Advocacy and investment

The next step for the City is to work with the State Government transport portfolio to progressively deliver improvements along the RCCTS route. Overtime, this will support the transition of the existing bus route into a high frequency, mid-tier public transport route.

The Rockingham Strategic Centre (RSC) has been planned to support a range of transport options. Underpinned by the RCCTS, improvements to public transport connections and service frequency  are intended to drive a step change of public transport use within the centre.

The RCCTS will strengthen public transport connectivity between RSC and the Perth-Mandurah Train Line, helping to improve access across the wider region. Increasing  public transport use by 15% for local trips is an aspiration of the City’s Local Planning Strategy.

Active and emerging transport options also play an important tole. Cycling / Walking / E-Ridable (such as shared bikes and e-scooters) provide flexible one-way travel options, and particularly when e-bikes are available, can help reduce much lower ‘car driver trips’ for short distance travel.

The approved route of the RCCTS is operated within a shared and partially dedicated transport corridor which starts and ends at the Rockingham Train Station, connecting the City Centre and Rockingham beachfront.

The 'City Centre Transit System' document seeks to promote Rockingham by demonstrating the relationship between the approved planning framework and the transit route. It highlights how co-ordinated public and private sector investment in development and infrastructure projects can deliver economic benefits, employment opportunities and social benefits for the City's residents.

Wanliss Street Marina

The Recreational Boating Facilities Study Review 2019, identifies Rockingham as having the second largest amount of vessel registrations, accounting for approximately 10.3% of total registered vessels within the Perth Metropolitan area.

As the only new marina identified by the Department of Transport to be constructed in the south metropolitan area, the proposed Wanliss Street Marina is considered critical to meeting both current and future demand of recreational boating facilities.

Community consultation undertaken on two separate occassions demonstrated strong public support for a marina located at the end of Wanliss Street and would provide a catalyst for development opportunities within the Centre.

The City’s Strategic Community Plan 2023-2033 identifies an objective to create vibrant coastal foreshores. The marina and its complemented land uses would directly support this objective. The City Centre Plan encourages significant development potential to create a vibrant destination in proximity to the marina footprint.

In addition, the City’s Coastal Facilities Strategy 2021-2025 identifies the development of a marina as the highest coastal infrastructure priority for boat owners, and second highest priority identified by residents surveyed.

Rockingham Foreshore Activity Node (Emerald Park)

The Rockingham Foreshore is a key community asset. It attracts a large number of visitors annually and provides spaces for a wide range of recreational activities and events. While the foreshore currently provides facilities for younger children, there is limited provision for older children and young people. 

The City is committed to include a youth activity space, co-located with other amenities to provide a recreational space for all ages.

Subject to further community engagement and detailed design, works are proposed to commence from the 2025-2026 financial year to enhance Emerald Park and may include:

• A skate park
• new upgraded play areas
• Outdoor exercise equipment
• Shade shelters and seating
• informal recreation spaces such as picnic areas.