City looks at marina waterways role

The City of Rockingham may accept an offer to formally manage waterways associated with the proposed Mangles Bay Marina development, according to a report to go before full council this week.

City of Rockingham officials stated the local government had been formally approached by developer Cedar Woods to request the City assume the role of waterways manager.

While nothing has yet been decided, WA Planning Commission policies outline this is usually the most appropriate course of action.

At Tuesday's full council meeting, councillors will vote on whether to endorse the contents of a submission to be submitted to the WAPC in response to the proposed amendment.

As well as deciding on whether it will assume the role of waterways manager, the City is expected to raise concerns about proposed coastal setbacks associated with the project and the impact of the development on the existing road network.

Shoalwater resident James Mumme last week implored members of the City's planning and engineering services committee to consider asking the WAPC for more time to put together a submission.

WAPC submissions close on Friday, November 13.

It is not yet known when the local structure plan will become available to the wider public.