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12 Apr 2021
An item on the draft Boo Park master plan is going to Committee on Wednesday 14 April 2021. The report includes details of the engagement and the draft master plan, recommended for approval.
With the finalisation of the plans for the golf club house and community facility, small changes have also been made to integrate the building into the landscape to allow for a better variety of uses. Internal parking (Option A) has been incorporated for the mountain bike trail area as a result of the feedback.
The City will continue developing proposals for traffic calming options on Stevens and Montreal Streets that also improve pedestrian accessibility.
To view the agenda item, click here or visit the City's Agendas and Minutes page.
To view the agenda attachments, including the Booyeembara Park Landscape Plan, click here.
Attending Committee
Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation (FPOL) Committee Meeting
Wednesday 14 April 2021, 6.00pm. North Fremantle Community Hall, 2 Thompson Road, North Fremantle.
Committee meetings are open to the public. Members of the public are also welcome to attend or speak at Council or Committee meetings, you can find more information on this here.
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25 Jan 2021
In November/December 2020 we asked for input on the draft master plan for Booyeembara Park, which includes the mountain bike trail upgrades.The findings of this engagement have now been compiled and you can download a copy of the report here or via the My Say Freo page.
What we heard
The My Say Freo page for the master plan project was visited 385 times with a total of 26 submissions, and the drop-in information session was attended by about 35 people. The majority of respondents spoke positively about the plan and thought it would be of great benefit to the community.
Those who didn't support the plan were mostly concerned about impacts on the natural environment and existing attributes of the reserve. The City notes these concerns and all work within the park will be undertaken with the view to have minimal impact on the existing vegetation.
Regarding parking, Option A (off street parking, with additional on-street bays) was the preferred method due to improved safety and reduced impact on local residents. This also responds to the community desire for more parking in the area that was raised in 2018 and 2020 engagement projects.
Please read the report for full details on the input we received.
Next steps
As a result of the findings, the internal parking (Option A) will be incorporated for the mountain bike trail area. The City will continue developing proposals for traffic calming options on Stevens and Montreal Streets that also improve pedestrian accessibility.
The proposed upgrades will be considered by the Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation (FPOL) Committee, expected in February 2021. If approved, the projects will progress to detailed design and (where applicable) additional funding sought.
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18 Sep 2020
The trail concept was adopted by the Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee (FPOL) Committee at the meeting of Wednesday 9 September 2020. The Committee also received the Community Engagement Report and noted the next steps for the project.
What we heard
We received 237 online submissions and talked to around 60 people at the drop-in information session at Sullivan Hall.
The responses showed a high level of community support for formalising the mountain bike trails and mountain biking here in the future, provided it is family friendly and caters to all ages and skill levels. Many people liked the concept design so limited changes were needed, and specific feedback will be incorporated in detailed design and construction stages.
Please read the engagement report for full details on the suggestions and considerations received.
Next steps
Officers will now progress with seeking funding for the detailed design and construction phase of the project. This includes making grant submissions and preparing a supporting budget proposal for consideration in the annual Council budget process.
The wider area (including potential pump track, parking and other landscaping amenities) will be addressed in the Booyeembara Park landscape plan which is now being prepared using the input we received, and will be open for your feedback soon.
Further information
You can find further information on the City's website:
Report and background information - see the FPOL minutes
Mountain Bike Trail Concept Plan - see agenda attachments or view in the document library on this page
Information on the engagement process - download the Community Engagement Report