- $100 million transformation of Scarborough foreshore opens to the public
- Key WA attraction to boost the local economy and help create more local jobs
- New destination ready to welcome national surf lifesaving championships
- Growing investment and development interest in Scarborough
The brand new Scarborough Beach foreshore opened today, boasting international skate facilities, play space, public amenities and new job opportunities along the foreshore.
The $100 million development features the new Transit Hub, Scarborough Beach Pool, the popular Sunset Hill and changes to parking and roads to make the area more pedestrian friendly, and improve connections between foreshore businesses and the ocean.
In a nod to Scarborough's cultural heritage, the famous Snake Pit returns and will be a popular attraction providing recreation facilities for all ages and abilities, including a 12-foot, competition-grade skate bowl for local use, events and global competitions.
A new playground and play space for families visiting the Scarborough Beach foreshore also forms part of the redevelopment.
The State Government, through Lotterywest, contributed $1.47 million to the play space which is inspired by the connection to the Noongar culture and the beach environment, and incorporates climbing structures, swings, slides and other unique play components.
The new beachfront will be on show to thousands of interstate and regional visitors next month when the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships return to Scarborough.
Final construction and fit-out of the new $5 million Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club facility will continue after the championships and will be completed later this year.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"Scarborough Beach has always been popular with Western Australians and tourists, and this transformation is sure to rival other beaches around Australia as one of the country's top tourism destinations.
"Tourism is an important economic driver for our State and providing quality tourist experiences is important in attracting world-class events to Perth and facilitate ongoing investment and development.
"Living in Rockingham, I know firsthand what wonderful benefits beachfront and coastal developments provide. The newly refreshed Scarborough foreshore will help attract more residents and visitors to the area."
Comments attributed to Planning Minister Rita Saffioti:
"These latest improvements have made one of WA's most iconic beaches even better.
"The changes to the precinct have created an attractive, family-friendly atmosphere and I hope the many thousands of visitors through this area over the coming weeks enjoy these great new facilities.
"The $100 million investment by the State Government and City of Stirling has transitioned Scarborough into a more contemporary beach destination, creating a strong foundation for future investment and development by the private sector."
Premier's office - 6552 5000
Planning Minister's office - 6552 5500
