Your community.
Your voice.
Representing the three western communities of the City of Perth; Crawley North, Crawley South & Hollywood.
Welcome!
The City of Perth Western Residents Inc (COPWR) is a local neighbourhood association representing the voices of the three western communities of the City of Perth:
Crawley North (mainly high-rise near Crawley Boatshed),
Hollywood (North of Stirling Hwy, East of Hampden Rd), and
Crawley South (South of Stirling Hwy, East of Broadway).
We advocate for members and residents on many issues relevant to the area, engaging with stakeholders including the City of Perth and our local State and Federal Members.
We work collaboratively with other City-affiliated neighbourhood associations to promote the views and goals of our community through engagement with local media and key stakeholders.
Please browse our website, we’d love to have you on board as a member!
Local Happenings:
JH Abrahams Reserve
Community Planting Day - Saturday 4th May
A big Thank You to all who organised and attended the event on Saturday morning. Over 15 people came and we were delighted to see City of Perth CEO Michelle Reynolds and Deputy Lord Mayor Clyde Bevan in attendance. It was a great start to Tree Month!
Playground Renewal
City of Perth is currently clearing the existing site to make way for a new nature-based playground!
Opening in late June, visitors can look forward to a rock scramble, balance logs, a basket swing, flying fox, parkour and a timber climbing platform.
The basketball court will also get a refresh, with new bike racks, native trees and stacked stone seating.
Read more about the project here:
https://engage.perth.wa.gov.au/jh-abrahams-playground-renewal
Local Issues:
UWA QEII Precinct Plan
We have been monitoring the progress and development of the UWA QEII Precinct Plan, a key strategic planning document informing development in the local area. Of particular interest will be guidance on the transport methods and traffic management within the precinct. You can read more about the Plan on the :
Engage Perth website
Viewing the slides from from a recent presentation by Dale Page, General Manager Planning and Economic Development from the City of Perth.
Local Media:
Planning in the City of Perth
Our President, Anna Vanderbom, has been in the media this week responding to City of Perth’s recent planning laws in light of the new Local Planning Scheme No. 3.
You can listen to the audio from her recent interview with 6PR here:
Council News
City of Perth Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday 30 April 2024
City of Perth has passed the motion to seek approval from the West Australian Planning Commission to advertise draft Local Planning Scheme No.3. The scheme will consolidate four major and seven minor local planning schemes. The aim is to adopt contemporary planning policies and guidelines.
City of Nedlands Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday 23 April 2024
City of Nedlands has adopted a new Integrated Transport Strategy to facilitate its infrastructure planning for the future.
Transport Impact Assessments were received, providing comprehensive traffic analysis for five distinct precincts, namely Broadway, Hampden Hollywood, Hospital, Stirling Highway and Waratah. These Assessments provided recommendations on traffic management solutions including infrastructure installation and modifications to traffic conditions and user behaviour.
In the answers to the committee’s questions, the City of Nedlands will continue to:
Work with the City of Perth to progress the UWA QEII Precinct Plan
Raise road safety awareness through its new Integrated Transport Strategy, and
Use the Strategy to advocate for progression on an east-west Mid-Tier Transport route.
City of Perth Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday 26 March 2024
Your committee asked questions at the latest City of Perth Council Meeting regarding:
You can listen to the City administration’s responses below from time periods 40:10 - 50:30 or read the extract from the Minutes here (Submitter: Committee member David Lim. Answers start from Page 2).
Get Involved
Containers for Change
You can now support us by scanning the folllowing barcode when recycling your bottles, cans and containers. Your donation will assist us to continue the work in activating and enhancing the neighbourhood we live in.
Committee News
2023 COPWR Annual General Meeting
Held at the Perth Dinghy Sailing Club on Friday 17 November 2023, COPWR welcomed current and new members to hear about what has been achieved over the past year.
Highlights included the great response from our annual Sunset Sounds concerts, hosting guest speaker Kate Chaney, Federal Member for Curtin, and hearing about the many successes in our continued collaboration with the City of Perth in advancing many issues in the Crawley/Hollywood area.
We welcomed two new faces on the Committee, Will Leyland and David Lim. The Committee has a great year planned ahead, stay tuned!
Please read the President’s Report for more details.
Advocacy
We advocate for many issues on behalf of residents and members with various local authorities and institutions. Please see below for our current submissions: