Local Planning Strategy

Shire of Upper Gascoyne

Endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission

28 February 2018

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This is a copy of the Local Planning Strategy at the date of endorsement produced from an electronic version of the Strategy held by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. Whilst all care has been taken to accurately portray the current Strategy provisions, no responsibility shall be taken for any omissions or errors in this documentation.

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SHIRE OF UPPER GASCOYNE LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY

January 2018

Prepared for the Shire of Upper Gascoyne by GHD Pty Ltd

The Shire of Upper Gascoyne (Shire) is located within the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia. The Shire covers a significant portion of the region, however contains the lowest population of the four local governments within the region.

This strategy represents the first local planning strategy for the Shire and will be used to guide the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 1. This Strategy divides the Shire into two key areas - The Rangelands and the Gascoyne Junction Townsite. The Rangelands area is predominantly made up of pastoral lease areas. The Gascoyne Junction Townsite is the Shire’s administrative centre.

The focus for the Rangelands area is to enable the continuation of pastoral activities whilst providing an opportunity for diversification. Tourism has been recognised as a key opportunity for the Rangelands particularly with the presence of the Mount Augustus and Kennedy Range National Parks.

The Gascoyne Junction Townsite will continue to provide administrative support to the Shire. Expansion of the townsite will be limited by availability of services and potential flood risks however further investigation may alleviate some of these limitations.

The strategy recommends that the local planning scheme provide flexibility to enable the Shire to consider applications that will support the development and growth of the Shire. It is also the intention that the scheme not add onerous requirements that will hinder development. Given a large portion of the Shire is impacted by pastoral leases, the strategy and scheme will need consider how the planning framework fits in with these processes.

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+ + + + + + + + REFERENCES PART 2.0 PART 1.0 APPENDICES TABLE OFCONTENTS

1 3 A 6 5 4 3 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ANDANALYSIS 4 2 1 THE STRATEGY

I 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 2.2 2.1 4.3 4.2 4.1 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 G Review A L L S S S 2.2 2.1 V P ntroduction ocal Profile ocal Planning Context tate andRegional Planning Context trategies andActions trategic Plan urpose ision andObjectives nalysis of KeyIssues ascoyne Junction Townsite ExpansionOptions

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy PART ONE THE STRATEGY

Gascoyne Junction

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4 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations Regulations Schemes) Planning (Local Development Development Act 2005 2005 Act Development planning schemesofalllocalgovernment areas. deemed provisions that automatically applyto thelocal schemes. 2oftheRegulations provide Schedule asetof provide astandardised framework for localplanning 1oftheRegulations.Schedule The modelprovisions in accordance withthemodelprovisions provided at based ontheStrategy andwillbedoneprepared The development ofthelocalplanningschemewillbe inFiguredepicted 1. rules. This Strategy appliesto the Shire asawhole other beingthelocalplanningscheme, whichsetsthe the Strategy whichsetsthevisionfor theShire andthe the two components whichwillresolve thisvoid, being framework inplace. This document represents oneof Since itsformation, theShire hasnothadany planning scheme to provide additionalguidance. Local planningpoliciescanbeprepared pursuant to the Strategy andprovides therulesto achieve thevision. strategic documentation. The schemeisinformed by State policies, theregional planningframework andlocal The Strategy isprepared withconsideration ofexisting background information, painting ofthearea. apicture achieved through Part theframework. Two provides the setting outtheobjectives, strategies to be andactions the overall visionfor thelocalgovernment area, The Strategy Part One provides is made up of two parts. land inthelocalplanningscheme. provides the rationale for the zoning of and reservation and development withinthelocalgovernment area and The Strategy canbeusedasaguidefor future planning for alocalgovernment area. Regulations whichsetsoutthelongterm strategic vision prepare alocalplanningstrategy inaccordance withthe to thelocal planningscheme, localgovernments are to the rulesfor planningwithinthearea. As aprecursor planning schemeinaccordance withthe All localgovernments are required to maintain alocal 1. 2015 (theRegulations). The localplanningschemesets PURPOSE (the Act) andthe (the Act) Planning and and Planning Planning and and Planning Windmill, Gascoyne Junction January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy INDIAN OCEAN

WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY, SHIRE OF

DERBY-WEST KIMBERLEY, SHIRE OF

BROOME, SHIRE OF

HALLS CREEK, SHIRE OF

KARRATHA, CITY OF PORT HEDLAND, TOWN OF EAST PILBARA, SHIRE OF EXMOUTH, ASHBURTON, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF

CARNARVON, SHIRE OF UPPER GASCOYNE, SHIRE OF WILUNA, NGAANYATJARRAKU, MEEKATHARRA, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF SHIRE OF

SHARK BAY,

SHIRE OF MURCHISON, SHIRE OF CUE, NORTHAMPTON, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF LAVERTON, GREATER LEONORA, SHIRE OF GERALDTON, MOUNT YALGOO, SHIRE OF CITY OF MAGNET, SANDSTONE, GREATER SHIRE OF SHIRE OF SHIRE OF GERALDTON, CITY OF MORAWA, SHIRE OF IRWIN, MENZIES, SHIRE OF PERENJORI, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF MOUNT COOROW, DALWALLINU, MARSHALL, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF SHIRE OF INDIAN OCEAN

KALGOORLIE-BOULDER, CITY OF COOLGARDIE, YILGARN, SHIRE OF SHIRE OF DUNDAS, SHIRE OF

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6 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January increase intheShire’s population. designate landfor housingto accommodate an To facilitate sustainablepopulation growth and Housing and Population categories: The have objectives beenseparated into distinct economic benefitsof growth anddevelopment. that considers theenvironmental, social, cultural and to inasustainablemanner develop andfunction theShireThe oftheStrategy objectives will support 2.2 and growth sustainable for place a be will Shire The remoteness that isvalued by thecommunity. growth withoutcompromising of theuniquecharacter the localcommunity. incorporates It thedesire for developed through consultation withtheShire and The visionfor thefuture oftheShire hasbeen 2.1 2. development. The community will prosper through through prosper will community The development. a sturdy economy, diversifying around its ancestry in in ancestry its around diversifying economy, sturdy a pastoralism and tourism. The unique environmental environmental unique The tourism. and pastoralism landscapes and amenities will be protected and will will and protected be will amenities and landscapes thrive through the strong environmental values of the the of values environmental strong the through thrive community. The tranquil atmosphere draws visitors to to visitors draws atmosphere tranquil The community. the region and the relaxed lifestyle will make people people make will lifestyle relaxed the and region the want to stay. stay. to want • • • • • • •

Land Uses Infrastructure Traffic and transport Cultural environment Physical environment Economy andemployment Population andhousing Objectives Vision VISION ANDOBJECTIVES significance. recognises andprotects areas ofcultural heritage To ensure that future planningwithintheShire change. To prepare for andrespond ofclimate to theimpacts Shire. To identify andprotect local faunaandflora inthe Environment generate intheShire. employment opportunities To facilitate economic growth anddiversity to tourism, miningandhorticulture. whilst enablinggrowth suchas innewindustries To facilitate thecontinuation ofthepastoral industry Employment and Economy major economic industries. throughout theShire to facilitate growth andprotect To designate landfor appropriate landuses Uses Land to growth andtourism withintheShire. To improve telecommunications facilitiesto respond within theShire to facilitate sustainablegrowth. To provide efficient and affordableservices access to Infrastructure andtourism. Royal Flying Services air to support Doctor To ensure efficient and effective access totheShire by for theShireconnectivity residents andvisitors. growth anddevelopment oftheShire andimprove safe To access routes identify priority that facilitate the Transport and Traffic Cultural January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Gascoyne River

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8 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January the localplanningscheme. regard, pastoral landisproposed to be zoned ‘Rural’ in support for the Shire, rural services and housing for the the for housing and services rural Shire, the for support provisions ofthe be determined by theterms oftheleaseand pastoral leasearrangement, theuseof thelandwill of landwithintheShireAs isunder themajority ‘Environmental Conservation’. inthelocal planningschemeforshould bereserved Biodiversity, andAttractions. Conservation This land of managed for by theDepartment conservation 670,000ha offormal pastoral leaselandnow additionto theNationalIn Parks, there isapproximately Parks. Augustus andMount Nationaland theKennedyRange community the oftheBurringurrah reflecting extent land usecategories are ‘Settlement’ and ‘National Park’., StrategyRangelands Plan (Figure 2). The othertwo ofthe distribution ‘Pastoral’ onthe landusecategory for pastoral uses, whichhasinformed thespatial Approximately 80percent ofthe Shire isleased such assettlements, roads andnatural areas. being pastoralism andtourism, aswell askeyassets area. The planshows thekeyeconomic drivers, those Figure thestrategic 2depicts planfor theRangelands 3.1 3.1and3.2. section uses that makeupthebroad categories are setoutat illustrate bothexisting andfuture landuses. The land 3). Broad landusecategories are usedontheplansto how theShire isproposed to develop (figures 2and The Strategic Plans provide avisualrepresentation of - Rangelands Gascoyne Junction Townsite - are:precincts Townsite andRangelands. The ofthese purpose the Shire. The planningareas are Gascoyne Junction areas, to theplanningintention reflect ofareas in The Shire hasbeendividedinto two keyplanning 3. local population. population. local functions of the Shire as well as support cultural cultural support as well as Shire the of functions heritage and remote settlements. settlements. remote and heritage

Rangelands Rangelands To support the pastoral and tourism tourism and pastoral the support To STRATEGIC PLAN Land Administration Act 1997. Act Administration Land To provide administrative administrative provide To In this In Burringurrah settlement inthelocalplanningscheme.Burringurrah A ‘Settlement’ zone shouldbeappliedto the and provides for development withinthesettlement. with Layout Plan isprepared andendorsedinaccordance to beinaccordance withanendorsedLayout Plan. A are community Land useswithintheBurringurrah Conservation’ shouldbeapplied. reserve these areas. The application ofan ‘Environmental andAttraction’sConservation goalofconserving ofBiodiversity theDepartment scheme willsupport andAttractions.Conservation The strategy and ofBiodiversity,which are managedby theDepartment Augustus, andMount - theKennedyRange bothof There are two majorNational Parks withintheShire of thisstrategy. townsite, whichare ingreater described detailinPart 2 from consultation ofthree landuseplanoptionsfor the provided inFigure 3. This landuseplanhasresulted As aresult amore detailedstrategic landusemapis facilitieshavecommunity already beenestablished. be accommodated where inGascoyne Junction townsite. Future population growth islikely to TownsiteJunction ascoyne in theShire willoccur withintheGascoyne Junction the wholeShire, itislikelythat thegreatest changes While thestrategy andschemewillapplythroughout 3.2 January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Gascoyne Junction Race Course Race Gascoyne Junction

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy townsite should be in accordance with the Residential The Gascoyne Junction Townsite Strategic Plan depicts Design Codes. Based on the existing lot sizes of broad land use categories, reflecting both existing and approximately 1000m2 and above, a coding of R12.5 is proposed land uses and including areas for potential in keeping with the character of Gascoyne Junction. townsite expansion. There are existing vacant lots within Gascoyne The land use categories incorporate a number of different Junction along Hatch and Cream Streets. This existing uses. The ‘Business’ category includes areas strategy recommends that these lots be developed proposed to be included in the ‘Rural Townsite’ zone in for future residential development within the town the scheme, as well as ‘Public Purpose’ reserves for the prior to further land being released for residential Gascoyne Junction airstrip and a rubbish tip site. The development. Should there be a demand for allocation of the ‘Business (medium term)’ and ‘Business additional residential lots within the town, expansion (long term)’ categories on Figure 3 - Gascoyne Junction should be concentrated on Pimbee Road and Viveash Townsite Strategy Plan identify a staged approach to Way, north of Scott Street, subject to land suitability facilitating potential future growth of non-residential assessments being undertaken to ensure there are land use and development. sufficient services available to support growth and that the flood risk areas has been accurately determined. The ‘Residential’, ‘Residential (medium term)’ , ‘Residential (long term)’ and ‘Rural/Residential’ Future non-residential expansion is proposed to be categories include existing residential uses and land located along Pimbee Road and Viveash Way, south of proposed to be zoned ‘Rural Townsite’, ‘Rural’ and ‘Rural Scott Street, subject to a land suitability assessment Enterprise’ zone. The extent of the medium and long being undertaken to ensure there are sufficient term expansion areas identify a staged approach to services available to support future growth. Accurate facilitating future residential growth. flood risk mapping should also be undertaken prior to releasing land for development. There are limitations to growth within Gascoyne Junction, including utility service provision and flood Should there be demand for future residential or risk. Further detailed site investigation is required prior commercial land within Gascoyne Junction, a scheme to development in the expansion areas. amendment can be undertaken to rezone the lots from ‘Rural Townsite’ as required. A significant area of the Gascoyne Townsite is included within within a ‘Potential Flood Risk Area’ on Figure 3. To minimise land use conflicts, a separate light industry Definitive floodplain mapping has not been undertaken zone should be included to accommodate those for Gascoyne Junction. Specific recommendations to uses in the southern part of town. Future expansion address flood risk are included in section 3.3.4 of Part 1 of industrial uses can be considered in the southern and section 4.3.7 of Part 2 of the Strategy. portion of the town, subject to a site suitability assessment and subject to the industrial uses not An ‘Approximate Waste Disposal Setback Area’ has encroaching on the Woodgamia community. also been included on Figure 3, surrounding the existing rubbish tip site. The tip may impact on future Whilst the properties on the northern side of the development of sensitive uses within the approximate Gascoyne River have a predominantly residential 500m setback area. use, other functions are occurring on site, including business and storage. The ‘Rural Enterprise’ zone will Proposed Zones and Classifications for the Scheme provide for lots between 1- 4 ha that can accommodate both residential and rural business/industrial uses. A land use zoning of ‘Rural Townsite’ is appropriate Setback and frontage requirements for residential for the majority of the Gascoyne Junction townsite development within the ‘Rural Enterprise’ zone will be given its current size and range of land uses. The ‘Rural in accordance with the requirements for the R2 coding. Townsite’ zoning will encompass a range of residential and non-residential uses. Reserves will be applied in the scheme in the Gascoyne Junction townsite for public purpose uses, public open Residential subdivision and development within the space and local roads.

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12 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January framework. orderly and proper planningandthebroader planning are justified andare satisfactorily consistent with or varied to meetlocalcontext, provided the variations these elements. iftheShire framework, wishto manage planning policy case basisoralternatively managed through thelocal fencing, shouldbeconsidered by Council onacaseby elements, setbacks, parking, landscapingrequirements, General development requirements suchasdesign 3.3.3 R Codes. should beinaccordance withtheR2provisions ofthe Residential development inthe ‘Rural Enterprise’ zone provisions. any variations to theRCodes orany supplementary residential lotsizes. The strategy doesnotrecommend the RCodes. This coding isappropriate given current zone is to be in accordance with the R12.5 provisions of All residential development within the ‘Rural Townsite’ 3.3.2 approval issought. pastoral lease, thenitisappropriate that development development and/oruseisnotinaccordance withthe pastoralist to seekadiversification orthe permit, Where development is proposed that requires the not berequired. visible from thepublicroad, planningapproval should the pastoral lease, andthat thedevelopment isnot Where inaccordance works are beingundertaken with of the ShireA vast is affected majority by pastoral leases. Lease Areas 3.3.1 odel Provisions The modelprovisions setoutinthe Considerations 3.3 Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations Regulations Schemes) Planning (Local Development 2015

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Planning and and Planning area bereferred to the Water Corporation for comment. development applications withinthespecialcontrol of the Water Corporation.isrecommended It that a 60mradius ofthesite andisbasedontheadvice the wastewater treatment planappliesto landwithin The buffer cholorine special control area surrounding Water andEnvironmental Regulation. also include a referral requirement of to theDepartment is recommended that thespecialcontrol area provisions water ofproposed reserve. 1drinking It Priority portion 2 Public Drinking Water Source Protection Areas anda is basedontheexisting gazetted 1andPriority Priority waterThe protection area drinking specialcontrol area Environmental Regulation. of applications to theDepartment Water and include a requirement for referral of development is recommended that thespecialcontrol area provisions for townsite theGascoyne Junction undertaken andit 2010. Definitive floodplainmappinghasnotbeen recorded amajorfloodevent during December in Therisk area flood isbasedonthehigh water marks treatment plant. area buffer and the chlorine associated with the water potentialrisk areas, flood water protection thedrinking will require additionalplanningcontrol. These are the townsiteGascoyne Junction there are three areas which planning control matters. the to In manageparticular Special control areas provide anadditionallevel of 3.3.4 out inthe eemed Provisions There is noscope to amend thedeemedprovisions set Considerations 3.4 some types of developmentsome types may beexempt from additional planningcontrols over pastoral leaseareas, As it is not the intention of the scheme to create 3.4.1 DevelopmentApproval Exemptions the modelprovisions and through othermechanisms. to supplement thedeemedprovisionsopportunities in local government areas. this, Notwithstanding there are Scheme) Regulations 2015 Regulations Scheme) January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy the requirement for development approval under Part 8 of the deemed provisions. In addition to the exemptions already afforded under clause 61 of the deemed provisions, the following may be appropriate for inclusion in the scheme via supplemental provisions:

• Development associated with a permitted use in the ‘Rural’ zone that is in accordance with a pastoral lease; • Development or extension of a single house if a single house is a permitted use in a zone; • Development of outbuildings, fencing and external fixtures such as carports and/or swimming pools if a single house is a permitted use in a zone; • Certain signage; and • Urgent works as required for public safety that falls outside the definition of a ‘public work’ or for the safety or security of plant or equipment or for the maintenance of essential services.

3.4.2 Notification of Planning Matters

A number of policy and planning proposals require advertising/notification to neighbours and the community. These procedures include:

• Making, amending or revoking a local planing policy; • Designating a heritage area; • Advertising structure plans; • Advertising activity centre plans; • Advertising local development plans; and • Advertising applications.

The deemed provisions require notices to be published in a newspaper circulating in the locality. The Shire does not have a local newspaper that circulates solely in the locality. The most relevant local newspaper is the ‘Northern Guardian’ which circulates through the Gascoyne Region. It is recommended that the Shire also supplement notices in the local paper with:

• Letters /emails to affected landowners; • Notices on the Shire’s website; and • Notices in the Community Resource Centre.

This can be managed by developing a planning consultation policy or local procedures for planning consultation.

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14 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 4. which donotrelate to directly theplanningframework. andotheractions actions planning scheme, priority have beenbroken upinto thosethat relate to thelocal 2. ofSection the objectives The strategies andactions and more general strategies to achieve andactions oftheStrategy This section actions presents priority social economic andcultural prosperity. sustainable growth isthekeyto ensure environmental, to continue oftheregion; theviability however fora majorattraction thearea. Growth isrequired for growth, however theuniquelandscapescreate The Shire’s isolation presents anumberofchallenges Jimba Jimba Station with Kennedy Range inthedistanceJimba Station withKennedy Range STRATEGIES ANDACTIONS strategies to andtheassociated address action these. The following eachoftheseand pagesdescribes • • • • • • • The keystrategy areas are: cheme Actions can beaddressed through thelocalplanningstrategy. The Strategy identifies anumberofstrategies which 4.1

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.1.1 Population and Housing

The Shire has a small population base and although it is relatively stable, it has an aging demographic. Limited access to diverse employment reduces the desire to remain in or relocate to the region. These limited employment opportunities make it challenging to retain and attract youth and young families.

Already constructed housing is limited, however there are existing undeveloped lots in the townsite on Hatch and Cream Streets. These lots should be developed in the first instance.

The strategic plan for the Gascoyne Junction townsite identifies land for investigation for future urban expansion. Once these investigations are carried out (considering service capacity and land capability) scheme amendments can be progressed.

Local schools are established in both Gascoyne Junction and Burringurrah. In order to maintain an adequate service, the population must be sustainable.

Gascoyne Junction housing

Strategy Action Relevant Area Identify mechanisms to generate Ensure flexibility in the scheme to enable new Whole of Shire employment opportunities . investment opportunities.

Identify land within the town Apply zonings that enable residential development on Gascoyne appropriate for residential already created lots. Junction Townsite expansion. Consider future scheme amendments where the appropriate investigations have been undertaken. Bushfire risk assessment and mitigation will be required where development intensification or rezoning is considered in bushfire prone areas.

To enhance the public health of Consider land use impacts arising from environmental Whole of Shire the local community health requirements when considering planning applications.

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16 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January more resilient to change. theShire andensuring is employment opportunities diversity inthelocaleconomy, generating more explored intheregion. These could industries facilitate ventures andhorticulture areMining currently being not beingcaptured. employment growth intheShire, where thisiscurrently andsupport development ofthetourist industry There to facilitate are further opportunities andclimaticmarkets changes. the Shire vulnerable to changesintheagricultural however, makes beingreliant onasinglemainindustry of theShire. shouldbemaintained, This industry numerous pastoral stations across thevast landscapes isthe majoreconomic driver,The pastoral industry with 4.1.2 of employment opportunities. Enable theconsideration ofarange ongoingpastoral activities Support Strategy

Economy andEmployment consideration ofarange ofland uses. inthelocalplanningscheme Enable flexibility to allow pastoral activities. Apply appropriate zonings to encourage ongoing Action

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.1.3 Physical Environment

The Shire has extensive natural landscapes with few built up areas. The region is characterised by mulga woodlands with spinifex occurring on shallow stony loams. There are protected flora and fauna species throughout the Shire which will need to be considered where major changes are proposed to natural landscapes.

Climate change will play a significant role in the Shire and have potentially detrimental impacts on the pastoral industry, as well impacting on water sources.

The Shire also has opportunities to investigate new alternative energy and water sources. Such opportunity may assist the region prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Gascoyne River

Strategy Action Relevant Area Identify opportunities to minimise Implement planning controls in Gascoyne Junction that Gascoyne the impacts of flooding on the manage development in flood prone areas. Junction Townsite Gascoyne Junction townsite. Identify mechanisms to ensure the Apply appropriate zones and/or reserves to protect Rangelands protection of flora and fauna. known areas of environmental conservation. Identify the extent of the drinking Implement planning controls in Gascoyne Junction that Gascoyne water source to determine the manage development in drinking water source areas. Junction Townsite area to be protected.

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18 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January the which willneedto beconsidered in accordance with Native Title claimsare evident throughout theShire, places.heritage lodged sitesHeritage andanadditional152known addition there are registered 152known Aboriginal having significance heritage withintheShire.In There andlocations are identified as 20properties understanding oftheShire’s beginnings. forpreserved future generations to enjoy anhistorical The whichshouldbe region incultural isrich history 4.1.4 require protection. heritage intheShireIdentify that properties Strategy Native Titles Act 1999 Act Titles Native

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.1.5 Traffic and Transport

One of the Shire’s major asset is its extensive road network. These roads are vital to support the pastoral industry as well as the tourist industry. Identification of major routes and upgrades will facilitate improvements in these industries.

Access to the Shire via air is also important for emergency response and providing alternative access for tourists.

Gascoyne Junction airstrip

Strategy Action Relevant Area Identify key access routes to be Apply road reservations under local planning Rangelands and upgraded to facilitate efficient scheme where appropriate. Gascoyne Junction movement through the Shire. Townsite Ensure well maintained airstrips Apply a public purpose reserve over the airstrip in Gascoyne Junction throughout the Shire to enable the Gascoyne Junction Townsite. Townsite use by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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20 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January outlined in section 4.3.5. outlined insection expansion. Specific Strategies are and further Actions solutions may berequired townsite to support islimited. Investigationelectricity ofalternative The utilitiessuchaswater provision and ofservice services. in order to access and medical some community Shire islimited. Travel outsideoftheShire isnecessary The provision facilitiesinthe ofpermanent community 4.1.6 services. services. Protect landidentified for essential Strategy

Utility ServicesandCommunityFacilities infrastructure. suchasoffices, water andelectricity schoolandservices identified facilities,for community suchastheShire Apply Public Purposes asappropriate reserves over land Action January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Community pavilion, Gascoyne Junction

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.1.7 Land Use

In developing a new planning framework, it is important not to introduce overly onerous requirements on the Shire. The Shire does not have the current resources to manage and enforce a complex local planning scheme. There is a risk that by introducing provisions and procedures that are complex or seen as cumbersome, that it may encourage unauthorised works. This is not the intention of the scheme, therefore this strategy proposes a simplistic approach to the scheme and should only impose specific development provisions where considered necessary.

The scheme should also remain flexible to allow for diversification of land uses and enable the Shire to be open to new investment opportunities. For this reason, the strategy recommends that the scheme allow for a range of appropriate land uses.

Inggarda Yarning Spot and picnic area

Strategy Action Relevant Area Minimise onerous planning Only include scheme provisions where required. Rangelands and provisions within the scheme. Allow flexibility in the scheme to reduce complexity Gascoyne Junction of the scheme. Townsite Maintain flexibility in the scheme. Apply only a few scheme zones from the model Rangelands and scheme text that allow consideration of a range of Gascoyne Junction uses. Zones include: Townsite

• Rural • Rural Townsite • Rural Enterprise • Light Industry • Settlement Protect land for essential services Apply reserves from the model scheme text where Rangelands and and land uses that support the appropriate, including: Gascoyne Junction local community. • Public open space Townsite • Environmental conservation • Public purpose • Local road

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22 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January consultation andreview ofexisting literature. outlinedthat haveactions beenidentified through following pageswithmore specificstrategy and inthe isdescribed actions Each ofthethree priority mechanism to initiate thesestrategies andactions. provisions, itwillnotnecessarily provide the through zoningsof theactions anddevelopment planning framework some may beableto support and management ofplanningframework. Whilst the areThese considered actions to beoutsidethecontrol continued growth anddevelopment oftheShire. to facilitating willbeimportant actions These priority • • • are: Actions riority to achieve actions theStrategypriority objectives. They The andCouncil community have identified three 4.2

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.2.1 Tourism

There is an opportunity for the Shire to further develop strategies are not always the responsibilty of the Shire. the existing tourism industry. The Shire also offers a A list of tourism strategies and actions are outlined unique outback experience that draws tourists to the below, including the relevant responsibilty authority/ region. personnel.

Mount Augustus and the Kennedy Range are the The Shire should continue to work with the Gascoyne Shire’s major tourist attractions, with each national park Development Commission, Tourism WA and the receiving approximately 6,000 visitors annually. There Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and is an opportunity to capitalise on these attractions and Attractions to investigate and promote tourism facilitate the growth of the Shire’s tourist industry. opportunities in the Shire.

Tourism for the Shire is also highlighted in the Investigations have begun into the ‘Mount Augustus Gascoyne Tourism Strategy (Gascoyne Development Base Camp’ however there is currently no proponent Commission, 2014), further demonstrating the or co-investor. As outlined in the Gascoyne Tourism opportunities to grow this industry. Strategy, the business case should be further reviewed by the Gascoyne Tourism Board and if supported, the Tourism opportunities should be supported by State Government should be encouraged to fund its Shire, however the responsibilty to action tourism progress.

Strategy Action Relevant Area Responsibility Support tourist activities Improve and maintain tourist facilities at key Rangelands Department in the Shire. locations such as the Kennedy Range and of Biodiversity, Mount Augustus National Parks. Conservation and Attractions Investigate improving road network to improve access to tourist locations. State Government or private proponent (Mount Augustus) Promote tourism within Develop a tourist brochure detailing the major Rangelands Shire of Upper the Shire. features and destinations in the Shire - ‘Where and Gascoyne Gascoyne to go’, ‘ What to see’, ‘How to get there’, ‘Where Junction to stay’ etc. Townsite

Support Indigenous Investigate opportunities for Indigenous Rangelands State Government tourism industry at tourism at Mount Augustus as part of any and/or private Mount Augustus. development at the ‘Mount Augustus Base proponent Camp’. Support small tourism Investigate small tourism operations in Gascoyne Private proponent ventures. Gascoyne Junction such as Kayaking on the Junction River, astronomy tours, dirt bike riding tracks. Townsite Promote station stays Investigate mechanisms to develop and Rangelands Private proponent within the Shire. promote station stays in the Shire. and Gascoyne and Department Junction of Planning, Lands Townsite and Heritage (for approval)

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24 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 4.2.2 options for improving theroad network. to investigateThere may beopportunity funding network. The road intheShire network isextensive. forthe responsible authority maintaining theroad Roads ofMain jurisdiction WA, therefore theShire is None oftheroads withintheShire are underthe Figure 4withtheapproximate road distances. oftheseroutes Some are to shown thenorth. in Karijini to theeastand Kalgoorlie Tom Price, and Karratha toup to Meekatharra, major connections Wiluna the growth and opentheShire ofthetourist industry routesThe would sealingofmajortransport facilitate Gascoyne Junction. and between Carnarvon Road of Carnarvon-Mullewa oftheroads aremajority unsealed, withtheexception vital linksfor residents, pastoralists andtourists. The areRoads assetintheShire acritical astheyprovide Augustus andKarijini. link between Mount Facilitate amore direct network. road thepriority Seal Strategy

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Figure 4: Key Tourist Links throughout the Shire of Upper Gascoyne

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26 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 4.2.3 enable access to theKennedyRange. sideoftheriver butwill of theresidents onthenorth Addressing thisissuewillnotonlyimprove thesafety times offlood. river to beisolated from themaintownsite during sideofthe onthenorthern causing theproperties accessand restricts across theexisting river crossing floodperiods,During the water levelriver ofthe rises Gascoyne Junction. side oftheriver from andto theKennedyRange townsite to rural residential onthenorth properties whichprovidesJunction access from themain the Shire. There isanexisting crossing at Gascoyne The Gascoyne River isthemainwater way through over theGascoyne River. Facilitate safe crossing Strategy Existing Gascoyne Rivercrossing

Bridging theriver crossing. Further review thebusinesscasefor river Gascoyne River. Investigate optionsfor crossings over the Action Government for consideration. The Shire hasprovided afundingproposal to theState investigation.require further feasibility oftheseoptionsare andwould unknown to provide safe movement over thearea. The cost or include developing orobtainingahelicopter anairstrip optionsthat could beinvestigatedand south.Other be investigated to enableaccess between thenorth Options to ‘bridge’ thedividecreated by river should January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Townsite Junction Gascoyne Relevant Area

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.3 Other Strategies and Actions

In addition to those strategies and actions that are managed under the scheme or considered to be priorities for the Shire, the following strategies and actions have been identified. These strategies and actions are not matters which can be managed under the scheme but will assist with the Shire’s growth and development.

Gascoyne Junction town centre 4.3.1 Housing and population

Strategy Action Relevant Area Responsibility Identify mechanisms to Consider opportunities for alternative Rangelands Shire of Upper generate employment investment in the Shire where appropriate. and Gascoyne Gascoyne and/or opportunities to Junction private proponents increase the permanent Townsite population.

4.3.2 Economy and Employment

Strategy Action Relevant Area Responsibility Enable pastoralists to Investigate diversification permits where Rangelands Leaseholders respond to change and appropriate. and Gascoyne diversify their land. Junction Townsite Support the development Investigate small and large tourism Rangelands Shire of Upper of the tourism industry. opportunities for the Shire. and Gascoyne Gascoyne, Junction Gascoyne Townsite Development Commission, Tourism WA and/or private proponents. Support the tourism Investigate opportunities to upgrade the road Rangelands Shire of Upper industry through network and improve telecommunications and Gascoyne Gascoyne improvements to the network. Junction road network and Townsite Telstra telecommunications facilities. Identify opportunities Liaise with relevant Government Departments Rangelands Shire of Upper for the Shire to capitalise to investigate mining opportunities in the Shire Gascoyne and on the potential mining where appropriate. Department of industry presence to Mines, Industry capture and retain Regulation and positive economic Safety returns.

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28 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January raffic and Transport 4.3.4 4.3.3 Protect flora andfauna water sources. of energy andalternative access sustainableforms Identify mechanismsto Strategy Augustus viaaircraft. Enable access to Mount Service. the Royal Flying Doctor Shire to enableuseby throughoutairstrips the Ensure well maintained Shire. movement through the Improve access and Strategy Gascoyne Junction Race Course Race Gascoyne Junction

T Physical Envir onment Federal Government legislation. recommendationsImplement ofState and energy andwater sources. Attract investment to investigate alternative Action Camp’. development ofthe ‘Mount Augustus Base andrevisitReview business case for the Upgrade where airstrips required. Upgrade identified roads Action January 2018 |Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Gascoyne Junction tourist facility Gascoyne Junction Townsite Junction and Gascoyne Rangelands Townsite Junction and Gascoyne Rangelands Relevant Area Rangelands Townsite Junction and Gascoyne Rangelands Townsite Junction and Gascoyne Rangelands Relevant Area

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.3.5 Utility Services and Community Facilities

Strategy Action Relevant Area Responsibility Increase number of Investigate opportunities to increase Gascoyne Private proponents services available in employment to increase permanent Junction the Gascoyne Junction population. Townsite townsite. Ensure efficient responses Implement the Shire of Upper Gascoyne Rangelands Shire of Upper to emergency situations. emergency plans. and Gascoyne Gascoyne Junction Townsite Ensure adequate water Investigate water availability for the Gascoyne Gascoyne Shire of Upper supply in the Gascoyne Junction townsite. Junction Gascoyne Junction townsite. Townsite land owners and Undertake land capability studies. lease holders Ensure adequate energy Investigate mechanisms for alternative energy Gascoyne Horizon Power supply for the Gascoyne supply. Junction Junction townsite. Townsite land owners and lease holders Undertake land capability studies. Improve Investigate opportunities to improve Rangelands Telstra telecommunications in telecommunications coverage. and Gascoyne the Shire. Junction Townsite Ensure community Consider relocation of the public cemetery Rangelands Shire of Upper facilities are suitably to minimise flood risk and encroachment of and Gascoyne Gascoyne located. expansion areas. Junction Townsite

4.3.6 Land use

Strategy Action Relevant Area Responsibility Identify land for future Undertake land capability studies. Gascoyne Landowners townsite expansion. Junction Townsite

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 1. INTRODUCTION

As described in Part 1, all local governments are required The local planning scheme sets the rules for to maintain a local planning scheme in accordance with development in the local government area, however the Planning and Development Act 2005. further guidance can be provided through the local planning policy framework. The Strategy provides the strategic framework to guide the development of the scheme. The strategy is This relationship is illustrated in Figure 5. informed by a number of documents including State planning policies, strategy documents prepared by various government departments.

Figure 5: Planning Framework

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32 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 2. regional Western Australia by taking account of the the of account taking by Australia Western regional special assets and accommodating the individual individual the accommodating and assets special Environment: such aslocalplanningstrategies andschemesare: be appliedwhenpreparing alocalplanningframework within Western Australia. The five should keyprinciples setstheoverallThis policy framework for planning the economy, infrastructure and regional development. relateprinciples to theenvironment, the community, thatprinciples guidefuture planningdecisions. The The State Planning Framework Policy outlinesthekey resources should be considered in land use planning and examines how the environmentThis policy andnatural Environment – 2 No. Policy Planning State Regional Development: Infrastructure: Economy: Community: Planning State – 1 tate Planning Policies No. Policy Planning State 2.1 below. documents that influence the Strategy are outlined aligns with thebroader planningframework. The key isessential thatand plans. the planning vision It documents, includingstate planningpolicies, strategies must be given to existing state and regional planning theprocessIn ofpreparing aStrategy, consideration making provision for efficient and equitable transport transport equitable and efficient for provision making the creation of vibrant, safe and self reliant communities. reliant self and safe vibrant, of creation the requirements of each region each of requirements wealth, support the development of new industries industries new of development the support wealth, and cultural assets of the State and deliver to all West West all to deliver and State the of assets cultural and Natural Resources Policy (SPP 2) (SPP Policy Resources Natural Policy Framework and public utilities. public and and encourage economic activity in accordance with with accordance in activity economic encourage and Australians a high quality of life which is based on on based is which life of quality high a Australians sustainable development principles. development sustainable environmentally sustainable principles. sustainable environmentally

S To actively assist in the creation of regional regional of creation the in assist actively To To respond to social changes and facilitate facilitate and changes social to respond To To protect and enhance the key natural natural key the enhance and protect To PLANNING CONTEXT STATE ANDREGIONAL To facilitate strategic development by by development strategic facilitate To (SPP1) To assist the development of of development the assist To . economy. andconsideredgiven anasset inthelocal ahighpriority ensure that theenvironment andnatural resources are being builtup. Planning withintheShire willneedto landscapes,of the land with only a small proportion oftheShireThe vast iscovered majority by natural energy efficiency. aquaculture, landscape, greenhouse gas emissionsand State Planning Policy 2.5 – Land Use Planning in in Planning Use Land – 2.5 Policy Planning State and basicraw material resources, resources marine and agricultural landandrangelands, minerals, petroleum including airquality, soilandlandquality, biodiversity, and decision-making. coversThe policy keyareas residential development once a local planning scheme be thekeydocument usedwithintheShire to guide approach. or adeemed-to-comply The will R-Codes approval, eitherthrough adesign approach principles consultation. The provide R-Codes two options for approvals andtheminimumrequirements for They set a framework for development application residential development throughout Western Australia. The provide R-Codes theminimumstandards for Design Residential – 3.1 Policy Planning State of thesettlement’s future. population andhousing needs, providing anindication regional strategies that shouldaccount for changesto areas, it expresses the need for planning to align with and settlements inasustainablemanner. regional In and setstheframeworkThis to facilitate policy growth urban Growth Urban – 3 Policy Planning State the proposed localplanningscheme. are likelyto bepredominant useswithintheShire and and landidentified orproposed for rural living. These applies to landzoned for rural oragricultural purposes guidance onthelocation ofrural livingareas. The policy strategies andschemes. alsoprovidesThe policy agricultural landshouldbeindicated inlocalplanning appropriately plannedfor andlandidentified aspriority use ofrural land. The location ofrural landshouldbe providesThis guidance policy for theprotection and Rural Areas (SPP 2.5) (SPP Areas Rural Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) (SPP 3.1) (SPP (R-Codes) Australia Western of Codes 3) (SPP Settlements January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy has been adopted. time that a local planning scheme has been adopted. Development within bushfire prone area is subject to State Planning Policy 3.2 – Aboriginal Settlements additional controls to manage bushfire risk. (SPP 3.2) 2.2 Other State Policies The key objective of this policy is to provide a framework for planning Aboriginal settlements, including the Draft Government Sewerage Policy (2016) process of preparing a Layout Plan. The policy outlines the key characteristics of Aboriginal settlements and This policy has been drafted and is managed by the planning issues that exist. This state planning policy Department of Health. The policy aims to protect prescribes that where a Layout Plan has been endorsed public health and water resources. It provides options and the area is clearly defined, the land is to be zoned for subdivision control where reticulated sewerage is as ‘Settlement’ under the local planning scheme. One unlikely to be available in the immediate future, which recognised settlements (Burringurrah) exist within is particularly relevant in the Shire. the Shire which should be appropriately zoned with development to be in accordance with the approved Liveable Neighbourhoods layout plan. Liveable Neighbourhoods is a Western Australian State Planning Policy 3.5 – Historic Heritage Planning Commission operational policy that guides Conservation (SPP 3.5) the structure planning and subdivision of greenfield and large brownfield (urban infill) sites. Applying to Historic Heritage Conservation, SPP 3.5 sets out policy measures including identification and It emphasises the importance of thorough site and assessment, designation of heritage areas, differentiation context analysis in underpinning the design of well between heritage areas and urban character areas, defined, sustainable, self sufficient and healthy urban establishment of heritage lists, considerations for communities. development assessment, development control principles and considerations for planning schemes and strategies.

The Shire’s local planning scheme will include standard provisions for heritage places in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. The Shire does not currently have a local heritage register, therefore the local planning strategy will make recommendations in regards to appropriate heritage protection.

State Planning Policy 3.7 – Planning for Bushfire Risk Management (SPP 3.7)

This policy requires that land use planning considers the importance of bushfire risk management. SPP 3.7 includes associated guidelines.

The bushfire-prone area map, prepared by the Office of Bushfire Risk Management illustrates that the majority of the Shire is identified as bush fire prone areas. The policy will not come into effect for the Shire until such

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34 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January potential Gascoyne regional infrastructure projects. scope maydevelopmentprojects result for infurther 1. egional Planning Framework 2.3 • • • • the Shire are: infrastructure projects. The applicableto keyprojects The framework identifies somepotentialGascoyne in relation to schemesandstrategies. The framework isintended to guidelocalgovernments ‘diversity’, ‘liveability’, ‘connectedness’and ‘collaboration’. framework identifies four vision themes, these being; is to guide future planningandinfrastructure. The ofPlanning. Department The aimoftheframework This framework hasbeenprepared by theformer Infrastructure and Planning Regional Gascoyne Framework (2015) (2015) Framework

Outcomes ofproposed infrastructure planning New and upgraded facilities in Department Department in facilities upgraded and New rollout fibre optical – Network Broadband National Planning, Infrastructure Road Gascoyne Inland Gascoyne from seal – upgrade Road Ullawarra of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Attractions and Conservation Biodiversity, of Gascoyne to coverage wireless generation next and including: Kennedy the of entrance eastern the to Junction managed lands in the Gascoyne, including: Gascoyne, the in lands managed towns Park; National Range A. A. C. B.

R Kennedy Range National Park visitor facilities – – facilities visitor Park National Range Kennedy and Carnarvon between link and road upgrade; east-west an Crossing Mt River between Gascoyne route indicative an identifying including development of campgrounds, walk walk campgrounds, of development including Wiluna Paraburdoo; and Augustus trails and day use sites. use day and trails 1 tourism destination, a reliable global provider of quality quality of provider global reliable a destination, tourism imperatives by creating these astrategy andschemethat supports The Shire canassistto achievingtheRegion’s visions identified through thesepillars. by sixtransformational pillars. will be Specificprojects ‘Supply Chains.’ These four imperatives are supported ‘Population andResources Services’ Services and ‘Food Production’, ‘Tourism – Destination First Choice’, will helpachieve thevision. These four imperatives are the economy where investment andsociety prioritising Four imperatives were identified which areas of reflect region to 2050. creates a framework for guiding the progress of the population of23,000by theyear 2050. The Blueprint food products and a maritime hub for energy project project energy for hub maritime a and products food Gascoyne Region is the Regional Investment Blueprint. The visionfor the (2015) Blueprint The Gascoyne Development Commission has prepared Investment Regional Gascoyne desire to remain inormove to theShire are reduced. growth. Without the employment opportunities, the creation to stimulate of employment opportunities will belargely dependent oneconomic investmnet and recognising that future population trends intheregion the expansion oftheUpperGascoyne townsite, The strategy identifies anumber ofoptions for population forecasts, scenarios. undercertain anticipated inthe zoned landto cater for thepopulation growth of identifiesresidentially a potentialThis report shortfall Esperance regions to withrespect population growth. settlements intheMid-West, Gascoyne andGoldfields- broad of existing and future of overview land capacity of The Central RegionsAnalysis LandCapacity provides a Shire - Analysis Capacity Land Regions Central supply chains.’ supply Upper Gascoyne Upper January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | . The visionfor theregion isto reach a Western Australia Tomorrow 2026 2026 Tomorrow Australia Western ‘an internationally recognised recognised internationally ‘an

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 3.0 LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT

The Local Planning Strategy for the Shire has been pursue water and energy conservation and manage prepared concurrently with Local Planning Scheme future built development. No. 1. Prior to these documents being prepared, there was no local planning strategy, local planning scheme Social: Develop, co-ordinate, provide and support or local planning policy in place. Development within services and facilities which enhance the quality of the Shire was primarily guided by the National Building community life in the Shire. Code of Australia and the Health Act 1911. Civic leadership: To provide Good Governance to the Shire of Upper Gascoyne Strategic Community Plan Upper Gascoyne Shire area through: 2012/13 – 2022/23 • Detailed and professional administration; • High levels of accountability; The Shire’s Strategic Community Plan outlines the • Compliance with statutory requirements; long-term vision, values, aspirations and objectives • High-quality forward planning, particularly for for the area. It provides a local context to the region assets and finances; and background to how the plan was developed. • Openness and transparency and enhanced A community survey outlined the priorities for the consultations and public participation; community which have helped to shape the visions, • Provision of quality customer services, good values, objectives and strategies of the Strategic financial management and pursuit of excellence in Community Plan. There are four interest areas – professional administration and communication. economic, environmental, social and civic leadership, which each have a strategic objective, outlined below. The Shire’s Strategic Community Plan has informed the preparation of the Strategy to ensure that the values of Economic: To encourage greater diversity in the the community are considered in the document. commercial sector, so as to grow a broader local economy. To develop and maintain an efficient road transport system.

Environmental: To actively protect the environment, promote ecological sustainability, protect water quality,

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36 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 4.0 Meekatharra andParaburdoo.Meekatharra Gascoyne andPilbara region, includingMurchison, othertownsconnecting and settlements withinthe of otherminorandlocalroads traverse theShire, Anumber tofrom Gascoyne Junction. Carnarvon whichprovidesMullewa Road connection adirect Access to theShire viaCarnarvon- isprimarily an area of46,602square kilometres. eastofCarnarvon. 180 kilometres The Shire covers town withintheShire andislocated approximately isthemain Gascoyne Junction south ofKarratha. ofPerth andapproximatelynorth 800kilometres Western Australia, approximately 1,000kilometres The Shire islocated intheGascoyne Region of Gascoyne sky LOCAL PROFILE January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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38 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January of theShire’s total population in2016(approximately populationThe madeupmore Indigenous thanhalf decline inpopulation. over thisten year period, representing a2.5percent between 2006and2016withalossofonlyseven people The Shire’s population hasbeen relatively stable since 2001. population andmalefemale population intheShire to predict. Figure thechangesintotal 7depicts since 2001, therefore population trends are difficult Burringurrah. The ofcensus data collection hasvaried 81 stated theylived and125in inGascoyne Junction of the2016census. the278peoplelivinginShire, Of The Shire recorded atotal population of278at thetime opulation andHousing 4.1.1 4.1 Figure 7:PopulationChange in theShireofUpperGascoyne(DataSource: ABS Census)

P Demographics age is34years and16years, respectively. This islower where andBurringurrah themedian Gascoyne Junction however this median varies considerably between 2016themedian age intheShireIn was 26years, percent ofthepopulation beingmale. thistrendBurringurrah islessapparent withonly51.2 and agriculture beingmaledominant industries. In intheregionindustries suchaspastoralism, mining the population are male. This islikelydueto themajor within the Shire. 58.4 percent Gascoyne Junction In of There ofmalesthanfemales isahigherproportion percent). percent) compared to that ofthewholestate (0.6 of peoplewithAustralian (39.1 Aboriginal ancestry 3.1 percent. theShire Similarly hasahigherproportion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoplewas only Australia asawhole, of where theproportion 58.4 percent). This issignificantly higherthan Western January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Figure 8: Age-sex Distribution for the Shire of Upper Gascoyne (Data source: ABS Census 2016) than the 2011 Census which recorded median ages of WA Tomorrow is a population forecast document 27 and 44 in the whole Shire and Gascoyne Junction, prepared by the Western Australian Planning respectively. The median age in Burringurah has Commission that examines population trends and remained unchanged since the 2011 census. This could provides a variety of forecasts to the year 2026. There be attributable to the lack of aged care or retirement are five bands which provide varying scenarios for facilities in the Shire, which could lead to people moving population growth. The forecast figures for the Shire out of the Shire. In addition, an aging population reduces vary considerably between Band A and Band E as the working age population. shown in Figure 10.

Within the Shire, most of the population is of working Population figures vary between documentation and age, between 15 and 54. There are very few people over therefore should be treated with caution. Anecdotal retirement age (Figure 8). This is likely due to the lack of evidence suggests that population counts may vary retirement and aged care facilities available in the Shire. or be somewhat unreliable due to the seasonal movement of Aboriginal communities in the region. Whilst census recording methods have changed since 2001, there have been similar trends in age distribution This variation in information presents a challenge when in the Shire in 2006, 2011 and 2016 (Figure 9), with the determining accurate population forecasts. However, greatest proportion of the population aged 25-54 in all future population trends in the region will be largely three collection years. dependent on economic investment and the creation of employment opportunities to stimulate growth. This

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40 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January were notstated. percent ,4.5percent were ‘other’ tenure and6percent Houses that account are owned for withamortgage 6 followed by thoseowned outright (19.4percent). ofthehousesareThe rented majority (64.2percent), the form ofacaravan, cabin,houseboat). and 12.7percent were listed asan ‘other’ dwelling (in occupied dwellings, 87.3percent are separate houses dwellings and16unoccupied private dwellings. the Of The 2016census recorded 63occupied private 4.1.2 reduced. the desire to remain inormove to theShire are the population. Without employment opportunities, for to planningfor support infrastructure andservices inpopulation growthuncertainty creates challenges Figure 9:2001,2006and2011 Census Age DistributionfortheShireofUpperGascoyne(Datasource: ABS Census)

Housing Housing intheAboriginal communities ismanaged risks. where there andlow isgoodaccess flood to services Townsite expansion shouldbeconcentrated inareas with littlesubdividedfreehold lotsavailable intown. are currently limited, Housingopportunities Junction. people to move to theShire andretire inGascoyne Anecdotal evidence suggeststhere isadesire for school andcommercial uses. AugustusMount withincloseproximity Road to the the Layout lots are Plan. Most located eastofLandor- approximately 100lotsallocated for residential usein community. At there community Burringurrah are are located at Woodgamia, thelocalAboriginal Road.along Riverside Drive Seven andKillili houses sideoftheriver residential lotsexist onthenorth concentrated andHatch Streets. onGregory Larger isprimarily Housing withinGascoyne Junction January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Figure 10: Total Population Forecasts for the Shire of Upper Gascoyne (Data Source: WA Tomorrow, WAPC 2012) by the Department of Communities. The Shire should enrolled in tertiary institutions. engage with the local Indigenous groups to determine potential future expansion. The Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School caters for students from kindergarten to year 10 and Future housing provision in both Gascoyne Junction is located on Gregory Street. High school is provided and Burringurrah will be dependent on future through the School of Isolated and Distant Education. investment in the Shire that will lead to permanent A school is also located at Burringurrah, providing residential population growth. education from pre-primary to high school.

4.1.3 Education Future growth in the Shire will need to ensure sufficient capacity at both schools. 39.2 percent of the Shire’s population is enrolled in an educational facility. A significant proportion of the population did not state the type of education institution (41.7 percent), 24.3 percent of students are enrolled in primary school, 20.4 percent in secondary, 7.8 percent in pre-school and 5.8 percent were

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42 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Figure 11: Shireof Upper GascoyneIndustryofEmployment (DataSource: ABS Census2016, Industryofemployment ocal Economy 4.2 employment. creates demandfor services othercommunity pastoral industry, being thepredominant industry, only two educational facilitiesinthewholeShire. The interest givenwhich isofparticular that there are represents oftheemployment industry, alarge portion education andsecondary Primary construction. government administration androad andbridge intheShire isbeefcattle farming,industry local Figure 11illustrates that themajoremployment rate of6.9percent. was 7.8percent andmore thandoublethenational unemployed, whichisalmostdoublethestate which percent ofthepopulation whoindicated theywere percent ofpeopleworked fulltime. There were 15.1 as beinginthelabourforce. thispopulation, 54.7 Of the 2016 census thereIn were 86 people who identified 4.2.1

L Employment machinery operators anddrivers (6.1percent),machinery There andadministrativeclerical workers (6.1percent) and workers (15.9percent), professionals (6.1percent), workers (18.3percent),services technicians andtrades occupations andpersonal includedcommunity Other as managers(28percent) andlabourers (19.5percent). ofthe2016labourforceThe majority were employed onlyopenedin2014. Junction isrecognisedIt at that Gascoyne thetourist facility no employment figures associated withtheindustry. intheShire,considered there amajorindustry are isinterestingIt to note that whilsttourism is facilities. relate to jobsassociated withtheShire andShire run oftheotheremploymentThe industries majority January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy were no occupations in tourism. that information is limited regarding the quality of the roads and facilities in the area, although this would be 4.2.2 Pastoralism very easy to improve.

Agriculture is the major industry of employment in the A direct road access from Mount Augustus and Shire. Pastoralists mainly use the land for cattle grazing, Paraburdoo/Karijini National Park would be highly however permits can be granted through the Land desirable to further support the self-drive market. Administration Act 1997 to diversify land uses, such as tourism ventures. The industry is largely dependent on There is an opportunity to create employment ideal climatic conditions to provide food, water and generating facilities at the major tourist attractions. shelter for livestock. Proposals to increase and upgrade tourist accommodation at Mount Augustus would facilitate Climate change is likely to have a detrimental impact jobs in the region and have potential flow on effects on the agriculture industry, resulting in reduced for the development of an airstrip, a small shop, cafe, rainfall, increased temperatures, increased weeds and restaurant and tour guide groups associated with the feral animals. There is an opportunity to develop a land National Park. management strategy for the pastoralists to prepare and respond to the impacts of climate change as well The proximity of Mount Augustus to Burringurrah as investigate options to diversify the use of their land positions the community to capitalise on this growing within the limits of their pastoral lease. Pastoralists are industry and establish a local employment industry. likely to require support and assistance to improve land The local knowledge of the Burringurrah community conditions and capacity to support livestock grazing. would be beneficial for coordinating and managing tours, providing visitors with an understanding of Innovative solutions such as solar or wind farms can traditional land practices and history. provide alternative sources of energy to support the pastoral station and reduce the reliance on non- The Kennedy Range provides unmanned camping renewable energy sources. Research in ‘green’ sites. Given the proximity to Gascoyne Junction, tours alternatives could be a source of alternative income could be run from town. A market could be developed for pastoralists whilst providing support to the primary that allows travellers to leave their trailers in town and pastoral use. undertake day trips or camping trips to near by areas. There could be opportunities to increase or upgrade 4.2.3 Tourism camping facilities at the Kennedy Range.

Tourism in the region is predominantly driven by the Kennedy Range and Mount Augustus National Parks, as well as annual community events. It is estimated that approximately 6,000 tourists visit the Kennedy Range and Mount Augustus annually, with access primarily through Gascoyne Junction and Meekatharra. Mount Augustus is best described as an inselberg, meaning ‘island mountain’ and at approximately 700m above the surrounding plain is twice the height of Uluru.

The Shire forms part of ‘Australia’s Golden Outback’ experience, which promotes tourism through Australia’s rural and remote areas. The initiative promotes self-drive trails that traverse the unique landscapes. Discussion with Tourism WA and the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia indicates

Camping facilities at Gascoyne Junction tourist precinct

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44 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January include: the control ofthelocalgovernment, however could town for oftime. longerperiods These are outside to encourageGascoyne Junction tourists to stay in Smaller tourism ventures could bedeveloped within have notbeencollated. operating since 2014therefore early tourist statistics been at maximumcapacity. hasonlybeen The facility camping spaces. has peakperiods, During thefacility of accommodation includingbungalows styles and and basicamenities. providesThe facility arange accommodation, apetrol station, alocalpubandcafe the town to develop anewtourist facility, incorporating facilities. Royalties for Regions fundingwas allocated to many tourist buildingsand oftheGascoyne Junction visitors. SevereDecember floodingin 2010destroyed toproviding andShire thelocalcommunity services isthemaintownsiteGascoyne Junction intheShire, oftime.longer periods land andencourage travellers to stay intheregion for couldmarket assistpastoralists diversify theuseoftheir outback experience optfor andoften station stays. This Travellers through theregion to capture are the trying • • • • • • •

Play equipment tourist precinct at Gascoyne Junction Self guidedexplorationSelf tours for semiprecious Local shopto selllocallymadegoods;and distances to nearby landmarks; deckshowing points ofinterestObservation and Astronomy tours; Guided bushwalks; biketracks; Dirt Gascoyne River; hire andtoursCanoeing onthe andkayaking stakeholders. investment and proposals andengagewithrelevant Mining operations areMining managedby the Shire. should beviewed asapositive investment inthe contributes to economic diversification andtherefore employment andeconomic growth intheShire and asasource offuture ofthisindustry importance this,Notwithstanding thestrategy recognises the permanent population growth. areas, itisunlikelytheregion willexperience significant to theflyinout nature ofmany minesin remote howevercreated theminingactivity due that support felt inthetown are lesssignificant.Some jobsmay be close proximity to atownsite, theeconomic benefits within miningcamps. Unlesstheminesite iswithin selfsufficient,fairly withhousingand food provided to note that miningsites isimportant are often It flow onemployment intheShire. prospects intheShirenew miningindustries andhave potential Significant deposits could lead to thedevelopment of the Shire place. withongoingexploration taking however there are mineral depositsthroughout intheShire, isnotawell establishedindustry Mining 1978 Mineral Resources the Coral Coast. Murchison and Meekatharra, areas suchasKarijini, be highlighted andbetter promoted. These include to surrounding towns should andtourist attractions To encourage links increased tourism, theimportant investigated through aninfrastructure strategy. reception to improve safety, whichcanbefurther improve infrastructure access suchasmobilephone visitors to theregion. to There isanopportunity maintained andshouldbepromoted to encourage the Shire’s road system isunsealed, theroads are well and telecommunication services. of Whilst themajority perception oftheroad conditions, access to facilities may bediscouraged to visittheregion dueto the The Shire isrelatively isolated andsometourists January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | stones. . The shire shouldstay informed aboutmining

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Jimba Jimba Station

Gascoyne Junction Tourist Park

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46 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January minor andmoderate floodevents. (perennial groundcover), willassistto reduce of impacts suggested that improving thecatchment condition in thecatchment.’. Amongst otherthings, thereport risk offloodingandsoilloss has ininfluencingthe that perennial vegetation groundcover management prepared to provide ‘illustrative evidence ontherole following the 2010/2011floodevents. was The report on the Gascoyne River catchmenttitled A report Development commissioned a publication in 2012 and Regional Industries of Primary The Department 55% poor 35% fair 10% good between 2002-2009were: Development indicated that thepasture conditions and Regional Industries of Primary The Department Condition Land Table (Source: BOM,2014) 1:Climate Summary for oftheclimate aspects theShire.summary rainfall events occurring. The tablebelow provides a ofrainfall winter, during the majority withsubstantial temperatures generally exceed 39°C. The Shire receives andFebruary,between January thistime during summers andmildwinters. Temperatures are highest The climate oftheShire to issemi-arid arid, withhot hysical Environment 4.3.1 RegionalPhysicalEnvironment 4.3 Evaporation Rainfall Temperature Aspect Climate

P 2 977mm Gascoyne Junction) (BOM 2017Station No. 6022 (September) rainfall: 3.0mm Minimum rainfall: 31.5mm(June) Maximum Annual meanrainfall: 215.5mm 9.3to 24.4°C Range: Minimum to 40.7°C Range:23.0 Maximum Range through theShire. showing amore undulating terrain asyou move east 2006). Figure theShire’s 12depicts topography, withsomebrown claysearths andstony soils(Tille, with red shallow sandyduplexes andred loamy hardpan shallow loamswithred deepsands, often The soilsoftheregion are asred described to brown oftheGascoyne Complex.forms part thesouthern alluvial depositsare gneiss andvolcanic rocks which floodplains onalluvialdeposits. the Underlying plains withhills, stony plains, calcrete plainsand oftheregionMuch ashardpan isdescribed wash Surface Water and Wetlands and Water Surface Landforms and Geology • • • • • • • • • • • • • the Shire). These are: areas managedfor (within orbordering conservation The Shire alsoincludesseveral former pastoral lease • • TheReserves Shire includestwo iconic national parks. These are: Conservation and Parks National • • • including: significant rainfall. Threerivers major traverse theShire The watercourses oftheGascoyne onlyflow following

January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Pimbee Jimba (part) Lyons River (part) CreekMinnie (part) (part) Williambury (part) Middalya Mardathuna (part) Mooka Waldburg Downs (part) Dalgety Mt Phillip (part) Cobra Wanna (part) AugustusMount National Park National ParkKennedy Range Wooramel River Lyons and River; Gascoyne River;

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy All the above former pastoral lease areas have reverted 4.3.2 Fauna to Unallocated Crown Land. Pending their formal reservation under the Land Administration Act 1997, The Shire region is home to a number of conservation these areas are managed under agreement between significant species. A wide diversity of birds, both the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and resident and migratory inhabits the Gascoyne. the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Conservation Significant Fauna

Extreme Weather Events and Flooding The conservation status of fauna is assessed under Commonwealth and State legislation. Under Extreme weather events, including flooding, can Commonwealth legislation, species are assessed have significant impacts on movement though under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity the Shire particularly on the Shire’s unsealed road Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Under state networks. It is important to understand the climatic legislation, species are assessed under the Wildlife conditions, geology and water movement. In addition, Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act) and the Biodiversity understanding the current and future climatic patterns Conservation Act 2016. helps to gain an understanding of water resourcing, particularly as access to potable and non-potable water It should be noted that the Biodiversity Conservation is obtained via bores. Act 2016 will eventually replace the WC Act (and also the Sandalwood Act 1929). Specific provisions of the Biodiversity Conservation Act will be progressively brought into effect over 2017-2018 by proclamations published in the Government Gazette - as the necessary administrative arrangements and regulations are made. In the interim, the WC Act and Sandalwood Act 1929 and their associated regulations will remain in force.

Under the WC Act, the assessment of the conservation status of a fauna species is based on its national extent and ranked according to its level of threat using the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List categories and criteria. These threat categories relate to Schedules 1-7 (Table 2). With regard to Schedule 1-3 fauna, a ‘Wildlife Conservation Notice (Specially Protected Fauna)’ is published annually in the Government Gazette. With regard to Schedule 4 fauna, a ‘Wildlife Conservation Notice (Specially Protected Fauna) for Presumed Extinct Fauna’ is also published annually in the Government Gazette.

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48 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Figure 12:Shire ofUpperGascoyneTopography

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50 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January also non-legislative species. These are: significant and speciesundertheEPBC Act and WC Act severalThe Shire terrestrial conservation supports intoextending adjacent States. in distribution WA ofacontiguous population ispart Australian ofthespecies-unless distribution Assessment codes ofPriority isbasedonthe Western status ofanarea. be considered inany assessment oftheconservation special legislative protection, buttheirpresence should status.define their conservation These specieshave no work toanother andgenerally formally needsurvey fauna. These speciesare ofconcern for onereason or listofpriority Attractions produces asupplementary ofBiodiversity,The Department and Conservation Source: Fauna ofParks Data and -Department Wildlife, 15February • • • • • • • • • status offauna(underthe Wildlife Act). Conservation Table 2: Threat categories, schedulenumbersand

protected fauna OS -otherspecially dependent CD -Conservation national agreement protected underaninter- birds IA -Migratory EX -Presumed extinct - Vulnerable VU EN -Endangered CR - Critically EndangeredCR -Critically Category 2017. This buffer search data around includesa20km theShire. andAttractions) Conservation ofBiodiversity, 4fauna(Department 4 xPriority andAttractions) Conservation ofBiodiversity, 2fauna(Department 1 xPriority andAttractions) Conservation ofBiodiversity, 1fauna(Department 1 xPriority Act) speciallyprotected fauna(WC 1 xOther Act) dependent fauna(WC 1 xConservation Act); 4 xInternational Agreement fauna(WC overlapping withtheEPBCAct; 3 x Vulnerable fauna(all andtwoWC Act Act); 1 xEndangered fauna(WC Act); Endangered1 xCritically fauna(WC 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Schedule Threatened Status International Agreements. may provide habitats for 40speciesprotected under the Shire, allofwhichare EPBClisted species. The Shire birds55 listed andmarine migratory may bepresent in State Naturemap search tool. identified as “International Agreement” specieson the EPBC Protected Matters Search Tool andare alsooften species are identified usingthe Migratory • • • • include: species are protected undertheAct. Suchagreements agreements andconventions to migratory pertaining Specifically, any specieslisted underinternational or fly over/travel through Australia’s marine waters. that migrate to Australia (and/oritsterritories), and/ The legislates EPBCAct protective status to allspecies Fauna Migratory may berequired. of protected speciesandanenvironmental assessment development willneed to beconsiderate ofthepresence Any majorchangesto thelandscapethrough • • • • • • • • Invasive faunaspeciesincludebutare notlimited to: Species Invasive

January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Agreement (ROKAMBA). ofKorea-AustraliaRepublic Bird Migratory (CAMBA); and China-Australia Bird Agreement Migratory (JAMBA); Japan-Australia Bird Agreement Migratory Convention);(Bonn Convention of ontheConservation Wild Animals Feral goat (Capra hircus feral). Feral pig(susscrofa); and (EquusDonkey asinus); Horse (Equus caballus); Laughing Dove (Streptopelia sengalensis); cuniculus); (Oryctolagus Rabbit Camel (Camelus dromedaries); feral); dingo xCanis lupusfamiliaris, Canis lupusfamiliaris Dingo orwilddog(Canis lupusdingo, Canis lupis

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.3.3 Flora The Shire has the following conservation significant flora: The Upper Gascoyne region is characterised by mulga woodlands with spinifex occurring on shallow stony • 3 x Threatened flora (two listed as Vulnerable loams on rises. In areas Mulga parklands dominate under the EPBC Act) the shallow earthy loams over hardpans on the plains • 18 x Priority 1 flora (Desmond et. al., 2001). • 14 x Priority 2 flora • 26 x Priority 3 flora Conservation Significant Flora • 6 x Priority 4 flora

The conservation status of flora is accessed under Source: Flora Data - Department of Parks and Wildlife, 21 February the Commonwealth and State legislation. Under 2017. The search data includes a 20km buffer around the Shire. Commonwealth legislation, species are assessed under the EPBC Act. Under State legislation, species Invasive Species are assessed under the WC Act and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. See section ‘4.3.2 Fauna’ for A number of invasive species were recorded in the more details about the new Biodiversity Conservation Shire including: Act. • Kapok Bush (Aerva javanica); Under the WC Act, the assessment of the conservation • Onion Weed (Asphdelus fistulosus); status of a flora species is based on its national extent • Bipinnate Beggartick (Binden bipinnata); and ranked according to its level of threat using • Speedy Weed (Flaveria trinervia); the International Union for Conservation of Nature • Common Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus); (IUCN) Red List catergories and criteria. These threat • Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum); categories relate to Schedules 1-4 (Table 3). With • Lepideium didymium; regard to Schedule 1-3 flora, a ‘Wildlife Conservation • London Rocket (Sisymbrium irio); (Rare Flora) Notice for Threatened Flora’ is published • Fourleaf allseed (Polycarpon tetraphyllum); annually in the Government Gazette. • Nettle-leaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale); • Cuscuta planiflora; Table 3: Threat categories, schedule numbers and • Morning Glory (Ipomoea indica); status of flora (under the Wildlife Conservation Act). • Ulcardo Melon (Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis); • Cyperus hamulosus; • Mimosa Bush (Vachellia farnesiana); Category Schedule Status • Spiked Malvastrum (Malvastrum americanum); CR - Critically Endangered 1 • Mexican Poppy (Argemone ochroleuca); EN - Endangered 2 • Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris); • Birdwood Grass (Cenchrus setiger); VU - Vulnerable 3 • Feathertop Rhodes Grass (Chloris virgata); EX - Presumed extinct 4 • Couch (Cynodon dactylon); • African Lovegrass (Eragostis curvula); The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and • Annual Beardgrass (Polypogon monspeliensis); Attractions produces a supplementary list of priority • Whorled Pigeon Grass (Setaria verticillata); flora. These species are of concern for one reason or • Acetosa vesicaria; another and generally need survey work to formally • Pimpernel (Lysimachia arvensis); define their conservation status. These species have no • Native Thornapple (Datura leighhardtii); and special legislative protection, but their presence should • Black Berry Nightshade (Solanum nigrum). be considered in any assesment of the conservation status of an area. Any major changes to the landscape through development will need to be considerate of the presence of protected species and an environmental assessment may be required.

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52 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Figure 14:Shire ofUpperGascoyneVegetation Systems

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Ecological communities are defined as “naturally occurring biological assemblages that occur in a particular type of habitat” (English and Blythe, 1997). Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) are ecological communities that have been assessed and assigned to one of four categories related to the status of the threat to the community, i.e. presumed totally destroyed, critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. TECs are formally listed under the EPBC Act and have legislative protection. TEC’s are also identified in Western Australia but do not have legislative protection. Even though TEC’s in WA have Gascoyne River and fauna no special legislative protection, their presence should be considered in any assessment of the conservation status of an area.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions produces a supplementary list of TEC’s called Priority Ecological Areas (PEC’s). These communities are of concern for one reason or another and generally need survey work to formally define their conservation status. Again, these communities have no special legislative protection, but their presence should be considered in any assessment of the conservation status of an area.

According to the Naturemap search tool, no TECs were identified in the Shire. Eight PECs were identified in the Shire. Flora in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne

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54 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January • • • climate including: changeassociated impacts NRMidentified anumberofpotentialThe Rangelands Change Climate of Impacts • • • provides thefollowing climate change predictions: Natural ResourceRangelands (NRM) Management 4.3.6 ClimateChange natural resources andprojects. management activities establish, manage, evaluate andcommunicate many freshwater. to NRMpursuesopportunities Rangelands the natural resources includingland, flora, faunaand andencouraging sustainableuseof of supporting is anon-governmental organisation withthepurpose NaturalThe Resource Rangelands (NRM) Management 4.3.5 NaturalResource Management would behighlybeneficial to theShire. that provides management solutionsto climate change pastoralists instock andland maintenance. Astrategy Drier, hotter conditions willcreate challengesfor

Impacts caused by humanmanagement; Impacts Overgrazing by stock; Erosion; to 3%by 2050 Average annualrelative to decrease humidity by 1 10% by 2050 Average annualrainfall to decrease between 2to range of1to 2ºCby 2050 Average annualincrease intemperature inthe — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Autumn: decrease of2to 5% decreaseSummer: of2to 5% increaseSpring: of1to 2ºC Winter: increase of1to 1.5ºC Autumn: increase of1to 1.5ºC increaseSummer: of1to 2ºC Spring: decreaseSpring: of1to 2% Winter: decrease of1to 3% Autumn: decrease of1to 2% decreaseSummer: of0.5to 2% decreaseSpring: of5to 10% Winter: decrease of5to 10% Vegetation inthe Shire ofUpper Gascoyne January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy • Fire; • Feral animal impacts; and • Weeds.

Erosion

Reduced rainfall will likely lead to a reduced groundcover. Increased intensity of rainfall at irregular times of the year i.e. summer will contribute to erosion and increase sedimentation in rivers, creek and streams. Land degradation through erosion may reduce food supply for livestock and lead to challenges traversing the land.

Overgrazing by Stock

Risk of overgrazing of pasture areas, as a result of a reduction in productivity with the onset of reduced rainfall and increased temperatures may reduce the viability of the land, leading to challenges in subsequent years.

Fire Vegetation in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne The onset of climate change is likely to increase the likelihood of unmanaged wild fires. This is extremely dangerous, particularly given the isolation of the Shire.

Feral Animals Impacts

The overgrazing of native vegetation by feral animals such as goats and camels is likely to occur in a drier climate. This may contribute to a reduction in the overall biodiversity in the Shire.

Weeds

Reduction in rainfall could contribute to more disturbed environments. Drier vegetation is likely to lead to an increase of fires and pest weeds are likely to respond to such events. This is likely to have a detrimental impact on native vegetation and viable food sources for livestock.

Climate change presents significant risks to pastoral land. It would be beneficial to develop a strategy for the Shire to manage the risks of climate change that includes options for land diversification, alternative energy sources and emergency management. Vegetation in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne

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56 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January development infloodprone areas are: to acceptabletheir keyguidingprinciples ensuring of Water andEnvironmental Regulation advisedthat When considering floodmanagement,Department the fromdisconnected themaintownsite. sideoftheriver tocaused residents be onthenorth closure oftheformer Pub Gascoyne Junction and damage to numerous resulting properties, inthe Gascoyne byRiver.impacted floodingofthe It caused 2010thetown was severelyIn ofGascoyne Junction 4.3.7 FloodRisk habitable floorlevel discussedlater inthissection. the town. These have beenusedto provide aminimum frommarks the2010flood were recorded throughout the Gascoyne River, however approximate highwater for No definitive floodmappinghasbeenundertaken • •

Proposed development does not detrimentally detrimentally not does development flood Proposed adequate has development Proposed impact on the existing flooding regime of the the of regime flooding existing the on impact protection general area general Flood signage risk at Gascoyne Junction • • relation to majorriver floodingonly) for thearea is Regulation’s recommended floodplainstrategy (in of The Department Water andEnvironmental

January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Proposed development located within the the within located development Proposed of outside located development Proposed December 2010 floodplain will be assessed based based assessed be will floodplain 2010 December considered is floodplain 2010 December the on its merits. Some of the factors examined examined factors the of Some merits. its on flooding. major to regard with acceptable include depth of flooding, velocity of flow, its its flow, of velocity flooding, of depth include 0.5 of level floor habitable minimum a However, obstructive effects on flow, possible structural and and structural possible flow, on effects obstructive flood 2010 December relevant the above metre potential flood damage, difficulty in evacuation evacuation in difficulty damage, flood potential flood adequate ensure to recommended is level during major floods and its regional benefit. benefit. regional its and floods major during protection.

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.3.8 Bushfire development of habitable buildings is achieved through the deemed provisions. The deemed State Planning Policy 3.7 Planning in Bushfire Prone provisions require that, prior to development of Areas (SPP3.7) provides a policy framework to manage a habitable building, a bushfire attack level (BAL) risk of bushfire in land use planning and development. assessment is undertaken. Bushfire Attack Level It is supported by Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire (BAL) as set out in the Australian Standard 3959 Prone Areas, and the deemed provisions of all Western Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas (AS Australian local planning schemes (set out in the 3959), as referenced in the Building Code of Australia Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) (as amended). BAL provides a category of the level of Regulations 2015. Strategic policy objectives look exposure of a development to bushfire risk. to avoid increasing intensity of development (and therefore risk) within areas of unacceptable bushfire • BAL-FZ (flame zone) risk. • BAL-40 • BAL-29 The majority of the Shire is located within a mapped, • BAL-19 designated bushfire prone area as shown on Figure • BAL-12.5 15. The nature of the vegetation across the Shire is • BAL-Low consistent with a moderate bushfire hazard level. The hazard level is defined by Guidelines for Planning in The guidelines strongly recommend that BAL Bushfire Prone Areas which support SPP3.7. assessments are prepared by accredited Level 1 BAL Assessors. Where the results of the assessment show • areas containing pasture or cropping with an that a BAL-40 or BAL-FZ applies to the development effective down slope in excess of 10 degrees for a area, a development application will be required. distance greater than 100 metres; This removes any exemption that might otherwise • unmanaged grasslands; be provided in the scheme for the development. The • open woodlands; policy measures of SPP3.7 will be applied at the time • open shrublands; of a development application. In most instances within • low shrubs on areas with an effective up slope, on the Shire, it is likely that site design and vegetation flat land or an effective down slope of less than 10 management can assist in the reduction of BAL on site. degrees, for a distance greater than 100 metres or flat land; The key policy measure applicable to a development • suburban areas with some tree cover; and influenced by BAL-40 or BAL-FZ is that development • forest and woodlands with a permanent grass will only be supported if: understorey or at most, a scrub understorey structure consisting of multiple areas of <0.25ha a. the landowner/proponent has provided sufficient and not within 20 metres of each other or single reason for why the proposal is considered to areas of <1ha and not within 100 metres of other represent exceptional circumstances which scrub areas. adequately justifies a deviation from the policy measures; Strategic planning and development proposals b. it greatly improves the bushfire management (such as rezoning of new developable land, structure of the site and surrounding area through the plans, subdivisions, or development applications) are provision of a demonstrably significant reduction required to be supported by technical information that in the bushfire-related risk level to the community demonstrates that bushfire protection criteria can be and property; met. c. the benefits of the proposal going ahead in the area outweigh the costs to adjacent landowners, The implementation of the policy to individual government and the general community; and

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy d. it is accompanied by a Bushfire Management Plan, 4.4 Cultural Environment jointly endorsed by the relevant local government and the State authority responsible for emergency There are two reserves within the Shire that are held services. The Bushfire Management Plan should by the Aboriginal Lands Trust. These are Reserve 39182 demonstrate ongoing management measures that Burringurrah Mt James and Reserve 27778 Lot 26 Smith will improve the bushfire management of the site Street Gascoyne Junction. and/or surrounding area by minimising the level of e. bushfire impact. 4.4.1 Native Title AS3959 sets out specific building standards for various BAL categories, where development is compliant and The Native Title Act 1993 was passed in December 1993 capable of approval against the above policy measures. to recognise the native title claims in Australia where the necessary traditional connection to the land has been maintained and not extinguished by the action of Government or the grant of exclusive tenure. In 1996 the High Court ruled that Native Title could also extend over pastoral leases.

Figure 16 details the areas subject to native title claims. There are six registered areas and two determination areas.

4.4.2 State Aboriginal Heritage

In Western Australia, the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 protects places and objects customarily used by, or traditional to, the original inhabitants of Australia. A register of such places and objects is maintained under the Act, however, all sites are protected under the Act whether they have been entered on the register or not.

In Western Australia, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage manages the online Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System, which identifies any registered indigenous heritage sites within the vicinity of the search area.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage have advised that there are 152 known Registered Aboriginal Heritage Sites and 152 known lodged heritage places.

Sites of Aboriginal heritage are detailed in Figure 17.

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62 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January 4.4.3 Table ListingswithintheShire 4:Heritage ofUpperGascoyne (Data Source: State Office, inHerit) Heritage Office’sHeritage inHerit database. listed ontheState oftheproperties summary brief throughout theShire. Table 2below provides a There are numerous sites significance ofheritage Fenian (Location Mine - Murchison) Stockyard) Landor Station (Nundigo Well and (fmr) Office Upper Gascoyne Board Road Winderie Station Creek Station Dairy Jimba Station Mangaroon Lead Mine CreekMinnie Station Mt Augustus Station Cobra Station Homestead (fmr)) Cobra Station (Euranna Hotel, Bangemall Wayside Hotel (fmr), Original Cobra Station Homestead - StationMt Sandiman Carey Downs Station Lyons River Station Fossil Hill Bidgemia Station Hotel Junction PoliceGascoyne Junction Station Star of Mangaroon Mine Old Cemetery Name

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.5 Traffic and Transport The major industries in the Shire are pastoralism and tourism. Both are highly dependent on a well maintained road network to ensure safety and 4.5.1 Roads efficiency in movement.

The road network through the Shire is essential to Current Traffic Generation the function of region. Roads are used by the local pastoralists and residents as well as the tourists who An estimate of the current traffic generation from visit the region. the residential development in Upper Gascoyne is approximately 250 vehicles per day (28 dwellings x The majority of the road network is unsealed. Whilst 9 trips per dwelling). Including other trips (servicing, access by two-wheel drive is manageable, road closures business, tourism etc) results in around 300 - 400 trips occur during periods of flooding. None of the roads per day generated from Upper Gascoyne. within the Shire are under Main Roads WA jurisdiction.

These road network is shown in Figure 18. The information outlined in Table 5 has been obtained from the Main Roads web site for traffic volumes on the The Shire forms part of the larger outback experience Carnarvon-Mullewa Road. for tourism. There are opportunities to improve and promote linkages that connect the Shire to the greater Note: The first figure in Table 5 is the daily traffic Gascoyne Mid-West and Pilbara regions, to generate volume and the second figure in italics is the greater visitor numbers in the Shire. These key linkages percentage of heavy vehicles. include:

• Gascoyne Junction to Meekatharra • Gascoyne Junction to Kennedy Range • Kennedy Range to Coral Coast • Mount Augustus to Paraburdoo/Karijini • Mount Augustus to Meekatharra • Mount Augustus to Coral Coast

Table 5: Traffic Volumes

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64 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Figure 18:Shire ofUpperGascoyneRoadTransport Links

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66 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Notes: Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities - Gascoyne Junction Gascoyne - Facilities Cycling and Pedestrian required inUpperGascoyne. upgrades to for are intersections purposes not capacity per day ontheminorroad. These values indicate that vehicles perday onthemajorroad and2,500vehicles daily volumes, thethreshold therefore is around 4,000 Peak hourtraffic volumes typically10percentare of volumes. road design3. Minor volumes includethrough andturning movements. road2. Major design volumes include through andturning road1. Major isthrough road (i.e. haspriority). The George Street existing road andScott network, Table -Uninterrupted Capacity Flow 6:Intersection in thefollowing table. before upgrades are required. These are summarised indicates themaximumtraffic volumethresholds Junction Gascoyne - Austroads Guideto Traffic Engineering Practice Intersections Existing to Impacts The current issufficient network tomanageincreases. 670 vehicles perday. full development istherefore likelyto beintheorder of The overall traffic generation Gascoynefrom Upper on 270 vehicles perday onto theroad network. 30 dwellings whichwould result inanadditional180– Junction Gascoyne - Planned future development isanticipated to add20- Generation Traffic Forecast Future vehicles perday. ofUpperGascoyne arevicinity intheorder of500 Traffic Roadinthe volumeson Carnarvon-Mullewa Four-lane Two-lane Type Road Major 1 Flow (VPH) Road Major 2000 1500 1000 650 500 400 2 Flow (VPH) Road Minor 100 100 200 250 25 50 3 road. be completed andincludepaths oneachsideofthe development occurs footpaths should connections Street hasfootpaths ononesideonly. As future Smith Street Smith Road Network Improvements Network Road and 2013. intheUpperGascoyneintersections between 2009 indicates crashes for noreported theroad A review Crash Roads Data oftheMain base Data Crash Carnarvon-Mullewa Road in the short term. intheshort Road Carnarvon-Mullewa StreetStreet at with andGregory theirintersection lineare andbarrier installedinSmith way marking isalsorecommendedIt that agive way sign, give line oneachsideroadbarrier approach. a give way sign andgive together witha way marking that withSmithStreet intersections are controlled with thetownIf experiences growth, itisrecommended Connector Neighbourhood B.typical below (Liveable whichshows Neighbourhoods) a A suggested isshown cross inthefigure section ofanyconsidered road upgrade. aspart crossingpedestrians thisroad. Drainage willneedto be each sideofSmithStreet to includenibsto facilitate recommended that shared paths are provided on is is currently facilities. withnopedestrian kerbed It The following imagesshow SmithStreet, theroad could bemadeto improve safety andoperation. compared withthat existing. However improvements to accommodate asignificant increase indevelopment oftheexistingThe road capacity isadequate network January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Intersection of Smith Street and Scott Street, looking south down Smith Street

Figure 20: Neighbourhood Connector B - 50km/hr (<3000 vehicles per day)

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68 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January assessed as development and activity increases.assessed asdevelopment andactivity Parking requirements at willneedto theAirstrip be the region viatheunsealedroad network. accessibility for thosetourist whoare unableto access will increase tourist numbersto thearea andincrease inmajortouristAirstrips sites Augustus suchasMount access to remote areas oftheShire. maintained to provide theRoyal Flying Services Doctor throughoutAirstrips theShire shouldbewell including theRoyal Flying Service. Doctor managed by theShire andissuitablefor light aircraft, investigated. is The inGascoyne airstrip Junction population grow significantly, thiscanbefurther the needfor however aregional airport, shouldthe Carnarvon. The current population doesnotwarrant (Figure 18). islocatedThe at closestregional airport accesspastoral useandRoyal Flying Service Doctor forThe Shire contains anumberoflocalairports Airports should bemindfuloffuture development plans. and any upgrades/modifications to thisinfrastructure powerOverhead linescurrently exist inSmithStreet arereserves available for future road cross sections. encroachment to ensure by adequate majorservices The road needto reserves beprotected from Services – Reserves Road crossing locations. at and majorintersections development, particularly Street offuture lighting shouldbeconsidered aspart Lighting Street future inviewoftheremote location. and isconsidered to beunlikelyto beprovided inthe No provision iscurrently for provided publictransport Transport Public January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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4.6.1 Community Infrastructure and Facilities

Local Community Services

The Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Gascoyne Junction delivers a key service to the local community by providing access to training, community capacity building, delivering services and information from government and other agencies. The CRC also provides public internet access, a library, tourist information, small locally made retail goods (including jewellery and bags), government forms, Council minutes and the local mail service. Shire of Upper Gascoyne Administration Centre There are opportunities to increase the functionality of the CRC by providing additional community services including:

• Bill paying facilities; and • Community programs such as computer lessons.

These additions could potentially be undertaken in the immediate future, however any population growth would assist to further support these community initiatives. Should the population increase, increase demand for community uses, such as a community bank, could support additional services in town.

The cemetery in Gascoyne Junction is located between two tributaries of the Gascoyne River. The cemetery was significantly damaged by the floods in 2010 and is Community Resource Centre no longer used due to future flood risks.

The cemetery should be relocated to the southern side of the river, potentially adjacent to the airport, where any future townsite expansion is unlikely to encroach and flood risks are minimised.

Burringurrah settlement hosts a wide range of community facilities, including a school, general store, community office, community health clinic, recreation centre, oval, swimming pool, basketball court and workshop.

Beyond the two main settlements of Gascoyne Junction and Burringurrah, very few community

Federation Park

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70 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January The Shire plansincluding: hasanumberofemergency service more feasible.service the hasalargerBurringurrah population making post managedby the WA HealthService. Country by anursing settlement isserviced Burringurrah such timethat thepopulation increased significantly. could bejustifieduntilpermanent nurseor doctor to thetown andShire. However itisunlikelythat a investigated. This willprovide ahighlyvaluable service shouldbe a permanent medical practitioner thepopulation increases,If thepresence of members.community Shire was raised concern asaserious amongstmany provided at theCRC. inthe The lackofmedicalservices in thetown. Adedicated doctor’s room hasbeen petition hasbeenprepared to reinstate healthservices however was cancelled inJuly2014.Alocal thisservice basis(Communityon afortnightly Strategic Plan 2013), visits undertook Service Aboriginal Medical Carnarvon ceased. andhealthworker from Alocaldoctor the hasnow been notbeingviableandtheservice service however thelow population numbersresulted inthe region. Previously regularly visited adoctor theShire, located enablesaccess at Gascoyne to Junction the provision ofhealthcare withintheShire. An airstrip playsThe Royal avitalrole Flying inthe Service Doctor Gascoyne Junction howeverGascoyne has Junction anewheadquarters There isnopermanent police presence inthetown of • • • Services Emergency Health would travel asfarGeraldton. andinsomecasespeople to accessCarnarvon services indicated that mostpeopleregularly travelled to Augustus. discussionswiththecommunity Informal National Park andacaravan located park at Mount Camping facilitiesare available intheKennedyRange exist across theremainderservices oftheShire.

Shire of UpperGascoyne Evacuation Plan Arrangements Local Management Community Emergency Local Arrangements Recovery

over theriver. sideoftown ofabridge ortheconstruction the north havecommunity suggested on theoptionofanairstrip solution to managethesesituations. addition,the In safe one. could beapotential Alocalhelicopter service boat whichisnotanidealsolution,nornecessarily a sideoftownthe residents isvia asmall onthenorth Currently theonlyoptionto provide food andwater to haveof Gascoyne Junction become disconnected. have beensosevere andsouthsides that thenorth Floods occur intheShire, andinthepastfloods attaining ahelicopter situations. to assistinemergency raiseddiscussion withthecommunity theoptionof would situation. Informal assistinanemergency accidentswhen critical occur. The Royal Flying Doctor’s is located inCarnarvon. This concern canbeaserious The Shire isextremely isolated andtheclosesthospital permanent police presence intown. population increases, itwould bebeneficial to have a was raised asaconcern by members. the community If beinggeographicallydespite closer. Carnarvon This incidents occur, ofcallis to Burringurrah, thefirstport has beenvacated andwhen at Gascoyne Junction been establishedat Burringurrah. The police station Gascoyne Junction Cemetery location Cemetery Gascoyne Junction January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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The Shire has two education institutions, one at Burringurrah and one at Gascoyne Junction. The Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School caters for students from kindergarten to a moderated year 10. Currently there are approximately 14 students enrolled at the school who travel from the local Aboriginal community of Woodgamia. Low student numbers have resulted in combined lower and upper level classes consisting of varying age groups. The school contains a number of recreation facilities including a playground, oval and basketball court and a thriving green house. Adjacent to the school is the public pavilion which includes an additional playground, tennis courts and barbeque facilities. Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School

Continued population decline presents a risk to maintaining the school, as it is essential to maintain student numbers to ensure the provision of teachers is feasible.

Should the population in town increase, there will be a need to ensure there are adequate resources at the school to provide educational support to the local residents.

The school at Burringurrah has approximately 60 students between pre-primary and high school level. Similarly in Burringurrah, should the population increase, the school will require additional resources to cater for greater enrolment numbers.

Public Open Space and Recreational Facilities Gascoyne Junction Pavilion Playground and Tennis Courts

Gascoyne Junction has two areas of public open space, the school oval and Federation Park, which cover an area of approximately 16,440 square metres.

Gascoyne Junction also has a pavillion which is frequently used for public and private events. The pavilion includes a gym and sporting courts. The pavilion is adjacent to Federation Park which also provides picnic facilities.

In addition to the formal public open space provided by the oval and Federation Park, there are passive recreation spaces and picnic areas provided along the Gascoyne River such as the Inggarda Yarning Spot and

Gascoyne Junction Oval

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72 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January opportunities include: opportunities within theShire withtheexisting population. These existing facilitiesandinvolvement community population islow, to enhance there isanopportunity permanent population. However whilstthecurrent resourcescommunity withintheShire isthelow forOne ofthemajordetermining factors limited accommodate events. theinfluxof during tourists would peakperiods to bebeneficialduring Junction Additional accommodation unitsinGascoyne fora senseofcommunity theShire. well promoted to encourage visitors aswell ascreate vital role intheShire’s andshould be tourism industry the uniqueofferings oftheShire. The events play a tourists from beyond theShire andexpose visitors to Gascoyne Dash. and Kickstarters The events attract Races, Australasian Junction LandorRaces Safari, Shire includingtheGascoyne Festival, River Music There are events anumberofcommunity heldin • Engagement Community Events and Festivals torisks beingmitigated. flood subject Road between theexisting pavilion andCarnarvon-Mullewa oval, expansion shouldbeconcentrated inthearea to expand thefacilitiesprovided at thepavilion and population increase anditisconsidered necessary theexisting population. Shouldthe to service areGascoyne considered Junction appropriate The current existingrecreational active facilitieswithin picnic area. • • •

throughout theShire; members e.g. van that mobilecraft canbeused Enabling access to groups community for allShire promoting group; thelocalcraft ontheShire’s groupcommunity portal website e.g. availablenetworks withintheShire through a Improved promotion groups ofcommunity and involvement.community e.g. Community Garden; Joint initiatives withthelocalschoolto facilitate e.g. computer lessons, yoga lessons; Facilitation for programs community of/support

to target funding and prioritise project work. to work. target project fundingandprioritise engagementcommunity strategy willassisttheShire initiatives.these community The development ofa Any population growth support would further • •

Community initiatives January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | and anofficer tomanagepoolcleaning. Investigate obtainingalifeguard for thelocalpool Bill paying facilitiesat and theCRC;

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Water

The southern part of Gascoyne Junction accesses wastewater on site via septic tanks or Aerobic water via bore extraction from a superficial aquifer Treatment Units. The lack of sewer may impact under the Gascoyne River that is then purified development of smaller lots in the future. through reverse osmosis. This infrastructure is managed and maintained by the Water Corporation, however is costly and the capacity is limited.

The water extracted from the river is extremely saline and at times turbid. Large volumes of water are lost through reverse osmosis to reach a standard that is potable.

Planning and management of the State’s water resources is the responsibility of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, which proclaims groundwater and surface water catchment areas to manage its use. Water reserve priority areas and protections zones exist in the Gascoyne Junction townsite, as shown in Figure 20. Land use and development in Shire should protect these resources.

Potable water is not accessible to residents on the north side of the river. Residents in this area access water supply by placing bores in the Gascoyne River Water sump at Gascoyne Junction tourist park and would then treat their water prior to consumption.

Water supply is a major constraint in the Shire and will be a determining factor in the growth of Gascoyne Junction. Future expansion of the townsite will be dependent on water source planning to ensure there is adequate resources to cater for the proposed development. Consultation with both the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Water Corporation will be required. Appropriate planning should be undertaken prior to zoning new land for development.

Burringurrah settlement does not have regularised water services. Services are provided by the Remote Areas Essential Service Program.

Wastewater

There are no reticulated sewer schemes in the Shire. All lots and development will need to manage

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Power supply in Gascoyne Junction is managed by Horizon Power via a series of diesel generators. Outside of the townsite, Horizon Power is not responsible for power supply.

The existing system is sufficient to cater for the current population and there is additional capacity in the overhead transmission lines. However preliminary discussion with Horizon Power indicates a potential need for additional generators should the population increase.

The local community members have suggested that the power supply in Gascoyne Junction is variable and inconsistent, which suggests there may be a need to review the existing infrastructure in the immediate future.

A backup generator was installed by the Shire at the Gascoyne Junction tourist precinct to accommodated additional loads generated by tourists in peak periods.

Burringurrah is serviced by the Remote Area Essential Service Program. The projected growth indicated in the Gascoyne Junction power station Layout Plan, suggests upgrades to on of the gensets. beneficial in reducing overall running costs of stations Any future rezoning of land for non-rural land uses will and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. require an assessment to determine whether there is capacity to meet the needs of the development. In addition, research could be undertaken to investigate sustainable alternatives to accessing The Shire would benefit from investigating alternative potable water. This would assist to support pastoral energy sources such as solar power. The Shire stations, livestock, townsites and settlements. experiences sunny conditions throughout much of the year and this could be capitalised on through the installation of solar panels, reducing the reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

The strategic plan for the Gascoyne Junction townsite proposes investigation areas which could result in a greater level of development in the townsite and in turn increase the demand on peak loads. The installation of solar panels is likely to generate more than half the necessary power supply for the townsite.

Use of solar panels on pastoral stations would be

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76 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January typical inregionaltypical areas. use, rather residents rely onbottledgas, whichis through theShire. This isnotaccessible for domestic natural gaspipelineruns The Dampierto Bunbury Gas may consider improved facilities. adequate for current andfuture demand. Any growth disposal whichismanagedby theShire andis maintains atipforGascoyne Junction solidwaste Waste Solid relevant equipment. the Shire, withsomestations already receiving the NBN isintheprocess ofbeingrolled outthroughout water suchasremotelyactivities stations. checking telecommunications access would assistinpastoral was alsoindicated thatIt improved to the Telstra broadband group. the Shire wishto pursuethis, requests canbemade Telstra hasnoplansto rollout ADSL,however should percent ofresponses were notstated. had internet accessed from theirdwelling and6.1 frominternet connection theirdwelling, 39.4percent Based onthe66responses received, 54.5%hadno The 2016Census collated data oninternet connections. these areas. in keytourist locations andalong theroads linking Ideally for safety, mobilereception would bedesirable safety whentravelling through theregion. routes whichwouldtransport significantly improve to improve provision alongkey opportunity service availability withintheShire.service There could bean townsites andnon-Telstra providers have limited to no to beprovided. islimited outsidethemain Service willcontinue Obligations, Universal services Service andwhilst andBurringurrah Junction Telstra maintains telecommunications withinGascoyne connections There iscurrently for additionalcapacity Telecommunications January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Gascoyne Junction Gascoyne Junction Telstra tower tip Gascoyne Junction

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.7 Land Use 4.7.2 Gascoyne Junction Townsite Gascoyne Junction is a low density townsite with most This strategy has divided the Shire into two key area - development concentrated on two streets within the the Rangelands and Gascoyne Junction townsite. town; Scott Street and Gregory Street. The townsite has developed in an orderly fashion, with similar land 4.7.1 Rural Land uses being concentrated together. The core of the townsite includes a variety of civic uses including Pastoralism is the main industry in the Shire covering the Shire offices, community resource centre, school, the majority of land. Given the dry arid conditions, telecommunications facilities and utilities. pastoral leases cover extensive areas to maximise opportunities to access food and water for livestock. Surrounding the core are the residential areas and tourist facilities. The housing style is relatively eclectic The pastoral leases expired in July 2015. The former however the neat streetscapes and well maintained Department of Lands proposed two lease renewal gardens create a cohesive character in the town. options. Option one was a lease with the same terms and conditions as the existing lease. Option two was a The development in town is single storey residential lease that is generally the same terms and conditions, dwellings. Most buildings within Gascoyne Junction however in a more modern language with additional are of a good quality, however some require replacing. conditions such as insurances and GST. Both options will allow for diversification under Division 5 – Permits, On the northern side of the river are large lot of the Land Administration Act 1997. residential. The lots are also used for local businesses and storage. For land affected by pastoral leases, where uses or development do not fall within the pastoral lease, Some light and service industrial uses are located in the lessees can apply for diversification permits through southern part of the town. the Pastoral Lands Board. This could include uses such as eco-tourism. Typically, works that are for Approximately 1.2 kilometres south of the town is the pastoral purposes would not require a permit from the Woodgamia community. The community contains Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. approximately seven houses however has not been classified as an Aboriginal Community underState Planning Policy 3.2. The community is generally serviced by Gascoyne Junction. The buildings at Woodgamia were in good condition, however over time may require replacing or upgrading.

Figure 21 illustrates the existing land uses within the townsite.

Three land use options were considered by the community and the Shire for managing the growth of the townsite. These options were used to guide what land use zones and reservations would be appropriate for the townsite in the local planning scheme.

In all three options, future expansion of the townsite was proposed to be on the southern side of the river.

Rural land uses

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy This is directly related to access to services. Expansion should only be considered on the north side of the river if services are connected and a safe crossing is provided over the Gascoyne River. The three options are discussed briefly below and more details are provided in Appendix A.

Option 1 - Option 1 proposes four land use categories for the townsite , those being settlement, business, residential and rural/residential. This option allows for flexibility of land uses, however there are some risks that it could result in ad hoc development and land conflicts.

Option 2 - Option 2 proposes a commercial hub around Gascoyne Junction town centre the civic core supported by residential around the centre. Industrial uses are concentrated to the south. Option 2 proposes seven land use categories.

Option 3 - Option 3 proposes a residential core surrounded by commercial uses, providing a buffer between the residential and industrial uses to the south. Option 3 proposes eight land use categories.

The preferred option for Gascoyne Junction is option 1, which proposes simple land use categories. The benefit of this option is that it will allow sufficient flexibility to enable the Shire to consider a range of land uses throughout the townsite without being too restricted by specific zonings.

As noted there may be a potential for future land use conflicts to occur. If development begins to occur that is considered to result in conflicting land uses, it would Industrial uses in Gascoyne Junction be recommended that the Shire consider developing a local planning policy that provides an additional level of detail on land use interfaces or alternatively a scheme amendment could be undertaken to create more land use zones.

Gascoyne Junction tourist precinct petrol station

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80 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January The Layout Plan consists ofapproximately 100 to ensure orderly andproper planningofanarea. local planningscheme, theintent oftheLayout Plan is Aboriginal Lands Trust for a99year lease. Similarto a Aboriginal Corporationthe Burringurrah from the framework for thecommunity. The landisleasedto LayoutBurringurrah Plan No. 2provides theplanning links to the townsite. hasmany andthecommunity by Gascoyne Junction domestic houses. The isgenerally community serviced andcontainssouth ofGascoyne seven Junction Woodgamia is located approximately 1.2 kilometres Woodgamia Aboriginal Community isclassifiedasasettlement underS Burringurrah Shire, and Burringurrah Woodgamia, however only There are two Aboriginal communities withinthe 4.7.3 AboriginalCommunities Planning Policy 3.2. Policy Planning

tate tate this. existing Layout Plan could beamendedto incorporate to facilitateprovides tourism uses. theopportunity The The proximity to Augustus, Mount ofBurringurrah usesandpublicutilities.industrial and youth centre, recreation spaces, commercial uses, residential lots, usesincludingaschool community January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

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The Shire contains two National Parks within its boundaries, those being the Kennedy Range and Mount Augustus.

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82 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January • • • • Tourism • • • • • • • • Infrastructure 4.8.1 WholeofShire Opportunities matters could beaddressed. of. Shouldfuture fundingbeavailable someofthese byto the Shire, beactioned butmatters to beaware community. mattersThey are that need notnecessary raised consultation during withtheShire andthe andconstraints haveThese opportunities been tunities and development andexpansion. for development andconstraints that willlimit haveGascoyne Junction, bothopportunities The Shire andmore specificallythe townsite of Constraints 4.8

Ecotourism onstations. Paraburdoo, andtheCoral Coast. Karinjini Meekatharra, the Shire includingCarnarvon, Create from theShire linkages to areas beyond visitors to theregion. Develop at Augustus anairstrip Mount to increase Kennedy Range. Increase tourist facilitiesat Augustus Mount and enable remote monitoring ofstations. Improvements to would internet connections routes. Improve mobilereception alongmajortransport Energy Shire’ withsustainableenergy supply. Investigate developing theShire asa ‘Clean Investigate grants for solarpanels. and North West Coastal Hwy. Improve road from networks Augustus Mount Augustus andParaburdoo. Improve andbitumiseroad between Mount andMeekatharra. Junction Improve andbitumiseroad between Gascoyne mine) andGlenburgh Burringurrah Gascoyne Junction, Augustus,major assets(Mount KennedyRange, Improve road between theShire’s networks

Oppor • Infrastructure 4.8.2 WholeofShire Constraints • • • • • • Other • • • Other • Tourism • •

January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | limited intheShire. phoneandtelecommunicationsMobile are forIncome localgovernment Potential industries. goldandfracking Junction. ofGascoyne north site 170kilometres Mine at Burringurrah. Employment opportunities Glenburgh goldmine. Steel fabrication industry. medical facilities. food, water, accommodation, internet and intheregionLimited includingpetrol, services expensive. ofgoods Isolation makestransportation Attraction andretention ofstaff. tourists. Distances between areas candiscourage Access to water isdifficultintheShire. oftheroads areMajority unsealed.

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy 4.8.3 Gascoyne Junction Opportunities 4.8.4 Gascoyne Junction Constraints

Land Uses Infrastructure

• Interest from elderly and retirees to move to • No water supply north of the river. town. • Water is limited. • More residential lots. • Flood risks reduce accessibility between the • Some industrial lots. north and south side of the River. • Flood risks and the impacts it has on insurances. Infrastructure • Power supply fluctuates and needs upgrading.

• Build a bridge over the river. Community Infrastructure • Airstrip on the north side of the river. • Solar farm. • No permanent police presence in town. • Solar panels on the tavern. • No doctor in town. • Alternative energy and water supply research • Cemetery is in a flood risk area. capabilities. • Lack of emergency services.

Community Infrastructure Tourism

• Expand function and activities undertaken at the • The new tourist facilities have less accommodation CRC. than the old pub and is sometimes at capacity. • Increase community groups and involvement. • Storage facilities at pavilion for local craft group. Other • Website portal to promote local community groups. • Power station site is a known contaminated site. • Computer and yoga lessons. • Attraction and retention of staff. • Cost of relocation is too high. Tourism • Noise at the school from the generator. • Water adjacent to the river is too salty for growing • Utilise the river as an attraction. vegetables. • Develop a shop where local goods can be sold • Noise travels easily in the Shire. in town. • Observation area with points of interest and distances. • More tourist accommodation. • Guided tours on the river/kayaks. • Dirt bike tracks.

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86 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January the planningframework. and thosewhichare broader matters notmanagedby those issuesthat are related to theplanningframework Strategy. The issuesdiscussedbelow includeboth by astrategy identified in Oneofthis oraction Part response. The Strategic responses are eachenabled Each issueincludesananalysis andastrategic • • • • • • • been broken down into seven keycategories. could hinder development. The issuesbelow have however italsohighlights theissuesthat exist which exist intheShire to encourage sustainablegrowth, This that strategy highlights alltheopportunities 5.0 Population andHousing

close proximity to eachother. small andlandusesare within Shire. The settlement areas are reticulated sewer schemesinthe the water mains. There isno access to potablewater through Parts oftheShire donothave relocate to Gascoyne Junction. available for thosewhowishto There is limited housingsupply low. is aging andschoolenrolments are population growth, thepopulation The Shire no isexperiencing Issue Land uses Infrastructure Traffic and transport Cultural environment Physical environment Economy andemployment Population andhousing ANALYSIS ISSUES OFKEY consider appropriate buffer separations. upgrade Newplannedareas to services. should to consider an settlements may beanopportunity Shire. Potential future expansion ofthe There available are throughout limited services the associatedrisks withflooding. and need to consider theavailability ofservices accommodate newdevelopment. Newlotswill areas willneedto beinvestigated that can Once theexisting lotsare developed, new built houses. however there isonlyasmallnumberofexisting There are existing undeveloped lotsintown which makeitdifficult new to attract residents. The Shire haslimited employment opportunities Discussion Gascoyne Junction housing Gascoyne Junction Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School Gascoyne Junction January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary |

community. health ofthelocal To enhance thepublic residential expansion. town appropriate for Identify landwithinthe . opportunities generate employment Identify mechanismsto Strategy

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Issue Discussion Strategy There are limited diverse The Shire’s employment is predominantly in the Support ongoing employment opportunities in the pastoral industry. There may be risks associated pastoral activities. Shire. with this if there are changes in the market or climate conditions that impact on productivity. Enable the consideration of a Notwithstanding this, pastoral activities should range of employment continue and supported. opportunities. Support the development the tourism industry. Promote station stays within the Shire. Changes to climatic conditions Changes in climate will increase temperatures, Enable pastoralists to in the Shire may decrease the decrease rainfall and increase pests and weeds. respond to change and productivity of the pastoral lands. This could reduce productive land and create diversify their land. harder conditions for livestock. There are limited facilities at major Mount Augustus and the Kennedy Range are Promote tourism within tourist destinations to encourage major draw cards for the region, however limited the Shire. tourists to stay longer. facilities including accommodation, shops, cafes, Support Indigenous air strips etc, limits the length of time which tourism industry at visitors may stay. Mount Augustus. Support small tourism ventures. Promote local community groups and activities. Tourists may be hesitate to travel The Shire has a well maintained road network, Support the tourism due to road conditions and/or however this is not adequately promoted and as industry through isolation. result, there is a potential loss in tourists. improvements to the road network and telecommunications The Shire is isolated and lack of mobile reception facilities. can be a concern to those travelling the region. The development of the mining Whilst mining does create new employment Identify opportunities industry may not significantly opportunities, mine sites are also relatively self for the Shire to contribute to sustainable sufficient. The fly in fly out nature of the industry capitalise on the potential mining population and economic growth does not contribute to sustainable population industry presence to in the Shire. growth. Depending on the location of the mine, capture and retain the positive economic benefits in townsites may positive economic not be as significant as expected. returns.

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88 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Physical Environment Issue Shire. movementimpact throughout the climaticExtreme conditions can may require protection. flora andfaunaintheShire that There are anumberofspecies drinking water intheShire.drinking There are limited sources of renewable energy supplies. supply andincrease costs ofnon- Climate changemay reduce water Discussion can become from disconnected themaintown site. river sideofthe floodperiods,during thenorthern is low enoughto allow movement over it, however accessed by crossing theRiver. GenerallytheRiver sideoftheriver areaddition dwellings onthenorth located withincloseproximity to theRiver. In cancausedamageto buildings Gascoyne Junction, throughout theShire. Flooding, in particularly extreme weather events cancausesevere flooding The Shire to climate, hasasemi-arid arid however the landscape. considered whenproposing significant changes to developmentnecessarily restrict butwillneedto be agreements. The presence ofthesespecieswillnot under theEPBCAct, fauna andmigratory WC Act There are various flora andfaunaintheShire listed for thetownsite inthefuture. protected to ensure adequate potablewater supply area islocated andshouldbe inGascoyne Junction waterThe onlyproclaimed source publicdrinking Potable water accessed isprimarily from bores. costs. areas where costs canbehighdueto transport energy sources inremote intheShire, particularly There may beaneedto investigate newwater and energy, butincrease costs dueto theirscarcity. access resources suchaswater andnon-renewable Climate changemay notonlyreduce to theability January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Strategy River. over theGascoyne Facilitate safe crossing townsite. the Gascoyne Junction offloodingon impacts to minimise the Identify opportunities of flora andfauna. ensure theprotection Identify mechanismsto protected. the area to be source to determine water the drinking Identify theextent of sources. alternative water forms ofenergy and to access sustainable Identify mechanisms

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Issue Discussion Strategy Locally heritage listed properties Proposed changes and works to properties Identify properties in currently do not have adequate included in the State Register of Heritage Places the Shire that require protection mechanisms. are required to be referred to the Heritage Council heritage protection. for advice, in accordance with the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. However locally listed properties are protected through mechanisms under the town planning scheme. The lack of an existing scheme means some properties may not have sufficient protection.

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90 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Traffic and Transport to visit. Remote tourists sites are difficult isdifficult. purposes Access to theShire for emergency promoted. areattractions notadequately and surrounding townsites and between theShireThe linkages significant between locations. extensive andtravel timescanbe The Shire’s road is network Issue Shire ofUpper Gascoyne road network tourist numbersto theregion. improved at Augustus airstrips Mount to increase restricted. There to develop are opportunities to access theregion viatheroad are network tourists, however thosetourists that are unable Areas Augustus suchasMount are frequented by maintained intheregion. and itisvitalthat are landingstrips available and by theRoyal Flyingis serviced Services Doctor remote areas for purposes. emergency The region to gainaccessbe problematic to whentrying mostly to theregion viaunsealedroads. This can toDue theisolated nature oftheShire, access is Shire. encouraged increased movement through the andtheCoral Coast) Meekatharra to Karinjini, and thesurrounding region (includingParaburdoo/ to highlight linksbetween theShire opportunities visitorsattract to theregion. However there are The Shire’s isolation makesitchallenging to routes may assistto reduce travel times. predominantly unsealed. andmore Sealed direct The Shire sparseandtheroad isfairly are networks Discussion January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | Augustus viaaircraft. Enable access to Mount Service. Doctor by theRoyal Flying the Shire to enableuse throughoutairstrips Ensure well maintained Augustus andKarijini. link between Mount Facilitate amore direct network. road thepriority Seal Shire. movement through the to facilitate efficient routes to beupgraded Identify keyaccess Strategy

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Issue Discussion Strategy There are limited community The low permanent population base makes it Ensure flexibility in the services available in the Shire e.g challenging to support certain services. The Shire’s planning framework to doctors. CRC provides a multi-purpose function and there allow consideration of are opportunities to incorporate additional services a range of land uses. here, should they be sustainable and appropriately managed. Whilst there is no issue with the There are essential services located in the Gascoyne Protect land identified location of most services, the land Junction townsite. These should be protected. for essential services. uses should be protected. There is no permanent police The low permanent population makes it difficult to Ensure efficient presence in Gascoyne Junction justify the need for a permanent police presence responses to and police responses are not time in Gascoyne Junction. In emergency situations, the emergency situations. efficient. first port of call is Burringurrah, despite Carnarvon being geographically closer. Access to potable water in the In Gascoyne Junction potable water is accessed Ensure adequate water Shire is limited. from the Gascoyne River, however the high salinity supply in the Gascoyne levels in the water requires treatment via reverse Junction townsite osmosis. Access to the treated water is not available on the north side of town. Through the remainder of the Shire, access to potable water is via bores however this is also limited. Power supply may not be sufficient The existing power station in Gascoyne Junction Ensure adequate if the Gascoyne Junction townsite is sufficient to cater for the existing population energy supply for the was to expand. however any growth in town would require Gascoyne Junction upgrades to the existing system. There are townsite. opportunities to investigate upgrades or use of alternative energy sources including solar power. There is limited mobile reception The isolation and the small population of the Improve throughout the Shire and it is Shire has resulted in limited access to efficient telecommunications in typically limited to one service telecommunications facilities. Improvements in the Shire. provider. telecommunications would assist to improve safety on major road networks and assist to improve the efficiency of the pastoral industry.

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92 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Land Uses uses shouldbeprotected. theland location ofmostservices, Whilst there isnoissuewiththe that are currently notrequired. onerous processes andprocedures planning schemewillresult in implementation ofalocal There isaconcern that the Issue Junction townsiteJunction may belimited. expansion oftheGascoyne availability, toDue limited service Industrial usesinGascoyne Junction Industrial application ofreserves. townsiteJunction shouldbe protected through the intheGascoyneLand for essential services inpastoralensure areas. easyuse, particularly provide soundyet simpleplanningprovisions to previously notthere. The aimoftheschemeisto works onpastoral stations that was to undertaking a schemewilladdanadditionallayer ofcomplexity and there are potential concerns that implementing The Shire hasnever hadatown planningscheme Discussion the area iscapableofbeingdeveloped. to determinewould whether needto beundertaken risk assessments studiesandflood land capability availability inthetownsite, toDue limited service the townsite suggestsareas for future expansion. townsite,Gascoyne Junction thestrategic planfor Whilst there are some existing vacant lotsinthe

January 2018| Local Planning StrategyJanuary | the scheme. in flexibility Maintain within thescheme. planning provisions onerous Minimise Strategy townsite expansion. Identify landfor future the localcommunity. land usesthat support and essential services Protect landfor

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Local planning strategies can be prepared concurrently with local planning schemes and provide the long term vision for the area to which they apply.

Local planning strategies can be amended in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

This local planning strategy can be reviewed as considered necessary by the Shire and will be revised as part of the preparation of any new local planning scheme.

Local planning schemes are to be reviewed every five years in accordance with thePlanning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. This is important to ensure that the provisions of the scheme are still current and that planning matters are being appropriately managed. As this strategy recommends a scheme which is flexible with minimal provisions, it will particularly important for the Shire to determine whether a flexible scheme is managing planning matters adequately. Outback Pathways signage

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94 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 2018 Planning Strategy |January APPENDIX A - Gascoyne Junction townsiteAPPENDIX A-Gascoyne Junction expansion options APPENDICES Gascoyne River January 2018 ILocal Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy APPENDIX A - Gascoyne Junction townsite expansion options

The following outlines potential three options for uses could be considered in the areas, maximising the townsite expansion and land use planning. opportunity for investment.

Option 1 The issue with this option is that the town already exhibits more intricacies in the land use locations than Option 1 proposes four simple land use classifications. what is illustrated in this option. Ideally it would be The purpose of these simple land use classifications better to focus certain commercial uses in a core, with would be to enable as much flexibility to facilitate larger scale industrial uses on the fringe of town. As a development. The land use classifications provide high result, this option may result in ad hoc development level guidance for where commercial and residential and exhibits the potential for land use conflicts where activity should be focussed, but a broad number of industrial uses may abut residential uses.

Figure 25: Gascoyne Junction Land Use Map Option 1

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96 | Shire ofUpperGascoyne |Local 2018 Planning Strategy |January Figure 26:Gascoyne JunctionLandUseMap Option2 planning where acommercial by core issupported The of amore optionreflects centre style modern abutting theairstrip. ofthetownuses are proposed portion inthesouthern the civiccore withresidential usesadjacent. Industrial Option 2looksat developing acommercial hubaround Option 2 provisions. which could bemanagedthrough theschemeorpolicy and any adjacent commercial areas andindustrial appropriate between theresidential interface areas Street.Gregory There willbeaneedto maintain an intoa statement town entry alongPimbee and Road existing core to create andprovides theopportunity a fringing residential area. This optionbuildsonthe January 2018 ILocal Planning StrategyJanuary |

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References Appendices Part 2 - Background Information & Analysis Part 1 - The Strategy Option 3 A logical approach to development, particularly in a small town, is to focus development initially in the Option 3 proposes a residential and civic core, giving core and build outwards. The downfall of this option is the plan a strong community focus. The core is then that in order to support this much residential growth, surrounded by commercial uses to support the core, as the commercial uses need to be established first to well as providing a buffer between the residential and generate employment. This option assumes population industrial areas. growth before commercial growth.

Figure 27: Gascoyne Junction Land Use Map Option 3

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