Bunbury Waterfront concept community input needed!

by PR on 24 Oct 2007 The latest plan for Bunbury's Waterfront was released for community input today. Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the community was encouraged to provide feedback on the Bunbury Waterfront concept plan at an open day at the Bunbury Power Boat Club on Sunday, November 18.

The revitalisation of the Koombana Bay and Leschenault Inlet shorelines will transform the entrance to Western Australia's second city, and provide an extra five kilometres of new public waterfront, better family beaches, shops and restaurants,'Ms MacTiernan said.

'The development has the potential to attract nearly $3billion in investment for Bunbury over the next 30 years.and will generate an estimated 3,000 jobs during the building phase and 7,400 jobs in the longer term.'

LandCorp chief executive Ross Holt said the open day was a valuable opportunity for Bunbury residents to take a look at the latest version of what was proposed for their beachfront.

'The development will consist of four precincts - Eastside, Bayside, Oceanside and Harbourside, with development of the Bayside and Eastside precincts forming the first stage of the project,'Mr Holt said.

'A new marina and associated facilities will be built next to the existing Casuarina Boat Harbour, giving a combined capacity of up to 500 pens, along with a joint aquatic clubs facility.

'Development opportunities for residential, office and tourism accommodation, and a new public boat ramp will also be included in Stage 1 of the development.'

Civil works are expected to start late next year, subject to statutory planning and environmental approvals.

The open day, which will be held between 10am and 4pm on Sunday, November 18, will be informal with residents being able to attend at any time. They will be able to ask questions and discuss Bunbury Waterfront with members of LandCorp's project team.

The concept plan is available at http://www.bunburywaterfront.com.au