Updated: Oct 10, 2019
Many of will have started to receive your postal vote information
for the upcoming local government elections. The day of the
elections is Saturday 19th October. You can read more about
the candidates in the Shire of Mundaring here:
✅ IMPORTANT: Save Perth Hills has issued a series of questions
to candidates. Their responses will be posted here and on our
website on the 9th October. Stay tuned!
The Anglican Church should not be contributing to the urban sprawl of Perth... At the recent Shire of Mundaring Special Council Meeting for SP-34 we heard many incredible deputations from the community... but this one moved many of us. It's the type of alternate VISION and LEADERSHIP we ask of the Perth Anglican Diocese at this time. It's the reason we take our message to St George's Cathedral! See you there ❤️
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Good evening Councillors - tonight I ask you to vote no to SP34.
I’d like to offer a different perspective. Tonight, I speak on behalf of our children. Our Hills kids. And their kids. And kids who visit the hills, and those who are yet to live in the hills. Tonight, all their eyes are on you. This is about what legacy we leave them.
In 2050, my 3 year old will be 34. My 11 year old will be 42. In 2050, as they turn off Roland Rd, they decide take their kids for a walk. This is a favourite spot of theirs.
On this particular day, the sun is shining, and they suddenly hear the call of the Wedge tailed Eagle.
But this is a familiar sound, because this spot is Waalitj Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary, and home to hundreds of species of native animals. It stretches as far as the eye can see. It had long ago been recognised as a biodiversity sanctuary, and had therefore been protected & allowed to flourish.
The reserve is so large that it has dedicated areas for
indigenous education and culture;
wildlife research:
hiking trails,
low impact camping;
and a healing nature retreat.
Beyond there, exists an eco village. This community lives completely off grid, and the acreage properties grow their own fruit & vegetables.
The homes also operate as farm stays for visitors to the area. Although these villages are commonplace in 2050, this was the first of its kind in WA, and set a precedent for future designs in our state. It has won awards, but that’s not the best part - the best part is that the community decided on the plans.
As black cockatoos fly overhead, my son tells his son a story. He tells him the story of how once upon a time, this land was nearly destroyed to build over a 1000 houses.
“But it didn’t happen, son. Because a community and a bold group of decision makers said no to the developers.
They didn’t say maybe, or “yes, but..”, they. said. NO.
That ONE decision had a domino effect, and it set a precedent - one to be proud of.
It was an amazing time.”
Councillors - THAT time is now. And YOU are the change makers. Tonight, let’s be on the right side of history.
CREDIT: Claire - resident from Hovea
Ok everyone - you know what's coming... THIS Friday afternoon we're taking our cause, our concerns and our voices to the landowner of the property for SP-34, the Anglican Diocese of Perth. For too long the church has conducted BUSINESS AS USUAL and in this case they are putting profit before the environment and the concerns of the community. The Hills are Perth's backyard. If we allow this development to happen, it will set a precedent that will alter the Hills forever. Once it's gone it's gone!
So we are asking YOU ALL, to once again bring your banners and your voices to a Save Perth Hills gathering. We don't know how many more of these opportunities we will get so please put your plans in place to travel to Perth for a 5:30pm start this Friday. The trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Perth will be meeting inside to review the mission of the church...
📣 Are you coming along? Can we count on you?
