Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group

Stage 1A - Multi use pavilion, entry road, car park and ovals

Shire Officers have received final detailed design of Stage 1A, Bill of Quantities and Tender Documentation from our design consultants and are reviewing the package which is anticipated to be closed out by end of April.

Stage 1B – BMX Track and Pavilion

Shire Officers have received 90% detailed design of Stage 1B from our design consultants and are reviewing the documentation. Bill of Quantities and tender documentation review close out expected by end of June.

Draft Service Level Agreements – Stage 1A and 1B

At its March meeting, Council requested the Chief Executive Officer to develop initial draft service level agreement covering Keirnan Park Stages 1A and 1B for circulation to relevant sporting clubs.

The initial draft service level agreement for Stage 1A will be developed once a decision has been made by the State Government on the Shire’s additional funding request of $4 million and the initial draft service level agreement covering Stage 1B will be circulated to relevant sporting clubs by end of May 2023.

Clearing permits

A clearing permit has been lodged with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The clearing permit process will allow approval to commence construction phase once this is in hand.

Keirnan Park Management Order – request to amend

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is the Management Body for a portion of Reserve 7125 – the 63 ha site referred to as Keirnan Park - the purpose of which is Recreation and Sporting Complex only.

The Shire intends to develop the Keirnan Park site in accordance with this purpose however due to the size of the land, development will need to be undertaken in a staged manner over several years.

Due to the staged nature of the proposed development, there will be a requirement to proactively manage the whole landholding to comply with bush fire regulations. This will require the undeveloped portion of the land to be kept weed free, vegetation generally at a low level and maintain fire breaks.

At its March meeting, Council approved the Chief Executive Officer to submit the Crown Land Enquiry Form (CLEF) application to the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage for amendment to the existing management order of the site to include Agriculture and Community Use.

Adding Agriculture and Community Use to the existing Management Order would allow the Shire to manage the leasing portion of the site for cropping whilst the balance of site is in construction phase and make provisions for future community facilities such as a Youth Centre and Men’s Shed.

Funding secured to progress project planning works

The Shire has been advised by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries it will be releasing $1.5 million from the $18 million Financial Assistance Agreement 2 for the Shire to complete associated planning and design works for the Keirnan Park project.

Stage 1A - Multi use pavilion, entry road, car park and ovals

Stage 1A Design and Tender documents are programmed to be finalised by the end of March 2023. This package of documents will allow the Shire to tender Stage 1A for construction. You can view design documents relating to Stage 1A under the “documents section” of this webpage.

The investigation works for irrigation water have been ongoing throughout 2022 and was completed in January 2023. Bores in the superficial aquifer have not provided the quantity required to irrigate Stage 1A. One bore was drilled into a deeper aquifer and has the potential to water the first Stage 1A, however, permission is required from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). Other methods have been designed to achieve water supply such as water sensitive urban design (WSUD) techniques, which are at a concept stage. The Shire will be engaging with DWER and Minister for Water over the coming months to discuss water security for the Stage 1A development.

Stage 1B – BMX Track and Pavilion

The BMX Track and pavilion (Stage 1B) concept design has been signed off and is now in detailed design phase. Byford BMX have been involved in reviewing all the designs and documentation which are programmed to be completed in April 2023.

Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group

The Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group was formed at the end of 2021 and have met several times during 2022.

The group met for the first time in 2023 on Wednesday, 15 February 2023 to receive an update on the progress of Stage 1A, Stage 1B, water investigations and project funding.

More information about the group, and the February 2023 meeting notes, are available under the “documents section” of this webpage.

At its May 2022 meeting, Council endorsed the Project Scope for Stage 1A of the Kiernan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct to deliver the project within the available $20 million project budget.

The Project Scope for Stage 1A is:

• Singular entrance road into the site
• 100 car parking spaces
• One senior sized oval (165 x 135 meters)
• Single-floor pavilion

You can view the endorsed project scope under the documents section of this webpage.

The above project scope has been endorsed to ensure the Shire can deliver Stage 1A in the current economic climate and within the available $20 million project budget.

The Shire is also advocating for an addition $4.05 million from the State Government to deliver a second oval and supporting infrastructure as part of Stage 1A.

Facilities to be provided within the pavilion include:

• 4 changerooms 253m2
• Male/Female umpire change rooms 33m2
• First aid room 12m2
• Office 21m2
• timekeeper room 15m2
• Store rooms 67m2
• Unisex Accessible Toilet
• Semi commercial kitchen 49m2
• Kiosk 25m2
• Bar 28m2
• Social space 300m2
• Cleaners cupboard 5m2
• Foyer 52m2
• Store 15m2
• Meeting room 23m2
• Public toilets male and female

So what's happening now?

The Shire is currently progressing with the following activities for Stage 1A:

• Design development on site entry road alignment, clearing and creek crossing
• Continuing with design development for the pavilion
• Ongoing stakeholder engagement
• Continuing with Aboriginal Detail Investigation and S16 Application
• Reviewing Tree Study and Fauna Survey in Keirnan Park
• Further development of Bush Fire Management Plan
• Advocacy for additional funding to deliver a second oval for Stage 1A

Help shape the Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct and nominate for one of four community positions on the Keirnan Park Stakeholder Reference Group (KPSRG).

The KPSRG will support, assist and advise the Shire with matters relating to the planning and design of the Keirnan Park Recreation and Sporting Precinct.

The Shire is seeking to appoint four community representatives to assist us achieve the objectives for the Precinct as stated in the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct Master Plan.

The group will meet quarterly or as required and meetings will be held at the Civic Centre, 6 Paterson Street, Mundijong.

Enquiries to Project Support Officer, Kiriana Barclay, on (08) 9526 1517.

How to apply?

Additional information, Nomination Form and Terms of Reference can be found on the Shire’s website www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/caag

Nominations can be submitted by the following ways:

• Online via www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/caag
• Emailing your application to info@sjshire.wa.gov.au
• By mail to Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, 6 Paterson Street, Mundijong 6123.

Nominations close 5pm Monday, 24 January 2022.