Project History

Bunbury Waterfront has involved extensive ongoing community engagement since 2004:

February 2010	The Western Australian Planning Commission commenced advertising of the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Amendment for public comment.
May 2009	Bunbury Waterfront Taskforce formed and a technical advisory committee established to help guide the development in line with community expectations. The committee’s report included an analysis of community preferences from submissions received.
August 2008	Up to 900 submissions received after public comment period for the proposed Eastside Precinct concludes. Feedback used to help further guide project planning.
November 2007	New concept plan shown to community during an information day attended by more than 450 people.
November 2006	State Government endorsement for the $45 million first stage of the expanded and re-branded Bunbury Waterfront development.
2004	The State Government took the development of the Bunbury Outer Harbour to the community, focusing on: Creating a vision for a world-class destination for the local community and tourists Creating new recreation opportunities, including access to prime waterfront land Enhancing marine and boating facilities through a potential co-location of some clubs Delivering a balance between community facilities and development