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Survey part of master plan for Lake Leschenaultia

SHIRE of Mundaring is seeking feedback from the community to find out what facilities they would like to see developed at Lake Leschenaultia.

Information received from the community will provide the basis for a master planning document and how the facility may be developed in future years.

Creating Communities Australia (CCA) will undertake an extensive survey of Mundaring residents via an online survey (click here to go to the survey).

Shire President Helen Dullard said the Shire was keen to make the most of this beautiful community asset.

“It’s a place where generations of Western Australians have visited to swim, hire a canoe or have a family BBQ,” Cr Dullard said.

Cr Dullard said Lake Leschenaultia attracted approximately 50,000 visitors each year and that its 29 camp sites could accommodate up to 200 people.

“Whilst the location is fantastic, the facilities will need upgrading in the future and the Shire would like to know what facilities the community feel are needed.

“But for the project to be successful it must be driven by the community that uses it; consequently, I’m very keen to hear what users think we should plan for and how to best improve the facility.”

The survey will close at midnight on Sunday, November 22.

If you would like any further information regarding the project or if you are interested in completing the survey but are unable to do so online please contact Nicole Botica at Creating Communities on 9755 4468. Nicole will be able to complete the survey on your behalf via telephone.

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About Mundaring

The original inhabitants of the Mundaring area were the Nyungar Aboriginal people. The name ‘Mundaring’ is thought to come from an Aboriginal word meaning “a high place on a high place” or “the place of the grass tree leaves”.

European settlement dates from the 1840s with the land initially being used mainly for timber-cutting, quarrying, vineyards, orcharding and poultry farming. Population was minimal until the 1880s, with villages established mainly along the railway line and the Great Eastern Highway. Growth took place during the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, aided by the construction of the Mundaring Weir, improved access and tourism, the most significant development occurring in the post-war years, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. The population grew from approximately 9,000 in 1966 to 26,000 in 1986. Growth began to slow from the early 1990s, with the population increasing from 29,000 in 1991 to 34,000 in 2006. Whilst the bulk of the population live in the townships, for many people the natural hills environment provides opportunities for larger rural blocks affording greater privacy and peace. To access information on the current demographics, please click here.