Sunday, 11 December 2022

• Significant funding injection for Ocean Reef Marina, an iconic new activity precinct for the northern suburbs

• New funding to deliver a world-class marina and an enhanced coastal pool

• Expressions of Interest now open for Ocean Reef Marina town centre

• New town centre precinct to feature local and destination retail, food and beverage, residential, short-term holiday accommodation, and commercial offerings

The McGowan Government has delivered a major funding boost for the northern suburbs' new waterfront precinct, with Perth's first coastal pool at Ocean Reef Marina set to make an even bigger splash.

The Marina's new project budget of $223 million will see the coastal pool become an iconic new destination, with the pool deck extended and the addition of an architecturally-designed hospitality building.

The additional funding ensures new and improved community benefits will be developed including a fun play space, public art interpretation and inclusive facilities, while also covering general cost escalations on the project as a result of Western Australia's strong economy.

Plans for the coastal pool were initially introduced to the Marina project as a result of strong community feedback, and it is anticipated the Ocean Reef Marina pool, once complete, will be a significant tourism drawcard for Ocean Reef and WA.

This announcement coincides with the release of a unique precinct scale waterfront development opportunity through an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process, which will bring the Ocean Reef town centre to life.

The McGowan Government, through DevelopmentWA, is seeking a master developer to deliver the first stage development sites suited to a range of retail and food and beverage options, alongside residential and short-term holiday accommodation and commercial land.

Once complete, Ocean Reef Marina will become an iconic waterfront precinct providing recreational, tourism, residential and boating facilities for local residents and visitors. The new Marina will have capacity for up to 550 boat pens, 200 boat stackers, new boat ramps, more than double the existing trailer parking, and will see the construction of a family beach.

More than 1,000 residential dwellings will also be incorporated into the master plan, offering a range of diverse housing options including residential homesites and apartment living, with the first residential lots expected to be released in 2024.

In addition to the Marina development, the State Government is investing a further $106 million to prepare land for sale to the private sector for residential development, with proceeds to offset the cost of the total project.

EOIs for the town centre open at 10am (WST), Monday 12 December 2022 and close at 2pm (WST), Tuesday 21 February 2023. Visit https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/industrial-and-commercial/ocean-reef-marina/overview.

Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:

"The Ocean Reef Marina is one of the most important development projects in our State, creating more than 8,600 construction jobs, and will ultimately inject $3 billion into the Western Australian economy.

"This funding boost will ensure we design and deliver an outstanding community asset - one that will be enjoyed by Western Australians for generations to come - as part of my Government's commitment to creating great places to live, work and play."

Comments attributed to Lands Minister John Carey:

"The Ocean Reef Marina development is a transformational project for our State and will create another iconic coastal destination in Perth.

"More than 1,000 residential dwellings are planned for the marina precinct across a range of diverse housing types, including homesites, apartments and mixed-use developments. This will also be accompanied by up to 12,000 square-metres of retail and commercial floor space, as well as five hectares of community spaces.

"Along with the additional funding for the ocean pool, Expressions of Interest are now open for the first stage of the town centre, marking another major milestone for Ocean Reef Marina.

"Once complete, this world-class coastal development will bring new housing opportunities and diverse amenity and recreation activities - driving tourism along Perth's stunning shoreline."

Comments attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:

"I'm proud the McGowan Government has made more funding available as this will provide a massive boost to the iconic Ocean Reef Marina development.

"The Ocean Reef Marina, including Perth's first ocean pool, will ensure this pristine coastline becomes a tourism destination like no other."

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