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Annual Report 2008 - 2009

Western Australian Planning CommissionAnnual Report 2008 - 2009

Statement of compliance ........................................................................................................................... 1

Chairman’s statement ................................................................................................................................ 2

1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 31.1 Executive summary .............................................................................................................................................................31.2 Operational structure .........................................................................................................................................................31.3 Performance management framework ..........................................................................................................................5

2 Agency performance .................................................................................................................................. 72.1 Report on operations ..........................................................................................................................................................7

3 Significant issues impacting the agency ............................................................................................... 17

4 Disclosures and legal compliance ........................................................................................................... 194.1 2008-2009 certification ................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.1 Auditor General: independent audit opinion .................................................................................................................. 194.1.2 Certification of financial statements .................................................................................................................................. 204.1.3 Certification of key performance indicators .................................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Financial statements ........................................................................................................................................................ 224.2.1 Income statement .................................................................................................................................................................. 224.2.2 Balance sheet ........................................................................................................................................................................... 234.2.3 Statement of changes in equity .......................................................................................................................................... 244.2.4 Cash flow statement .............................................................................................................................................................. 254.2.5 Notes to the financial statements....................................................................................................................................... 26

4.3 Key performance indicators ........................................................................................................................................... 454.3.1 Detailed information in support of key performance indicators ................................................................................ 454.3.2 Outcomes and key effectiveness indicators ..................................................................................................................... 45

4.4 Ministerial directives ........................................................................................................................................................ 534.5 Other financial disclosures ............................................................................................................................................. 53

4.5.1 Pricing policies of services provided .................................................................................................................................. 534.6 Other legal requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 534.7 Government policy requirements ................................................................................................................................ 53

4.7.1 Committee membership ...................................................................................................................................................... 53

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1 Western Australian Planning CommissionAnnual Report 2008 - 2009

Hon John Day BSC BDSC MLAMinister for Planning; Culture and the Arts

In accordance with section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Western Australian Planning Commission for the financial year ended 30 June 2009.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006.

Gary Prattley

Chairman

1 August 2009

Corrine MacRae

Member

1 August 2009

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At the same time we also released an activity centres policy to replace the existing metropolitan centres policy. The new policy focuses on the development of vibrant activity centres not solely retail centres. The focus is more on the form of the centre as well as the location and distribution of centres, rather than floorspace.

In the coming year the WAPC will take a more proactive role in the development of a whole-of-government approach to the provision of infrastructure. This requires an alignment between strategic planning, land use planning and infrastructure planning. Through the membership of the Infrastructure Coordinating Committee the WAPC has great potential to show leadership in this regard and is uniquely placed to provide the coordination.

There will also be focus on delivering an urban development program to guide land release across all of Western Australia for the next 20 years. The program will be an integral part of an overall strategic framework for infrastructure provision and land use planning. The WAPC and Department will work closely to ensure that this task is addressed as a matter of priority.

My term as Chairman commenced in April 2009, succeeding Jeremy Dawkins and Eric Lumsden who I would like to thank for their contribution to planning over a long period of time – it is a pleasure to acknowledge it here. I also express my appreciation to Minister Day for his interest in and support for the work of the WAPC.

Finally, I thank the commissioners who comprise the board of the WAPC and all committee members who give generously of their time. On their behalf I thank Eric, his executive and staff at the Department of Planning for their dedication, commitment and support. The work of the WAPC is dependent on it.

Gary Prattley

Chairman

to simplify the process and make it easy to use. We have also reviewed the Town Planning Regulations 1967 and Model Scheme Text to improve and streamline the planning process.

Reform is ongoing and the WAPC will take a lead role with the Department in future reform initiatives. Currently we are looking at a whole range of initiatives including a review of State Planning Strategy, the committee structure of the WAPC and improved urban residential and industrial land supply and infrastructure coordination.

The WAPC has embraced its strategic role in the planning system this year. The WAPC has taken a leadership role in integrating and maximising the benefits of major development projects such as the cultural centre, Northbridge link and the waterfront project.

There was also the release in June of Directions 2031 - the draft spatial land use planning framework for the development of the Perth and Peel regions. The framework supports a more compact city, but acknowledges that we have to work with the city we have. We need to have more efficient use of land and infrastructure and we need to prioritise land that is already zoned for development. The spatial framework should not be seen as an ‘end state’ but rather a ‘work in progress’ that needs continued monitoring and review. In finalising Directions 2031 we need to ensure that we have sufficient stock of urban land to supply land, housing and infrastructure to meet the inevitable pressures of the next boom.

To underpin and reinforce the objectives outlined in Directions 2031, the WAPC will prepare growth management strategies for each of the sub-regions. The strategies guide the planning and management of growth and development in the sub-region. The first of which - the Southern Metropolitan and Peel Sub-Regional Structure Plan - was released with Directions 2031. The plan will ensure the sustainable location, use and development of land and infrastructure in the south-west metropolitan area and Peel region.

I am delighted to be back in Western Australia after an eight year stint in New South Wales.

Perth is, in my view, the best planned city in Australia and that is largely because it has the Western Australian Planning Commission and its predecessors that with a Metropolitan Region Scheme and Metropolitan Region Improvement Fund, has sufficient independence to ensure a consistent approach to the planning of Perth and WA as a State.

The Western Australian planning system is fundamentally the best in Australia and with the current window of opportunity that the economic downturn has given us; we must drive reform and get our systems in order to cope with the resurgence that will inevitably come.

I have been delighted with the progress that has been made in terms of planning reform. The initiatives undertaken by the Department of Planning, led by Eric Lumsden are to be commended. Planning reform is a top priority for the WAPC. This year, the WAPC has audited and refined its delegations

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Members Members of the WAPC are appointed under the Planning and Development Act 2005 either on nomination to the Governor by the Minister for Planning based on their experience in areas relevant to the WAPC’s activities; as the chief executive officer of certain government agencies or by nomination of the Minister for Regional Development.

Mr Gary Prattley Chairman(term of appointment: April 2009 to April 2013)

Gary Prattley was appointed Chair of the WAPC in April 2009. He has 42 years experience in planning, urban management and governance at all levels of government and in private practice. He has headed government planning systems in Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. He has a Masters degree in Town Planning; is a Certified Practicing Planner; Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia and the Australian Property Institute; and a member of the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Mr Eric Lumsden PSM Chairman(term of appointment: February 2009 to April 2009) Director General, Department for Planning and Infrastructure (term of appointment: ex officio)

Eric Lumsden is the Director General of the Department of Planning (previously the Department for Planning and Infrastructure) and has held this position since November 2007. He has previously held the position of CEO at the City of Melville and City of Swan. He holds Masters Degrees in Town Planning and Business Administration, and postgraduate qualifications in

received the Innovation Award at the 2008 WA Water Awards. The Visual Landscape Planning in Western Australia manual won the Planning Institute of Australia National Environmental Planning and Conservation Award.

• The overall satisfaction with the delivery of land use planning services and activities increased significantly over the last 12 months - 55.9% of respondents to the annual client survey were at least satisfied, up from 44.2% in 2007/08.

• The WAPC issued 24,353 clause 42 (MRS), clause 47 (PRS) and clause 53 (GBRS) certificates up from 21,955 in 2007-08. The certificates provide the zonings and reservations of a property.

• A number of hotspot reports were released for regional centres experiencing growth, that provide clear and succinct information to assist those involved with planning, infrastructure and service delivery.

1.2 Operational structure

Enabling legislation The composition of the WAPC and its committees is established under the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Responsible MinisterHon John Day BSc BDSc MLA

MissionTo formulate and coordinate land use strategies for Western Australia to facilitate its growth while enhancing its unique quality of life and environment.

VisionTo attain balance and harmony between economic growth and the conservation of a world in which all life can be sustained and enhanced within its environment.

1.1 Executive summary

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is the statutory authority with statewide responsibilities for urban, rural and regional land use planning and land development matters. The WAPC responds to the strategic direction of government and is responsible for the strategic planning of the state.

As prescribed in the Planning and Development Act 2005, the WAPC can have up to 15 members. These include an independent chairman, the directors general of six government agencies and representatives from economic, social and environmental areas, local government, regional development and coastal management. The WAPC is serviced by a number of planning committees that have a range of expertise and local community knowledge.

The WAPC operates with the support of the Department of Planning (DoP), which provides professional and technical expertise, administrative services, and resources to advise the WAPC and implement its decisions. In this partnership the WAPC has responsibility for decision-making and a significant level of funding while the department provides the human resources and professional advice.

The WAPC delegates some of its functions to officers of the department. This delegated authority includes decisions on subdivision and development applications, when they comply with the WAPC policies and practices.

This year has been a busy and productive year for the WAPC and a number of highlights have been achieved:

• The launch for public comment of Directions 2031, the State Planning Policy Activity Centres for Perth and Peel and the South Metropolitan and Peel Sub-Regional Structure Plan.

• A number of initiatives were undertaken to assist in the reform agenda - amendment to the Residential Design Codes, review of the Model Scheme Text and Town Planning Regulations, and an audit of delegations.

• The Better Urban Water Management framework


Cr Corinne MacRae Local government (metropolitan) representative(term of appointment: October 2004 to December 2006)

Corinne MacRae is a councillor and current Deputy Mayor of the Town of Cambridge. She has been a councillor with the City of Perth (1992-93) and was first appointed to the WAPC in 2002. She is also the Deputy Chair of Mindarie Regional Council and is a board member of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority. Cr MacRae represents the WAPC on a number of its committees.

Mr Keiran McNamara Director General, Department of Environment and Conservation(term of appointment: ex officio)

Keiran McNamara is the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation established in July 2006. Mr McNamara has served on a wide range of state, national and international committees and boards concerned with conservation, including the national Biological Diversity Advisory Committee and membership of the World Conservation Union’s Commission on Protected Areas and Species Survival Commission, standing committees of CEOs serving national Ministerial councils and as a patron of the Parkes Forum.

He has an Honours degree in Natural Resources from the University of New England.

Ms Anne Nolan Director General, Department of State Development (term of appointment: ex officio)

Anne Nolan is Director General of the Department of State Development in Western Australia. She is an Economist from the University of Western Australia and has a wealth of experience in leading and developing public sector agencies. Previously Ms Nolan was Deputy Director General at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet with responsibility for intergovernmental relations, policy, cabinet services and parliamentary services.

Ms Dorte Ekelund (resigned 31/10/08) planning professional (term of appointment: January 2007 to October 2008)

Dorte Ekelund holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Class 1 Honours) from the University of New England, New South Wales and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Canberra. Dorte has more than 25 years of urban and regional planning experience and has had a number of strategic and statutory planning roles. She is an active member of the Planning Institute of Australia and until moving to Western Australia was the ACT Board member on the Institute Board of Directors. Ms Ekelund left the then Department for Planning and Infrastructure in October 2008.

Cr Veronica Fleay Regional representative (term of appointment: January 2007 to December 2008)

Cr Veronica Fleay is the Regional Minister’s nominee on the WAPC and is the President of the Shire of Exmouth. She has been a councillor since 2003 and serves on the Ningaloo Sustainable Development Committee, is Chair of the Gascoyne Development Commission Board and WALGA Gascoyne Zone, and is also a State Councillor. Veronica runs her own small business in Exmouth, is the Shire of Exmouth’s representative on the Exmouth Townscape Advisory Committee and an active member of other local committees.

Mr Glen Kelly Community services, community affairs, indigenous interest(term of appointment: March 2007 to December 2008)

Glen Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, the Native Title representative body for the South-West of Western Australia. He is a Wardandi Noongar and possesses a Bachelor of Environmental Science. Glen has been working in the Aboriginal community sector since the early 1990s specifically in protected area, land and cultural resource management and, since 2001, in the area of native title. Glen has served on a number of committees and statutory boards at the commonwealth and state level.

Local Government and Social Sciences. He is a Life Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and Fellow and past President of WA Division of the Local Government Managers Association.

Mr Jeremy Dawkins Chairman(term of appointment: January 2004 to January 2009)

Jeremy Dawkins was appointed Chairman in 2004. A planner, academic and designer, he was city planner at Fremantle, commissioner of the Australian Heritage Commission and foundation director of the postgraduate urban planning program at the University of Technology Sydney. More recently he reorganised the planning of Sydney Harbour for the New South Wales Government and, for the Australian Government, designed a new national model for streamlined planning approvals. He left the WAPC in January 2009.

Mr Grahame Searle Director General, Department of Housing (term of appointment: ex officio)

Grahame Searle is the Director General of the Department of Housing. Grahame has a strong background in leadership and organisational change and prior to his appointment at the Department of Housing drove transformation at the Department of Land Administration and Landgate. Mr Searle is an Honorary Fellow of the Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia, past President of the Institute of Public Administration (WA Division) and a Board member of the WA Treasury Corporation.

Prof Carey Curtis Professions / community representative (term of appointment: January 2007 to December 2007)

Carey Curtis teaches and researches in the field of sustainable transport, including land use and transport integration, travel demand management, transport planning and urban design at Curtin University of Technology. Professor Curtis is also a partner of the Australasian Research Centre for the Governance and Management of Urban Transport, Research Editor and Chair of the Board of the Journal Urban Policy and Research.


Provisions) Act 2005Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax Amendment Act 2005Strata Titles Act 1985

RegulationsMetropolitan Region (Valuation Board) Regulations 1967Metropolitan Region Planning Authority (Reserved Lands) Regulations 1977Planning and Development (Consequential) Regulations 2006Planning and Development (Transitional) Regulations 2006State Administrative Tribunal Rules 2004Town Planning and Development (Easement) Regulations 1983Town Planning and Development (Subdivision) Regulations 2000Town Planning (Local Government Planning Fees) Regulations 2000Town Planning Regulations 1967

Region schemesMetropolitan Region SchemePeel Region SchemeGreater Bunbury Region Scheme

1.3 Performance management framework

Goal 1: Outcomes-based service deliveryGreater focus on achieving results in key service delivery areas for the benefit of all Western Australians.

There is an increasing need for an outcome-based approach to sustainable urban planning that will enhance the ability to manage planning by measurement of a range of variables. This approach will require greater scrutiny of the impact of policy initiatives, for example attempting to manage residential land use via the imposition of a density code (Residential Design Codes).

Deputy members for local government representatives: Cr Margaret Smith, Shire of Capel, deputy for non-metropolitan local government representative

Cr Henry Zelones, City of Armadale, deputy for metropolitan local government representative

SecretaryMr Wayne Winchester (to December 2008)

Mr Tony Evans (from January 2009)

In 2008/09, the WAPC met nine times and considered 76 reports.

Attendance by WAPC members:

Mr Jeremy Dawkins (5)Mr Gary Prattley (3)Prof Carey Curtis (8)Ms Dorte Ekelund (3)Cr Veronica Fleay (9)Mr Mike Hulme (7)Mr Glen Kelly (7)Mr Eric Lumsden (8 including 1 meeting as WAPC Chair)Cr Corinne MacRae (9)Mr Keiran McNamara (5)Ms Anne Nolan (3)Mr Grahame Searle (8)Mr Kim Taylor (3)Dr David Wood (7)

Deputies:

Cr Margaret Smith (9)Cr Henry Zelones (0)

Key legislation impacting on WAPC activitiesIn the performance of its functions, the WAPC complies with the following:

ActsPlanning and Development Act 2005Planning and Development (Consequential and Transitional

Mr Mike Hulme Urban planning, property, business, engineering, surveying, transport, urban design(term of appointment: January 2007 to December 2008)

Mike Hulme is a developer and conservationist. After completing a Sustainable Human Settlement Design and Development degree he has been actively involved in developing examples of sustainable subdivisions and homes. He is passionate about the environment and our place within it and believes that it is now more urgent than ever that we work together to develop and retrofit our built environment so that we can live as sustainably as possible within our very fragile landscape.

Mr Kim Taylor Director General, Department of Water (term of appointment: ex officio)

Kim Taylor was appointed Director General of the Department of Water in April 2008. He has more than 30 years experience in water resources and environmental management in Western Australia and has held a number of other senior positions in government. Mr Taylor’s early work focused on investigation, development, and management of the State’s groundwater resources. He has also had a strong involvement in water policy and planning, contributing to the State’s Irrigation Review, Blueprint for Water Reform and State Water Plan.

Associate Professor David Wood Coastal planning (term of appointment: January 2007 to December 2008)

David Wood is Executive Dean of the Division of Humanities at Curtin University of Technology and was, until June 2004, Head of Curtin’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning. He is a planning practitioner, a supervisor of doctoral students and an active researcher in the areas of coastal tourism, planning and development, and community participation.

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regional communities to coordinate the development of land and the provision of utility and social services, and to stimulate investment in value adding enterprise.

Working with government agencies and regional communities will ensure that government decision-making takes account of regional issues.

Goal 5: Financial and economic responsibilityResponsibly managing the State’s finances through the efficient and effective delivery of services, encouraging economic activity and reducing regulatory burdens on the private sector.

The Western Australian planning system is based on a unique combination of stable institutional arrangements enjoying bipartisan support:

• strong and simple legislation;

• statutory regional planning, centralised subdivision control and supervision of local planning;

• dependable funding for metropolitan improvement; and

• a statutory authority to exercise powers, allocate resources and provide advice based on the expert professional support of a department of state.

There is increasing demand from the community for simplicity, timeliness and more integrated development that recognises good urban design, well located employment opportunities, efficient transport and a quality environment as keys to successful development.

This is being addressed through a range of strategic and statutory initiatives and the WAPC is committed to a process of continual improvement in planning processes and to exploring and introducing new and innovative techniques through which the community can participate and make creative and effective contributions to planning initiatives.

Goal 2: State building – major projectsBuilding strategic infrastructure that will create jobs and underpin Western Australia’s long-term economic development.

The WAPC is committed to building a national best practice strategic and statutory land use development and planning framework for Western Australia to ensure that development delivers the best possible social, environmental and economic outcome.

There is a requirement for improved public transport through planning. Population growth in Perth and throughout Western Australia is causing increasing pressure on transport systems and infrastructure such as roads, rail, seaports and airports.

It is increasingly important to ensure cost effective and adequate future land supply. Land development depends on the timely and efficient provision of infrastructure. There is increasing demand for new communities to have a high level of servicing at the beginning of the development cycle.

Goal 3: Social and environmental responsibilityEnsuring that economic activity is managed in a socially and environmentally responsible manner for the long-term benefit of the State.

Land use planning, land reservation and land acquisition needs to ensure that Western Australia has an environment in which resources are managed, developed and used sustainably in order that biological diversity is preserved and habitats protected. Land reservation and acquisition will ensure that Western Australia has national parks, marine parks and conservation reserves, which are managed, developed and used sustainably in order that biological diversity is preserved and habitats are protected.

Goal 4: Stronger focus on the regionsGreater focus on service delivery, infrastructure investment and economic development to improve the overall quality of life in remote and regional areas.

To encourage and promote development in the regions, the WAPC works closely with government agencies and


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Planning applications

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09Subdivision applications•received 3,702 2,514 2,129•determined 3,206 2,666 2,283•within statutory time

frame (target 80%) % 65 57 49•residential lots -

preliminary approval 29,552 25,865 22,772•lots - final approval 20,916 18,115 12,179

Development applications•received 599 500 681•determined 446 465 569•within statutory time

frame (target 70%) % 45 39 52

Strata title applications•received 373 381 335•determined 336 396 357•within statutory time

frame (target 70%) % 49 47 52

Survey strata applications•received 2,153 1,556 1,454•determined 1,898 1,605 1,685•within statutory time

frame (target 70%) % 77 69 69

Vacant strata title applications•received 28 29 23•determined 31 16 33•within statutory time

frame (target 70%) % 52 50 48

2008. The amendment is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of 2009.

Peel Region SchemeThis year two minor amendments to the Peel Region Scheme were finalised:

• 013/57 Gordon Road Planning Precinct and Greenfields Omnibus No. 3

• 014/57 Lot 40 Elliott Street Waroona.

In addition, approximately 270 ha of land at Point Grey was transferred from the urban deferred zone to the urban zone (amendment 015/13).

Greater Bunbury Region SchemeThis year development applications and amendments to the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme to accommodate major developments, such as the Bunbury Waterfront and Binningup desalination plant were considered.

The first amendment to the scheme has been gazetted (the lifting of urban deferment) and further amendments have been initiated to rezone land to urban deferred to allow for expansion of townsites in the region.

Planning applications A report on lot approval statistics, entitled State Lot Activity, is produced quarterly. In 2008-09, the WAPC received 2662 applications for the construction of 26,119 residential lots and granted conditional approval for 22,772 residential lots. The WAPC granted final approval to 12,179 lots. At the end of June 2009, there is a stock of 73,408 lots with conditional approval to construct.

Metropolitan Region SchemeThis year 13 amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme were finalised and a further nine amendments were initiated and are in various stages of the process.

Amendments finalised this year:

1131/41 Belmont Park Development1139/57 Eastern Districts Omnibus 71050/33 Stakehill Swamp1155/57 Drovers Place Precinct1151/57 Forrestdale Stage 41127/41 Baldivis Urban Cell 11128/41 Baldivis Urban Cell 21129/41 Baldivis Urban Cell 31130/41 Baldivis Urban Cell 41156/57 Neerabup Power Precinct1163/57 Fremantle Artillery Barracks1154/57 Guildford and Bassendean Station Precincts1074/33 Leighton Beach and Environs

Amendments initiated this year:

1159/41 Belmont Park Racecourse Development1160/41 Helena Valley Precinct1161/41 Parks and Recreation Reservations for Public Use1162/41 Claremont North East Precinct1163/57 Fremantle Artillery Barracks1166/57 South West Districts Omnibus 81168/57 Matilda Brewery Site1169/57 The Lakes1173/57 Stirling City Centre

Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 1082/33 Bush Forever and Related Lands and draft State Planning Policy Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region were published in August 2004. The report on submissions for the amendment and draft policy received final endorsement in December

Service 1: Statutory planning – utilisation of statutory, consultative, legislative, regulatory reform and coordination processes that facilitate the implementation of creative and innovative strategic regional and local plans and policies.

2.1 Report on operations


Review of WAPC decisionsDuring 2008-09, 179 (of 4927 determined) of the WAPC’s subdivision, strata and development determinations were the subject of applications for review to the State Administrative Tribunal. During this period, the tribunal finalised 140 applications for review of WAPC decisions concerning planning applications.

A total of 108 WAPC matters were dealt with at the tribunal during 2008-09 without the need for substantive hearing and determination. Of the 32 matters that were decided during this period following substantive hearing, 12 applications for review of the WAPC’s decision were upheld and 16 dismissed.

The percentage of determinations made without successful applications for review provides an indicator of WAPC’s effectiveness in the application of the state planning framework. Effective application of this framework delivers efficient decisions and ensures that new land is adequately serviced.

08/09Number of new applications for review lodged: 179Number of applications for review determined by the tribunal: 140

Determined without substantive hearingMinute of consent orders 57Withdrawn by applicant 46WAPC not contestedApproved under WAPC reconsideration (section 31 SAT Act) 5

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Determined following substantive hearingUpheld 12Dismissed 16Dismissed/upheld in part 4

32Total 140

Class of matters dealt withClass 1 without legal representation 45Class 1 with legal representation 18Class 2 77Total 140

Residential Design Codes In April 2009, the Residential Design Codes were amended to allow 450 m2 lots for grouped dwellings in areas coded R20 as at 4 October 2002 to continue. The concession was due to be phased out on April 30 and has been extended indefinitely.

Work has also commenced on a multi unit housing code to address concerns about the perceived failure of the Residential Design Codes to effectively deliver satisfactory diversity and choice in housing, particularly in relation to the design of multi unit and mixed use developments. The new codes will be given effect by an amendment to the Residential Design Codes. It is anticipated the draft multi unit housing code will be released for public comment before the end of 2009.

DelegationsUnder section 16 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, the WAPC can delegate any of its functions or powers. An audit of existing delegation instruments in September 2008, discovered that there were 17 delegation instruments in effect. Many were made under repealed legislation, and required updating to ensure the delegates were aware of their responsibilities under the relevant

sections of the new legislation.

The opportunity was taken to simplify the way delegation instruments are set out, to make them clearer and easier to understand, remove references to outdated legislation, and amend officer position, titles, numbers and agency names. Some delegation instruments were combined, to reduce the number of instruments being gazetted.

The resolutions made under each region schemes were also reviewed. Eleven resolutions had been made under clause 32 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme which were combined into a single instrument. The resolutions were all updated to ensure legislative references were correct and some additional minor amendments were made.

The final package comprised of:

• resolutions made under each of the three region planning schemes;

• delegations to DPI officers;

• delegations to WAPC committees;

• delegations to local governments; and

• delegations to other agencies.

To assist with the implementation of the Council of Australian Governments Nation Building and Jobs Plan, the WAPC delegated powers to the Department of Housing and Department of Treasury and Finance. The nation building and jobs plan aims to stimulate the economy via rapid delivery of construction projects in social housing, schools and transport around the nation. The planning approval processes were identified as the greatest risk to implementing the proposed works due to strict timelines imposed.

To improve and streamline the approval process for social housing applications and ensure that the funds allocated are used within the timeframes set, the WAPC delegated its power to the Department of Housing. In addition, the powers of the WAPC to determine primary school development applications has been given to the Department of Treasury and Finance.

The WAPC also delegated its powers to determine most built strata subdivision applications under the Strata Titles Act 1985 to local governments. In most instances, the built strata does not raise significant issues and it is appropriate that local government, as the regulators of built form, determine these applications. Applications which propose the creation of vacant lot(s), vacant air space or present matters of state or regional significance will still be determined by the WAPC.

Model Scheme TextAs part of a series of reforms to improve and streamline the planning process, a review of the Town Planning Regulations 1967, Model Scheme Text and Planning Schemes Manual has been undertaken.

The review of the Town Planning Regulations 1967 and the Model Scheme Text is being undertaken simultaneously. A discussion paper was released on 18 May 2009, which proposes to introduce standard provisions for use across the state, through the introduction of new General Scheme Provisions Regulations. This will result in smaller local planning schemes (based on the new Model Scheme Text) which contain purely local content.

The review of the Planning Schemes Manual will update guidance to local government in the preparation and review of local planning strategies and planning schemes


for community infrastructure. This infrastructure includes recreational centres, day care centres, aquatic centres, libraries and public open space.

The policy was prepared in consultation with industry and local government representative groups. The policy was approved by the government in June 2009 and it will be gazetted when the accompanying guidelines have been finalised.

Pedestrian access waysTwo new guidelines relating to pedestrian access ways: Procedure for the Closure of Pedestrian Access Ways and Reducing Crime and Antisocial Behaviour in Pedestrian Access Ways were released for public comment until June 2009. It is expected that the guidelines will be finalised by the end of 2009.

The new guidelines propose a simplified procedure for the closure of pedestrian access ways, and outline approaches for applying designing-out crime techniques to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the access ways. The guidelines respond to community concerns about property damage, anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and burglaries associated with pedestrian access ways, and the resultant ongoing requests for the closure of pedestrian access ways on security and amenity grounds.

Planning for activity centresA state planning policy to provide general planning guidance and facilitate the coordination of local government planning for activity centres was released for public comment in June 2009. The policy encourages the development of activity centres with greater diversity, including commercial, residential, mixed business and retail activities, in areas that are well-located to the public transport system.

The activity centres policy supports implementation of the overall activity centre network established in Directions 2031. The policy is expected to be finalised by the end of 2009 and will replace the metropolitan centres policy.

Acid sulfate soilsA revised set of Acid Sulfate Soils Planning Guidelines has been released that outline a range of matters which need to be addressed at various stages of the planning process

to ensure that the subdivision and development of land containing acid sulphate soils is planned and managed to avoid potential adverse impacts on the natural and built environment.

The review included consideration of six submissions that were received between 2003 and 2008 in relation to the guidelines and resulted in:

• a simpler, more user-friendly format;

• the underlying assumption that acid sulphate soils are technically manageable in the majority of cases;

• recognising that, in Western Australia, it is often not possible to avoid disturbing acid sulfate soils;

• refinement of the level of testing specified for the various planning processes; and

• reference to centralised risk mapping available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s and Landgate’s websites rather than WAPC prepared risk maps.

Industrial buffersA comprehensive review of the state planning policy for industrial buffers was undertaken. The policy aims to ensure that appropriate buffer distances exist to separate industrial land uses and essential infrastructure from sensitive land uses so that land use conflicts are minimised. The WAPC approved the release of the draft revised policy in June 2009 for public comment.

Road and rail transport noiseThe WAPC adopted a road and rail transport noise policy in May 2009. The policy guides land development in the area of influence of rail and major road corridors and freight handling facilities. It represents a coordinated, whole-of-government approach and considers land use planning, freight networks and infrastructure planning and provision.

The policy sets the framework for the coexistence of transport operations and urban development, providing predictability for the freight industry and infrastructure planners and providers. It ensures long-term certainty for transport infrastructure corridors and facilities through compatible land use development. It also provides guidance for developers seeking to develop land adjacent to existing or planned roads and railways.

to take into account the outcomes of the review of the Model Scheme Text and Town Planning Regulations and to address emergent issues.

Restrictive covenantsThe concept of restrictive covenants and their use in the planning system was explained in planning bulletin 91. It addresses concerns regarding the imposition of restrictive covenants in residential estates which are inconsistent with and undermine local planning scheme provisions and state planning policy. Such restrictive covenants typically attempt to restrict the number of dwellings on a lot and the potential for future subdivision, which is inconsistent with the density provisions of the local planning scheme.

The bulletin sets out the various ways in which a restrictive covenant can be modified or extinguished under the Transfer of Land Act 1893, including the procedure to be followed in order to modify or extinguish a restrictive covenant where the local planning scheme includes a clause which provides such a power as set out in the Model Scheme Text.

Public works and public authorityClarification when a body undertaking a public work is a public authority entitled to an exemption under the Metropolitan Region Scheme or a body entitled to the general public works exemption under section 6 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 has been considered in planning bulletin 94.

In recent years, the regulatory landscape in Western Australia has evolved, with utility service providers that were previously owned by the government being declared to no longer be agents of the Crown. As a result of these changes, confusion has arisen as to how and when the planning legislation is to apply to these bodies. Further, confusion in this area is compounded by the use of different terms in the planning legislation in relation to bodies that undertake public works. The bulletin brings clarity to an inherently complex and confusing area of law.

Development contributions for infrastructureA state planning policy has been produced to provide a standardised system for charging development contributions


Directions 2031 Spatial framework for Perth and PeelA draft Directions 2031 Spatial framework for Perth and Peel was released in June 2009 for public comment. This involves the development of a new strategic framework for land use planning that will shape the future of the Perth and Peel regions for the next 20 years.

Its main principles are ease of transport options close to dwellings, greater housing diversity and residential development close to employment sources. These principles provide for different lifestyle choices, vibrant centres for economic and social activity, a more connected urban transport network and a longer term approach for the provision of infrastructure.

It identifies the key policy and planning actions required, some of which are well advanced. These include finalising the activity centres policy, and preparing growth management strategies, sub-regional structure plans and a metropolitan public transport strategy.

Directions 2031 is expected to be finalised by April 2010.

Sub-regional structure planningSix sub-regional planning areas form the basis of future planning and policy development under Directions 2031. For each of these areas, a structure plan will be prepared to provide a corridor-level strategic framework that gives direction for the planning and management of urban growth in the area up until 2031. Each plan is to ensure the sustainable location, use and development of land and infrastructure in the area.

The draft Southern Metropolitan and Peel sub-regional structure plan was released in June 2009 for public comment. Structure plans for the central, north-west, north-east, south-east and south-west sub-regions will be released for comment later in 2009. All six plans are expected to be finalised by April 2010.

This year activities related to precinct planning studies at Stirling, South Perth, Canning Bridge, Murdoch and Ashfield; preparing an urban design framework for the Maylands activity centre area; and undertaking a study of the performance of 11 transit-oriented development precincts.

Stirling City CentreIn November 2008, a structure plan framework for the Stirling City Centre was released for public comment as a first step in the planning process for a vibrant diverse and active city centre. A detailed structure plan and implementation strategy are scheduled for release by December 2009.

Underpinning the planning are the transit-oriented development principles of sustainable mixed used development centred around an accessible transit station, which encourages public transport over private and provides diverse employment and housing options.

The Stirling City Centre Alliance, which was formed in July 2008, is coordinating the project. The Alliance is an example of collaborative, whole-of-government project delivery, combining resources from key agencies including the WAPC, Department for Planning and Infrastructure, of Stirling, Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority and LandCorp. Residents, businesses and industry stakeholders are integral parts of the problem-solving and decision-making processes, aiming for solutions that meet broad community needs, now and into the future.

Urban development programThe Metropolitan Development Program review examined ways to deliver more strategic and consistent approaches to the planning of land for development and the coordination of urban infrastructure. The review recommendations included combining the program with the Country Land Development Program and the Industrial Land Development Program, taking a 20-year outlook for land development and increasing the profile of structure plans. The review also indicated that there had been too much emphasis on the development intentions of private land developers, particularly in greenfield areas. The Urban Development Program will replace the Metropolitan Development Program.

Perth Coastal Planning StrategyThe draft Perth Coastal Planning Strategy identifying 56 precincts along the Perth metropolitan coastline from Two Rocks in the north to Singleton in the south was released for public comment in December 2008. The strategy sets the framework for the built form along the Perth coastline and provides guidelines for ongoing local area planning and coastal management programs. Key issues include climate change, sea level rise and new coastal marina facilities. Approximately 230 submissions were received. Analyses of submissions, and reports and recommendations to the WAPC, are expected by December 2009. The strategy will be reviewed five years after its final adoption, which is expected in May 2010.

Sub-Regional Structure Plan for Swan Urban Growth CorridorThe Swan Urban Growth Corridor Sub-Regional Structure Plan was prepared to cater for urban development and population growth in the future urban cells of Albion, West Swan and Caversham, an area which is expected to eventually accommodate approximately 33,000 residents. The sub-regional structure plan provides direction for corridor (or sub-regional) planning issues. One of the key fundamentals, as stipulated in the plan, is that the agreed minimum average density of 15 dwellings per urban hectare should apply for the entire structure plan area; that is, an average of 22 dwellings per site hectare.

Transit oriented developmentThe WAPC and Department for Planning and Infrastructure assist, stimulate and facilitate the development and revitalisation of rail station centres and surrounding precincts, aiming to achieve a mixture of land uses that encourages the use of public transport.

Service 2: Strategic planning – the development and advancement of planning strategies, policies and information systems that guide the state’s long-term urban settlement, industrial and economic development, and the management of the environment in such a way that reflects the aspirations of the Western Australian community for a high quality of life.


In June 2008, a draft South-West Framework – a strategic regional planning document to guide the future development of the South West Region over the next 15-20 years was released for public comment. The framework addresses the scale and distribution of future population growth and housing development, and identifies strategies for dealing with economic growth, environmental issues, transport, infrastructure, water resources, agriculture, tourism and the emerging impacts of climate change. Revision of the framework in light of the submissions received is substantially complete. It is anticipated the framework and submissions report will be presented to the WAPC in July 2009 for endorsement as the regional strategy for the South-West.

Associated with the framework, a demographic profile was prepared to improve understanding of the population characteristics and trends for towns and centres in the South-West. The results will be used by the WAPC and local governments in the development of planning strategies and for the provision of social and community infrastructure.

Also, a study quantifying the amount and location of building activity in agricultural areas of the South-West was completed in June 2009. The results will assist in identifying the extent of the fragmentation of farming land.

A memorandum of understanding has been agreed between the WAPC, Department for Planning and Infrastructure and Geoscience Australia for the preparation of a storm surge model for Bunbury. Geoscience Australia will develop the model, which will be used to quantify the potential impacts of different storm surge scenarios under a variety of climate change conditions to the year 2100. The model will also measure the effectiveness of coastal protection infrastructure to protect areas of Bunbury from storm surge and sea level rise. The model is due to be completed by June 2010.

The WAPC endorsed the final Augusta-Walpole Coastal Strategy in February 2009, and it will be published in July 2009. The strategy provides a framework for sustainable land use planning and management along the coastline between Augusta and Walpole. The strategy provides guidance on coastal tenure and management, settlement, tourism, coastal access, infrastructure, subdivision, development, and protection of the environment and biodiversity. It also provides detailed planning direction for

Infrastructure on behalf of the WAPC. Annual Coastwest grants provide resources for partnerships between coastal managers and community organisations to undertake on-ground projects designed to improve the condition and amenity of the coast.

In 2008-09, grant agreements were put in place and staged funding commenced for successful projects announced in June 2008. Fifteen grant projects from previous rounds were completed and acquitted. Also, revised program guidelines were endorsed by the Coastal Planning Coordination Council in October 2008.

In June 2009, 26 projects were allocated Coastwest grants totalling around $639,000.

EnviroPlanningThe EnviroPlanning project is a partnership involving the WAPC, Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Western Australian Local Government Association.

EnviroPlanning’s local government partnership program encourages innovative projects that provide case studies/examples of new ways to make land use planning more responsive and effective as a tool for assisting natural resource management.

In 2008-09 funding totalling $200,000 was awarded to three new projects through this program:

• a water management strategy for the City of Wanneroo;

• a land use management plan for the Moresby Range; and

• a strategic environmental planning project for the Dawesville to Binningup area.

A directions paper on the integration of natural resource management and land use planning was released in March 2009 for broad stakeholder consultation, and will be finalised in late 2009.

South-West regionThe WAPC and Department for Planning and Infrastructure are planning for the future of Greater Bunbury, in response to the sustained growth of the region and the recently introduced Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

Kwinana/Cockburn intermodal facilityA new intermodal freight terminal is proposed for the Kwinana/Cockburn area and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, in conjunction with the WAPC, has undertaken two studies as part of an overall requirement to plan, and reserve land, for this facility. It is envisaged that the new intermodal terminal will form part of a freight village comprising the core terminal infrastructure, terminal support areas and an industry park/cluster development.

A report detailing options for the preferred location of the new intermodal freight terminal was released for public comment by the Minister for Planning in November 2008. Following review of the submissions received, and further consultation with industry, government and community representatives in June 2009, a preferred location will be identified.

Cockburn CoastA draft structure plan has been prepared over a two-year period in conjunction with the cities of Cockburn and Fremantle, LandCorp and a stakeholder reference group. The vision is to create a vibrant landmark destination. The plan provides for medium and to high-density mixed use redevelopment. It has a subdivisible area of approximately 120 hectares. The project is currently being revised based on review of public consultation, which occurred over a four-month period in 2008.

Better Urban Water ManagementIn September 2008, the WAPC endorsed and adopted the Better Urban Water Management framework along with Planning Bulletin 92 Urban Water Management. Providing guidance on the implementation of State Planning Policy 2.9 Water Resources, the framework ensures appropriate consideration of water management issues at all stages in the planning system by requiring a suitably detailed water management report accompany planning applications.

Coastwest grantsThe Coastwest program provides opportunities for Western Australians to learn about, conserve and protect our coast. It is administered by the Department for Planning and


Framework. The Shire of Derby / West Kimberley is currently preparing a local planning strategy with a view to a municipality-wide town planning scheme being developed in the future.

Regional hotspots In 2008, the WAPC released 11 regional hotspots documents that contain land supply and release information, development constraints, population figures, lot creation activity, resource projects, and local and state government initiatives for centres in the Pilbara, Kimberley, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance regions. These centres were experiencing land and housing supply pressures as a result of growth in the resource and/or other industry sectors. The information will assist with planning, infrastructure and service delivery for the centres.

updating planning schemes, and promotes a coordinated approach by the three local governments responsible for the area. The strategy was prepared with substantial community and stakeholder engagement.

Peel regionThe Shire of Waroona’s proposed local planning strategy was endorsed by the WAPC in March 2009 following assessment by the Department of Planning in March 2009. The local planning strategy provides strategic planning guidance for the development of the Shire of Waroona for the next 15 years (2024), with consideration given to the longer term needs of the Shire (2025- 2035).

Mid-West Infrastructure AnalysisThe Mid-West Infrastructure Analysis was released in November 2008, providing recommendations to address the critical infrastructure issues in relation to transport, water/sewerage, energy, education, social, community health and services along with land use planning and housing issues.

The report provides a snapshot of existing and forecast social and hard infrastructure requirements, based on an examination of broad projections for the growth in population and employment, for 20 local government areas in the Mid-West Region. The recommendations relate to specific infrastructure requirements and identify the responsible agencies and timeframes for implementation.

Planning for Aboriginal communitiesThe WAPC and the Department of Housing prepares town plans, known as community layout plans, for Western Australia’s large, permanent and remote Aboriginal communities. Beyond community layout plans, they also undertake strategic planning projects and policy development, and provide planning advice and assistance to some of the State’s most remote areas.

Fitzroy Futures Town PlanThe WAPC endorsed the Fitzroy Futures Town Plan in 2009. The Fitzroy Futures Town Plan was developed as a sub-regional structure plan under the State Planning


Authority to construct the Perth to Mandurah railway were advanced to near finality, with three compulsory acquisitions at Baldivis and Karnup fully discharged. One claim by a former business tenant in the William Street underground station precinct and three property claims at Karnup and Greenfields remain to be fully discharged.

Roads: 30 properties comprising 30.26 ha were acquired for long term road infrastructure projects at the cost of $27,250,000. Other acquisitions included a 1.7587 ha property for the Shire of Waroona regional road bypass project at a cost of $470,000.

Primary regional roads: 12 properties (26.88 ha) were acquired at a cost of $24,050,000 for the following roads for which construction is the responsibility of Main Roads WA:

• Wanneroo Road/Ocean Reef Road intersection

• Shepperton Road

• High Street, Fremantle

• Perth-Darwin Highway

• Guildford Road, Mt Lawley

• Great Eastern Highway, Midland and Greenmount

• Tonkin Highway, Wattle Grove and Byford

• Reid Highway/Errindale Road intersection

• Perth-Rockingham Highway

Other regional roads: 13 properties (1.59 ha) were acquired at a cost of $2,433,000 for the following roads for which construction is the responsibility of local governments:

• Roberts Road, Lathlain

• Scarborough Beach Road, Woodlands and Scarborough

• Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley

• Mirrabooka Avenue,Landsdale

• Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe

• Main Street, Osborne Park

• Lord Street, Highgate

• Miller Street, East Victoria Park

• Mundijong Road, Baldivis

• Walcott Street, Mt Lawley

• Thomas Road, Byford

Regional parks: are areas of region open space which are identified by the strategic planning functions of the WAPC. These areas are identified as having outstanding recreation and conservation values which provide the opportunity for a coordinated planning strategy by different land management agencies and private land owners.

Properties were purchased for the Darling Range Regional Park (1.476 ha at a cost of $375,000) and the Jandakot Botanic Park (13.9602 ha at a cost of $5,759,000).

Bush Forever: eight properties purchased this financial year at a cost of $10.13 million included:

• One 0.4378 ha property at Wattle Grove to complete Bush Forever site 65.

• One 6.1715 ha property at Southern River in Bush Forever site 125 was acquired at a cost of $1,250,000.

• Three properties at Baldivis in Bush Forever site 275 were acquired at a cost of $1,480,000. The former owners of one of the properties continue to enjoy the property as tenants through a non-transferable peppercorn lease for life provided by the WAPC for the portion of swamp adjacent to their remaining property recognising a specific personal attachment to the land.

• One 4.29 ha property at Forresdale was acquired at a cost of $280,000 for Bush Forever site 344. This purchase also met a City of Armadale environmental mitigation condition required as part of the widening to Ranford Road east of Warton Road.

• One 20.0515 ha property was purchased at Banjup in Bush Forever site 390 for $2,650,000. This purchase protected the largest population of the declared rare flora, Calledenia heugelli or grand spider orchid discovered in the metropolitan area.

• Finally, one property (61.76 ha) comprising two lots was purchased at Forrestdale at a cost of $5,700,000 in Bush Forever site 342.

Railways: significantly outstanding south-west railway land acquisitions undertaken on behalf of the Public Transport

Property acquisition The WAPC acquisition program for the year included the purchase of 47 properties totalling 711.7935 ha for the amount of $58,516,936.

River foreshores: one property was purchased for a future foreshore reserve on the Canning River at Gosnells at a cost of $142,000 to provide future public access to the foreshore.

In the Peel region one 208.08 ha property including some five kilometres of the Serpentine River was purchased ($7.05 million) for the Peel Regional Park on a conditional contract payable in two instalments.

Lakes and swamps: three properties comprising 21.86 ha were purchased at a cost of $1,482,000 at Stakehill Swamp. More than 70 per cent of this swamp has now been purchased by the WAPC and will be added to the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park when consolidated and an integrated fire management plan established.

A 65.3 ha operating poultry farm was purchased at a cost $3,400,000 at Lake Pinjar. Closure of the poultry farm at the end of 2009 will further protect the Gnangara mound priority one groundwater source protection area by removing an incompatible land use.

Regional open space: purchases for regional open space for the Peel region included the acquisition of one 17.1652 ha property at Parklands for a cost of $8,200,000 inclusive of a future road interchange at Meadow Springs Drive.

This year the WAPC finalised longstanding litigation in respect of the 320.9 ha conservation reserve at the cost of $4,000,000 at Ellenbrook. The litigation tested and clarified longstanding compensation principles.

Other purchases included minor acquisitions of public land to consolidate parts of the Darling Range Regional Park and the constructed wetland project at Tom Bateman Reserve developed as part of the Roe Highway (stage six) in the City of Gosnells.

Service 3: Asset management – the acquisition, management and disposal of properties reserved under the metropolitan, Peel and Greater Bunbury region schemes for primary and other regional roads, parks and recreation and regional open space areas, special uses including planning control area and improvement plans and major land development projects.


and is currently reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for parks and recreation. Part of the property used as a farm school by Kelmscott Senior High School is to be rezoned for public purposes and the remainder consolidated and managed by the City of Gosnells along with land owned and developed by the City for recreation purposes. The farm was established by pioneer Stephen Gibbs, whose parents arrived from England in 1834. Initially the farm was used for grazing and later for dairy production.

• The amalgamation and transfer of the Canning River Regional Park to the management of the Department for Environment and Conservation (DEC) was completed. The WAPC will purchase the remaining five properties within the park and add consolidate them with the park progressively as they are acquired.

Rental managementThe WAPC has as part of its asset portfolio, a substantial number of properties purchased in preparation for future infrastructure developments and regional open space that are suitable for and consequently managed as commercial and private rentals until required for the purpose for which they were acquired. There are 232 residential and 52 commercial properties in the metropolitan area and eight residential and five commercial properties in regional areas in the WAPC portfolio.

Significant achievements that have occurred in the management of these properties include:

• A program to identify the location of asbestos products and a program for management or removal and termite eradication was completed for all the WAPC rented properties. Contractors engaged to undertake maintenance on WAPC properties are supplied with the asbestos management report and required to be suitably qualified when working on WAPC properties.

• A two-year project of internal and external painting on the rented properties is in progress with more than 40 per cent of properties renovated.

• The WAPC is supporting the water wise program by replacing all toilets in residential properties with dual flush toilets and the trial development of water wise native gardens.

Fire management, fencing and the eradication of alien plant species are some of the focus in the management program for reserved land. Rubbish and debris removal from illegal dumping is a major issue and expense in the maintenance of reserved lands. The illegal dumping of hazardous materials such as asbestos is a major concern and cost, as is the illegal dumping of vehicles particularly in groundwater protection areas. The WAPC abates hazards as soon as detected.

Significant achievements that occurred during the year include:

• The formal transfer of land on the banks of the Swan River at Belhus to the Crown for the creation of the site as a public park, which will include the reburial of Yagan’s Kaat (head). The proper and respectful burial of the head of the Aboriginal leader of the Nyungar people has become a source of great controversy and conflict among the indigenous people of the Perth area. The WAPC land is believed to be the location of the burial of Yagan’s remains. The WAPC has co-operated with the indigenous community, City of Swan and Metropolitan Cemeteries Board in achieving an agreed resolution to the final interment of Yagan’s head which was returned from England some years ago.

• A community advisory committee was established and the preparation of an establishment plan for the Tamala Park coastal reserve commenced. The land comprises the green planning wedge between Burns Beach and Mindarie, west of Marmion Avenue. The establishment plan will determine the nature of the reserve and its end manager as well as public access and facilities. During the year a major effort was made to control off-road vehicles entering the land including an education program. Completion of the final installment of a $3 million grant to restore and transfer of the Luisini Winery to the National Trust of Australia (WA). The property is to be developed as a museum, cafe and community centre. The Luisini Winery on the shore of Lake Goollelal in Kingsley was leased to the National Trust of Australia (WA) prior to the property being transferred to the State of Western Australia for vesting in the Trust as a class A reserve.

• Agreement was reached with the City of Gosnells and the Department of Education regarding the use of Hillside Farm which was purchased by the WAPC

Three properties were purchased under Planning Control Area 80 for the future widening of Charles Street, North Perth at a cost of $278,000.

Non-metropolitan regional road acquisitions: three properties (3.247 ha) were acquired for the Waroona bypass, South Western Highway (at Harvey) and the Boyanup bypass at a cost of $728,000. In addition, the future intersection of Meadow Springs Drive and the Mandurah Entrance Road was purchased as part of the Parklands regional open space.

Property disposalDuring the year the WAPC disposed of 105 properties with a total area of 425.8029 ha. The majority of properties were transferred to the State of WA (Crown) free of cost for recreation, conservation and heritage purposes or for dedication as public roads.

The WAPC sold 24 properties receiving revenue of $27,500,000.

Disposed to Number Ha $City of Cockburn 1 0.9965 1,544,575LandCorp 8 6.0528 5,777,271Private 15 37.8249 20,182,060

The land sold to the City of Cockburn was for the extension of Beeliar Drive from funds collected from developer contributions. Land sold to LandCorp was located in the Latitude 32 industrial development at Hope Valley that was purchased for the original alignment of the Fremantle-Rockingham Highway. The WAPC purchased the new road alignment from LandCorp in exchange. A number of properties were sold to Australand as part of the Port Coogee project in Cockburn Sound.

Field management Regional parks were first proposed in the Stephenson and Hepburn Report of 1955 which was the basis of the Perth Metropolitan Region Scheme in 1963. Since then the WAPC and its predecessors have progressively acquired land in anticipation of the formal creation of each regional park. Properties purchased by the WAPC for parks and recreation and infrastructure purposes are managed by the WAPC until such time that they can be transferred to an end user.


Tum Food Festival, World’s Biggest Play Group and Night Stalks in association with Perth Zoo.

A five-year management plan has been developed providing a blueprint for the direction the park will take to ensure that the pressures of increased visitation are addressed. It ensures the provision of facilities, public amenities, experiences and service to keep the long-term sustainability of the park on track for years to come. The plan is currently being finalised which is expected by the end of 2009.

• Properties located at East Parade, East Perth were contracted to be demolished by the WAPC during the year in preparation for the East Parade regeneration and transit oriented development project. By early 2010, the WAPC expects to submit an amendment to the local planning scheme to the Town of Vincent to facilitate delivery of this demonstration project located within the walkable catchments of the East Perth and Mt Lawley railway stations.

Whiteman ParkThe WAPC owns and manages Whiteman Park – one of the largest metropolitan conservation and recreation reserves in the world. In the past 12 months the park has attracted nearly 800,000 visitors, an increase of 11 per cent from the previous year which has been one of the largest increases of any tourist destination in Western Australia. The park also plays a pivotal role in protecting the Gnangara water mound from which Perth draws around 40 per cent of its drinking water.

Over the past 12 months the park has made a number of major achievements through the completion of capital projects, events and exhibitions. Using the latest feral-proof fencing technology 50 ha of Swan Coastal Plain habitat has been fenced off to create a breeding ground reserve for Woylie, Honey Possum and Tamar. The reserve has a number of walkways and boardwalks and will be open to the public in November 2009.

A number of exhibitions have been held at Revolutions this year including: Great Railway Journeys of Australia – a travelling exhibition that displayed the history of rail travel in Australia and showed how rail improved transport networks across the continent, and Running on Empty – an exhibition detailing the importance of alternative fuel, the impact fossil fuel has had on the environment and the future of fossil fuels in our society.

Whiteman Park holds a number of family events during the year including: Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine Day, Classic Car Show, Gnangara Water Festival, Yum in My


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Improvements will build on the Western Australian planning system, which is a unique combination of stable institutional arrangements enjoying bipartisan support - strong and simple legislation; statutory regional planning, subdivision control and supervision of local planning; dependable funding for metropolitan improvement; and a statutory authority to exercise powers, allocate resources and provide advice, based on the expert professional support of a department of State.

The WAPC will continue to provide land use planning, reservation and acquisition to ensure that Western Australia has parks and recreation areas that are managed, developed and used sustainably to preserve biological diversity, protect habitats and provide for community use.

There is a growing need to encourage and promote development in Western Australia’s regions. The WAPC has established regional planning committees for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Mid-West regions in order to develop robust regional planning strategies to guide orderly development and local planning activities.

The WAPC is working closely with government agencies and regional communities to coordinate the development of land and the provision of utility and social services, and to stimulate investment in value-adding enterprise.

Adequate future land supply, delivered in a cost effective manner, is increasingly important to Western Australians along with the timely and efficient provision of all forms of infrastructure. Population growth in Perth and throughout Western Australia is increasing pressure on transport systems and infrastructure such as road, rail, seaports, airports, and social and community infrastructure.

• The community is demanding greater simplicity, timeliness and integration of development that recognises good urban design, well located employment opportunities, efficient transport and a quality environment as keys to successful development. There is a growing need for outcomes-based approaches to sustainable urban planning that will provide a capacity to manage land use planning by measuring its many variable components.

• Increasing pressures on the use of land necessitates the WAPC working to ensure that resources are managed, areas are developed and used sustainably, while also ensuring the natural environment is preserved and habitats protected.

To address these issues, the WAPC is designing a national best practice strategic and statutory land use development and planning framework for Western Australia. The framework will ensure that development delivers the best possible social, environmental and economic outcomes for the State.

Improvements to the planning framework will be identified under Building a Better Planning System to deliver more timely, efficient and effective planning approval processes; to enable the government to integrate land use planning with infrastructure provision; and to have more effective planning instruments to achieve outcomes.

The WAPC is improving strategic and statutory planning processes through which the community can participate and make creative and effective contributions to planning initiatives. In particular, there will be a review of the Residential Design Codes to incorporate a new multi-unit housing code, addressing housing diversity, choice and affordability through higher density and mixed use development provisions. There will also be a review of the Model


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INDEPENDENT AUDIT OPINION

To the Parliament of Western Australia

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

I have audited the accounts, financial statements, controls and key performance indicators of the Western Australian Planning Commission.

The financial statements comprise the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2009, and the Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory Notes.

The key performance indicators consist of key indicators of effectiveness and efficiency.

Commission’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements and Key Performance Indicators The Commission is responsible for keeping proper accounts, and the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Treasurer’s Instructions, and the key performance indicators. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements and key performance indicators that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances; and complying with the Financial Management Act 2006 and other relevant written law.

Summary of my Role As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements, controls and key performance indicators based on my audit. This was done by testing selected samples of the audit evidence. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. Further information on my audit approach is provided in my audit practice statement. Refer "http://www.audit.wa.gov.au/pubs/Audit-Practice-Statement.pdf".

An audit does not guarantee that every amount and disclosure in the financial statements and key performance indicators is error free. The term “reasonable assurance” recognises that an audit does not examine all evidence and every transaction. However, my audit procedures should identify errors or omissions significant enough to adversely affect the decisions of users of the financial statements and key performance indicators.

Western Australian Planning Commission Financial Statements and Key Performance Indicators for the year ended 30 June 2009

Audit Opinion In my opinion,

(i) the financial statements are based on proper accounts and present fairly the financial position of the Western Australian Planning Commission at 30 June 2009 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date. They are in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Treasurer’s Instructions;

(ii) the controls exercised by the Commission provide reasonable assurance that the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property, and the incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions; and

(iii) the key performance indicators of the Commission are relevant and appropriate to help users assess the Commission’s performance and fairly represent the indicated performance for the year ended 30 June 2009.

COLIN MURPHY AUDITOR GENERAL 19 August 2009

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Certificationof financialstatements

The accompanying financialstatements of the WesternAustralian Planning Commissionhave been prepared incompliance with the provisions ofthe Financial Management Act2006 from proper accounts andrecords to present fairly thefinancial transactions for thefinancial year ended 30 June2009 and the financial positionas at 30 June 2009.

At the date of signing we are notaware of any circumstanceswhich would render theparticulars included in thefinancial statements misleadingor inaccurate.

ToilS1 EvansChief Finance OfficerWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009

Corinne MacRaeMemberWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009

Ga PrattleyChairmanWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009


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We hereby certify that theperformancc indicators are basedon proper records, are relevantand appropriate for assistingusers to assess the WesternAustralian PlanningCommissions performance, andfairly represent the performanceof the Western AustralianPlanning Commission for thefinancial year ended 30 June2009,

Tony EvansChief Finance OfficerWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009

Corinne MacRaeMemberWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009

Gary PrattloyChairmanWestern Australian Planning Commission7 August 2009


4.1.3 Certification of key performance indicators


4.2.1 Income statementfor the year ended 30 June 2009 Notes

2009$000

2008$000

Net cost of services 34,369 31,040

Income from State Government 20

State grants and contributions 422 460

Service appropriation 85,531 79,318

Resources received free of charge 443 306

Assets assumed/(transferred) 5,429 0

Total income from State Government 91,825 80,084

Surplus for the period(a) 57,456 49,044

(a) The majority of the surplus represents appropriations received for the acquisition of land for the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

See also Note 51 Schedule of Income and Expenses by service.

The income statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Notes2009$000

2008$000

Cost of services

ExpensesEmployee benefits expense 5 126 122

Supplies and services 6 31,513 28,510

Depreciation expense 7 2,689 2,844

Bad and doubtful debts 8 42 9

Committee/board fees 9 561 609

Grants and subsidies 10 3,502 2,684

Finance costs 11 10 11

Other expenses 13 5,499 1,704Loss on disposal of non current assets 19 12,023 13,722

Total cost of services 55,965 50,215

IncomeRevenueGrants from other bodies 14 327 159Commonwealth grants and contributions 15 252 444

Rental revenue 4,397 3,935

User charges and fees 16 8,247 7,899

Interest revenue 17 4,291 3,614

Other revenue 18 3,772 1,338

Total revenue 21,286 17,389

GainsOther gains 19 310 1,786

Total gains 310 1,786

Total income other than income from State Government 21,596 19,175

4.2 Financial statements


4.2.2 Balance sheetas at 30 June 2009 Notes

2009$000

2008$000

Net Assets 642,772 633,829

EquityContributed equity 37 9,114 18,737

Asset revaluation reserve 38 61,973 100,863

Accumulated surplus/(deficiency) 39 571,685 514,229

Total Equity 642,772 633,829

The balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Notes2009$000

2008$000

Assets

Current AssetsCash and cash equivalents 21 75,513 37,019

Restricted cash and cash equivalents 22 6,342 7,281

Receivables 23 4,501 1,694

Inventories 24 26 24Non-current assets classified as held for sale 25 0 2,513

Other current assets 26 192 183

Total Current Assets 86,574 48,714

Non-Current AssetsAmounts receivable for services 27 2,079 1,699

Land and equity in land 28 552,851 574,265

Buildings 29 27,534 28,704

Infrastructure 30 7,105 4,263

Equipment 31 1,202 1,277

Total Non-Current Assets 590,771 610,209

Total Assets 677,345 658,923

Liabilities

Current LiabilitiesPayables 33 13,289 3,377

Provisions 34 67 69

Borrowings 35 20 23

Other current liabilities 36 21,115 21,508

Total Current Liabilities 34,491 24,977

Non-Current LiabilitiesProvisions 34 6 21

Borrowings 35 76 96

Total Non-Current Liabilities 82 117

Total Liabilities 34,573 25,094


4.2.3 Statement of changes in equity

for the year ended 30 June 2009

Notes2009$000

2008$000

Balance of equity at start of period 633,829 654,319

Contributed Equity 37

Balance at start of period 18,737 14,878

Capital contribution 5,400 11,400

Distributions to owners (15,023) (7,541)

Balance at end of period 9,114 18,737

Reserves 38

Asset Revaluation Reserve


Gains/(losses) from asset revaluation (38,890) (73,393)


Accumulated Surplus (Retained earnings) 39


Surplus for the period(a) 57,456 49,044


Balance of equity at end of period 642,772 633,829

(a) The aggregate net amount attributable to each category of equity is: surplus $57,456,000 less losses from asset revaluation of $38,890,000 (2008: surplus $49,044,000 less losses from asset revaluation of $73,393,000).

The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


4.2.4 Cash flow statementfor the year ended 30 June 2009 Notes

2009$000

2008$000

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of non-current physical assets 18,165 18,939Purchase of non-current physical assets (47,578) (76,103)

Net cash provided/(used in) investing activities (29,412) (57,164)

Cash flows from financing activities

Finance lease payments 0 0

Net cash provided/(used in) financing activities 0 0

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 37,555 14,891

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 44,300 29,409

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 40 81,855 44,300

The cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Notes2009$000

2008$000

Cash flows from State Government

Service appropriations 85,151 78,938

Capital contributions 5,400 5,400

Net cash provided by State Government 90,551 84,338

Utilised as follows:

Cash flows from operating activities

Payments

Employee benefits (152) (107)

Supplies and services (30,074) (21,735)

Committee/board fees (540) (609)

Grants and subsidies (3,531) (2,711)

GST payments on purchases (6,606) (6,417)

GST payment to taxation authority 0 0

Other payments (7,949) (7,874)

(48,852) (39,453)

ReceiptsState and other bodies grants and contributions 721 353Commonwealth grants and contributions 23 588

Rental receipts 4,373 3,946

User charges and fees 8,029 9,035

Interest receipts 4,424 3,649

GST receipts on sales 1,513 1,907

GST receipts from taxation authority 2,606 7,398

Other receipts 3,579 295

25,268 27,170

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 40 (23,584) (12,283)


Treasurer’s Instructions to vary application, disclosure, format and wording.The Financial Management Act and the Treasurer’s Instructions are legislative provisions governing the preparation of financial statements and take precedence over accounting standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.Where modification is required and has a material or significant financial effect on the reported results, details of that modification and the resulting financial effect are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

b. Basis of preparationThe financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting using the historical cost convention, modified by the revaluation of land, buildings and infrastructure assets which have been measured at fair value.The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements have been consistently applied throughout all periods presented unless otherwise stated.The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($000).The key assumptions made concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are disclosed at Note 3 Key sources of estimation uncertainty.

c. Reporting entityThe reporting entity comprises the Western Australian Planning Commission.

d. Contributed equityAASB Interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities requires transfers in the nature of equity contributions to be designated by the Government (the owner) as contributions by owners (at the time of, or prior to transfer) before such transfers can be recognised

as equity contributions. Capital contributions (appropriations) have been designated as contributions by owners by TI 955 Contributions by Owners made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities and have been credited directly to Contributed Equity.Transfer of net assets to/from other agencies are designated as contributions by owners where the transfers are non-discretionary and non-reciprocal. See Note 37 Equity.

e. Income

Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows: Sale of land and other assets: Revenue is recognised from the sale of land and disposal of other assets when the significant risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the purchaser and proceeds can be measured reliably.Rendering of services: Revenue is recognised on delivery of the service or by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction.Subdivision and strata title application fees: Revenue is recognised on delivery of the service.Rent: Rent revenue is recognised on a straight line basis in accordance to leasing terms. Refer also Note 2(n) Rent.Interest: Revenue is recognised as the interest accrues.Service appropriations: Service appropriations are recognised as revenues at nominal value in the period in which the WAPC gains control of the appropriated funds, which is at the time those funds are deposited to the bank account or credited to the holding account held at the Department of Treasury and Finance. See Note 20 Income from State Government.Grants, donations, gifts and other non-reciprocal contributions: Revenue is recognised at fair value when the WAPC obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions, usually when cash is received.Other non-reciprocal contributions that are not contributions by owners are recognised at their fair value. Contributions of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would be purchased if not donated.

4.2.5 Notes to the financial statementsfor the year ended 30 June 2009

1 Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards

GeneralThe financial statements of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for the year ended 30 June 2009 have been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), which comprise a Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements, and Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations).In preparing these financial statements the WAPC has adopted, where relevant to its operations, new and revised standards and interpretations from the operative dates as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and formerly the Urgent Issues Group (UIG).Early adoption of standardsThe WAPC cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements. No standards and interpretations that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have been early adopted by the WAPC for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2009.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies

a. General statementThe financial statements constitute a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board as applied by the Treasurer’s Instructions. Several of these are modified by the


not provide a clear distinction between market type assets and existing use assets.Refer to Note 28 Land and Equity in Land, Note 29 Buildings and Note 30 Infrastructure for further information on revaluations.

Derecognition

Upon disposal or derecognition of an item of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure, any revaluation reserve relating to that asset is retained in the asset revaluation reserve.

Depreciation

All non-current assets having a limited useful life are systematically depreciated over their estimated useful lives in a manner that reflects the consumption of their future economic benefits.Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated on the straight-line method, using rates which are reviewed annually. Estimated useful lives for each class of depreciable asset are:Buildings 1 - 40 yearsInfrastructure 5 - 40 yearsComputer equipment 2.5 yearsOther equipment 5 - 15 yearsLeased motor vehicles 8 years

Computer software

Software that is an integral part of the related hardware is treated as property, plant and equipment. Software that is not an integral part of the related hardware is treated as an intangible asset. Software costing less than $5,000 is expensed in the year of acquisition.

Web site costs

Web site costs are charged as expenses when they are incurred unless they relate to the acquisition or development of an asset when they may be capitalised and amortised.Generally, costs in relation to feasibility studies during the planning phase of a web site and ongoing costs of maintenance during the operating phase are expensed. Costs incurred in building or enhancing a web site, to the extent that they represent probable future economic benefits that can be reliably measured, are capitalised.

accumulated impairment losses. All other items of property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.Where market-based evidence is available, the fair value of land and buildings is determined on the basis of current market buying values determined by reference to recent market transactions. When the buildings are revalued by reference to recent market transactions, the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount.Where the market-based evidence is not available, the fair value of the land and buildings is determined on the basis of existing use. This normally applies where buildings are specialised or where land use is restricted. Fair value for existing use assets is determined by reference to the cost of replacing the remaining future economic benefits embodied in the asset, ie the depreciated replacement cost. Where the fair value of buildings is dependent on using the depreciated replacement cost, the gross carrying amount and the accumulated depreciation are restated proportionately.Independent valuations of land and rental buildings are provided annually by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services) and recognised with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount does not differ materially from the asset’s fair value at the balance sheet date.Fair value of the regional open space buildings and infrastructure has been determined by reference to the depreciated replacement cost (existing use basis) as the assets are specialised and no market-based evidence of value is available. Independent valuations are obtained every three years.When regional open space buildings and infrastructure assets are revalued, the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount.Revaluation increments are credited to the asset valuation reserve. Decrements are firstly debited against previous increments (if any) relating to the same class of assets and the balance (if any) recognised as an expense in the income statement.The most significant assumptions in estimating fair value are made in assessing whether to apply the existing use basis to assets and in determining estimated useful life. Professional judgment by the valuer is required where the evidence does

Where contributions recognised as revenues during the reporting period were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, and the conditions were undischarged as at the balance sheet date, the nature of, and amounts pertaining to, those undischarged conditions are disclosed in the notes.

Gains

Gains may be realised or unrealised and are usually recognised on a net basis. These include gains arising on the disposal of non-current assets and some revaluations of non-current assets.

f. Property, plant and equipment, and infrastructure

Capitalisation/expensing of assets

From 1 July 2008, items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure costing more than $5,000 were recognised as assets and the cost of using the assets will be expensed (depreciated) over their useful lives. Items of property, plant and equipment, and infrastructure costing less than $5,000 will be expensed to the income statement (other than when they form part of a group of similar items which are significant in total). During 2008-2009, assets with an initial cost of between $2,000 and $4,999 have been expensed and depreciation reversed to the Income Statement. These adjusting entries did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

Initial recognition and measurement

All items of property, plant and equipment, and infrastructure are initially recognised at cost. For items of property, plant and equipment, and infrastructure acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, the cost is their fair value at the date of acquisition.

Subsequent measurement

After recognition as an asset, the revaluation model is used for the measurement of land, buildings and infrastructure and the cost model for all other property, plant and equipment. Land, buildings and infrastructure are carried at fair value less accumulated depreciation on buildings and infrastructure and


face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest method.The fair value of short-term receivables and payables is the transaction cost or the face value because there is no interest rate applicable and subsequent measurement is not required as the effect of discounting is not material.

(k) Cash and cash equivalentsFor the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents include restricted cash and cash equivalents. These include cash on hand and cash deposits held at the Commonwealth Bank with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

(l) InventoryInventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned by the method most appropriate to each class of inventory with the majority being valued on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost basis net of GST. See Note 24 Inventories.

(m) Amounts receivable for servicesThe WAPC receives funding on an accrual basis that recognises the full annual cash and non-cash cost of services. The appropriations are paid partly in cash and partly as an asset (holding account receivable) that is accessible on the emergence of the cash funding requirement to cover asset replacement.See also Note 20 Income from State Government and Note 27 Amounts Receivable for Services.

(n) RentRental revenue is received on properties leased by the WAPC prior to the properties being used for their acquired purpose under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, the Peel Region Scheme and the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. Regular rental valuations are commissioned to ensure a competitive rental is obtained for each leased property.Rental revenue receivables are recognised at the amounts receivable, as they are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

(i) LeasesFinance lease rights and obligations are initially recognised, at the commencement of the lease term, as assets and liabilities equal in amount to the fair value of the leased item or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments determined at the inception of the lease. The assets are disclosed as vehicles under lease and are depreciated over the period during which the WAPC is expected to benefit from their use. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding lease liability, according to the interest rate implicit in the lease.The WAPC has entered into a number of operating lease arrangements to rent land and buildings where the WAPC, as lessor, retains all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the items held under the operating leases. Lease revenue is recognised in income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(j) Financial instrumentsIn addition to cash, the WAPC has two categories of financial instrument:•Loans and receivables; and•Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

These have been disaggregated into the following classes:

Financial assets

•Cash and cash equivalents•Restricted cash and cash equivalents•Receivables•Amounts receivable for services•Other current assets

Financial liabilities

•Payables•Finance lease liabilities•Borrowings•Other current liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement of financial instruments is at fair value which normally equates to the transaction cost or the

(g) Impairment of assetsProperty, plant and equipment, and infrastructure assets are tested for any indication of impairment at each balance sheet date. Where there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to the recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised. As the WAPC is a not-for-profit entity, unless an asset has been identified as a surplus asset, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and depreciated replacement cost. The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where an asset’s depreciation is materially understated or where the replacement cost is falling. Each relevant class of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated depreciation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of the asset’s future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling replacement costs.The recoverable amount of assets identified as surplus assets is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. Surplus assets carried at fair value have no risk of material impairment where fair value is determined by reference to market-based evidence. Where fair value is determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost, surplus assets are at risk of impairment and the recoverable amount is measured.Surplus assets at cost are tested for indications of impairment at each balance sheet date.See Note 32 Impairment of Assets for the outcome of impairment reviews and testing.

(h) Non-current assets classified as held for sale

Non-current assets held for sale are recognised at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately from other assets in the balance sheet. Assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated or amortised.


non-contributory members of the West State Superannuation Scheme. Employees commencing employment on or after 16 April 2007 became members of the GESB Super Scheme. Both of these schemes are accumulation schemes. The WAPC makes concurrent contributions to GESB on behalf of employees in compliance with the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. These contributions extinguish the liability for superannuation charges in respect of the West State and GESB super schemes.The GESB makes all benefit payments in respect of the Pension and Gold State Schemes, and is recouped by the Treasurer for the employer’s share. See also Note 2(r) Superannuation expense.

(ii) Provisions - other

Employment on-costsEmployment on-costs, including workers’ compensation insurance, are not employee benefits and are recognised separately as liabilities and expenses when the employment to which they relate has occurred. Employment on-costs are included as part of other expenses and are not included as part of the WAPC’s employee benefits expense. The related liability is included in employment on-costs provision. See Note 13 Other Expenses and Note 34 Provisions.

(r) Superannuation expenseThe following elements are included in calculating the superannuation expense in the income statement:

(a) Defined benefit plans – change in the unfunded employer’s liability (ie current service cost and actuarial gains and losses) assumed by the Treasurer in respect of current employees who are members of the Pension Scheme and current employees who accrued a benefit on transfer from that scheme to the Gold State Superannuation Scheme.

(b) Defined contributions plans – employer contributions paid to the Gold State Superannuation Scheme, the

salary levels including non-salary components such as employer superannuation contributions. In addition, the long service leave liability considers the experience of employee departures and periods of service.All annual leave and unconditional long service leave provisions are classified as current liabilities as the WAPC does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.An assessment of long service leave expected to be settled more than 12 months from the balance sheet date determined that the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the balance sheet date was not materially different from the liability measured at the nominal amounts.

SuperannuationThe Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) administers the following superannuation schemes.Employees may contribute to the Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme now closed to new members or the Gold State Superannuation Scheme, a defined benefit lump sum scheme also closed to new members.The WAPC has no liabilities under the pension or gold state schemes. The liabilities for the unfunded Pension Scheme and the unfunded Gold State Superannuation Scheme transfer benefits due to members who transferred from the Pension Scheme are assumed by the Treasurer. All other Gold State Superannuation Scheme obligations are funded by concurrent contributions made by WAPC to GESB. The concurrently funded part of the Gold State Superannuation Scheme is a defined contribution scheme as these contributions extinguish all liabilities in respect of the concurrently funded Gold State Superannuation Scheme obligations.Employees commencing employment prior to 16 April 2007 who are not members of either the pension or the gold state schemes became

(o) ReceivablesReceivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less any allowance for uncollectible amounts (ie impairment). The collectability of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis and any receivables identified as uncollectible are written off. The allowance for uncollectible amounts (doubtful debts) is raised when there is objective evidence that the WAPC will not be able to collect the debts. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as it is due for settlement within 30 days. See Note 2(j) Financial Instruments and Note 23 Receivables.

(p) PayablesPayables are recognised at the amounts payable when the WAPC becomes obliged to make future payments as a result of the purchase of assets or services. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as they are generally settled within 30 days. See Note 2(j) Financial Instruments and Note 33 Payables.

(q) ProvisionsProvisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and amount, and are recognised where there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date. See Note 34 Provisions.

(i) Provisions - employee benefits

Annual leave and long service leaveThe liability for annual and long service leave expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the balance sheet date is recognised and measured at the undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Annual and long service leave expected to be settled more than 12 months after the end of the balance sheet date is measured at the nominal amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Leave liabilities are in respect of services provided by employees up to the balance sheet date.When assessing expected future payments consideration is given to expected future wage and


Australian Guidance to AASB 116 ‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ in relation to heritage and cultural assets has been introduced), otherwise, there will be no financial impact.

Voluntary changes in Accounting PolicyThe WAPC cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements. Consequently, the WAPC has not applied the Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective. These will be applied from their application date.Treasurers Instruction 1101 requires the WAPC to increase its asset capitalisation threshold from $2,000 to $5,000 from July 1, 2008. This voluntary change in accounting policy has been applied retrospectively by adjusting the opening balance of the accumulated surplus for July 1, 2008 and the comparative amounts as follows:

Previouslystated

2007/08$000

Adjustments2007/08

$000

Restated2007/08

$000

Balance Sheet

Equipment 1,446 (169) 1,277

Infrastructure 4,298 (35) 4,263

Accumulated Surplus 514,433 (204) 514,229

Future impact of Australian Accounting Standards not yet operativeAASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (September 2007). This Standard has been revised and will change the structure of the financial statements. These changes will require that owner changes in equity are presented separately from non-owner changes in equity. The WAPC does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied. The standard is required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009.

the Metropolitan Region Scheme and the capital works programs of other agencies and local governments.

4 Disclosure of changes in accounting policy

Initial application of the Australian Accounting StandardsReview of AAS 27 ‘Financial Reporting by Local Governments’, AAS 29 ‘Financial Reporting by Government Departments and AAS 31 ‘Financial Reporting by Governments’. The AASB has made the following pronouncements from its short term review of AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31:•AASB 1004 ‘Contributions’ (December 2007). The standard is

required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008.

•AASB 1050 ‘Administered Items’ (December 2007). The standard is required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008.

•AASB 1051 ’Land Under Roads’ (December 2007). The standard is required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008.

•AASB 1052 ‘Disaggregated Disclosures’ (December 2007). The standard is required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008.

•AASB 2007-9 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the review of AASs 27, 29 and 31 [AASB 3, AASB 5, AASB 8, AASB 101, AASB 114, AASB 116, AASB 127 & AASB 137] (December 2007). The standard is required to be applied to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008.

•Interpretation 1038 ‘Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities (December 2007).

The existing requirements in AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31 have been transferred to the above new and existing topic based Standards and Interpretation. These requirements remain substantively unchanged. AASB 1050, AASB 1051 and AASB 1052 only apply to government departments. The other Standards and Interpretation make some modifications to disclosures and provide additional guidance (for example,

West State Superannuation Scheme and the GESB Super Scheme.

Defined benefit plans – For 2007-08, the movements (i.e. current service cost and actuarial gains and losses) in the liabilities in respect of the Pension Scheme and the GSS transfer benefits are recognised as expenses. As these liabilities are assumed by the Treasurer (refer note 2 (q)), a revenue titled ‘Liabilities assumed by the Treasurer’ equivalent to the expense is recognised under Income from State Government in the Income Statement. See note 20 ‘Income from State Government’. Commencing in 2008-09, the reporting of annual movements in these notional liabilities has been discontinued and is no longer recognised in the Income Statement.The superannuation expense does not include payment of pensions to retirees, as this does not constitute part of the cost of services provided in the current year.The Gold State Superannuation Scheme is a defined benefit plan for the purposes of employees and whole-of-government reporting. However, apart from the transfer benefit, it is a defined contribution plan for agency purposes because the concurrent contributions (defined contributions) made by the agency to GESB extinguishes the agency’s obligations to the related superannuation liability.

(s) Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost

Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost that can be reliably measured are recognised as income and as assets or expenses as appropriate at fair value.

(t) Comparative figuresComparative figures are, where appropriate, reclassified to be comparable with the figure presented in the current financial year.

3 Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The WAPC has depreciated its rental buildings based on the estimated economic service potential of each building to the WAPC. The service potential of the buildings cannot always be reliably estimated due to timing of land disposals not always being under the control of the WAPC. For example, changes to


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

9 Committee / board fees

Travel 20 17

Sitting fees 494 496

Superannuation 45 94

Other 2 2

561 609

10 Grants and subsidies

General government agencies 1,830 91

Non government agencies 477 147

Local government 599 1,888

Other 596 558

3,502 2,684

11 Finance costs

Finance lease finance charges 10 11

10 11

12 Revaluation decrement

Revaluation decrement 0 0

0 0

13 Other expenses

Licence / maintenance fees 37 54

Minor equipment purchases 130 64

Other staff costs(a) 194 173

6 Supplies and services

Consultants and contractors 8,596 7,124

Services provided by DPI - labour 6,705 6,061

Services provided by DPI - other 11,283 10,110

Repairs and maintenance 3,227 3,524

Cleaning / gardening 169 142

Lease / rental / hire charges 290 255

Advertising and promotion 412 317

Printing 201 181

Utilities 146 120

Communication 89 97

Consumables 97 74

Other 298 506

31,513 28,510

7 Depreciation

Regional open space buildings 331 342

Rental buildings 1,997 2,184

Infrastructure 89 80

Equipment 254 221

Leased plant, equipment and vehicles 17 17

Vehicles 1

2,689 2,844

8 Bad and doubtful debt expense

Bad debts written off 3 3

Doubtful debts expense 40 13Doubtful debts expenses recovered during the year (1) (7)

42 9

AASB 2008-13 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 17 - Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owners (AASB 5 & AASB 1101)’. This Standard amends AASB 5 ‘Non-current Assets held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ in respect of the classification, presentation and measurement of non-current assets held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners. The WAPC does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied.AASB 2009-2 ‘Amendment to Australian Accounting Standards- Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments (AASB 4, AASB 7, AASB 1023 & AASB 1038). This Standard amends AASB 7 and will require enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements and liquidity risk with respect to financial instruments. The WAPC does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied.

5 Employee benefits expenses

Wages and salaries(a) 98 97Superannuation - defined contribution plans(b) 12 17

Superannuation - defined benefit plans(c)(d) 0 0

Annual leave(e) 11 2

Long service leave(e) 5 5

Other related expenses 0 1

126 122

(a) Includes the value of the fringe benefit to the employee plus the fringe benefits tax component.(b) Defined contribution plans include West State and Gold State (contributions paid).(c) Defined benefit plans include West State and Gold State (pre-transfer benefit).(d) An equivalent notional income is also recognised (see Note 20 Income from State Government).(e) Includes a superannuation contribution component.Employment on-costs such as workers' compensation insurance are included at Note 13 Other expenses. The employment on-costs liability is included at Note 34 Provisions.


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

Gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets (903) (536)

Other equipmentProceeds from disposal of non-current assets 0 33Carrying amount of disposal of non-current assets 0 0Gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets 0 33

Total proceeds from disposal of non-current assets 27,461 8,375Total carrying amounts of disposal of non-current assets 39,484 22,097Net gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets (12,023) (13,722)

Gain on remeasurement of non-current assets classified as held for sale 310 1,786

20 Income from State Government

State grants and contributions

•General government agencies 422 460

422 460

Service appropriation revenue received during the year(a): •Metropolitan Region Improvement

Tax 82,168 75,956

•Other 3,363 3,362

85,531 79,318

17 Interest revenue

Interest earned on Commonwealth Bank account 4,291 3,548Interest earned on Public Trustee WA Advance account 0 66

4,291 3,614

18 Other revenue

Sale of goods 25 45

Whiteman Park revenue(a) 634 591

Recoup of expenditure 2,769 281

Other 344 421

3,772 1,338

(a) Excludes rental revenue on leases held at Whiteman Park (included within rental revenue on income statement).

19 Gain (loss) on disposal of non- current assets

LandProceeds from disposal of non-current assets 27,331 8,232Carrying amount of disposal of non-current assets 38,451 21,451Gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets (11,120) (13,218)

Rental buildings Proceeds from disposal of non-current assets 130 110Carrying amount of disposal of non-current assets 1,033 646

Rates and taxes 651 632

Insurance 204 205

Compensation payment 3,433 0

Other 850 576

5,499 1,704

(a) Includes workers’ compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the recognition of annual and long service leave is included at Note 34 Provisions. Superannuation contributions accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in employment on-costs.

14 Grants from other bodies

External sponsorships 1 14

External - local government 326 145

327 159

15 Commonwealth grants and contributions

Contributions for Natural Resources Management 252 444

252 444

16 User charges and fees

Easements 0 1Subdivision and strata title application fees 6,313 6,818

Endorsement fees 20 37

Plan and diagram fees 1,296 495

Land reservation certificates 614 548

Development application fees 4 0

8,247 7,898


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

(a) Cash held in the MRIF is to be used for Leighton marshalling yards redevelopment and various other projects/studies. (b) Cash held in the WAPC Account is to be used for Coastal Zone Management, Natural Resource Management, Swan Greenway and various other projects/studies.

23 Receivables

Current

Current receivables 519 425

Allowance for impairment of receivables (81) (66)

GST receivable 2,945 318

Accrued interest 832 965

Other accrued income 282 46

4,497 1,688

Prepayments 4 6

Total current receivables 4,501 1,694

Reconciliation of changes in the allowance for impairment of receivables

Balance at the start of the year 66 78Doubtful debts expenses recognised in income statement 39 13

Amounts written off during the year (23) (18)

Amounts recovered during the year (1) (7)

Balance at the end of the year 81 66

(c) Discretionary transfers of assets between State Govcernment agencies are reported as assets assumed/(transferred) under income from State Government. Non discretionary non-reciprocal transfers of net assets, other than those resulting from a restructure of administrative arrangements, have been classified as Contributions by Owners and taken directly to equity.(d) Where assets or services have been received free of charge or for nominal cost, the WAPC recognises revenues (except where the contributions of assets or services are in the nature of contributions by owners in which case the WAPC shall make a direct adjustment to equity) equivalent to the fair value of the assets and/or the fair value of those services that can be reliably determined and which would have been purchased if not donated, and those fair values shall be recognised as assets or expenses, as applicable.

21 Cash and cash equivalents

Current

Cash held at the Commonwealth Bank: •Metropolitan Region Improvement

Fund 47,184 8,067•Western Australian Planning

Commission Account 28,313 28,927

•Surveyors Trust Account 13 22

Cash advance 3 3

75,513 37,019

22 Restricted cash and cash equivalents

Current •Metropolitan Region Improvement

Fund(a) 3,737 4,067•Western Australian Planning

Commission Account(b) 2,605 3,214

6,342 7,281

The following liabilities have been assumed by the Treasurer during the year:

•Superannuation(b) 0 0

0 0

The following assets have been assumed from other state government agencies during the financial year(c):

•Land 5,429 0

5,429 0

Resources received free of charge(d) Determined on the basis of the following estimates provided by agencies:

•Department of Water 1 7•Department for Planning and

Infrastructure 442 299

443 306

91,825 80,084(a) Service appropriations are accrual amounts reflecting the full cost of services delivered. The appropriation revenue comprises a cash component and a receivable (asset). The receivable (holding account) comprises the depreciation expense for the year.(b) The assumption of the superannuation liability by the Treasurer is a notional income to match the notional superannuation expense reported in respect of current employees who are members of the Pension Scheme and current employees who have a transfer benefit entitlement under the Gold State Superannuation Scheme (The notional superannuation expense is disclosed at Note 5 Employee Benefits Expenses).


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

Metropolitan Region Scheme PurchasesOther regional roads - at fair value 12,250 16,089Primary regional roads - at fair value 47,805 37,785Parks and recreation areas - at fair value 273,388 273,624Other land purchases - at fair value 26,348 39,056Land surplus to requirements - at fair value 145,420 175,723

505,211 542,277

Peel and Greater Bunbury Region Scheme PurchasesOther regional roads - at fair value 238 0Primary regional roads - at fair value 8,701 6,601Parks and recreation areas - at fair value 27,013 12,281Other land purchases - at fair value 1,391 1,465Land surplus to requirements - at fair value 9,305 10,624

46,648 30,971Land was revalued at 1 July 2008 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. In undertaking the revaluation, fair value was determined by reference to current market value where the land has been identified as being surplus to the region scheme requirements and on the basis of current use value where land is held for the purpose of the schemes.Valuation Services, the Office of the Auditor General and the Department of Treasury and Finance assessed the valuations globally to ensure that the valuations provided (as at 1 July 2008) were compliant with fair value as at 30 June 2009.

ii Equity in landWhen a property is reserved for possible future acquisition, the owner may apply under certain circumstances through the provisions of Part 11 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, to sell the property at a lesser price than might reasonably be expected had there been no reservation. If approved, compensation representing the difference is paid to the vendor.

(a) Two properties held for sale (Seville Dr and Westfield Rd, Champion Lakes) were removed from sale plan due to purchaser declining to proceed due to current economic situation. One property at Duncan St withdrawn from sale plan due to heritage issues and one property at Nicholson Rd Forrestdale remains for sale but no longer meets the criteria and is to be re-assessed.

26 Other assets

Current

Settlement payments 0 0

Tenant security bonds 192 183

192 183

27 Amounts receivable for services

Non-current 2,079 1,699

2,079 1,699

Represents the non-cash component of service appropriations, see Note 2 (m) Amounts Receivable For Services (Holding Account). It is restricted in that it can only be used for asset replacement.

28 Land and equity in land

i LandThis represents the total fair value of properties owned by the WAPC. Properties are either negotiated purchases or are compulsorily acquired under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2005 or the Land Administration Act 1997.

24 Inventories

Current

Inventories held for resale:

•Publications at cost 26 24

26 24

25 Non-current assets classified as held for sale

Opening balanceLand 2,436 9,400Building 77 356

2,513 9,756

Assets reclassified as held for saleLand 0 376Building 0 0

0 376

Total assets classified as held for saleLand 2,436 9,776Building 77 356

2,513 10,132

Less assets soldLand 589 1,385Building 0 248

589 1,633

Less assets no longer held for sale(a)

Land 1,847 5,955Building 77 30

1,924 5,985

Closing balanceLand 0 2,436Building 0 77

0 2,513


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

At the time of a compensation payment, the WAPC's equity in the property is established on the ratio of compensation paid, as a proportion of the unaffected value of the property. If the WAPC resumes the property at a later date, the purchase consideration is calculated by deducting the WAPC's equity as a percentage of the total valuation at the time of acquisition.

Equity in land of this nature is as follows:Equity in land - at cost 992 1,017Total Land and Equity in Land 552,851 574,265

29 Buildings

Regional open space buildings (at fair value) 12,931 13,561

Less accumulated depreciation 652 342

Written down value 12,279 13,219

Rental buildings (at fair value) 14,814 15,485


Rental buildings (at fair value) 14,814 15,485

Buildings under construction (at cost) 441 0

27,534 28,704

The revaluation of regional open space buildings was performed in March 2007 in accordance with an independent valuation by R G Pember Pty Ltd. Fair value has been determined on the basis of existing and continued use.

Rental Buildings were revalued at 1 July 2008 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. In undertaking the revaluation, fair value was determined by reference to current market value where the buildings have been identified as being surplus to the region scheme requirements and on the basis of depreciated replacement cost where buildings are held for the purpose of the schemes.

Valuation Services, the Office of the Auditor General and the Department of Treasury and Finance assessed the valuations globally to ensure that the valuations provided (as at 1 July 2008) were compliant with fair value as at 30 June 2009.

30 Infrastructure

Infrastructure (at fair value) 2,626 2,334


Written down value 2,456 2,254

Infrastructure under construction (at cost) 4,649 2,009

7,105 4,263The revaluation of infrastructure was performed in March 2007 in accordance with an independent valuation by R G Pember Pty Ltd. Fair value has been determined on the basis of existing and continued use.

31 Equipment

Computer equipment

Computer equipment at cost 560 560


Written down value 107 219

Other equipment

Other equipment at cost 1,564 1,256



Leased motor vehicles

At capitalised cost 159 158



Vehicles

Vehicles at cost 13 0



Equipment under construction (at cost) 85 205

1,202 1,277

32 Impairment of assets

There were no indications of impairment of land, buildings, infrastructure and equipment assets as at 30 June 2009.

33 Payables

Current

Trade payables 0 0

Accrued expenses 13,288 3,347

Accrued salaries 1 30

13,289 3,377

34 Provisions

Current

Employee benefits provision Annual leave(a) 26 16

Long service leave(b) 40 52

66 68

Other provisions

Employment on-costs(c) 1 1

1 1


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

(a) $18.6m received from Public Transport Authority (PTA) for full payment for lands acquired by the WAPC on behalf of PTA for the purpose of the Mandurah railway line.

37 Contributed equity

Equity represents the residual interest in the net assets of the WAPC. The Government holds the equity interest in the WAPC on behalf of the community. The asset revaluation reserve represents that portion of equity resulting from the revaluation of non-current assets.

Contributed equity

Balance at start of year 18,737 14,878

Contribution by owners

Capital contribution(a) 5,400 5,400

Transfer of land from Main Roads 0 6,000

Total contributions by owners 24,137 26,278

Distribution to owners

Net Assets transferred to Government(b) (15,023) (7,541)

Total distribution to owners (15,023) (7,541)

Balance at end of year 9,114 18,737

(a) Capital contributions (appropriations) have been designated as contributions by owners in TI 955. Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities and are credited to equity.(b) TI 955 requires non-reciprocal transfers of land to Government to be accounted for as distribution to owners.

The WAPC considers the carrying amount of employee benefits approximates the net fair value.

Movements in provisions Movements in each class of provisions during the financial year, other than employee benefits are set out below.

Employment on-cost provision

Carrying amount at start of year 2 2

Additional provisions recognised 0 0

Carrying amount at end of year 2 2

35 Borrowings

Current

Finance lease liabilities (secured)(a) 20 23

Total current 20 23

Non-Current

Finance lease liabilities (secured)(a) 76 96

Total non-current 76 96

96 119(a) Finance lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets revert to the lessor in the event of a default.

36 Other liabilities

Current

Surveyors' trust account 13 22

Tenants' bonds 192 183

Income in advance(a) 18,679 19,048

Deposit for 140 William St 2,229 2,229

Other liabilities 2 26

21,115 21,508

Total current 67 69

Non-current

Employee benefits provision Long service leave(b) 5 20

5 20

Other provisions Employment on-costs(c) 1 1

1 1

Total non-current 6 21

73 90(a) Annual leave liabilities have been classified as current as there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement for at least 12 months after balance sheet date. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows:

Within 12 months of balance sheet date 26 15More than 12 months after balance sheet date 0 0

26 15

(b) Long service leave liabilities have been classified as current where there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement for at least 12 months after balance sheet date. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows:

Within 12 months of balance sheet date 45 72More than 12 months after balance sheet date 1 1

46 73

(c) The settlement of annual and long service leave liabilities gives rise to the payment of employment on-costs including workers’ compensation insurance. The provision is the present value of expected future payments. The associated expense is included at Note 13 Other Expenses.


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

41 Remuneration of accountable authority

The number of members of the accountable authority whose total of fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year, fall within the following bands are:

2008-09No.

2007-08No.

$0 to $10,000 0 1

$10,001 to $20,000 4 3

$20,001 to$30,000 2 3

$30,001 to $40,000 1 1

$40,001 to $90,000 1 0

$90,001 to $150,000 0 1

$150,001 to $200,00 1 0

9 9

The total remuneration of the members of the accountable authority is: 343 234

The total remuneration includes the superannuation expense incurred by WAPC in respect of the members of the accountable authority.No members of the accountable authority are members of the pension scheme.

42 Remuneration of auditors

Remuneration payable to the Auditor General for the financial year is as follows:

Auditing the accounts, financial statements and performance indicators 87 80

38 Asset revaluation reserve

Balance at start of year 100,863 174,256Net revaluation increments/(decrements):Land (41,042) (76,618)Rental buildings 2,152 3,225Balance at end of year 61,973 100,863

39 Accumulated surplus

Balance at start of year 514,229 465,185

Result for the year 57,456 49,044

Balance at end of year 571,685 514,229

40 Notes to the cash flows statement

Reconciliation of cashCash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents (see Note 21 Cash and cash equivalents) 75,513 37,019

Restricted cash and cash equivalents (see Note 22 Restricted cash and cash equivalents) 6,342 7,281

81,855 44,300

Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities

Net cost of services (34,369) (30,837)

Non cash items:

Depreciation expense 2,689 2,844

Revaluation decrement 0 0Land not acquired at fair value (credited to other revenue) (5,429) (213)

Adjustment for other non-cash items (78) 41

Net (gain)/loss on sale of assets 11,713 11,936

(Increase)/decrease in assets:

Current receivables 180 1,110

Current inventory 7 (24)

Other current assets 2 28

Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:

Payables 0 (1,624)

Other current liabilities

•Accrued salaries (29) 17

•Income in advance (397) 0

•Sundry creditors (610) 1,808

•Other current liabilities (24) 25

Provisions (17) 8

Net GST receipts / (payments) 0 0

Change in GST receivable/payable (2,627) 2,522

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (28,989) (12,359)

Borrowings (23) 76

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities (23) 76

Net cash provided by/(used in) at the end of the year (29,012) (12,283)


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

to provide individual estimates of each liability as negotiations are in progress. The provision of estimates may compromise the WAPC's legal position.

Capital appropriationThe WAPC received a capital appropriation of $37.5 million in the 2003-04 financial year to fund the acquisition of land for the William Street railway station. The capital appropriation is repayable to the Consolidated Account upon disposal of the subject land with the provision the WAPC fund any shortfall between the appropriation and the selling price to a maximum of $10.3 million. A small number of outstanding claims relating to the resumption of the subject land still require resolution before total costs relating to the acquisition and disposal of the land can be measured.The WAPC has recognised the capital appropriation as a contribution by owners in the year that it was received until resolution of all outstanding matters are resolved.

Contaminated sitesUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the WAPC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). In accordance with the Act, DEC classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environmental values. Where sites are classified as "contaminated - remediation required" or "possibly contaminated - investigation required", the WAPC may have a liability in respect of investigation or remediation expenses.The WAPC has reported nine suspected contaminated sites to DEC. These have yet to be classified by DEC. The WAPC is unable to assess the likely outcome of the classification process, and accordingly, it is not practical to estimate the potential financial effect or to identify the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflows. While there is no possibility of reimbursement of any future expenses that may be incurred in the remediation of these sites, the WAPC may apply for funding from the Contaminated Sites Management Account to undertake further investigative work or to meet remediation costs that may be required.

The present value of finance leases payable is as follows:

Within 1 year 20 23Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 38 47Later than 5 years 38 49

Present value of finance lease liabilities 96 119

Included in the financial statements as:

Current (Note 35) 20 23

Non-current (Note 35) 76 96

96 119

Ownership of the leased assets will pass to the WAPC on expiry of the lease. These leasing arrangements do not have escalation clauses other than in the event of payment default. There are no restrictions imposed by these leasing arrangements on other financing transactions.

44 Contingent liabilities

In addition to the liabilities in the financial statements, there are the following contingent liabilities:

Contingent liabilitiesUnder the operation of the Metropolitan, Peel and Greater Bunbury Region Schemes, reservations exist on properties that may result in compensation being paid to the landholder or the property being acquired for the WAPC's estate. The WAPC on an annual basis sets such compensation and acquisition priorities.In some cases the landholder disputes the compensation/consideration offered by the WAPC, either through arbitration or through Court action. Resolving such disputes form part of the ordinary business of the WAPC and any additional payments that arise are managed within the resources of the Metropolitan Region Improvement Fund and the regional land Acquisition Appropriation.The WAPC's contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2009 (with respect to the Metropolitan, Peel and Greater Bunbury Region Schemes) is approximately $212.3 million. The WAPC is unable

43 Commitments

Capital expenditure commitmentsCapital expenditure commitments, being contracted capital expenditure additional to the amounts reported in the financial statements, are payable as follows:Within 1 year 1,293 2,718

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 0 0

Later than 5 years 0 0

1,293 2,718

Lease commitments

Some of the land and buildings are leased to tenants under long-term operating leases with rentals payable monthly.

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases of land and buildings not recognised in the financial statements are receivable as follows:

Within 1 year 310 307Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 1,033 1,023Later than 5 years 1,954 1,937

3,297 3,267

Finance lease commitments

Minimum lease payment commitments in relation to finance leases are payable as follows:

Within 1 year 29 33Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 56 71Later than 5 years 43 57

Minimum future lease payments 128 161

Less future finance charges (32) (42)

Present value of finance lease liabilities 96 119


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

45 Events occurring after the balance sheet date

No information has become apparent since the balance sheet date which would materially affect the financial statements.

46 Special purpose accounts

Surveyors Trust AccountThe Surveyors Trust Account is maintained to hold surveyor's deposits, against which charges are raised for services by the WAPC.

$000 $000

Balance at the start of the year 22 15

add: receipts 79 130

101 145

less: payments 88 123

Balance at the end of the year 13 22

47 Supplementary financial information

$000 $000

Write-offsDebts written off by the accountable authority during the financial year 26 21

Act of grace paymentsMedical expenses, legal and general costs 0 14

48 Resources provided free of charge

During the year no resources were provided to other agencies free of charge for functions outside the normal operations of the WAPC.

Reconciliations (part of note 28 - 31)

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of land and equity in land, regional open space buildings, motor vehicles, equipment and infrastructure at the beginning and end of the reporting period are set out below:

Land and Equity in

Land

Regional Open Space

BuildingsRental

Buildings Infrastructure Equipment

Leased Motor

VehiclesMotor

Vehicles Total2008-09 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000Carrying amount at start of year 574,265 13,219 15,485 4,263 1,145 132 0 608,509Additions 69,707 0 611 2,932 188 0 8 73,446Revaluation increments 0 0 2,153 0 0 0 0 2,153Revaluation decrements (41,042) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (41,042)Disposals (52,180) 0 (252) 0 0 0 0 (52,432)Classified as held for sale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Transfers 2,100 (609) 100 0 0 0 0 1,591Other - Demolished 0 0 (843) 0 0 0 0 (843)Carrying amounts before depreciation 552,851 12,610 17,254 7,194 1,333 132 8 591,381Depreciation 0 (331) (1,997) (89) (253) (17) (1) (2,689)

Carrying amount at end of year 552,851 12,279 15,257 7,105 1,080 115 7 588,693

2007-08 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000Carrying amount at start of year 579,877 13,561 13,964 2,168 905 52 0 610,527Additions 91,196 0 1,014 2,175 461 97 0 94,943Revaluation increments 0 0 3,225 0 0 0 0 3,225Revaluation decrements (76,619) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (76,619)Disposals (27,554) 0 (166) 0 0 0 0 (27,720)Classified as held for sale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Transfers 7,365 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,365Other - Demolished 0 0 (368) 0 0 0 0 (368)Carrying amounts before depreciation 574,265 13,561 17,669 4,343 1,366 149 0 611,353Depreciation 0 (342) (2,184) (80) (221) (17) 0 (2,844)

Carrying amount at end of year 574,265 13,219 15,485 4,263 1,145 132 0 608,509


Income from State GovernmentGrants and contributionsThe variance is due to more grants and contributions received than anticipated. Service appropriationThis variance is due to the Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax revenue being less than forecast.Assets assumed/(transferred)During the year a number of parcels of land were transferred from other agencies.

Significant variances between actual results for 2008 and 2009:

2009Actual

2008Actual Variances

$000 $000 $000

Expenses

Supplies and services 31,513 28,510 3,003

Grants and subsidies 3,502 2,684 818

Income

Grants from other bodies 327 159 168

Commonwealth grants and contributions

252 444 (192)

Rental revenue 4,397 3,935 462

User charges and fees 8,247 7,899 348

Interest revenue 4,291 3,614 677

Other revenue 3,772 1,338 2,434

Gains/(Loss)

Loss on disposal of non-current assets

(12,023) (13,722) 1,699

Other Gains 310 1,786 (1,476)

ExpensesSupplies and servicesThe variance is mainly due to under expenditure on consultants.Depreciation expenseDepreciation expense is lower than budget due to a reduction in the depreciation of rental buildings, primarily caused by demolition of rental buildings and properties being transferred. Also a revision of the capitalisation threshold resulted in a number of items being written off.Grants and subsidiesThe variance is due mainly to under expenditure on grants for Coastal Zone Management and Area Assistance Schemes.Other expensesThe variance is mainly due to a large property settlement as a result of legal determinations.

IncomeRental revenueThe variance is due to rental rate increases in accordance with current market rates.User charges and feesThe variance is due to a reduction in the volume of sub division applications due to easing of the property market.Interest revenueInterest revenue is higher than anticipated due to an initial increase in interest rates and a higher than anticipated bank balance.Other revenueThe variance is due to a large reimbursement of legal fees as a result of a property settlement following legal determinations.

GainsGain on disposal of non-current assetsVariance is primarily due to accounting losses associated with the disposal of Port Coogee properties.This now completes the disposal of Port Coogee properties.

49 Explanatory statement

Significant variances between estimates and actual results for income and expense are shown below. Significant variances are considered to be those greater than 20% or $200,000.Significant variances between estimated and actual results for 2009:

2009Estimate


$000 $000 $000

Expenses

Supplies and services 31,791 31,513 (278)

Depreciation expense 3,100 2,689 (411)

Grants and subsidies 4,350 3,502 (848)

Other expenses 4,195 5,499 1,304

Income

Rental revenue 3,655 4,397 742

User charges and fees 9,219 8,247 (972)

Interest revenue 3,500 4,291 791

Other revenue 1,350 3,772 2,422

Gains

Gain on disposal of non-current assets 3,700 (12,023) (15,723)

Income from State Government

Grants and contributions 290 422 132

Service appropriation 89,163 85,531 (3,632)

Assets Assumed/(transferred) 0 5,429 5,429


Credit risk associated with the WAPC’s financial assets is minimal because the main receivable is the amounts receivable for services (holding account). For receivables other than government, the WAPC transacts only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. The WAPC has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the WAPC’s exposure to bad debts is minimal. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Liquidity risk

The WAPC is exposed to liquidity risk through its transactions in the normal course of business. Liquidity risk arises when the WAPC is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The WAPC has appropriate procedures to manage cash flows including drawdowns of appropriations by monitoring forecast cash flows to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments.

Market risk

The WAPC does not trade in foreign currency and is not materially exposed to other price risks (for example, equity securities or commodity prices changes). The WAPC’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents which are held at variable interest rates. The WAPC have no borrowings other than finance leases (fixed interest rate). Other than as detailed in the Interest rate sensitivity analysis table at Note 52(c), the WAPC is not exposed to interest rate risk.

Gain (Loss)Loss on disposal of non-current assetsThe variance is primarily due to accounting losses associated with the disposal of Port Coogee properties in 2008-09.Other gainsThe reduction in 2008-09 was due to remeasurement of non-current assets classified as non-current assets held for resale being less than in previous years.

Income from State GovernmentService appropriationThe variance is due to an increase in Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax resulting from increased valuation of land.Assets Assumed/(transferred)The variance is due to land being transferred from other government agencies

50 Financial instruments

(a) Financial risk management objectives and policies

Financial instruments held by the WAPC are cash and cash equivalents, finance leases, receivables and payables. The WAPC has limited exposure to financial risks. The WAPC’s overall risk management program focuses on managing the risks identified below:

Credit risk

Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the WAPC’s receivables defaulting on their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the WAPC. The WAPC measures credit risk on a fair value basis and monitors risk on a regular basis.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance sheet date in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is the gross carrying amount of those assets inclusive of any provisions for impairment as shown in the table at Note 23.

2009Actual


$000 $000 $000

Income from State Government

Service appropriation 85,531 79,318 6,213

Assets assumed/(transferred)

5,429 0 5,429

ExpensesSupplies and servicesThe variance is mainly due to:•Increase is due to the settlement of court cases this financial

year•Increase in the payment for services provided by DPI.

Grants and subsidiesGrants and subsidies vary according to recipient organisations requirement for funding.

IncomeGrants from other bodiesVarying levels are related to changes in sources of external funding.Rental revenueThe variance is due to rental rate increases in accordance with market rates.User charges and feesThe variance is due to an increase in fees and charges rates.Interest revenueThe variance was mainly due to a higher than anticipated interest rate originally and a higher bank balance.Other revenueThe variance is due to the reimbursement of legal expenses.


2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

Liquidity and interest rate risk exposure

The following table details the exposure to liquidity risk and interest rate risk as at the balance sheet date. The WAPC’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the balance sheet date is the carrying amount of the financial assets as shown on the following table. The table is based on information provided to senior management of the WAPC. The contractual maturity amounts in the table are representative of the undiscounted amounts at the balance sheet date. An adjustment for discounting has been made where material.

The WAPC does not hold any collateral as security or other credit enhancements relating to the financial assets it holds. The WAPC does not hold any financial assets that had to have their terms renegotiated that would have otherwise resulted in them being past due date or impaired.

(b) Categories of financial instruments

In addition to cash, the carrying amounts of each of the following categories of financial assets and financial liabilities at the balance sheet date are as follows:

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 75,513 37,019

Restricted cash and cash equivalents 6,342 7,281

Loans and receivables 6,578 3,342

Total financial assets 88,433 47,642


Payables 13,289 3,377

Others 21,211 21,627

Total financial liabilities 34,500 25,004

(c) Financial instrument disclosures

Credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk exposure

Credit risk

Ageing of receivables past due but not impaired based on the information provided to senior management, at the balance sheet date:

Not more than 3 months 71 121

More than 3 months but less than 6 months 5 8

More than 6 months but less than 12 months 6 21

More than 1 year 9 2

Current receivables less allowance for impairment. 91 152

Receivables individually determined as impaired at the balance sheet date:

Carrying amount, before deducting any impairment loss 104 84

Impairment loss written off during the year (23) (18)

81 66

Included in the allowance for impairment of receivables, the WAPC has several debtors for which it has received notification of filing for bankruptcy and it is expected that only a small proportion of the amount owing will be recovered.


Interest rate sensitivity analysisThe following table represents a summary of the interest rate sensitivity of WAPC’s financial assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date on the surplus for the period and equity for a 1% change in interest rates. 1% change in interest rate represents the approximate spread of interest rates on deposits during the 2008/2009 year.

Carrying

Amount

$000

-1% change

Surplus

$000

Equity

$000

+1% change

Surplus

$000

Equity

$0002009Financial assets - Cash and cash equivalents 75,500 (755) 755 - Restricted cash and cash equivalents 6,342 (63) 63

81,842 (818) - 818 -

2008Financial assets - Cash and cash equivalents 37,019 (370) - 370 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 7,281 (73) - 73 -

44,300 (443) - 443 -

Weighted average effective interest

rate %

Variable Interest

rate $000

Fixed interest rate

maturity within 1 year

$0001 - 5 years

$000

More than 5 years $000

Non interest bearing

$000

Carrying Amount

$000

2009

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 5.38 75,500 13 75,513Restricted cash and cash equivalents 5.38 6,342 6,342

81,842 0 0 0 13 81,855


Payables 0

Others 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

Net financial assets 81,842 0 0 0 13 81,855

2008

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 6.91 36,994 25 37,019Restricted cash and cash equivalents 6.91 7,281 7,281

44,275 0 0 0 25 44,300


Payables 0 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

Net financial assets 44,275 0 0 0 25 44,300

Fair valuesThe carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements are not materially different from their net fair values.


51 Schedule of income and expenses by service

For the year ended 30 June 2009Statutory Planning Strategic Planning Asset Management Total

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

2009$000

2008$000

COST OF SERVICESExpensesEmployee benefits expense 42 40 42 40 42 40 126 121Supplies and services 9,919 4,956 7,533 7,789 14,062 15,766 31,514 28,510Depreciation expense 84 86 84 86 2,520 2,673 2,688 2,844Bad and doubtful debts 0 0 0 0 42 9 42 9Committee/board fees 187 198 177 184 196 227 560 609Grants and subsidies 0 0 1,190 446 2,312 2,238 3,502 2,684Finance costs 0 0 0 0 10 11 10 11Revaluation decrement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Loss on disposal of non-current assets 0 0 0 0 12,023 13,722 12,023 13,722Other expenses 263 204 349 311 4,887 1,189 5,500 1,704Total cost of services 10,495 5,484 9,375 8,856 36,094 35,875 55,965 50,215

Income RevenueGrants from other bodies 0 0 327 159 0 0 327 159Commonwealth grants and contributions 0 0 252 444 0 0 252 444Rental revenue 0 0 0 0 4,396 3,934 4,396 3,934User fees and charges 7,634 7,350 614 548 0 1 8,248 7,899Interest revenue 1,430 1,205 1,430 1,205 1,430 1,205 4,290 3,615Other revenue 130 138 133 257 8,939 943 9,202 1,338Total Revenue 9,194 8,693 2,756 2,613 14,765 6,083 26,715 17,389

GainsGain on disposal of non-current assets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Other gains 0 0 0 0 310 1,786 310 1,786Total Gains 0 0 0 0 310 1,786 310 1,786

Total income other than income from State Government 9,194 8,693 2,756 2,613 15,075 7,869 27,025 19,175

NET COST OF SERVICES 1,301 (3,209) 6,620 6,243 21,019 28,006 28,940 31,039

INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENTState grants and contributions 0 223 422 238 0 0 422 461Service appropriation 8,716 3,888 9,031 5,121 67,784 70,309 85,531 79,318Liabilities assumed by the Treasurer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Resources received free of charge 148 10 147 286 148 10 443 306Total income from State Government 8,864 4,121 9,601 5,645 67,932 70,319 86,396 80,085

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 7,563 7,330 2,981 (598) 46,913 42,313 57,456 49,045

52 Related bodies

The WAPC does not have any related bodies.

53 Affiliated bodies

The WAPC does not have any affiliated bodies.


4.3 Key performance indicators

4.3.1 Detailed information in support of key performance indicators

WAPC and government desired outcomes and key performance indicatorsThe WAPC’s Mission is to formulate and coordinate land use strategies for Western Australia to facilitate its growth while continuously enhancing its unique quality of life and environment. In this way the WAPC contributes to the Government's goals outlined in the table below.

Government goal Desired outcome ServicesCreating conditions that foster a strong economy delivering more jobs, opportunities and greater wealth for all Western Australians.

Land use planning and land use implementation strategies to guide the State's long-term urban settlement and economic development.

1. Statutory planning2. Strategic planning3. Asset management

Why are the indicators considered relevant to the outcomes and services?

The planning community comprises the WAPC’s primary client group and consists of a wide range of individuals, companies, agencies and groups involved in the land use planning process. The level of usefulness of the WAPC’s activities to this client group directly measures how effective the WAPC is in guiding the State’s long-term urban settlement and economic development.

The efficiency indicators incorporate the cost of each service and as such gauge the overall efficiency in achieving the desired outcome.

Why they are key indicators of performance

The indicators chosen directly measure the WAPC’s effectiveness and efficiency in producing services and meeting the service objectives.

How can the indicators assist the reader to assess performance?

The effectiveness indicators inform the reader how well the land use planning activities of the WAPC contribute to the development of land use planning and land use implementation strategies that guide the State’s long-term urban settlement and economic development. Results can be compared with previous years’ performance (where available) or with like service providers in other States. Efficiency indicators gauge the cost of each service based on a measurable unit of quantity. For example, results are presented on a $cost per decision or per hectare managed basis for easy comprehension.

4.3.2 Outcomes and key effectiveness indicators

WAPC Level Government Desired Outcome: Land use planning and land use implementation strategies to guide the State’s long-term urban settlement and economic development.

Effectiveness indicator:Number of planning applications determined within set statutory parameters.The WAPC seeks to provide sufficient land for housing to accommodate the anticipated future population growth of the State. To this end, the WAPC plays an important role by ensuring sufficient zoned urban land and facilitating orderly land release through structure planning and issuing subdivision approvals throughout the State. The WAPC is partnered with the Department of Planning (formerly Department for Planning and Infrastructure) in this process. The Metropolitan Development Program forecasts a requirement for up to 70,000 residential lots (final approvals) in the Perth Metropolitan Region and Peel Sector between 2006 and 2011 to keep pace with population growth. The WAPC issued final approvals for 4,927 subdivisions during 2008/09 (Perth and Peel) to the land development industry. The WAPC is not the sole determinant of land availability, as, for a number of reasons, not all preliminary approvals (which reflect a bank of developable land from which developers can draw) go through to the final approval stage. These include external factors

such as availability of raw materials, interest rates, developer capacity and market conditions. Therefore, the WAPC is only able to respond to applications lodged for preliminary and final approval. These measures are extracted from the Department of Planning’s electronic administrative subdivision tracking system and are published in the quarterly bulletin entitled State Lot Activity.

2007 -08

Actual

2007 -08

Actual

2008 -09

Target

2008 -09

Actual

Reasons for Significant

Variance

Metropolitan Perth 3,817 3,339 3,000 3,463

Decrease in applications did

not occur to expected extent.

Country Western Australia 2,101 1,809 1,200 1,464

Decrease in applications did

not occur to expected extent.

Also to determine the effectiveness of statutory and strategic planning activities, an external survey is undertaken with the clients of the land use planning system (developers, infrastructure departments, local authorities and other stakeholders). Specific strategies, programs, plans, policies and statutory activities which guide the State’s long term urban settlement and economic growth are nominated within the survey and clients are requested to rate the WAPC’s effectiveness with regard to those activities. The results of the survey (shown below) measure directly the effectiveness of the WAPC.

Client survey2004

-052005

-062006

-072007

-082008

-09Effectiveness indicator: Usefulness of statutory planning activities (rated useful or better)

Not useful 16% 16% 12% 16% 25%

Neutral 12% 12% 25% 45% 22%

Useful 72% 72% 63% 39% 53%


Key efficiency indicatorsThe WAPC’s measures of efficiency are formulated to measure the cost per planning activity. The overall cost to the State of providing a land use planning service on a per capita basis and as a proportion of the State’s economic activity is a macro level indicator that gauges the efficiency of the WAPC.

Why is planning cost in relation to the size of the State’s population and economic activity a key indicator of our performance? The WAPC sets in place land use plans and strategies to guide the State’s long term urban settlement and economic development. These indicators of performance measure how efficiently the WAPC is conducting land use planning activities on a completion, time and cost basis.

Effectiveness indicator: Usefulness of strategic planning activities (rated useful or better)

Not useful 16% 13% 22% 16% 30%

Neutral 25% 35% 30% 55% 30%

Useful 59% 52% 48% 29% 40%Effectiveness indicator: Success in conversion of structure plansThe WAPC sets in place structure plans that form the long-term framework for the development of urban areas. A measure of the effectiveness of the WAPC is the success in converting structure plans into statutory zones.A structure plan is a non-statutory land use program produced after a broad scale plan has been formulated. The structure plan provides detail regarding the different types of land uses in a given area, how they relate to each other, what movement systems are provided and includes, the amount of housing and industrial land, and open space provision. Structure plans form the basis of local planning schemes or amendments to schemes. A local planning scheme is a statutory land use plan usually produced by a local government and consists of land reserved for certain public purposes, and that land is zoned for a variety of different land uses such as residential, commercial, industrial and open space.Structure plans developed by the WAPC directly contribute to the State’s long term urban settlement and economic development by ensuring that appropriate land is available through the implementation of statutory zones to meet population growth, that supporting infrastructure is put in place whilst addressing other social outcomes such as environmental sustainability.The WAPC maintains sophisticated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the figures used in this measure are derived from those systems.

Success in conversion of structure plans2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Area actioned in hectares (running total) 37,397 37,491 38,103 38,726 39,217Target area in hectares 55,558 55,558 55,558 55,558 55,558% of target area actioned 67.3% 67.5% 68.6% 69.7% 70.6%


Service 1: Statutory planningService description: Utilisation of statutory, consultative, legislative, regulatory reform and coordination processes that facilitate the implementation of creative and innovative strategic regional and local plans and policies.

Efficiency indicator:Determinations which were processed without a successful appealThe percentage of determinations made without successful applications for review provides an indicator of the WAPC’s effectiveness in the application of the State Planning Framework. Effective application of this framework delivers efficient decisions and ensures that new land is adequately serviced. Where a determination is successfully challenged by demonstrating flaws in the application of policy, additional costs may be incurred both by the developer and subsequently by land purchasers. The indicator is the percentage of all subdivision, strata and development determinations made that are not successfully “reviewed” (i.e. upheld) before the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT). The data shows that 3 applications for review before the SAT were upheld in 2008-09, and that 9,838 subdivisions, strata and development applications were determined.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual

Reasons for significant variance

Determinations which were processed without a successful appeal 100% 100% 99% 99%

Efficiency indicator:Applications processed within the statutory timeframes

The WAPC determines land use planning applications put to it. This indicator measures the timeframe efficiency of the statutory approval processes employed by the WAPC.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Applications processed within the statutory timeframes

68% 58% 80% 56%The Department of Planning is continuing its focus on clearing a large backlog of statutory applications as a result of the increased demand during the economic boom. These applications are now mostly over the statutory period. Also, during the boom period the Department was unable to recruit planners to fill vacancies, therefore the majority of the applications that are being determined are over the statutory limit.


Efficiency indicator: Average cost per application determinedThe WAPC determines land use planning applications put to it. This indicator measures the cost efficiency of the statutory approval processes employed by the WAPC.The indicator is derived by dividing the full cost of statutory planning services by the number of statutory planning decisions made in the financial year. The figures are sourced from the WAPC’s financial system and from an internal database which tracks the number of applications received/determined.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Average cost per application determined $1,052 $1,065 $2,332 $2,130

Service 1: Statutory planning


Service 2: Strategic planningService description: The development and advancement of planning strategies, policies and information systems that guide the State’s long-term urban settlement, industrial and economic development and the management of the environment in such a way that reflects the aspirations of the Western Australian community for a high quality of life.

The WAPC provides a wide range of strategic planning services in Western Australia. The indicators measure the output of decisions and the extent to which the WAPC’s clients rate the strategic planning activities of the WAPC as being useful or better.The WAPC conducts an annual survey of its clients seeking their views on the activities of the WAPC in a wide range of planning areas. Savant Surveys and Strategies, an independent research consultancy, conducted the 2009 survey using an online questionnaire. A response rate of 31% (32% in 2008) equal to 405 responses out of a population of 1,306 was achieved, with a confidence level of 95% and a sampling error at 95% confidence level of +/-4.08%.

Efficiency indicator: Planning decisions – strategic, environment, industry, infrastructure, transport

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Planning decisions – strategic, environment, industry, infrastructure, transport

316 313 550 295 Target was estimated on a completion of policy/project work well above the completion levels of previous years.

Efficiency indicator: Client satisfaction with strategic planning activities (via survey)

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Client satisfaction with strategic planning activities (via survey) 69% 65% 77% 57% As well as a dissatisfaction with timeliness, there is dissatisfaction with the quality of information and advice being

offered on planning matters.


Efficiency indicator: Client satisfaction with the timeliness of strategic planning activities (via survey)

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Client satisfaction with the timeliness of strategic planning activities (via survey) 52% 53% 65% 47% General dissatisfaction with a lack of timeliness and particularly a perception of out-of-date measures such as the

Greater Bunbury Scheme, where the gazetted Scheme relates to previous population levels.

Efficiency indicator: Average cost per planning decision – strategic, environment, industry, infrastructure and transportThe WAPC makes decisions on a wide range of strategic land use planning matters. This indicator measures the cost efficiency of the WAPC in coming to its strategic decisions.The indicator is derived by dividing the full cost of strategic planning services by the number of strategic planning decisions made in the financial year. The figures are sourced from the WAPC’s financial system and from an internal database which tracks the number of strategic planning decisions made.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Average cost per planning decision – strategic, environment, industry, infrastructure and transport

$43,684 $28,294 $19,833 $31,782 Very optimistic estimated target of 550 strategic decisions.

Service 2: Strategic planning


Service 3: Asset managementService description: The acquisition, management and disposal of properties reserved under the Metropolitan, Peel and Greater Bunbury Region schemes for primary and other regional roads, parks and recreation and regional open space areas, special uses including planning control area and improvement plans and major land development projects.

Efficiency indicator: Cost of management of land acquired for region schemes

The WAPC holds properties with a value in excess of $553 million (fair value). These properties are held for a variety of purposes, but in the main are for park and recreational use, as well as for road and highway reserves. The cost per hectare of managing these properties is a measure of cost efficiency for this service.The indicator is derived by dividing the full management costs (excluding revaluation decrements) associated with property activities by the number of hectares under management as shown. The figures are sourced from the WAPC’s financial system and from and in-house property database system that tracks property holdings and transactions. Progress on formulation and implementation of management plans for the acquired land is also shown.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Hectares managed:•Improvement plans, regional roads

3,295 3,335 3,500 3,400

•Parks and recreation reserves 10,791 10,892 11,000 11,324

Average cost per hectare managed $1,684 $2,518 $1,577 $2,451 Variation due to loss on disposal of Port Coogee land.

(2007-08 Actual has been revised from $2,504 to $2,518 as a result of a revised Total of Cost of Service. This was revised in order to maintain a comparative in relation to the expensing of assets between $2,000 and $5,000.)

Management - progress on formulation and implementation of management plans

4 completed 2 draft final

4 completed 2 draft final 6 completed 4 completed

2 draft final


Efficiency indicator: Price and timing for acquisition and disposal of land for region schemes

The prices for the acquisition and disposal of land are negotiated with reference to both internal and independent valuation information. This ensures that a fair price is determined for both parties to the transactions. Timing of acquisitions and disposals is important to ensure that land is acquired when needed and that land is disposed of in accordance with a planned program.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Acquisitions – acceptances within approved range 99% 99% 90% 98%

Disposals – realised in excess of reserved price 100% 100% 85% 100% Successful adherence to policy to dispose land in excess of reserved price.

Acquisitions – approved schedule acquired within period 134% 99% 100% 56% A significant acquisition of land by Currambine train station being almost half of the acquisitions budget was largely

completed by 30 June with finalisation to occur thereafter.

Disposals – approved schedule disposed within period 138% 100% 100% 121% Successful adherence to policy to dispose land within period.

Efficiency indicator: Occupancy rate and management of rental properties

Wherever possible, the WAPC leases residential and commercial buildings on acquired land until it is utilised for the purpose of its reservation. The WAPC aims to maximise rental income on the basis of high occupancy rates and market rentals.

2006-07Actual

2007-08Actual

2008-09Target

2008-09Actual


Available days tenanted 97% 98% 90% 97%

Approved management program achieved 85% 86% 90% 92%

Approved management plan activities achieved 85% 85% 90% 92%

Service 3: Asset management


4.7 Government policy requirements

Corruption prevention (2009-25 Public Sector Commissioner’s Circular - Corruption Prevention )

To reduce the risk of corruption and misconduct the WAPC has an adopted code of conduct and standing orders for members. On appointment to the WAPC or one of its committees members are provided with a copy of both documents.

Committee structure and membership as at 30 June 2009

4.7.1 Committee membershipMembership is shown as at 30 June 2009

• Britel Enterprises P/L

• Century 21

• Countrywide Publications

• Design Pod Graphics

• DM Paper Trail

• Gtmedia

• Loco TV Pty Ltd

• Online Onhold

• Pagesetter Design

• Swan Valley News

• Telstra Directory Charges

• The Poster Girls

• WA Publishers

• West Coast Visitors Guide

Expenditure with market research agencies $0

Expenditure with polling agencies $0

Expenditure with direct mail agencies $0

Expenditure with media advertising agencies $261,261.55

• Adcorp Australia Limited

• Adcorp Marketing Communications

• Marketforce Express

• Media Decisions

• Media Decisions OMD

• State Law Publisher

• Sunday Times

• The West Australian

Total expenditure $376,642.10

4.4 Ministerial directives

No Ministerial directives were received during the financial year.

4.5 Other financial disclosures

4.5.1 Pricing policies of services providedThe WAPC collects fees for applications made under the Planning and Development Act 2005 and the Strata Titles Act 1985, and associated regulations. The WAPC reviews its fees annually. These fees and charges were determined in accordance with ‘Costing and Pricing of Government Outputs – Guidelines for Use by Agencies’ published by the Department of Treasury and Finance.

The current list of fees and charges were implemented on 1 July 2009 as published in the Government Gazette on 16 June 2009.

Staff - the WAPC has no staff it operates with support from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure.

4.6 Other legal requirements

Electoral Act 1907 section 175ZEIn compliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the WAPC is required to report on expenditure incurred during the financial year in relation to advertising agencies, market research organisations, polling organisations, direct mail organisations and media advertising organisations.

Details are as follows:

Expenditure with advertising agencies $115,380.55

• Aussie Drawcards P/L

• Bowtell Clarke and Yole Advertising and Marketing


Cr Ron Hoffman Chair South-East District Planning Committee

Cr Corinne MacRaenominee of WAPC

Cr Phil MarksChair Eastern Districts Planning Committee

Cr Glynis Monks Chair North-West District Planning Committee

Cr Jon StrachanChair South-West District Planning Committee

Cr Elizabeth Taylorlocal government representative

Cr John Tognolini City of Perth

Mr Ross Weaverregional representative

Statutory Planning CommitteeThe committee is the regulatory decision-making body of the WAPC. During the year, the committee met 49 times and considered 760 reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair) Chairman, WAPC

Mr Mike AllenDepartment for Planning and Infrastructure

Mr Bill Grace community representative

Cr Corinne MacRaenominee of WAPC


Mr Ross Weavernominee of the Regional Minister

Mr Ross HoltLandCorp

Mr Mark Jefferies Department of Environment and Conservation

Mr Ross Keesing Department of Health

Mr Eric LumsdenDepartment for Planning and Infrastructure

Mr Gary Norwell Main Roads WA

Mr John RuprechtDepartment of Water

Mr Doug TaylorDepartment of Treasury and Finance


Mr James ThomDepartment of Education

Metropolitan Region Planning CommitteeThe committee is the vehicle for liaison between State and local government when considering amendments to the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The committee met 11 times and considered 79 reports.



Mr Bill Grace community representative

Cr Lynley HewettChair Western Suburbs District Planning Committee

Cr Peter Tagliaferrilocal government (metropolitan) representative

Executive, Finance and Property CommitteeThe committee performs the administrative, financial and property functions of the WAPC. The committee met 28 times and considered 193 reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair)WAPC Chairman

Mr Kevin KirkDepartment for Planning and Infrastructure


Cr Corinne MacRaeWAPC member

Infrastructure Coordinating CommitteeThe committee advises the WAPC on planning for the provision of physical and community infrastructure throughout the state. The committee met six times and considered 34 reports.


Mr Rolando CustodioOffice of Energy

Mr Anthony De BarroDepartment of Housing

Mr Stedman EllisDepartment of Mines and Petroleum

Mr Tim FraserDepartment of State Development

Mr Steve HillerWater Corporation

Statutory committees

Coastal Planning and Coordination Council The council provides high-level strategic and integrated advice on the sustainable and coordinated planning and management of the Western Australian coast. The council met six times and considered 27 reports.

Dr David Wood (Chair)WAPC member/Coastal Planning

Mr Ian BriggsDepartment of Mines and Petroleum

Mr Darren Cooperprofessions/community representative – property development representative

Cr Barbara Dunnetlocal government (non-metropolitan) representative

Ms Regina Fluggeprofessions/community representative – Natural Resources Management representative

Mr Paul Gamblin professions/community representative – Environmental conservation representative

Mr Andrew HillDepartment of Fisheries

Ms Anne HillDepartment for Planning and Infrastructure

Mr Ray Masini Department of Environment and Conservation

Ms Tracy SheaDepartment of Environment and Conservation

Ms Vickie SucklingWestern Australia Tourism Commission


Western Suburbs District Planning CommitteeThe committee has met four times this year and considered six reports.

Cr Lynley Hewett (Chair) City of Subiaco

Cr Dan CunninghamTown of Cottesloe

Cr Nikola HorleyCity of Nedlands

Cr David LeithTown of Claremont

Mayor Ron NorrisTown of Mosman Park

Cr Otto PelczarTown of Cambridge

Cr Dominic WardShire of Peppermint Grove

South-East District Planning CommitteeThe committee has met three times this year and considered six reports.

Cr Ron Hoffman (Chair)City of Gosnells

Cr David Ashton Town of Victoria Park

Cr Colin CalaCity of South Perth

Cr Mike Geurds Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Cr Bruce MasonCity of Canning

Cr Henry ZelonesCity of Armadale

South-West District Planning CommitteeThe committee has met six times this year and considered 25 reports.

Cr Jon Strachan (Chair)City of Fremantle

Cr Julie Baker City of Cockburn

Cr Cliff CollinsonTown of East Fremantle

Cr Duncan MacPhail City of Melville

Deputy Mayor Richard SmithCity of Rockingham

Deputy Mayor Dennis WoodTown of Kwinana

District planning committees

The district planning committees provide a forum for discussion and recommendations on district planning issues.

Eastern Districts Planning CommitteeThe committee has met six times this year and considered 23 reports.

Cr Phil Marks (Chair)City of Belmont

Cr Sylvan AlbertCity of Bayswater

Cr Donald McKechnie Shire of Kalamunda

Cr Sam PiantadosiTown of Bassendean

Cr Alan PilgrimShire of Mundaring

Mayor Charlie ZanninoCity of Swan

North-West District Planning CommitteeThe committee has met five times this year and considered 12 reports.

Cr Glynis Monks (Chair) City of Wanneroo

Cr John ItalianoCity of Stirling

Cr Ian Ker Town of Vincent

Cr Marie MacdonaldCity of Joondalup

Sustainable Transport CommitteeThe committee advises the WAPC on transport planning throughout the State. During the year, the committee met four times and considered 22 reports.


Prof Carey Curtis nominee of the WAPC


Cr Barry McKenna local government representative

Mr Bob PetersMain Roads WA

Ms Alexandra Piper nominee of WAPC

Mr Reece Waldocknominee of WAPC

Mr Russell Whiteregional representative



Cr Wayne RogersShire of Esperance

Cr Graham ThompsonCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Mr Graham ThomsonGoldfields-Esperance Development Commission

Ningaloo Sustainable Development CommitteeThe Ningaloo Sustainable Development Committee was established to oversee implementation of the Ningaloo Coast Regional Strategy Carnarvon to Exmouth. The committee has met four times this year and considered 22 reports.

Dr David Wood (Chair)WAPC

Mr Mike Allen Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Mr Paul BaronGnulli Native Title Working Group

Mr Dennis Beros / Mr Paul Gamblin (proxies) representing community and environmental interests

Ms Julie CooyouGnulli Native Title Working Group

Mr John Craig representing natural resource management interests

Cr Veronica Fleay President, Shire of Exmouth

Mr Doug Hunt representing community and industry interests (Coral Bay)

Mr Keith Claymore Department of Environment and Conservation

Mr Greg DaviesDepartment of Water

Mr Stephen ElliottChamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr Colin HeinzmanRegional NRM Coordinating Group

Mr Allan HillWestern Australian Farmers Federation (Inc)

Mr Andrew HillDepartment of Fisheries


Cr Sally Lake local government (metropolitan)

Ms Ailleen MurrellChamber of Minerals and Energy of WA Inc

Mrs Sue WalkerPastoralists and Graziers Association of WA (Inc)

Mr Eric WrightDepartment of Agriculture and Food

Mr Piers VerstigenConservation Council of WA

Goldfields-Esperance Regional Planning and Infrastructure Coordinating CommitteeThe committee provides a whole-of-government approach to land use and transport planning, and the coordination of infrastructure in the region. The committee has not met this year.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair)WAPC, Chairman

Mr James FreemantleSwan River Trust

Ms Marion FulkerHeritage Council of WA

Mr Stuart HicksEast Perth Redevelopment Authority

Mr Ross HoltLandCorp

Ms Fiona Kalafcommunity representative


Cr Judy McEvoyCity of Perth

Lord Mayor Ms Lisa ScaffidiCity of Perth

Mr Reece WaldockPublic Transport Authority

Mr Steve WoodlandGovernment Architect

Environment and Natural Resources Management CommitteeThe committee advises the WAPC on ways in which land use planning can assist in achieving sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. The committee has met once this year and considered two reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair)WAPC, Chairman

Cr Michael Anspach local government (non-metropolitan)

Mr Ian BriggsDepartment of Mines and Petroleum

Regional and special purpose committees

The WAPC has created a number of regional and special purposes committees to assist with its land use planning activities across the State. Committees may have specific tasks or be established, as needed, to address a one-off situation. The WAPC sets the membership and terms of reference for these committees.

Araluen Botanic Park Board of Management The board of management has not met this year.

Mr Terry Martin (Chair)nominee of WAPC Chairman

Mr John ColwillAraluen Botanic Park Foundation

Cr Pat Hart City of Armadale

Mr Tim HillyardDepartment for Planning and Infrastructure

Ms Trudi Hodgescommunity representative

Mr James Sharppark management disciplines

Mr Mark WebbBotanic Gardens and Parks Authority

Central Perth Planning Committee The committee was established to oversee and provide direction for planning in the Perth central area. The committee met five times and considered 21 reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair)Chairman, WAPC


Sustainability CommitteeThe committee was established as an outcome of the State Sustainability Strategy to advise the WAPC on the further integration of sustainability with the planning system. The committee has not met this year.


Mr Alan Cartercommunity representation

Mr Kingsley GibsonWAPC nominee

Dr Margaret GollagherWAPC nominee

Ms Debra Goostrey Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA division)

Ms Allison HailesWestern Australian Local Government Association

Dr Bob HayDepartment of Indigenous Affairs

Mr Ian HollowayHIA representative

Mr Mike HulmeWAPC nominee

Mr Terry LewisDepartment of Environment

Mr Ian MacRaeplanning practitioner

Professor Peter NewmanDepartment of the Premier and Cabinet

Mr Graham Thomsonregional development representative

Mr Tony Giglia Catholic Education Commission

Mr Tim Hillyard Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Ms Jan KayeAnglican Schools Commission

Mr David Munrowd-HarrisDepartment of Education

Mr Bronte Parkin Department of Education Services

Mr Phillip Seinorexpertise in regional education

Mr Imre Szito Department for Planning and Infrastructure

South-West Region Planning CommitteeThe committee undertakes strategic and statutory decision-making for land planning matters in the South-West Region on behalf of the WAPC. The committee met 11 times and considered 105 reports.



Cr Kingsley GibsonShire of Capel

Ms Jackie JarvisCommunity Representative

Mr Geoff KlemRegional representative

Cr Peter Monagle Shire of Harvey

Ms Rosanne PimmWAPC nominee


Cr Patricia CreeveyCity of Mandurah

Cr Noel NancarrowShire of Murray

Ms Coral Richardscommunity representative

Priorities CommitteeThe committee defines the WAPC’s broad priorities and identifies mechanisms to translate these priorities into action. The committee did not meet this year.


Prof Carey CurtisWAPC nominee

Cr Corinne MacRaeWAPC nominee

Dr David WoodWAPC nominee

School Sites Planning CommitteeThe committee provides a forum for resolution of site-specific issues and advises the WAPC on land use in relation to education purposes. The committee has not met this year.

Cr Elizabeth Taylor (Chair) nominee of WAPC Chairman

Mr Richard Bloor Department of Education

Mr Russell BurnettUrban Development Institute of Australia

Mr Lyn (Muddy) Martin representing community and industry interests (Exmouth)

Cr Dudley Maslen President, Shire of Carnarvon

Ms Stephanie Perry representing community and industry interests (Carnarvon)

Mr Stephen Yule (proxy)representing regional development interests

Parliament House Precinct CommitteeThe committee meets as necessary to consider development proposals within the precinct. The committee has not met in person this year; however, it has considered four reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair) WAPC, Chairman

Hon. Nick Griffiths MLCPresident of the Legislative Council

Lord Mayor Ms Lisa ScaffidiCity of Perth

Mr Dennis Silvernominee of the Australian Institute of Architects

Hon. Grant Woodhams MLASpeaker of the Legislative Assembly

Peel Region Planning CommitteeThe committee was formed to oversee preparation of the Peel Region Scheme. The committee has met five times this year and considered seven reports.



Committees created during 2008-09 financial year:Gascoyne Regional Planning Committee

Pilbara Regional Planning Committee

Mid-West Regional Planning Committee

Kimberley Regional Planning Committee

Committees discharged during 2008-09 financial year:Nil

Cr Sally LakeWALGA nominee

Mr Eric LumsdenWAPC nominee

Cr Corinne MacRaeWAPC nominee

Cr Bill MitchellWALGA nominee

Mr Mark NewmanWALGA nominee

Victoria Quay Planning CommitteeThe WAPC established the committee to ensure better integrated and more transparent planning for future non-port activities at the western end of Victoria Quay. The committee met four times and reviewed the existing policy framework and land use and tenure.

Mr Jeremy Dawkins (Chair)WAPC nominee

Mr Alan BirchmoreFremantle Ports

Mr Richard Longleyarchitect

Mr Richard MuirheadTourism WA

Mayor Peter TagliaferriCity of Fremantle

Whiteman Park Board of Management The Board has delegated authority to manage Whiteman Park on behalf of the WAPC. The committee met six times and considered 63 reports.


Ms Elizabeth Brice community representative

Dr Stephen Davies natural heritage knowledge

Mrs Dianne Doustbusiness and finance

Mr Tony Evans Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Mr Stuart Hicks cultural heritage knowledge

Mr Peter Melbin (Deputy Chair) nominee of the WAPC Chairman

Cr Mick Wainwright City of Swan

Mr Jamie Wallispark community representative

WAPC/WALGA The committee was formed to provide a forum for policy development in relation to Network City and planning in the metropolitan and Peel regions. The committee met once and considered two reports.

Mr Gary Prattley (Chair)WAPC

Prof Carey CurtisWAPC nominee

Mr Stuart JardineWALGA nominee

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