In September 2009 the Premier announced the State Government will take the Mangles Bay marina -based tourist precinct project to its next phase.
This involves a range of detailed environmental investigations and a formal public environmental assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority. It is an independent and comprehensive process that provides the community with a number of opportunities to have its say.
The project will require environmental approval to proceed.
Community facilities
The marina precinct will provide much-needed and long-awaited boat pens and services together with a full a range of community and visitor facilities, including:
Clubhouse sites and pens for local boating clubs
Cafes and restaurants
Facilities for the local marine eco-tourism industry
Affordable family holiday accommodation and short-stay serviced accommodation, filling a gap in the local tourist market
The opportunity to allocate a site for a marine science centre of excellence
The Benefits
For nearly 40 years, Rockingham residents have been talking about the need for boating facilities and a secure marina.
There are no marina or support services (such as fuel, boat stackers, repairs, a chandlery) for boat owners between Mandurah and Fremantle to support the region’s high levels of boat ownership.
For the first time in their history, Rockingham's boating clubs will have sites within a marina with pens.
Easy beach access will ensure a launch area for junior sailors.
Some of the pens will also be available for individual lease.
The marina precinct will not just be for boat owners. It will also:
Be family-friendly providing tourism, new business and education opportunities
Generate long-term employment once established plus additional jobs during construction
Degraded areas of Cape Peron will be rehabilitated, and the natural environment and heritage enhanced for visitors as well as locals
Project background
The City of Rockingham initiated studies with a view to creating a marina-based tourism precinct at Mangles Bay. Demand for boat pens in the area is high and there are strong social and economic benefits from an integrated development providing tourism, recreation and low-cost holiday accommodation facilities.
The Mangles Bay marina-based tourist precinct project concept development phase included extensive community consultation organised by a steering committee including Mayor Barry Sammels (Chair) with input from key stakeholders.
The Strategic Environmental Review completed in 2006 did not identify any fatal flaws; however it noted a number of significant environmental issues for further investigation. The current phase will see the refinement of the concept plan and a full environmental assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority.
To find out more information about the project visit the LandCorp and Cedar Woods websites or call the Mangles Bay information line - 1 300 730 459
