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Lands Minister Brendon Grylls and Planning Minister John Day today announced Cedar Woods Properties Ltd’s appointment as the nominated development partner to progress the Cape Peron marina-based tourist precinct at Rockingham.

 

Mr Grylls said private sector commitment was an integral part of the long-awaited project.

 

“Rockingham residents have been talking for nearly 40 years about the need for improved boating facilities and a secure marina,” Mr Grylls said.

 

“With a private sector partner onboard and the Liberal-National Government’s commitment to the project, this is another step in the right direction.”

 

Mr Day said Directions 2031, the new draft planning framework which would shape the future of the Perth and Peel regions for the next 20 years, identified Rockingham as a key centre of regional growth.

 

“The addition of the recreational boating and tourist facilities at Cape Peron will enhance the city’s role as a major activity centre,” Mr Day said.

 

“The Rockingham community has waited too long for this to happen and I am delighted the State Government is pushing ahead with this project which will benefit many in the community.”

 

The Cape Peron marina-based tourist precinct will provide a range of visitor and boating facilities including services not offered by the Port Rockingham marina.

 

Cedar Woods was awarded the opportunity to progress the completion of the Phase 2 statutory approvals process, following an expressions of interest submission process and period of review.

 

The project was proposed by the Rockingham Kwinana Development Office (RKDO), and will be developed in a working partnership between the Government’s land and property developer, LandCorp and Cedar Woods.

 

Lands Minister’s office - 9213 7000

Planning Minister’s office - 9213 6600

 

Further information:

 

• The Cape Peron marina precinct is located on the southern end of Cockburn Sound and close to the causeway connecting the Garden Island Naval Base to the mainland

 

• The Phase 2 statutory approvals process requires a number of rigorous environmental studies to be completed to finalise a concept plan as requested by the Environmental Protection Authority

 

• The Cape Peron marina based tourist precinct will only proceed if environmental approval is granted. The project will then progress to a formal public environmental assessment process providing an opportunity for public input

 

• The Rockingham-Kwinana region has high levels of boat ownership and a magnificent marine recreational area in Cockburn sound

 

• Cape Peron itself is a wonderful but somewhat degraded asset and will be rehabilitated. Visitor facilities will also be provided

 

• The Environmental Protection Authority directs the environmental assessment process which requires community consultation and the opportunity for the community to make submissions on the proposal

 

• The additional environmental studies as well as feedback from community consultation will guide the final concept plan and the level of public facilities and amenity

 

• It is an independent and comprehensive process however the Government expects work to commence in two years

 

• All beaches will be public beaches. Once completed, the project will deliver much improved beach access - a significant improvement on the current situation where public access to the beach is restricted due to leases in place.