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Bassendean Community key survey results:

Over the last weeks,
there were various surveys on
www.ourbassendean.com

42% want underground electricity
20% want stormwater recyling
30% want community referenda input for changes
43% want a high rise near Bassendean Station
... Only 9% want houses built on parks

Now, consider what our councillors
& potential councillors are saying ....

The views of the new and existing councillors,
following the Oct 20 2007 election, are shown below.

Town of Bassendean is divided into 3 wards
with 3 councillors in each ward.
Below are the positions of our 9 Councillors

3 questions for councillors:

Q1: Christie Park, Old Perth Rd was a gift to the town by Christie Family. The Special Meeting in March 2007 said save the park or give it back to the family if not wanted. Do we save Christie Park?	Q2: The Town is seeking ways of increased housing density as part of the 'Visionary Town Plan'. One of the Hames Sharley recommendations is to build housing on BIC Park, as part of the Town Centre, Guildford Road. The Town has funds in 2007/2008 to build access roads on BIC Park. Do we save BIC Park by not building houses on the park? (43% want highrise near station instead)	Q3: The Town is not planning to start applying for funds for underground power until 2009/2010 and then for Ashfield. This does not mean that the Town will be successful. Estimates suggest that in 2009/2010, the 50% contribution could be $10,000 for each lot owner. Do we look at alternatives that could be cheaper? Do we start the program of underground power sooner?

East Ward:
Dep Myr John GANGELL	Yes	Build on part of BIC Park to get more people living in Basso.	No if it is going to impose such large costs like $10,000 each.
	Yes
Mary ELGAR	Yes. If not wanted give back to the Christie Family.	Yes. Maintain the ambience of Bassendean.	Street by street - ratepayers to decide. I am appalled by the excessive costs that might be imposed.
	Yes. If not wanted give back to the Christie Family.	Yes. Maintain the ambience of Bassendean.
Cr Michelle STUBBS	Yes, if, eg, funds were to be used for a new administration building. No, if Bassendean Oval becomes public open space.	Build on part of BIC Park near Hamilton & James Streets. Save park areas as much as possible for community use.	Yes, which includes the State Government picking up the tab. Discuss at community meeting.

	Do we save Christie Park?	Do we save BIC Park by not building houses on the park?	Do we look at alternatives that could be cheaper? Do we start the program sooner?
North Ward:
Mayor Tina KLEIN 2 years remaining as councillor	X - no answer	X - no answer	X - no answer
Cr Chris MERFIELD 2 years remaining as councillor	No. Support sale if Bassendean Oval becomes a Public Park, with some form of acknowledgment to Christie family. In principle, support Council Resolution that a further report be prepared for Council at a later date on possible sale.	No. Development on part on the BIC Park as listed in the Town Centre Area Strategy will provide both funding to assist in the Town’s ongoing revitalization as well as passive surveillance for the safety and security of the Park. In principle, support Council Resolution of our vision for the Town Park to provide an important meeting place and a vibrant hub for the community.	No. Support Council Resolution to continue to reserve funds for ToB properties; and investigate further options to assist ratepayers meet costs as part of an ongoing underground power program for the Town of Bassendean. Note: Current ToB plans do not call for an application for support funding from State Government bodies starting in Ashfield until 2009/2010. SImilarly, any ToB report on the financial implications will only be done then as a lead up to the 2009 funding application. (Gary Evershed CEO Sept 19 2007)
Sam PIANTADOSI	I do not have an opion at this time.	I do not have an opion at this time.	Yes. I wish to see a program in place for underground power. I believe all should be underground.
	Do we save Christie Park?	Do we save BIC Park by not building houses on the park?	Do we look at alternatives that could be cheaper? Do we start the program sooner?
West Ward:
Cr Anne BRINKWORTH 2 years remaining as councillor	Yes. Honour the Christie Family donation and retain as a park.	Yes. It was always to be playing fields. Residential development would be a retrograde step	Yes. It should be a State Govt responsibility without cost shifting to the residents.
Cr Lynda BUTLER	Yes. Retain Christie Park	Yes. A 'green park' is important.	Yes. Need to look at alternatives to make the process cheaper.
	Yes. Retain Christie Park	Yes. A 'green park' is important.
Cr Gerry PULE 2 years as a councillor	Yes. Hold onto the park.	Yes. Retain BIC Park as is	Yes. Look at ways to reduce any excessive charges on owners.

Martin WHITELY MLA	Our local State Government representative has been contacted for his answers. None to date.

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