Local Issues

KWINANA MLA Roger Cook has labelled the live-export trade as abhorrent and says rather than moving the trade from Fremantle to Kwinana, more meat packing jobs should be created in Western Australia.

He was opposed to the trade because he was concerned about the welfare of the animals and said the Kwinana community was not in favour of any move of the industry to the Cockburn Sound.

The town was flagged by the industry as a possible future hub of the trade, which could be based at the proposed James Point private port currently under consideration by the State Government.

Comment sought on draft plans for

Latitude 32 Industry Zone

Portfolio: Planning

Landowners, residents and other stakeholders have an opportunity to provide comment on the State Government’s plans for development of the Latitude 32 Industry Zone at Hope Valley Wattleup.

The draft Latitude 32 district structure plan and revised master plan will guide development of the remaining 1,269ha area following the approval of the area’s first estate in 2008, the 157ha Flinders Precinct, which is currently being developed.

Planning Minister John Day said the State Government was undertaking the complex planning for Latitude 32 on behalf of all landowners.

“Over a 30-year time frame, Latitude 32 will deliver 14 commercial and industrial precincts for general industry, transport, commercial and business parks, as well as resource recovery and parks and recreation zones,” Mr Day said.

“When fully developed, Latitude 32 is projected to provide up to 10,000 jobs.

“It will contribute to the growth of national and international trade for Western Australia. Land will be rolled out by a variety of developers as well as LandCorp.”

The Minister said the Western Australian Planning Commission had selected Latitude 32 as the preferred location for the proposed Kwinana Freight Terminal.

“Both the revised master plan and draft district structure plan include the facility as part of the area’s broader planning,” he said.

As outlined in the State Budget last week, the acquisition of land at Latitude 32 through the Industry and Infrastructure Fund is part of Landcorp’s $375.5million asset investment program for 2010-11.

The plans can be viewed at http://www.latitude32planning.com.au or by visiting the administration offices of LandCorp, the Town of Kwinana and City of Cockburn or the Kwinana and Success libraries.

The public comment period opens today and closes on Monday, July 26, 2010.

Minister's office - 9213 6600

Latitude 32 Information

The Latitude 32 development area is located between Fremantle and Rockingham in Perth's rapidly expanding south-western corridor
The Fremantle Rockingham Industrial Area Regional Strategy in 1999 identified the Hope Valley Wattleup as a future industrial area to protect and support the Kwinana Industrial area
The initial master plan was released in 2004 and endorsed by the State Government in 2005
The master plan has been revised to reflect community and stakeholder input into the structure planning design process
The Department of Planning confirmed Latitude 32 as the preferred location for the proposed intermodal terminal in early 2010
The State Government owns 20 per cent of the land within Latitude 32. The remainder is privately owned by a large of number rural landowners as well as major agricultural and quarry operators
Civil works to prepare the first estate for industrial development - Flinders Precinct – commenced in May 2010, speeding up delivery of 69ha
Flinders Precinct is strategically located close to the Australian Marine Complex, Kwinana and Rockingham industrial areas, Kwinana Freeway, proposed new port facilities and the future Kwinana Freight Terminal
Two community information sessions will be held on Thursday 3 June 2010 and Monday 14 June 2010 at the Alcoa Social Club, 19 Hope Valley Road (off Cockburn Rd), Naval Base between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Places are limited, so to register please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1300 730 617. Submissions can be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Further information on the Kwinana Freight Terminal is available from the Department of Planning on 9264 7746 or visit http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/ Further information on the draft District Structure Plan and revised master plan is available from http://www.latitude32planning.com.au/, or call the information line on 1300 730 617.

Sand Mine Proposal poses risk to endangered species

Many residents are concerned with the sand mine proposal for Banksia Road in Wellard. The old Rifle Range is a known feeding area for the endangered Black Carnaby's Cockatoo. To read the most recent statement by Roger Cook MLA on the issue see the attachment below.