A Malaysian developer’s plan to build a $10 million office and apartment building next to a mosque in Northbridge has been approved by planning authorities.
If there was any doubting the value of tourism to the state’s economy, news that Roger Cook would add the portfolio to his remit put those misgivings to bed.
The reallocation of responsibility for the visitor economy comes as the sector in Western Australia enjoys record expenditure, renewed international aviation links and billions in hotel development planning.
But there’s still work to be done, given Perth is grappling with a shortage of quality accommodation capable of supporting the next generation of major events, conferences and international visitors.
