Connell Wagner was appointed by the Shire of Busselton in 2007 to conduct an independent community consultation programme to determine the future of the Locke Estate.
Our final report titled “Community and Stakeholder Consultation into the Future of the Locke Estate” has been submitted to the Council for consideration.
For further information, please contact the Shire of Busselton:
Ph: (08) 9781 0388
Web: www.busselton.wa.gov.auThe Locke Estate is a unique beachfront location on Caves Road, incorporating a number of leases that will expire in 2011. The agreements are with religious and community groups operating recreational campsites. The site is state land under the management of the Shire of Busselton.
Key criteria in the future planning of the Locke Estate will be that:
• The reserve will remain a Class ‘A’ Reserve and be retained
for community/public benefit
• The land will remain Crown land and will not be sold as
freehold land or developed for housing
• Environmental values of the site are identified and managed
appropriately to ensure their preservation
Locke Estate comprises some important remnant vegetation and provides one of the last stands of peppermint woodland. It is a habitat for the endangered Western Ringtail Possum.
The Locke Estate foreshore and beaches are a valuable recreational asset; however, there has historically been a loss of amenity due to coastal erosion and the recession of the vegetation line. This has impacted on some campsite infrastructure and will need to be closely assessed in any future plans for the site.
Project contact:
Rebecca Hollett, Senior Planner – Connell Wagner
Ph: (08) 9223 1500
Fax: (08) 9223 1605
Email: hollettr@conwag.com
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