Construction of two new finger jetties
Upgrade of the existing boat ramp
Reconfiguration and upgrade of the southern car park and construction of the northern car park.
Project overview
Ridley Place is a focal point for the Australind Community, where our community hub of shopping centre, library and businesses meets the sparkling waters of the Leschenault Estuary.
Local and tourists alike visit the Ridley Place Foreshore every day for views across the peninsula, walking, running, cycling, or relaxing with the kids at Karragarup Play Space. It is home to two accessible boat ramp jetties and a car park.
In August 2014, Council endorsed a Ridley Place Foreshore Master Plan, a living document to guide upgrades and redevelopment of the area, with the ultimate goal of the development of a café or restaurant on the waterfront.
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Timeline
Since 2014, progress on the masterplan has included the following steps to implement Council’s decision:
Completed
2015-2017
Stage 1
Completed
2018-2019
Stage 2
Upgrade of Old Coast Road to provide a safe crossing point into the reserve including improved streetscape
Completed
2019-2020
Stage 3
Installation of Karragarup Play Space
Planning/Investigation for Kiosk/Toilet/Restaurant facility
Development of updated Master Plan
Planning/Investigation for Kiosk/Toilet/Restaurant facility
Development of updated Master Plan
Completed
2022-2024
Stage 4
Development of updated Master Plan
Community consultation and stakeholder meetings
Development of a Coastal Hazard Risk Mapping and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for the site
Submitted a Business Case to the Minister for Planning Lands and Heritage for development of a café/restaurant
Community consultation and stakeholder meetings
Development of a Coastal Hazard Risk Mapping and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for the site
Submitted a Business Case to the Minister for Planning Lands and Heritage for development of a café/restaurant
In progress
2025-2026
Stage 5
Noted update report on the Ridley Place Foreshore Redevelopment project and future stages
Authorised expenditure allocation of $40,000 to fund the survey for the Ridley Place Cafe/Restaurant lease area and detailed site works design and costings
Authorised the Chief Executive Officer to undertake initial consultation and market research with the commercial sector and local businesses to gauge the level of interest in operating a Cafe/Restaurant on the subject site
Explored opportunities to acquire additional funding for provision of the necessary siteworks and potential design and construction of the Cafe/Restaurant building
The lease area has been surveyed and agreed by DPLH
Coastal protection and building measures have been agreed with DPLH and Department of Transport to ensure protection of erosion and flooding
The Shire are currently awaiting a Draft Lease from DPLH for a 30-year term (provision for extension) for the site, to allow a commercial lease
There has to date been strong interest from the commercial sector and local business in this project.
Authorised expenditure allocation of $40,000 to fund the survey for the Ridley Place Cafe/Restaurant lease area and detailed site works design and costings
Authorised the Chief Executive Officer to undertake initial consultation and market research with the commercial sector and local businesses to gauge the level of interest in operating a Cafe/Restaurant on the subject site
Explored opportunities to acquire additional funding for provision of the necessary siteworks and potential design and construction of the Cafe/Restaurant building
The lease area has been surveyed and agreed by DPLH
Coastal protection and building measures have been agreed with DPLH and Department of Transport to ensure protection of erosion and flooding
The Shire are currently awaiting a Draft Lease from DPLH for a 30-year term (provision for extension) for the site, to allow a commercial lease
There has to date been strong interest from the commercial sector and local business in this project.
View the updated Ridley Place Foreshore Master Plan.
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