Ocean Reef Marina nearer to reality
Submitted by Colin Hay on Tue, 2012-02-14 13:59
The proposed marina will incorporate the existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour and provide a permanent home to Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group.
“The State Government encourages development of infrastructure projects that strengthen the economic and social well being of communities,” Mr Barnett said.
“By developing this marina, the City of Joondalup will be helping provide a balance of residential, recreational, commercial and public amenities to service the community and to attract local and outside visitors.
“The marina will also become permanent home to the Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group which is one of the busiest in Western Australia, performing up to 300 rescues every year.”
The Premier said Ocean Reef MLA Albert Jacob, who attended the signing today, had been instrumental in bringing the planned project to its current stage.
“Albert Jacob campaigned at the 2008 State Election to push for redevelopment of the harbour into what will become Ocean Reef Marina and I congratulate him for his advocacy in this issue which is vital to progress in the northern suburbs,” he said.
The MoU agrees to a collaborative approach for the Ocean Reef Marina Project between the State Government and the City of Joondalup, in particular producing a structure plan to be developed by the city. A supporting business case will then facilitate the project’s progression.
Fact File
Ocean Reef Marina nearer to reality
Portfolio: Premier
- Premier participates in official MOU signing with City of Joondalup
- Proposed site incorporates existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour
- State Govt encouraging infrastructure development to strengthen communities
Premier Colin Barnett today participated in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing with City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard and CEO Garry Hunt, bringing the 30-year quest for a marina at Ocean Reef closer to reality.
The proposed marina will incorporate the existing Ocean Reef Boat Harbour and provide a permanent home to Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group.
“The State Government encourages development of infrastructure projects that strengthen the economic and social well being of communities,” Mr Barnett said.
“By developing this marina, the City of Joondalup will be helping provide a balance of residential, recreational, commercial and public amenities to service the community and to attract local and outside visitors.
“The marina will also become permanent home to the Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue Group which is one of the busiest in Western Australia, performing up to 300 rescues every year.”
The Premier said Ocean Reef MLA Albert Jacob, who attended the signing today, had been instrumental in bringing the planned project to its current stage.
“Albert Jacob campaigned at the 2008 State Election to push for redevelopment of the harbour into what will become Ocean Reef Marina and I congratulate him for his advocacy in this issue which is vital to progress in the northern suburbs,” he said.
The MoU agrees to a collaborative approach for the Ocean Reef Marina Project between the State Government and the City of Joondalup, in particular producing a structure plan to be developed by the city. A supporting business case will then facilitate the project’s progression.
Fact File
- Site incorporates Ocean Reef Boat Harbour, between Swanson Way and Resolute Way
- Proposed development footprint (about 91.5ha - 57.88 land, 33.61 reclaimed/marine)
- Approx. land tenure: State Govt 47 per cent; Water Corp 6 per cent; City of Joondalup 47 per cent
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Iceman
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Committee
I am on the cpnsultative committee with the City of joondalup and it has taken over 3 years to get to this point. I have been involved in many committees over the last 30 years and this is the closest we have got to actually getting something done.
Expect it to be another 4-5 years before anything happens and then 5-10 years to completion if funding can be sourced from State and federal Govt's.
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Bodie
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did see someing in todays
did see someing in todays paper too about a marina or canals at point peron too
Rig
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Chaos
Imagine the metro ramp chaos if ocean reef ramp gets closed for a substantial time
Iceman
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Not to worry
Have already raised that issue ay committee. Once construction planning starts will try to ensure there is minimal disruption. Main issue is allowing use of the area by the public whilst it is a construction site. Also the council does not want to loose the revenue during construction.
New ramps to be built in front of where the toilets currently are. Parking will be moved to the southern area of the toilets.
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glastronomic
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The City of Joondalup are a
The City of Joondalup are a very gready and very annoying organisation that can drive their rate payers to utter dispair.
They think that they own every thing and can micro manage every facet of ones life!
Internally it is one of the worst "managed" local government bodies ever.
Expect the marina build to be a major disaster of epic proportions.