The City of Bunbury, Western Australia

T he City of Bunbury is a thriving community in the South West region of Western Australia about 180 km south of Perth. Covering an area of 65.7 square kilometres, this vibrant coastal city has been dubbed the second capital of Western Australia. Bunbury is well known as a prime location for businesses, an active community for its residents and a popular destination for visitors. Recognizing and building on the importance of culture and creativity, Bunbury City Council has approved a Creative City Strategy to enhance its future as a dynamic modern city that values its history and heritage. Business View Oceania spoke with City of Bunbury Mayor, Gary Brennan; Gary Barbour, Director of Sustainable Communities; and CEO, Malcom Osborne about current and planned development projects, sustainability initiatives, and the city’s exciting outlook for the future. The following is an edited transcript of our conversation. BVO: Could you give us an economic and environmental overview of Bunbury? Mayor Brennan: “Our diversified economy is one of our great strengths. As the regional centre for South West WA, we have the regional health department facilities here, along with private hospitals, a university campus and a technical AT A GLANCE CITY OF BUNBURY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHAT: Coastal community; population approx. 35,000 WHERE: South West region of Western Australia WEBSITE: www.bunbury.wa.gov.au Bunbury, WESTERN AUSTRALIA The City of PROACTIVE POSITIVITY Courtesy of Jackie Chan Photography