First concept plans for Gracetown revealed to the community

28/4/07
Creative water, sewerage and power supply options could see Gracetown raise the bar in sustainable coastal living in Western Australia.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today unveiled the first plans for LandCorp's 134-lot residential development in Gracetown at the Community Information Day.
The plans provide for 128 single residential lots ranging in size from 300sqm to 500sqm, with six 900sqm group housing lots restricted to one and two-storey homes.
"The new development aims to complement the character of Gracetown while providing for the future growth of the town," Ms MacTiernan said.

"This is an opportunity to trial real advances in energy and water initiatives, as climate change is a major issue for all of us.
"This development will follow the topography of the land, rather than levelling and benching. It will encourage houses built into the hillside to maximise northern exposure and passive solar access without compromising the views of Cowaramup Bay."
The Minister said one of the current issues for the town was that rainwater was currently the only water source for households in the town.
"The work done to date demonstrates there is sufficient water for drinking purposes," she said.
"However, we are looking to supplement the town's rainwater supply with the recycled household water for flushing toilets and laundry use.

"This would reduce the potential demand on Margaret River's 10 Mile Dam resulting from connecting the town's scheme water.
"The most attractive option for supplying renewable energy for new households is 1.5kW household solar photovoltaic cells connected to the grid."
Ms MacTiernan said trials for a system to convert wave energy offshore into electricity and freshwater were also being investigated.
"Pedestrian pathways will provide strong internal links through the subdivision, with large areas of parkland to preserve natural vegetation and encourage community interaction," she said.
The community can submit comments on the preliminary concept plan and preferred options for water, sewage and power until 5pm on Friday, May 11.
LandCorp will consider all feedback before the concept plan is finalised and lodged for approval later this year.
To view the draft concept plans, visit http://www.landcorp.com.au or for more information about the project call the information line on 1300 730 594.
Minister's office - 9213 6400