency situation.

The draft BAAS also sets out the Shire’s commitments for engagement during its implementation, including: • Informing residents (for example, the removal of gates / boulders) • Inviting comments on a preferred treatment and suggestions for alternative treatments; and / or • Encouraging collaboration between residents, particularly where more difficult access challenges exist.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Relevant legislation for the BAAS includes: • Local Government Act 1995 Section 6.8 • Planning and Development Act 2005 • Local Planning Scheme No.4 (LPS4)

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

To date, $1000 expenditure for external consultation for this item is from the existing consultancy budget.

There is no budget allocation for community consultation on the draft BAAS listed in the annual budget which was adopted on 26 July 2016. Pending the consultation methods chosen, Council will need to consider varying the annual budget.

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Stakeholder engagement, as specified in the draft BAAS, on the implementation stage for specific thoroughfares will be listed for consideration in the relevant years as part of the development of the 2017/18 Long Term Financial Plan.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Mundaring 2026 Strategic Community Plan:

Priority 1 – Governance Objective Two: Transparent, responsive and engaged processes for Shire decision making.

Priority 2 – Community Objective One: A community that is prepared for bush fire and other natural disasters.

Objective Two: Residents of all ages, needs and backgrounds are engaged and supported by their community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Governance The community engagement methods outlined will support the outcomes of the Strategic Community Plan. The continued focus on community engagement will ensure that effective consultation actively engages the community in decision making.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

There is the potential for reputational risk if Council does not adequately engage its community in matters pertaining to the BAAS as it may be perceived Council does not listen or engage well. This may be mitigated by undertaking consultation on the draft BAAS but also by maintaining the commitment proposed within the BAAS to engage with residents during its implementation.

As the BAAS is a public safety initiative associated with Shire assets reflecting the relevant legislation and State Government document design guidelines, meaningful public input on the draft BAAS is limited. Council will need to consider the potential risk in undertaking an engagement process which may result in little or no change and how that may be perceived by the stakeholders who participate in that process. This can be mitigated by ensuring the engagement clearly specifies what elements can be changed; how the community input will be utilised; and providing feedback post the engagement as to the outcome.

As the Shire has recently undertaken or is embarking on a number of various consultation and engagement processes, for example the Mundaring Town Centre Revitalisation project, Helena Valley Urban Expansion Strategy, Bushfire Preparedness Project, Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and the Youth Informing Strategy, the potential risk of consultation fatigue is also possible.

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With any consultation there is a risk that the consultation only represents the views of those who participate and may not represent the views of the broader community. This risk can be mitigated by conducting statistically valid quantitative consultation which provides high levels of confidence that the results are representative. In general, increasing the sample size (of residents consulted) gives more confidence that the results are more representative However, increasing sample size usually increases the cost of consultation. For example, a sample size of 381 participants from the whole Shire population would provide a 95% confidence that the result is within 5% of the result that would be obtained if the whole population were consulted. Smaller participation rates are still relevant and valid with the findings to be noted as indicative rather than representative.

EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Joel Levin is the founder and Managing Director at Aha! Consulting and has over 20 years’ experience working across Australia in a broad range of sectors. Mr Levin is a licensed trainer for the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) and has conducted training for the Australian Institute for Company Directors and the Institute of Public Administration Australia.

The Shire’s draft Community Engagement Framework is based on the IAP2 model. Mr Levin was requested to provide independent, external guidance on the best approach regarding community engagement involving the draft BAAS. In doing so, he also made clear where this particular engagement falls within the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation. This advice is called the Community Engagement Review (the Review) for the BAAS at (ATTACHMENT 16).

COMMENT

The Review for the draft BAAS (ATTACHMENT 16), provides a way forward on this matter. This report is focused on consultation on the draft BAAS (Phase 1). Phase 2 requirements (consultation on implementation for thoroughfares specified in the BAAS) will be determined once the BAAS is endorsed by Council. Once the BAAS is endorsed, the method of communication relating to Lacey Road and Pretty Lane roadwork options can be determined so it is in line with the BAAS. It is intended that consultation on the road options for these two roads will be undertaken following the adoption of the draft BAAS.

It should be noted that, stakeholders referred to in the Review include residents, general community members and emergency services personnel.

The Review highlights that the Engagement Strategies utilising the IAP2 spectrum of Public Participation would best fall into the Inform – Consult range for the engagement on the draft BAAS and into the Involve –Collaborate range for the engagement when the BAAS in being implemented.

A range of options on the Inform – Consult range are presented for consideration. These options could be considered as stand-alone options or could be combined.

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It should be noted that all the feedback received through the options will be listened to and considered in informing the finalisation of the BAAS, but all of it may not necessarily be incorporated into the BAAS if the feedback is detrimental to the outcomes of this public safety document or are inconsistent with the relevant legislation and guidelines. This would be clearly articulated to the participants at the outset.

OPTIONS

1. Adopt/Inform via Print/Online Information Campaign

If Council is already satisfied the draft BAAS is an appropriate document, Council could endorse the BAAS and then simply inform the community of the BAAS and describe how it will be utilised for consultation on the thoroughfares to be improved under the BAAS implementation. Informing the stakeholders would occur via the usual channels such as notices in the Community Update, on the Shire website, social media, direct contact via Shire databases and community notice boards.

Method Estimated Expenditure Community Update Nil - existing expenditure newspaper page Staff resources (in kind) Nil - existing service level Total cost $0

2. Inform/Consult via Print/Online Information Campaign

This would involve informing the stakeholders via the channels listed in option 1 plus seeking feedback on the draft BAAS. It is proposed to also advertise the consultation to maximise participation. There would be staff resources required to analyse the feedback. Volunteer Bushfire Brigades would be asked to develop a Brigade position and to feed that back via the Shire’s Bush Fire Advisory Committee. This methodology would provide indicative feedback.

Method Estimated Expenditure Advertisements $2100 Staff resources (in kind) $1500 Total cost $2100 plus in-kind $1500

Note: If the print/online campaign was undertaken with the community workshops described at Option 5, costs for promotion and advertising would be combined, resulting in no additional cost for this option. If it was undertaken on its own, it would require the budget of $2100 plus the in-kind impact on existing staff of $1500.

3. Inform/Consult via Online survey (statistically valid)

This would involve undertaking a statistically valid, stratified, randomly selected survey to ensure that the views of the survey can be generalised to represent the views of the entire community and not just the views of those who participate in the survey. Staff resources to engage a contractor to undertake the survey would

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Method Estimated Expenditure Statistically valid survey $20,000 Staff resources (in kind) $500 Total cost $20,000 plus in kind $500

4. Inform/Consult via Online survey (open to all)

A further option is a simpler, Monkey Survey type online survey, which would involve staff time for survey design and response analysis. Whilst one positive of this method is the lesser cost, one negative implication is that there is a significant reduction in the degree of confidence that the responses reflect the broad community view.

Method Estimated Expenditure Staff resources $2000 (in kind) Total cost $2000 (in kind)

5. Inform/Consult via Community Workshops

This option would be to have an externally facilitated workshop which would enable participants to be provided with more detailed information on the draft BAAS and to seek qualitative feedback from participants. The workshop would be advertised via advertisements in the local papers, notices on the Shire’s website, social media and through the email database, invitations to residents of affected and proximal streets where infrastructure works are scheduled to occur, and emergency service agencies, including local bushfire brigades.

Due to the potential numbers of stakeholders including community members and emergency services personnel that could attend, it is proposed that up to three community workshops could be held. This would enable a broad cross section of the community to attend. This methodology would provide indicative feedback.

Method Expenditure per Estimated workshop Expenditure for 3 workshops Advertisements $700 $2100 Mail outs $500 $1500 Staff resources (in kind) $500 $1500 Consultant costs $3000 first workshop $7000 ($2000 following 2 workshops) Total cost $4200 plus in kind $10,600 plus in $500 kind $1500

Conclusion

As the BAAS is a public safety initiative which reflects the relevant legislation, the areas of potential influence on the draft BAAS through community feedback would appear to be limited to certain areas including the form of community

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As advised in a previous report to Council (C11.06.16), one of the recommendations from the ‘Keelty Report’ resulting from the Inquiry into the Perth Hills Bushfire 2011 stated (No. 39 (c)) that “State and Local Governments [should] examine options to retrospectively bring these areas into compliance with Planning for Bushfire Protection Guidelines.”

The Planning for Bushfire Protection Guidelines, now referred to as Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (Guidelines) outline, amongst other things, current expectations regarding standards and design requirements for public roads and Emergency Access Routes. These public thoroughfares need to be freely available and safe for public use in the event of a bushfire.

While it is important to give the community opportunities to provide feedback it is recognised that in this particular situation, limited opportunities for influence on the BAAS exist. Consistent with the external advice provided, it is recommended that community consultation on the draft BAAS be situated at Inform/Consult stage. This stage of the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation is ‘to provide the community with balanced and objective information and assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives and solutions’. Based on the expenditure costs and the outcomes to be achieved it is further recommended that the methodology to be utilised is to undertake a Print/Online Information Campaign as per option 2 detailed in the report. The total cost for this option is $2100 plus in-kind $1500.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple majority recommendation 1.

Absolute majority recommendation 2.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council -

1. In accordance with Option 2 detailed in the report, undertake a Print/Online Information Campaign to inform and consult with stakeholders on the draft Bushfire Area Access Strategy, and

2. by absolute majority varies the 2016/17 budget by authorising expenditure of $2100 for the purpose of conducting a Print/Online Information Campaign to inform and consult with stakeholders on the draft Bushfire Area Access Strategy.

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COUNCIL DECISION C12.08.16 MOTION

Moved by: Cr Cook Seconded by: Cr Jeans

That this item be deferred to the next Council meeting of 13 September 2016.

CARRIED 6/5

For: Cr Clark, Cr Martin, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro, Cr Cook, Cr Perks.

Against: Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Fox, Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola.

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Attachment 16

Report 12.1

5 pages

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Project: Bushfire Area Access Strategy (BAAS) Date: 18 July 2016 Client: Shire of Mundaring Author: Joel Levin

Context

The Shire of Mundaring is seeking consultation on its draft Bushfire Area Access Strategy (BAAS). The strategy seeks to ensure the bushfire risks to residents and property are minimised through the provision of adequate access to and through properties.

Aha! Consulting has been asked to comment on the proposed engagement strategy. This review is based on the following information: the draft BAAS, draft minutes from council meeting 14.06.2016 as background to this project and meetings with Kaye Abel (Acting Director Strategic and Community Services) and Shane Purdy (Director Infrastructure Services). At the meeting an outrage risk assessment was conducted and is provided in this report. Outrage risk assists in determining the social/emotional triggers to any given project and as such the possible strategies to mitigate these risks.

The following is not a complete engagement plan but provides the requested guidance on possible engagement strategies.

Engagement Purpose

There are two distinct phases to the project and thus the proposed engagement strategy, both with a different purpose and course of action.

PHASE ONE: Consultation on the draft BAAS document

Rational Aims Experiential Aim

To ensure the strategy document Residents’ and other stakeholders’ views have incorporates residents’ and other been valued. stakeholders’ concerns and insights without exposing the Shire and residents to greater bushfire risk.

To provide residents and other stakeholders with an idea on the process and timeline for implementation.

PHASE TWO: Consultation during the implementation of the strategy

Rational Aim Experiential Aim

To complete the implementation of the Residents and other stakeholders feel the strategy with minimum disruption to process has been responsive and completed residents. with minimal disruption. Engagement Review

Risk Assessment

The following set of statements deal with various factors that can influence a stakeholder’s willingness to accept or reject the project and/or the potential level of outrage. The higher the score the higher the risk of outrage.

What is the risk that the potential Strongly Strongly What is the risk that the potential hazards/impacts

hazards/impacts for this project will be viewed as: Agree   Agree for this project will be viewed as:

Occurring as a result of community Occurring without community choice 1. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 choice (i.e. voluntarily/chosen) (i.e. forced upon people)

Something that is natural Something that is industrial 2. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 (i.e. found in nature) (i.e.created by people) Being something that is somewhat 3. Being familiar/common place in society -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 unknown, strange or exotic An event that does not trigger the An event that will stand out from the 4. senses or elicits strong images -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 day to day (i.e. memorable) (i.e. not memorable)

An event that is not likely to be An event that is likely to be considered 5. considered the end of ‘their’ world -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 the end of ‘their’ world (i.e. dreaded) (i.e. not dreaded) Having impacts that are subtle but Having impacts that are dramatic but 6. experienced over a long period of time -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 only experienced over a short period of (i.e. chronic) time (i.e. catastrophic) Well defined, measurable and Not well defined, measurable or 7. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 quantifiable (i.e. knowable) quantifiable Being within the control of the 8. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Being in the control of other people individual Being spread equitably among the Are spread inequitably among a narrow 9. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 community/environment (i.e. fairness) group/area (i.e. unfair) Unlikely to morally offend/concern Could be questioned as immoral by a 10. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 people group/s

Being managed by an organisation the Being managed by an organisation the 11. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 community trusts community DOES NOT trust Being part of a reactive process with Being part of a responsive process with little notice and information along the 12. sufficient notice and information along -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 way the way

Tally each column  Reducing potential for outrage Growing potential for outrage 

Assessment: Negligible Low Medium High Very High

Key Factors: Feeling forced Controlled by someone else Uncertainty about actual impact Seen as a dreaded event/outcome Engagement Review

Engagement Strategies (Note: Consulting with resident on preferred form of engagement is always advisable)

PHASE ONE: Consultation on the draft BASS document Rational Aims Experiential Aim

To ensure the strategy document incorporates Residents’ and other stakeholders’ views have been residents’ and other stakeholders’ concerns and valued. insights, without exposing the Shire and residents to greater bushfire risk.

To provide residents and other stakeholders with an idea on the process and timeline for implementation.

IAP2 INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER Spectrum

Rationale: There are few opportunities for influence in the draft strategy. The key elements for influence being

• Any additions to the risk assessment table • Any additions/changes to the risk treatment options

Other possible points for consultation is to find out what kind of additional information/notice and support people would want during the implementation phase.

OPTIONS Benefits Risks • Small scale, one off event • Not much influence to offer in the Community • Allows for a blend of interested and process, could risk resident feeling like Workshop concerned residents and stakeholders to the meeting is tokenistic (2hr workshop/forum) cross pollinate ideas • Over-consultation if too many other

• Possible opportunity to piggy back with consultation events are competing with it

existing consultation campaigns (e.g. • Piggy back concern that a voluntary Bushfire Ready etc) strategy is being blended with an involuntary one • Control of the message • Making sure the information gets to Print/Online • Survey allows for a collection of feedback owners/tenants Information and polling of support for strategy • Making sure the information is read Campaign • Survey allows people to provide views • Getting survey participation rates to be (mixed mode privately (useful for the quiet supporters) considered representative campaign, print, survey) • High level of control (sits at the level of • Time required to select, convene and Design Reference ‘collaborate’ on the spectrum) wrap up the group Group • High level of community ownership • Limited points of influence can mean the (small group of • Builds community advocates process feel tokenistic residents and other stakeholders to review • Group can include representatives from • Some residents concerned about and recommend key streets and stakeholders (eg: DFES) representativeness changes)

Recommendation: A blend of workshop and print campaign. Engagement Review

PHASE TWO: Consultation during the implementation of the strategy

Rational Aim Experiential Aim

To complete the implementation of the strategy with Residents and other stakeholders feel the process has minimum disruption to residents. been responsive and completed with minimal disruption.

IAP2 INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER Spectrum

Rationale: Implementation will be staged over a number of years and focussed on two to three streets per year in order of the assessed risk. The strategy already outlines a process that can be made more visual:

For example:

Residents notified (Proximal to street)

Specific implementation information provided

Significant consensus significant consensus Approach negotiated achieved NOT achieved

Options referred to Implementation Council

OPTIONS Benefits Risks • Small scale, one off event • Over-consultation if residents already Residents • Allows for a blend of interests from the agree (could be worth doing a quick Workshop street to negotiate with each other survey as part of the information (2hr workshop with campaign to gauge concerns and levels of residents from a support); many other consultation events specific group) are competing with it • Control of the message • Making sure the information gets to Print/Online • Survey allows for collection of feedback owners/tenants Information and polling of support for strategy • Making sure the information is read Campaign • Survey allows people to provide views • Getting survey participation rates to be (mixed mode privately (useful for the quiet supporters) considered representative campaign, print, survey,

Recommendation: A blend of workshop and print campaign. Engagement Review

Estimated costs developed by Shire of Mundaring

PHASE ONE OPTIONS Estimated Cost $500 - $25,000 (plus staff resources) Actual cost Community Workshop will depend on the number of workshops held. (2hr workshop/forum)

$500- $25,000 (plus staff resources) Actual costs Print/Online Information Campaign will depend on the campaign modes chosen and (mixed mode campaign, print, survey) the survey methodology.

$1000 - $10,000 (plus staff resources) Actual Design Reference Group costs will depend on number of meetings held. (small group of residents to review and recommend changes)

PHASE TWO OPTIONS Estimated Cost $500 - $25,000 (plus staff resources) Actual cost Residents Workshop will depend on the number of workshops held. (2hr workshop with residents from a specific group)

$500 - $25,000 (plus staff resources) Actual costs Print/Online Information Campaign will depend on the campaign modes chosen and (mixed mode campaign, print, survey, the survey methodology.

12.2 Request to attend Conference – Cr Fisher

File Code P/F Author Jonathan Throssell, Chief Executive Officer Senior Employee As above Disclosure of any Nil Interest

SUMMARY

Council is requested to consider an application from Cr Lynn Fisher to attend the "2016 Power to the People" conference in Melbourne on 13 to 15 September 2016 (inclusive).

Council Policy OR-01 "Attendance by Elected Members at Conferences" provides for attendance at one conference per year at no greater cost than $4000.

As Cr Fisher has already attended a conference in the 2016/17 financial year, in accordance with Council policy Council is required to consider whether to approve Cr Fisher’s attendance at the "2016 Power to the People" conference.

BACKGROUND

Cr Fisher has submitted an application (refer ATTACHMENT 17) to attend the “2016 Power to the People” conference to be held in Melbourne 13 - 15 September 2016, in accordance with Council Policy OR-01 "Attendance by Elected Members at Conferences".

Cr Fisher has attended the following conferences and training courses in the financial year (2016/17) to date:

• 4 July 2016 – Meeting Procedures and Debating (Short Course) • 29 July 2016 – Understanding Strategic Policy in Local Government (Short Course) • 5 August 2016 – CEO Performance Appraisals (Short Course) • 8-10 August 2016 – WA Tourism Conference

It is noted Cr Perks has advised he also wishes to attend the same conference; however, his request can be administered by the CEO in accordance with the Council policy.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Council Policy – OR-01: “Attendance by elected members at conferences” refers.

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For the purpose of the policy, the term “conference” includes conferences, seminars, workshops, training and study tours where relevant to the role of elected member. From a strictly technical view, this interpretation means a councillor can only attend one workshop per year before having to request Council consideration of any future workshops, seminars or conferences etc. In practice, attendance at seminars, workshops and short courses have not been included when considering a conference attendance, provided that the aggregated costs of training do not exceed $4 000. This clarification will be addressed in a review of the policy.

The policy establishes standards for the attendance of elected members at both intrastate and interstate conferences and the reimbursement of expenses incurred during those attendances. It provides for elected members to attend the annual Western Australian Local Government Convention and one conference per year of relevance to local government at no greater cost than $4 000 (inclusive of registration, travel and accommodation and incidental costs as applicable).

If an elected member wishes to attend a conference in addition to the above or which exceeds a total cost of $4 000, then a request is to be placed before Council for consideration in accordance with the following criteria:

• Whether the proposal relates to an objective identified within the current or future strategic direction of Council; • The current relevance of the proposal to the Shire; • Historic or expected attendance; • The relationship of the proposal to the outcomes to be delivered and how these relate to the elected member’s role as a Presiding Member, committee member or elected member; • Equity of opportunity and the remaining period of office of the elected member concerned including recognition of the number of opportunities previously provided to that elected member; • Whether there are more cost effective options to acquire the relevant knowledge and information; • Whether it is appropriate that more than one elected member attends; and • The total cost of travel, accommodation, registration, meals and other expenses and the potential impact of these on the Shire’s budget allocation including the future impact on either conference attendance by other elected members during the current financial year.

For elected members to be able to seek payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred in the attendance at conferences that do not comply with Council Policy OR-01, formal approval of Council is required. Within three months from the conclusion of an approved interstate conference, the elected member shall provide a written report or presentation (including copies of conference papers) of the conference for the information of other elected members and for Shire records. Where appropriate this requirement shall also apply to intrastate conferences. The report or presentation is to contain relevant observations and the identification of significant outcomes gained from the conference that would be of

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The 2016/17 Annual Budget provides an amount of $48 000 for Councillor training. This is calculated on the basis of $4 000 per councillor.

The Council Policy OR-01 "Attendance by Elected Members at Conferences” provides for a councillor to attend one conference per year “at no greater cost than $4 000”.

To date this financial year, the costs incurred for Cr Fisher to attend the conferences and training courses outlined above (under ‘Background’) amount to $2 060.

The estimated total cost of Cr Fisher’s attendance at the proposed conference is $1 933. This is broken down as follows:

• Airfares - $558 (as at 9 August) • Accommodation - $531 (3 nights) • Conference registration fee - $594 • Associated costs (eg taxi fares and incidentals such as meals) – $250

These costs are based on the Council policy, which specifies economy class air travel and accommodation at the conference venue where available.

The combined cost of the training undertaken to date in addition to the estimated cost of attendance at the proposed conference is $3 993.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

Governance • Sustain and enhance organisational knowledge, capability and leadership; • Facilitate internal and external partnerships; and • Promote innovation, learning and development.

RISK IMPLICATIONS

As Cr Fisher has already attended a conference this financial year there is a reputational risk to approve payment for Cr Fisher to attend a second conference.

However, this risk is assessed as minor. A written report or presentation (including copies of conference papers) from the conference will be provided for the information of other elected members and for Shire records to reflect the

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EXTERNAL CONSULTATION

Nil

COMMENT

Cr Fisher has indicated that the conference would be beneficial for the following reasons:

• The conference has relevance to an objective within the current or future strategic direction of Council: the focus of the MAV conference is about communities activating themselves; • The conference has current relevance to Shire of Mundaring community engagement and can provide the following benefits to the Shire: o More effective use of resources; o Increased number and quality of community partnerships; and o Development of effective working relationships with local leaders and community and business groups; • Cr Fisher’s role as elected member and committee member; • Equity of opportunity; and • Cost-benefit for Shire of Mundaring.

In order to approve Cr Fisher’s request, upon consideration of the information provided in this report Council would need to form the view that her attendance would be of benefit to the Shire.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple majority

COUNCIL DECISION C13.08.16 RECOMMENDATION

Moved by: Cr Perks Seconded by: Cr Bertola

That Council approves Cr Fisher’s request to attend the "2016 Power to the People" Conference in Melbourne to be held 13 - 15 September 2016.

CARRIED 11/0

For: Cr Lavell, Cr Bertola, Cr Martin, Cr Clark, Cr Fisher, Cr Brennan, Cr Perks, Cr Fox, Cr Cook, Cr Jeans, Cr Cuccaro.

Against: Nil

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Attachment 17

Report 12.2

7 pages

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13 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

Nil

14 CLOSING PROCEDURES

14.1 Date, Time and Place of the Next Meeting

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber.

14.2 Closure of the Meeting

The Presiding Person declared the meeting closed at 9.24pm.

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