New committee appointed to guide future planning for Swan Valley

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Nine community representatives have been selected to help guide the future planning and development of Western Australia’s unique wine, tourism and horticultural region.
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Following gazettal of new Swan Valley Planning Act 2020 (the Act) earlier this year, membership of the inaugural Swan Valley Statutory Planning Committee and Strategic Leadership Group have been confirmed.

Local residents and business owners Justin Rogan and John Rex will join Councilor Charlie Zannino as the local government representative and expert planning professionals to form the new subcommittee of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).

The group will advise and support the Planning Minister on matters relating to the protection, promotion, marketing and enhancement of the region.

The variety of members’ interests across the Strategic Leadership Group will ensure that the unique character and rural setting of the Swan Valley region is protected, and that future land uses complement the role of the Swan Valley as one of Western Australia’s most popular visitor destinations.

View the Swan Valley Statutory Planning Committee members and information 
View the Swan Valley Strategic Leadership Group members and information 
Read the full media statement: New committee appointed to guide future planning for Swan Valley