Question regarding the commercial lease of Jorgensen Park in Kalamunda, focusing on adherence to management plans, conservation zoning, public access, and planning regulations. It seeks clarification on whether proper procedures were followed in approving the lease.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2300Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2026
Portfolio: Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure

Question

I refer to the recently announced Commercial Lease of Jorgensen Park in the City of Kalamunda:(a) Did the Minister consider the City of Kalamunda’s Jorgensen Park Management Plan 2007, including its designation of conservation zones and recommendation for transfer of those areas to national park management, in assessing consistency with the reserve purpose;(b) Were the conditions applied to licences over the adjoining Unallocated Crown Land required to have regard to the conservation zoning identified in the 2007 Management Plan;(c) Will the Minister confirm whether any licence conditions require the local council to ensure continued safe public access through the Unallocated Crown Land during the event period;(d) Can the Minister confirm whether or not there is a Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)-endorsed management plan in place for Jorgensen Park (Reserve 50554);(e) Has the local council been advised that they are not exempt under Clause 29(1)(f)(v) of the Metropolitan Region Scheme; and(f) Given WAPC Operational Policy 5.3 (March 2025), will the Minister advise whether a WAPC-endorsed management plan and Development Application is required prior to Ministerial approval of private commercial use of Reserve 50554? I refer to the recently announced Commercial Lease of Jorgensen Park in the City of Kalamunda: (a) Did the Minister consider the City of Kalamunda’s Jorgensen Park Management Plan 2007, including its designation of conservation zones and recommendation for transfer of those areas to national park management, in assessing consistency with the reserve purpose; (b) Were the conditions applied to licences over the adjoining Unallocated Crown Land required to have regard to the conservation zoning identified in the 2007 Management Plan; (c) Will the Minister confirm whether any licence conditions require the local council to ensure continued safe public access through the Unallocated Crown Land during the event period; (d) Can the Minister confirm whether or not there is a Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)-endorsed management plan in place for Jorgensen Park (Reserve 50554); (e) Has the local council been advised that they are not exempt under Clause 29(1)(f)(v) of the Metropolitan Region Scheme; and (f) Given WAPC Operational Policy 5.3 (March 2025), will the Minister advise whether a WAPC-endorsed management plan and Development Application is required prior to Ministerial approval of private commercial use of Reserve 50554?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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