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Leschenault Regional Park Establishment Plan July 2017 Leschenault Regional Park Establishment Plan
Minister’s foreword 3
Executive summary 4 Mapping 1 Introduction 7 Figure 1: Location of the proposed regional 2 The need for regional parks park within the Greater Bunbury within Greater Bunbury 8 Region Scheme area 6 3 Background 10 Figure 2: Aerial view of regional parks in 3.1 Overview of the Greater Bunbury Greater Bunbury 9 Regional Park planning process 10 Figure 3: Greater Bunbury Region Scheme 11 3.2 The Leschenault Regional Park concept 10 Figure 4: Land ownership 14 4 Values of the Leschenault Regional Park 15 Figure 5: The Leschenault Estuary over time 16 4.1 Values of regional and State significance 15 4.2 Description of physical Figure 6: Soil landscape zones 19 and biological values 16 Figure 7: Vegetation association 21 4.3 Social and cultural heritage 23 Figure 8: Contaminated sites 25 4.4 Recreation and land use 24 Figure 9: Existing recreation facilities 5 Park establishment and administration 27 and proposed management zones 28 5.1 Park management 27 5.2 Land vesting 29 References 32 5.3 Acquisition and additions to the park 30 Appendices 5.4 Community involvement 31 5.5 Future planning and review process 31 Appendix 1 Schedule of land for inclusion in the Leschenault Regional Park 33 Appendix 2 Membership of the technical advisory group and community consultative committee 41
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Minister’s foreword
The Leschenault Regional Park is the second regional park proposed for Greater Bunbury. Together with the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park, the establishment of this park will create a green network of more than 3,000 hectares of protected and managed environmentally significant habitat.
The Leschenault Regional Park establishment plan describes the environmental and social values of the proposed park and provides guidance in respect to vesting and management options. Importantly, the plan articulates how we might safeguard this open space for the benefit of future generations. Hon Rita Saffioti MLA The area that would be incorporated into the park MINISTER FOR PLANNING is home to a number of significant natural habitats, including the Leschenault Estuary, the Leschenault Peninsula, the foreshore areas of the Collie and Brunswick rivers and the White Mangrove colony in the Leschenault Inlet.
Along with Preston River to Ocean Regional Park, the proposed Leschenault Regional Park has the potential to ensure important environmental attributes that interface with urban settlements are recognised, protected and managed sustainably. Residents and visitors alike will be able to appreciate and access these spaces which contribute to the lifestyle and values that make the South West unique.
I thank all stakeholders who have contributed to the development of this plan and encourage their ongoing collaboration to help bring the vision for these regional parks to fruition.
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Executive summary
There has been a long-standing vision for two regional impacted by the Port expansion and realignment of parks within Greater Bunbury. the Preston River is to be included within the park once planning for these matters has been finalised. Additional The Leschenault Regional Park (the park) is the second land within the Wanju urban expansion area to the east regional park to be proposed for the Greater Bunbury of Eaton will also be considered for inclusion as planning region and is an integral part of the Greater Bunbury progresses for that area. Region Scheme (GBRS). The GBRS allows for the reservation of land for Regional Open Space and for The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and regional park status to be conferred on land that meets Attractions (DBCA) will act as the coordinating agency certain criteria. for the planning, development and management of the regional park. The vesting and management boundaries Two areas of contiguous Regional Open Space within for each agency are proposed to be drawn along the GBRS satisfy the criteria for regional park status. The conservation and protection and developed parkland/ first is the 913 hectare Preston River to Ocean Regional recreation delineations. Park aligned in a seven kilometre east-west corridor on the southern flank of the City of Bunbury, extending The shires of Harvey and Dardanup and City of Bunbury from the west bank of the Preston River to the coast; will divest their current management of conservation- and the second is the Leschenault Estuary and the based Regional Open Space and accept the vesting of riparian zone of the Collie and Brunswick rivers. existing and future recreation-based open space nodes.
It is proposed to create a 2,146 hectare regional park It is envisaged that DBCA will take responsibility for the providing a continuous reserve extending from the natural bushland areas included within the proposed coast, around the Leschenault Estuary - including the boundary. Other agencies, such as the Department Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, inland from of Water and Environmental Regulation, may also the Australind townsite - along the foreshores of the accept management responsibilities where the land Collie and Brunswick rivers, and includes the mangroves management requires specific technical expertise. of the Leschenault Inlet. The creation of this park will result in two regional parks in the Greater Bunbury A boundary for the park is proposed in this area, conveniently located to the north and south of the establishment plan, together with recommendations Bunbury city centre. The foreshores of the Preston River for land tenure and management. The final tenure will provide a continuous link between the two parks. arrangements for the park will be confirmed in the The Preston River Link (133 hectares) is encompassed Management Plan, which will be prepared by DBCA within the Leschenault Regional Park proposal, although under the provisions of the Conservation and Land is identified separately within the establishment plan, to Management Act 1984 and in consultation with the provide clarity to the three different park elements. relevant local authorities, the community and other stakeholders, once the park is established. The land proposed for inclusion in the park is reserved as Regional Open Space in the GBRS and generally The privately owned land within the park boundary interfaces with the urban zone. The regional park status will ultimately be purchased by the Western Australian will ensure there is a well-managed interface between Planning Commission (WAPC) according to a prioritised urban uses, and the recreation and conservation voluntary acquisition program and budgetary resources attributes of the Regional Open Space. as they become available.
The inclusion of additional land in the locality of There may be instances in the future where the land the Bunbury Port is currently deferred and will be reserved for Regional Open Space proposed for reassessed after the technical studies associated with inclusion in the park may be required to be ceded at no the possible realignment of the Preston River have been cost as a condition of the subdivision of adjoining Urban finalised. The land near the Bunbury Port which will be or Rural zoned land.
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State Government agencies holding land in the • propose the management responsibility for reserves park have the option to transfer their landholdings that make up the regional park; and to the Conservation and Parks Commission (CPC) • describe in a concise manner, the landscape for management by DBCA or to retain and manage elements and attributes that occur within the them independently. If freehold land is retained by boundary of the park. these agencies and managed independently, such management would be expected to be in accordance Figure 1 shows the location of the proposed regional with the outcomes and recommendations of the DBCA parks in the GBRS area. The names Leschenault Regional Management Plan. Recreation-based land vested in the Park and Preston River Link are intended as working respective local authorities within the park boundary names for identification purposes only and may be would generally continue to be managed by them in subject to change. accordance with the DBCA Management Plan.
This establishment plan provides a broad framework for the creation of the Leschenault Regional Park. The detailed identification and description of the physical resource, and specific administration, development and management recommendations for the park will be progressed when the management plan is being prepared.
The objectives of this plan are to: • provide the broad guidelines for the establishment of the regional park, which will assist in the preparation of a draft and final management plan; • provide a reference document to enable State Government to finalise the establishment and subsequent management of the park; • provide a proposal for the land area to be included in the park;
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1 Introduction
Regional parks are areas of Regional Open Space that this regional park will provide a substantial conservation are identified by statutory planning procedures as resource for the existing and future population of having regionally significant conservation, landscape, Greater Bunbury. recreation and education values. This establishment plan has been prepared to deliver The concept of Regional Open Space in Western outcomes that will: Australia was first articulated in the Stephenson • define what constitutes a regional park; Hepburn Report of 1955. • define the rationale for the creation of the park; The State Government is committed to establishing • define the land proposed for inclusion in the park; regional parks to satisfy the growing need to protect • define the qualities of the park; and conserve areas in proximity to urban areas, while • propose a model for the vesting and management still meeting the recreational demands of expanding urban development and preserving areas of high of the park; and landscape amenity. The Leschenault Regional Park is the • provide an overview of the future statutory second such park to be proposed for establishment in processes applicable to the park such as vesting the Greater Bunbury region and forms an integral part of procedures, management plan preparation, GBRS the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS). amendments for the reservation of land to allow for additions to the park, and community consultation. The development of a regional park system as a component of the GBRS is undertaken in recognition This establishment plan is not intended to provide of the rapid growth of the Greater Bunbury region. extensive or detailed resource information, nor present In particular, the growth of the adjoining urban areas proposals for park administration, development located in the shires of Harvey and Dardanup, and the initiatives or management programs. Such matters need to protect Regional Open Space reservations in a will be investigated and determined following park manner that complements adjoining land uses. declaration, and presented in detail in the management plan. The intention is to create a park system with emphasis on research, education, interaction, discovery and opportunities for low impact recreation. The creation of
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2 The need for regional parks within Greater Bunbury
Greater Bunbury is Western Australia’s second The land forming the basis for the park system is largest population centre and has been subject to identified as an holistic unit without fundamental unprecedented growth in the past decade, which is changes to the existing open space network. There is forecast to continue. The projected population may a total of approximately 2,278 hectares of contiguous range from a conservative 100,000 to potentially over public open space proposed for the Leschenault 150,000 people between 2031 and 2050. Consequently, Regional Park, extending some eight kilometres inland there is a strong demand for the provision of Regional from the coast. Open Space to satisfy the emerging recreation, The Leschenault Estuary and the Collie/Brunswick river conservation and landscape amenity needs of a rapidly foreshores that extend inland through Australind are growing community. outstanding natural environments that satisfy the The size and regional importance of Greater criteria for regional park status, exhibiting significant Bunbury and its comprehensive level of services and conservation and landscape values, together with infrastructure, together with the projections for its existing recreation amenities. Figure 2 shows an future growth have culminated in the development of aerial photograph with proposed park boundaries its own region planning scheme. The reservation of land superimposed. for Regional Open Space and the ultimate creation of a regional parks system is integral to the vision of the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS).
The establishment plan proposal for the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park on the southern flank of Bunbury has recently been finalised, and it has been the intention of the GBRS to supplement this park with a second regional park to the north of the city (Leschenault Regional Park). The Preston River will provide a linkage between the two parks.
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3 Background
3.1 Overview of the Greater Bunbury regional park planning process
The Leschenault Inlet and the Brunswick, Collie and State Government departments was established. A Wellesley rivers were identified in the Department for voluntary Community Consultative Committee was also Conservation and Environment Darling System - System established. Six, Conservation Reserves for Western Australia (1983). The aim of these two groups was to guide the planning Reference C66 and C67 cover the Leschenault Inlet for the park from a stakeholder and community and Brunswick, Collie and Wellesley river systems, perspective and to oversee the preparation of this plan. respectively, with the recommendation that they be identified through planning procedures as open spaces Following the public submission period on the of regional significance and be designated as a regional draft plan, a report was prepared that detailed and park. responded to the comments received. A final version was then prepared. The report on the submissions Further reference to the creation of a park system in the and final establishment plan was considered by the Leschenault Estuary area was made in the South West Community Consultative Committee and the Technical Development Authority Draft Land Use Plans for the Advisory Group. Following their consideration the plan Leschenault Coastal Park and the Kemerton Community was referred to the WAPC, who forwarded it to the Park (November 1985). Minister for Planning for approval. The establishment The Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS) has been plan will provide a reference document to enable in operation since November 2007 and is the statutory State Government to finalise the establishment and planning document that provides for the creation of subsequent management of the park. regional parks for areas that satisfy the criteria for their establishment. 3.2 The Leschenault Regional During the planning for the scheme it became clear Park concept that two distinct areas of Regional Open Space existed within the GBRS boundary that could be considered The Leschenault Regional Park concept encompasses for regional park status. The Preston River to Ocean a corridor area up to eight kilometres wide from the Regional Park on the southern flank of Bunbury was northern boundary of the City of Bunbury heading the first with an establishment proposal prepared and north into the shires of Harvey and Dardanup. A total of its creation well advanced. The Leschenault Peninsula, approximately 2,278 hectares is proposed for inclusion Leschenault Estuary and the Collie and Brunswick river in the park which presents as a contiguous tract of land foreshores form the second area, with the Preston extending along the Brunswick River that flows into the River connecting the two regional parks. These are both Lower Collie River westwards across the Swan Coastal well situated in proximity to or adjacent to the Urban Plain. The Leschenault Regional Park also includes the zones and are substantial in size. The two parks are Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, a peninsula conveniently located directly north and south of the that separates the Indian Ocean from the Leschenault City of Bunbury, and are joined by the Preston River Link Estuary, the mangroves of the Leschenault Inlet and the (Figure 3). foreshores of the Preston River.
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flows is limited. The catchment of the Lower Collie The mouth of the Preston River and surrounds will be is 30,317 hectares (McKenna, 2004). The Collie River reassessed for inclusion in the proposed park after extends approximately 154 kilometres and discharges the realignment of the Preston River to facilitate the into the Leschenault Estuary between Pelican Point and expansion of the Bunbury Port has been finalised. It is Point Douro located in the City of Bunbury and Shire of anticipated the Regional Open Space boundaries in this Harvey, respectively. area may be modified; currently there is approximately 26 hectares of Regional Open Space. The Preston River The Brunswick River joins the Lower Collie River (Point south of Forrest Highway and north of the Bunbury Latour) approximately 1.7 kilometres east of the Outer Ring Road is proposed to be included as a linkage Leschenault Estuary and 10 kilometres north east of between the two regional parks. Bunbury with a catchment area of approximately 30,584 hectares (McKenna, 2004). Some of the land adjacent to the Regional Open Space along the Preston River link has not been The river foreshore open space on each side of the fully developed. As such, the Regional Open Space Collie and Brunswick rivers is flat with a high percentage reservation may be extended as a result of biophysical of clearing, although importantly there are areas of assessments undertaken during structure planning/ remnant vegetation of very good quality forming part subdivision. Any additional Regional Open Space may of the river foreshore. Much of the land is held as Crown result in the park boundary being extended to include reserves. Expanding residential development is placing these additional reservations. pressure on the river system and fringing vegetation, which is why the establishment of the Leschenault The Leschenault Catchment Council (LCC) is the leading Regional Park is so crucial. community based natural resource management group in the catchment. The LCC’s River Action Plan for the The Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park is Lower Collie River recommended to: “Encourage as a approximately 11 kilometres long, 1,135 hectares and priority, the protection of areas of the river still retaining varies in width from 600-1600 metres. The Peninsula is native fringing vegetation”, which is a primary aim of the located within the Shire of Harvey and road access is Leschenault Regional Park. via Buffalo Road off the Forrest Highway, 22 kilometres north of Bunbury and 30 kilometres south-west of the While the conservation of the land and its biodiversity Harvey townsite. attributes are a primary objective for the creation of the park, there is also a significant secondary use for The regional park is proposed to extend inland on recreation as public use of the park increases with the Brunswick River to include the Regional Open development growth. The goal is to manage the park Space immediately east of its junction with the Forrest for compatible uses such as tourism, sports and leisure Highway, which contains significant wetlands. Upstream in a manner that minimises impact on the ecosystem, on the Collie River, the Regional Open Space adjacent and resolves any landuse conflict. Any issues relating to the Collie River at Roelands, east of the Forrest to recreation, education, tourism and development Highway, is also included. will be considered and determined at the time of In addition, the area identified for future urban the preparation of the regional park management expansion at Wanju, south of the Collie River, includes plan, coordinated by the Department of Biodiversity, foreshore areas and regionally significant vegetation Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). that could ultimately be reserved as additional Regional A major proportion of the park is located within Open Space, reinforcing the rationale for the inclusion foreshores dominated by urban development where of this land east of the Forrest Highway. the public have relatively easy access. While new The Preston River, which has a catchment of urban developments have foreshore management approximately 103,359 hectares, provides a continuous plans, there is still a need to ensure the Regional Open link between the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park Space adjacent to these and older residential areas are and the Leschenault Regional Park (McKenna, 2004). managed appropriately.
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It is proposed that the natural bushland areas of the park be vested in the Conservation and Parks Commission, subject to the agreement of the relevant parties. This land would then be managed by DBCA, or other agency (e.g. Department of Water and Environmental Regulation), and will require a special allocation of funds provided by the State Government for its administration, development and management. The recreation-based developed parkland areas of open space would remain the responsibility of the respective local authorities. Final tenure and management arrangements for the park will be addressed in the management plan to be prepared by DBCA) in close consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Figure 4 indicates the current land ownership of the park. A schedule of the current ownership and lot details for the land proposed to be included in the regional park is listed in Appendix 1. The proposed tenure arrangements for the park will be addressed in the management plan prepared by DBCA).
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4 Values of the Leschenault Regional Park
The values of the Leschenault Regional Park are the The estuary and rivers provide important scenic biological, physical, social and cultural qualities and backdrops for a large number of housing developments attributes that deliver an important asset to the Greater that occur along the shores, as properties along the Bunbury area. estuary, and waterways with views of the water are highly sought after. Therefore, the value of the landscape for the residents of Harvey, Dardanup and 4.1 Values of regional and State the surrounding region is significant for activities significance and interests, ranging from education to recreation, relaxation and enjoyment of nature. The Leschenault Inlet, Brunswick and Collie Rivers were identified in the Department for Conservation Maintenance and careful management of the foreshore and Environment Darling System - System Six, areas, which are likely to be subject to predicted future Conservation Reserves for Western Australia (1983), with increases in storms and coastal erosion processes as the recommendation that they be identified through a result of climate change, will assist in protection of planning procedures as “open spaces of regional surrounding developments. significance” and be designated as a regional park. State-wide significance derives from the environmental The area constitutes open space of regional significance and landscape values attributed to the inlet, estuary, because of its high conservation and recreation values river systems and fringing vegetation. and its proximity to the Perth and Bunbury regions and The Royal Society of Western Australia (2001), on neighbouring rural districts. There is also the transition publication of more than 20 years of research, from the coastal (marine) formations to estuarine to recognised the Leschenault Inlet Estuary as being freshwater river landscapes as the Regional Open Space globally significant because of its microfauna; nationally moves further inland to the east. significant for its geoheritage and mangroves (most The park also captures portion of the North-South southern population of Avicennia marina in WA); and Riverine ecological linkages as identified by of state-wide significance because of its peripheral the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in vegetation; and regionally significant because of its the Greater Bunbury Region Ecological Linkage Plan, geomorphic setting and estuary style. The area is a well which forms part of Bulletin 1108. The linkages are noted part of an ecological and biological ‘biodiversity identified as being regionally significant sequences of hotspot’ around the world. ecological communities within and between the major The inclusion of the Preston River link is consistent landform elements. Ecological linkages are particularly with the Greater Bunbury Region Ecological Linkage Plan, important providing “stepping stones of habitat which which forms part of Bulletin 1108 and provided a riverine facilitate the maintenance of ecological processes corridor joining the Maidens/Preston rivers, Leschenault/ and the movement of organisms within, and across, a Eaton and McLarty/Kemerton/TwinRiver/Preston rivers landscape” (EPA, 2009). and Gwindinup ecological linkages.
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4.2 Description of physical and 4.2.2 Topography
biological values The topographic formations in the Leschenault Regional Park are quite distinct. The west of the park comprises 4.2.1 Overview of modifications to the of the Leschenault Peninsula, which is a coastal barrier Leschenault Inlet/Estuary dune separating the Leschenault Estuary from the Indian The Collie and Preston rivers combine to create the Ocean. The Peninsula is approximately 11 kilometres estuarine system which is forced by the Bunbury Basalt long, 0.7-1.5 kilometres wide, and has a maximum height to empty into Koombana Bay at Point MacLeod. of 37 metres (AHD) and a total area of approximately 1,135 hectares. The landform of the Peninsula is The water bodies now known as the Leschenault Estuary dominated by a Holocene coastal barrier dune system and Leschenault Inlet originally formed a continuous overlying Pleistocene sediments, which, in turn, rest on estuarine system, with the natural outlet to the ocean Early Cretaceous sediments. located at Point MacLeod, and were referred to as the Leschenault Inlet. The Leschenault Peninsula represents an eastward moving dune system which erodes naturally at the In 1951, the natural outlet at Point MacLeod was closed annual rate of approximately one metre, with the and a connection to the ocean was created through most marked erosion occurring in the southern parts the sand dunes opposite the mouth of the Collie River, towards The Cut, and to a lesser extent at the northern known as ‘The Cut’. end of the Peninsula. The Peninsula is underlain by dune sand, which, in turn, is underlain by muddy The realignment of the Preston River and subsequent estuarine sediments. Pronounced areas of foreshore construction of the Bunbury Inner Harbour, completed that appear to reach out into the estuary are referred in 1975, separated the water body into two parts, as to as dune sand fingers. These fingers extend into the they are now. The channel now known as the ‘The Plug’ muddy environments of the estuary as part of the was created at Point MacLeod for boat access and water dune movement towards the east. Muddy sediments circulation. accumulate between these dune promontories, which
Figure 5: The Leschenault Estuary over time. (Semeniuk et. al., 2000)
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in turn are inundated with sand to begin development The final area of greater relief occurs within the park of another sand finger which extends out further into between Paris Road and Grand Entrance at Treendale the estuary. This process occurs continuously over time Estate in Australind. This area is higher than its but is responsible for the undulating coastline along the neighbouring terrain along the Brunswick River and Leschenault Peninsula and the changes in the peripheral consists of smaller sandy undulating peaks between vegetation are reflected by this dune movement as an 12–15 metres (AHD). erosion process. The highly wave dominated and wind current driven hydrodynamics within the estuary are There are four islands included within the regional park; likely to exacerbate these erosion effects. Bar Island, Alexander Island, Snake Island and Anglesea Island. Snake and Alexander Islands are within the Collie The northern portion of the park is 2.5 kilometres long River, while Barr Island is located at the mouth of the and 1.3 kilometres at its greatest width, and drains Collie River, all within the Shire of Harvey. Anglesea towards the parkfield Drain and the northern end of the Island is located within the Leschenault Inlet within the estuary. The land is comprised of marine deposits from City of Bunbury. the Yoongarillup and Vasse complex and has a relief of less than two metres (AHD). The majority of the area 4.2.3 Geomorphology and soils is flat and waterlogged in winter. The area is subject to tidal surges and the parkfield Drain at Buffalo Road The geomorphology and soils within the Leschenault contains a tidal valve blocking tidal movement up the Regional Park encompass a broad range of landforms drain. and soil systems typical of the Swan Coastal Plain formations. These range from the coastal units to the The eastern fringe of the Leschenault Estuary, including heavier alluvial formations typical of the inland system the mouth of the Collie and Preston rivers has a low west of the base of the Darling Scarp. relief of less than two metres (AHD) and is subject to tidal inundation. These areas back onto higher areas of Pinjarra Plain urban and industrial development. • Guildford complex The fringing areas along the lower Collie and Brunswick This formation is represented in small areas in rivers within the park are contained within the Swan proximity to the rivers upstream in the eastern Coastal Plain and back onto residual dunes that have extremity of the park. These soils are alluvial in mostly been used for urban development. These nature and comprise a successive layering of soils areas are extremely flat and are poorly drained with formed from the erosion of material from the an elevation between 0-5 metres (AHD). A number of scarp and further east. Rivers and streams carry significant tidal wetlands occur within these low flat the eroded material which is deposited as fans of areas and they contain significant remnant patches of alluvium. It is therefore made up of soils of differing estuarine fringing vegetation. ages and occurs as fine to medium grained sands, A number of elevated areas occur along the Collie and silts and clays that form a flat to slightly sloping and Brunswick Rivers in the park. The first area is bound terraced plain. by Old Coast Road, Bunbury Golf Club, Collie River • Swan complex and Eastwell Road in Australind. This area of remnant bushland undulates with sandy peaks to 30 metres The beds and floodplains of the rivers are distinct (AHD). Adjacent to this area and to the Twin Rivers from the surrounding land and described as Swan Estate in Australind is the second area of high elevation. complex. They consist of mainly red earths and This area undulates with sandy peaks at 20 metres duplex soils and loams. (AHD).
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Bassendean dunes is predominantly cream and white medium to fine grained calcareous sand, which becomes • Bassendean formation increasingly mobile toward the coast. The Quindalup Bassendean sands are represented in small areas Dune system continues to evolve under active inland adjacent to the rivers. Bassendean dunes coastal processes and over time moves east under are the first (most easterly) and oldest of the the influence of the dominant westerly weather three aeolian (wind-blown) dune systems. It is patterns. This potential movement is slowed or characterised in the landscape by low irregular rises totally prevented from occurring by the vegetation and widespread thin layers of sand over alluvium. cover, which protects the surface and reinforces the The light grey finely grained sands are highly soil structure. Off-road vehicles have damaged some leached and infertile. In the wetlands where they fragile vegetation, which exposes dunes to the only thinly cover the impermeable alluvium organic threat of mobilisation and blowouts. material they change to dark grey and black. The patchwork of dunes and wetlands is evidence of the Marine (estuarine and lagoonal) deposits competition between the diminishing ancient rivers • Vasse complex and the intruding dunes. When the dunes were washed away the sand was spread widely as a thin The Vasse System extends from Perth to layer over the alluvium. Dunsborough with a landform consisting of estuaries, swampy depressions and poorly drained Combination of Bassendean dunes / Pinjarra Plain flats. The soils are mixed layers of recent estuarine deposits and occur as layers of clay, shells, marine • Southern River complex algae and coarse calcareous sands. This estuarine Southern River soils are Aeolian Bassendean sands sequence is the result of a marine transgression overlying alluvial (Guildford) soils. These occur in some 4,000 to 7,000 years ago when the sea levels proximity to the river system within the park area were about two to four metres above today’s levels. This formation is located at the northern extremity Spearwood dunes of the estuary at or near sea level. • Karrakatta complex • Yoongarillup complex Most of the Spearwood sands are yellow, are Bordering the Leschenault Estuary and the known as Karrakatta sands and are evidence of the Quindalup dunes on its northern and eastern sides dominance of the aeolian over the alluvial influence. is the Yoongarillup Plain, which occurs as flat terrain They form parallel dune ridges over a limestone with minor ridges and swales, depressions with core. The cream to yellow coloured sands are fine to swamps or lakes. It consists of marine fossiliferous medium grained and rich in lime. The leaching of the limestone with a capping of secondary calcite, lime rich Spearwood sands by acidic vadose water overlain by siliceous sand. caused calcrete to accumulate at the base of high dunes, also called Tamala limestone. Figure 6 shows the main soil landscape zones.
Quindalup dunes Note: the information on this plan is from a combination of sources. • Quindalup The Quindalup dunes are composed of unconsolidated sand (quartz grains) and shell fragments. They make up the frontline coastal area of the park and act as a barrier protecting the estuary from the ocean. The dune material
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4.2.4 Vegetation and flora Many contributing factors influence the vegetation, including the vegetative position relative to The following description of the complex framework groundwater and seasonal flooding. of vegetation is very simplified, and limited to the tree species, which comprise the over storey. The Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park supports approximately 201 species of native plants (Keighery). Fluviatile deposits Because of its proximity to residential development • Guildford complex and infrastructure, exotic weeds are a problem and A mixture of open forest of marri (Corymbia will require long-term management, particularly with calophylla) and wandoo (Eucalyptus wandoo). Minor increased public access exacerbating the problem. components include flooded gum Eucalyptus( rudis) and Melaleuca rhaphiophylla. Figure 7 shows the soil and vegetation associations in and around the proposed regional park. • Swan complex Fringing woodland of flooded gum Eucalyptus( 4.2.5 Threatened flora rudis) and freshwater paperbark (Melaleuca rhaphiophylla) with localised occurrence of low The following information was provided by the open forest of Casuarina obesa and Melaleuca Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and cuticularis. Attractions (DBCA) District Office, Bunbury.
Aeolian deposits The following threatened flora species are found in the park: • Bassendean complex • Acacia oncinophylla subsp. Oncinophylla (Priority 3) Open woodland of jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) • Diurus drummondii (Declared Rare Flora) and marri (Corymbia calophylla) with Allocasuarina fraseriana and banksia. • Lasiopetalum membranaceum (Priority 3) • Caladenia speciosa (Priority 4). • Quindalup dunes Areas of fringing vegetation such as that located Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) and WA at Point Douro, form part of the ‘Subtropical and peppermint (Agonis flexuosa) woodland on Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh’ ecological community, sheltered slopes, with Acacia shrub land and coastal which is listed as Vulnerable under the Environment heath on exposed sites. Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. • Spearwood/Karrakatta complex The Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park includes Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) and WA a plant species of special interest, the Carex pumila, the peppermint (Agonis flexuosa) woodland, dune only recording in Western Australia, and a previously swales with tuart and Acacia saligna. unrecorded species of the family Brassicaceae (Rorippa sp.) (G. Keighery). Marine deposits
• Vasse complex It can be observed that the landscape types in the proposed Leschenault Regional Park provide a Mixture of closed scrub of Melaleuca species comprehensive display of the majority of vegetation fringing woodland of flooded gum Eucalyptus( associations and landscape elements in existence on this rudis) and open forest of tuart (Eucalyptus segment of the Swan Coastal Plain. gomphocephala), jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and marri (Corymbia calophylla). Figure 7 provides information on the vegetation associations in existence.
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4.2.6 Fauna e) Fish eaters, divers
Specific studies to determine the variety and quantity of Australasian grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae), vertebrate fauna within the park will be initiated when Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Pied the management plan is in the process of preparation. cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius), Little black cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris), Silver gull (Larus The Leschenault Estuary supports approximately 62 novaehollandiae.) species of wetland birds on its open waters and in its fringing tidal salt marsh and surrounding wetlands. While some fauna species such as the Western Grey These birds include 18 species that are listed in the Kangaroo are common, many others are now rarely Japan-Australia and China-Australia Migratory Bird seen or are restricted in range and have been afforded Agreements (Hugues-dit-Ciles et al., 2012). State and special protection. Federal governments have obligations under these There are a number of threatened fauna known to occur agreements to protect these bird species and their within the park area including the: habitats. • Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isodon obesulus) The following species are some of those commonly • Western Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus found within the Leschenault Regional Park area1: occidentalis) a) Waders • Water Rat (Hydromys chrysogaster)
Pied oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris), • Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola), Banded stilt banksii naso) (Cladorhyncus leucocphalus), White faced heron (Egretta • Baudin’s White-tailed Black Cockatoo novaehollandiae), Rufous night heron (Nycticorax (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) caledonicus), Straw necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis), • Carnaby’s Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) Yellow billed spoonbill (Platalea flavipes), Great Egret • Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis) (Egretta alba). Amphibians and reptiles that live in the area are not b) Waterfowl found anywhere else in the world. Carpet Pythons and Black swan (Cygnus atratus), Australian Shelduck Dugites are frequently seen in the area, particularly on (Tadorna tadornoides), Pacific black duck Anas( roads and tracks. With the anticipated increase in public superciliosa), Grey teal (Anas gracilis), Maned duck access there is a risk to their numbers. (Chenonetta jubata), Musk duck (Biziura lobata). The species listed are obtained from DBCA databases c) Reed dwellers and from general knowledge of species occurring in the area. Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). The Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park contains d) Birds of prey one of the largest and healthiest populations of the Yellow Admiral Butterfly and is a significant breeding Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Whistling kite (Haliastur area for the region. sphenurus).
1 For further reference Hugues-dit-Ciles et al. (2012) provides a comprehensive list of bird species at Appendix C
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4.3 Social and cultural heritage in between. The name Australind is a combination of Australia and India, which was chosen due to the belief Prior to European exploration and settlement the that the area could be used for breeding horses for the Leschenault area was home to the Wardandi people. British Indian Army. They were found to be excellent trackers, with many In 1841 the Western Australian Land Company purchased finding employment with the early farming settlements. 103,000 acres of land with intentions to create an The Collie River system is considered sacred and is English style village. Marshall Clifton was appointed a registered mythological site under the Aboriginal leader of the 440 settlers who moved to the Australind Heritage Act 1972. area. The settlement however, was abandoned after The first sighting of the coast was by Dutch captain A.P. two years due to poor soils and climate - no water in Jonk in the VOC Emeloort, who sighted land opposite summer and too much in winter. Little of the planned the inlet on 24 February 1658, whilst looking for any town was ever developed. trace of the missing Vergulde Draeck, but they did not The company folded and the land was resumed by the come ashore. A few months later the Elburg under Crown, with the settlement plans abandoned officially Captain J.P. Pereboom landed at what is now Bunbury. in 1875. A handful of buildings erected during the 1840s In 1801 and 1803 Nicolas Baudin visited the coast, still remain, including St Nicholas church (1848), Henton explored the estuary and nearby rivers and named Cottage (1841) and Clifton’s former residence Upton the inlet after the expedition botanist Jean Baptiste House (1847) on Old Coast Road. Leschenault de la Tour. Despite the early settlement failure, Australind was the In 1829, Dr Alexander Collie and Lieutenant William most significant town in the Harvey-Brunswick region in Preston jointly discovered the Collie and Preston the 1860s and had a school, post office and store. Slow rivers, giving them their respective surnames. Further growth persisted however, and the Perth to Bunbury exploration occurred in March 1830 when Lieutenant via Pinjarra railway which opened in the 1890s shifted Governor Sir James Stirling led an expedition to Port the development emphasis into timber and agricultural Leschenault. Stirling selected an area of 3,490 acres for towns inland. Even as late as the 1971 Census, just 418 himself, which was parallel to the estuary stretching people lived in the Australind area. from the coast in Bunbury to the Collie River, which excluded the salt marshes but included the fertile and Suburban development as part of Greater Bunbury saw well-watered flood plains. The new Port Leschenault Australind quadruple in size to more than 1,600 people settlement, which was set up as a military post due by 1981. By 2001 the Census indicated that Australind to perceived fears of the Aboriginals, ultimately was was home to approximately 10,000 residents. abandoned six months later. Urban development in the vicinity of the Leschenault The Brunswick River was documented by John Septimus Regional Park, which includes the localities of Australind, Roe in 1830 and first appeared on a map published in Eaton and Leschenault, now exceeds 22,000 people. London in 1839. It was named in honour of the Duke of Brunswick (Fred William) who was the Commanding Officer for Captain James Stirling.
In 1836, Lieutenant Henry Bunbury led the first overland journey across the coastal plain from the Pinjarra military post where he was situated, across the Murray and Vasse rivers, mapping and exploring the landscape
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4.4 Recreation and land use Further investigations as part of the management planning process will determine the appropriate The Leschenault estuary is 14 kilometres in length, two recreation uses compatible with the regional park, kilometres wide and has an average depth ranging and the balance between the provision of recreation from 1.2 to two metres in the central basin. The estuary amenity, public access and conservation. provides a wide range of terrestrial, estuarine and ocean recreation activities. These generally include power 4.4.1 Contaminated sites boating, sailing, camping, wind and kite surfing, fishing, crabbing, prawning, bird watching, walking trails and A number of sites are proposed for inclusion within swimming. the regional park that have been identified as being contaminated or possibly contaminated (Figure 8). The Collie and Brunswick rivers have large areas of The management plan will need to consider the future public open space, Crown land or shire reserves, management of these sites to ensure public safety is not and some sections with scenic walks along their compromised, and that any confirmed contamination banks. These areas attract new residents and tourists is managed in accordance with the requirements of the providing economic and social benefit to the resident Contaminated Sites Act 2003. community. Access to and along the rivers can become marginal in the upstream areas; therefore, for effective Of note, and not included in the current Department public use and management of the foreshore new multi- of Water and Environmental Regulation contaminated use paths will need to be developed. sites database, is the potential contamination of the Leschenault Peninsula. Historically a pipeline was The Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park contains a constructed to carry waste water from Laporte’s number of frequently used areas and walks, including: mineral sands refinery at Australind across the estuary • Buffalo Beach to the Peninsula. The lime rich dune sands and the limestone core underneath were used to neutralise the • Tuart Grove sulphuric acid. • The Cut • Leschenault Estuary and Foreshore 4.4.2 Mosquito management • John Boyle O’Reilly Wetland Trail (1km) • Belvidere Interpretive Walk (1.5km) and Beach Much of the area proposed for inclusion within the regional park is subject to the ongoing mosquito control • Ridge Trail (9km from Belvidere to The Cut). program coordinated by the Department of Health and Buffalo Beach and Belvidere Beach are within walking Leschenault Contiguous Local Authority Group (CLAG). distance to the Indian Ocean with parking and 4WD Given the significant public health risks associated with access. Tuart Grove is a site only accessible from the mosquito borne diseases it is essential that the future estuary by boat or by bicycle from Belvidere, with management plan recognises and establishes that the further trails and day trip facilities. mosquito control program continues and remains under the absolute control of the Department of Health and The estuary foreshore at Australind is well patronised Leschenault CLAG. with walking and picnicking the key activities. Foreshore areas opposite the Australind town precinct in 4.4.3 Fire management particular, are a major means of access to the estuary for aquatic pursuits. The area contains serviced park The vegetated areas within the regional park will need amenities, grassed open space and pathways which are to be managed in regard to bushfire risk, as may be under pressure due to the narrow margin from road applicable to the land tenure and relevant legislation. to high water mark. This has contributed to damage to The preparation of the management plan will need to native sedges and rushes that fringe and stabilise the take fire management into account, and it would be water’s edge.
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appropriate for the Department of Fire and Emergency The park also contains a number of items of other Services to be consulted during the preparation and infrastructure types; navigation leads (beacons), implementation of the management plan. groynes, water discharging facilities, jetties, boat ramps etc. The ongoing maintenance and management of Current fire management and mitigation regimes should these types of infrastructure generally falls outside be maintained prior to the implementation of the of the scope of the management role that DBCA management plan, and it is not the intention that the will undertake. Where appropriate any changes or regional park, or management plan would inhibit current amendments to existing management responsibilities regimes. resulting from formal creation of the park will be determined during the preparation of the management 4.4.5 Utilities, services, infrastructure plan. and roads
A number of utilities and services (i.e. power, sewer, etc) are contained within the regional park. The management plan will need to ensure that there are no restrictions that prevent access or constrain infrastructure, as this is not the intention of the regional park.
Main Roads WA has noted the reservation requirements for the Forrest Highway may change, and this may result in changes to the Regional Open Space reservations near the Brunswick, Collie and Preston Rivers. Whilst the regional park does not generally include land that is not reserved Regional Open Space, these river foreshores that form part of the road crossings should be included within the regional park, to ensure continual management of these foreshore areas. Management of these areas should be considered in the preparation of the management plan.
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5 Park establishment and administration
5.1 Park management
5.1.1 Management zones
This establishment plan identifies and defines three include bushwalking, cycling and fishing. A higher broad management zones for the Leschenault Regional level of management will be required than for the Park (Figure 9) - conservation and protection; natural ‘conservation and protection’ areas, with the similar environment uses; and recreation. aim to prevent excessive random public movement through the area causing bushland degradation. Areas These zones have been used previously in Department will be managed for public access, conservation and of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) enhancement of flora and fauna habitats, and may management plans and guide the vesting and include the provision of built amenities such as shelters management responsibilities for the agencies involved. and signage. It is anticipated that classification zones of similar description or intent will be adopted in the future Recreation refers to areas set aside for passive and management plan. active recreation and may include built facilities such as public toilets, irrigated grassed playing fields, barbeque Conservation and protection represents the remnant sites, boat ramps and playgrounds. This classification vegetated areas of high conservation and landscape includes infrastructure such as parking and site services value. These areas have been subject to minimal such as power and water and would be subject to intrusion, are in a relatively natural state and will be structured grounds management programs. managed to prevent disturbance to the bushland environment by restricting public access through The type and scale of any facilities provided will depend the area. Fenced and confined access along the trail on the conservation values of the surrounding area, alignments is generally developed for these areas. The community demand and appropriate management of conservation values will be enhanced by the application the park. Existing recreation facilities and proposed of stringent weed management controls and the management zones are indicated in Figure 9. prohibition of random public access.
The significant conservation values of the Leschenault 5.1.2 Management plan Regional Park are such that a large proportion The land identified in the regional park proposal is the should appropriately be managed by DBCA under the result of structure plans, local planning schemes, Crown Conservation and Land Management Act 1984. Other land, existing parks and remnant vegetation and has State Government agencies may prefer to retain and been reserved as Regional Open Space in the Greater continue to manage their landholdings in the park using Bunbury Region Scheme. The Shire of Harvey, Shire of in-house or contracted staff. This will be acceptable, Dardanup, City of Bunbury, DBCA and the Department provided that such management accords with the of Water and Environmental Regulation are currently recommendations of the future management plan. managing the majority of the land proposed for the Natural environment uses refers to areas that have some park. level of developed amenity, are subject to significant DBCA will coordinate the preparation of a formal visitor numbers and are used as access for low impact management plan, which will be undertaken in recreation purposes that do not significantly adversely association with stakeholders and will address affect the natural environment. Such activities may such issues as pests, weeds, fire control, access,
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facilities, tourism and education. Information and 5.2 Land vesting recommendations derived from existing management plans undertaken by other agencies will be incorporated This document proposes a broad framework for where they can make a contribution to the preparation the establishment of a regional park and does not of the plan. provide for the final details of land tenure and vesting The management plan will provide broad direction for arrangements which, subject to suitable agreements the protection and enhancement of the conservation, being reached, will be progressed at a later date in recreation and landscape values of the park. It will do consultation with the relevant stakeholders. this by developing strategies aimed at conserving the For effective and coordinated management of the park, special features of the park and providing for future the land must be vested in the appropriate agencies. community requirements. It should address such Areas to be managed by the DBCA require vesting with matters as park vision, landscape, flora and fauna the Conservation and Parks Commission (CPC) under the description and analysis, tenure and management, Conservation and Land Management Act 1984. conservation and rehabilitation, control of weeds, fire and pests, greenway corridors and links, cultural Areas to be managed by the shires of Harvey and heritage, visitor access, circulation and safety, signage, Dardanup, and the City of Bunbury will also require sustainability matters, community involvement, appropriate vesting. Vestings are created or bestowed interpretation and education, plan implementation and by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage performance assessment. This document is prepared in under direction from the agencies involved. close consultation with key stakeholders with input from the broader community through the normal advertising In broad terms, it is proposed that ‘conservation and processes. protection’ and ‘natural environment uses’ management zones should be vested in the CPC and managed by DBCA for the purposes of conservation, for scientific study and education, and with any recreation activity being compatible with the conservation of the natural environment. While DBCA may be the agency best placed to manage the ‘conservation and protection’ zoned land, it is acceptable for local government authorities to continue to manage such areas within the park, should they wish to do so.
Photograph: Scott Dandridge
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The local governments are more suited to the provision • need to extend landscape protection over adjacent of traditional open space, recreation, sporting facilities land for conservation or landscape amenity and associated infrastructure - the majority of which is purposes; likely to be patronised by the local community. In areas • desire to increase the width of linkage corridors where there are existing built recreation amenities to improve public access and wildlife movement and developed sports fields, the respective local through the regional park; authorities would continue their current management responsibility. • need for land additions to satisfy an increased requirement for management access; There may be a future demand for active recreation • desire to increase the area of particular landscape sites within the park in proximity to recently developed elements e.g. river foreshore; residential areas. These will be subject to statutory • inclusion of land for a recreation activity compatible planning approvals and likely be vested in the local authority for development and management. It is with the objectives of the park; desirable for the shires of Harvey and Dardanup, and • consolidation of the park; and the City of Bunbury to consider the future requirements • water quality of the estuary and river systems. for active recreation facilities (i.e. sporting ovals, regional complexes and recreational parks) within Based on such criteria there may be additional land the Leschenault Regional Park boundary so that such identified as suitable for inclusion in the regional areas can remain vested with them where appropriate park in the future. Following reservation for Regional and the land can be appropriately zoned in the final Open Space in the GBRS, the WAPC would proceed management plan. with acquisition when the land becomes available for purchase. Land may also become available as a result of subdivision, with land being ceded at no cost as a 5.3 Acquisition and additions condition of subdivision approval. to the park Foreshore areas near and along the mouth of the Preston River will be assessed for inclusion subject to While establishment of the Leschenault Regional Park the finalisation of any realignment of the river as a result as a part of the GBRS is a priority, it is recognised that of the expansion of the Bunbury Port. As an indication of adjacent and other lands in proximity to the park may land area, the current Regional Open Space reservation satisfy the criteria for additions to the park in the future. in that locality is approximately 26 hectares. These additional lands would be considered for Additional land such as foreshore areas associated with reservation as Regional Open Space in the GBRS through the Wanju development will be considered for inclusion a scheme amendment process. as planning for that area progresses and land is reserved Criteria for consideration of additional land for inclusion as Regional Open Space. in the park would include the: • presence and availability of pristine or high-quality undisturbed remnant vegetation with physical linkage or proximity to the current park boundary; • presence of declared rare flora; • presence of a vegetation unit in proximity to the park that is not adequately represented elsewhere;
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5.4 Community involvement
The views and support of the general community are integral to the successful planning of regional parks.
DBCA may convene a community consultative committee to assist the Leschenault Regional Park planning process. Apart from the previous opportunity to comment on the draft establishment plan, the broader community will also be able to comment on the planning, development and management of the park when the DBCA management plan is being prepared.
5.5 Future planning and review process
A DBCA-prepared management plan will be the guiding document for the future planning, development and management of the Leschenault Regional Park .
A community advisory committee appointed by the Minister for the Environment may be convened to oversee preparation of the management plan and to guide forward planning for the park. The park boundary may be extended as additional Regional Open Space is created following future urban development to the east of the bypass road, and industrial development in the vicinity of the Preston Industrial Park.
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Department of Conservation and Environment (1983), Shinde-Taylor, L (2008), River Action Plan for the Lower The Darling System 6 Part 2: Recommendations for Collie River, Prepared for the Leschenault Catchment specific localities. Council.
Department of Conservation and Land Management Taylor, L (2006), River Action Plan for the Brunswick (1998) Leschenault Peninsula Management Plan 1998 – River, Prepared for the Leschenault Catchment Council. 2008. Trudgen ME, (1984), Flora and Vegetation of the Department of Water (2006), Brunswick River – Surface Leschenault Peninsula, Department of Conservation and Water Management: Issue Scoping Report. Environment, Bulletin 157.
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Appendix 1: Schedule of land for inclusion in the Leschenault Regional Park
Leschenault Regional Park land ownership details
LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE Vittoria Bunbury 169,371.00 34030 Recreation Turkey City 0f Bunbury Point Vittoria Bunbury 5,545.12 Unallocated Crown Land 5592 Leschenault Harvey 722,144.00 State of WA 42470 Conservation Park National Parks & Nature Conservation 963 Estuary Dr Vittoria Bunbury 41,274.50 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land Bunbury Bunbury 48,280.00 12636 Recreation City 0f Bunbury Bunbury Bunbury 13,233.50 Unallocated Crown Land 460 Koombana Bunbury Bunbury 16,045.20 State of WA 28034 Recreation City 0f Bunbury Dr (Special Conditions) 460 Koombana Bunbury Bunbury 69,082.90 State of WA 28034 Recreation City 0f Bunbury Dr (Special Conditions) Bunbury Bunbury 15,338.40 Unallocated Crown Land 5424 Ennis St Eaton Dardanup 3,092.30 State of WA 38456 Fire Station Site Fire & Emergency Service Authority 4749 Pratt Rd Eaton Dardanup 9,731.56 24930 Hall Site Shire 0f Dardanup 5091 Leake St Eaton Dardanup 8,723.42 Australian Boy Unallocated Crown Scouts’ Land Association WA Branch 3919 Australind Harvey 2,497.89 18133 Recreation Shire 0f Harvey 31 Australind Harvey 11,989.80 Shire of Harvey 2 Australind Harvey 42,486.30 Shire of Harvey Australind Harvey 4,689.22 Unallocated Crown Land 3 Australind Harvey 30,482.40 Shire of harvey 4781 Australind Harvey 31,216.90 State of WA 26270 Conservation Shire of Harvey of flora 4781 Australind Harvey 62,319.90 State of WA 26270 Conservation Shire of Harvey of flora 4740 Grand ent Australind Harvey 7,727.38 State of WA 8118 Stopping place Shire of Harvey 428 Old Coast Pelican Bunbury 5,877.33 Commissioner Rd Point of Main Roads 23 Australind Harvey 52,449.20 WAPC 5117 Australind Harvey 18,317.70 State of WA 31576 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5250 Australind Harvey 1,005.29 State of WA 35051 Public None Recreation 4744 Australind Harvey 4,656.42 State of WA 24879 Recreation None 19 Australind Harvey 23,429.10 Shire of Harvey 5146 Australind Harvey 8,252.63 State of WA 32214 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey and Drainage (Management Order) 14 Australind Harvey 186,670.00 Shire 0f Harvey 16 Paris Rd Australind Harvey 50,851.00 Dorant Nancy Dorant Mae Everhardus Johannes Marinus 10 Paris Rd Australind Harvey 882.50 Perry Perry Ross Elizabeth Anne Walter 4977 Australind Harvey 808.28 State of WA 8025 Recreation Shire of Harvey Australind Harvey 11,463.10 8025 Recreation Shire of Harvey
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 6129 Australind Harvey 11,463.10 State of WA 8025 Recreation Shire of Harvey 5147 Australind Harvey 8,637.08 State of WA 32213 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5735 Australind Harvey 1,564.75 State of WA 29508 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 4939 Australind Harvey 5,299.89 State of WA 26872 Recreation Shire of Harvey 5049 Australind Harvey 1,425.52 State of WA 29508 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 4723 Australind Harvey 8,279.07 State of WA 24445 Recreation None 46 Australind Harvey 1,342.94 Wu Poh Suan Wu Hoon Loom 5046 Australind Harvey 321.68 State of WA 24445 Recreation None 5428 Australind Harvey 52,594.20 State of WA 38393 Conservation of WA Wildlife Authority Flora & Fauna 31 Australind Harvey 211,796.00 WA Land Authority 5188 Australind Harvey 39,984.70 State of WA 33247 Public Recreation None 300 Australind Harvey 20,068.60 State of WA 33247 Public Recreation None 5189 Australind Harvey 22,346.90 State of WA 33247 Public Recreation None 3919 Australind Harvey 756.20 18133 Recreation Shire of Harvey 2 Australind Harvey 49,186.70 State of WA 13531 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 4851 Paris Rd Australind Harvey 42,203.70 State of WA 25441 Recreation Shire of Harvey 5 Old Coast Australind Harvey 2,022.39 Shire of Harvey Rd 4921 Old Coast Australind Harvey 14,086.80 State of WA 9722 Recreation Shire of Harvey Rd 5286 Cathedral Australind Harvey 4,130.91 State of WA 36030 Heritage Place Shire of Harvey Av 1 Australind Harvey 56,725.10 Shire of Harvey 5509 Gaudin Australind Harvey 17,779.60 State of WA 39864 Public Shire of Harvey Way Recreation 5513 Australind Harvey 9,750.03 State of WA 39922 Public Shire of Harvey Recreation (Management Order) 5512 Australind Harvey 37,175.20 State of WA 40020 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 1 Australind Harvey 214.12 Musitano Edwards Edwards Edwards Giuseppe Vincent Philip Warren Alfred John Charles 42 Australind Harvey 118,929.00 Shire of Harvey 5456 Australind Harvey 16,230.80 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land 4 Leschenault Harvey 1,278,170.00 State of WA 3 Leschenault Harvey 1,799,100.00 State of WA 5641 Leschenault Harvey 5,640,360.00 State of WA 42470 Conservation Park National Parks & Nature Conservation 4 Leschenault Harvey 822,743.00 State of WA 3 Leschenault Harvey 960,526.00 State of WA 5547 Leschenault Harvey 56,663.80 State of WA 40564 Conservation of National Parks & Flora and Fauna Nature 7 Parkfield Harvey 879,326.00 Coonawarra Nominees Pty Ltd 14 Forrest Parkfield Harvey 1,561,620.00 Galati Galati Hwy Antonino Pasqualino Vincenzo 5865 Leschenault Harvey 29,804.00 State of WA 45943 Conservation and Water & Rivers Recreation Commission 5728 Cathedral Leschenault Harvey 14,708.50 State of WA 43513 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Av 500 Wellesley Harvey 16,681.20 Wa Land Authority 5729 Harvey 46,492.60 State of WA 43511 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 43 Stanley Rd Wellesley Harvey 105,047.00 Oasis Holdings Pty Ltd 5679 Leake St Eaton Dardanup 479,687.00 State of WA 43641 Public Recreation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 5737 Leschenault Harvey 13,844.00 State of WA 43651 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5734 Leschenault Harvey 44,581.00 State of WA 45505 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 5736 Leschenault Harvey 70,003.10 State of WA 43651 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5741 Cathedral Leschenault Harvey 91,901.80 State of WA Foreshore Shire of Harvey Av 44269 Management (Management Order) 5742 Kingfisher Australind Harvey 6,429.40 State of WA 43953 Public Shire of Tce Recreation Harvey Road Pelican Bunbury 3,769.09 Point Road Eaton Dardanup 7,295.59 901 Old Coast Pelican Bunbury 88,888.00 State of WA 45607 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Rd Point & Drainage 600 Eastwell Australind Harvey 519.71 Water Rd Corporation 5842 Leschenault Harvey 2,003.22 State of WA 43651 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Vittoria Bunbury 13,099.80 Unallocated Crown Land 4921 Old Coast Australind Harvey 3,114.12 State of WA 9722 Recreation Shire of Harvey Rd 7 Australind Harvey 1,480.00 State of WA 26858 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 31 Australind Harvey 35,707.30 Wa Land Authority 905 Riviera Pelican Bunbury 31,191.20 State of WA 45799 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Way Point 906 Lerici Cir Pelican Bunbury 16,546.90 State of WA 45799 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Point 246 Venezia Pelican Bunbury 9.99 Electricity Bvd Point Networks 58 Billabong Brunswick Harvey 0.19 Crescenzi Ct Fabrizio Giancarlo 61 Brunswick Harvey 95,027.00 Payne Debbie Lee 5877 Brunswick Harvey 119,401.00 State of WA 45532 Public None Recreation Water Bunbury Bunbury 1,257.41 5866 Australind Harvey 49,130.70 State of WA 26271 Rubbish Dump Shire of Harvey 1 Old Coast Vittoria Bunbury 16,099.60 Bunbury Port Rd Authority 2 Old Coast Vittoria Bunbury 73,324.30 Bunbury Port Rd Authority 6 Australind Harvey 839.57 State of WA 26858 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 8 Australind Harvey 141.12 State of WA 26858 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 9 Australind Harvey 6,080.30 State of WA 26858 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 10 Australind Harvey 15,508.20 State of WA 26858 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission Australind Harvey 525.96 Unallocated Crown Land 5774 Australind Harvey 231,649.00 State of WA 46275 Foreshore Water & Rivers Management Commission 5976 Australind Harvey 4,415.88 State of WA 46276 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5977 Australind Harvey 39,506.70 State of WA 46276 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 5978 Australind Harvey 90,870.00 State of WA 46276 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Road Australind Harvey 23.18 Road Parkfield Harvey 9,811.46 Road Harvey 13,550.10 Road Harvey 4,683.57
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 6055 Australind Harvey 58,501.60 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management 250 Rialto Cl Pelican Bunbury 8,049.65 State of WA 45799 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Point 132 Riviera Pelican Bunbury 4,229.13 State of WA 47810 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Way Point 245 Riviera Pelican Bunbury 48.98 State of WA 47810 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Way Point 15 Australind Harvey 9,165.92 State of WA 26534 Recreation Shire of Harvey
6034 Cathedral Leschenault Harvey 62,179.20 State of WA 36857 Public Shire of Harvey Av Recreation Australind Harvey 0.49 Unallocated Crown Land Water Harvey 11,567.50 5905 Harvey 158.93 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land Water Harvey 6,240.99 152 Cathedral Leschenault Harvey 0.48 State of WA 47920 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Av & Conservation (Management Order) And Drainage Road Leschenault Harvey 18,011.30 Road Harvey 132,061.00 958 Vittoria Bunbury 109,372.00 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land Dardanup 4,459.25 5536 Eaton Dardanup 69,980.70 State of WA 25417 Public Recreation Shire of Dardanup (Management Order) Bunbury Bunbury 6,934.35 Unallocated Crown Land 21 Australind Harvey 7,775.49 State of WA 46276 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 6211 Ranson Dr Roelands Harvey 135,963.00 State of WA 47717 Foreshore None Management 6213 Ranson Dr Roelands Harvey 137,838.00 State of WA 47717 Foreshore None Management 15 Millbridge Dardanup 24,400.10 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 3001 Eaton Dardanup 51,374.30 Ardross Estates Sa Pty Ltd 335 Australind Harvey 31,100.00 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management 121 Millbridge Dardanup 16,062.20 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 6121 Harvey 15,039.80 State of WA Road 61 Australind Harvey 1,562.35 WAPC 122 Millbridge Dardanup 5,969.73 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 338 Australind Harvey 2,888.10 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management Road Australind Harvey 586.06 100 Parkfield Harvey 384,498.00 WAPC
156 Brunswick Harvey 0.00 State of WA 443 Berkeley Millbridge Dardanup 4,526.04 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup View Foreshore 801 Australind Harvey 1,138.78 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 100 Australind Harvey 13,889.00 State of WA 32214 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey and Drainage (Management Order) 802 Australind Harvey 3,092.52 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management 444 Greenough Millbridge Dardanup 7,361.20 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Pl Foreshore 641 Millbridge Dardanup 27,413.80 State of WA 48801 Drainage and Shire of Dardanup Recreation (Management Order)
646 Millbridge Dardanup 4,573.69 State of WA 48802 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore (Management Order) Management and Recreation 9503 Eaton Dardanup 171,539.00 Parkridge Group Pty Ltd 9504 Eaton Dardanup 2,090.91 Twinbrook Corporation Pty Ltd 9505 Eaton Dardanup 161,024.00 Parkridge Group Pty Ltd 100 Brunswick Harvey 26,593.80 Walford Developments Pty Ltd 803 Australind Harvey 488.24 State of WA 46225 Recreation None Conservation and Foreshore Management Australind Harvey 7.00 Unallocated Crown Land 30 Australind Harvey 58,841.10 Dewsbury Pty Ltd 645 Millbridge Dardanup 2,140.98 State of WA 48829 Public Recreation Shire of Dardanup And Drainage (Management Order) 647 Millbridge Dardanup 69,361.90 State of WA 48979 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore (Management Order) Management and Public Recreation 5736 Leschenault Harvey 40,473.00 State of WA 43651 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Road Leschenault Harvey 133,100.00 9200 Australind Harvey 237,149.00 Fastbet Investments Pty Ltd 9201 Roelands Harvey 58,727.10 Two Hills Pty Ltd 5729 Wellesley Harvey 1,572.94 State of WA 43511 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey Water Dardanup 49.89 123 Australind Harvey 77,041.70 WAPC 5101 Eaton Dardanup 2,021.95 State of WA 24728 Recreation Shire of Dardanup 4739 Pratt Rd Eaton Dardanup 60,334.70 State of WA 24728 Recreation Shire of Dardanup 2003 Millbridge Dardanup 2,419.68 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 2005 Millbridge Dardanup 10,559.20 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 2006 Millbridge Dardanup 19,989.90 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 2008 Millbridge Dardanup 2,890.04 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 2023 Millbridge Dardanup 7,269.37 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore Road Australind Harvey 7,932.99 929 Australind Harvey 235,987.00 WAPC 341 Roelands Harvey 33,139.00 State of WA 50179 Recreation and None Foreshore 4847 Eaton Dardanup 16,042.30 State of WA 25417 Public Shire of Recreation Dardanup (Management Order)
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 250 Estuary Dr Pelican Bunbury 54,147.00 State of WA 50518 Recreation City of Bunbury Point (Management Order) Bunbury Bunbury 2,378.19 Unallocated Crown Land 500 Eaton Dardanup 45,337.80 State of WA 24359 Recreation Shire of Dardanup (Management Order) 501 35,055.40 State of WA 25417 Public Shire of Dardanup Recreation (Management Order) Road Eaton Dardanup 3,263.95 500 Riviera Pelican Bunbury 12,476.50 State of WA 50517 Recreation and City of Bunbury Way Point Drainage (Management Order) 562 Australind Harvey 292.03 State of WA 560 Australind Harvey 126,815.00 State of WA 35061 Regional Open None Space 500 Australind Harvey 156,613.00 State of WA 43714 Recreation Shire of Harvey (Management Order) 501 Australind Harvey 158,739.00 State of WA 31576 Public Recreation Shire of Harvey 502 Australind Harvey 1,146.31 Water Corporation 503 Australind Harvey 30.15 Water Corporation Water Harvey 47,461.00 2002 Millbridge Dardanup 1,916.24 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 2001 Millbridge Dardanup 6,152.79 State of WA 47537 Conservation, Shire of Dardanup Foreshore 1497 Cygnet Ct Millbridge Dardanup 0.15 Thomson Shaun Christopher 1496 Cygnet Ct Millbridge Dardanup 392.43 Ardross Estates Sa Pty Ltd 350 Old Coast Australind Harvey 80,224.50 State of WA Rd 355 Australind Harvey 239,275.00 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land Australind Harvey 1.28 1000 Australind Harvey 24,131.60 State of WA 51740 Recreation None Australind Harvey 311.91 9515 Australind Harvey 309.34 Treendale Nominees Pty Ltd 9520 Australind Harvey 220,249.00 Treendale Nominees Pty Ltd 4779 Australind Harvey 32,687.50 State of WA 25203 Recreation Shire of Harvey 500 Eaton Dardanup 23,479.00 State of WA 43939 Foreshore Shire of Dardanup Management (Management Order) 501 Millbridge Dardanup 35,665.50 State of WA 43939 Foreshore Shire of Dardanup Management (Management Order) Road Dardanup 1,097.11
Millbridge Dardanup 335.44 2010 Hazel- Millbridge Dardanup 129.98 State of WA 52264 Drainage, Public None grove Cr Recreation 2010 Hazel- Millbridge Dardanup 30.43 State of WA 52264 Drainage, Public None grove Cr Recreation 2011 Hazel- Millbridge Dardanup 4,537.23 State of WA Unallocated Crown grove Cr Land 9004 Eaton Dardanup 22,120.50 Parkridge Group Pty Ltd 1154 Primrose Millbridge Dardanup 43.24 Ardross Estates Vsta Sa Pty Ltd 9531 Millbridge Dardanup 2,241.58 Ardross Estates Sa Pty Ltd
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LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 1656 Primrose Millbridge Dardanup 0.48 Ardross Estates Vsta Sa Pty Ltd 2009 Millbridge Dardanup 16,143.50 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land 2061 Millbridge Dardanup 39,480.00 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land Preston River link land ownership details
LOT STREET LOCALITY LGA AREA (M2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 3 Moorland Av Glen Iris Bunbury 7,350.27 Water Resources Ministerial Body 501 Moorland Av Glen Iris Bunbury 4,045.71 State of WA 29721 Drainage River None Training 4 Moorland Av Glen Iris Bunbury 3,864.45 Water Resources Ministerial Body 792 Robertson Dr East Bunbury Bunbury 7,562.38 State of WA 43612 Public Recreation City of Bunbury 704 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 1,998.14 State of WA 40578 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Hwy 120 Glen Iris Bunbury 172.45 City of Bunbury 62 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 1,209.14 Ynema Byron Hwy Peter 61 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 919.30 Ynema Byron Hwy Peter 59 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 81.94 Zappa Thomas Clarke Danie Hwy John Louise 58 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 295.92 Graham Alan Hwy Russell 507 East Bunbury Bunbury 111.29 State of WA 30116 Drainage City of Bunbury 3 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 106.59 Kenny Kenny Hwy Jacqueline Norman Frances Francis 4 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 106.59 Darlow Siobhan Hwy Emily 5 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 106.59 Papas Con Hwy 1 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 106.59 Shackleton Symonds Symonds Hwy Tracey Anne Grant Melva Thomas Mary 16 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 106.59 Hwy 17 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 320.81 Penniment Hwy Gregory John 18 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 534.96 Johnston Hwy Robert Paul 19 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 747.13 Mcglinn Mcglinn Hwy Shane Paul Rakapa Mavis Lee 91 South Western Picton Bunbury 88,258.40 Forrest Jean Forrest Hwy Eulalia Malcolm 1 Rawling Rd Davenport Bunbury 139,090.00 Rawling Road Pty Ltd 5458 Glen Iris Bunbury 1,853.36 State of WA 39701 Recreation and City of Bunbury Parklands 5636 Davenport Bunbury 10,455.10 State of WA 42566 Public Recreation City of Bunbury 104 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 1,828.15 Nowacki Teresa Nowacki Hwy Waldemar Glen Iris Bunbury 663.32 East Bunbury Bunbury 2,181.86 Davenport Bunbury 1,561.79
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9531LOT STREETMillbridge LOCALITYDardanup LGA 50,810.00 AREA (M2)Ardross OWNER Estates 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER Sa Pty Ltd NUMBER PURPOSE LOT STREET LOCALITYGlen Iris LGABunbury AREA 1,323.26(m2) OWNER 1 OWNER 2 OWNER 3 OWNER 4 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE VESTING NUMBER NUMBER PURPOSE 150 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 80,555.90 Kozyrski Shirley 1155 PrimroseHwy Millbridge Dardanup 150.92 ArdrossBeth Estates Vsta Sa Pty Ltd 1030 Glen Iris Bunbury 539.60 State of WA 11561059 PrimroseBeddingfield MillbridgeSt DavenportDardanup Bunbury 28.72 992.02Ardross State Estates of WA 42566 Public Recreation City of Bunbury Vsta Sa Pty Ltd 141 South Western Glen Iris Bunbury 78,273.80 WAPC Hwy Millbridge Dardanup 792.05 74 Beddingfield St Davenport Bunbury 134,029.00 Atg Geraldton Pty Ltd 313 Moorland Av Glen Iris Bunbury 117,295.00 South West Development Commission 31 Robertson Dr East Bunbury Bunbury 22,257.70 State of WA 32 Robertson Dr East Bunbury Bunbury 2,943.24 Water Resources Ministerial Body 31 Robertson Dr East Bunbury Bunbury 4,310.50 State of WA 30 Robertson Dr East Bunbury 8,898.77 Water Bunbury Resources Ministerial Body 41 Robertson Dr East Bunbury Bunbury 183.60 Manolas Jean Manolas Esther Ross 50 Glen Iris Bunbury 16.47 State of WA 0 East Bunbury Bunbury 40,634.20 State of WA Glen Iris Bunbury 12,370.70 Glen Iris Bunbury 1,533.12 Multiple Bunbury 54,054.10 East Bunbury Bunbury 5,867.22 East Bunbury Bunbury 2,089.85 201 South Western Picton Bunbury 25,528.60 Cross Richard Cross Cross Cross John Hwy Digby Michael Geoffrey William Kelsey Thomas James 200 Olive Ct Glen Iris Bunbury 31,523.60 State of WA 50481 Foreshore None Management 200 Glen Iris Bunbury 2,097.25 Broga Security Pty Ltd 200 Kaeshagen St Glen Iris Bunbury 14,265.80 Piacentini Colin Michael 120 Davenport Bunbury 54,438.50 City of Bunbury 51 South Western Picton Bunbury 50,064.00 Wesfarmers Hwy CSBP Ltd
507 Davenport Bunbury 2.18 State of WA 505 Davenport Bunbury 32.69 State of WA 121 Davenport Bunbury 12,188.60 State of WA 31866 Public Recreation City of Bunbury 123 Davenport Bunbury 101,911.00 State of WA 31866 Public Recreation City of Bunbury 506 Davenport Bunbury 10.46 State of WA 126 Davenport Bunbury 30,350.70 State of WA 45201 Drainage City of Bunbury 27 Glen Iris Bunbury 934.27 State of WA Unallocated Crown Land 104 Willinge Dr Davenport Bunbury 4,719.95 Commissioner of Main Roads 9000 Picton East Dardanup 158,307.00 Tigerpoint Bunbury Pty Ltd Industrial Properties Pty Ltd
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Appendix 2: Membership of the technical advisory committee
Name Position Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Marion Dandridge Planning Manager Greater Bunbury Region Strategy Kath La Nauze Senior Planning Officer Verity Lee Senior Planning Officer Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Cathie Derrington Environmental Officer Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions Peter Hanly Senior Regional Planning Officer Grace Patorniti Planning Officer Catherine Prideaux Planning Officer Shire of Dardanup James Kane Environmental Officer Ashley Bean Manager Environment and Emergency Shire of Harvey Samantha Pickering Environment Officer Scott Dandridge Principal Environmental Officer and Leschenault Contiguous Local Authority Group (CLAG) Haydn Jones Senior Environmental Health Officer City of Bunbury Ben Deeley Team Leader Sustainability Orla O’Donnell Environmental Officer Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (formally the Department of Lands) Ray Dixon Assistant Manager Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (formally the Department of Aboriginal Affairs) Harley Coyne Project Officer Bunbury Port Authority Duncan Gordon Health Safety and Environment Manager Lissel Redman Environmental Officer Leschenault Catchment Council Kevin Martin Leschenault Catchment Council Chairman George Mardon Leschenault Catchment Council Member South West Development Commission Anna Oades Strategic Manager People, Places and Community Alan Cross Regional Development Coordinator Membership of the community consultative committee
Name Organisation represented Bernhard Bischoff Community member (environmental expertise and local knowledge) Kylie Truss Australind Bushland Council Eva Hudson Leschenault Progress Association (Inc) Tania Jackson Shire of Harvey - Council Tammy Godsell Leschenault Community Nursery Sue Kalab Birdlife Bunbury
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