Recommendation
Determine whether current policy settings remain appropriate by undertaking an integrated strategic review of water and land-use values in the Jandakot and Gnangara groundwater protection areas. The review should consider:
- balancing costs, benefits and risks across all economic, social and environmental factors
- a strong up-to-date expert evidence base
- contemporary building and development options to adequately mitigate any risks to groundwater quality
- climate change factors
- the future role of the groundwater systems as part of the Integrated Water Supply Scheme’s broader water supply over the medium to long term, including potential alternative water supply options.
WA Government response
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 53 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Actions:
53.74 Continue assessing the long-term land use options for the Jandakot-Treeby groundwater resource
Current Implementation Progress
1/1 actions complete
53.74 Complete
Implementation is complete, noting that in August 2023, the Minister for Planning announced resolution of the Jandakot-Treeby planning investigation areas.