The Iconic Scarborough project, which has now been approved by The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), will see 324 apartments and a 148-room hotel developed in Perth's popular beach suburb.

"In response to the MRA’s original comments around overdevelopment of the site, it has always been clear that height was not considered the central issue but more so the scale and configuration of the podium and the base of the towers," said in a previous statement.

"These elements are substantially reduced in size and impact and the public uses through the base of the building have been reorganised. Also, the appearance of more slender towers providing better view corridors sitting atop-of rather than blending-in with this significantly scaled back podium is proposed."

The revised proposal reduces site coverage to 72 per cent, down from 80 per cent together with overall car parking reduced from 834 to 750 bays.

The slimmer tower forms results in the total number of apartments being trimmed down from 345 to 324. Hotel accommodation has also been reduced from 159 rooms to 148 rooms.

"The Scarborough community has consistently shown us they are ready for this type of coastal development and we encourage people to participate in the public comment process."

"The development will stimulate the growth of local tourism, retail and hospitality sectors and assist Scarborough in achieving its true potential as one of Western Australia’s national and international iconic destinations."

Key project details include:

• 324 Apartments including 38 Affordable Housing Apartments
• 148 room minimum four star+ hotel
• 750 Car Parking Bays including 264 Public Car Bays (including an hour of free parking)
• 2,509 m2 Coastal Convention Centre
• Three level Public Observation Deck, Restaurant and Exhibition Space at the top of the west tower
• 3,502 m2 Retail Space focussing on a curated food and beverage offering
• WA Market Hall focussing on Western Australian produce
• WA Coastal Experience Centre showcasing the WA Coast from Esperance to Wyndham
• $450 million (GRV)
• 2,200 estimated construction jobs
• 4,000 daily visitors*
• $155 million economic contribution*
• 718 permanent jobs created*

*Approx

Click here to view the Iconic Scarborough official site.

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