UPDATE 1.23pm: 3 Oceans director Dyno Zhang says the revised development will have a greater focus on tourism.
He described the mediation process as “collaborative and productive” and said they had worked hard to address Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority concerns.
“The overall size of the project has been reduced with the revised design seeing slender towers and additional landscaped public space,” he said.
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READ NOW“We are pleased to announce that the refreshed proposal will have a greater focus on tourism with plans for an interactive WA coastal experience centre to feature prominently in the development.”
“The Scarborough community has made it clear they are ready for a significant transformation on this site.
“With new tourism, commercial and living options along with meeting places, public art and other attractions, Iconic Scarborough will deliver just that.”
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Developer 3 Oceans has submitted revised plans for its ‘Iconic Scarborough’ hotel and apartment buildings following mediation with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
The authority refused its original application in December but it was referred to the State Administrative Tribunal.
It previously proposed 43-storey and 35-storey buildings but the shorter tower is now planned for 38 storeys.
Premier Mark McGowan gave his support to the development, saying it was “the sort of thing we need”.
“I’m excited by the development; it’s jobs, jobs, jobs, life, excitement, vitality, more people here to enjoy and experience restaurants and cafes,” he said.
“I’d like to see it happen.”
The towers would comprise a 148-room hotel, 324 apartments and 750-bay carpark, which includes public parking.
The first two floors are for retail and hospitality businesses while the ground floor would be used for a central plaza and market hall.
It would also feature a convention centre and a restaurant or bar and exhibition space on the top four floors.
Acting chief executive Sean Henriques said the authority would assess the plans, with the first stage of the process to seek public comment and stakeholder feedback.
“The application will be assessed against the Scarborough Design Guidelines, expert design review panel evaluation and stakeholder and community feedback,” he said.
“Previous public submissions for applicants on this site will not be considered so it is important that those who wish to have their views counted make a new and separate written submission.”
A recommendation will be made to the Scarborough Land Redevelopment Committee before final determination by the authority board.
It has made changes to its planning processes and meeting agendas and minutes will be made public.
The proposed plans will be available at www.mra.wa.gov.au from March 24 and comments can be made until April 14.
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