State selects Cedar Woods for Cape Peron

Cedar Woods Properties has been selected by the state government to progress phase two of the Cape Peron marina-based tourist precinct at Rockingham.

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls made the announcement today, adding that private sector commitment was integral to the project.

Cape Peron is part of the state government's Directions 2031 strategy, which identified certain areas within the Perth and Peel regions for development in the next 20 years.

Rockingham was identified in that strategy as a key centre for regional growth.

The Cape Peron marina, proposed to be built near Mangles Bay yacht club, will become a major tourist precinct, with stacking facilities, boat repair and refuelling services, cafes, restaurants and holiday accommodation alongside a marine science education centre.

The announcement is below:

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls and Planning Minister John Day today announced Cedar Woods Properties Ltd's appointment as the nominated development partner to progress the Cape Peron marina-based tourist precinct at Rockingham.

Mr Grylls said private sector commitment was an integral part of the long-awaited project.

"Rockingham residents have been talking for nearly 40 years about the need for improved boating facilities and a secure marina," Mr Grylls said.

"With a private sector partner onboard and the Liberal-National Government's commitment to the project, this is another step in the right direction."

Mr Day said Directions 2031, the new draft planning framework which would shape the future of the Perth and Peel regions for the next 20 years, identified Rockingham as a key centre of regional growth.

"The addition of the recreational boating and tourist facilities at Cape Peron will enhance the city's role as a major activity centre," Mr Day said.

"The Rockingham community has waited too long for this to happen and I am delighted the State Government is pushing ahead with this project which will benefit many in the community."

The Cape Peron marina-based tourist precinct will provide a range of visitor and boating facilities including services not offered by the Port Rockingham marina.

Cedar Woods was awarded the opportunity to progress the completion of the Phase 2 statutory approvals process, following an expressions of interest submission process and period of review.

The project was proposed by the Rockingham Kwinana Development Office (RKDO), and will be developed in a working partnership between the Government's land and property developer, LandCorp and Cedar Woods.