Noranda - City of Bayswater

• Will undertake joint consultation with affected landowners and residents.• Will consider the outcome of the consultation and agree to support the joint submission tothe Local Government Advisory Board.Nature of ProposalThe proposal by the two cities is to change the boundary between the City of Bayswater and theCity of Swan for the area north of Widgee Road to Reid Highway and west of Tonkin Highway toAlexander Drive, so the new boundary follows the alignment of Tonkin Highway and Reid Highway.The effect of this proposal is that the suburb of Noranda would be located wholly within the Cityof Bayswater. The proposed boundary change complies with all relevant regulations - Schedule2.1 – clause 2(2)(a) the Local Government Act 1995.In accordance with the requirements of Schedule 2.1 – clause 2(2)(b) of the Local GovernmentAct 1995, an area map, illustrating the proposed changes, is shown at the bottom of page 1.BACKGROUNDReason for the ProposalIn February 2009, the Minister for Local Government, the Hon John Castrilli MLA, announced asuite of measures to facilitate local government reform within Western Australia. This initiativerequired that local governments undertake a staged process of reform with key submissions,including a sustainability checklist, required by 30 April 2009 and final submissions for change dueon 31 August 2009 (this date was later extended to 30 September 2009).Following submission of the checklist in April 2009, the City of Bayswater was advised(in July 2009) that it had been given a Category 1 classification. The City of Swanwere also classed as Category 1, this classification states that “there is an existingorganisational and financial capacity to meet current and future community needs.Local governments should still consider reform opportunities which enhance service provision tolocal and regional communities”.DRAFTIn response to the local government reform process, the City of Swan, at its Ordinary CouncilMeeting held on 23 September 2009, proposed that the existing boundary between the Cities ofBayswater and Swan be amended to follow the alignment of Tonkin Highway and Reid Highway.The new alignment would mean that the whole of the suburb of Noranda would be located withinthe City of Bayswater. The current boundary divides the suburb between the two cities.Support of the Two Cities for the ProposalOn 25 November 2010, the City of Bayswater received a letter from the City of Swan reiteratingthe progressing of this submission being that the existing boundary between the two cities - alongWidgee Road, Noranda - be amended so the boundary follows the alignment of Tonkin Highwayand Reid Highway. The City of Swan further requested the City of Bayswater Council refer thismatter to the Local Government Advisory Board for their consideration.The City of Bayswater at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 14 December 2010 resolved that:1. The Minister for Local Government be advised that the City of Bayswater supports the Cityof Swan on the boundary change being the area north of Widgee Road to Reid Highway andwest of Tonkin Highway to Alexander Drive being transferred to the City of Bayswater.2. The City of Swan be advised that the City of Bayswater supports its proposal.3. The proposed boundary change be referred to the Local Government Advisory Board forPage 2Proposed Local Government Boundary Change Noranda

approval.As part of its deliberations, the City of Bayswater considered:• Correspondence from Mr Ross Earnshaw, Manager Reform Implementation, informingCouncil that - should the City still wish to progress boundary amendments prior to anydecision on the review panel, a formal proposal will need to be submitted to the Board inaccordance with Schedule 2.1 of the Local Government Act 1995.• The letter from the City of Swan; and• A map showing the proposed boundary change.On 24 December 2010, the City of Bayswater wrote to:• The City of Swan advising of the outcome of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on14 December 2010; and• Mr Melvyn Congerton, Chairman of the Local Government Advisory Board.On 25 January 2011, the City of Bayswater received a letter from the Minister for Local Governmentacknowledging the City’s letter and advising the City of the requirements under the provisions ofSchedule 2.1 of the Local Government Act 1995.BOUNDARY CHANGE - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995, SCHEDULE2.1 - CRITERIACommunity of InterestThe suburb of Noranda is relatively remote from the City of Swan’s Midland regional centre.Noranda’s proximity to Morley City Centre and its major road links means that residents looktowards the City of Bayswater for access to major retail and leisure opportunities.DRAFTThe major road connections, such as Tonkin Highway and Alexander Drive, provide rapid accessto the Centro Galleria Shopping Centre in Morley and to leisure facilities such as the BayswaterWaves Aquatic Centre, Morley Sports and Recreation Centre, Noranda Palms Shopping Centreand the Gerry Leeuwangh (Morley) Library.Reinforcing the affected community’s focus on Morley, Noranda is also within Morley Senior HighSchool’s catchment area.Although within the City of Swan’s current boundary, the Lightning Park Recreation Centre andLightning Swamp Bushland areas in Noranda are managed by and vested in the City of Bayswater.The City of Bayswater constructed the Lightning Park Recreation Centre at a cost of $4.6 million.The facility provides valuable recreation services to the suburbs of Ballajura, Malaga, Beechboro,Kiara, Lockridge and Noranda. This multipurpose recreation centre provides facilities for theNoranda Junior Football Club, East Perth Development Squad, the Noranda EDU Senior FootballClub and the Morley Tee Ball Association.The recreation centre’s neighbouring bushland is considered environmentally significant in termsof its flora and fauna and the area is cared for by the Friends of Lightning Swamp – a grouppredominantly comprising residents from the City of Bayswater.Page 3Proposed Local Government Boundary Change Noranda

Physical and Topographical FeaturesThe proposed change will simplify the boundary between the cities by ensuring it is marked bysignificant arterial roads.The Tonkin and Reid Highways are major, established physical features and the proposed alterationto utilise these highways as boundaries clearly identifies and distinguishes the boundary betweenthe two cities.Demographic trendsThe demographic characteristics of the subject area is almost identical to that of the remainingportion of Noranda within the City of Bayswater. It is recognised that Australia’s population isaging rapidly and the populations of the Cities of Bayswater and Swan are no exception to thistrend. The City of Bayswater has extensive facilities to cater for the aged and has a proven trackrecord in the provision of high quality services to the aged.Economic FactorsThe Morley Strategic City Centre is the nearest and most accessible retail, entertainment andeconomic hub to the suburb of Noranda.The City of Bayswater has adopted a Masterplan for the Morley City Centre to address future landuse to foster further development of this strategic area.Morley City Centre’s continuing development will strengthen its role as a shopping and entertainmentdestination, and potential employment hub for the Noranda community.In addition, WAPC’s “Directions 2031 Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel” supports furtherstrengthening of Morley’s public transport connections.Morley’s Strategic Metropolitan Centre classification is in the highest order activity centreclassification in the Metropolitan Centre Hierarchy, other than Perth Central Business District.DRAFTHistory of the AreaLightning Park Recreation Centre - serving the needs of Noranda residentsPrior to the 1970s, Noranda was a largely rural area and included a number of poultry farms.The area was identified as “urban deferred” under the Metropolitan Region Scheme. However,planning for residential development of the suburb of Noranda began in the early 1970s as part ofthe City of Bayswater’s Town Planning Scheme No. 17.The first stage of residential development was subsequently settled in 1979, with further stagesopening during the 1980s, including three school sites - one for a high school and two for primaryschools - to serve its young population.Page 4Proposed Local Government Boundary Change Noranda

Although within the City of Swan’s current boundary, the City of Bayswater began work to developthe Lightning Park Recreation Centre in the 1990s to serve the recreational needs of a number ofNoranda sporting clubs and associations. The City of Bayswater constructed the centre at a costof $4.6 million and opened the new facility in 2008. This multipurpose recreation centre providesfacilities for the Noranda Junior Football Club, East Perth Development Squad, the Noranda EDUSenior Football Club and the Morley Tee Ball Association.Transportation and CommunicationReid Highway/Tonkin Highway, Collier Road/Wellington Road, Central Avenue, Morley Drive andBenara Road are all important cross-links connecting Noranda with the Morley City Centre andthe wider City of Bayswater.Future growth of Morley as a key “activity centre” within the north Metropolitan area will seegreater focus on the centre developing in all forms including a major transport hub for both publicand private modes of transport.Local Government ViabilityThe proposed change to the boundary is relatively minor in nature and is not expected to have anegative impact on either local government. It should be noted that both the Cities of Bayswaterand Swan have been assessed as Category 1 by the Department for Local Government. Thismeans they have been assessed as having “… an existing organisational and financial capacityto meet current and future community needs”.The Lightning Park Recreation Centre and the Class ‘A’ Lightning Swamp Reserve are alreadyvested in and managed by the City of Bayswater. The additional rates, estimated at approximately$500,000, is considered sufficient to cover the cost of the services that will be provided by the Cityof Bayswater and some minor economies of scale may be achieved as a result of the boundarychange.DRAFTEffective Delivery of Local Government ServicesThe proposed realignment would affect approximately 535 properties and generate some $0.5million in rate revenue for the City of Bayswater, thus it would be reasonable to support the Citiesof Bayswater and Swans proposal.The Cities of Bayswater and Swan have a history of sharing services and resources and in thisrespect both Councils contribute to the cost of operating the Altone Park Recreation Centre in theCity of Swan.Noranda residents already utilise many of the City of Bayswater’s recreational services such asthe Lightning Park Recreation Centre, Bayswater Aquatic Centre, Morley Sports and RecreationCentre, Crimea Skate Park and the Gerry Leeuwangh (Morley) Library.The area impacted by the boundary change includes the Class A Lightning Swamp Reserve that isalready vested in the City of Bayswater and is one of 145 passive reserves managed by the City.The area affected by the proposed boundary change currently forms part of the City of Swan’sBallajura Ward and landowners and residents are represented by three Ward Councillors. Upontransfer to the City of Bayswater landowners and residents would be represented by the threeNorth Ward Councillors.Page 5Proposed Local Government Boundary Change Noranda

IMPLEMENTATIONGeneralThe City of Bayswater and City of Swan have agreed to work together to ensure the smoothtransition of the land covered by the boundary change in relation to the following:• Town Planning Scheme - incorporating the area into the City of Bayswater’s town planningregime.• Rating - transferring rates records.• Records Management – getting records transferred across.The City of Bayswater has the demonstrated capacity and capabilities to ensure the smoothtransition of an area affected following a boundary change.The highly successful transfer of the suburb of Maylands from the City of Stirling to the City ofBayswater in 1998 provides a model for managing the change.Ward RepresentationElectors in this area would fall into the North Ward for the purpose of local government elections.The addition of these 535 properties will not significantly alter the elector / councillor ratio and isconsistent with the requirements of the Act and Regulations.Transitional Arrangements in Accordance with Clause 11 of Schedule 2.1The proposed boundary change has the support of both local governments and the Cities ofBayswater and Swan will work together on the transitional arrangements, including the timetable,for the boundary change to take place.These transitional arrangements will include, but will not be limited to, consideration of:DRAFT• Human resource implications in terms of service standards and staff structure.• Service delivery implications for plant and equipment.• Financial arrangements - including transitional costs, any implications for the respectivelocal governments’ reserves, short and long term liabilities and the collection of rates.• Transfer of land and assets, including any facilities located within the boundary changearea.• Governance issues, and the requirement for amendments to local laws and town planningschemes.• Ward and Elected Member representation.Page 6Proposed Local Government Boundary Change Noranda

RECOMMENDATIONSFollowing the outcome of consultation, proposed recommendations are:1. The Local Government Advisory Board support the proposed boundary change betweenthe Cities of Bayswater and Swan - to change the boundary between the City of Bayswaterand the City of Swan for the area north of Widgee Road to Reid Highway and west of TonkinHighway to Alexander Drive, so the boundary follows the alignment of Tonkin Highway andReid Highway, such that the whole suburb of Noranda is within the City of Bayswater.{Schedule 2.1 – clause 2(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1995}.2. The Local Government Advisory Board, in supporting the proposed boundary change,determine by absolute majority, in accordance with Schedule 2.1, clause 3(3), that theproposal is:-a. One of a minor nature; andb. Not one about which further public submissions need to be invited, dependant on theoutcome of public consultation being jointly undertaken as part of the joint submission bythe City of Bayswater and City of Swan.3. The Local Government Advisory Board support finalising the boundary changes and seekMinisterial approval.4. The area affected by the boundary change form part of the City of Bayswater’s NorthWard.5. The Local Government Advisory Board notes that relevant reviews of ward boundarieswould occur in each authority in accordance with statutory requirements.DRAFT

Signed:__________________Terence G Kenyon JPMAYORCITY OF BAYSWATER_________________Charlie ZanninoMAYORCITY OF SWAN__________________Francesca LefanteCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERCITY OF BAYSWATER_________________Mike FoleyCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERCITY OF SWAN