Extension of Prohibited Burning Period

Due to the ongoing High Threat Bushfire period and seasonal conditions being unfavourable for bushfires, the DFES Commissioner has extended the Prohibited Burning Period until Midnight 28 April due to seasonal conditions. Read the full public notice.

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Suburb Specific Building Requirements

Selected suburbs within the City of Kwinana have specific building requirements that are unique to that particular area. Below is a list of the current suburb-specific requirements.

Bertram

Non reflective materials must be selected including your roofing material. 

Marri Park and some lots in Anketell, Wandi and Wellard

All building work must be contained within the building envelope. 

This is a special area within the cadastral boundaries where all development must be confined. Other than Marri Park, water tanks may be needed. If they are required, they must be located within the building envelope.

Homestead Ridge

All building work must be contained wit​hin the building envelope. This is a special area within the cadastral boundaries where all development must be confined.

Non reflective materials must be selected including your roofing material.

For more details, please contact the City of Kwinana’s Building Services on 9439 0200.

Floor Level Subject to Water Level

If you are building a dwelling or other habitable building in suburbs or locations zoned as Rural or Special Rural, it may be necessary that you contact the City's Health Team and Planning Team to establish the minimum floor level based on the high water table.

Generally the floor level should be not less than 2metres over the high water table.

The water table may also affect the septic system which inadvertently may influence the pad height for the dwelling. Contact a Health Officer for further information regarding this matter on 9439 0200.

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