FAQs

This land parcel has been owned freehold by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale since 2000. Despite a strong desire, attempts to develop the land have not come to fruition.

This site was historically used for timber milling, storage and distribution since the late 1880’s and it played a key role in the expansion of the Western Australian economy by exporting quality timber around the world and was a big local employer and economic contributor. The site retains several production buildings from an earlier era as well as several small cottages used by mill workers. All buildings are in significant need of repair and restoration.

The western part of the site is currently being used as a Recreation Vehicle (RV) stopover area and it has a chemical toilet drop point and a freshwater standpipe which is connected to a potable water supply. Adjacent to this on the sites western boundary is land owned by the National Trust of Western Australia that contains the historic Jarrahdale Mill and Mill Managers House.

The development of this site was explored in conjunction with the Trails Town Business Case, which the Council supported at its Ordinary Meeting held on 11 October 2021. More information on the Jarrahdale Trails Town Business Case is available here.

No decision has been made about the future of the site. The development of a Commercial Feasibility will enable the Council to make an informed decision on the likely development costs and returns possible for the site.

An engagement plan has been considered as part of the inception meeting. The engagement plan will include targeted stakeholder engagement and Market Sounding of development professionals, key property owners and investors. Wider community consultation is likely to be undertaken at the Master Planning stage of the project.