- Final vision released for development of
Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and neighbouring recreational harbours
- Work to start with improved walking and riding links to the harbour precinct
- Arrival zone and end-of-trip facilities to be
constructed at Bathers Beach
A final master plan has
been released to guide and balance the development of the iconic Fremantle
Fishing Boat Harbour and adjoining Challenger and Success harbours for the next
40 years.
A key focus of the Fremantle Harbours Master Plan
is to enhance connections between the harbours and Fremantle's heart, and work
will soon start on several projects to bring this to reality.
The master plan outlines a range of
improvements to the precinct including:
- changes to traffic management to allow
the northern section of Mews Road to be converted into a shared plaza,
facilitating more festivals and events;
- improved pedestrian connection to the
city centre through internal plazas, and along Bathers Beach to Victoria
Quay;
- a focus on mode shift with bicycle
parking, end of trip facilities and better public transport integration;
- new superyacht berths and support
facilities; and
- opportunities for redevelopment sites,
including a proposed mixed-use site where the boat lifter currently
operates, and a site opposite Bathers Beach House.
Planned shared path upgrades will make it
easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to walk, wheel and ride
from Fremantle Train Station to the harbour precinct.
Up to $4.5 million will be spent upgrading
the existing path between Fremantle Train Station and Mews Road including
resurfacing with red asphalt, localised widening and alignment improvements,
complementary amenities and signage. Additionally, the construction of an
arrival zone with end of trip facilities on Mews Road near Wardan Lane will
support walking and riding travel links to the harbour.
Access and walkability to and within the
port city is central to the future of Fremantle and better connections to the
harbour precinct are a vital part of bringing the waterside closer to the city
centre.
Central to the master
plan is the retention of the unique world-class working harbour with
opportunities for enriched and diverse land uses and enhanced spaces for people
with improved connections. The Department of Transport (DoT) collaborated with
the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the City of Fremantle to
develop the master plan.
For more information,
visit https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/fremantleharboursmasterplan
Comments attributed to Transport Minister
Rita Saffioti:
"We have so much opportunity to shape how Fremantle evolves
and grows over the next 40 years, especially with the planned move of the
container port at Victoria Quay.
"The Fremantle Harbours Master Plan
is an important document that will help guide the future of our port city and importantly,
reflects our Government's commitment to make walking and riding an easy,
attractive and achievable travel option in all corners of Western Australia.
"It's a significant milestone to see the
master plan move to the implementation stage with projects that will further
reinforce the appeal of the harbour precinct."
Comments attributed to Minister Assisting
the Transport Minister David Michael:
"The master plan is a
vision for the future development of one of Fremantle's most loved waterside
areas.
"Continuing to work in
partnership with the City of Fremantle, the State Government is now ready to
embrace growth and maximise opportunities for the popular harbour precinct
which will help to stimulate the local economy and provide ongoing employment.
"While there will be
changes, the harbour and its neighbours will continue to provide a unique
experience as a family-friendly place to visit for not only the residents of
Fremantle but the wider community and also interstate and international guests.
"Future government
investment in the harbours is underpinned by the master plan which will
transform the boat harbour precinct and connect it to the city centre and the
port."
Comments
attributed to Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk:
"It's good to see so many people
responding to the draft plan and taking the opportunity to give their valuable
insight.
"The Fremantle Harbours Master Plan
will guide the improved connectivity of Fremantle's amazing attractions,
boosting the amenity of the city for both locals and visitors.
"This is going to be a positive
revitalisation of Fremantle across the Fishing Boat Harbour, improving
pedestrian and cycling access across our port city."
