The new Koombana jetty was opened today by Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls, the jetty provides the infrastructure required for bigger boats to moor in Bay. “Previously there was no public jetty for bigger boats to moor against in Koombana Bay, limiting…
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Stories with a community focus
Sale of Lot 66 Ocean Drive Falls Through
Bunbury City Council’s plan to sell Lot 66 Ocean Drive as a location for hotel development has failed. The land was offered for sale on the proviso that the purchaser submit plans for a hotel development on the site, but…
Work Scheduled for East Dalyellup School
Work will start on construction of a new primary school at East Dalyellup in February 2012, Education Minister Liz Constable announced today. Dr Constable said the $14.7million school would be built on a 3.5 hectare previous farm site at Crystal…
Land Release for College Grove
The final 43 Lots of the College Grove development have been released at Woodcrest Rise. The release completes Stage 2 of the residential development, which abuts the planned ‘Preston River to Ocean Regional Park’. Under the College Grove ‘land…
Eelup Slip Lane Completed
Work on the Slip Lane at the notorious Eelup roundabout has been completed and the opening is scheduled for October 27, in time for the long weekend. It forms the first step in the roundabout’s $16million upgrade – Stage 1…
Tenders Called for Emergency Department Expansion
Tenders have been called this week for the two final stages of the $14.9million redevelopment of Bunbury Hospital Critical Care unit. Last week WA Health Minister Kim Hames said the tenders would be called for the second and third stages…
Iconic Event in Bunbury Kidstuff
Billed the Funtabulous Bunbury Kidsfest, a three day weekend for kids from age two to twelve is the product of community consultation for an iconic event for Bunbury several months ago. This was the idea which gained most support at…
Funding approved for Bunbury Waterfront Development
The approval of a $23.8million funding by the State Government has allowed work to progress on Stage 1 of the proposed Bunbury Waterfront development. The funding is expected to cover development costs for Stage 1, including $3.5million for the demolition…
Funds for Bunbury Boat Facilities
Bunbury has been the beneficiary of $235000 from the last round of the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) announced today by Transport Minister Troy Buswell, and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls. The RBFS has been boosted by $20m from the…
Southern Freeway Comfort Stops Mooted
Motorists who miss the convenience of stopping in Mandurah on their journey south will soon have their comforts provided by a service centre on Kwinana Freeway at Baldivis. It will have the capability of servicing traffic travelling in both directions.…