Geraldton Region Plan Final PreparedGeraldton by … WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth, Western Australian 6000 June 1999 ii Geraldton Region Plan - June 1999 © State of Western Australia Published by the Western Australian Planning Commission Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 Published June 1999 ISBN O 7309 9096 6 Internet: http://www.wa.gov.au/planning E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (08) 9264 7777 Fax: (08) 9264 7566 TTY: (08) 9264 7535 Infoline: 1800 626 477 Copies of this document are available in alternative formats on application to the Disabilities Services Coordinator. The Ministry for Planning owns all photography in this document unless otherwise stated. Geraldton Region Plan - June 1999 iii GeraldtonMinister’s Foreword The Geraldton Region Plan is one of a number of regional strategic plans produced by the Western Australian Planning Commission for the management of growth of regional Western Australia. It has been produced to provide a regional framework for planning decisions, and builds on previous plans for the region. The plan recognises Geraldton as the regional centre for the Mid-West and emphasises that role within the region as well as its role within the State. The Region Plan incorporates the principles of the State Planning Strategy and identifies areas which should be the focus of future planning. A coordinated approach by local government, the State and the private sector is required to address regional land use issues including matters related to port, industry and transport networks. The Region Plan is flexible and includes options which allow the opportunity to accommodate change. While it is not possible to be precise about the future, it is possible to identify areas that require further attention. The plan identifies those areas which should be the focus of future regional planning efforts and establishes the principles to guide decisions as changes occur. The plan aims to ensure that future generations will be able to access and enjoy the characteristics of the region while protecting its natural assets and qualities. It promotes a strong cultural identity and priorities for future housing, employment, recreation and tourism. The Region Plan incorporates a structure plan for the Greater Geraldton area which identifies future residential, industrial areas, transport links and conservation and recreation areas. The need to retain options and maximise flexibility is exemplified by the inclusion of Oakajee, Wizard Peak and Narngulu as industrial areas. Similarly the regional transport system incorporates an alignment for the Southern Transport Corridor. I hope that the community, local governments and State government will participate in implementation of the strategy. Graham Kierath MLA Minister for Planning iv Geraldton Region Plan - June 1999 Geraldton Region Plan - June 1999 v GeraldtonContents Foreword .................................................................................................................................... iii Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... xv PART ONE: Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Regional Planning in Western Australia ........................................................................................ 3 1.2 Reasons for the Plan .................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Purpose of the Region Plan .......................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Format - Structure of the Report .................................................................................................. 4 1.5 The Planning Process .................................................................................................................... 4 1.5.1 Research And Data Collection .................................................................................... 4 1.5.2 Planning ...................................................................................................................... 4 1.5.3 Implementation .......................................................................................................... 4 1.5.4 Review ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.6 Key Policy Areas Affecting the Region .......................................................................................... 4 1.6.1 Commonwealth Government ...................................................................................... 4 1.6.2 State Government ......................................................................................................4 1.7 Consultation and Study Management .......................................................................................... 6 1.7.1 Community Liaison .................................................................................................... 6 1.7.2 Study Management .................................................................................................... 6 2 Planning Context 2.1 Regional Planning in the Mid-West Region .................................................................................. 9 2.1.1 The 1966 Geraldton Region Plan ................................................................................ 9 2.1.2 The 1976 Geraldton Region Planning Study ................................................................ 9 2.1.3 The 1989 Geraldton Region Plan ................................................................................ 9 2.1.4 Regional Planning Since 1989 .................................................................................. 12 2.2 Geraldton Region Plan - Related Studies .................................................................................... 15 2.2.1 Geraldton North-South Road Study 1990 .................................................................. 15 2.2.2 City of Geraldton Transportation Study 1993 ............................................................ 15 2.2.3 Mid-West Regional Road Development Strategy - Roads 2020 .................................. 15 2.2.4 Geraldton Region Plan Review: Industry and Port Sites Study 1996 .......................... 15 vi Geraldton Region Plan - June 1999 2.2.5 Geraldton-Greenough Retail and Services Strategy 1996 .......................................... 18 2.2.6 Narngulu Industrial Estate Study 1996 ...................................................................... 18 2.2.7 Wizard Peak Industrial Site Selection Study 1997 ...................................................... 20 2.2.8 Southern Transport and Services (Port Access) Corridor Study 1997 .......................... 20 2.2.9 Geraldton Southern Transport and Services Access Corridor Master Plan 1998 .............................................................. 20 2.2.10 Geraldton Region Traffic Modelling September 1997 ................................................ 22 2.2.11 Oakajee Industrial Estate .......................................................................................... 22 2.2.12 Towards 2010: An Economic Development Strategy for Western Australia’s Mid-West Region 1996 .............................................................. 24 2.2.13 Geraldton Regional Cultural Plan 1997 .................................................................... 24 2.2.14 Batavia Coast Marina Strategy 1996 ........................................................................ 24 2.2.15 Moresby Range ........................................................................................................ 24 2.2.16 Mid-West Transport Strategy .................................................................................... 24 2.2.17 Geraldton Land Use Survey 1998 .............................................................................. 24 2.2.18 Geraldton Land Development Program 1998-2002 .................................................. 24 2.2.19 Geraldton Regional Infrastructure Study 1998 .......................................................... 24 2.2.20 Northern Agriculture Integrated Management Strategy (NAIMS) .............................. 26 2.2.21 The 1997 Geraldton Region Plan .............................................................................. 26 2.3 The Mid-West Region - An Economic Overview .......................................................................... 26 PART TWO:Geraldton Region Plan 3 Geraldton Region Planning Context .............................................................................. 29 3.1 The State Planning Strategy and the Geraldton Region .............................................................. 29 3.2 Regional Development .............................................................................................................. 29 4 Community Development 4.1 State Strategic Community Principle .......................................................................................... 31 4.2 Geraldton Region - Community Development Objective ............................................................ 31 4.3 Population .................................................................................................................................