World-class beachfront revamp for Busselton

• New opportunities for beachfront accommodation in Busselton to boost tourism

• Part of Busselton foreshore redevelopment, supported by Royalties for Regions 

Busselton is transforming into a world-class holiday destination, with major works set to continue on its iconic foreshore. 

Premier Colin Barnett and Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today announced a $10.5 million redevelopment of Busselton foreshore to deliver quality beachfront accommodation and tourism experiences.

Mr Barnett said the significant project would create a seamless landscape on the foreshore and provided a catalyst for long-term social, economic and cultural benefits.

"The South-West is Western Australia's most visited regional area and the redeveloped Busselton foreshore will create an attractive investment proposition for private hotel developers and generate a substantial economic stimulus for West Australians," he said.

"Visitation to the region will also be supported with the $59.7 million Busselton-Margaret River Regional Airport expansion project that will improve accessibility for interstate visitors.

"Busselton is also becoming a hugely popular cruise ship destination.  By the end of 2015-16, the city will have welcomed seven cruise ship visits with more than 12,000 passengers plus crew.  Nine cruise ship visits to Busselton are already confirmed for the future."

The $10.5 million redevelopment will include the development of three sites for tourism accommodation, the foreshore parade and extra parking spaces to accommodate the increase in visitors to the area.  The large-scale venture complements other priority projects such as the refurbishment of the Busselton Jetty.

Mr Redman said the Royalties for Regions investment would create a focal point for tourists and locals, and strengthened the social and economic fabric of the entire South-West region. 

"Improvements to the foreshore's infrastructure and amenity will increase opportunities to host and attract new events to the region.  This is an exciting time for the South-West and will create a positive impact on the regional economy and encourage population growth through the commercial, retail, hospitality, tourism and related industries," he said.

The $10.5 million project was given $4.5 million from the State Government's Royalties for Regions Growing Our South initiative and $6 million from the City of Busselton.

Fact File

• The redevelopment will be managed and implemented by the City of Busselton

• Royalties for Regions, through the Growing Our South initiative, will invest $600 million to revitalise the South-West, Peel, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions 

Premier's office - 6552 5000

Regional Development Minister's office - 6552 6700