From classroom to coast: student art unveiled at Ocean Reef Marina
This month, 40 talented Year 11 students from Ocean Reef Senior High School helped unveil their own ocean-themed artwork now featured along the footpath to the breakwaters at Ocean Reef Marina.
The project began in 2024 after a visit to the school sparked a creative collaboration, giving students a real-world opportunity to leave their mark on the precinct.
There was plenty of pride and excitement on the day — with students and parents already looking forward to more ways they can help shape the future of the marina.
With the cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to head down to the marina and check-out the artwork. You’ll find the decals along the path next to the boat ramps!
Click here to watch a video featuring the students and their artwork.
Safeguarding the coast: Marine Rescue Whitfords
Every journey on the water begins with peace of mind and that starts with community. For decades, Marine Rescue Whitfords (MRW) has helped keep our coastline safe, supporting local boaters and responding when it matters most.
As Ocean Reef Marina evolves into one of WA’s most exciting coastal communities, we’re proud to welcome a new MRWand Marina Manager building – purpose built to support their vital work for years to come. We caught up with some of the MRW volunteers recently to find out more about their work. Check out the video reel here.
Landscaping works to begin this winter
As the visionary landscape architect from UDLA, Shea is bringing the natural beauty of the coast to life — designing spaces that blend seamlessly with the shoreline and enrich everyday living.
Think native flora, expansive parklands, and inviting spaces designed for connection, relaxation and exploration.
With a strong focus on sustainability and resilience, every plant is handpicked to thrive by the sea — supporting local biodiversity and creating a lush, low-impact environment.
From shady lawns to breezy seaside strolls, the future of outdoor living at Ocean Reef Marina begins to take shape this winter. Check out this video we did with Shea to learn more about the landscaping plans.
Stage 1 works update
Work is well underway at Ocean Reef Marina with major milestones being reached across the Stage 1 site, delivered by Georgiou Group.
New access roads, carparks, underground services and street lighting are taking shape, while installation of some of Perth’s longest boat ramp jetties is progressing fast.
ORSSC and MRW construction update
Construction of a new 100-metre jetty along the southern breakwater is also underway, providing future kayak launching and temporary boat docking. Here’s a list of the works commencing soon:
- Construction of new access from Hodges Drive roundabout is ongoing with kerb and hardscape being installed
- Road pavement works are progressing internally to create the Stage 1 road network
- Public carparking to access future amenities is ongoing
- Streetlight poles are being installed in the boat trailer carpark and future public carpark
- Underground services installation site wide is progressing well
- Energisation to the new underground power supply will commence followed by removal of overhead power lines along Boat Harbour Quays
- New jetty installation is progressing at the boat ramps to provide 8 of the longest jetties in Perth metro area. They will be 24m longer than the existing ones, providing extra space for launching and retrieving vessels)
Check out this reel to see it all coming together. And if you’re after more detailed information on the current construction works, please check out our latest Construction Update here.
Construction of the new Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club (ORSSC) and Marine Rescue Whitfords (MRW)/ Marina Manager buildings is moving ahead steadily.
Over the next month, key works include tiling, cladding, window and door installation, and internal fit-outs across both buildings. The new MRW mast is now in place, and with scaffolding coming down over the coming weeks, the buildings are starting to take shape. Here’s a list of what’s happening over the next month:
ORSSC building
- Tiling to the ground floor wet areas
- Perimeter scaffold removal
- Gyprock to first floor walls and ceilings
- Installation of aluminium doors and windows
- Installation of metal deck roof to the balcony canopy
- Continuation of external cladding and painting
- Cabinetry installation to the ground floor
MRW and Marina Manager building
- Gyprock to first floor stud walls
- Screeding (leveling and smoothing the floors) and waterproofing to wet areas
- Installation of aluminium doors and windows
- Continuation of external cladding
Take a look at the construction progress made over the summer period below!
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