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Project to inject new life into waterfront

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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