WHO will benefit? WHO foots the bill?

The concept is entirely funded by the private sector but it has very public benefits. For instance, the finished project would have a new 800 metre “north-facing” swimming beach, two protected family-safe beaches, a 3.2 kilometre public fishing platform, a new surf reef, new public boat launching ramps, a performing arts centre, two new primary schools, a network of pedestrian and cycle paths, a five-star-hotel and a convention centre.

Nick's Comment

My God, Perth is boring. I am a 27 year old male professional. I worked back late last night, then caught up with a friend for a meal in the city. There was nothing open. Dont get me wrong, I love a good pub meal and a pint, but after that, there was nothing to do. We ended up going home.

This new development provides us with the perfect opportunity to mix business with pleasure. How many companies will be fighting to have their offices in Freo over looking one on the more beautiful quays in the world? Imagine finishing work and heading down to that bustling board walk? What are we so afraid of, people making noise? Gee, come on Perth, welcome to 2008 and live a little.