- Major
civil, marine and landscaping works commence at iconic Ocean Reef Marina
redevelopment, including Perth's first coastal pool
- Preferred
contractor announced as Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
- $107
million works contract to support more than 150 Western Australian jobs
The next stage of major works on the Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment, which
include construction of Perth's first coastal pool, is kick-starting the next significant
stage of this iconic project.
The Cook Government, through DevelopmentWA, today announced the appointment
of Georgiou Group Pty Ltd as the preferred contractor for the Stage 1 works,
that will pave the way for Ocean Reef Marina to become an iconic new coastal
destination for Western Australians and tourists.
The works represent the largest civil construction landscaping program
ever undertaken by DevelopmentWA.
A 150-metre family-friendly beach will also be built, with shark net
protection, as well as Perth's first coastal pool, forming a central
recreational hub that will be a highly sought after destination. The pool is
expected to be open to the public in 2026.
The works will deliver additional high-quality
public open space, including a pedestrian promenade along the water's edge,
play spaces, a scooter park, public amenities including change rooms, toilets,
BBQ and shade structures. The play space will be specially designed with a 'Western
Rock Lobster' theme as well as a proposed water play area as part of the
coastal pool.
The first stage of
works also includes the creation of 68 single residential lots and three
apartment sites.
Infrastructure services
will be extended to the newly created Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club and Marine
Rescue Whitfords/Marina Managers sites, as well creating associated
infrastructure including boat hardstand and parking.
Ocean Reef Marina will
ultimately deliver more than 1,000 new residential dwellings, offering a range
of housing options including single residential homes and apartments.
It will also offer an
array of shopping, dining and entertainment options to residents, visitors and
tourists, with up to 12,0000 square metres of retail and commercial floor
space, and more than 5 hectares of community space.
For more information visit: https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/industrial-and-commercial/ocean-reef-marina/overview
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"Ocean Reef Marina is one of the most significant development projects
in our State.
"This iconic development will become one of our City's most popular
destinations for recreational pursuits and boating, with Perth's first coastal
pool, a family beach within the protection of the marina, capacity for up to
550 boat pens, 200 boat stackers, boat ramps and trailer parking.
"Civil works will now begin on Perth's first coastal pool, which will be
a significant tourism drawcard for Ocean Reef and Western Australia.
"My Government is investing in this generational project to provide
another tourism destination for WA that is like no other, as we work to further
diversify the State's economy, and deliver more housing options and public open
spaces for the community."
Comments attributed to Lands Minister John
Carey:
"Earlier this year the breakwaters were completed in a significant
milestone for the transformation of the Ocean Reef Marina.
"The next stage of works has now begun and will include 68 single
residential lots and three apartment lots, construction of Western Australia's
first coastal pool, a new family-friendly beach, public open spaces and play spaces
along with creating new sites for the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club and Marine
Rescue Whitfords.
"In a boost to the long-term housing supply for 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 more than five hectares of community
spaces, providing important amenity and facilitating the activation of the
precinct by the local and wider-community.
"Once complete, this world-class coastal development will bring new
housing opportunities and diverse amenity and recreation activities - driving
tourism along Perth's world-class coastline."
Comments
attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
"The Ocean Reef Marina has been a shared vision of our local community
for more than 50 years, promising economic growth, jobs, tourism opportunities
and a celebration of the unique coastal lifestyle on offer in our northern
suburbs.
"Earlier in 2023 we marked the completion of breakwaters and with stage
one works commencing, it's exciting to see this generational project continue
to move forward."
