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DENMARK EAST
DEVELOPMENT PRECINCT
East River Road and McIntosh Road Industrial Developments
Two components – Road Connection
Industrial Estate (stage 1)
TONIGHT’S PRESENTATION
Will advise on: The project objectives
The challenges
What is know
What is not known
How community will be involved
Programming
Do not have answers on: Bridge position
How roads will be connected
Road / bridge design details
WHAT LEAD TO THIS POINT
Shire of Denmark Local Planning Strategy
Extensive community consultation (2011)
WAPC endorsement (May 2012)
Great Southern Investment Blueprint Feb 2015
Application for RfR Funding Lodged Sept 2015
LandCorp committed Sept 2015 – LIA stage 1 $2.5 m
Minister for Regional Development announced funding 4 March 2016 - $7.626 million
Shire Council resolved to accept funding 22 March 2016
LandCorp appointed as Project Manager
PROJECT BENEFITS
Second “urban” bridge crossing of Denmark River.
Increased community safety during emergency.
Improved road connectivity for residents living north of town centre.
1st stage (6) industrial lots - employment growth.
Extension of services to McIntosh Road for future industrial land developments.
Capacity for road trains to access new industrial estate without breaking down (no access west of Denmark-
Mt Barker Road).
EASTERN PRECINCT
STAGE 1 6 lots, bitumen roads, underground power,
reticulated water, on-site effluent disposal
WESTERN PRECINCT
WESTERN PRECINCT – “UNRESOLVED”
Road alignment (multiple options)
Environment (flora/fauna work not done)
Aboriginal Heritage (Denmark River registered site)
River Flows (flood study limited)
Bridge & Road Design (length, position, appearance)
Scotsdale Road (tourist route, connection point for new road)
Land (road alignment)
Source: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan for Southern Section of Kwoorabup Beelia (Denmark River) 2011
“Preferred Route” for East River Road extension (Shire Business Case)
CURRENT CHALLENGES
Secure accurate information (flora / fauna /
aboriginal heritage / landform / soil conditions / community
concerns / river flows / approval processes)
Select suitable alignment for roads
Engagement with stakeholders
Progress LIA designs to tender ready status
Securing statutory approvals
Construction staging (2 year build)
DENMARK COMMUNITY
Communication will be increased and targeted; Press releases - information on project status.
Opportunity for comment on final route alignment.
Scheme amendment to rezone McIntosh Rd site
Direct contact with affected landowners and stakeholders.
Mail boxes to receive feedback.
Consultants researching area over coming months
Traffic and other disruptions will occur during
construction periods
PROJECT DELIVERY
SHORT TERM NEXT STEPS
1. ROI has been issued for key consultants to register (closes 11 May) – survey, civil design, structural design,
environmental, anthropology/archaeology, consultation.
2. Tender process to engage consultants (19 May – 9
June)
3. Set up processes to capture community issues (June – ongoing)
4. Consultants in the field (July – October)
5. Route Selection – western precinct (September).
6. Community Engagement (October / November)
7. Land Acquisition and Agency Approvals (December –
April)
QUESTIONS
Robert Fenn Senior Development Manager
9482 7471
www.landcorp.com.au
9848 0300
www.denmark.wa.gov.au