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Funding announced for Stage 1 of the Bunbury Waterfront
project will be the catalyst for major new investment in the
city and a stronger connection with more vibrant waterfront
areas.
Bunbury MLA John Castrilli, along with Regional Development
Minister Brendon Grylls, announced in August that more than
$20million would be spent on infrastructure to develop land
in the areas known as Marlston North and Koombana North.
This would offer a mix of commercial, tourism and
residential uses, along with improved public open space.
After the local community made its voice heard and asked for
land at Koombana South not to be developed, the original
scope of the project was revised.
“We
have listened to local residents on what their expectations
are, and removed the land opposite the Bunbury Regional
Entertainment Centre from the development area,” Mr
Castrilli said.
“As
a result, Stage 1’s total development area of 11,710sqm is
in line with community expectations.
“I
would urge people to let go of any preconceptions they may
have had, and take a fresh look at what is a totally new
approach to the Bunbury Waterfront Project.
“These new plans clearly show the Government has listened to
public expectations and responded accordingly,” Mr Castrilli
said.
A
total of $23.8million funding will cover development costs
for Stage 1 and includes a $3.5million contribution to the
City of Bunbury for the demolition and part restoration of
the timber jetty.
“Breaking the Waterfront project into stages will allow
progress to start in the areas supported by the community,
while continued planning and consultation will occur in the
future with the City of Bunbury on what the community wants
to see at Koombana South,” Mr Castrilli said.
An
amendment is now required by the City of Bunbury to its Town
Planning Scheme to rezone the land and bring it in line with
the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme, and a structure plan will
be produced for the development areas.
“The community will again have an opportunity to provide
formal comment on the details of the scheme amendment and
the structure plan as part of the public comment period,” Mr
Castrilli said.
View the Waterfront Development Areas Plan
here (2MB download)
View the Waterfront Concept Plan
here (1MB download)
October,
2011
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