Message from the CEO Enhancing biodiversity and management of our Natural Areas continued to be an area of very strong focus. The City’s Parks and Environmental Services have been out and about planting new street trees across all suburbs. Collectively we have reintroduced over 79,739 native plants into our local natural areas in the 2021 planting season. This includes 4,139 through the effort of 14 community Friends Groups of local natural areas, and 17,500 at Kalamatta Way and Jorgensen Park planted by the City. Contractors of the City planted 44,900 at various reserves which included: Willow Lake (32,000), Woodlupine (4,500), Meloway (5,100) and Fleming (3,300). Through the Plants for Residents Program 13,200 went into family gardens. Whilst managing natural areas under care and control of the City of Kalamunda, we also undertook substantial work assisting landowners to best manage their land and worked to develop a draft Local Planning Policy for the protection of trees on private property which will be advertised next financial year.
These highly valued recreational spaces attract people to the area, drive economic growth through nature-based tourism and support local industry. The main aim of the project is to consolidate many of the unsanctioned trails currently existing and strengthen their connectivity to ultimately benefit a wide variety of user groups. The City of Kalamunda received a record number of both planning and building permit applications over the financial year. This increase was in large part a response to the State and Federal Government Economic Stimulus measures. The City has continued to strengthen its financial position recording a surplus of $3.5 million as reported in the Rate Setting Statement. During the year the City’s net assets increased by $8.2 million to $541 million. Importantly, for the second consecutive year, the Annual Audit of the City’s Financials, did not identify any material control issues. Rhonda Hardy Chief Executive Officer City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda’s Forrestfield Woodlupine Erosion Control Project reached a new milestone with the Project Steering Group endorsing concept designs for Stage 1 and 2. The City completed the Perth Hills Trails loop, which now runs from Kalamunda to Pickering Brook. The City of Kalamunda is well known for the quality trails that pass through stunning bushland and its unique flora and fauna. Trails play a significant role in building positive communities and encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.
City of Kalamunda Annual Report 2020-2021
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