South West Development Commission

CITY OF BUSSELTON
Busselton and Dunsborough Foreshore Upgrades

The State Government announced $9.745million in funding towards the Busselton and Dunsborough foreshore precinct upgrades. In Busselton the project includes imaginative purpose-built recreational facilities, landscaping and new pedestrian access ways. It would also help to link Queen Street to the foreshore and the newly revamped Busselton jetty. The funding will also help to improve pedestrian access in Dunsborough and provide a corridor between the Dunsborough town centre and the foreshore.

SARACEN PROPERTIES
Vasse Newtown

Vasse Newtown, located just eight kilometres south west of Busselton, comprises a mixture of residential, retail, education, health and commercial land development. The development will extend over 300 hectares and house between 5,000 to 7,000 residents, four schools including the Vasse Primary School and the completed Cape Naturaliste College. The development will also include extensive parks, sporting and recreational grounds, and a village-style town centre with café's and restaurants.

SATTERLEY PROPERTY GROUP
Dalyellup Beach Development

Dalyellup Beach Developement is a $50 million joint venture between landowners Homeswest, developers Satterley Real Estate and Home Building Society. The 660 hectare coastal strip is located west of  the Bussell Highway at Gelorup, south of  Bunbury.  An estimated 3,300 lots will be released over the life of the development.

TREENDALE PRIVATE DEVELOPERS
Treendale Development

Treendale Estate is located on the banks of the Brunswick River, near Australind. Treendale private developers are developing the 1,200 residential lot estate, which will also include a major shopping centre, retail outlets, tavern, medical centre and retirement village. Stage 1 of the retirement village has been completed and a new shopping centre was opened in early 2012. Stage two of the retail development will include a discount department store, specialty retail shops and office accommodation.

WA STATE GOVERNMENT
Bunbury Waterfront

The Western Australian government has announced funding towards the proposed Bunbury waterfront project, paving the way for work to progress on the project. The $23.8million funding contribution from the State Government will cover development costs for the first stage of the project and includes a $3.5million contribution to the City of Bunbury for the demolition and part restoration of Bunbury's old timber jetty. Stage one will comprise two development areas at Koombana North and Marlston North and provide a mix of commercial, tourist and residential uses, as well as improved public open space.

In January 2013, a ground-breaking ceremony marked the commencement of works on the Koombana Bay North precinct. Improvements to the ski beach and foreshore are due for completion in April 2013.