Save Glen Iris Golf Course and Fragile Ecosystem
Donation protected
November 2021
A big thank you from The Jandakot Residents and Ratepayers Association INC (JRRA) to all of you who have kindly donated so far.
The important funds will be used to fund legal and other fees, as JRRA have engaged Hammond Legal, led by John Hammond, in our ongoing fight to oppose the rezoning of the Glen Iris Golf Course and its fragile ecosystem, including preserving the native fauna and flora, the habitat protection for the federally protected two species of Black cockatoos (Carnaby’s & Red-tailed) and the retainment of the 1200 mature trees.
Please spread the word amongst your family and friends and other networks which will assist us in getting this important message across to Council and Government.
Contributions
Obviously, you can donate via this Gofundme, or to our bank account, details as follows:
JRRA’s bank account:
BSB: #016-016
Account: #4899 13947
Ref: Your name (to identify payment)
Further Information
The following Facebook pages provide a regular update for the community:
www.facebook.com/Jandakot-Residents-and-Ratepayers-Association-689142671244404
https://www.facebook.com/groups/538462700851610
Background
In early 2020, the Glen Iris Golf Course Estate land (currently zoned Special Use 1, Golf Course Estate, Private Recreation, Hotel, Convention Centre and associated uses - means land used and designed for a golf course, integrated with residential development and associated commercial and community facilities) was purchased by a property development group - Eastcourt Property Group “EPG”- to develop the site into 800 home sites.
If approved, this will result in the removal of 700 mature trees, the loss of spacious open greenspace for current and future generations, and the loss of the lungs for our City, as the 54.9ha golf course produces enough oxygen for 135k of people annually.
The developers have recently made an application to rezone the land (Oct’21) without any meaningful or transparent community consultation.
The fauna and flora contained within the boundaries of the golf course lands walls encourages the Carnaby's Black cockatoos - a threatened species to take up residence in the large trees on the course along with other species of birds, during summer to roost, nest and forage on the Commonwealth protected Banksia's. While the Quendas, which are a priority 4 species, have also developed nesting sites on the grounds under the Banksias. “EPG” have drained five lakes to date (and plan to infill all seven), removed turtles and fish, have turned off all the water supply to the land and closed the course, threatening trespass to anyone who dares to walk upon it as residents have walked unhindered for so many years.
"Each and every day we hear about the loss of bushland to urban development and the detrimental effect it has on our environment, the wildlife that inhabits these areas, and the effect it has on communities," say Leanne Chaproniere, Chairperson of the JRRA.
"With the sale of the golf course land, the fauna and flora's established microbiome is in danger. No one wants to see the golf course land developed into housing at the cost of the environment. Some 65 years ago when the golf course and estate was in development in consultation with the City of Cockburn, it provided an opportunity for a thriving and healthy ecosystem to form."
"It is also the loss of an amenity for the local Cockburn community, made up of some 112,000 residents and the broader Perth golfing community. Residents were attracted to the estate for its aesthetics, character and features. While the golf course also provided a place for community members to enjoy the facilities and participate in playing golf, socialize and belong to golfing clubs that use the course for competitions, games and practice", says Leanne.
The valued support of the wider community will enhance the fight to maintain this fragile system and will allow 54.9 hectares of the only large green space left in the City of Cockburn to be utilized by everyone for many years to come.
Golf is not an elite sport. It is played by men, women and children, young and old, 365 days a year come rain, hail or shine. It is a self-funded sport. The growth of golf in Western Australia is nearly 7% each year and this year of Covid it has more than doubled. People have found that golf is a sport where it can be played in the open air, with social distancing not an issue. It is healthy and fun. So many golf courses are found to be full to overflowing and yet The Glen Iris Course has been closed to the many thousands of regular players from around the City and the State.
A big thank you from The Jandakot Residents and Ratepayers Association INC (JRRA) to all of you who have kindly donated so far.
The important funds will be used to fund legal and other fees, as JRRA have engaged Hammond Legal, led by John Hammond, in our ongoing fight to oppose the rezoning of the Glen Iris Golf Course and its fragile ecosystem, including preserving the native fauna and flora, the habitat protection for the federally protected two species of Black cockatoos (Carnaby’s & Red-tailed) and the retainment of the 1200 mature trees.
Please spread the word amongst your family and friends and other networks which will assist us in getting this important message across to Council and Government.
Contributions
Obviously, you can donate via this Gofundme, or to our bank account, details as follows:
JRRA’s bank account:
BSB: #016-016
Account: #4899 13947
Ref: Your name (to identify payment)
Further Information
The following Facebook pages provide a regular update for the community:
www.facebook.com/Jandakot-Residents-and-Ratepayers-Association-689142671244404
https://www.facebook.com/groups/538462700851610
Background
In early 2020, the Glen Iris Golf Course Estate land (currently zoned Special Use 1, Golf Course Estate, Private Recreation, Hotel, Convention Centre and associated uses - means land used and designed for a golf course, integrated with residential development and associated commercial and community facilities) was purchased by a property development group - Eastcourt Property Group “EPG”- to develop the site into 800 home sites.
If approved, this will result in the removal of 700 mature trees, the loss of spacious open greenspace for current and future generations, and the loss of the lungs for our City, as the 54.9ha golf course produces enough oxygen for 135k of people annually.
The developers have recently made an application to rezone the land (Oct’21) without any meaningful or transparent community consultation.
The fauna and flora contained within the boundaries of the golf course lands walls encourages the Carnaby's Black cockatoos - a threatened species to take up residence in the large trees on the course along with other species of birds, during summer to roost, nest and forage on the Commonwealth protected Banksia's. While the Quendas, which are a priority 4 species, have also developed nesting sites on the grounds under the Banksias. “EPG” have drained five lakes to date (and plan to infill all seven), removed turtles and fish, have turned off all the water supply to the land and closed the course, threatening trespass to anyone who dares to walk upon it as residents have walked unhindered for so many years.
"Each and every day we hear about the loss of bushland to urban development and the detrimental effect it has on our environment, the wildlife that inhabits these areas, and the effect it has on communities," say Leanne Chaproniere, Chairperson of the JRRA.
"With the sale of the golf course land, the fauna and flora's established microbiome is in danger. No one wants to see the golf course land developed into housing at the cost of the environment. Some 65 years ago when the golf course and estate was in development in consultation with the City of Cockburn, it provided an opportunity for a thriving and healthy ecosystem to form."
"It is also the loss of an amenity for the local Cockburn community, made up of some 112,000 residents and the broader Perth golfing community. Residents were attracted to the estate for its aesthetics, character and features. While the golf course also provided a place for community members to enjoy the facilities and participate in playing golf, socialize and belong to golfing clubs that use the course for competitions, games and practice", says Leanne.
The valued support of the wider community will enhance the fight to maintain this fragile system and will allow 54.9 hectares of the only large green space left in the City of Cockburn to be utilized by everyone for many years to come.
Golf is not an elite sport. It is played by men, women and children, young and old, 365 days a year come rain, hail or shine. It is a self-funded sport. The growth of golf in Western Australia is nearly 7% each year and this year of Covid it has more than doubled. People have found that golf is a sport where it can be played in the open air, with social distancing not an issue. It is healthy and fun. So many golf courses are found to be full to overflowing and yet The Glen Iris Course has been closed to the many thousands of regular players from around the City and the State.
Organizer
Leanne Chaproniere
Organizer
Aubin Grove, WA