Sponsors of JCA

Posted on 22 June, 2014 by JCA Secretary

The following businesses and people have recently supported this association with generous donations of gifts, services and money, so  a big ‘thank you’ to all of them and if JCA members are out and about please go and support them. You can find them all in the Johnsoville Mall.

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What is JCA up to, and why should you get involved?

Posted on 11 February, 2014 by JCA Secretary

Whether you want to actively participate with existing projects, start a new one, or just sit in and be involved, ALL Johnsonville residents are welcome to participate.

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When is the Mall to be redeveloped?

Posted on 9 February, 2014 by graemesawyer

Its a long story – full of much intrigue, greed and politics. But the bottom line is, ‘probably not for many years’, – due mainly to WCC policies that effectively prohibit it.

The Johnsonville mall redevelopment is an issue tied up with conflicting corporate priorities, Council determination to inhibit Johnsonville growth (lest it upset the profitability of CBD businesses), and WCCs refusal to pay for the roading improvements around the Johnsonville triangle that are already 20 years overdue.

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JCA – Environment Court Decision

Posted on 18 July, 2013 by graemesawyer

Johnsonville residents are celebrating four major victories resulting from their Environment Court challenge against WCCs efforts to create a high-density housing zone in the middle of their suburb. These are: the concession about negative traffic and parking impacts, the removal of two areas from Medium Density Residential Area (MDRA) status, and the requirement for a design guide for Johnsonville development.

The Johnsonville Community Association (JCA ) waited nearly three years for the Environment Court to hear the case against the imposition of Medium Density Residential Area (MDRA) status on their suburb.

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