At the Special Council Meeting on 1 August 2023, Wanneroo Council voted to proceed with negotiations for the development of an ecotourism, café and event space at the former Quinns Rocks Caravan Park site.
The negotiations have progressed and the proposed agreement for lease and ground lease at part of Lot 211 (2) Quinns Road, Mindarie was advertised by a notice under section 3.58 of the Local Government Act from 2 to 16 November 2023.
The proposed agreement for lease and ground lease for the redevelopment of the former Quinns Rocks Caravan Park will be discussed at the upcoming Wanneroo Council Briefing Session on Tuesday 5 December and at the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 12 December. Agenda details can be found on the City's Minutes and Agenda webpage.
Based on community feedback the City has negotiated the lease for the proposed development to include community access to:
Approximately 1,500m² of lawn and open space
Accessible café
Shaded outdoor seating.
Updated plans and elevations can be found in the 'Documents' section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click below for additional information about the proposed concept and answers to questions raised in submissions and public comments:
Wanneroo Council will consider the proposed Agreement for Lease and Lease at the 12 December Ordinary Council Meeting.
Date: 01/12/2023
August 2023 – Special Council Meeting
Wanneroo Council voted to proceed with negotiations for the development of an ecotourism, café and event space at the former Quinns Rocks Caravan Park site.
Date: 15/08/2023
June 2023 - Special Council Meeting
Results from community engagement consideration by Council.
Date: 15/06/2023
December 2022 – March 2023 – Community Engagement
Council requested feedback on the proposed concept as well as alternative ideas and preferred uses for the site.
Date: 25/01/2023
August – October 2021 - Expressions of Interest
To develop and operate a low impact and environmentally sensitive tourism accommodation at the site
Date: 15/09/2021
2020 - Business case identified two viable options for the site
Eco Retreat or Family Tourist Park.
Date: 15/05/2020
2019 – Potential developed listed in the City’s Tourism Plan 2019-2024
Date: 15/05/2019
2012 - Site investigations to determine the future use of the park
