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With a price tag close to $50 million,
Newman has worked closely with
the State and Federal Government
to ensure all the costs were met in a
timely manner.
Tourism
Mandurah has a history and
dedication towards attracting tourists
to the city. With a tourism team
focusing on attracting and branding
the city and region (the Mandurah
and Peel Tourism Organisation) there
has been a significant increase in the
number of people coming to the city.
In 2018, the city will be hosting the
Police and Services Games, in which
more than 2000 participants will be
taking part.
The Council is actively targeting
these types of events to bolster
tourism while still recognising the
strong drawcard of historical events
which take place.
One recognisable event is the local
Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest,
which takes place in the second
week of March and attracts crowds
upwards of 100,000. Summer events
also attract sizeable numbers, with
more than 20,000 people turning up
for the Community Christmas Pageant
and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The Stretch Arts Festival is also well-
established community event.
Eastern Foreshore
Redevelopment
Being such an iconic part of the city’s
tourist appeal, the Council is starting
a redevelopment of the Eastern
Foreshore, which has currently
outlived its viability in terms of space
and appeal.
The $12.5 million project will see
the existing seawall replaced along
with further redevelopment of the
foreshore subsequent to it, providing a
more contemporary space for people
of all ages and abilities.
Director of Works and Services - Allan
Claydon says the project received