Project Update May 2024
Groundwater Update
The application to take water for Stage 1A has been submitted to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). Alongside this, the Groundwater Licence Operating Strategy (GLOS) has been completed and submitted to DWER for their review and comments.
Clearing Permit
The process for obtaining the Clearing Permit with the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has been successfully closed out. The team is now working with the state body, DWER, to secure the permit approval with necessary conditions. The formal application for the permit has been submitted to DWER.
Stakeholder engagement
Over the past three months, Shire Officers have been liaising with Keirnan Park stakeholders to progress MOUs between their respective clubs and the Shire.
The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to create a strong, transparent, and positive working relationship between the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and local clubs to provide contemporary sporting infrastructure through the successful delivery of the Stages 1A, 1B and 1C of the Keirnan Park Sporting and Recreation Precinct.
This will be achieved by:
- Mutual understanding and respect of each other's role, responsibilities, and needs
- Participation in the Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group to discuss issues of mutual interest and resolve problems
- Open, honest, and transparent communication
- Development of a co-operative culture
- Jointly keeping the community informed on matters discussed by the Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group.
- Collaboration on advocacy efforts to secure external funding to support the delivery and completion of Stages 1A, 1B and 1C
A draft MOU template is provided on the documents section of this webpage.
Next steps
The project team has finalised the latest cost estimates for the delivery of Stage 1A, positioning the project ahead of the tendering phase. These updates and the overall project status will be presented to Elected Members at a workshop in the coming weeks to determine next steps for the project.
