The City of Kalamunda continues to receive a high level of community interest and questions regarding the temporary event at Jorgensen Park.
This page has been created to provide clear and up-to-date information about the event, approvals process, environmental management measures and operational arrangements.
As the project has progressed, the focus of community questions has also evolved - from the initial lease and approvals process through to environmental management, site works, event operations and nearby resident impacts.
To make information easier to navigate, FAQs are now grouped into key themes and will continue to be updated as further verified information becomes available.
The City acknowledges there are differing views within the community regarding the proposal. We remain committed to providing factual information, responding to enquiries and ensuring the event is managed in accordance with relevant approvals, conditions and operational requirements.
Where full technical reports or management plans cannot be publicly released due to intellectual property, contractual or operational limitations, the City will seek to provide high-level summaries of key findings, mitigation measures and approval requirements wherever possible.
Previous versions of the FAQs and earlier project updates remain available for transparency and historical reference.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is a temporary, ticketed outdoor evening experience designed for visitors to walk through and enjoy an immersive light and sound trail within a natural bushland setting.
The experience is family friendly and operates during evening hours only.
For more information visit: Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Perth
The event is currently scheduled to commence from 12 June 2026.
Based on current information provided by the event organiser:
The first week of operation is expected to include a launch period operating seven days per week.
The event is operated by FEVER.
Jorgensen Park provides a unique natural setting close to the Kalamunda town centre, with existing trail infrastructure and accessibility suited to the operational requirements of the event.
Alternative locations were explored at a high level but were not progressed because they did not meet the event’s physical and operational requirements.
No. The event relates only to a defined portion of Jorgensen Park.
The majority of the reserve will remain accessible to the public throughout the event period.
Yes. While some areas within the event footprint will be temporarily restricted, public access to other areas of Jorgensen Park will remain available.
The City also maintains a network of alternative off-lead dog exercise areas across the district.
The City considered whether development approval was required under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).
Following consideration of the planning framework and discussions with senior officers from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), the City determined that the proposal falls within an exemption under clause 29 of the MRS and does not require development approval.
The proposal remains subject to other approvals, conditions and operational requirements.
The proposal required:
The proposal was initially subject to a commercial confidentiality agreement (NDA).
This is common practice for major international events involving intellectual property, branding and licensing arrangements prior to public launch.
The NDA related primarily to the public release of event branding, commercial information and promotional details.
Yes. Jorgensen Park is managed in accordance with the Jorgensen Park Management Plan (2008).
The plan addresses conservation, recreation and land use considerations and continues to guide management of the reserve today.
Yes. An ecological assessment has been completed by suitably qualified environmental consultants engaged by the event operator.
The City has also commissioned an independent third-party ecological review and specialist ornithological advice relating to black cockatoo habitat and behaviour.
The assessment concludes that:
Environmental considerations, including black cockatoo habitat and breeding behaviour, have formed a key part of the assessment process.
Specialist ornithological advice has also been obtained as part of the City’s review process.
Management plans include biosecurity and hygiene controls relating to dieback and Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB).
These measures include vehicle hygiene and operational management requirements where appropriate.
The offset projects referenced by community members remain in the planning phase and are subject to future funding and delivery timeframes.
Based on current information, there is not expected to be any overlap or conflict between the offsets and the temporary event.
The City has received a range of management and operational plans, including:
Some technical reports and management plans are subject to intellectual property, commercial or operational limitations and may not be able to be released in full.
Where possible, the City will provide summaries of key findings, mitigation measures and operational requirements.
The event operator is responsible for implementing the approved management plans and responding to operational issues during the event.
In addition, authorised City officers will undertake regular monitoring and compliance inspections throughout the event period.
Current works include:
Some pathway and mitigation works had already been identified by the City as desirable park management and access improvement works.
Bump-in refers to the setup and installation phase prior to the event opening.
Bump-out refers to the removal of infrastructure and rehabilitation activities following the conclusion of the event.
The material used onsite was sourced through normal industry channels from a reputable supplier and had undergone testing and acceptance processes prior to placement.
Following concerns raised by community members, additional investigations and testing were undertaken.
The City continues to work with relevant authorities and independent specialists regarding the material and any required management actions.
Traffic and parking management forms part of the operational planning process.
Measures include traffic management planning, transport arrangements and operational controls.
During the operational phase of the event, event-related operational enquiries should be directed to the event operator in the first instance.
The City will continue to oversee compliance with approval conditions and regulatory requirements.
Yes.
The event is subject to approval conditions, and the operator is responsible for monitoring impacts and responding to operational issues.
Authorised City officers will also undertake regular compliance inspections and monitoring activities throughout the event period.
The City respects that community members may hold differing views regarding the event.
However, unlawful behaviour, vandalism, interference with infrastructure or behaviour that creates safety risks is not supported.
Unsafe or unlawful behaviour should be reported to WA Police.
The event operator is responsible for day-to-day event operations and management.
The City retains oversight regarding compliance with approval conditions and public safety obligations.
The City regularly receives proposals relating to the use of public land.
Each proposal is assessed against environmental, operational, statutory and community considerations before decisions are made.
The proposal is expected to generate tourism visitation, local spending and economic activity within the district.
Economic activity associated with the event has also included local contractors, suppliers and operational services during the setup phase.
Yes. Previous versions of the FAQs and earlier project updates remain available for transparency and historical reference.
These archived pages reflect information available at specific points in time as the proposal progressed through assessment, approvals and operational planning.
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