Macmillan Precinct Masterplan

Hi NMc,

The draft Concept Plan identifies 52% of the Precinct allocated to public open space, a range of 11 - 21% for Community Facilities and 27 - 37% for Other Uses. The ranges are based on the multiple options for the Bowls Club and Community Hub. These numbers will be refined through the masterplanning stage as the options are investigated and design in greater detail.

All numbers are indicative and reflect high level concept planning, therefore should not be interpreted as definitive or min/max but as reflecting the agreed overall balance of uses identified through the consultation process.

Please note:

1. These are ground floor base level SQM rates and do not account for second or additional storeys within building envelopes. For example, the stacked community hub would have a plot ratio of 2x the SQM area if it was to be two storeys or 3x if it was to be three storeys. This will be determined through the detailed masterplanning and full SQM and plot ratio rates will be provided when they are developed in detail.
2. When looking at the base floor level SQM rates there is a reduction in Community Use SQM area due to several reasons, including:
   • consolidation of uses into a stacked model or more efficient building footprints;
   • removing ground floor car parking; and
   • reducing/removing under-utilising space such as two bowling greens and manicured landscaped areas within those. facilities that were not used by the public. 
   • This does not represent a reduction in services provided in the area. 
3. All existing services currently on site are either expanded or retained in the Precinct, including examples such as increasing the size of the library, enhancing the leisure offerings at the recreation centre and allowing for an expanded art centre.
4. The positive trade off for co-locating community facilities into more efficient building footprints is the allowable increase in public open space which has increased from a total of 28% of the Precinct to 52% of the Precinct and provides a greater mix of parks, plazas, pocket parks, tree retention, laneways and open spaces.
5. The level of private ownership has not changed from the existing site area and is included under the Other Development section. It is approximately 5,600 SQM of the total. The Town will investigate this land tenure arrangement through the detailed masterplanning.

Further information can be found on page 60 - 68 in the draft Concept Plan.

Hi Vince,

There is further detail in the Building Condition Assessments located on the Town's website (https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/About-Council/Council-documents). These documents provide detail on the physical building components assessed and their projected useful life. There is also further information on the functionality of the building, including universal accessibility limitations of the building. These documents paired with the Leisure Needs Assessment will hopefully give you an understanding of the Town's growing population, demand for future services in these facilities and the key issues we are seeking to address with the Masterplan process.

If you would like to discuss these in further detail please contact us on 9311 8111.

Jack Bidwell

Hi Narelle,

I have provided a similar response to a question asked before on this topic so I have included some of the response below for you. If you would like to discuss this more feel free to contact me directly.

Both the community centre building and the Leisurelife Centre building are ageing and whilst the facility represents a required ongoing use for the Town and broader community, the Centre has significant functional limitations (specifically limited universal accessibility and security). 

The assessed building components, on average. have a remaining useful like of less then 40% and are likely to decrease over the next 5-10 years with both the physical building and functionality of the facility to be obsolete for the Town's future population. 

The Town has paired the building condition assessment with a Leisure Facilities Needs Analysis to determine the future demand for Leisure services in the Town and the Macmillan Precinct. Both of these documents can be found in the document library of this YourThoughts page.

It's important to note that the work currently being undertaken is not about planning for the facilities in the current environment but how they will service the community into the medium-long term future.

Kind regards,

Jack Bidwell

Hi Maxine,

The Concept Plan can be found at the top of the Document Library section on the right-hand side of the page. There is two documents, a summary report for which contains the overview of the Concept Plan and the Full Concept Plan which contains all the detail.

Kind regards,

Jack Bidwell

Hi NMc,

Detailed cost estimates of the two Community Hub options will be developed through the masterplanning stage of the project. These estimates will be used to inform a business case that will be presented to Council to determine the preferred option for the Masterplan.

Further information on the funding approach for the project can be seen on page 69 of the draft Concept Plan.

Jack Bidwell

Hi PK, 

in the draft scenario feedback form the community was asked the following question: 

"In collaboration with our community and local stakeholders, a Macmillan Precinct Community Charter was been developed.  Which scenario best aligns with the Vision and Principles within the Charter? (please refer to the Community Charter in the document library)."

The community was able to selected one choice between Scenario 1, 2 or 3 for which they believed best aligned with the vision. The responses to this question were how the score (%) was determined.

Hi David,

No elements in any of the three scenarios have been confirmed as final. Each element is open for further discussion and feedback during the feedback period.

Hi Eugenie,

At the Town's Mid-Year Review of the Annual Budget Council approved a budget of $200,000 to deliver Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Macmillan Precinct Masterplan.

Good afternoon. Can you please explain further? The site encompasses a large area inclusive of Town facilities, services and private land owners. I am unsure as to what location you are referring to. Thank you

Hi Vince,

Both the community centre building and the Leisurelife Centre building are ageing and whilst the facility represents a required ongoing use for the Town and broader community, the Centre has significant functional limitations (specifically limited universal accessibility and security). 

The assessed building components, on average. have a remaining useful like of less then 40% and are likely to decrease over the next 5-10 years with both the physical building and functionality of the facility to be obsolete for the Town's future population.

The Town has paired the building condition assessment with a Leisure Facilities Needs Analysis to determine the future demand for Leisure services in the Town and the Macmillan Precinct. This information will be utilised by the Macmillan Precinct Working Group to shape the future planning of the site through the Macmillan Precinct Masterplan project. This is a community co-design exercise which will be guided by a community and stakeholders.

It's important to note that the work currently being undertaken is not about planning for the facilities in the current environment but how they will service the community into the medium-long term future.