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Well here you go:We can hope so at a later date. It is pretty ugly though with the bus and train depots.
I'm not that unhappy about the Venville Centre going - it should have happened years ago.They are demolishing the Alma Venville Recreation Centre at the beginning of August, but leaving the site empty until early January, when construction of the new centre will begin. The library building will remain intact.
What will the Badminton club do with their shuttlecocks now?They are demolishing the Alma Venville Recreation Centre at the beginning of August, but leaving the site empty until early January, when construction of the new centre will begin. The library building will remain intact.
Sadly, the staff at Alma Venville were given only 6 weeks notice, and they will be redundant in a couple of weeks. Even more sadly for the gay community, after three years Gay and Lesbian Badminton no longer has a home, and will probably close after the last Wednesday of July. We couldn't find another centre in Perth to re-base. Koontz.
Grylls is actually doing something I like for once!! Hope this happens reasonably fast.Well here you go:
Major development near train station
16/07/2009 4:00:00 AM
A 15 HECTARE area of bush land adjacent to the Mandurah train station has been earmarked to become a major State Government land development.
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said LandCorp, in conjunction with the City of Mandurah, was looking to develop apartment- style living next to the major public transport link.
“Our vision is for the development to provide sustainable and affordable living options for Mandurah, not just through different housing types including townhouses and apartments, but also through access to services and facilities,” Mr Grylls said.
“By increasing housing next to the railway station, this will help reduce dependency on motor vehicles, encouraging people to walk, cycle and use public transport.
“The development could also include well-designed parks and recreational areas, with the possibility that some commercial or retail business opportunities may also be included, providing future employment potential for those who like the idea of living near their place of work.”
The site has been named Mandurah Junction due to its proximity to the Southern Suburbs Railway and Fremantle Road.
Mr Grylls said that in exploring the potential for the site, LandCorp had discussions with key government agencies, local community groups and residents to determine a future vision to serve the needs of the city.
According to the Western Australian Planning Commission’s Population Projection figures, by 2021 the population of Mandurah is expected to reach 100,000 which is an increase of 35,000 on current figures.
Mr Grylls said the development would seek to provide a benchmark for sustainable housing in Mandurah in terms of design, material selection, water, power and waste management.
“The government is in the early planning phases for this development and, given the importance of this site, we want broad community feedback on these and other issues to help LandCorp create an appropriate vision for the site,” Mr Grylls said.
Anyone who wishes to provide feedback can participate in a survey conducted by LandCorp. The survey, which closes on July 31, 2009, can be completed by visiting http://www.landcorp.com.au/mandurahjunction or by phoning the Mandurah Junction information line on 1300 762 623 to obtain a hard copy version.
It is understood it would be at least three years before any development started on the site.