Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am pleased to inform the parliament that preliminary infrastructure works are due to commence in order to progress the Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment. Construction works for the long-anticipated project are scheduled to start later this year, pending the requisite environmental and planning approvals. Approval was sought to clear 6.35 hectares of bushland in order to facilitate the extension of Hodges Drive to provide access to the site, with further road upgrades required at the boat harbour quays entry road and the diversion of the coastal shared-use path. A clearing permit is also required for a further 3.9 hectares for geotechnical investigations.

The Ocean Reef Marina project covers approximately 55 hectares of development land and is projected to have a gross development value in excess of $1 billion dollars. Attracting private sector investment will boost economic activity within the wider city of Joondalup, giving local businesses much-needed economic stimulus. Our local community will benefit from the increased amenity from the new residential and commercial development, contemporary hospitality venues and recreational and tourism opportunities. This landmark project will generate hundreds of local jobs during the construction phase and ongoing permanent employment for many years to come in Perth's northern suburbs.