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MAJOR PROJECTSGOVERNMENT OF

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

May 2014

Did you know the South West is a

regional economic powerhouse in

Western Australia?

The region contributes more to WA’s

economy than any other regional area

in the State, generating $15 billion

during 2011-12.

The largest contributors are thriving

mining, manufacturing and construction

sectors.

Billions of dollars of projects are either

underway or planned for the South

West region. A snapshot of some of the

projects is contained in this publication.

PROJECT ACTIVITY IN AUSTRALIA’S SOUTH WEST REGION

Centre expansion delivers economic boostA $65 million expansion of the Eaton

Fair shopping centre, near Bunbury,

is set to change the face of retail in

the South West region.

As well as more shops and extended

trading hours, the complex will also

boast a community-friendly main

street mall and food court strip, as

well as 12 residential apartments.

There are also plans for an eight-

screen cinema at the site.

See full story inside.

ABOUT SWDC....The South West Development

Commission provides support

and advice to businesses on

a range of subjects including

industrial land, exporting,

and government approvals

processes. For information visit:

www.swdc.wa.gov.au

Infrastructure projects

Tourism development

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Resource projects

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DATA DICTIONARY

Final contract awarded for Augusta boat harbourCompletion of the Augusta boat

harbour remains on schedule for later

this year with the awarding of the final

contract for work on site.

Perth-based company CPD Group has

been given the $1.85million landscape

contract to deliver the finishing

touches to the State Government’s

Royalties for Regions-funded project.

West Australian Transport Minister

Dean Nalder said work will begin in

May on landscaping, construction of

paths, feature stone walls, toilets, a

communications room and installation

of an irrigation system.

“Cracked granite stone from the

harbour quarry will be used in the

feature stone walls and buildings,

while mulch and timber retained after

project-related clearing at the Shire

of Augusta sand

pit will also be

incorporated,” he

said.

The new harbour will

provide a much-

needed sheltered

water area for

recreational and

commercial vessels

between Busselton and Albany.

The first stage of the harbour project

features two breakwaters, a four-lane

boat launching ramp with two boat-

holding jetties, 40 boat pens, a service

wharf, fully serviced land development

lots, parking for at least 160 vehicles

with trailers and 80 cars, toilets and a

landscaped jetty promenade area.

Regional Development Minister Terry

Redman said the harbour project

would provide flow on benefits for

the Augusta community during

construction and once operational.

“Recent increases in charter

operators in the area and expanded

aquaculture activities in Flinders Bay

highlight the tourism and commercial

opportunities,” Mr Redman said.

“The new harbour will support future

development of the entire South West

region.”

People will have even more time to

shop when expansions to Eaton Fair

shopping centre are completed later

this year.

Tenants will have the option of

trading 24 hours a day – and

developers Citygate Properties say

retailers are already planning to take

advantage of the expanded trading

hours on offer.

Supermarket Coles plans to open its

doors from 6am to midnight, seven

days a week, while existing anchor

Woolworths is expected to match

those trading hours.

The complex is set to be popular

with locals and visitors when it is

completed in November, in time for

Christmas shopping.

As well as the two supermarkets, it

will also boast discount department

store Kmart and almost 80 retail and

food outlets.

The development will also include a

community-friendly main street mall

and food court strip, as well as 12

residential apartments.

There are also plans for an eight-

screen cinema at the site.

The $65million project, which will

more than triple the size of the

existing shopping centre and create

hundreds of jobs, is ahead of

schedule.

$65M SHOPPING CENTRE EXPANSION UNDERWAY

Artist’s impression.

Augusta boat harbour.

About the South West

Source: ABS and the Department of Regional Development, 2013

Source: Department of Regional Development (estimated from ABS catalogue 5220.0 Australian National Accounts - State Accounts)

2011/12Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 3.6%Mining 31.6%Manufacturing 7.5%Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 3.6%Construction 16.4%Wholesale Trade 2.2%Retail Trade 3.8%Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants 1.6%Transport and Storage 4.0%Communication Services 1.0%Finance and Insurance 2.3%Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1.4%Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 3.1%Administrative and Support Services 1.9%Government Administration and Defence 2.1%Education 2.8%Health and Community Services 3.9%Cultural and Recreational Services 0.3%Personal and Other Services 7.0%

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Did you know the South West is a regional economic

powerhouse in Western Australia?

The region generated $15 billion in 2011/12, with the mining,

manufacturing and construction sectors among the largest

contributors to the South West economy.

However, the South West enjoys a dynamic economy with many

industries contributing to its prosperity including tourism, retail,

food and agriculture.

Providing a climate for economic growth in the South West

are the region’s skilled labour force, industrial land, port,

close proximity to the West Australian capital of Perth and the

expanding economies of South East Asia.

Diversity of jobs, the availability of strong business capabilities,

and good community and business infrastructure are other

factors that make the South West attractive to investors.

Billions of dollars of projects are either underway or planned for

the South West region. A snapshot of some of these projects is

included in this publication.

South West gross regional product by industry share 2011/12

Gross regional product in regional Western Australia

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Source: Department of Regional Development

Source: Bunbury Port Authority Trade Statistics and Port Information

Source: Est. figures from Department of Regional Development, July 2012

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Source: Department of Regional Development and Tourism Western Australia

The South West’s gross regional product was estimated at

$15.1 billion for the 2011/12 financial year. This represents a

7.5 per cent increase on the previous year and a 65.3 per cent

increase over the past five years.

The South West region accounts for 6.3 per cent of Western

Australia’s gross State product.

As at June 2013, the unemployment rate in the South West

region was 5.4 per cent.

Value of mining 2012/13

Bunbury Port: total trade and exports

Retail turnover

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Transport infrastructure supports industry in the region.

RESOURCE PROJECTS

PERDAMAN CHEMICALS AND FERTILISERS Coal-to-Urea Plant

Location: Collie

Status: Planning

Perdaman Chemical and Fertilisers Pty Ltd is developing a $3.5

billion coal to urea plant at the new Shotts Industrial Park, near

Collie. The plant will use proven coal gasification and fertiliser

production technologies. Around 2.7Mtpa of coal will be used

to produce approximately 2Mtpa of urea, primarily for export.

The urea will be transported to Bunbury Port by rail. A 20-

year off take agreement has been signed with Incitec Pivot.

The company has received all its environmental and other

approvals from both the Western Australian and Commonwealth

governments.

Expenditure: $3,500 million

Employment: Construction - 2,000, Operation - 200

SIMCOA OPERATIONSSilicon Metal Plant Expansion

Location: Kemerton

Status: Planning

Simcoa announced in October 2009 its decision to expand

the company’s 32,000tpa capacity silicon metal plant at

Kemerton. The first-stage, involving installation of a third

furnace, has increased the plant capacity to 48,000tpa and

was commissioned in 2012. Providing world demand for silicon

continues to increase strongly, a second-stage expansion,

involving installation of a fourth furnace is under consideration

which would increase plant capacity to 64,000tpa.

Expenditure: $100 million

Employment: Construction - 120, Operation - 40

GRIFFIN COAL Muja South Mine / Bunbury Port Expansion

Location: Collie / Bunbury

Status: Planning

Muja South is a proposed new mine site immediately south

and east of the existing Muja Mine and is the next phase in the

orderly development of Griffin Coal’s Collie coal deposits. The

project is being readied for environmental assessment, which

will include an extensive consultation program designed to

identify and define any community and regulatory concerns.

This process is expected to take between 18 and 24 months.

The project will use existing infrastructure from the Muja Mine

and an in-pit waste dumping process wherein partial backfilling

of pits will occur as mining proceeds, reducing the need

for out of pit waste dumps and minimising the overall mine

footprint. Production of coal is expected to begin by 2017 and

the project would extend the life of the mine site to at least

2038. The associated expansion of the Bunbury Port has been

recommended for EPA approval.

Employment: Construction - 1600

Operation - approx. 600-800

CRISTAL MINING AUSTRALIA Mineral Sands Mine

Location: Jangardup South

Status: Planning

Bemax Resources has identified a major titanium ore body

located adjacent to the D’Entrecasteaux National Park with

estimates that the deposit would provide 2 Mt of mineral.

Feasibility and environmental studies are well advanced.

An environmental impact statement for the project is being

prepared.


Employment: Construction - 100, Operation - 50

PROJECT STATUSPlanning: The project is under consideration with planning underwayCommitted: The project has committed to proceedConstruction: The project is under constructionCompletion: The project has reached practical completion stage

Mining continues to be a key economic driver for the

South West region. Latest estimates indicate that mining

and mineral processing was valued at approximately

$2 billion for the 2012/13 financial year. Alumina

production is the largest value commodity at $1.34 billion

in 2012/13.

ALCOAAlumina Refinery/Bauxite Mine Expansion Unit 3

Location: Wagerup/Willowdale

Status: Planning

Alcoa is investigating the feasibility of adding a third production

train to its Wagerup alumina refinery to increase capacity

up to 4.7 Mt/a. On 14 September 2006, the Minister for the

Environment approved the expansion proposal. A decision on

the project go-ahead is dependant on market factors.



CRISTAL PIGMENT AUSTRALIA Titanium Dioxide Plant Expansion

Location: Kemerton Industrial Park

Status: Construction

Cristal has announced plans to expand its Bunbury operation

from 100,000 tonnes to 130,000 tonnes. The project will be

phased in over the next three years with an overall investment

of $56 million. Design work is currently underway for many of

the projects. Cristal has invested $12 million on a new boiler

which will support the increased capacity. This unit underwent

commissioning in November 2013.


WORSLEY ALUMINA (BHP BILLITON) Worsley Alumina Refinery Expansion

Location: Collie

Status: Completion

In May 2008, BHP Billiton announced the go-ahead for the

Efficiency and Growth expansion project at its Worsley alumina

refinery. The expansion project lifts the capacity of the refinery

from 3.5Mtpa to 4.7Mtpa through expanded mining operations,

additional refining capacity and upgraded port facilities. First

production for the expansion project at the refinery was

achieved in Q1 2012.



Bunbury Port.

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MAIN ROADSPerimeter Road

Location: Margaret River

Status: Committed

Margaret River enjoys an international reputation as a premier

tourist destination. Almost $2 million in funding will be used to

investigate long term strategies to enhance the town centre and

undertake road improvements to accommodate heavy traffic.

Up to $1 million is being provided to help progress the final

design and initiate stage one construction of Perimeter Road,

which will divert heavy haulage vehicles from the town centre.

The construction of the Perimeter Road is considered critical for

the economic development of Margaret River and the southern

section of the road is required to service a proposed industrial

area.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT/CITY OF BUSSELTONBusselton Regional Airport

Location: Busselton

Status: Planning

This project involves several stages of upgrades to the runway

and terminal facilities to ultimately allow direct flights into the

region from the Eastern States and overseas. This project

will help to grow the local tourism industry by increasing the

inbound tourism market. It will also provide the South West

population with direct airport access to facilitate and support

outbound tourism to interstate and international destinations.

Other industry sectors will also benefit through increased air

services. The airport currently supports FIFO flights direct to

northern mine sites and regular passenger transport services to

Perth and Albany.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Augusta Boat Harbour

Location: Augusta


Work on the Augusta Boat Harbour commenced following the

awarding of the biggest contract associated with the project. A

joint venture between WA companies, WA Limestone and Italia

Stone Group will quarry 500,000 tonnes of rock and build the

breakwaters and reclaimed land area for the boat harbour at Flat

Rock in Flinders Bay. In April 2013, it was announced that both

the 150 metre northern breakwater and the 600 metre southern

breakwater had been constructed to the minimum breakwater

level. Completion of the Royalties for Regions-funded harbour

remains on schedule for later this year following the awarding of

the final contract.

Expenditure: $34.6 million

MAIN ROADSBunbury Outer Ring Road - Stage 1

Location: Bunbury

Status: Completion

Work on the first stage of the three-stage Bunbury Outer Ring

Road has now been completed. Works included a 4 km section

of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road (including 3 km of four lane

dual carriageway) from the Boyanup Picton Road to South

Western Highway in Davenport, two dual lane bridges over the

Preston River and new intersections at the junctions with South


Latest trade data for the Bunbury Port indicates a total

throughput of 15.3 billion tonnes for the financial year

2012/13. Alumina is the major export commodity at

10.6 million tonnes. The export volume of alumina

increased by 11.5 per cent in 2012/13.

Options for possibly expanding the Busselton Regional Airport are being investigated.

Western Highway, Boyanup Picton Road, Moore Road and

Willinge Drive. Congestion on Robertson Drive in Bunbury, a

key road for both local traffic and inter-regional traffic travelling

further south has improved, providing a significant benefit for the

community.

MAIN ROADS Bunbury Port Access Road - Stage 2

Location: Bunbury

Status: Completion

The Bunbury Port Access Project Stage Two was officially

opened on 31 May 2013. The completion of the project

has provided a significant improvement in road and port

infrastructure in the South West Region, and has greatly

improved access to the Port and Picton industrial area serviced

by the South Western Highway. Around 4,000 vehicles per day

are expected to use the Port Access Road now that Stage Two

has been completed. The $170 million Bunbury Port Access

Project incorporated stages one (completed in 2010) and

two, and was jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State

Governments.

BUNBURY PORT Preston River Realignment

Location: Bunbury

Status: Planning

In July 2012 the Bunbury Port Authority was granted $1.5

million in funding and received approval to spend $1.5 million

of internal funds to commence the engineering design phase

for the realignment of the Preston River. This strategic step will

ensure the Port’s future development progresses in agreement

with the Inner Harbour Structure Plan. The realignment of the

Preston River forms part of the Greater Bunbury Infrastructure

Investment Plan (Roads to Export). Infrastructure Australia

has assessed Roads to Export as a project of ‘Real Potential’.

The engineering design contract has been awarded to Worley

Parsons.

MAIN ROADSCoalfields Highway Upgrade


Construction works underway will include clearing, earthworks,

drainage, pavement construction, sealing and asphalt, line

marking and signage, and landscaping and rehabilitation. There

are five sections that are planned to be upgraded. They are the

Wellington Dam section, Gastaldo West section, Gastaldo East

section, Hamilton River section and Roelands Hill section.


BUNBURY MARINE FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEEBunbury Marina and Marine Hub

Status: Planning

Plans are underway to create a marine industry in Bunbury. Key

components of the proposal include a 250-pen marina and a

marine hub with commercial facilities at Casuarina Harbour. A

total of 52 submissions were received about the concept plan

during a consultation period that ran from January to February

2014. Current activity involves scoping out what is required for

the necessary environmental and engineering studies. Should

the proposal go ahead, it will represent a great opportunity to

improve public access to the waterfront, revitalise the area,

improve facilities for boat users and support a rapidly developing

boating industry.

Work is underway to construct a boat harbour at Augusta.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

SANCTUARY GOLF RESORTSanctuary Golf Resort

Location: Bunbury

Status: Planning

The All Seasons Sanctuary Golf Resort, on the outskirts of

Bunbury, comprises accommodation, an 18-hole golf course,

restaurant and bar, and conference facilities. It is the only

short-stay accommodation in the South West region situated

on a golf course. The resort’s owners plan a major expansion

of the resort. Development approval has been granted for the

accommodation stage 2 to allow for 12 long-stay apartments

and 30 dual-keyed, two-storey apartments.

AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER TOURISM ASSOCIATIONAustralian Mega Fauna Centre


Status: Planning

This project involves building a new mega fauna centre at

Mammoth Cave highlighting the biodiversity of the region,

Aboriginal interpretation, climate change and will include

exhibits of the extinct mega fauna that used to roam the area

40,000 years ago. A concept plan, feasibility study and design

plan have been completed for the project with an estimated

commencement date in 2015/16.


DOLPHIN DISCOVERY TRUSTDolphin Discovery Centre Upgrade

Location: Bunbury

Status: Planning

Upgrades to the current facility will create a world class dolphin

interpretive experience through improved building extensions

and renovations. There will also be new facilities for the coach

market and an improved cafe. The project is expected to be

completed by 2015/16.



Data from Tourism Western Australia indicates the South

West received approximately 1.5 million overnight visitors

in 2012, contributing $800 million to the region’s economy.

Domestic visitors (interstate and intrastate) account for

93 per cent of the total. The remaining 7 per cent were

international visitors.

Artist’s impressions show how the Dolphin Discovery Centre is expected to look after upgrades are completed.

GEOGRAPHE BAY TOURISM ASSOCIATIONNgilgi Cave Adventure Park

Location: Yallingup

Status: Planning

The aim of the project is to develop an adventure-based activity

park with high rope courses and flying foxes at Ngilgi Cave. It

will also involve improving the overall quality of the attraction

with a new visitor entry, cafe and interpretive signs. There will

also be an upgrade of lighting and pathways. The estimated

completion date of the project is 2015.


SHIRE OF MANJIMUPUpgrade State Timber Park Museum

Location: Manjimup

Status: Planning

The redevelopment of the Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park

will include a new entry point, cafe, exhibit upgrades, meeting

facilities and landscaping improvements. This will create a

unique heritage attraction that attracts visitors to the area.

The attraction will build upon existing displays plus create new

interactive displays and improved interpretation.


MARGARET RIVER RESORTS PTY LTD Cowaramup Bay Resort

Location: Cowaramup Bay Road

Status: Planning

This project involves the construction of a resort comprising 161

accommodation units. The development application has been

approved by the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.


SHIRE OF BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHESBridgetown Heritage Railway Precinct

Location: Bridgetown

Status: Planning

A new Bridgetown Heritage Railway precinct will protect

historical assets and return the precinct to a key social,

recreational and interactive tourist experience. The project

includes refurbishing the only Class 2 railway station on the

line (designed by C.Y. O’Connor) as a new visitor centre and

developing the old goods shed as a local facility for the display

of regional artwork. Artisans’ skills and works will be displayed

through workshops, exhibitions and artists in residence.


SHIRE OF COLLIE AND MOTORING SOUTH WESTCollie Motorplex upgrade

Location: Collie

Status: Planning

This project involves the upgrade of drag strip facilities at Collie

Motorplex. Project stages are: 1) Build drag strip and associated

facilities ($7m); 2) Upgrade existing race track, parking, power

and water ($7m); 3) Upgrade central facility and fencing ($10m).


SWDC AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFELake Kepwari

Location: Collie

Status: Planning

This project involves the redevelopment of the mine void into a

recreational lake with boat ramp and picnic facilities. This will

result in improved recreational and sporting opportunities for the

local area.


Collie Motorplex

LAND DEVELOPMENT

SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVERMargaret River Surfers Point

Location: Prevelly


Margaret River is among Australia’s most iconic surfing

destinations and Surfers Point attracts hundreds of thousands

of visitors every year, including tens of thousands during the

internationally-recognised Telstra Drug Aware Pro Surfing event.

During peak tourist season the precinct is visited by local

residents and tourists seeking access to the beach. More than

$3.4 million will be used to undertake environmental works and

infrastructure upgrades to protect and transform the Surfers

Point precinct into a world-class, modern tourism precinct

– installing pathways, retaining walls, lookouts and picnic

areas, plus new parking and access roads. The improvements

at Surfers Point will preserve the unique environment while

allowing the tourism potential of the annual surfing events to be

maximised.

WA STATE GOVERNMENT Kemerton Industrial Park Heavy Use Industrial Land

Strategy

Location: Kemerton

Status: Committed

Kemerton Industrial Park, located 17km north of Bunbury, is

the main strategic industrial area in the South West region and

the nearest regional heavy industrial site to Perth. It is designed

to supplement the Kwinana industrial area, only 90 minutes

away by road. The estate comprises 7,543ha of land, including

2,019ha of industrial core, 293ha support industry area and

5,231ha buffer areas. It is accessible to the Port of Bunbury

by road and is serviced by major road links to the metropolitan

area. Under the Heavy Use Industrial Land Strategy, the

Government is progressing Kemerton to project ready status

by completing environmental, heritage and planning approvals

for the estate. Work towards progressing approvals has

commenced and is anticipated to be completed in 2014/15, by

which time the structure plan and zoning adjustments will also

have been completed.

WA STATE GOVERNMENTBunbury Waterfront Stage 1

Location: Bunbury

Status: Completion

A funding contribution of $23.8 million from the State

Government covered development costs for the first stage of the


An artist’s impression shows how the proposed Bunbury Waterfront development could look once fully built.

The total value of building approvals in the South West

was $525 million in 2012/13. This represented a decrease

of 6.4 per cent from the previous year due to a fall in

non-residential building approvals. Residential approvals

increased by 8.3 per cent over the same period which is a

positive sign for construction in the region.

Bunbury Waterfront project, as well as the demolition and part

restoration of Bunbury’s old timber jetty. Stage one comprised

two development areas at Koombana North and Marlston North

and provides a mix of commercial, tourist and residential uses,

as well as improved public open space. Improvements to the

ski beach and foreshore offers pedestrians and cyclists better

access to the beach through to the neighbouring Marlston

Hill, stretches of grassed areas featuring barbecues and picnic

tables, and viewing areas overlooking picturesque Koombana

Bay.

CITY OF BUSSELTONForeshore Upgrades

Location: Busselton and Dunsborough

Status: Completed

Improvements to the Dunsborough Foreshore were completed

in February 2013. The works have resulted in improved

pedestrian links between the central business district and

the newly-revitalised foreshore. Other enhancements include

the completed Seymour Park featuring new children’s play

equipment, as well as landscaping and barbecue and picnic

facilities on the foreshore. In Busselton, improvements can

be seen along the foreshore, with new play equipment,

landscaping, barbecue facilities and a swim jetty making the

waterfront more attractive to locals and visitors alike. The

upgrades were helped along with $9.745 million in State

Government funding.

SARACEN PROPERTIESVasse Newtown

Location: Vasse


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

Cape Naturaliste College. The development will also include

extensive parks, sporting and recreational grounds. Construction

is about to commence on a village-style town centre.

SATTERLEY PROPERTY GROUPDalyellup Beach Development

Location: Dalyellup


Dalyellup Beach Development 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 DEVELOPERSTreendale Development

Location: Australind


Treendale Estate is located on the banks of the Brunswick

River, near Australind. The 1,200 residential lot estate 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. A new Coles supermarket is expected to open

in 2016.

Alan Cross from SWDC and Wayne Prangnell from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River at Surfers Point.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

BUNBURY REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRERegional Entertainment Centre Expansion

Location: Bunbury


The Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre’s current expansion

will see it become a major centre for cultural performances and

a focal point for business-related functions. The Centre is set

to be transformed into a state-of-the-art event and conference

facility with the construction of a 250-seat theatre, function

and meeting rooms, and an improved administration and foyer

space. The project, which has been allocated $7.47 million in

Royalties for Regions funding will deliver an economic boost to

the hospitality and leisure industry.


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSINGBunbury Affordable Housing

Location: Bunbury

Status Completion

The new housing complex on Victoria

Street in Bunbury has 37 single rooms for

men or women and caters for people with

disabilities. The units have been built on the

site of the former Yanget House and are run

in partnership with non-profit group Access

Housing. The complex includes office space,

commercial floor space and retail. The newly

built house has replaced the long-standing

Yanget House, which acted as support

accommodation for homeless men. The new

lodge doubles the capacity of the former

Yanget House.


DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHBusselton Health Campus

Location: Busselton


A brand new health campus is being built on the existing

hospital site at Mill Road. When complete, the Busselton Health

Campus will be a modern one-stop health care hub for the

community of Busselton and surrounding towns. The campus

will include a total of 64 overnight and 20 same-day beds

including a renal unit, two operating theatres, a procedure room

and an expanded Emergency Department. There will also be an

expanded medical imaging department and an ambulatory care

centre including community health, community mental health,

aged care, specialist outpatient consulting rooms and a dental

clinic. Construction is being undertaken by Doric Contractors

Pty Ltd and is expected to be completed in 2014.


ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL BUNBURYBunbury Cancer Centre Precinct

Location: Bunbury

Status: Completion

St John of God Hospital Bunbury officially opened its new

comprehensive cancer centre precinct at the South West Health

Campus in May 2013, resulting in greater choice, affordability

and access to cancer services. The presence of the two-storey,


The South West is a region of choice for many people,

thanks to a comprehensive array of community facilities

and services. Plans are underway to increase quality of

life in the region even further through new multi-million

projects such as the $118 million Busselton Health

Campus.

Artists impression of the new Busselton Health Campus. An artist’s impression of the Busselton Health Campus.

1450m2 centre means people now have access to cancer

services including chemotherapy, cancer consultant suites,

imaging and therapeutic services, onsite breast screening,

research and clinical trials, and facilities for cancer support

services and teaching facilities. The cancer centre is the result

of a $35.9 million expansion of the South West Health Campus

that has also involved the establishment of the South West

Radiation Oncology Service.


ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL BUNBURYSouth West Coronary Care Unit

Location: Bunbury

Status: Completion

Western Australia’s first regional coronary care unit has been

built at St John of God Bunbury Hospital. The $10 million

project, which received $5 million in Royalties for Regions

funding from the State Government delivers specialist cardiac

care to both public and private patients. The eight-bed coronary

care unit has its own ambulance entrance and the latest cardiac

and vascular angiography equipment. The completed facility

was officially launched in January 2013.


Joel McGuinness and Don Punch at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.

The new coronary care unit at St John of God Hospital Bunbury.

RETAIL & COMMERCIAL

SHIRE OF AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVERMargaret River Town Centre Improvements



Margaret River is known domestically and internationally as a

destination primarily for wine, food, beaches and landscapes.

It is a world-renowned brand for both the tourism and wine

markets. To enhance and expand the Margaret River brand and

facilitate economic growth and development, funding of almost

$1 million has been allocated for the investigation of longer term

strategies to upgrade the town centre. A redeveloped town

centre could result in increased retail expenditure as almost

one-third of retail goods and services expenditure in the town is

from visiting tourists. The upgrading of the town centre would

also improve the amenity and create an improved experience

for visitors and residents alike which is more in keeping with the

premium brand status of Margaret River as a destination and as

a lifestyle destination.

SHIRE OF COLLIECollie Town Centre Revitalisation

Location: Collie


Collie’s town centre will be transformed to ensure it is positioned

to support the area’s economic growth, especially as new

resources and manufacturing industries establish themselves.

The project itself will not only help service new employees

moving to the town but also boost local job opportunities over

the course of the redevelopment. The revitalisation of Collie’s

town centre builds on initial works already undertaken by the

Shire of Collie. A raft of improvements are planned or underway,

including four new town entrances to welcome tourists and

business people to the town. The revitalisation will also involve

creating a new central park straddling the railway to unify the

CBD as well as other town centre improvements. $11 million has

been allocated to this project which will also include rejuvination

works to the Collie River waterway.

SHIRE OF MANJIMUPManjimup Town Centre Revitalisation

Location: Manjimup


In order for Manjimup to realise its vision to expand the

agricultural industry and establish itself as a culinary food

destination, the centre will be rejuvenated with $5.7 million in

funding to upgrade the town centre and the iconic heritage

buildings. A new northern entrance to the town will be created

by making the Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park the new

entry statement. The precinct will also be upgraded to include

conference and function facilities, agricultural, historical and

cultural displays, an indigenous exhibition area, a community


Retail turnover in the South West was estimated at $1.8

billion in 2011/12, representing an increase of 9.6 per cent

from the previous year. The retail sector’s strong growth

trend over the past decade has been driven mainly by

population growth.

If you haven’t found out what’s been happening, it’s about time you did.

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MARGARET RIVER

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Over the past couple of years, three of our towns have been transforming into

S u p e r T o w n s

garden and recreational facilities. Adjacent to the Manjimup

Timber and Heritage Park, funds will be used to create an

‘investment ready’ town centre location for a high-quality

tourism accommodation facility provider. Brockman Street will

be upgraded to become a focal point of the town centre, with

a new town square created and integrated into the Manjin Park

precinct.

CITYGATE PROPERTIESEaton Town Centre Expansion

Location: Bunbury


Bunbury based developer Citygate Properties Pty Ltd has

commenced construction of a $65 million second stage

development of the Eaton Fair Shopping Centre into the Eaton

Town Centre. The development plans include a discount

store, a second supermarket, a cinema precinct with related

café and restaurant facilities, a town square, a civic precinct,

a commercial office precinct and a residential development

component. The expansion is set to make Eaton a major retail

centre and also give the rapidly growing area a town centre

which will become the focal point for the community.


WOOLWORTHSDalyellup Shopping Centre

Location: Dalyellup

Status: Under Construction

Construction has started on a new $30 million shopping centre

in Dalyellup. The new neighbourhood centre will include a

modern 4,200 sq m Woolworths Supermarket, 22 specialty

retailers and more than 300 car parking bays. The development

will create more than 380 local jobs including over 200 direct

and indirect construction jobs and more than 180 full-time, part-

time or casual local retail job opportunities. The new Dalyellup

shopping centre is expected to open in mid 2015.

The new Collie skate park forms part of the SuperTown of Collie’s town centre redevelopment.

The new SuperTowns-supported playground at Manjimup.

What’s happening at the SWDC

A free wireless internet service has

been officially launched in Bunbury,

giving the city a competitive edge in

the tourism market.

The Bunbury CBD Wireless Network,

which was developed and tested

over the past few years, is now being

actively promoted to visitors.

South West Development Commission

chief executive officer Don Punch said

the launch would help to get the word

out about what Bunbury had to offer.

“Not only do we hope the service

encourages people to stay in the town

centre longer and spend money at

local shops, but it’s also possible that

it will result in more visitors posting

pictures to social media sites of

themselves exploring Bunbury,” he

said.

“Photos posted on Twitter, Facebook

and Instagram of people in Koombana

Bay with the dolphins or enjoying

a meal at one of our many top

restaurants are great advertising for the

city.”

People can access free internet at hot

spots in the central business district,

including selected areas along Victoria

Street, as well as the Bunbury Library,

Chamber House, Graham Bricknell

Music Shell and Dolphin Discovery

Centre.

The free wi-fi service is a result of a

partnership between the Bunbury

Chamber of Commerce and Industries,

City of Bunbury and South West

Development Commission.

The network was built by CipherTel,

a locally-owned telecommunications

business which has sponsored

two wireless access points and will

maintain the service.

“Having been a driver of the project,

we are pleased visitors and locals

alike have access to a service that is

available in major cities around the

world,” Mr Punch said.

“This service gives us an edge in the

tourist market and is also handy for

residents.”

Free wi-fi gives Bunbury the edge

MEETING OF THE CREATIVE MINDS

A South West Development Commission-

sponsored conference got the creative juices

of attendees flowing when it was held in

Margaret River earlier this year.

Called the Emergence Creative Festival,

the “anti-conference” explored the future of

creativity and how it is driven by insight and

innovation.

Attendees of the three-day event heard

from high-profile speakers from Australia

and overseas, including Hollywood music

supervisor PJ Bloom, communications

strategist Carolyn Miller and independent

marketing consultant Eric Phu.

As well as providing inspiration, the event

also provided a platform for bringing ideas

to life.

In addition to presentations by guest

speakers, there was also an ideas generation

masterclass, pitching session, pop-up

recording studio and photography workshop.

The festival also included the launch of the

first ever Sounds of the South West album,

a compilation CD featuring tacks by local

musical artists.

The second annual Emergence Creative

Festival ran from February 18 to 21.

How we’re supporting the region’s industries

Marketing consultant Eric Phu provided some innovative examples of user-centered marketing at Emergence Creative Festival.

SWDC continues to help local businesses crack new markets

A local winery has become the latest

to benefit from the support of the


and secure a contract to export its

products.

Following a SWDC-assisted visit by a

buyer last year, Fraser Gallop Estate’s

wines are now being distributed in

Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.

It is the first time the Margaret River

winery has shipped to the potentially

lucrative China market, though its reds

and whites have for

some time enjoyed

success in Canada,

Germany, Indonesia

and the United

Kingdom.

“We’re particularly

excited about the

fact that the wines

will be sold to hotels

and restaurants in

China,” Fraser Gallop

Estate vigneron Nigel Gallop said.

SWDC chief executive officer Don

Punch said he was pleased the State

Government agency was able to help

create new market opportunities for

South West businesses.

“Linking the region’s businesses

with international buyers is one way

we work to help grow the region’s

economy and create jobs,” he said.

“When we get a match between a

business and a buyer, it’s a win for the

region.”

Mr Punch said the Commission

nurtured trade opportunities in a

number of ways including arranging

tours and sampling sessions for

visiting buyers, organising promotional

events in key emerging markets, and

facilitating sister city relationships.

“We encourage people who are

interested in exporting their products

to contact our TradeStart officer for

advice and assistance,” he said.

“And people who are intending to do

business with China are invited to

take up the help offered through our

Bunbury-Jiaxing Business Office.”

The South West Development

Commission, and its TradeStart and

Bunbury-Jiaxing Business offices, can

be contacted on 9792 2000.

The trial of a one gigabit internet

service in Bunbury has highlighted

the city’s potential as a hub for

creative and tech-based businesses.

Vue Group, which has a multi-million

dollar contract to co-produce three

animated feature films with China’s

largest animation studio, is already

benefiting from having access to

faster internet.

“It’s the difference between sending

files to China over, say, two days,

and sending them in a couple

of hours,” Vue Group managing

director Alan Lindsay said.

“It provides us with world-leading

technology and allows us to run our

business from a regional area.”

Made possible by Bunbury

telecommunications provider

CipherTel and international

telecommunications equipment

supplier Calix, the trial has been

praised by community leaders.

Bunbury Chamber of Commerce

and Industries representative

David Kerr said the faster internet

enabled by the new service

positioned Bunbury as the business

headquarters of the South West and

as an alternative business location

to Perth.

“It supports the status of Bunbury

as the regional capital second to

Perth and places us at the forefront

of opportunities driven by online

technologies,” he said.

South West Development

Commission chief executive officer

Don Punch said the development

highlighted the South West’s growth

as a hub for the creative and smart

industries.

“This is a terrific achievement that

not only increases Vue Group’s

competiveness in the global

marketplace but also places the

South West on the map as a base

for carrying out tech-driven work

such as animation,” he said.

CipherTel managing director

Anthony Frontino said the one

gigabit service made available in

Bunbury was groundbreaking.

“The new technology is based

on those being applied in the

USA particularly with regional

communities and we are working

with local stakeholders to extend the

services in the CBD,” he said.

SUPERFAST INTERNET TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS CITY’S POTENTIAL

Fraser Gallop owner Nigel Gallop and winemaker Clive Otto.


61 Victoria Street Bunbury WA 6230

PO Box 2000 Bunbury Western Australia 6231

Telephone +61 8 9792 2000

Facsimile +61 8 9791 3223

Email [email protected]

Web www.swdc.wa.gov.au

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