Date

Event

20^th May 2000

Paul attended an Ecovillage Community Building Workshop at City farm in East Perth. Serina recommended the course. Max Lindegger was the presenter from Crystal Waters.

10^th June 2000

Paul & Robyn and Jamie & Serina agree to undertake the project of Building an ecovillage in the Perth hills.

1^st July 2000

Had a look at a property on Toodyay Road – Glamorgan – as the first site visited to get a feel for what an Ecovillage could look like on the ground.

13^th July 2000

Began the development of the detailed Strategic Plan.

14^th October 2000

The First Draft of the Strategic Plan was completed.

17^th October 2000

Work commenced on the construction of a questionnaire which would be an online survey to test the findings and basis for the strategic plan.

21^st November 2000

Attended a meeting at the Mundaring Shire to look at issues relating to the Town Planning Scheme. A submission was documented and presented to the shire in regards to Rural Cluster Dwellings.

2^nd December 2000

The Ecovillage Questionnaire was launched.

2^nd February 2001

100 completed questionnaires have been submitted.

20^th February 2001

Compilation and analysis of questionnaire results begins.

28^th April 2001

Paul attends a two week Permaculture Design Certificate Course at Crystal Waters. Carries out on the ground research on an Ecovillage in Queensland.

15^th June 2001

The Strategic Plan has now been revised to include key findings from research and study to date.

14^th July 2001

Ecovillage Landhunt Launch took place at Darlington Hall. This was the first public presentation of the work to date. Over 100 people turned up from all over Perth to learn about the project and register their interest.

5^th August 2001

Land Requirement Overview distributed to real estate agents in potential locations.

10^th August 2001

The first of many on site inspections began. This in all directions from Perth and at varying distances from the CBD. This was an important process to get a feel for prices and what is available.

12^th September 2001

First meeting with the Shire of Swan. Provided preliminary information about the process required.

6^th October 2001

Paul presented information about the Project at an Environmental Seminar organised by Judi Moylan at the Mundaring Shire Offices. Much interest from the public and the Mundaring Shire.

24^th October 2001

First meeting and contact with the State Planning Commission. Discussed the project and key issues for consideration in order for the project to succeed.

31^st October 2001

Potential sites have now been identified. These vary in location, price, size and suitability. Developing a clearer understanding of what sites would be better suited for the project.

9^th November 2001

Paul attends an Ecovillage Design Course and Practicum at Crystal Waters. This two-week course provides a foundation for which to base a design and to move forward.

29^th November 2001

Meeting with Mundaring Shire to discuss the project and provide information. Also better understand the processes required.