Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment
The Cable Beach Foreshore Master Plan (CBFMP) was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 19 October 2017 and a Business Case was completed in May 2020.
The purpose of the CBFMP was to provide a long-term vision for the Cable Beach foreshore area and to be used as a tool to facilitate investment in community infrastructure through municipal funds, grants and public and private partnerships.
The CBFMP considered, in greater detail, the concept designs that formed part of the Cable Beach Development Strategy (2016), and provided a long-term vision for the Cable Beach Foreshore area.
Improvements set out in the Master Plan include reconfiguring the car park to create a new beach park; creation of a new entry plaza and an upgraded entry with public art, entry statement, garden bed and tree planting; increased ocean views from the site; universal access across the foreshore area; and a the potential for a buried seawall to manage coastal erosion. A copy of the adopted Cable Beach Foreshore Master Plan can be found by accessing the link below.
The Cable Beach Master Plan was the guiding document for the detailed design phase of the Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Project.
The Detailed Design proccess is nearing completion and construction of Stage 1 is expected to start in August or September 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will the Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment consist of?
The redevelopment of Cable Beach Foreshore will transition one of Broome’s high-quality natural assets into a global drawcard. The Council has endorsed a Master Plan, which was completed in 2017, and a Business Case, which was completed in May 2020.
The project explored many open design components including a new promenade, an amphitheatre upgrade and activation spaces. Other features include the renovation of the Broome Surf Lifesaving Club, upgrade of the Cable Beach car park and the provision of new access options to the beach.
The redevelopment will offer additional commercial opportunities and would link together some of the town’s major tourism, cultural and leisure attractions.
Why is this a major focus for the Shire?
In recent years the Shire has invested significant funds and channelled major energy to see positive infrastructure improvements at Town Beach and in Chinatown. It makes sense that Cable Beach would be the next precinct in line to be refreshed.
The project is a major focus for the Shire because the upgrades will prove to be a major asset for Broome, attract more visitors to our region and provide the community with improved spaces in the Cable Beach area, including an iconic waterplay area and event space.
The Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment is a $50 million project, with the Shire already committing over $1 million.
What stage is the project at?
The project’s Business Case has been completed and the Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment is a shovel-ready project that the Shire hopes will attract Government funding. The Shire has commenced lobbying efforts with the State and Federal Governments.
The project was included in the 3-Year Broome COVID-19 Recovery Plan, which has been collated by the Shire and our Broome stakeholders to stimulate the local economy. More information and the plan can be viewed here.
The Shire Council endorsed the 2021-22 Budget at the June 2021 Ordinary Meeting of Council, which includes a funding commitment of $867,815 towards the detailed design phase of the project.
Josh Byrne & Associates were selected as the preferred contractor to complete detailed design at the June 2021 Ordinary Meeting of Council. A Community Engagement Plan was endorsed at the September 2021 Ordinary Meeting of Council, while a Community and Stakeholder Reference Group endorsed at the November 2021 Council meeting. The Detailed Design proccess is nearing completion and construction of Stage 1 is expected to start in August or September 2023.
Community consultation was undertaken in March 2022 and feedback on a 50% concept design was received.
What coastal protection measures are being undertaken ahead of the project?
As part of the detailed design process, a number of technical investigations have been undertaken to further understand the design considerations required for the protection options at Cable Beach. These investigations include an analysis of a buried rock revetment wall and sand nourishment.
The technical investigations identified ‘sand nourishment’ as the preferred coastal protection approach for the dune system in front of Zanders and the Surf Club on the basis that it would result in a more natural coastal protection approach whilst also providing a reasonable risk profile.
In the northern section of the foreshore, where the beach access and drainage outlet are located, the investigations found that the most suitable protection would be an exposed rock revetment. Key factors that influenced this recommendation included data obtained through wave modelling that identified localised wave run-up in the northern amphitheatre section, and the presence of existing coastal protection structures (gabions) and the need to provide and protect beach access and drainage structures.
The recommended coastal protection options were endorsed by Council at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 24 February 2022.
Where can I learn more?
The Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment project has its own website - click here.
Media on the project:
New coastal protection measures endorsed for Cable Beach foreshore (25 June 2021)
Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment design consultant appointed (9 September 2021)
Shire welcome $6 million Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment funds (11 October 2021)
Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment project seeking community input (12 October 2021)
Council endorses coastal protection measures for Cable Beach foreshore (10 March 2022)
Preliminary plans revealed for Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment (10 March 2022)