Point Grey Peninsula will be a premiere, environmentally responsive new township and tourism destination that aims to create lasting value for the Peel Region.
WELCOME TO
POINT GREY PENINSULA
Positioned at the half-way point between Perth and the South West, and holding an enviable peninsula location that provides sweeping views of the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary, Point Grey offers unique potential to create a premier, environmentally responsive new township and tourism destination.
Responding to this potential, the establishment of the 270 hectare Point Grey Township has been planned for over 30 years and aims to deliver on best-practice sustainable development principles and create a new community that lives in harmony with nature.
Following feedback from the community, an amendment to the Point Grey ‘Local Structure Plan’ (LSP) has been submitted. The amended LSP removes a previously proposed marina, and replaces it with a traditional neighbourhood centre and foreshore park.
The broader vision to create new public spaces and access to the estuary, protect and enhance tree canopy, and deliver a diverse new community supported by social infrastructure remains unchanged.
VISION
The development of Point Grey Peninsula is driven by a vision to inspire people to live an active, connected and sustainable coastal lifestyle. Surrounded by nature, inviting water ways and elongated parkland corridors, residents and visitors will feel naturally connected to and respectful of this unique place.
CREATING AND PROTECTING GREEN PUBLIC SPACES
Over 90 hectares of regional open space and foreshore reserve, public access to the estuary and planting of over 1,100 Tuart, Marri and Jarrah trees.
MAKING COMMUNITY PLACES
Destination foreshore park with public access to the water, village centre with supermarket, wellness facilities, cafes, restaurant, resort and conference facilities, in addition to a new public primary school to support the community.
DELIVERING HOUSING DIVERSITY
Masterplan design of 2,500 new homes for a diverse and welcoming community of up to 7,000 residents
BECOMING RESILIENT AND ADAPTABLE
Volunteer bushfire station and brigade, new entry road, a water treatment and recycling plant and broader sustainability initiatives such as potential community battery and rooftop solar.
COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS
To learn more about the vision and the latest LSP amendment, two community ‘drop-in sessions’ have been organized at the Lesser Hall in Pinjarra on
Thursday 24th October 2024, 5pm til 8pm; and
Saturday 26th October 2024, 9am til 12noon
To register for the events, please visit Eventbrite.
PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK
The Point Grey Amended Local Structure Plan is currently out for public comment, closing on the 27th of November 2024. If you would like to provide comments, we encourage you to do so via the Shire of Murray website available at: www.murray.wa.gov.au/publicnotices/
The website also contains links to the Amended Local Structure Plan and all supporting documents.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
Where is the Point Grey Peninsula?
Point Grey is located within the Shire of Murray and holds a strategic location, being at the half-way point between Perth and the Southwest, 20 kilometres west of the Pinjarra Town Centre. Access is provided via Greenlands Road and Forrest Highway, which is located approximately 10 kilometres east of the site.
Who owns the Point Grey Peninsula?
- Point Grey Development Company Pty Ltd (PGDC) is the landowner of approximately 205ha of the Local Structure Plan area, with Plunkett Properties Pty Ltd being the owner of the balance of the area.
- PGDC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tian An Australia Limited, a publicly listed company on the ASX, with a rich history of successful development outcomes across WA, NSW, VIC and QLD.
How long has development been planned at Point Grey?
Investigations into the area’s development has occurred since 1994, with concept planning, collaborative design forums, ongoing stakeholder engagement and formal public advertising resulting in urban zoning (2009), the approval of an Outline Development Plan (Local Structure Plan) (2011) and State and Federal Environmental Approvals between 2012 and 2017.
What is a Local Structure Plan?
A Local Structure Plan is a statutory planning document that coordinates how land can be subdivided, developed and used in the future.
What is the purpose of the current Local Structure Plan amendment?
Following valued feedback from the local community and stakeholders, it was agreed that a marina is not an appropriate use for a site located on the environmentally sensitive Peel-Harvey Estuary. The proposed Local Structure Plan amendment removes the previously proposed marina and navigation channel, and replaces it with a traditional neighbourhood centre and foreshore park for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors. In addition, the amendment brings the Local Structure Plan document to contemporary standards and responds to potential future bushfire and sea-level rise considerations.
Who prepared the Local Structure Plan Amendment?
Point Grey Development Company has appointed a team of specialists including Urban Planners and Designers, Landscape Architects, Retail Analysts, Transport Consultants, Environmental Scientists and other specialists to help develop the amended Local Structure Plan.
How will the site be accessed?
A new access road will be constructed to the site in accordance with a Shire approved Access Road Construction Management Plan. This new road will become the primary access and will be located centrally within the peninsula.
How will the environment be protected?
The Local Structure Plan creates conservation areas and foreshore reserves through the site totaling over 90 hectares. The primary design of the masterplan also proposes to protect landform (including rocky outcrops and topography) and vegetation on the site through linear green spaces. Environmental approvals also require further improvements on site, including creation, vesting and rehabilitation of a foreshore reserve, planting of over 1,100 new trees, nesting boxes for black cockatoos and off-site acquisition of 360ha of Black Cockatoo habitat.
Has bushfire and sea level rise been considered?
Yes, both bushfire and sea level rise are required to be considered by current state planning policies. A Bushfire Management Plan and Coastal Hazard Risk Management Plan have been prepared to manage and mitigate these risks.
Where can I access further information?
The amended Point Grey Local Structure Plan is currently being advertised for public comment by the Shire of Murray. The Shire of Murray website available at: Public Notices » Shire of Murray contains links to the Amended Local Structure Plan and all supporting technical documents.
Who approves the plan?
The Amended Local Structure Plan is lodged with, and assessed by the Shire of Murray, and final determination is by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
When will the project start?
Infrastructure has commenced with the wastewater treatment facility. Further construction is anticipated to commence later in 2028, subject to further subdivision approvals.