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3) Ensure tourism needs are incorporated into planning for the Swan River and water catchment areas in the region
The Swan River is a key natural attraction for the Swan Valley, with many man made attractions, such as wineries, based alongside the river. In the Perth Hills, water catchment
areas such as lakes and dams are popular spots for daytrips, providing the opportunity for hiking, biking, picniking and other activities. Because of the popularity of these
waterways, there are concerns about the long term sustainability of these areas. In working together to secure the long term sustainability of the Swan River and water catchment
areas in the region, it is essential that tourism agencies liaise with key stakeholders to ensure tourism related needs are considered and incorporated into any forward planning.
Key projects include:
Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe
High
Ensure tourism needs are incorporated into planning for the Swan River and water catchment
areas in the region
Department of Environment and
Conservation, Department of Water,
Swan River Trust,
Water Corporation
1-5 years
Medium
Facilitate the development of jetty mooring facilities in identified areas along the Swan River
Department of Planning,
Swan River Trust
1-5 years
4) Facilitate the development of diversified accommodation stock in selected areas
While the proximity of the Perth metropolitan area to the Swan Valley and Perth Hills region limits the popularity of the region as an overnight destination (particularly for the intrastate
market), there is opportunity to develop additional accommodation stock in selected areas. Of specific note is the need to develop short stay accommodation in Midland to cater for
business travellers or groups, the opportunity to develop additional short stay accommodation in the Swan Valley and Perth Hills as well as the opportunity to develop additional or
improved caravan park stock in the Perth Hills area to cater for the large numbers of caravan camping visitors that travel down Great Eastern Highway.
Key projects include:
Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe
Medium Secure a site for hotel development in the Midland area City of Swan 1-5 years
Medium
Investigate the opportunity for a caravan park development in the
Mundaring area around the Great Eastern Highway
Shire of Mundaring
1-5 years
Medium
Investigate the opportunity for additional short stay accommodation in
Swan Valley and Perth Hills.
City of Swan, City of Armadale,
Shire of Kalamunda, Shire of Mundaring
1-5 years
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