Jarrahdale Heritage Park Business Plan
The Heritage Park Business Plan was endorsed by Council on 18 March 2024. You can read the full resolution here. The resolution authorises the Shire to enter into negotiation for a lease with the National Trust of WA for the Heritage Park site.
Vision
Jarrahdale Heritage Park is a highly significant site revealing unique stories of Western Australia's timber milling history and other values within scenic forested landscape. It offers an iconic destination for both visitors and local alike, forming a cultural heart for Jarrahdale's township and trails network. A renewed vision for the Heritage Park is proposed that describes a broader range of values and interactions, captured in the Jarrahdale Heritage Park Business Plan, available to download in the Documents section.
The Plan
The proposed main strategies include:
- A walking 'labyrinth' interpreting themes of early settlement heritage, Noongar culture, and environment, supported by improved trailheads either end of the Park.
- A central destination space adjoining Jarrahdale's main street themed around timber milling heritage.
- Designated smaller spaces to spend time, reflect, or meet in the forest.
- Development of a Heritage Park Style Guide and implementation of improved signage, furniture, interpretation, and public artworks.
- Integration with Mill Manager's House and No1 Mill (under separate leases from National Trust WA).
- Potential commercial adventure attraction (e.g. tree climb or flying fox)
The Plan provides an overview of the anticipated impacts, including cost estimates for capital works, and an outline of the nature of ongoing costs, resources, and potential revenue streams. As a renewed concept, the Business Plan offers a catalyst for further investment in the development of projects and a basis for more detailed economic modelling if required.
