FAQs

Parking for residents, workers and visitors will be accommodated through the development within public areas and future buildings and caters for long term demand, based on traffic modelling. Parking will be managed to ensure pedestrian, cycling and vehicle networks, and parking allocation remains adequate for the development over time. Underground/basement parking will be permitted in certain areas and may be considered by developers as part of future development sites.

The coastal pool will be constructed using a combination of fixed and floating jetties, designed to enable the marina ocean water to continuously flow through. While this will be ocean water, the pool area will also be monitored and maintained to ensure contained water remains suitable for frequent public use.

Specialist universal access consultants have ensured the design meets best-practice accessibility standards across public areas, with plans to include accessible features in play spaces, furniture, and bathroom/changeroom facilities. The fishability platform is being specifically designed to provide safe and inclusive fishing opportunities for people of all abilities, including those with disabilities or limited mobility.

Yes, an accessible fishing platform has been planned for the northern breakwater, in consultation with Fishability. It is scheduled to be built as part of Stage 3 construction in approximately 2027, with detailed design work to ensure safe access and integration with surrounding infrastructure to be completed in collaboration with Fishability.

DevelopmentWA is providing water runoff infrastructure in the new de-rigging bays to support future washdown services. It is intended that these services will be managed by a commercial operator under a sustainable, fee-for-service arrangement—similar to a local car wash. This will ensure proper water waste management and reduce water wastage. The Department of Transport is transitioning its facilities to similar sustainable arrangements.

The 65ha precinct will create a world-class destination featuring waterfront cafes and restaurants, a protected family beach, enhanced walkability and 5ha of open space for the community. Residential areas will be thoughtfully separated from marine services, and 12,000sqm of retail and commercial space will help attract visitors from near and far. The development is set to deliver 8,600 jobs during construction and more than 900 ongoing positions.

The marina will offer a range of boat pens capable of accommodating superyachts through to smaller vessels, as well as a marine services area capable of accommodating convenient boat stackers for storage. Eight boat ramps will maintain the previous capacity, with an improved layout and increased boat trailer parking which will enable more efficient access during peak periods.

Designed as a vibrant destination for locals and tourists alike, the precinct offers an array of public amenities, including landscaped open spaces, parks, event and community areas, public walkways, a waterfront promenade, plazas, a protected public beach, and a free-to-access coastal pool. With 5 hectares of community open space there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The precinct will feature approximately 1,000 dwellings, ranging from apartments to single residential homes and mixed-use developments. Adding to its appeal, it will also host significant retail and commercial spaces totalling 12,000 sqm—equivalent to three-quarters the size of Optus Stadium—making it a dynamic hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Community input has guided development since inception. Following extensive community feedback gathered through the City of Joondalup, the Ocean Reef Marina concept plan ensures the marina is appropriate to its location, aligns with community preferences, demonstrates environmental responsibility and maintains financial sustainability.  

The precinct Design Guidelines help provide a clear guide for design consultants and construction contractors at Ocean Reef Marina. Quality standards must meet or exceed State Planning Policy requirements, incorporating Green Star rated buildings for environmental sustainability. This approach is standard across most DevelopmentWA projects, with Montario Quarter serving as an excellent example of a development that has successfully met these standards and requirements. These guidelines, alongside the Improvement Scheme, ensure high-quality built form and sustainable design across residential, mixed use and marine enterprise precincts. The design guidelines demonstrate how exceptional development standards will be achieved through a separate approval process following the Gazettal of the Improvement Scheme in December 2019. You can review them here.    

Ocean Reef Marina will become a world class destination for the City of Joondalup community and visitors. Future buildings will vary in height and purpose, creating vibrant spaces while being sensitive to the visual impact on the existing community. The mixed-use precinct’s nine-storey building footprint has been reduced following earlier community consultation. Buildings will be positioned to work with natural contours, with taller structures placed in lower areas to minimise impact. The residential precinct typically features two to three storeys for single dwellings, with select areas reaching up to six storeys in height. Views for existing residents remain largely protected by existing dunes, vegetation and adjacent development.

No. Residential home numbers remain unchanged from 2018 community presentations, while approximately 12,000sqm of retail and commercial space will be maintained. This area will feature food and beverage options, special events, and specialty retail, as well as a small supermarket for convenience goods. In addition to traditional marine services, the Marine Enterprise Precinct has the opportunity to accommodate maritime-related education, training and small-scale research uses, complementing the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club, Marine Rescue Whitfords, boating, fishing and other marina recreational activities.

No. With residential and retail space unchanged, traffic patterns match previous planning. Hodges Drive’s central access serves recreational, retail and commercial activities, as well as the mixed-use precinct. Northern access primarily serves the new residential neighbourhood, while the southern access via the realigned Boat Harbour Quays supports boat launching and marina enterprise activities. Higher density buildings will incorporate appropriate parking for residents, staff and visitors within the site footprint. Current Stage 1 works being undertaken by Georgiou Group, follow detailed traffic management plans, while the Improvement Scheme guides future pedestrian, cycling and vehicle networks.

Views from Ocean Reef Road and nearby residential properties will change as a result of the development of the marina and the new breakwaters, built to improve boating safety. However, strategic placement of development in lower-lying areas of the site limits taller buildings’ visual impact. The Improvement Scheme controls maximum heights, while the Design Guidelines respond appropriately to the future character of the precinct while retaining views where possible from existing Ocean Reef suburban development.

Children will enjoy the Beach Playground, a space that celebrates the region’s maritime heritage with a lobster, boats and waves play elements. The lobster was chosen as it spoke to both Noongar and settler culture of hunting and eating lobster. It is one of the most iconic WA marine species – and it’s a fun shape! The playground has been designed to ensure play elements for all children, with practical amenities such as change rooms, toilets and shaded seating. It will be centrally located within the beach park and close to the coastal pool and future shops and restaurants.

The new boat ramps will include 8 lanes—the most in the metropolitan area—and will be the longest ramps in Perth, making launching easier and more accessible. A 100-metre stationary jetty will allow boats to be tied up safely, and smart boat ramp technology is also planned for future implementation.