The state government is undertaking a Registration of Interest (ROI) process to identify future land use options for a 1,608 hectare portion of its East Keralup landholding near Mandurah.
The ROI is an invitation for the private sector to submit concept proposals for a project that will lease, or partly lease portions of the site.
The site, located in the Shire of Murray, is about 10 kilometres north-east of Mandurah and 20 kilometres north-west of Pinjarra and is part of the rapidly developing Peel region.
The state government is keen to identify opportunities for passive and active recreational use of the site and wants to incorporate and maximise the area’s natural features including its topography, drainage corridors, wetlands and vegetation.
Housing Minister Peter Tinley said the land had a variety of potential uses.
“This site offers excellent potential to deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes that will benefit the local community, region and state for generations to come,” he said.
“In assessing the potential future uses of the site, the Department of Communities will consider opportunities to boost employment, stimulate the local economy, test innovative technologies and deliver development and infrastructure to meet the needs of government and the surrounding community.”
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Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan said would have a positive economic impact on the region.
“This parcel of land has great untapped potential, opening up opportunities for agricultural and other sensible development to create local jobs and industry,” she said.
“Environmental and land management requirements such as protecting and rehabilitating waterways and significant wetland areas, will guide future use of the site.
“We urge any parties interested in a significant development opportunity for the southern portion of East Keralup to submit a response.”
A wide range of development options and uses may be considered but they must be sensitive to the local ecology and environment.
Urban use or proposals for traditional in-ground agriculture will not be considered.
The invitation for submissions closes on February 1, 2019.
For more information, email east.keralup.future.use@housing.wa.gov.au or to view the ROI document, visit www.tenders.wa.gov.au.
