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Business View Australia - March-April 2016 27

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make it even more viable.”

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