Community engagement has now closed. Comments were submitted from 10/10/2022 to 07/11/2022.
Information
The State Government recently released its Gnangara Groundwater Allocation Plan, which outlines how it will seek to replenish this groundwater system. The Plan proposes a series of water allocation reductions to groundwater system users including a 10% reduction to agricultural water licence holders that will come into effect between 2028 and 2032. However, the irrigation of plants or trees for commercial purposes at established nurseries and tree farms will be exempt.
The City agrees with the overall need to reduce groundwater usage, however it has maintained that it does not support water reductions for agricultural growers. This is reflected in the City’s Agribusiness Position Paper, submission on the draft Gnangara Groundwater Allocation Plan and through meetings and discussions with relevant State Government departments.
As our discussions with the State Government continue, it is important that our strategic directions and advocacy approaches align with our community’s needs and priorities. As an important first step in this process, we ask you to complete this short survey to help us to understand the implications of water allocation reductions and changes on both the agricultural industry and the future of the North Wanneroo rural area.
Feedback invited
The information collected will be used to inform the City's advocacy approaches in relation to water availability for agricultural use in North Wanneroo and to inform the City's current preparation of the Local Planning Strategy and the Local Planning Scheme No. 3.
*Note: Data collected will only be reported in aggregate form and individuals will not be identified.
Register for a drop-in session
Register for a drop-in session
Community members are also invited to attend an informal drop-in information session to discuss specific matters regarding the current and future uses of their land, as well as to complete and hand in hard copy surveys.
- Venue: Ocean View Tavern, 2310 Wanneroo Rd, Neerabup WA
- Dates: Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 October 2022
- Time: Drop-in any time between 5PM – 7PM
To register your attendance at one of the drop-in sessions, please fill out the online form above.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Mandy Pearce, Coordinator Strategic Land Use Planning via Mandy.Pearce@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or phone 9405 5559.
Enquiries
- Name: Mandy Pearce, Coordinator Strategic Land Use Planning
- Email: Mandy.Pearce@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
- Telephone: 08 9405 5559