Beachside village development proposed for Jindee

25/5/07 A proposal to develop a regional beach and beachside village at Jindee, near Butler on Perth's northern fringes, is being considered.

25/5/07
A proposal to develop a regional beach and beachside village at Jindee, near Butler on Perth's northern fringes, is being considered.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said that the WA Planning Commission, the City of Wanneroo and Estates Development Company had reached preliminary agreement on the proposal.
"Jindee is planned as a coastal village with cafes, shops, accommodation and some higher density residential development near a good swimming beach," Ms MacTiernan said.
"The village will be within an easy bus ride of the future railway station at Jindalee.
"It will provide the north-west corridor with amenities that generations of Western Australians have enjoyed at Cottesloe.
"The coastline in this area includes a rocky headland enabling development closer to the coast than would be possible on a sandy beach.
"The beach itself, and the edge of the headland, will be retained for public use, so there will be a continuous reserve along the coast.
"To enable the development, it is proposed that eight hectares of coastal parks and recreation reserve be exchanged for an equal amount of nearby urban zoned land.
"This exchange will create new parks and recreation reserves back from the beach, protecting important habitats including Eglinton Hill, which is the highest sand dune in the district.
"It will also ensure that car parking for beach-goers is not built in the coastal dunes, as has happened elsewhere."
The Minister said the proposed development would require amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme and the Wanneroo local planning scheme, with both including environmental assessments.
The amendments would be advertised for public comment and discussion.
"The aim is for Jindee to become a high quality coastal activity centre, consistent with the objectives of Network City," Ms MacTiernan said.
"The Government is not committed to supporting the development and if the proposal is not implemented the various land holdings would revert to their current uses."
Minister's office - 9213 6400


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