The Project Design

The redevelopment of Walmanyjun/Cable Beach Foreshore will transform this tourism asset into a globally recognised waterfront precinct.

KEY PRECINCTS

Stage 2 (Nothern precinct)
Stage 2&3 (Central precinct)
Stage 1 (Southern precinct)

Precincts

There are 3 precincts recognised across the project. The Southern precinct is the subject of Stage 1 works, with construction underway. Stages 2 and 3 are the Central and Northern precincts, and they are awaiting confirmation of additional funding to commence construction in 2025.

Project Delivery and Consultation

The Shire of Broome is leading the delivery of this project, building on the successful completion of the Town Beach and Chinatown projects. Josh Byrne & Associates led the detailed design of the project, which was completed from 2021 to 2023.

A Community and Stakeholder Reference Group was established to act as a conduit to the community and provide input during the detailed design phase.

The Walmanyjun/Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Community Engagement Evaluation Report summarises this extensive process and the outcomes.

Funding

A total of $50 million is required to complete this redevelopment. Of this amount, the Shire of Broome committed $4.5 million in addition to $351,000 for the new Broome Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). The SLSC is a $4,060,000 million project to upgrade this Shire of Broome asset and was successfully delivered in June 2023 

The Shire has successfully applied for a number of grants, with Stage 1's $12 million cost being fully funded. Stage 1 grants include:

  • $6 million Federal Government Building Better Regions Fund
  • $3.85 million Federal Government grant under the Protecting Australian Communities program
  • $170k Department of Communities - Changing Places Grant
  • $1 million Lotterwest grant funding*

Funding for Stages 2 & 3 includes:

* The Lotterywest Stage 1 and Stage 3 grants were make up $6 million in funding announced in June 2023.

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