Mundaring Town Centre Revitalisation

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  • Opening new development opportunities

    12 June 2024 – Shire of Mundaring Council has approved a significant land rationalisation plan aimed at revitalising the Mundaring Town Centre. Council’s decision paves the way for new private investments and the development of the proposed Cultural Hub.

    Key decisions:

    • Land tenure changes: The Shire will seek to convert several key parcels of land currently held as Crown reserves, to Shire Freehold. This includes the following sites:

      • Albert Facey Memorial Library;

      • toy library/child health clinic site and the adjoining vacant land at the corner of Mundaring Weir Road and Jacoby Street; and

      • vacant land on the corner of Nichol Street and Craig Street.

    The Shire will seek to convert land currently held as Shire Freehold, including the current Mundaring Community Men’s Shed site, to Crown reserve.

    • Private development opportunities: With these land tenure changes, the Shire aims to attract private investments to develop retail, housing, aged care, and mixed-use projects. These developments are crucial to meet the community's vision for a revitalised Mundaring Town Centre.

    Strategic goals: The changes align with the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030, which prioritises creating a built environment that supports community needs and revitalisation of the Mundaring Town Centre. The reorganisation of land tenure is expected to streamline the process of attracting private investment and ensure a more efficient use of land.

    Community impact: The revitalisation project promises to transform Mundaring Town Centre into a bustling, desirable place to live, work, shop, and visit. Enhancements to the cultural precinct and improved pedestrian connectivity are among the planned upgrades. New private investment will help create a more vibrant town centre, with an increased resident population to support a more welcoming, sustainable and prosperous town centre.

    Next steps: Shire officers will begin negotiating with key stakeholders, including key landholders and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, to facilitate the proposed land exchanges. The Chief Executive Officer is also tasked with seeking development opportunities and presenting potential private development proposals to the Council for consideration.

    This strategic initiative marks a significant step towards realising the Shire’s vision for a revitalised and dynamic Mundaring Town Centre, benefiting residents, local business and visitors alike.