Lathlain Precinct - Community Activity Zone

A cost benefit analysis was not undertaken before the negotiations took place.

Where the Town was made aware of commercial businesses using the free mulch action was undertaken to stop this and to ensure that the mulch was available for local residents as a priority.

The dog exercise area has been temporarily relocated, with its final location forming part of the community consultation workshops having recently taken place.  The dog park was not relocated to accommodate the BCL site office, but to ensure the safety of the animals during the construction phase.

As previously stated, whilst the State funding is allocated to the Town for investment into the community infrastructure in Lathlain Park the precise details are still a work in progress and will be the subject of a Funding Agreement between the Town and the State Government.

The Federal Government’s contribution to the Lathlain Park redevelopment is an investment in the social and economic benefit that will flow as a result this includes the increased capacity of the precinct to support a wealth of community uses and enable program delivery in areas including sport, education and health.

It also includes the economic growth that will be delivered through the enhancement of this valuable inner city area, the attraction of new business investment and increased employment opportunities. The construction and operational phases of the project will also generate many new jobs.

The $10M funding from the Federal Government is via agreement between the Federal Government and the West Coast Eagles.

As previously stated, whilst the State funding is allocated to the Town for investment into the community infrastructure in Lathlain Park the precise details are still a work in progress and will be the subject of a Funding Agreement between the Town and the State Government.

The exact location and design of the fencing between Oval One and the Community Activity Zone has not yet been finalised. It can be confirmed however that discussions to date indicate that the fence will sit on the oval side of the significant trees which line Oval One in this area.

There are no negotiations occurring between the parties in relation to expansion of the northern Oval 1 boundary into the Community Activity Zone.  The lease agreement can be modified by mutual consent of the parties as required.

1) For the duration of the construction of the ovals. It is expected that oval construction will be complete by early December 2016 although subject to progress on site.

2) The Town negotiated with BCL Group to have the large pile of mulch delivered into the Town’s possession in exchange for BCL being allowed to move their site office into Zone 2 during construction of the ovals. Prior to being delivered the mulch was the property of the lessee. The Town negotiated this arrangement as a positive step of goodwill and healthy urban development with the mulch to be used by the community.

3) No. The West Coast Eagles lease area does not extend into Zone 2 and is therefore not covered by the Lease Agreement.

4) No. All construction site parking for the oval construction will be contained within Zone 3.

5) No. The agreement made only related to the location of the site office within Zone 2.

6) The design of Zone 2 is currently being undertaken through the community workshop process. Following this a detailed design and construction documentation will need to be produced and procurement of the construction team will need to occur. This is not expected to be completed before the finish of the oval construction, therefore causing very minimal risk of overlap. The construction of Zone 2 will not be impinged by the location of the current site office. 

Whilst the State funding is allocated to the Town for investment into the community infrastructure in Lathlain Park, at this time, the proportion of State funding allocated to Zone 3 specifically cannot be confirmed until such times as a formal agreement is reached.  We will provide detail on this agreement when the information is available.

The Town negotiated with BCL Group to have the large pile of mulch delivered into the Town’s possession in exchange for BCL being allowed to move their site office into Zone 2 during construction of the ovals. Prior to being delivered the mulch was the property of the lessee. The Town negotiated this arrangement as a positive step of goodwill and healthy urban development with the mulch to be used by the community.

As stated in the previous answer, the works currently being undertaken on site is the result of the West Coast Eagles Development Application for forward works, which includes the construction of the two new football ovals. Payment for these works is the responsibility of the West Coast Eagles.

The works currently being undertaken on site is the result of the West Coast Eagles Development Application for forward works, which includes the construction of the two new football ovals. These works are being payed for by the West Coast Eagles. It should also be noted that public infrastructure works are funded by the State Governments $10 million funding commitment.

Through a series of investigations into traffic management, contained within the FLY Lathlain Precinct Movement Network Report and the Lathlain Precinct Staged Parking Management Report (available on for download on www.lathlainprecinct.com.au website, under the West Coast Eagles tab) it is determined that there is a need for a certain number of parking bays in each zone so that the site can function. The look and feel of these car bays is negotiable and has formed part of the community discussion (i.e. multipurpose, hardstand, soft scaping etc.) however the need to accommodate the functions of the site will remain. The Town continues to listen to all community feedback, noting that there are also people who support the need for parking on site, and is trying to balance on-street parking, onsite parking and the encouragement of alternative modes of transport with the functional needs of the site.