Riding the wave

From the development of brownfields sites in prime coastal locations to new regional hubs on the city fringes, LandCorp is ensuring Western Australia is well positioned for the future

A new bus and train interchange is a apartment, architecture, city, downtown, elevation, home, metropolitan area, mixed use, neighbourhood, real estate, residential area, sky, suburb, town, urban area, urban design, teal — A new bus and train interchange is a vital component of the city plan for Cockburn Central.

A new bus and train interchange is a architecture, car, city, downtown, metropolis, metropolitan area, mixed use, neighbourhood, residential area, sky, transport, urban area, teal

Aerial shot of South Beach in Western Australia aerial photography, area, bird's eye view, city, land lot, metropolitan area, suburb, urban design, gray

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed city, mixed use, neighbourhood, property, real estate, residential area, resort, town, town square, tree, urban design, white

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed city, metropolitan area, mixed use, neighbourhood, real estate, residential area, sky, suburb, town, urban area, teal, white

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed bird's eye view, land lot, metropolitan area, mixed use, real estate, residential area, suburb, urban design, white, teal

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed architecture, mixed use, real estate, residential area, urban design, black

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed apartment, architecture, building, commercial building, condominium, elevation, facade, home, house, metropolitan area, mixed use, neighbourhood, property, real estate, residential area, suburb, urban design, teal

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed city, condominium, downtown, family car, house, metropolitan area, mixed use, neighbourhood, property, real estate, residential area, road, sky, street, suburb, town, teal, black

View of the Mandurah Ocean Marina which was cloud, dawn, dock, evening, morning, real estate, reflection, residential area, sky, sunset, water, white

Artist's impression of the new developments being developed dock, fixed link, marina, port, sky, water transportation, waterway, black

A new bus and train interchange is a architecture, evening, metropolitan area, public transport, rail transport, rapid transit, residential area, sky, track, train, train station, transport, urban area, vehicle

In less than a decade city planning has changed dramatically. No longer are cities allowed to simply sprawl at will. Rather, developments are planned with the future in mind, and with sustainable design a key driver.

Perth, the gateway to Western Australia, is setting a benchmark for its innovative solutions to urban development and renewal. And leading the charge is LandCorp, the Western Australian Government's land and property development agent.

With its focus on sustainable development across the state, LandCorp's work is aimed at securing economic and social prosperity for all Western Australians. This means every project is planned to provide social, environmental and economic benefits. Residential developments, for example, do not just provide a house on a piece of land. Each property forms part of a wider community development that caters to a wide range of lifestyles and housing requirements.

Mandurah Ocean Marina, which features on these pages, is a prime example. The development, which has already won nine state and national awards, was a joint project involving LandCorp, the Peel Development Commission, City of Mandurah, Department for Planning and Infrastructure, and the Mandurah Chamber of Commerce.

The completion of the project brings to fruition a 30-year vision for a world-class marina that would provide a lively mix of tourist, retail and residential developments, along with facilities for professional and recreational fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Mandurah Ocean Marina has transformed 40ha of under-utilised Crown land and 20ha of water at Dolphin Pool. The project entailed the construction of an earthen bund, and the drainage of the existing Dolphin Pool area. LandCorp worked closely with the Department of Fisheries to successfully relocate more than 10,000 fish and crabs, and create a new nesting site for migratory fairy terns.

View of the Carnarvon doreshore in Gascoyne which apartment, area, asphalt, building, estate, facade, home, house, neighbourhood, property, real estate, residential area, road surface, sky, suburb, gray — View of the Carnarvon doreshore in Gascoyne which has been transformed by the development of the canal styled NorthWater residential precinct.

The completed marina comprises two main areas North Harbour and South Harbour which are linked by a pedestrian bridge. The North Harbour includes the main marina, a resort hotel, Dolphin Quay, shopping and leisure facilities. The South Harbour features new homes built along Venetian-style canals, islands and waterways. South Harbour also has its own mini-marina, retail and entertainment facilities.

Story by: Trendsideas

17 Mar, 2009

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