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March 2004 Issue 7 Editorial: 9284 0910

Above: A young participant gets her face painted. Left: The crowd picnics at Charnwood Reserve before the movie screening. Nemo found at Yanchep THE search for Nemo was finally over when Friday January 30. sizzles and selling refreshments. he was recently found on the big screen at The following night a live jazz trio With the nearest cinema more than 30km Charnwood Oval during the Yanchep Sun performed for picnickers before sword fights away in , the movie nights were City Pty Ltdʼs outdoor movies series under and sea battles spread across the oval, with warmly welcomed by the local community. the stars. the screening of Pirates of the Caribbean. Following its success, several local Hundreds of children and parents alike A number of local community organisations community groups are planning to enjoyed a picnic, face painting and a bouncy took the opportunity to raise much needed collaboratively hold their own movie nights castle before Finding Nemo screened on funds over the two nights by holding sausage in the future. Award winning Australia Day Breakfast YANCHEP/Two Rocks Citizen of the Development Squad. president, is a volunteer driver for the Year awards were presented at this yearʼs In 2003, Tyson was awarded the Yanchep community bus and gives up many hours Australia Day Breakfast. Congratulations Districts Junior Football Club Under 14sʼ to help the Two Rocks Home Support to the following award winners who have Fairest and Best player award and the Group. Andrew is truly an inspiration to the helped shape the community that makes Yanchep District Junior Football Club Yanchep Two Rocks community. Yanchep and Two Rocks so unique: Champion Award. Tyson has shown true determination in Community Group of the Year Youth Achievement Award – overcoming a serious injury to become a – Yanchep Two Rocks Community Bus Tyson Roney talented and young sportsman. Management Committee In April 2002 Tyson Roney was seriously The Yanchep/Two Rocks Community injured in a trail bike accident and was told Citizen of the Year Bus Management Committee was formed he wouldnʼt play football again. Andrew Otremba in 1988 and provides a free bus service Twelve months later, not only did Tyson Andrew has been part of the Yanchep and between Yanchep and Two Rocks and successfully get back on the field, but Two Rocks Community for 16 years and shopping trips to Joondalup and Whitfords. he was selected to play in the Northern spends much of his spare time helping The service is made possible by the Suburban Junior Football League the local community in a variety of ways. committeeʼs dedication and hard work. The Combined Team at Esperance. He was Among many things, Andrew is the committee also assists in raising funds for also selected to play with the West Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association other community groups. Project update from Andrew Hagen IT HAS been a great start to the year for Yanchep Two Rocks youth. At the Australia Day Breakfast we saw 14-year-old Tyson Roney receive the Youth Achievement Award. Two years ago Tyson seriously injured himself during a trail bike accident and was told he would never play football again. But, with great strength and $15,000 for community groups determination, he proved doctors wrong YANCHEP and Two Rocks community funds to purchase resuscitation mannequins. and was back on the field 12 months groups received $15,000 from Yanchep Sun A new life raft will be Two Rocks Volunteer later. It was a great honour to present City Pty Ltd (YSC) in November last year, Sea Rescueʼs new pride and joy, more an award to such an inspirational young as part of its bi-annual sponsorship round. sporting equipment will help the Yanchep person who has overcome adversity to The sponsorship recipients were recently Little Athletics Club and the Art and realise his dreams. presented with their cheques from YSC Cultural Association will now be able to The youth focus continues in April managing director Nobu Kawasaki at an delight locals with an upcoming theatrical with a series of workshops, including afternoon tea at Club Capricorn. performance, all thanks to the sponsorships. chocolate making, mosaic, writing, “The development of a vibrant local This yearʼs Australia Day Breakfast was painting and DJ workshops. Here at community is essential to our ongoing made possible by the hard work of the Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (YSC) presence in the area,” he said. Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association, we consider youth to be a vital part The following community groups received who also received sponsorship funding for of our community – they will be the sponsorship funding: the event and the community awards. communityʼs future leaders. The The Two Rocks Home Support Group, who Finally, the Sun City Business and workshops aim to improve their artistic will purchase new wheelchairs while the Technology Association will soon help skills and help form the creative hub Yanchep/Two Rocks Community Bus will put the Yanchep Two Rocks area on the of Capricorn Coastal Village. To find use the sponsorship for bus running costs. map with the production of free postcards out how you or your children can The Yanchep National Park Volunteers promoting the area, also sponsored by YSC. participate in the youth workshops see were awarded funds to establish an aquatic The next sponsorship round will close on the back page of this newsletter. invertebrates educational display in their April 30 – all local community groups are Finally, I have thoroughly enjoyed visitorsʼ centre, while the Yanchep Surf encouraged to apply. For more information attending some of the recent YSC Lifesaving Club will use their allocated call Melany Martin on 9284 0910. sponsored events. Anyone who dropped into the Australia Day Breakfast celebrations would have seen the unique community spirit Yoshi returns to Japan of Yanchep and Two Rocks. While MANY Yanchep and Two Rocks residents music and entertainment filled the Phil are familiar with Yoshiʼs smiling face and Renkin Community Centre, numerous gentle manner at numerous community dedicated residents fried 42 dozen events and meetings. But, after five great eggs, barbecued 600 sausages, poured years, it is with regret that we must say 80 litres of orange juice and toasted goodbye to the highly valued Yanchep Sun 40 loaves of bread for more than 600 City Pty Ltd Executive Manager, who is locals. Other volunteers handed out returning to work at Tokyuʼs head office in Australian flags, stickers and flowers to Japan. people queuing up for their brekkies, Yoshi has come a long way since he first and local business Chocolate Drops Yoshi with Julie and Andrew Otremba at joined the Tokyu Corporation as a station wrapped up the feast by supplying the Arts and Cultural Association opening. clerk, guiding and assisting passangers into hand-crafted animal shaped chocolates. packed trains in Japan. Later, he went on to community spirit at Yanchep and Two Itʼs a community spirit that I am yet to oversee a major project in Hawaii before Rocks, which is lost in big cities like see elsewhere and am very proud to be arriving in in 1998 to Tokyo. I will miss the wide open spaces associated with it. work on the St Andrews Project. here, the sun, Perthʼs relaxed lifestyle and With our development works now “Many Yanchep and Two Rocks residents especially the people of Yanchep and Two commencing, I encourage people to welcomed me kindly into their community Rocks.” utilise our Information Line on 1300 and I made a point of attending as many Taking Yoshiʼs place is Atsuhide Seguchi sun cty (1300 786 289) for queries or community events as possible. who has a background in environmental feedback. “I am very impressed by the strong engineering. Concept planning for sustainable community A WELL-attended St Andrews Project Concept Planning workshop on February 24 highlighted Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltdʼs (YSC) and key stakeholdersʼ commitment to creating a sustainable community for the Artistʼs impression of the clubhouse adjacent to St Andrews project. the Aged Care Facility. The workshop brought together more than 30 key stakeholders from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, City of , the YSC project team, regional Aged Care Facility moves south landowners and interested parties to address THE 10-hectare Aged Care Site (ACS) subject sites,” Don said. regional and specific planning issues. will be relocated closer to the southern “This principle was strongly held and The St Andrews Project Concept Planning Primary School site in the Capricorn Village expressed by the community during the workshop developed principles for the Structure Plan. Capricorn Coastal Village community District Structure Plan, which includes all The short move south follows a thorough consultation process. of YSCʼs landholdings around Yanchep and investigation by the operators, Churches of The relocation also brings the ACF in closer Two Rocks. Christ, along with Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd proximity to the proposed shopping centre The District Structure Plan, to be completed (YSC), which showed the current site will on the corner of and by September 2004, will guide development involve substantial earthworks. Lagoon Drive and has improved walking of the St Andrews Project, which will be YSC and Churches of Christ reviewed a links to coastal recreation reserves. home to around 150,000 people. In an effort number of alternative locations with better Property Development Manager, Andrew to develop a self-sufficient community, it is landform retention for the Aged Care Hagen, said preliminary works for the site anticipated that 60% of these residents will Facility (ACF) and found the southern commenced on March 15, and include be employed in the locality. location overlooking the primary school geotechnical and UXO surveys on and Principles for the District Structure Plan and public open space had numerous around the ACS. addressed at the workshop included advantages. “After initial surveys are complete, works employment, town centre development, Economic development manager Don Black will start in earnest, hopefully in the middle accessibility, education, and neighbourhood said the community consultation process of the year,” he said. diversity and density. played an important role in making the “We donʼt expect any disturbances as part of District education concepts included diverse decision. these works, we just want to make sure that education opportunities for the community, “The facilityʼs improved location allows the community is aware and kept informed integration of education facilities and the better landform retention within both the on the projectʼs progress,” Mr Hagen said. potential to have co-location of services. Support for extension RECOGNISING the need for road, rail and freeway extensions in the North West Corridor, representatives from Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (YSC) attended a Department for Planning and Infrastructure workshop, hosted and sponsored by the from January 28 to 30. Key stakeholders, the State Government and landowners attended the workshop where YSCʼs proposal to pre-fund the extension of Marmion Avenue from Butler to Yanchep by December next year was addressed. The extension will provide a major improvement to the corridorʼs road infrastructure, as well YSC sponsors Maritime Exhibition as alleviate current traffic volumes on L-R: YSC executive manager Yoshi Ogata, local artist Elena Lumsdaine, YSC managing director Nobu Kawasaki, exhibition concept designer Ted Dowling and YSC corporate . affairs manager Chris Waddell. Workshop participants unanimously Ted Dowling recently presented an award to YSC managing director Nobu Kawasaki supported the $9 million extension, which to mark the opening of the Atlantis Awake Maritime History Exhibition at Two Rocks will be pre-funded by YSC and repaid Marina. YSC was a major sponsor, donating space in the old shipʼs chandlery for the through an administered repayment exhibition, located at The Two Rocks Marina. system. Focus on local business WHEN Brendon Annandale of Lagoon race move here to enjoy the relaxed seaside Realty moved to Yanchep from the hills with lifestyle,” Brendon said. WhatʼsEvents are correct at the time of ongoing to his wife and three young children he was Brendan envisions the changes happening at print - please call before hand to confirm. looking for a lifestyle change. Yanchep and Two Rocks will shape the area Saturday April 17- As it happened, the carefree, coastal life for the better. Sunday April 18 suited the Annandales so much that none of “We need better facilities and services such Yoga retreat at Mariska guest house. them have budged since they set foot here 16 as a shopping centre with a wider variety of Spend a weekend with dedicated yoga teacher years ago. choices and I look forward to the day when Karmakriya Saraswati in beautiful surrounds. Brendon quit his city job not long after they I can enjoy sipping on a frothy cappuccino For more information and prices call Mariska moved and tried his hand at selling real along the local café strip,” he said. on 0412 040 035. estate at Yanchepʼs Lagoon Realty. Now co-owner of the business with his wife Sunday April 18 Heather, the couple havenʼt looked back. Come along and celebrate Australiaʼs Real estate prices steadily grew over the multiculturalism. Plenty of family fun years, culminating in an unprecedented 44% including dancing, drumming, world music, and 29% growth in Two Rocks and Yanchep face painting, craft making and bouncy castle. respectively over the last 12 months, largely Charnwood Reserve, Corner Lisford and due to new facilities and development. Charnwood Avenues, Two Rocks. For more “The area has been rediscovered as more information about this free event call Diane and more people who are sick of the rat Tweedie at the City of Wanneroo on 9405 Heather and Brendon 5000. Public viewing of village plans Tuesday April 20- MORE than 120 locals viewed Yanchep about the village centre which includes Thursday April 22 Sun City Pty Ltdʼs (YSC) plans for the provision for a neighbourhood scale Youth workshops. Be inspired by one of village centre along Two Rocks Road at an supermarket, town square, speciality shops, the following workshops: DJ Murf, Writing, open day on March 20 at the Phil Renkin civic buildings, commercial office space and Painting, Dance, Acting, T-Shirt Printing, Centre. village centre living. Chocolate Making. Aimed at local youth Roberts Day urban planner Peter Ciemitis aged 12-18. The three-hour workshops cost The project team provided information $5 each, which includes lunch or afternoon said the town centre design was based on tea, and will be held between 9am and 4pm a split traffic system, with the majority of over three days. For further information or to buildings nestled between a pair of one-way register please call Melany on 9284 0910 or streets. visit the Access Centre before April 14. “The notion of a split traffic system halves the traffic volume for each street Saturday May 8 and follows a more traditional, pedestrian Rock ʻnʼ Roll dance at the Phil Renkin friendly and a community oriented design,” Centre. 7.30pm-midnight. Call 9561 1546 he said. Matt Benson from Creating Communities for bookings. The plans will be submitted to the City of discusses the village plans with locals. Wanneroo for consideration.

Local Tradies Wanted Community development charter complete AFTER many workshops, consultations and This collaboration is critical to shaping Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd would research with the Yanchep and Two Rocks the projectʼs vision: that is to harness local like to set up a database of local community and project stakeholders, the draft character and regional aspirations to create tradespersons to assist, where possible, Community Development Charter (CDC) for a living environment that embodies natural in the construction for the Capricorn Capricorn Coastal Village is complete. beauty, social prosperity and economic Coastal Village Project. If you run a The CDC serves a number of purposes. It vitality. local business and are interested please will provide Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (YSC) The projectʼs distinctive assets were call Melany on 9284 0910. with a clear community vision for the project, identified as follows: an outstanding natural engage project stakeholders, isolate areas of environment, a resourceful and independent key need in the community and outline clear community, a leading edge urban design, rich actions. and diverse culture and sustainability. Preliminary site The CDC was guided by the Capricorn A number of local and regional stakeholders Coastal Village Community Reference were identified to help implement the works commence Group, which included representatives from Capricorn Coastal Village goals, including YANCHEP Sun City would like to advise the City of Wanneroo, Yanchep Two Rocks YSC, City of Wanneroo, North Metropolitan residents and businesses in Yanchep/Two Recreation Association, Yanchep District Health Service and West Coast College of Rocks that preliminary works on the Aged High School P&C, Yanchep Two Rocks TAFE. Care site have commenced. Works will Environmental group, Two Rocks Yanchep YSC is very pleased to present the include unexploded ordnance surveys and Residents Association and the Art and Community Development Charter to the geotechnical samples. Cultural Association of Yanchep Two Rocks. public and looks forward to realising the YSC will endeavour to ensure that minimal The reference group assisted in workshops communityʼs future vision for a sustainable disruption occurs during this period. and provided community representation. and vibrant development.