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List of tables ADVERTISING Mayor’s foreword 3 Table 1: Infrastructure strategic action plan 18 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Local Table 2: Residential land availability 19 Planning Strategy certified for Executive summary 4 advertising on 24 January 2012. Table 3: Potential residential yield/lots 20 Signed for and on behalf of the 1 Background to the Table 4: Social Strategic Action Plan 26 Western Australian Planning City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder 5 Commission. Table 5: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder visitor summary 28 2 Strategic maps 9 Table 6: Purpose of visit to Kalgoorlie-Boulder 28 Table 7: Top three visitor accommodation types 29 an officer of the Commission duty authorised by the Commission 3 Strategic direction 10 Table 8: Room occupancy rate 29 (pursuant to the Planning and Table 9: Economic strategic action plan 32 Development Act 2005) 4 Local planning 12 Table 10: Environment strategic action plan 36 Date______4.1 Infrastructure 12 Table 11: Hannans planning area 38 4.2 Social 18 Table 12: Karlkurla planning area development 39 ADOPTED 4.3 Economic 25 Table 13: Piccadilly planning area development 40 4.4 Environment 31 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Table 14: Kalgoorlie planning area development 41 hereby adopts the Local Planning Table 15: Boulder planning area development 42 Strategy, at the Ordinary meeting 5 Planning Area Development 35 of the Council held on______Table 16: South Boulder planning area development 43 the day of 20______6 State, regional and Table 17: O’Connor planning area development 44 local planning context 44 Table 18: West Kalgoorlie planning area development 45 6.1 State planning context 44 MAYOR Table 19: State Planning Policies 48 6.2 Regional planning framework 49 Table 20: General development controls 50 6.3 Local planning framework 51 Table 21: Residential development controls 50 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Table 22: Industrial/Commercial development controls 50 7 Priority projects regional and local 53 Table 23: Priority projects for Kalgoorlie-Boulder 55 ENDORSEMENT 8 Community consultation 57 Table 24: Priority projects for Goldfields-Esperance Region 56

Endorsed by the 9 References 58 Western Australian Planning List of figures Commission on 9 July 2013. Figure 1: Local government area 8 10 Appendices 61 Figure 2: Country of birth by persons 9

an officer of the Commission duty Figure 3: Population growth scenario 9 authorised by the Commission (pursuant to the Planning and Figure 4: Industry of employment of Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents 10 Development Act 2005) Figure 5: State Planning Framework 53 Date______

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2 Mayor’s foreword Executive summary

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has prepared this and a place that people are proud to call home. In The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Local Planning The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s LPS has been prepared Local Planning Strategy to enable delivery of the our attempt to achieve this, we must not lose sight Strategy, hereon referred to as the LPS is the framework in plain English and endeavours to be user-friendly, community’s vision of shaping Kalgoorlie-Boulder to of continuing to protect our extractive resources and document for local planning and the strategic refraining from the use of planning jargon. To ensure be a place where people choose to live, work, and our unique heritage assets, whilst at the same time foundation for the City’s future Town Planning Scheme the strategy is comprehensible, it has been structured play, now and in the future. Together, we as a City diversifying local industry and commerce. No.02. Its purpose is to engage with the community in the following format: must strive to meet this vision, whilst ensuring not to to establish the 20 year strategic direction which will I am confident that • By way of introduction, the scene is set by examining impede future growth, nor compromise our unique help develop a vibrant, unique, diverse and dynamic the City has a bright the city’s background, its demographics and natural environment and our renowned assets of city that provides a high quality of life for all. future ahead and I strategic maps of the city that highlight key areas mining and tourism. To achieve our community’s thank the Kalgoorlie- The LPS provides a clear statement of the overall of interest; vision, this document sets out a number of strategic Boulder community strategic land use management and planning directions and achievable actions that will guide for participating in objectives for the City upon which to make planning the City’s future decision making. The consultative • This leads on to the visionary section, outlining the the development of decisions and drive future land use planning. This approach taken in the creation of this Strategy will City’s vision for the future and how it intends to the Local Planning includes consideration of State Government and be carried forward in future planning, to provide the achieve this; Strategy to ensure regional bodies’ strategic objectives, together with community with both ownership and responsibility in we can achieve major infrastructure projects, targets and overall shaping our future city. The recommendations of this • Following this, is the identification of the major issues this vision. directions. strategy will ultimately be administered through the affecting the city’s future and how together we as creation of a new Town Planning Scheme for the city. The LPS examines four main planning themes: society, a community can tackle them; Today we are a rapidly growing modern city that infrastructure, environment and economy. Each must cater for the needs of a culturally diverse and theme delves into specific strategies which aim to • The next section divides the city into individual youthful community. To accommodate for the needs ensure the City’s strategic directions are translated planning areas based on geographic location, of the current and future generations of our city, we into positive planning outcomes for the current and and discusses the future objectives and planning must provide meaningful employment opportunities, future generations of our community. considerations for each area; a clean and healthy environment, affordable housing Users of this document should be mindful that the LPS is not a zoning document, nor is it the intention of this • This is followed by an outline of the City’s external strategy to determine zoning outcomes for individual influences such as State and regional infrastructure City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, sites. Rather, the intent is to provide the rationale for projects and policies; giving an overview of the future zoning decisions, supported by sound research, policy context in which the LPS has been shaped. Mayor Ron Yuryevich current data and local knowledge. • The LPS then wraps up with a summary on how the City has engaged with the local community throughout this process.

3 4 1 Background to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder 1.1 Setting the scene 1.2 Demographics

City Demographics Kalgoorlie was born from humble City population: 30,842 beginnings, when in 1893 Irish prospector (1.4% of WA population) Patrick (Paddy) Hannan discovered Growth rate: 1.8% (or approximately gold after briefly stopping to replace 567 people per year) the cast shoe of one of his horses. Whilst Estimated residential 40,6946 replacing the cast shoe of his horse, population: Paddy discovered small traces of gold at Mount Charlotte, sparking the Estimated FIFO and 9,852 transient workers: biggest gold rush in Western Australia’s history1. Within ten years of Paddy’s Male: 16,132 find, Kalgoorlie, originally named Female: 14,710 ‘Hannans Find’, grew to a population Indigenous: 2,085 of approximately 30,000 people2. Not long after Paddy’s find in 1893, miners Unemployment rate: 4.3% (in comparison to 5.6% Australia wide) went in search of other gold deposits, Full time 11,409 (70.2%, in comparison to WA 60.7%) discovering the famous ‘Golden Mile’. employment rate: This find led to the creation of Boulder. Median age: 31 years (Children 0-14 years made up 23.5%, Since the discovery of gold, a variety over 65 years made of local government entities have up 5.4%) played a significant role in the Local government area: 95, 575.1 km² (Largest City in Australia by evolution of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Two area size) years after Hannans find, the first local Distance from Capital: 596 km or 6 hours and 40 minutes government of Kalgoorlie Municipal Council was formed. This was followed Source: ABS Census Data 2011 (Significant Urban Area) by Boulder Municipal Council in 1897. Other significant dates in the history of Housing Statistics local government include Boulder and No. Occupied Private 9,818 Kalgoorlie municipalities becoming Dwellings: Town Councils, and Kalgoorlie Roads Unoccupied Private 1,159 Board becoming a Shire Council in Dwellings: 1961. Eight years later on the 1 July, 1969 the Town of Boulder was amalgamated Occupied Private Dwellings 81% separate houses, Figure 1: Local government area type: 9.6% semi-detached, row/terrace/ into the Shire of Kalgoorlie, which was townhouse, renamed Shire of Boulder. This brings 6.5% flats/units/apartments and 2.6% other dwellings. us to the local government of today, The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder covers an area when on the 1 February 1989, the Shire of 95,575 km² and is located in south-east of Boulder and the Town of Kalgoorlie Western Australia. In terms of distance, the Occupied Private Dwellings 16.5% owned outright, amalgamated to form the City of city is located approximately 594 kilometres tenure: 41.9% owned with mortgage and 38.4 % 3 rented. Kalgoorlie-Boulder . east of Perth, and 390 kilometres north of Today, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a bustling Esperance4. The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Average number bedrooms 3.2 per dwelling: regional centre with a range of Western Australia’s largest inland settlement essential community facilities. The city with a population of 30,842 people as of 20115. Household type: 73% family households, 22.3% single person households, has a strong sense of community pride, Geographically the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder 4.7% group households. is passionate about its sporting culture is the largest city in Australia, and the third Source: ABS 2011 Census Data, Kalgoorlie-Boulder (Significant Urban Area) and is proud of its unique Indigenous largest in the world. In fact, the city is so vast and non-Indigenous cultural heritage. it extends as far east as the South Australian The city’s rich mining history and its border. Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located within Goldfields-Esperance remnants of yesteryear is a major the Goldfields-Esperance Region, the largest tourism drawcard. of the nine Western Australian regions. The Demographics city is bounded by the Shire of Dundas to the Goldfields-Esperance 59,791 (Kalgoorlie-Boulder made up of south; the Shire of Coolgardie to the west; and population: 51.5% of the region) the Shire of Menzies to the north. Regional population growth 0.9% (2006-2011) rate: Median age: 32.2 years 4Source: Google Maps 2012 5Source: ABS 2011 Census Data, Kalgoorlie-Boulder (Significant Gross Regional Product: $12.3 Billion (between 2010/2011) Urban Area) 6KPMG, ‘Analysis of the Changing Resident Profile of Australia’s Mining product: $8.8 Billion (between 2010/2011) Mining Communities Unemployment rate: 4.7% 1Source: Wealth and Wildcats, Raymond Radclyffe Source: Goldfields-Esperance Development Plan 2011-2021 2Source: Population of Western Australia, National Library of Australia 3Source: WA Electoral Commission, 2003 5 6 1.3 City’s ethnicity Figure 3: Population growth scenario

Australian’s made up approximately 66% of the largest percentage of 11.78%. People of Indigenous total population of the city with the second highest decent totalled 2,085, which made up 6.7% of the nationality originating from New Zealand, comprising city population. The statistics tell us that 72.7% of the 2050 52,964 8.05%. People born from other countries not mentioned population originate from Australia, whether they are in Figure 2 account for 5.7%, whilst people who did Indigenous or non-Indigenous. The remainder of the 2031 42,182 not state a country of origin comprised the second population of 27.3% were born in another country. 2021 36,512 2016 33,677 Figure 2: Country of birth by persons 2011 30,842 2006 28,242 2,085 Indigenous 2001 28,201 3,636 Not stated 1996 28,087 United Kingdom 986 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 South Africa 640 Phillippines 420 New Zealand 2,484 Figure 4: Industry of employment of Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents Ireland 110 India 278 China 122 Australia 20,350 30 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 25 20 % 15 1.4 Population growth 2006

For the 10 year period from 1996 to 2006 the city These statistics do not account for fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) 2011 10 experienced an average growth rate of 0.5% per or transient workers as the figures sourced from the annum7. Within the 5 year period from 2006 to 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) do not account 5 this rate increased to 1.8% per annum8. This equates for this cohort; therefore it should be assumed that the to an approximate increase of 567 people each year. population figures would be much higher. To give us Using this growth rate it can be assumed that by 2016, an indication of what this figure may be KPMG recently 0 the City’s population will reach 33,677, and by 2021 released a report on behalf of the Minerals Council of the population is anticipated to reach 36,516. Within Australia, which includes some demographical data Retail Trade Construction the twenty year (2031) scope of this strategy, the on Kalgoorlie-Boulder. This comprises of an estimated Manufacturing Other Services Wholesale Trade population is expected to be 42,182. Looking forward residential population figure of 40,694 for 20119. For Mining - Oil & Gas Education & Training to 2050; the city population has the potential to reach the purpose of the LPS however, this analysis is based 52,964 people. on the 2011 ABS Census data simply because of the Arts & Recreation Services Health Care & Social Assistance Public Administration & Safety Financial & Insurance ServicesAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing AccomodationTransport, & PostalFood Services & Warehousing unpredictability of FIFO statistics. Administrative & Support Services Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services Inadequately described / not stated Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services Professional, Scienti c & Technical Services Information Media & Telecommunications

7Source: ABS: Census of Population and Housing: Selected Characteristics for Urban Centres, Australia, 1996 8Source: ABS: National Regional Profile: Kalgoorlie/Boulder City 9Source: KPMG, ‘Analysis of the Changing Resident Profile of Australia’s Mining 7 Communities. 8 2. Strategic maps Entire local government area

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The strategic direction for the City is focused on the The community’s vision is: diversification of industry and playing a major role as the principal service hub for commercial, industrial, “A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Infrastructure agricultural and mining activities. The City aims to maintain its standing as a dynamic regional centre that is a place of choice with a proud history and a high quality of life, striving Transport to be the most successful city in regional Western to live, work and play, Australia, whilst at the same time complimenting the Utilities success of neighbouring regional towns. now and in the future.”

Social Residential Cultural heritage Community services

Economic Extractive and primary industries 2.1. Strategic goals Tourism Identify infrastructure needs and effectively integrate land use and infrastructure planning; Facilitate development to be of best management practice; Industry Provide a variety of residential lifestyle opportunities; Commerce Promote awareness and recognition of the city’s significant Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural heritage; Encourage the revitalisation and beautification of existing urban areas; Promote our vibrant tourism opportunities and attract more visitors to the city; Generate employment opportunities that address the needs of the community; Environment Promote the development of the Kalgoorlie City Centre and Boulder Town Centre as the commercial Natural resources and social hubs of the region; Encourage economic growth and diversification of industry whilst maintaining a clean, safe and Land use management healthy environment; Recognise, protect and enhance the unique environmental character of the City; Bush fire Ensure appropriate location of development to avoid land use conflicts; Sustainability Lobby the State and Federal Government to fast track the development of the Intermodal Transport Hub and the North West Highway Bypass;

13 14 3. Local planning issues Aviation The Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport is owned and managed future industrial/service distribution areas to the airport, by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Upgrades to the it would be advisable to consider the development terminal building were recently completed to help of ‘air-side access’ industrial and commercial sites on alleviate congestion during peak periods. land to the south of the current airport land. There are some concerns over the location of the airport, In 2007, Rehbein AOS Airport Consulting was both in terms of future development of the surrounding commissioned by Council to prepare an updated set areas and the airport/runway itself. The existing airport of noise contours for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport site allows for the extension of the runway from 2000 for the year 202711 For the purpose of this LPS, it is metres to 2500 metres, which would be sufficient to recommended that the status quo remains in terms accommodate the A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft of existing regulations in the TPS regarding buildings without any restrictions. In addition, the planned affected by aircraft. However should any extension to future incorporation of land currently occupied by the the airport be considered, these regulations will need Boulder Golf Course would create the potential for the to be revised as well as carrying out the necessary runway to be extended to 3500 metres which would noise and ambience studies to investigate potential 3.1 Transport be sufficient to support the expansion of the airport. impacts this would have upon neighbouring and future Given the close proximity of the existing and possible residential areas.

Rail Road Option 1: Existing railway corridor rationalisation Existing North-North West railway corridor In terms of road usage, there is a consensus that travel times and distances need to This alignment is based on The railway line through the centre of town was Depending on the outcomes of the rail alignment be reduced in order to improve the overall safety of the road network and to prevent the 1999 Kalgoorlie-Structure historically used as rail yards, together with loading and study, the existing NNW railway corridor which runs congestion as population levels continue to grow. There are a number of key projects Plan. It includes the extension unloading facilities. These yards are predominantly through the urban area may be removed. If this were which have been outlined in the infrastructure action plan below which will help to of Anzac Drive to the western concentrated in West Kalgoorlie. The railway reserve to occur, the existing land adjacent to this corridor will achieve this objective including the construction of a proposed NW transport corridor. side of the Western Australia is now much wider than that which is required to be disposed of for future urban purposes. Rifle Association (WARA) site, Kalgoorlie-Boulder has efficient heavy haulage routes to the east and south-west accommodate the existing rail line. The Public where it diverts towards the Inter-modal freight facilities that largely avoid the urban area. There currently is no such route around the north- Transport Authority (PTA) currently owns land surplus Great Eastern Highway and western side of the urban area. A bypass around the western edge of the city has to their requirements (refer to appendix A) and will Kalgoorlie-Boulder is strategically placed on the continues around the North been proposed by Main Roads WA, in liaison with the City and other key stakeholders. dispose of the railway zoned land between Throssell regional transport corridor, with both the road and West boundary of the city and Maritana Street for future urban purposes, the rail networks converging at Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The Three options for this have been identified (shown on map 2) and are summarised specific uses for which will be decided through in the possibility and location of an intermodal transport hub briefly to the right: new Town Planning Scheme and in consultation with will be determined by the findings of the State Portlink The more favourable option for Main Roads is Option 1 however the City has the PTA. Inland Freight Corridor Development Plan Study (due to Option 2: concerns regarding the impact this would have upon the proposed ‘Noisy and be completed in December 2013) which will examine The City’s existing scheme map Potential rail line realignment hard-to-locate Sports Precinct’ (discussed under 4.3.3.4). This is the only suitable the possible rail and road alignment options, as well shows the alignment of Anzac site identified for the relocation of the Kalgoorlie Rifle Range and the co-location In terms of rail infrastructure, the Department of Planning as analysing the operation and technical feasibility of Drive and the future Proposed of ‘noisy sports,’ therefore efforts to achieve minimal disruption to this site need state that future growth in rail traffic in Kalgoorlie is an this intermodal transport facility in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. NW transport corridor road to be made in conjunction with the plans for the Proposed NW transport corridor inevitable consequence of expansion of the mining Parkeston has been previously documented as a similar to option 2. It proposes construction. With this in mind, the City’s preferred route is Option 3 which avoids industry and continued growth in interstate freight10. probable location for the intermodal transport hub; the introduction of a bypass conflictions with this site. This increase in mining will ultimately increase the however the City acknowledges that the Portlink road from the existing Great demand for transport infrastructure to support both Feasibility Study will ultimately decide the location of With the continued development of the Kalgoorlie Business Park together with a Eastern Highway towards the road and rail haulage as well as inter and intra modal the hub. Notwithstanding, investigations should be proposal for additional industrial zoned land to the south and south-west, there will North West portion of the city transfer of bulk minerals and consumables and general undertaken to locate the hub in the airport environs. be increased pressure on Anzac Drive. freight. East-West rail freight movements throughout Furthermore, there will be increased traffic movement in northern parts of the the city are also expected to increase, with the urban area as development proceeds in Karlkurla, Hannans and remainder of growth in inter-state demand. A rail realignment study Option 3: the NW sector localities. At present the most northerly connection between the was undertaken in 2002 by the former Department This option would involve a urban area and Goldfields Highway is at Hare Street. With development of the for Planning and Infrastructure, which outlines three deviation of the planned Proposed NW transport corridor, there will be potential for east-west links to the potential rail realignment proposals. These are realignment of Anzac Drive Bypass alignment allowing traffic to link with the Goldfields Highway north of the currently being considered in more detail, as outlined along the eastern boundary urban area. Graeme Street is currently proposed to link through to the Bypass in the below. Whichever option is decided upon, the City of the WARA site, crossing the future. An additional linkage to the south of Graeme Street, linking central areas recommends that the existing Prospector passenger Great Eastern Highway and with the Proposed NW transport corridor through the NW Sector, would optimise rail terminal remains in the current central location. connecting to the Proposed road connections in this area. Residential development in the Fairways West and NW transport corridor road to Fairways South area may necessitate the extension of Vivian/Hopkins Streets to the north. Alternatively, as part Gatacre Drive. of this option, a staggered With the potential release of land for residential purposes at the back of lots fronting intersection configuration O’Connor Street and to the north west of the Oasis playing fields, road access was proposed on the Great could potentially be improved via an easterly extension of McCleery Street. A Eastern Highway with the further extension of McCleery Street or Osmetti Drive through to Maxwell Street preferred bypass road north 10Source: Department of would improve access to the O’Connor Centre and the Oasis Recreation Centre and running parallel with the Planning and Infrastructure, from the east of Gribble Creek. Eastern Highway. Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment: Community Consultation and 11Source: Rehbein AOS on behalf of Kalgoorlie City Council, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport Noise Contours 15 Benefit Cost Analysis. 16 Public Transport Infrastructure action plan

Trans-Goldfields currently operates three public bus There is a high dependency on private transport in Transport routes around the urban area, one linking Hannans and around the city and efforts should be made to with the City Centre, the second linking Boulder try and reduce these levels. One mechanism that Table 1: Infrastructure strategic action plan and Kalgoorlie, and the third linking Boulder and the City will consider to reduce private transport Kalgoorlie via O’Connor local centre. Services dependency is the introduction of a planning policy Rail run hourly during weekday daytimes, and hourly which addresses the principles of Transit Oriented on Saturday mornings. With further development Development. This would include providing public Action Priority Project Responsibility occurring within the city it would be appropriate transport nodes in and around new residential Issue: Rail as the dominant transport mode for freight movement / rail haulage to investigate possible extensions and additions to developments, and increasing residential densities the local bus service to provide an optimal level of around neighbourhood and activity centres. Objective: Provide strategic transport linkages within and to the Goldfields-Esperance Region service to the local community, workers and visitors. Investigate land supply requirements and feasibility of Dept of Regional Development and Portlink Feasibility Study / providing an inter-modal transport hub. The City’s preferred High Lands(RDL), Department of Transport, Inter modal Transport Hub option is to locate the hub in the vicinity of the airport. GEDA

Continue to upgrade regional road, rail and air infrastructure Department of Transport, Medium Airport Upgrade 3.2 Utilities to support mineral developments. Department of Main Roads Continue to work with the State Government to realign the Portlink Feasibility Study / City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Medium railway network around the North West sector of the City. Inter modal Transport Hub Department of Transport Landfill Continue to support the rationalisation of the South-West to TPS No.2 Scheme Map, Department of Transport., City of High The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is responsible for the North-East rail corridor through Kalgoorlie. Planning Scheme Policy Kalgoorlie-Boulder provision and management of waste facilities throughout Dispose of unused bulk railway zoned land between Throssell City of Kalgoorlie Boulder, Public the city. The City’s waste disposal is currently facilitated by High TPS No.2 Scheme Map and Maritana Street for future urban purposes. Transport Authority the Yarri Road refuse facility, a landfill and waste disposal plant located approximately 7km north east of Kalgoorlie- Identify and secure land adjacent to any new railway Portlink Feasibility Study / Department of Transport, City of alignment to accommodate inter-modal facilities and Medium Boulder. The capacity of this site is limited however and it is Inter modal Transport Hub Kalgoorlie-Boulder likely that a new facility will be required within the next five associated warehousing and industrial development. years. The City have identified a potential site opposite Issue: Upgrade transport infrastructure the current facility and are currently awaiting further mineralogy details from KCGM in order to confirm if this Objective: Ensure transport infrastructure is adequate to service industrial, commerce, commuter and mining requirements would be feasible. If KCGM and the Department of Mines Continue to upgrade regional road, rail and air infrastructure Upgrade transport Department of Transport, Medium and Petroleum determine that this location has a high to support mineral developments infrastructure Department of Main Roads potential of being mined, then the City will investigate a Issue: Railway land surplus to requirements Potable water supply new location outside of the urban area. Objective: Dispose of unused bulk railway zoned land Potable water is supplied by the Goldfields and Wastewater Agricultural Water Supply (G&AWS), operated by Rezone surplus railway zoned land between Throssell and City of Kalgoorlie Boulder, Public The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is also responsible for High TPS No.2 Scheme Map the Water Corporation. There are some capacity the operation of the City’s waste water (sewerage) Maritana Street for future urban purposes Transport Authority limitations in the original collection systems, particularly scheme. The current waste water treatment facility, north of the railway line in Piccadilly. A new catchment located in South Boulder has the capacity to continue its Air pump station and collection mains is required in order use for the foreseeable future. However in preparation to support the future residential development within for such times when the optimum capacity of this Action Priority Project Responsibility the Hannans planning area. facility is reached, the City has identified a suitable Issue: Location of the airport within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area Water infrastructure upgrades site for a new facility. It is recommended that should a new facility be required, a proportion of Reserve Objective: Avoid land use conflict between the airport and incompatible land uses. The The Water Link project is reviewing potential R45564 (former landfill site) South of the Airport will be Identify frame area around the Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport Local planning policy, TPS improvements to the current system and expansion of used for this purpose. site and initiate strategies and policies for the planning and High City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder No.2 scheme map overlay the existing supply which includes a water pipeline from management of the frame area Esperance to Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a desalination plant Energy Issue: Expand the existing airport and its ancillary infrastructure upgrading of the G&AWS pipeline as well as increasing Western Power is the regional distributor who provides storage capacity. A secondary water supply needs to electricity to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Mining companies Objective: Ensure airport infrastructure is adequate to support the needs of the community be determined in the short term. The Water and Rivers also generate a large proportion of their own power. Commission has forecast that water use by mining Support the expansion of the current Kalgoorlie–Boulder Although there are no significant impediments to the airport site into the current Boulder Golf Course site to could increase considerably in the future. The Water provision of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s existing and future accommodate the extension of the runway. If expansion is Medium Airport Upgrade City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Corporation has committed to spending $18million on power needs, alternative methods of generating power permitted, necessary noise and ambience studies will need capital works in the region, including $7.7million which via renewable energies should be investigated as part to be undertaken to determine the impact on existing and was invested in the new Binduli Storage Reservoir. This of the regional sustainability objectives. The inclusion future urban development $65million project was completed in January 2008 and of energy efficient measures in future development Support the development of additional hangar space and almost doubled the supply of the existing reservoirs will be a subject for investigation in the new TPS. This other airport related development within the Kalgoorlie- combined, taking Kalgoorlie’s water capacity from will be in line with the sustainable objectives outlined Boulder Airport site and investigate the development of Medium Airport Upgrade City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder ‘air-side access’ industrial/commercial land to the south of 440 mega litres to 800 mega litres. in the draft State Planning Strategy. the airport 17 18 Utilities Road Water

Action Priority Project Responsibility Action Priority Project Responsibility

Issue: Identify additional road linkages in combination with release of land for urban development Issue: Reliance on and increasing demand for water from the Goldfields and Agricultural Water supply

Objective: Plan for additional road linkages to manage traffic and meet road user requirements Objective: Improve and expand domestic and industrial water supply to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Continue to work with the State Government to identify an Implement strategies to reduce water usage and re-use Water Corporation, Medium Water Link Project alignment, assemble land for and subsequently develop wastewater for areas with limited potable water City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Proposed NW transport the Proposed NW transport corridor and the realignment Department of Main Roads, High corridor and Anzac Drive of Anzac Drive/creation of additional SE Bypass road to City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder A new catchment pump station and collection mains is Hannans catchment pump realignment Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder intersect with the Proposed NW transport corridor. The City’s required for further residential development at Hannans station preferred proposal is (option 3)

Consider appropriate NW/SE linkages through the urban Waste area, linking the NW sector with land east of the railway, to North-West sector Road Department of Main Roads, Medium include extension of Graeme Street to the Proposed NW Network City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Action Priority Project Responsibility transport corridor once constructed Issue: Reliance on and increasing demand for water from the Goldfields and Agricultural Water supply Continue to protect the Vivian/Hopkins Streets extension alignment and consider the need to develop this route as Department of Main Roads, Objective: Improve and expand domestic and industrial water supply to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Medium Burt Street Bypass development of the Fairways West and Fairways South areas City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proceeds. Support waste minimisation and recycling initiatives as a means of extending waste disposal facilities lifespan and High Waste Minimisation City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Identify, in association with further industrial subdivision, a Percy Road – Anzac Drive Department of Main Roads, providing other environmental benefits Medium future road link between Percy Road and Anzac Drive. Link City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder As a strategic planning priority gain approval for the Identify an appropriate road alignment to link O’Connor relocation of the Yarri Road waste disposal facility, on site Yarri Road Waste Service City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Maxwell Street – O’Connor Department of Main Roads, High and Maxwell Streets in association with further residential Medium indicated on map 2. Should this not be feasible, another site relocation KCGM Street Link City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder development in the area should be identified

Issue: The capacity of the existing road infrastructure to support the needs of the community Issue: Increased pressure of waste water systems

Objective: Provide additional road infrastructure and/or new design methodology Objective: Ensure waste water treatment facilities are effectively placed and appropriately sized to manage demand

Identify appropriate solutions to meet the increased demand Department of Main Roads, Investigate the feasibility of a new waste water treatment Waste Water facility Medium Central North-South Route Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for north-south travel through the centre of the urban area City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder facility on Reserve R45564 as part of longer term planning relocation

Development of a more northerly connection to meet the In the planning of the western part of the NW sector, demand for travel between the northern part of urban areas Hannans-Goldfields Department of Main Roads, ensure that waste-water services are provided for, either Water security for NW Medium Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder as development proceeds in the Hannans and Karlkurla Highway Link City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder via connection into existing facilities or identification and residential development areas development of a new facility

Develop and implement a strategy to consolidate Ensure that any new waste-water treatment facilities allow Medium Waste water re-use City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and increase effective car parking provision and City Centre revitalisation Department of Main Roads, for waste-water re-use, including possibility of potable re-use Medium i m p r o v e t r a f fi c s a f e t y a t t h e M a r i t a n a C e n t r e project City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Energy Public transport Issue: Increased pressure on natural energy resources / supply

Issue: The capacity of the existing public transport network to support future growth Objective: Address the sustainable objectives of the Draft State Government Strategy

Objective: Work with public transport stakeholders to provide a sustainable and efficient public transport service Investigate alternative methods of power generation City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and introduce measures into the new TPS Development Medium TPS No. 2 scheme review Western Power Continue to consult with the Department of Transport/ Trans- Standards Goldfields in relation to their current public transport strategy High Ongoing Department of Transport /revision of bus routes Telecommunications Investigate the feasibility of introducing a new planning Local planning policy, Department of Transport, policy which addresses the principles of transit-oriented High Action Priority Project Responsibility TPS No.2 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder development Issue: With the expected increase in population, demand for telecommunication facilities will increase, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Department of Transport, putting pressure on the Kalgoorlie-Boulder landscape. Revision of the City’s current Cycle Strategy High Cycle Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Objective: Appropriately plan for the provision of telecommunication facilities whilst ensuring that they are sympathetic to the local landscape.

Inclusion of appropriate planning controls in the new Town Planning Scheme to allow for the development of telecommunication facilities as required to meet the future development needs of the city. These controls will ensure Medium TPS No.2 scheme review City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder that any telecommunication facilities are appropriately integrated into the landscape and do not have any adverse effects on the community.

19 20 4. Social Table 3: Potential residential yield/lots 4.1 Residential Based on these figures, a potential Vacant Land Residential Purpose (ha) 3,310 residential lots of varying size, can be developed from vacant land Hannans 175 parcels, with the greatest proportion of land available for new dwellings in 181.5 Karlkurla the Hannans planning area, followed Piccadilly 76.1 by Piccadilly, then O’Connor and a smaller portion of lots in both Boulder Kalgoorlie 22 and Kalgoorlie (for a breakdown of the methodology used to reach these Boulder 46.4 calculations, see appendix B). It should be noted that approval has already Residential land supply South Boulder 0 been granted and development O'Connor 50.9 started on some of these lots, therefore Housing issues and more particularly residential people, indicating an additional 4,200 dwellings will these figures are approximate. land supply are central considerations in the future be required by 2031. This is a conservative estimate West Kalgoorlie 0 planning and development of the city. There is a need however, given that fluctuations are likely to occur The future development of the Karlkurla planning area is heavily dependent on to identify sufficient residential land to accommodate and due to the transient nature of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Total 370.4 future growth. inhabitants as a direct effect of the mining industry. the relocation of the existing explosives 489 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 reserve from this area. For this reason, Using the 2011 ABS statistics of 30,854 people and Using the existing Housing Strategy and the Kalgoorlie- the number of potential residential based on a growth scenario of 1.8% per annum, it Boulder Regional Hotspots Land168 Supply Update (2008) lots that could potentially be yielded is anticipated that there will be an additional 5,674 together with the Hannans Outline Development Plan 118 1,750 in the Karlkurla planning area has people living in Kalgoorlie-Boulder by 2021, with (2009) and the most recent ABS data, it is possible to get been excluded from the total in the a population estimate of 36,516. With the current an indication of the number of vacant lots available Potential residential yield/lots table above. Furthermore, there is household size average of 2.7 persons, a minimum of for future residential development. The figures below enough potential land available to 2,101 dwelling units will be required over the next 10 summarise the amount of land available within each meet the future residential demands years. Within the twenty year scope of this strategy planning area for residential development and their Hannans Piccadilly Boulder West Kalgoorlie of the predicted population growth it is expected that there will be an additional 11,340 potential lot yields. 785 Karlkurla Kalgoorlie South Boulder O'Connor to 2021 within the existing planning areas, as shown above. Should the release of land in Karlkurla occur, Table 2: Residential land availability the LPS recommends that it is used for predominantly special residential 726 489 purposes, with a minimum lot size of 2,500 square metres and a residential Vacant Land for Potential TOTAL 3,310 Planning Area density coding of R5. It is important to Residential Purpose (Ha) Residential Yield /Lots 168 note that the realisation of the above figures are subject to external factors Hannans 175 1750 (based on 1,000 m2 blocks) 1,750 118 along the way including; capacity Karlkurla 181.5 726 (based on 2,500 m2 blocks) constraints in the building/construction industry, housing affordability, and the Piccadilly 76.1 785 (based on a range of 500m2 – 1,000m2 blocks) capability of sewerage/infrastructure systems. Kalgoorlie 22 118 (based on a range of 180m2- 800m2 blocks) HannansAs pointedPiccadilly out earlier, an additionalBoulder West Kalgoorlie 785 Boulder 46.4 168 (based on 500m2 blocks) 785 4,200 dwellings will be required by Karlkurla2031 to accommodateKalgoorlie a populationSouth Boulder O'Connor South Boulder 0 0 size of approximately 42,182 people. Not taking into account Karlkurla, it is O’Connor 50.9 489 (based on a range of 220m2 – 5,000m2 blocks) anticipated that the City will be 890 West Kalgoorlie 0 0 dwellings shy of the 2031predicted 726 figure, however by this date it is likely Total 370.4 3,310 that the Karlkurla will have come TOTAL 3,310 online. Also, these figures do not (Excludes Karlkurla data) account for infill development as it is difficult to calculate.

21 22 Infill residential Special residential Aboriginal settlements Non-Indigenous Settlements Although there are no vacant residential lots This zone is generally intended to provide for rural lot Existing Aboriginal communities outside the within the South Boulder and West Kalgoorlie housing, whereby the predominant use will be rural Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area need to be Williamstown, located close to Kalgoorlie’s urban planning areas, the opportunity to create living rather than productive agriculture, although appropriately planned to reflect the suitability fringe is currently zoned ‘Rural.’ Its close locality more housing through infill development exists. hobby blocks or small scale agriculture will be and limitations of each place as an urban to mining activity is of some concern and efforts This can be achieved through the means provided for and encouraged. location. should be made to protect this rural settlement of multiple dwelling and grouped dwelling At a Council meeting on 31 March 2008, two Ninga Mia is located north east of Kalgoorlie from future expansion into these areas. developments on brown field sites. The possible sites were identified for future large-lot City Centre and is surrounded by mine sites and proposals / recommendations for infill residential The town sites of Broad Arrow and Ora Banda (rural) residential subdivision; namely Karlkurla industrial land uses. The community is subject to are summarised in the Social Strategic Action are also zoned ‘Rural’ in the existing Scheme. In Central (in the NW Sector, to the north west of the health risks due to its proximity to harmful land Plan below. Through these actions, it will be addition to rural activities, the current scheme Commonwealth Rifle Range) and Karlkurla North uses. Ninga Mia is connected to regulated possible to spread infill development throughout permits the development of tourism and mining (to the north-west of the NW Sector). Both identified power and water supply. The future of Ninga the older parts of the urban area. This will result in related activities in this area. sites have the potential to support a variety of lot Mia needs to be considered in the context of a diverse range of housing types and densities, sizes. broader State policy as regards Aboriginal Town The settlements of Rawlinna and Forrest are whilst rejuvenating lower quality housing stock Based reserves. located along the Trans-Australian railway line and and ultimately encouraging a better social mix. The LPS proposes to prioritise a site within the have the function of providing limited supplies and However, infill development must not jeopardise southern portion of the Karlkurla planning area Coonana is located approximately 18km east facilities connected with railway activity. Forrest places found on the Municipal Heritage as the most appropriate for special residential of Kalgoorlie on a 250,000 acre pastoral lease. Station, which is located 300km from the South Inventory or compromise the look of those areas subdivision. This land has already been cleared of There has been a decline in the number of Australian border, is also encouraged to continue identified as ‘Character’ areas. mineralisation and native title constraints and it falls permanent residents living at Coonana. It is providing services to aircraft. These settlements within the logical area for extension of development understood that this is predominantly due to a are privately owned and are therefore generally associated with the town site. Special residential limited drinking water supply and re-directing of not open to the public. Furthermore, Rawlinna is uses in this location will provide an adequate Government investment to more appropriately included in the State Register of Heritage Places separation buffer between industrial uses in the located Aboriginal Settlements. and any proposals will require referral to the south, and link to the Ray Finlayson Sports Precinct in Housing tenure Both communities are currently zoned ’Rural’ in Heritage Council of WA12. the Karlkurla planning area and the residential uses TPS 1. Neither of these Aboriginal communities in the northern Hannans area. Similarly to the Aboriginal settlements, the comply with the definition of ’Settlement’ As well as planning for a sufficient number of Strategy recommends the inclusion of these Further to this is the need to better manage in SPP 3.2 and therefore cannot be zoned residential lots to meet the population growth rural-based settlements in a ‘Settlement Zone’ existing special residential lands, particularly in ’Settlement’ in LPS 2. The LPS recommends that predictions, it is important to ensure that a in the new Scheme, with appropriate planning West Kalgoorlie. Many properties in this location both communities are zoned ’Special Use’ with diverse range of housing types are available to and development provisions. This approach will are illegally operating home businesses generally Aboriginal Uses’ denoted in the LPS 2 map and meet the changing community needs, as well provide better clarity and certainty for the future of an industrial nature. This results in a negative text as the special use. Future urban expansion as to promote energy efficient and sustainable of these town sites. It is a further recommendation impact on residential amenity in addition to or infill in these communities is not supported.’ designs in future housing developments. From of the LPS that structure plans are prepared for establishing an undesirable precedent for other the ABS statistics outlined earlier, it is evident both Indigenous and non-Indigenous settlements, large lot developments. Additionally, the industrial that the highest proportions of existing occupied to provide a clearer framework for future planning activities on special residential land provides an private dwellings are separate houses with an and development. unfair commercial advantage to the occupant/s average number of 3.2 bedrooms per dwelling. as similar industrial activities. With a high percentage of rentals occupying Pastoral properties the property market, there appears to be a gap in the market between the high demand of single person households and the lack of 1 and Pastoral properties are encouraged to develop 2 bedroom dwellings available. The increasing bed and breakfast, station stay, short term of residential densities particularly in and around holiday accommodation and camping facilities neighbourhood and activity centres is one way in close proximity to the homestead. Rural to achieve greater diversity in housing stock to property owners are encouraged to develop accommodate future market demand. niche products to service and attract tourism and to distribute products for sale. It is considered that a ‘Rural’ zone remains appropriate for such properties as they are able to facilitate such tourist facilities within the conditions of the current TPS zoning. With this said, at no point will such development be supported if the ancillary use is predominate to pastoralism.

12Source: State Heritage Office, State Heritage Register

23 24 4.2 Cultural heritage 4.3 Social infrastructure Education

Education facilities need to be properly planned for department have also identified the need for a future to attract and retain younger people to the city and State high school; the recommended location for this meet the changes in population levels as the city is at the former Kalgoorlie Golf Course site. continues to grow. Kalgoorlie-Boulder presently hosts A factor which must be taken into consideration in twelve primary schools (including three private) and future planning is the anticipated expansion of high four secondary schools. In addition to this, it also hosts schools given that from 2013 year seven (7) students two annexes of Curtin University; including the WA Preservation and conservation will be attending high school as opposed to primary School of Mines (WASM) and Curtin (VTEC). school. This too will place increased pressure on high The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is renowned for its mining in place to preserve and improve these areas through The Department of Education is concerned about school facilities. history, as well as its cultural heritage including built maintaining a Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI), over enrolment at O’Connor Primary School and is The Kalgoorlie City Centre Strategy recommends that and environmental heritage assets. It is imperative that complimented by measures in the current Town currently looking at the establishment of alternative a Cultural & Education Precinct is developed; starting these positive features are preserved and enhanced Planning Scheme. schooling facilities. The department is also seeking to from St. Barbara’s square and including the length where possible. In June 1999 a heritage study was fund the redevelopment of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Middle Additional measures to extend protection to heritage of Cassidy Street to the existing education facilities conducted on behalf of the City to identify culturally School campus. To ease the pressures on existing State places will consist of a program to map all MHI and in and around Curtin University School of Mines and significant places in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The intent was school facilities, an additional primary school location State Heritage places to determine which areas Williams House. This area will expectantly become the to group them together into designated heritage has been identified in the new Hannans residential outside of Burt and Hannan Street Heritage Precincts educational hub of the city, with the co-location of precincts to facilitate better planning, conservation area as part of the Structure Plan Development. The could be classified as ‘Character’ areas. Planning education related facilities. and management of these areas. As a result of the controls will be put in place to minimise amenity study, two heritage precincts were created at Hannan impacts in these areas. Street and Burt Street. The City currently has measures Community facilities

As a city with a strong community focus, it’s crucial The redevelopment of the former Lord Forrest Olympic to continue to ensure the adequate provision of new Pool site will provide an exciting new facility for the Non-Indigenous cultural heritage community facilities and improvement of existing community. The City will continue to work with the amenities. State Heritage Office to see this project through to Due to the city’s early growth and retention of a large There are currently 48 places of State-wide heritage fruition. proportion of its early buildings, it hosts a large and significance in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. A number of other The Oasis is currently the recreational hub of the City varied array of European heritage assets. The Town places are also under assessment, including the and will remain so for the life of this Strategy. The centre In addition, the Strategy recommends the identification Centres in particular are home to a number of authentic, Kalgoorlie and Boulder Town Centres as ‘heritage is of regional significance with courts for indoor sports, and development of a community facility precinct well preserved and significant heritage buildings which precincts.’ There are 222 places in total identified a 50m heated Olympic swimming pool, leisure pool, within the Kalgoorlie planning area where community should be conserved. The Heritage of Western Australia on the City’s current MHI. Policies relating to heritage spa and sauna, swimming lessons, Flow-Rider and facilities will be co-located; including the William Act 1990 provides for the identification and protection conservation and urban design have also been water slides, state of the art health club, group fitness Grundt Memorial Library and the Eastern Goldfields of European heritage places of State-wide significance adopted for those precincts. As a component of classes, a crèche, function rooms, kiosk and outdoor Community Centre. and places a requirement on every local government the MHI review, these policies will also need to be netball courts and playing fields. to prepare a ‘Municipal Heritage Inventory’ (MHI) to reviewed. Despite this, the development of new facilities is identify places of local heritage significance. The MHI strongly encouraged, to compliment the above Medical facilities will be reviewed as part of the TPS review. The MHI and and promote a broad range of activities for existing the TPS will be reviewed concurrently. and future communities. The LPS recommends the Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a State hospital system identification of appropriate sites in the northern part located within the Piccadilly planning area. The City of the urban area to cater for new community facilities does not currently have a private hospital. Several such as childcare, healthcare and aged-facilities in ancillary medical facilities have collocated around addition to educational facilities in line with future the hospital which has resulted in car parking issues. Indigenous cultural heritage urban development. The principle of collocating similar uses within the one vicinity is ideal; however there are no planning The Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area and neighbouring supported through the development of an inventory The new Kalgoorlie Golf Course will facilitate the provisions that adequately deal with parking issues land is home to a large number of Aboriginal heritage of Indigenous cultural heritage places as well as construction of a new community centre and resort and development standards. The LPS proposes to sites. The importance of protecting areas of Aboriginal undertaking a mapping study of those identified facility. Presently, in the North West sector of the develop a Special Control Area around the hospital heritage and cultural places should be advocated on the MHI register. This will allow for more efficient city there are no such community centre facilities. and to term the control area a ‘Medical Precinct’. through future planning. The Aboriginal Heritage Act management and consideration of Indigenous cultural Consideration will also be given to the development 1972 provides for the identification and protection of heritage sites in preparing future structure plans. of a community / recreational centre in the Hannans Aboriginal heritage sites. The LPS proposes that this is planning area.

25 26 Public open space Issue: Facilitate ‘Rural Residential’ living Objective: Encourage ‘Rural Residential’ development by zoning land that can accommodate large size lots Gribble Creek reserve plays an important role in cycling is an important community resource. In terms accommodating stormwater run-off from the urban of this, the City will investigate developing strategic Lobby the State Government to relocate the existing area and providing a space for passive recreation. documents for open space13 and other related Explosive Reserve, thus allowing land in this area to be Low District Structure Plan City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Landcorp Segments of Gribble Creek are also used as extensions activities with parks such as pedestrian activity and zoned Rural Residential to recreation facilities. The development of the cycling. Identify priority areas for rural residential development Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Kalgoorlie Golf Course in the Hannans Precinct is an Equine activities are of cultural importance to the opportunity to link the existing green corridor via the Issue: Residential development is well planned Kalgoorlie-Boulder community. Current equestrian golf course with Karlkurla Park at the northern end of facilities are not co-located. In effect, future urban Objective: Ensure structure plans provide a variety of residential opportunities the urban area creating an uninterrupted corridor. encroachment may result in rendering equestrian Support and facilitate the completion of Structure Plans High Ongoing City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Provision of a variety of small open spaces for passive activities unsustainable. In order to manage ongoing for all residential release areas within the City recreation is an important element in all future demand for equestrian facilities, and the desire for Review the existing Housing Strategy to ensure it is up to developments; however, careful consideration must horse-owners to live in close proximity to such facilities, High Housing Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder be given to when/if public open space is required as the Cityhas established a national standard equestrian date part of a subdivision application. Use of public streets facilityarea at the Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex. Issue: Protect future fully service urban areas from inappropriate land uses, subdivision and development for recreation purposes particularly for pedestrian and Objective: Identify appropriate locations for future urban development and supporting larger lot development

Prepare a 'District Structure Plan' to guide future planning Medium District Structure Plan "City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Noisy and hard-to-locate sports and development of the NW Sector

‘Noisy Sports’ generally encompasses motor and One of the noisy-sport land uses that the City Landcorp" High Housing Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder firearm sports. The potential has been identified to considers it a priority to relocate is the Kalgoorlie Objective: Minimise the impact of development on the environment and reduce land-use conflict. consolidate all noisy sports in Kalgoorlie-Boulder into (Commonwealth) Rifle Range. To expedite this, the one appropriately sited location. Such a consolidation City proposes to make formal approaches to the Prevent further expansion of areas identified as would remove issues of land use conflict associated Commonwealth Government encouraging them 'Settlements'. Only permit infill development for these Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder areas. with some of the existing noisy-sports sites, and would to dispose of the site and recommends a site in provide the opportunity for the establishment of new West Kalgoorlie for the location of the ‘noisy sports’ For any future special/rural residential areas, ensure that appropriate planning and environmental controls are in noisy sports facilities at the new location. precinct. High TPS No.2 Review City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder place, including adding further provisions for these zones to the new Local Planning Scheme. Social action plan

Residential Table 4: Social Strategic Action Plan Settlements Action Priority Project Responsibility

Residential land supply Issue: Appropriately reflect the current status and future requirements of settlements outside the main Kalgoorlie-Boulder urban area Action Priority Project Responsibility Objective: Limit urban expansion of Settlements Issue: Provide land for housing and accommodation options to meet future population growth Rezone settlements outside of the urban area as Objective: Promote residential infill development where appropriate ‘Special Use’ with Aboriginal Uses denoted in the High TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder TPS No.02 Scheme Map and Text. Facilitate an increase in multiple residential development Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Prepare structure plans for each settlement to provide a Rural settlements structure in existing urban areas Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Landcorp future planning and development framework plans Increase the residential density code for all land zoned Support the continuation of agriculture and rural industries for residential development directly adjacent to Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder neighbourhood centres to a minimum of R40 in the rural zone

Increase the residential density code for all land (outside the mixed use area) fronting and within close proximity of Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Hannan Street, Graeme Street and Lionel Street, south to Oberthur Street to a minimum of R50

Increase the residential density code to a minimum of R60 for all land zoned for residential development and Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder located in close proximity to Kalgoorlie and Boulder Town Centres

Introduce ‘split-code’ provisions to provide ‘density bonuses’ in certain areas where criteria are met in terms Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder of size, location and design

Increase the residential density code of all land currently coded R12.5 or R15 within the older residential areas to Medium TPS No.2 scheme map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder R20, except within the Lamington suburb

13Source: Department of Sport and Recreation, Classification framework for public open space.

27 28 Cultural heritage Community Services Preservation and conservation Community facility

Action Priority Project Responsibility Action Priority Project Responsibility

Issue: Enhance and protect significant heritage places and character areas Issue: Meeting residents community infrastructure needs

Objective: Ensure that new residential development in the established areas of the City are sympathetic to the character of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Objective: Ensure the adequate provision of community facilities

Protect areas of historic significance through the TPS Local planning policy and Identify sites in appropriate locations to develop Structure Plan for Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder development overlays scheme map overlays community facilities such as childcare, healthcare, aged remainder of new Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Landcorp care facilities, private and secondary schools in the Hannans residential Develop specific design guidelines to retain the historic northern part of the urban area development City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, State Heritage significance of character areas and specific heritage Medium Local planning policy Office places Identify and facilitate development of a community facility Community Facility precinct within the Kalgoorlie planning area; to include Low Precinct for Kalgoorlie City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder the William Grundt Memorial Library and Eastern Goldfields planning area Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage Community Centre

Issue: Protect the City’s non-indigenous cultural heritage Medical Precinct Investigate the possibility of introducing a Medical Precinct Medium Piccadilly for planning City of Kalgoorlie Boulder in the Piccadilly planning area Objective: Conserve and where possible enhance existing non-Indigenous cultural heritage items area

SPP 3.5 to be applied when dealing with heritage places Lord Forrest Olympic Pool City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, High TPS No.2 scheme review City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Redevelopment of Lord Forrest Olympic Pool site Medium and heritage buildings redevelopment State Heritage Office

Review the Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI) and review Municipal Heritage City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, State Heritage Develop a community/recreation centre in the Hannans Community Centre for High Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder associated heritage policies following that review Inventory Review Office Planning Area Hannans Planning Area

Undertake mapping of all places identified on the MHI Medium TPS overlays City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and State Heritage Register Open Space

Through a mapping exercise, identify areas outside of Burt Issue: Provide appropriate open space and passive recreation opportunities for the community St. And Hannan St. To be recognised as character areas Medium TPS No.2 Scheme Map City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder with specific controls in place to protect their significance. Objective: Provide a wide range of open spaces throughout the City

Reflect heritage and cultural assets when preparing All new residential developments to include Public Open High Ongoing City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder precinct plans and structure plans Space in accordance with the 'Liveable Neighbourhoods' Planning Scheme Policy, High City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Policy document and Department of Sport and Recreation Open Space Strategy, Indigenous Cultural Heritage 'Classification Framework for Public Open Space' Formulate policies to ensure stormwater treatment Medium Planning Scheme Policy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Issue: Recognise the importance of Indigenous cultural heritage and introduce planning controls for its protection measures are incorporated as part of open spaces

Objective: Identify and protect Indigenous cultural heritage places of significance Facilitate development of open spaces that are Medium Open Space Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder strategically placed, practical, convenient and safe Develop an inventory of Indigenous cultural heritage Indigenous Heritage City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Medium places Inventory State Heritage Office Issue: Plan for future open space needs

Undertake mapping of all places identified on the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Objective: Undertake detailed analysis of existing open space Medium TPS No.2 scheme map Indigenous cultural heritage inventory State Heritage Office Development of an Open Space Strategy Medium Open Space Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Develop planning controls to protect identified City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Medium Local planning policy Indigenous cultural heritage places of significance State Heritage Office Undertake an audit of existing open space and dispose of High Open Space Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Continue to protect existing heritage precincts of Burt City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, open space surplus to requirements Medium TPS overlays Street and Hannan Street State Heritage Office Facilitate development of open spaces that are Medium Open Space Strategy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder strategically placed, practical, convenient and safe

Issue: Provide sustainable public recreation facilities

Objective: Ensure adequate provision of recreational facilities for the community of Kalgoorlie-Boulder that reflect the aspirations of the community

Formulate appropriate planning policies for the 'noisy and Medium Planning scheme policy City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder hard to locate sport precinct'

Request that the Federal Government dispose of the Commonwealth Rifle Range site to allow for future urban High Future urban expansion City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder development.

Investigate linking large-lot residential properties in the Rural residential vicinity of the new equestrian centre at Ray Finlayson Medium City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder subdivision Sports Precinct.

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