Latitude 32 Draft District Structure Plan

latitude32 district structure planmay.2010ii Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview This page has been left blank intentionally. Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview iii LAYOUT OF THIS DOCUMENT The Latitude 32 District Structure Plan comprises seven key sections as identifed below:Provides a summary of the key aspects of the proposed District Structure Plan.1.0 Overview3.0 Planning FrameworkOutlines the broad State policy and legislative requirements that apply to Latitude 32.Describes the Latitude 32 location and site characteristics2.0 Existing SiteConsiders the existing and potential opportunities for Latitude 32 and the challenges faced in creating a signifcant new industrial development. 4.0Opportunities and the ChallengesOutlines the likely staged development of Latitude 32. This includes the key design and delivery issues which will need to be addressed for redevelopment across Latitude 32 to occur.6.0Implementation Where To From Here?Details the design response to the opportunities and challenges of Latitude 32. 5.0 Creating the Structure PlanProvides the general statutory planning provisions which empower the District Structure Plan. 7.0Statutory Planning Provisionsiv Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview Contents1.0 Overview 11.1 what iS the Latitude 32 induStry ZOne? 11.2 what iS a diStriCt StruCture PLan? 11.2.1 Purpose of The District Structure Plan 11.2.2 Key Objectives for The District Structure Plan 11.3 LOCatiOn 21.4 diStriCt StruCture PLan Land area 31.5 the OPPOrtunitieS and ChaLLenGeS 41.5.1 Maximising The Opportunities 41.5.2 Understanding The Challenges 61.6 CreatinG the StruCture PLan 71.6.1 The Design Principles 71.6.2 Land Use 71.6.3 Interface With Adjoining Rural Areas 71.6.4 Local Service Centres 71.6.5 Road Network 81.6.6 Freight Railway Network 81.6.7 Public Transport 81.6.8 Protection and Integration of Environmental Assets 81.6.9 Ecological Linkages 81.7 PLanninG FraMewOrK 91.7.1 Planning and Policy Framework 91.7.2 Stakeholder and Community Considerations 91.7.3 Master Plan Amendments 91.7.4 Planning and Development Control 91.8 where tO FrOM here? 101.8.1 Whats Happening Now 101.8.2 The Next Steps 101.8.3 Conceptual Development Staging 102.0 the exiStinG Site 122.1 LOCaL COntext 122.2 Land uSeS 132.3 Land tenure 152.4 rOad and tranSPOrt netwOrKS 172.4.1 North South Regional Roads 172.4.2 East-West Regional Roads 182.4.3 Freight Railway 182.4.4 Public Transport 182.5 ServiCe inFraStruCture 192.5.1 Power 192.5.2 Water 192.5.3 Wastewater 202.5.4 Telecommunications 202.5.5 Gas 202.5.6 Stormwater 202.5.7 Infrastructure Summary 202.6 LandSCaPe and LandFOrM 212.6.1 Soils 222.6.2 Vegetation 222.6.3 Conservation Areas 222.6.4 Threatened Ecological Communities 222.7 heritaGe 222.7.1 Indigenous Heritage and Native Title 222.7.2 European Heritage 222.8 Latitude 32S induStriaL COntext 232.8.1 The States Industrial Land Needs 232.9 the weStern trade COaSt COnCePt 232.9.1 Kwinana Industrial Area 232.9.2 Australian Marine Complex 242.9.3 Rockingham Industry Zone 242.9.4 Port Developments at Cockburn Sound 242.9.5 Kwinana Freight Terminal 252.10 LOCaL COMMerCiaL areaS 253.0 PLanninG FraMewOrK 283.1 PLanninG FraMewOrK hiStOriCaL Overview 283.1.2 Fremantle - Rockingham Industrial Regional Area Strategy (Friars) (1999) 293.1.3 Hope Valley - Wattleup Redevelopment Act (2000) 303.1.4 Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Project Master Plan (2004) 303.1.5 Water Management Strategy (2007) 313.1.6 Biodiversity Strategy (2007) 313.1.7 Flinders Precinct Structure Plan and Subdivision (2008 - 2009) 313.2 State POLiCy FraMewOrK 323.2.1 WAPCs Directions 2031: Draft Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel (June 2009) 323.2.2 WAPC Draft Industrial Land Strategy 2009 Perth and Peel 323.2.3 WAPC State Planning Policy 4.1 State Industrial Buffer Policy (2009) 333.2.4 WAPC Development Control Policy 4.1 Industrial Subdivision 333.2.5 WAPC Planning Bulletin No. 87 High Pressure Gas Transmission Pipelines in the Perth Metropolitan Region 333.2.6 WAPC State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials 334.0 the OPPOrtunitieS and ChaLLenGeS 364.1 the OPPOrtunitieS 364.1.1 Western Trade Coast 364.1.2 Renewable Energy & Industry Effciencies 364.1.3 Proximity To Major Rail, Port and Road Infrastructure 364.1.4 Kwinana Freight Terminal 364.1.5 Protection and Enhancement of Key Environmental Features 364.1.6 Maximise Regional Access & District Movement Networks 364.1.7 Proximity To Major Supply Infrastructure 374.1.8 Effcient Public Transport Solutions 374.1.9 Providing Key Resources For The Construction Industry 374.1.10 Land Supply & Employment Opportunities 374.1.11 Local Amenity 37 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview v 4.2 the ChaLLenGeS 384.2.1 Fragmented Land Ownership 384.2.2 Extraction Operations and Licence/Lease Timeframes 384.2.3 Movement Networks 384.2.4 Reshaping The Landform 384.2.5 Cockburn Cement Plant North of Russell Road. 384.2.6 High Pressure Gas Pipelines 384.2.7 Western Power Fly Ash Site 384.2.8 Power Lines And Easements 384.2.9 Environmental Land Use Buffers 384.2.10 Adjoining Land Uses 384.2.11 The Timing of Key Infrastructure 395.0 CreatinG the StruCture PLan 425.1 deSiGn PrinCiPLeS 425.2 Land uSe 435.2.1 Land Use Amendments 445.2.2 Providing For Local Amenity 455.2.3 Noise Management 465.2.4 Built Form 465.3 LandFOrM earthwOrKS deSiGn 475.3.1 Earthwork Design Considerations 475.4 envirOnMent 495.4.1 Retention Of Key Natural Areas 495.4.2 Wetlands 495.4.3 Ecological Linkages 505.4.4 Summary of Open Space Features 515.5 MOveMent netwOrKS 525.5.1 North-South Connectivity 535.5.2 Kwinana Freight Handling Facility Traffc 535.5.3 Freight Rail Network 535.5.4 Pedestrian and Cyclists 545.5.5 Public Transport Network 555.6 inFraStruCture 565.6.1 Power Supply 565.6.2 Telecommunications 565.6.3 Water 565.6.4 Wastewater 565.6.5 Stormwater 575.7 LandSCaPe deSiGn 585.7.1 Typologies 595.7.2 Entry Features 595.7.3 Stormwater Treatment / Drainage Landscape Areas 605.7.4 Streetscape Types 615.7.5 Landscape Implementation 615.8 innOvatiOn and SuStainaBiLity 625.8.1 Renewable Energy In Latitude 32 625.8.2 Recycled Industry Feedwater In Latitude 32 625.8.3 Sustainability Performance 635.9 deSiGn SuMMary 646.0 iMPLeMentatiOn where tO FrOM here? 686.1 PLanninG areaS 686.1.1 Subdivision Concept 686.2 indiCative StaGinG OF deveLOPMent 766.2.1 Conceptual Staging Plan 766.3 whatS haPPeninG nOw 786.4 the next StePS 796.4.1 Local Structure Planning 796.4.2 Subdivision and Development 796.4.3 Priority Actions 796.5 COnCLuSiOn 807.0 StatutOry PLanninG PrOviSiOnS 847.1 GeneraL PrOviSiOnS 847.1.1 District Structure Plan Area 847.1.2 District Structure Plan Content 847.1.3 Interpretation 847.1.4 Operation Date 847.1.5 Relationship With The Master Plan 847.1.6 District Structure Plan Map 847.1.7 Reserves 847.1.8 Vehicle Parking 847.2 SPeCiaL PrOviSiOnS 847.2.1 Developer Requirements Prior to Subdivision 847.2.2 Infrastructure Provisions 847.2.3 Reserves 84aPPendix a: Latitude 32 Land area StatiStiCS 88aPPendix B: aBBreviatiOnS 89aPPendix C: the PrOJeCt teaM 90vi Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview OverviewF l 0 u R E 1 2 : 0 E 3 l 0 N C R l T E R l A : V A T E R l A L 3W a | | s0 r e r a l e r | a | , s u c r a s | | r e s l o r e , c a r o e u s e d | r s e v e r a | d | l l e r e r l W a y s - e r s u r | r g c o r l | r u | l y o l s | l e a r d a u r | q u e r e s s l o | r d | v | d u a | p r e c | r c l s .V e l a | | s a r a p p r o p r | a l e r a l e r | a | l o r L a l | l u d e 3 2 . 3 l r o r g , r o o o u s l a r d | r | e e p | r g W | l r l r e | r d u s l r | a | r a l u r e o l l r e s | l e , | l W | | | a s s | s l | r r | r | r | s | r g r a | r l e r a r c eT | r o e r | s a v a | u a o | e s | l e r e s o u r c e a r d c a r o e r e c y | e d l o r u s e | r l r e | a r d s c a p e . 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First identifed for industrial development in the late 1990s, Latitude 32 will become a regional employment centre for Perths south-west corridor, providing over 1100 hectares of industrial and commercial land over the coming decades to support the continued growth of local, national and international trade for Western Australia. There are major complexities and constraints faced by Latitude 32 in meeting this vision. This District Structure Plan is a critical step towards working through these constraints and making Latitude 32 a reality. 1.2 what iS a diStriCt StruCture PLan?A District Structure Plan is a document consisting of maps and text which identifes how a broad area is intended to be developed. A District Structure Plan typically depicts major road confgurations, key infrastructure and broad land use classifcations. It essentially provides a broad outline of how an area will be developed, to guide approval bodies when they consider future local structure planning, subdivision and development proposals across a large area.1.2.1 PurPoseofTheDisTricTsTrucTurePlanThe main purpose of this District Structure Plan is to provide a framework which will enable the coordinated planning and delivery of key infrastructure and land use precincts within Latitude 32.1.2.2 KeyobjecTivesforTheDisTricTsTrucTurePlanThis District Structure Plan is an essential step in the long term planning for Latitude 32. The key objectives for the District Structure Plan are to: Ensure Latitude 32 maximises its potential as an employment centre and key component of the Western Trade Coast industrial area; Identify and prioritise the key works and infrastructure required to activate the development precincts within Latitude 32; Provide the framework to achieve best practice sustainability and environmental design innovation for industrial development within Latitude 32; Provide greater certainty for the long term planning and delivery of Latitude 32; and Put a plan in place that can be easily transferred to the Town of Kwinana and City of Cockburn as planning controls return to the local governments over time.latitude 32 will fulfl regional, state and national demand for strategically located industrial and commercial land. this will be sensitive to the needs of business, the environment and the community. Artist impression -View eAst oVer proposed FremAntle - rockinghAm highwAy, kwinAnA Freight terminAl in mid-groundFigure 1 locAtion plAn2 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 1.3 LOCatiOnLatitude 32 is located between Fremantle and Rockingham in Perths rapidly expanding south-west corridor. Latitude 32 is strategically located in close proximity to major road, rail and port infrastructure including: Midland-Kwinana Freight Railway; Rockingham Road and the planned Fremantle-Rockingham Highway; Anketell Road; The planned extension and upgrade of Rowley Road; and Bulk cargo jetty at Kwinana and proposed new ports (Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour and James Point) at Cockburn Sound.Latitude 32 lies adjacent to the Kwinana Industrial Area and is an integral part of the Western Trade Coast (WTC). The WTC comprises the Kwinana Industrial Area, the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson, the Rockingham Industry Zone (RIZ), and proposed new ports at Cockburn Sound. Latitude 32 has strong transport links with: Fremantle Port via Stock Road and the Midland-Kwinana freight railway; The other industrial precincts within the Western Trade Coast; The Perth Central Business District (via Kwinana Freeway and the Southern Suburbs railway); The Perth domestic airport (via Kwinana Freeway, Roe and Tonkin Highways); The Kewdale light industrial area (via Roe and Tonkin Highways and direct rail link); Canning Vale light industrial area (via Kwinana Freeway and direct rail link); Cockburn Sound; and Jandakot Airport.reFer to Figure 1 locAtion plAn Figure 2 - AeriAl plAn Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 3 1.4 diStriCt StruCture PLan Land areaThe District Structure Plan covers an area of 1269 hectares. This is roughly 90% of the total area of Latitude 32, with the other 10% being the Flinders Precinct, which has already been approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission and is currently under development by LandCorp.A summary breakdown of Latitude 32s land areas is provided below.tAble 1 - lAnd AreA summAryLand Area Summary HaGeneral Industry 458Transport Industry 249Business Park / Light Industry 157Local Commercial Centre 1Rural 8Resource Recovery 52Kwinana Freight Handling Facility 114District Structure PlanNet Developable Area1039District Structure PlanNon Developable Area(includes wetlands, ecological links, and infrastructure corridors)230This District Structure PlanTotal Area (Gross)1269Flinders PrecinctNet Developable Area99Flinders Precinct Non Developable Area58Total Area (Gross) of Latitude 32 1426reFer to Figure 2 - AeriAl plAnLegend:Existng cadastre4 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview the opportunities and challenges1.5 the OPPOrtunitieS and ChaLLenGeS1.5.1 MaxiMisingTheoPPorTuniTiesLatitude 32 presents signifcant opportunities which need to be realised through the design and implementation of the District Structure Plan. The Plan responds to these opportunities in the following ways: Location: Latitude 32 is strategically located on four key major movement corridors: the Midland to Kwinana Freight Railway, Anketell Road, Rockingham Road (which will become the Fremantle Rockingham Highway in the future) and the planned Rowley Road extension, all of which service the Western Trade Coast. It is also located in close proximity to the planned port developments at Cockburn Sound. The proposed internal movement network takes full advantage of these strategic links. Employment Node: Latitude 32 will play a major role in Western Australias industrial land supply by providing over 1100 hectares of industrial land and creating around 10,000 jobs over the coming decades. Industrial Land Effciencies: Latitude 32 will accommodate a range of industries and employment types, creating land use synergies and, over time, encouraging industry clustering. Innovation and Sustainability: A set of sustainability benchmarks for industrial development have been established which will guide local planning and design to ensure best practice industrial development throughout Latitude 32. The District Structure Plan provides fexibility for a range of sustainability initiatives such as alternative energy use and recycled industry feedwater to be implemented in the future. Local Amenities: Latitude 32 will provide local retail and commercial centres servicing workers and the surrounding community. Figure 3 - mAximising the opportunities - locAtion Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 5 Figure 4- mAximising the opportunities - enVironmentAl beneFits Environmental Benefts: The development of Latitude 32 provides the opportunity to protect and enhance the environmental features of the site through the rehabilitation of existing wetlands and the creation of new open space corridors. Coordinated Infrastructure Design & Delivery: The District Structure Plan will play a pivotal role in informing the major infrastructure planning and delivery being undertaken across Government to ensure the effective, effcient and coordinated delivery of infrastructure for Latitude 32. Transport and Freight Handling Infrastructure: Latitude 32 has been selected by the Western Australian Planning Commission as the location of a new intermodal freight terminal. The facility will accommodate a container handling area with strong transport connections to the planned ports at Cockburn Sound, the existing Fremantle Port and other rail transfer terminals in the metropolitan area. Valuable Resources: The quarrying of limestone and sand resources within Latitude 32 will be coordinated to optimise the ongoing supply to the construction industry6 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 1.5.2 unDersTanDingThechallengesThere are a number of signifcant challenges that need to be overcome to ensure Latitude 32 fulfls its potential as a major industrial and employment centre. These include: Fragmented Land Ownership: Latitude 32 has a variety of landowners from small family owned allotments to large quarry sites. State Government agencies own around 20% of land within Latitude 32, with the remainder in private ownership. Due to the fragmented ownership and variety of existing land uses, there are signifcant challenges in achieving a coordinated, staged redevelopment of Latitude 32. The coordinated construction of roads, services and quarry operations all need to be considered in this regard. Lack of Service & Road Infrastructure: Most of Latitude 32 is currently rural in nature and lacks suitable infrastructure for industrial development in the short term. The District Structure Plan is an important tool to assist the various service authorities and utilities in the planning of key services (such as roads, power, water and sewerage), to drive the coordinated development of Latitude 32. Existing Infrastructure Corridors: The orderly design and redevelopment of Latitude 32 has to accommodate a number of existing infrastructure corridors, which need to be maintained across the area. These include: The Dampier to Bunbury Gas Pipeline and Parmelia Gas Pipeline; Western Powers 330kV overhead lines; and Major road and rail reserves that are planned to accommodate Rowley Road and the new freight handling facility.The District Structure Plan successfully incorporates these into its design. Long-Term Quarry Operations: Latitude 32 has been classifed as a Priority Resource Extraction Area by the WAPC and is home to a number of major quarry operations. Ongoing quarrying and the resulting earthworks levels will need to be coordinated across Latitude 32 to achieve usable grades for future industry, including a fat grade for the new freight terminal.understanding the challengesFigure 5 - understAnding the chAllenges - long term QuArry operAtions Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 7 1.6 CreatinG the StruCture PLan1.6.1 TheDesignPrinciPlesThe District Structure Plan has been prepared in line with a series of design principles established by LandCorp, its stakeholder partners and the project team. These include: Taking full advantage of Latitude 32s strategic location within the Western Trade Coast by maximising access to key transport infrastructure; Maximising employment opportunities within Latitude 32 for the local community and wider region; Providing fexibility for a range of industry types within Latitude 32; Integrating and protecting the existing environmental features of Latitude 32, to provide a network of open spaces that will also act as biodiversity corridors for local wildlife; Ensuring strong transport connections within Latitude 32 and externally for all modes of transport, including pedestrians and cyclists; Providing the framework for best practice sustainability initiatives and design innovation within Latitude 32; Planning for the future integration of alternative energy sources and recycled water networks within Latitude 32; Planning for local retail centres at key road intersections within Latitude 32, served by public transport and providing pedestrian-friendly streetscapes with a mixture of commercial land uses; and Ensuring a pleasant working environment for future workers at Latitude 32 through the provision of abundant street trees and verge plantings.1.6.2 lanDuseLand uses within Latitude 32 are guided by the land use provisions outlined in the Hope Valley Wattleup Master Plan. This structure plan has been designed to provide fexibility for a wide variety of industries including transport logistics, manufacturing, storage, light and general industry and business parks. The proposed road layout will allow a range of lot sizes to be provided, enabling it to respond to evolving market needs over time. This will allow industries with differing land area requirements to be accommodated within Latitude 32. 1.6.3 inTerfaceWiThaDjoiningruralareasLand at Latitude 32s eastern and northern boundaries is close to existing rural areas. To protect the amenity of the rural areas, the eastern and northern sections of Latitude 32 should to be developed as light and service industries and commercial uses such as offces and small scale warehouses. Design guidelines will also ensure a high level of landscaping and suitable building design to further reduce visual impact. 1.6.4 localservicecenTresThe local working population will be supported by small-scale convenience retail outlets including banks, cafs, lunch outlets and news agencies. Commercial and offce developments are also encouraged in appropriate areas to support the primary industrial land use function of Latitude 32. Local commercial centres will typically be located at key intersections and will provide a pedestrian friendly environment on a local street rather than on a main road. They have been located to allow for their early development and to leverage off passing traffc until Latitude 32 becomes more fully developed.Legend:Precinct 14: Long SwampPrecinct 13: RuralL KJHGIEFDCBBAMNNDistrict Structure PlanABCDEFGHIJKLMNThe Cockburn Cement site is subject to a long term State Agreement. A conceptual internal road layout is shown to demonstrate the sites potential redevelopment in the future.Interchange to the future Fremantle-Rockingham Highway subject to Main Roads WA requirements.Proposed North-South internal Collector Road.Potential for land adjacent to the intermodal site to be used for container storage.Potential east-west District Distributor road connection.Lot sizes of 50006000m anticipated alongwestern side of Power Avenue to be light industry/business park and commercial land uses.Transport industry land uses are to be located next to the Kwinana Intermodal Terminal providing largelot intermodal support area.Vehicles accessing and departing the intermodal site are to be funnelled to and from Rowley Road.Proposed north-south environmental linkage to run along side of the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (with appropriate offsets from thepipeline easement).The future Rowley Road reserve width is based on the Planning Control Area. Design to be developed by Main Roads WA.The revegetation of Long Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp (to the south) will help maintain local environmental features and provide opportunities for future worker amenity. Flinders Precinct has already been structureplanned and is currently being developed by LandCorp.Conway Road Swamp and associated Parks and Recreation within the Flinders Precinct StructurePlan.Provision for spur lines within Anketell Road and Rowley Road to link with planned harbour developments at Cockburn Sound.Notes:Figure 6 - the district structure plAn8 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 1.6.5 roaDneTWorKLatitude 32 has access to an existing regional road network supported by planned road services including: The proposed Fremantle - Rockingham Highway (generally follows the existing Rockingham Road alignment); Upgraded Anketell Road and extended Rowley Road linking Latitude 32, the new ports at Cockburn Sound and the Kwinana Freight Handling Facility to Kwinana Freeway and Tonkin Highway; and The planned upgrade of Russell Road along its existing route within Latitude 32.The District Structure Plan provides an effcient road network for Latitude 32 that maximises local road connections to the regional road network. Within Latitude 32 itself, a new north-south district distributor road will link Anketell Road to Russell Road by extending, widening and connecting the existing Abercrombie Road and Phillips Road alignments. This new north-south road connection will service the new freight terminal and the surrounding industrial area. Freight traffc accessing the terminal. Freight traffc accessing the terminal will be required to use Rowley Road (through appropriate road design, intersection treatments and the operation of the terminal itself) in order to keep freight traffc off Russell Road.A new local road network will be required to support industrial development. Whilst a local road concept is shown on the plan, this will need to be further developed at the local structure planning stage across the various precincts within Latitude 32.Road corridors within Latitude 32 will cater for the expected volumes of traffc, providing safe and convenient parking, cycle ways and effcient access to private property. Substantial landscaping and local storm water management systems will form part of the road design. 1.6.6 freighTrailWayneTWorKA new freight terminal is to be located in the centre of Latitude 32 as part of an expanded railway corridor. The structure plan depicts the terminal at the WAPCs endorsed location at Wattleup, as well as providing for support uses such as warehouses and distribution centres. The structure plan also accommodates future westward bound rail connections to the planned port developments at Cockburn Sound via spur lines. 1.6.7 PublicTransPorTThere are currently no public transport services within Latitude 32. The nearest access to passenger rail services is approximately 4km to the south-east and north-east respectively at the Cockburn Central and Kwinana stations on the Perth to Mandurah line. The District Structure Plan provides fexibility for a range of public transport initiatives to support the growth in employment as Latitude 32 develops. 1.6.8 ProTecTionanDinTegraTionofenvironMenTalasseTsLong Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp are two existing wetlands that need to be maintained and protected. In order to achieve this, the District Structure Plan identifes and protects these wetlands and their buffers to ensure that any environmental impacts are minimised. 1.6.9 ecologicallinKagesVegetated open space corridors (ecological linkages) are to be provided for local fauna movements between the Beeliar Regional Park wetland chains that are located to the immediate east and west of Latitude 32. These linkages provide tangible benefts in terms of drainage integration, improving local amenity through a softer urban form, and provide for a unique landscape character not normally associated with industrial areas.View looking north-west, intersection oF Abercrombie roAd And hope VAlley roAd, long swAmp in mid-groundLEGEND Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 9 planning framework1.7 PLanninG FraMewOrK1.7.1PlanninganDPolicyfraMeWorKThis District Structure Plan responds positively to the legislative and policy framework that applies to Latitude 32.1.7.2sTaKeholDeranDcoMMuniTyconsiDeraTionsThe District Structure Plan design has been workshopped with local community members, key stakeholders and technical working groups since late 2008. Information gathered at these workshops was used to develop land use, environmental, transport and infrastructure options to guide the draft design of the Plan, which has in turn informed the fnal design of this District Structure Plan.The design responds to the key issues raised by stakeholders during the consultation process by: Introducing measures to keep freight vehicles travelling to and from the new freight terminal off Russell Road; Providing a suitable land use interface between future industry and existing rural areas on Latitude 32s eastern and northern boundaries; Protecting Latitude 32s on-site environmental assets; Initiating a Master Plan amendment to reserve the land required for the new freight terminal to provide more certainty for directly affected landowners and drive government acquisition of the site; Planning for a new north-south distributor road linking Russell Road and Anketell Road; and Protecting major existing infrastructure corridors within Latitude 32.1.7.3MasTerPlanaMenDMenTsThe Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project Master Plan is effectively the planning and zoning scheme that guides the overarching redevelopment of Latitude 32. As the structure planning for Latitude 32 has progressed, it became clear that a number of modifcations to the Master Plan were needed to address important issues raised by community and technical stakeholders. On this basis, Master Plan Amendment No 4 has been initiated to ensure consistency between the Master Plan and the draft DSP.Most of the changes put forward are the direct result of feedback received at community and stakeholder consultation workshops. The proposed modifcations (which are outlined in Section 5.0) will result in a more appropriate layout of land use precincts within Latitude 32, and a more suitable interface between future industry and nearby rural areas. Master Plan Amendment No 4 is being advertised for public comment concurrently with this District Structure Plan.1.7.4PlanninganDDeveloPMenTconTrolThe Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is responsible for the assessment and determination of all planning proposals within Latitude 32. This includes structure plans, subdivisions and all development applications and planning compliance matters. This is undertaken in coordination with the City of Cockburn and the Town of Kwinana.LandCorp is required to plan, undertake, promote and coordinate the development and redevelopment of land within Latitude 32 in accordance with the Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Act. This District Structure Plan has been prepared by LandCorp as part of its role in planning and coordinating the development of Latitude 32.Figure 7 - lAtitude 32s mAster plAn precincts And surrounding metropolitAn region scheme Zoning10 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Overview 1.8 where tO FrOM here?The overall implementation and delivery of Latitude 32 will be complex and challenging. There are signifcant barriers to many areas within Latitude 32 being developed in the short term, including: Highly fragmented land ownership with conficting land uses and differing development intentions between land owners; Lack of service infrastructure and uncertainty around the timing of utilities such as water, sewer and power; Long timeframes associated with existing quarry operations, which operate under separate legislation and release sand and limestone in response to market demand, usually driven by activity in the construction sector; Uncertainty on the timeframe for delivery of regional infrastructure including Rowley Road, the Fremantle Rockingham Highway and new ports proposed for Cockburn Sound; and Existing ground levels across the site are not suitable for industrial development.The District Structure Plan provides a framework to address and manage these issues. However, signifcant investment and commitment will be required from the private and public sectors over a long period of time to ensure the full potential of Latitude 32 is realised. 1.8.1 WhaTshaPPeningnoWAfter public advertising, Master Plan Amendment No.4 will require the fnal approval of the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Minister for Planning. This will ensure the zoning scheme for the area refects the intent of this District Structure Plan.The District Structure Plan will require the endorsement of the WAPC. Approval of the District Structure Plan and Master Plan Amendment No.4 is anticipated by the end of 2010.In addition to these planning initiatives, LandCorp is currently progressing a number of other strategic studies to progress the delivery of Latitude 32, including: District Water Management Strategy (DWMS), including a groundwater monitoring regime across Latitude 32. The DWMS will be made available to all landowners within Latitude 32, once completed. Local Water Management Strategies will be required across precincts as part of the local structure planning process; and Major infrastructure design works for a new distributor road network.1.8.2 ThenexTsTePsOnce the Master Plan and District Structure Plan are approved, local structure plans will be required across the various development precincts within Latitude 32.Following approval of a local structure plan, subdivision and / or development proposals can then be put forward to the WAPC.In the interim, the Master Plan allows for temporary (up to fve years) land uses to be approved, subject to certain criteria being met.1.8.3 concePTualDeveloPMenTsTagingThe conceptual staging plan shown in Section 6 has been prepared in response to the development constraints of Latitude 32. The staging plan is an indicative guide only, based on known constraints such as quarrying timeframes, infrastructure delivery timeframes, and the existing land tenure across the various Planning Areas. The Planning Areas, also outlined in Section 6, provide a detailed overview of the key constraints and priority actions required across Latitude 32 in order to activate dormant areas as industrial development cells. The conceptual staging plan identifes the priority areas that are considered to be developable in the short to medium term, and which should be the immediate focus of local structure planning.The staging of development within Latitude 32 is likely to occur in a west to east direction, based on existing site levels, proximity to key infrastructure including sewer, and land ownership in the western areas being generally less fragmented than land in the east. Importantly, this plan does not preclude any area or precinct being brought forward at the discretion of individual landowners or developers through the preparation of a local structure plan. However, as outlined later in the document, many areas of Latitude 32 will not be viable for development in the short to medium term without signifcant coordination between individual landowners or the presence of a major developer, as well as signifcant investment and lead time on infrastructure delivery.where to from here?the district structure plan provides a framework which will enable the coordinated planning and delivery of key infrastructure and land use precincts within latitude 32. Artist impression - View Along power AVenue looking norththe existing Site2Part32latitude12 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site Latitude 32 was frst identifed as a future industrial centre in the FRIARS study released in 1999, and the subsequent Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Act and Master Plan (detailed in Section 3.0). The following section provides an overview of Latitude 32s location, site characteristics and industrial context.2.1 LOCaL COntextLocated approximately 25km south-west of the Perth CBD and covering more than 1400 hectares, Latitude 32 is bound by Anketell Road to the south, Cockburn Cements quarrying and batching operations to the north, Rockingham Road to the west and the rural areas of Mandogalup and Wattleup to the east.Latitude 32 is surrounded by the following land uses: Rural communities to the immediate north and east, with existing and proposed urban areas further north and east; The Australian Marine Complex (AMC) to the west; The Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) and Naval Base industrial area to the south-west; The Kwinana Motorplex to the south; Agriculture Department land to the south-east; and Alcoa tailing ponds to the south-east.reFer to Figure 8 - context plAn2.0 The Existing SiteFigure 8 - context plAn Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 13 2.2 Land uSeSThe following land uses currently operate within Latitude 32: Sand and limestone quarries; Cockburn Cements batching operations north of Russell Road; The Henderson landfll and resource recovery precinct on Rockingham Road; Nurseries and turf farms; Rural lifestyle lots and hobby farms; Some remaining residential properties and local shops in the former Wattleup town site; and Temporary storage yards and depots.Many of these existing land-uses are likely to remain in operation in the short to medium term, which will have a signifcant impact on the timing of future industrial development.In addition to the above land-uses, other signifcant features of Latitude 32 include: Major infrastructure corridors such as: Fly ash slurry pipeline; Petroleum pipelines associated with the Kwinana BP refnery; High pressure gas pipelines (Parmelia and Dampier to Bunbury); Western Power 330kV transmission line and easement; and The Midland Kwinana freight railway corridor. Wetlands including Long Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp.reFer to Figure 9 - site context photosView north-west, power AVenue And mcleod roAd intersection in Foreground14 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site Private rural properties along Phillips Road and Power Avenue, WattleupWattleup town site, looking down Wattleup Road Cockburn Cements operations south of Russell Road, WattleupLong Swamp in the background, Alcoa works in foreground, Hope ValleyWestern Power 330kV easement, Hope ValleyAnketell Road, Alcoa operations in the background, Hope ValleyQuarrying near Postans Road, Hope ValleyPrivate rural properties along Power Avenue, WattleupPrivate properties along Russell Road, Cockburn Cement in background, WattleupFigure 9 - site context photos Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 15 2.3 Land tenureThe land tenure within Latitude 32 is highly fragmented with around 150 different landowners throughout the redevelopment area. The majority of land (80%) within Latitude 32 is privately owned, while Government agencies currently own around 20% of land in the area (including LandCorps land holdings at the Flinders Precinct and the Wattleup town site). The large number of land holdings and individual landowners presents a signifcant challenge in coordinating land use planning, infrastructure delivery and the overall redevelopment of Latitude 32. Roads, service infrastructure, quarry operations and other existing land uses have been considered as part of this District Structure Plan in order to provide a workable framework that will allow private landowners and developers to capitalise on the signifcant opportunities that Latitude 32 presents.This page has been left blank intentionally. 16 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 17 2.4 rOad and tranSPOrt netwOrKSThe existing local road network within Latitude 32 is generally of a rural standard and will require signifcant investment (including, in some cases, widening, upgrading and realigning existing roads) to bring it up to a standard suitable for new industrial development.Notwithstanding this, Latitude 32 is well connected to four primary movement corridors Anketell Road, the planned upgrade and extension of Rowley Road, Rockingham Road (and the future Fremantle Rockingham Highway), and the Midland Kwinana freight railway.The existing primary road and transport networks servicing Latitude 32 are described in detail below.reFer to Figure 10 - district context plAn2.4.1 norThsouThregionalroaDsRockingham Road is currently a four lane expressway running just outside the western boundary of Latitude 32, providing the main north-south connection and access to the project area.Main Roads WA plans to upgrade and widen Rockingham Road into the new Fremantle Rockingham Highway. The proposed new highway will maintain the existing alignment along Latitude 32s western boundary and deviate eastwards south of Rowley Road, near the Flinders Precinct. Current planning by Main Roads WA for the new highway includes interchanges at Russell Road, Rowley Road and Anketell Road. Once constructed, the Fremantle Rockingham Highway will become the main north-south regional road connecting industries and ports at Fremantle and Rockingham.There is currently no direct north-south road connection between Russell Road and Anketell Road within Latitude 32. For Latitude 32 to function effectively a north-south connection linking these roads will be critical to enable effcient movement networks within Latitude 32 and the wider regional road network.Figure 10 - district context plAn18 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 2.4.2 easT-WesTregionalroaDsRussell Road is an existing 2 lane road linking the Kwinana Freeway with Rockingham Road. Russell Road traverses the northern precincts of Latitude 32 and crosses the existing Midland Kwinana Railway at grade.Rowley Road has been identifed as the main traffc route connecting the Kwinana Freeway to Cockburn Sound, however the constructed portion of the road currently ends 2km east of Latitude 32s boundary. A Planning Control Area is currently in place in both the MRS and Hope Valley - Wattleup Master Plan to protect the future alignment of Rowley Road. Formal amendments to both the MRS and Master Plan will be required to reserve Rowley Road as a Regional Road. Anketell Road is an existing two lane road along the southern boundary of Latitude 32 which currently provides access to the redevelopment area at Abercrombie Road and Armstrong Road.Both Anketell Road and Rowley Road are planned to provide 4 lane expressway access to the Kwinana Freeway. Both routes are planned freight routes with Anketell Road being a designated high wide load route. The planning designs for both routes are currently being fnalised by the Department of Planning.2.4.3 freighTrailWayThe Midland Kwinana freight railway (operated by WestNet Rail) runs north-south through Latitude 32. The railway provides strategic connections to: Fremantle Inner Harbour; Proposed ports at Cockburn Sound; Kwinana Industrial Area and the Rockingham Industry Zone; Kewdale and Forrestfeld Industrial Areas; Country WA (north and southwest); and Australias eastern seaboard (via the national freight network).2.4.4 PublicTransPorTThere are currently no local or regional bus services passing through Latitude 32. The Perth to Mandurah passenger railway is located approximately 4km east of Latitude 32 within the Kwinana Freeway Corridor. Cockburn Central and Kwinana Stations are the closest stations.rockinghAm roAd, looking south Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 19 2.5 ServiCe inFraStruCtureThere is currently limited service infrastructure within Latitude 32 to support immediate industrial development. There is basic infrastructure (domestic power, water and telecommunications) servicing the former Hope Valley and Wattleup town sites with limited infrastructure (domestic power, some water and telecommunications) servicing other rural areas of Latitude 32. Latitude 32 is, however, located in close proximity to major supply and distribution infrastructure that can support future industrial development including: Kwinana Power Station and Western Powers South West Interconnected System; Perth Seawater Desalination Plant; and Woodman Point Waste Water Treatment Plant and Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant. The site of the future East Rockingham Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) is also located nearby.The existing service infrastructure within Latitude 32 is described in more detail as follows.2.5.1 PoWerLatitude 32s power is currently supplied from the Kwinana Power Station and supporting terminal substation (330kV to 132kV) located to the west of the Naval Base industrial area. Electricity generated at power stations is delivered to local zone substations via high voltage transmission lines. The substations then convert the power to a lower voltage, making it compatible to travel directly to the consumer via the lower voltage distribution lines.The transmission lines used to transfer electricity in high voltage are measured in kilovolts (kV). There are currently eight transmission lines (six 132kV & two 330kV) located within Latitude 32. The two 330 kV lines and one of the 132kV lines run in an east west direction and have an easement registered over them. The remaining fve132kV lines are typically situated along existing roads that transverse west to east across the project area before continuing north or south to zone substations within and outside Latitude 32. An existing 132kV to 22kV zone substation located within the Latitude 32 development is situated just south of the Cockburn Cement plant and distributes power to the cement works and surrounding area. It is expected that the existing network of transmission lines throughout Latitude 32 will need to be substantially upgraded to provide adequate power for future industrial development. 2.5.2 WaTerThe existing water distribution network within and surrounding Latitude 32 is limited to servicing the former Wattleup and Hope Valley town sites and the Naval Base Industrial Area. An existing 900mm diameter distribution main runs generally along Rockingham Road in a north-south direction to service these areas.The close proximity of Latitude 32 to the Thomson Lake service reservoir and major water transmission lines will enable future industrial development to be supplied with scheme water. Initial developments at the Flinders Precinct will be serviced via extensions to the existing water main along the Midland Kwinana Railway Reserve.20 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 2.5.3 WasTeWaTerLandholdings within Latitude 32 are currently not serviced by deep sewer, which is mandatory for future industrial development in the area. Some existing developments (many of which began operating prior to the Hope Valley Act and Master Plan being introduced) currently utilise small and decentralized wastewater treatment systems such as septic tanks to locally manage wastewater on-site.Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), serving the Perth metropolitan area south of the Swan River, is located approximately 1.5km to the west of Latitude 32.The East Rockingham WWTP is planned to be located within the Rockingham Industry Zone, off Chesterfeld and Mandurah Roads, approximately 6km south-west of Latitude 32.The WWTPs at Woodman Point and East Rockingham will provide suffcient capacity to service Latitude 32 in the future.2.5.4 TelecoMMunicaTionsThe former Hope Valley and Wattleup town site areas are currently serviced by Telstra and Optus optic fbre and mobile telecommunications networks. Major interstate optic fbre cable lines run north-south through Latitude 32 within the Midland Kwinana Railway Reserve between Fanstone Avenue and Anketell Road. Two existing Exchange Buildings and one mobile telecommunications tower that provide ancillary services to the optic fbre and mobile networks are also located within Latitude 32.2.5.5 gasThe existing gas service infrastructure within Latitude 32 (pipelines owned by Alinta and Epic Gas) is limited to servicing the former Wattleup town site and Cockburn Cement Works.The Parmelia Gas Pipeline (PGP) and the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) run north-south through Latitude 32. Both these pipelines are major State transmission lines which supply gas to metropolitan Perth and surrounding regions from the gas felds in the Perth Basin and Carnarvon Basin.The pipelines run parallel to each other north - south along Henderson Road until Russell Road. At this point the DBNGP deviates to the west and rejoins the PGP near the intersection of Power Avenue and Dallison Avenue. Both pipelines then continue southwards across the power transmission easement and along Abercrombie Road before crossing Anketell Road and continuing outside the project area.2.5.6 sTorMWaTerThere is no established municipal or Water Corporation drainage scheme for Latitude 32. Existing stormwater drainage infrastructure is limited to servicing the former Wattleup town site.Stormwater disposal is currently managed through localised drainage sumps. Existing roads within Latitude 32 are typically not kerbed and are provided with table drains or swales, where run-off from roads is infltrated at source. There are large areas of Latitude 32 with minimal or no drainage infrastructure (e.g. quarries and semi-rural areas) with stormwater collecting at low points and permeating into the ground after storm events.2.5.7 infrasTrucTuresuMMaryIn summary, whilst Latitude 32 is located in close proximity to major supply and distribution infrastructure there is limited existing service infrastructure within the area to support immediate industrial development. Additionally, the presence of the major transmission gas pipelines (PGP and DBNGP) poses a signifcant constraint to the development of Latitude 32. The District Structure Plan needs to respond to the lack of existing services by outlining the key infrastructure requirements for Latitude 32, in collaboration with the various service agencies. These can then be used to guide and coordinate local planning and delivery of services across the area. Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 21 2.6 LandSCaPe and LandFOrMLatitude 32 is situated between the western and eastern chains of the Beeliar Regional Park as shown in Figure 11. This park comprises 19 lakes and associated wetlands and has two main chains that run north south parallel to the coast. The terrain within Latitude 32 itself has been signifcantly disturbed over time by quarry operations. Where the terrain is undisturbed it is characterised by a rural landscape with numerous hills and localised depressions. The natural wetlands of Long Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp feature in the low lying areas in the southern part of Latitude 32. reFer to Figure 12 - existing topogrAphyIn its current state, the existing landform within Latitude 32 is generally not suitable for industrial development. There are signifcant changes in level and slope within quarrying areas, and in most areas the undisturbed rural landscape is too sloping for industrial development. Accordingly, the existing landform within Latitude 32 will have to be reshaped across most of the site as part of its redevelopment. This poses a signifcant challenge given the fragmented land ownership, the variety of existing land uses operating in the area and the likely differing development intentions and timeframes between landowners.In particular, a large area (over 100Ha) at the centre of Latitude 32 broadly bounded by the freight line and Phillips Road needs to be substantially regraded to provide a fat area for the new freight terminal.Through their conservation, the existing low-lying wetland areas of Long Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp (and surrounding buffers) will retain their existing landform.The District Structure Plan is supported by a concept bulk earthworks and levels plan that will guide coordination of levels and earthworks as the redevelopment of Latitude 32 progresses (refer to Section 5.3).LE0EN0s| l e oourdary0-5r5-10r10-15r15-20r20-25r25-30r30-35r35-10r10-15r15-50r50-55r55-0r0-5r5-Z0rZ0-Z5rZ5-80rgrourd | eve|(r Al0)Fl0uRE 2 : 3lTE AN0 EXl3TlN0 3uRR0uN0lN0 T0P00RAPlYFAN3T0NE AvENuERu33ELL R0A0P0wER AvENuEPEAR3E R0A0A8ERCR0V8lE R0A0P03TAN3 R0A0R0CKlN0lAV R0A0FRE-R0CK lwYPllLLlP3 R0A0R0wLEY R0A0ANKETELL R0A0wATTLEuP R0A0proposed roadrel Wor|Figure 12 - existing topogrAphyLE0EN0s| l e oourdaryoee| | ar reg| ora|par|ex| sl | rg dua|use pal rdua| use pal rproposed oy 0ECex| sl | rgWa| | l ra| | sex| sl | rg ooserval | ors| l eLa|eCoogeeLa|eVl 8roWr8roWrrar3WarpsTrorsors La|e8argarup La|e Vl 8roWrCoc|ourr3ourdFl0uRE 1 : 3lTE LAN03CAPE C0NTEXTFAN3T0NE AvENuERu33ELL R0A0P0wER AvENuEPEAR3E R0A0A8ERCR0V8lE R0A0P03TAN3 R0A0R0CKlN0lAV R0A0FRE-R0CK lwYPllLLlP3 R0A0R0wLEY R0A0ANKETELL R0A0wATTLEuP R0A0Figure 11 - lAndscApe connections 22 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 2.6.1 soilsLatitude 32 is part of the Swan Coastal Plain, within the Spearwood Dune System, which comprises north-south elongated Aeolian sand dunes, with intervening swales and wetlands. The site is underlain by sands and limestone of the Tamala Formation. The majority of the site is identifed as having a low to no risk of acid sulphate soils (ASS) (WAPC 2003). Four areas have been identifed as having a high risk of ASS at depths less than 3 m from the surface. These areas are generally mapped as wetlands, and will be maintained in their current form. 2.6.2 vegeTaTionThe vast majority of Latitude 32 has been cleared for past and current quarrying and agricultural activities. The remaining isolated pockets of vegetation have been subjected to long term degradation, as well as weed invasion, altered watering regimes and fre. 2.6.3 conservaTionareasBeeliar Regional ParkThe Beeliar Regional Park to the west and east of Latitude 32 is a signifcant conservation area. The Park protects and conserves the wetlands and associated vegetation and fauna of the Cockburn Wetlands. Brownman Swamp, Lake Mt Brown and Anderson Road Swamp are located immediately to the west of Latitude 32, while Thomsons Lake and Banganup Lake are located directly to the east. Much of the Beeliar Regional Park has a high conservation value due to its rich diversity and complexity of ecosystems which are limited in distribution across the Swan Coastal Plain.Bush Forever There are no Bush Forever sites within Latitude 32.2.6.4 ThreaTeneDecologicalcoMMuniTiesThere are no known Threatened Ecological Communities, as listed by the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 or by the WA Department of Environment and Conservation, within Latitude 32.2.7 heritaGe 2.7.1 inDigenousheriTageanDnaTiveTiTleOne indigenous heritage site has been identifed within Latitude 32 (Department of Indigenous Affairs site register ID 4357). The site is located within the 50 metre setback buffer of the Wattleup Road wetland where no development is permitted.While the majority of Latitude 32 has previously been cleared, there are remnant woodland areas around Long Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp which have the potential for the identifcation of surviving Aboriginal sites.Local structure planning and future development works within Latitude 32 will need to comply with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, including Section 18 licenses, if required.2.7.2 euroPeanheriTageThree sites (Postans Cottage, de San Miguel House and Long Swamp) were previously identifed as requiring a high level of protection under the 2004 Master Plan. A fourth site, the original Hope Valley School Site, is an historic site without built features, which is currently recognised with a plaque on site. The District Structure Plan does not propose to change the local heritage status of these sites.reFer to Figure 13 - heritAge sites Figure 13 - heritAge sitesLegend:Existng cadastre Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 23 2.8 Latitude 32S induStriaL COntext2.8.1 ThesTaTesinDusTriallanDneeDsWith a Western Australian economy recovering strongly from the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009, and strong population growth forecast for the Perth and Peel Region, there is expected to be considerable pressure on industrial land supply across the metropolitan area in the short to medium term.By 2031 it is anticipated that the Perth and Peel Region will have grown from the current population of 1.65 million, to more than 2.2 million. In order to accommodate this level of growth, the WAPCs Directions 2031 document estimates that a further 328,000 houses and 353,000 jobs will be needed.Latitude 32 has been identifed by Directions 2031 as one of six key industrial centres within the Perth metropolitan area. These centres are identifed as providing for the strongest and most diverse level of industrial activity throughout the metropolitan area, with a focus on manufacturing, transport/logistics, fabrication and overseas export. Directions 2031 also requires these sites to be appropriately planned to ensure that these centres are well serviced by industrial transport infrastructure (road and rail) and appropriately located intermodal facilities, and are accessible to their skilled workforce.In addition to this, the profle of WAs industrial land users has evolved in recent times with the dominant users now comprising transport and logistics, with increased demand for larger lot sizes, increased amenity, large lay-down and hardstand areas and effcient access to road and rail infrastructure. The District Structure Plan needs to respond to these demands, ensuring that Latitude 32 will ultimately be developed as a vibrant employment node servicing the southern suburbs, taking full advantage of the existing and proposed transport connections to the Western Trade Coast and the greater metropolitan area. 2.9 the weStern trade COaSt COnCePtLatitude 32 forms an integral part of the Western Trade Coast (WTC). The WTC encompasses around 4000 hectares of industrial land strategically located close to major port, road and rail infrastructure in Perths south-west corridor; forming Australias gateway to global industry and trade.reFer to Figure 14 -the 2007 western trAde coAst conceptThe WTC is a focal point for the strategic clustering of industry, encompassing: Latitude 32; Kwinana Industrial Area; Australian Marine Complex; Rockingham Industry Zone, and Planned port developments at Cockburn Sound. There is potential for the development of regional industrial synergies between Latitude 32 and its neighbouring industrial precincts. Each of these precincts is considered in further detail below.2.9.1 KWinanainDusTrialareaThe Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA), located directly south-west of Latitude 32, is the States premier heavy industrial area. Its deep-water port is capable of handling bulk cargo and it is linked via road and rail to the Fremantle container port. It is strategically placed for export markets, having direct shipping access to South-East Asia. Around 4,800 people work in the KIAs core industries, with many more in related sectors and service industries. The KIA mainly comprises heavy process industries, including a variety of chemical producers, as well as various utility and port facilities. The Water Corporation operates water and wastewater treatment plants and a seawater desalination plant within the KIA. There is considerable integration between industries in the area; where a number of companies produce essential raw materials for the manufacturing and refning processes of other nearby enterprises. In this regard, the KIA is considered a world-class example of industrial ecology. There is a strong opportunity for the future general, transport and light industries operating within Latitude 32 to support the core operations at Kwinana.Figure 14 -the 2007 western trAde coAst concept24 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 2.9.2 ausTralianMarinecoMPlexThe Australian Marine Complex (AMC) is located directly west of Latitude 32, on the ports of Jervoise Bay. The site is renowned for its shipbuilding, marine, defence and resource related industries, and has been developed to facilitate and enhance the opportunities of industry clustering. The AMC has been developed as four distinct land use precincts, being: Fabrication Precinct: incorporates a major Common User Facility providing world-class, multi-purpose facilities for the fabrication, assembly and load-out of pre-assembled units. Technology Precinct: strategic innovation and enterprise within the marine, defence, oil and gas technology and research sectors. The Technology Precinct includes the new Central Services Facility and ACEPT Facility. Shipbuilding Precinct: supplies over 50% of Australias new commercial ships and has enabled Western Australia to become a global leader in the construction of high speed, lightweight vessels. Support Industry Precinct: manufacturing and service companies, providing support to the shipbuilding, defence and resource industries and worldwide export markets.Marine support related industries will likely take advantage of Latitude 32s proximity to the AMC, particularly within its northern precincts.2.9.3 rocKinghaMinDusTryZoneThe Rockingham Industry Zone (RIZ) is located approximately 6km south-west of Latitude 32, and consists of seven precincts covering around 600ha of land suitable for warehousing, transport and logistics, medium to large fabricators and marine-related industries.The RIZ is the last undeveloped heavy industrial area in the Perth metropolitan area. Much of the site is constrained by environmental features of State and Commonwealth signifcance. These issues are currently being progressed by LandCorp to defne the total development potential of the RIZ, with decisions from the various environmental bodies likely to be made in late 2010.As with Kwinana, there is a strong opportunity for light, general and transport industries within Latitude 32 to support heavy industry at Rockingham.2.9.4 PorTDeveloPMenTsaTcocKburnsounDTwo new port developments are currently proposed at Cockburn Sound, located west of Latitude 32, being: Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour; and James Point private port. The Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour proposal includes plans for container handling and general cargo port facilities. The northern confguration, identifed on the District Context Plan (Figure 10) and shown above, is widely thought to be the preferred option of Fremantle Ports. Should the Outer Harbour proceed, the design will likely incorporate an island confguration approximately 1 kilometre off shore. The island will be linked by road and rail via an open spanned bridge, connecting to the extended Rowley Road corridor. The proposed port facility is anticipated to have an annual capacity of up to 1.7 million containers as well as providing berths for general cargo imports and exports.To the south of the proposed Outer Harbour lies the proposed James Point private port, also identifed on the district context plan (page 17). The James Point proposal has been identifed as providing for port related storage and service related industries with connection to the regional road network via Anketell Road. Should this development proceed, the port will likely be land based, partially on reclaimed land. The delivery of planned road and freight corridors through Latitude 32 (Rowley Road, Anketell Road and the freight railway line) will be essential for the development of the planned ports. Furthermore, both port developments provide signifcant opportunities for related support industries to locate in Latitude 32. The planned in-land container handling terminal at Latitude 32 (detailed on the following page) will also have a freight relationship with these ports. AustrAliAn mArine complex rockinghAm industry Zone proposed port deVelopments At cockburn sound Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site 25 2.9.5 KWinanafreighTTerMinalSince the late 1990s there has been an identifed need for an intermodal freight handling facility in the Kwinana area. By way of defnition, an intermodal terminal is a site used to transfer freight from one mode of transport to another, together with all the necessary services and facilities. In this case, freight would be transferred from rail to road transport.Between 2007 and 2009, the Department of Planning considered various sites in and around Kwinana as potential locations for the facility. In late 2009, the Western Australian Planning Commission resolved that the terminal should be located within Latitude 32 in an area generally between the existing freight line and Phillips Road, Wattleup.The WAPC directed LandCorp to include the terminal in the draft District Structure Plan, and initiate an amendment to the Master Plan in order to reserve the land required for the terminal. The freight terminal is likely to comprise lay down areas for container storage, warehouses and supporting land uses including customs and administration offces. Freight passing through the facility would be either: Intrastate from other parts of Western Australia; Interstate from the eastern seaboard; or International goods imported or exported through the new ports at Cockburn Sound. .The timing of the terminals development will largely be driven by the capacity of the existing freight terminal at Kewdale. At the current time, the Kewdale site is understood to have up to 15 years capacity remaining. Timing of development will also be guided by the rate of Government acquisition of the site and the rate of sand and limestone extraction to ensure the site is at a suitably fat grade to the existing freight railway line.While the development of the terminal will act as a catalyst for industrial development in the northern and eastern precincts of Latitude 32, it presents signifcant challenges to the structure planning of the area including the management of noise and freight traffc movements.2.10 LOCaL COMMerCiaL areaSThere is an existing retail area fronting Rockingham Road within the former Wattleup town site. Beyond that, Latitude 32s future workforce is not immediately well serviced by retail areas. The following local and regional retail facilities are located within a 12km radius of the project area: Kwinana Town Centre: approximately 3km to the south; Cockburn Central: approximately 8km to the north; Rockingham Town Centre: approximately 12km to the south; The planned local commercial within the Port Coogee redevelopment area: approximately 12km to the north; The planned local commercial within the Cockburn Coast redevelopment area: approximately 10km to the north; and The new local commercial areas within the residential areas of Hammond Park, Atwell and Aubin Grove: approximately 6km to the east. Small delis and corner stores at Naval Base and Kwinana.Additional local service centres should be planned for within Latitude 32 itself to provide lunchtime destinations for the areas future workforce.26 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | The Existing Site Artist impression - looking north-eAst oVer long swAmplatitude 32 is strategically located close to other industrial precincts within the western trade coast. however the land tenure, existing land form and lack of infrastructure are major challenges to development in the short term.Part32latitude3Planning Framework32latitude28 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 3.0 planning framework3.1 PLanninG FraMewOrK hiStOriCaL OverviewThe development of Latitude 32 is governed by a complex planning framework established over many years. This framework provides a broad direction as to how Latitude 32 should be planned and developed.This District Structure Plan represents a critical step forward by putting in place a design blue print for Latitude 32 that responds to the intent of this statutory framework, driving the future development of the area as a major employment centre for the south-west corridor. The following provides an overview of relevant regulations and their relationship to Latitude 32 and this District Structure Plan. reFer to Figure 15 - plAnning FrAmework timeline FRIARS identifed the need to remove land use confict and protect the Kwinana Industrial Area throughmajor changes to the land uses at Hope Valley and Wattleup. The townsites and surrounding rural areawere identifed as future industrial areas.The Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Act removed 1426 Ha of land at Hope Valley and Wattleup from the Metropolitan Region Scheme and the local planning schemes. Planning powers were conferred to the Western Australian Planning Commission. LandCorp is required to plan, promote, coordinate and undertake the redevelopment of the area.The Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Master Plan wasbrought in as the local planning scheme for the area. The Master Plan covers 1426 Ha and is brokeninto 14 land use precincts.Following a formal assessment of the Master Plan by the Environmental ProtectionAuthority, the Minister for the Environment identifed for water management and biodiversity strategy for the area to ensure the future development of the areais undertaken based on sound environmental principles.Area rebranded as Latitude 32 Industry Zone by the thenMinister for Planning and Infrastructure.The structure plan and designguidelines for the FlindersPrecinct were approved.LandCorp is now developing the Flinders Precinct as industrialland for release to the market.The district structure plan provides an over-arching plan for the subsequent precinct-by-precinct planning, design and development of Latitude 32.A number of changes to the Master Plan are also proposed concurrently with the District Structure Plan.Prior to the development of individual precincts, the following planning documentation will be required: Local structure plan(s); Subdivision and/or development proposals; and Design guidelines.This District Structure Plan provides the framework to manage these and the overall redevelopment of Latitude 32. 200020042007200820062010+FRIARS 1999Hope Valley WattleupRedevelopment Act 2000Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment MasterPlan 2004 (as amended)Water ManagementStrategyBiodiversity StrategyLatitude 32 Industry Zone District Structure PlanFlindersPrecinct Local Structure PlanFlindersPrecinct Design GuidelinesFlindersPrecinctSubdivisionMaster Plan AmendmentNo. 4Local Structure Planning,Subdivision and Developmentto followFigure 15 - plAnning FrAmework timeline Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 29 3.1.2 freManTle-rocKinghaMinDusTrialregionalareasTraTegy(friars)(1999)The initial steps that led to the establishment of Latitude 32 can be traced back to 1999 when the then Ministry for Planning completed the Fremantle - Rockingham Industrial Regional Area Strategy (FRIARS). This strategy set the broad strategic land use planning direction for the Fremantle to Rockingham region for the next 20-25 years. The strategy was put in place to resolve land use conficts between heavy industry at Kwinana and residential and rural residential areas that were located within the area bound by the Kwinana Environmental Protection Policy Air Quality Buffer. The main outcome of FRIARS was the recommendation for major land use change at Hope Valley and Wattleup, where the existing rural and residential areas were identifed as future light and general industrial precincts which would protect, support and provide a land-use transition buffer to heavy industry at Kwinana. reFer to Figure 16 - FriArs (1999)Figure 16 - FriArs (1999)30 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 3.1.3 hoPevalley-WaTTleuPreDeveloPMenTacT(2000)Following the adoption of FRIARS, the Hope Valley - Wattleup Redevelopment Act was passed by the Western Australian Parliament in 2000. The Act defned an area of 1426 hectares in and around the Hope Valley and Wattleup town sites for future industrial development. The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and local town planning schemes of Cockburn and Kwinana were repealed within the redevelopment area, and planning control powers transferred to the WAPC.The Act requires LandCorp to plan, promote and coordinate the development and redevelopment of land within the Hope Valley-Wattleup area. This included the need for a Master Plan to guide development over the area, effectively replacing the MRS and local schemes. reFer to Figure 17 - wAttleup redeVelopment Act (2000) redeVelopment AreA3.1.4 hoPevalley-WaTTleuPreDeveloPMenTProjecTMasTerPlan(2004)The Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project Master Plan (Master Plan) was approved by the WAPC in 2004 as the planning scheme to guide redevelopment of the Latitude 32. The Master Plan divides the area into 14 precincts, and provides a statutory planning framework to control land use and development in the area. This includes the requirement to prepare structure plans over the Master Plans planning precincts prior to development commencing. This District Structure Plan has been prepared to guide and coordinate local structure planning across Latitude 32. It builds upon the Master Plans broad land use precincts by providing a more detailed level of land use and infrastructure planning. The Master Plan also requires future industrial land uses within Latitude 32 to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 to ensure the development of Latitude 32 does not adversely impact nearby rural and residential areas.As outlined, a proposed amendment to the Master Plan (Amendment No. 4) is being advertised concurrently with this District Structure Plan and seeks to provide consistency between the Master Plan and District Structure Plan. reFer to Figure 18 - existing hVwrp mAster plAn4312145678910111213 Master Plan Area Boundary Precinct Boundary City of Cockburn / Town of KwinanaPrecinct 1 Southern IndustrialPrecinct 2 Southern TransportPrecinct 3 Long Swamp IndustrialPrecinct 4 Central TransportPrecinct 5 Wattleup Local CommercialPrecinct 6 Eastern IndustrialPrecinct 7 Northern TransportPrecinct 8 Resource RecoveryPrecinct 9 North East GatewayPrecinct 10 Russell Road IndustrialPrecinct 11 Northern IndustrialPrecinct 12 Northern GatewayPrecinct 13 RuralPrecinct 14 Long Swamp Boundaries and areas subject to surveyAppendix 1HOPE VALLEY WATTLEUP REDEVELOPMENT - MASTER PLAN MAP0.5 1 1.5 0 0.25 0.5KilometresNFigure 18 - existing hVwrp mAster plAn Figure 17 - wAttleup redeVelopment Act (2000) redeVelopment AreAFigure 18 - existing hVwrp mAster plAn Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 31 3.1.5 WaTerManageMenTsTraTegy(2007)The Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project Water Management Strategy (WMS) guides land use planning and development to meet water quality objectives, targets and criteria at the precinct planning and development stages. The Strategy develops the water management principles and implementation methods that should apply to the future development of Latitude 32.This District Structure Plan is informed by the overarching objectives of the WMS. A District Water Management Strategy is currently being prepared by LandCorp which will build on the WMS, focusing on coordinating water management across the various precincts so as to inform infrastructure requirements, in particular local and regional drainage.3.1.6 bioDiversiTysTraTegy(2007)The Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project Biodiversity Strategy provides a guiding structure to ensure that environmentally sensitive areas within Latitude 32 are protected and where possible enhanced through appropriate plans and management strategies. The District Structure Plan is required to address the following requirements of the Strategy: Assessing the environmental values of key natural areas and identifying reserves to be set aside for protection and conservation; Determining the viability of identifed reserves; Acknowledging regional environmental links, particularly between the eastern and western wetland chains of the Beeliar Regional Park; Protecting remnant bushland which will act as an east - west link between Conway Road Swamp and Hendy Road Swamp; and Considering the eventual land use and built form design interfaces between proposed reserves and future industrial and commercial areas.3.1.7 flinDersPrecincTsTrucTurePlananDsubDivision(2008-2009)A structure plan for the south-western portion of Latitude 32 (the Flinders Precinct) was approved by the WAPC in 2008. The Flinders Precinct covers an area of 157ha and provides for general and transport industries in addition to reserves for parks and recreation and the future Fremantle Rockingham Highway. Pursuant to the Water Management Strategy and Biodiversity Strategy, a Bushland Management Plan and a Local Water Management Strategy were required prior to development in the Flinders Precinct commencing. The area is now under development by LandCorp.reFer to Figure 19 - Flinders precinct structure plAnFigure 19 - Flinders precinct structure plAn32 Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 3.2 State POLiCy FraMewOrK This following provides an overview of the planning policy framework that applies to Latitude 32. The form of development proposed by the District Structure Plan responds to the following key strategic and statutory policy documents: Directions 2031: Draft Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel (2009). Industrial Land Strategy 2009 Perth and Peel; Western Australian Planning Commission Policy 4.1 State Industrial Buffer Policy; Western Australian Planning Commission Policy 4.1 Industrial Subdivision; Western Australian Planning Commission Planning Bulletin No. 87 Gas Pipelines; and Western Australian Planning Commission State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials.3.2.1 WaPcsDirecTions2031:DrafTsPaTialfraMeWorKforPerThanDPeel(june2009)Directions 2031 reinforces that Latitude 32 is to be developed as a major industrial centre and employment hub for Perths south-west corridor. Furthermore, Directions 2031 recognises that Latitude 32 will make a signifcant contribution to the short, medium and long term supply of industrial land in metropolitan Perth. Directions 2031 identifes that the planned port developments at Cockburn Sound are to be supported by upgrades to the major freight corridors of Rowley and Anketell Road, (which traverse Latitude 32) to provide a regional hub for the continued growth of national and international trade for Western Australia. reFer to Figure 20 - directions 2031: drAFt spAtiAl FrAmework For perth And peel3.2.2 WaPcDrafTinDusTriallanDsTraTegy2009PerThanDPeelThe Industrial Land Strategy (ILS) highlights the expected signifcant rise in demand for industrial land in metropolitan Perth as the local population grows and the Western Australian economy recovers from the effects of the Global Financial Crisis and enters a predicted period of economic prosperity.Latitude 32 is identifed as a Planned Industrial Land Release area in the ILS, which will play a role in responding to the expected shortfall in industrial land supply in the short, medium, and long term.However the ILS indicates that only 91 hectares of land within Latitude 32 will become available for industrial development between now and 2025. It is the role of this District Structure Plan, and the framework for development that it provides, to activate the privately held areas of Latitude 32 for development to increase the overall land supply emanating from Latitude 32.In particular, the Planning Areas detailed in Section 6 of this document outline the key constraints to development and critical steps required in order to activate these areas. This includes the need for certainty on the timing of key regional infrastructure including the extension of Rowley Road, the upgrade of Anketell Road, the new freight terminal and the new ports proposed for Cockburn SoundThe ILS also recommends the potential eastward extension of Latitude 32 to incorporate around 400 hectares of land owned and used for bauxite residue storage by Alcoa.While this land is outside the boundaries of Latitude 32 and does not form part of this District Structure Plan, it is understood that Alcoa, which operates under a State Agreement, plans to continue using this area for residue storage for some time into the future. Further, urban encroachment from the east and north-east (Mandogalup and East Wattleup urban cells) may constrain any future industrial redevelopment of this area.This serves to highlight the critical importance of Latitude 32 being developed as a regional hub to support the economic growth of the south-west corridor.Figure 20 - directions 2031: drAFt spAtiAl FrAmework For perth And peel Latitude 32 Structure Plan | Planning Framework 33 3.2.3 WaPcsTaTePlanningPolicy4.1sTaTeinDusTrialbufferPolicy(2009)The State Industrial Buffer Policy is a series of guidelines implemented to ensure adequate distances are achieved between industry and sensitive land uses, such as residential areas.One of the policy measures suggests that compatible and less sensitive land uses (e.g. commercial enterprises and public open space) should be located in a buffer area to provide a transition between industry and sensitive land uses. The District Structure Plan and associated Master Plan Amendment No.4 follow this intent by introducing an appropriate land use interface between Latitude 32 and nearby rural areas through business park and li