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The Western Foreshore Recreation Precinct plan includes a large scale Play Space and a destination level Skate and Activity Space with supporting recreation facilities and social spaces.
The Skate and Activity Space was opened to the public in late 2020, new toilets were opened in April 2021 and the Play Space is on track to be opened in 2022. The final Play Space master plan is complete and can be viewed on the Western Foreshore Recreation Precinct page.
The final design boasts both family favourites and newly imagined play equipment.
A 12-metre high play tower, with ramp access to 3 metres, is inspired by the local Sheoak tree and will take centre stage of the world-class play area, which will also comprise a swing zone, climbing zone, sand and music play zones, balancing logs, spinning carousel and human hamster wheel.
Excitingly, the Meeting Place artwork, originally part of the Mandurah Bridge project, is now complete and open to the public.
Project timeline
Mid 2020 - Existing skate park demolished and site works commenced
Late 2020 - Mandurah Skate Park completed and opened to the public
Early 2021 - New toilet block completed
Late 2021 - The ‘Meeting Place’ artwork completed
Mid 2022 - Koolaanga Waabiny Playground and rest of reserve upgrades completed
The Eastern Foreshore North Boardwalk Precinct plan includes a widened foreshore area and promenade, additional shade trees and seating, central activity area, expanded and enhanced alfresco dining areas and activation spaces.
The implementation of the Eastern Foreshore North Precinct Proposals is planned to commence in 2022.
The Eastern Foreshore South Precinct plan includes an enclosed swimming area in the location of the historical ‘Robert Day Memorial Pool’ with iconic circular floating jetty platform, terraced steps and ramp to access the water and adjacent shade and seating. In addition to the pool, the beach area will be upgraded with ramp access, jetty and boat parking facilities, and grass and paved activity space connecting the foreshore and City Centre.
The City of Mandurah has allowed early community access to the new circular estuary pool – Kwillena Gabi Pool – just in time for Christmas 2021.
While the full project won’t be complete and officially opened until early in 2022, the pool itself was complete enough for the City to partially remove the construction fencing and allow people to swim over the Christmas break.
While the pool will be open for public use, the surrounding reserve upgrades are still being finished, including landscaping and seating. Other works on the Eastern Foreshore will continue into 2022, including the replacement of the nearby toilet block which is expected to start late 2022.
Smart Street Mall is receiving a complete infrastructure upgrade, with a new refreshed look and feel. The plans include paving, feature lighting, tree planning, and shelter canopies.
In addition to the current challenges impacting the construction industry which is causing significant delays in labour and material supply, the remaining works are being deferred due to an exciting development application for the corner of Smart Street and Mandurah Terrace. This decision has been made to ensure that new development ties into the current design and does not impact on the planned works.
Project timeline
Mid 2020 - Works commence
Late 2021 – Phase one (pedestrian mall) of project completed
Mid 2022 – Phase two (shared vehicle/pedestrian access) of project to commence