WA Whiteman draft plan released
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 09 August 2016
A draft plan to guide the future direction of Whiteman Park in Perth, Western Australia has been released for public comment.
WA Planning minister Donna Farther said the draft Whitman Park Strategic Plan 2016-20 proposed to define the park’s role, activities and boundaries and was supported by a A$2.8 million investment by the Liberal National Government to provide infrastructure for future development close to the park.
"Covering nearly 4,000 hectares, Whiteman Park is one of the largest metropolitan conservation and recreation parks in the world, and one of the State's most visited attractions with more than one million visitors each year,” said Faragher.
"It is made up of distinct land use areas including Bush Forever sites and the old Caversham airfield, Whiteman Park village, the Bennett Brook Reserve, and lands bordering Marshall Road and Lord Street.
"The draft plan was developed to consider the current land holdings that make up the park and to ensure its greater sustainability and self-sufficiency into the future.
The 60-day public consultation period closes on Tuesday 04 October 2016.