Coodanup Foreshore Upgrade

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City built in nature, not on nature, our foreshores play an important role in supporting our community to gather, play, and connect with nature…

The City has completed a Master Plan for Coodanup Foreshore to help maximise this connection between our people and our environment along this key foreshore area.

Thank you for your interest in the project. Staff have reviewed your feedback and are now completing a final design before construction begins.

View a summary of feedback provided in the Stage 3 Consultation Report.

If you have any further questions or comments visit the forum below or contact us


City built in nature, not on nature, our foreshores play an important role in supporting our community to gather, play, and connect with nature…

The City has completed a Master Plan for Coodanup Foreshore to help maximise this connection between our people and our environment along this key foreshore area.

Thank you for your interest in the project. Staff have reviewed your feedback and are now completing a final design before construction begins.

View a summary of feedback provided in the Stage 3 Consultation Report.

If you have any further questions or comments visit the forum below or contact us at 9550 3777 or council@mandurah.wa.gov.au


How has the design been created?

Our foreshore areas provide important spaces to connect with the waterways which define our meeting place of the heart. Improving our facilities and amenities and nurturing the natural environment in these spaces ensures the whole community can enjoy the space.


Community feedback has been a key part of the design process to-date with community consultation completed during the development of the initial master plan.

The desire to retain the foreshore’s existing character was made clear during consultation and in response to this, the upgrade focuses on four key areas of improvement:


Feedback on the Stage 3 Concept Design emphasised the importance of these areas of improvement and additional focus points for this specific section of the foreshore including improved recreational facilities, additional planting and enhancement of the natural environment, a cafe, toilet facilities, improved accessibility, additional parking, educational signage, and dog restrictions. To learn more about the consultation on this stage, view the Stage 3 Consultation Report.

The Stage 3 design proposes improved path connections along the estuary including a trail walk along the water's edge and footpaths to the foreshore from Peel Parade. Existing footpaths have been retained and new seating and picnic settings will replace outdated furniture providing greater accessibility and comfort whilst increasing opportunities to sit and stay.

The realignment of the existing car park at the Creery Wetland end has created a footpath connection alongside the carpark, improving access to the water and addressing stormwater management through water-sensitive urban design

Since the development of the original masterplan, consideration has been given to the recently located giant ‘Yaburgurt Cirkelstone’ with bike racks to be installed along the path, picnic facilities located close by, as well as a ‘yarning’ circle to accommodate groups.

Consultation for interpretive signage and artworks are to commence with a focus on Coodanup’s environmental and cultural heritage as well as its significance as a Ramsar Wetland. Education on how to respect and protect the environment will be integrated into the signage design.

Your input has been crucial in how this design has been shaped to date. If you would like to ask further questions about the project, please use the forum below.

Works will continue to roll through over the next 5 years with opportunities to comment on each stage of works.


Project History

The City of Mandurah has prepared a Landscape Masterplan for Coodanup Foreshore Reserve, located on Peel Parade between Wanjeep Street and the end of John Street to the Serpentine River, Coodanup, on the northern foreshore of the Peel Harvey Estuary.

The Peel Harvey Estuary sits inside the boodjar (country) of the Bindjareb (Pinjarup) Noongar people. The Bindjareb people refer to the Peel Harvey estuary as Djilba. This is the ancient name used for thousands of years. Both names are used on the Masterplan.

Why do we need a new plan and development?

A framework was needed to update the area, manage this valuable community space, and address future opportunities form a more vibrant space while respecting the local environmental values.

The Coodanup Foreshore Reserve is a large and popular reserve which spans approximately 2.6 kilometres and a total of 15.9 hectares. The foreshore forms a part of the Peel-Yalgorup System, which is listed under the Ramsar Convention 's List of Wetlands of International Importance. The City recognises the foreshore reserve as a valued community asset with well-established facilities, trees and foreshore habitat and activities. However, the current standard of the foreshore falls short of the standard expected for key foreshore reserves that have a Regional Reserve classification. The opportunity to improve the reserve has been recognised and the City has worked to address this by developing a masterplan for the full project site.

Input from the local community is greatly valued and has been used to inform the design process, thank you to all that have taken part. Learn more about the process and community involvement by visiting the frequently asked questions (FAQs) and consultation report.


About the Plan

View the Coodanup Foreshore Masterplan. This document is 8 pages and a cover page - download as PDF pages for onscreen viewing or for print at A3 size / landscape orientation/ in colour.

The document includes:

Masterplan Cover page

  • 2 Site Plans
    • Existing Site and Zones of the foreshore
    • Proposed site masterplan - Site Layout & Zones, indicating locations of major infrastructure including carparks, toilets, playground. Main viewing points and points of access into the estuary water for recreational activities are also indicated.
  • Zone Plans: 5 pages of concept plans in more detail for each of the 7 Zones, with graphics indicating level of facilities that are proposed:

Zone 1 Wanjeep - West, near Wanjeep St, adjacent to the Creery Wetlands

Zone 2 Central Recreation – the central recreation and playground area to Beacham St

Zone 3 Peel Parade Recreation – east of the Central Recreation area

Zone 4 Peel Parade Wetlands – Central wetlands north / south

Zone 5 East Recreation - Peel Parade to William Rd

Zone 6 Nairns Transition – John St

Zone 7 Nairns - the priority conservation area of Nairns, to the east, to the Serpentine River

  • Summary page, showing the site with Zones, Site layout and major infrastructure and summary text.

Graphic images shown on the plan are indicative of the level of facilities planned, which continue the theme and level of provision of Mandurah’s other estuary foreshore reserves recently upgraded, including Novara foreshore in Falcon.

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  • Share Please can you put in some adult exercise equipment in the next part of upgrade? I am very sure it will be most appreciated by the many morning walkers who use the area each day. on Facebook Share Please can you put in some adult exercise equipment in the next part of upgrade? I am very sure it will be most appreciated by the many morning walkers who use the area each day. on Twitter Share Please can you put in some adult exercise equipment in the next part of upgrade? I am very sure it will be most appreciated by the many morning walkers who use the area each day. on Linkedin Email Please can you put in some adult exercise equipment in the next part of upgrade? I am very sure it will be most appreciated by the many morning walkers who use the area each day. link

    Please can you put in some adult exercise equipment in the next part of upgrade? I am very sure it will be most appreciated by the many morning walkers who use the area each day.

    PhilBingham asked 29 days ago

    Thanks for your feedback Phil.

  • Share Wondering what the reasoning behind the limestone trail parts is. Doesn't seem at all suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, anyone with any kind of walking difficulties, pev's.... Its rough, loose, doesn't seem to have been compacted... Please explain the idea behind it (other than it being likely a lot cheaper -initially- than asphalt). Also, where is the offlead dog area? It was not great being so small and next to the road, but it doesn't seem to be there at all anymore, can't see it in the plans. Thanks, Tom on Facebook Share Wondering what the reasoning behind the limestone trail parts is. Doesn't seem at all suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, anyone with any kind of walking difficulties, pev's.... Its rough, loose, doesn't seem to have been compacted... Please explain the idea behind it (other than it being likely a lot cheaper -initially- than asphalt). Also, where is the offlead dog area? It was not great being so small and next to the road, but it doesn't seem to be there at all anymore, can't see it in the plans. Thanks, Tom on Twitter Share Wondering what the reasoning behind the limestone trail parts is. Doesn't seem at all suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, anyone with any kind of walking difficulties, pev's.... Its rough, loose, doesn't seem to have been compacted... Please explain the idea behind it (other than it being likely a lot cheaper -initially- than asphalt). Also, where is the offlead dog area? It was not great being so small and next to the road, but it doesn't seem to be there at all anymore, can't see it in the plans. Thanks, Tom on Linkedin Email Wondering what the reasoning behind the limestone trail parts is. Doesn't seem at all suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, anyone with any kind of walking difficulties, pev's.... Its rough, loose, doesn't seem to have been compacted... Please explain the idea behind it (other than it being likely a lot cheaper -initially- than asphalt). Also, where is the offlead dog area? It was not great being so small and next to the road, but it doesn't seem to be there at all anymore, can't see it in the plans. Thanks, Tom link

    Wondering what the reasoning behind the limestone trail parts is. Doesn't seem at all suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, anyone with any kind of walking difficulties, pev's.... Its rough, loose, doesn't seem to have been compacted... Please explain the idea behind it (other than it being likely a lot cheaper -initially- than asphalt). Also, where is the offlead dog area? It was not great being so small and next to the road, but it doesn't seem to be there at all anymore, can't see it in the plans. Thanks, Tom

    Tom asked about 2 months ago

    Hi Tom, the limestone path provides an alternative experience to the concrete footpath which runs along the northern side of the foreshore. This pathway also maintains the natural look of the area and provides a protective barrier to prevent turf from growing over the native estuarine plants along the water's edge.

    There has been no change to the current off-leash dog area.

  • Share What trees are being utilised in the enhancement project. I trust they will be native as per council policy on Facebook Share What trees are being utilised in the enhancement project. I trust they will be native as per council policy on Twitter Share What trees are being utilised in the enhancement project. I trust they will be native as per council policy on Linkedin Email What trees are being utilised in the enhancement project. I trust they will be native as per council policy link

    What trees are being utilised in the enhancement project. I trust they will be native as per council policy

    Cezza1950 asked about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your feedback. Stage 1 of the development is currently in the concept design phase which focuses on the type of elements and enhancements planned. Once the feedback from this round of consultation has been reviewed and the design has been updated more detail will be available, including proposed species. While they have not been chosen yet, the species will be native. 

  • Share Will the current playground that’s there be upgraded to something that’s more bigger & enjoyfull for all ages I think this would be a great idea for the area on Facebook Share Will the current playground that’s there be upgraded to something that’s more bigger & enjoyfull for all ages I think this would be a great idea for the area on Twitter Share Will the current playground that’s there be upgraded to something that’s more bigger & enjoyfull for all ages I think this would be a great idea for the area on Linkedin Email Will the current playground that’s there be upgraded to something that’s more bigger & enjoyfull for all ages I think this would be a great idea for the area link

    Will the current playground that’s there be upgraded to something that’s more bigger & enjoyfull for all ages I think this would be a great idea for the area

    Harley Jane asked about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your feedback, Hayley. The current playground is not planned to be upgraded, however, an additional nature play area is included in the concept design.

  • Share Preference for concrete pathway not limestone trail. Limestone too rough for strollers / elderly / wheelchair bound on Facebook Share Preference for concrete pathway not limestone trail. Limestone too rough for strollers / elderly / wheelchair bound on Twitter Share Preference for concrete pathway not limestone trail. Limestone too rough for strollers / elderly / wheelchair bound on Linkedin Email Preference for concrete pathway not limestone trail. Limestone too rough for strollers / elderly / wheelchair bound link

    Preference for concrete pathway not limestone trail. Limestone too rough for strollers / elderly / wheelchair bound

    Aileen Pegg asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your feedback Aileen. 

  • Share Hello Karen Realise this is a late call but a running surface along the foreshore would be good. The type with a bit of give. Not as expensive as it used to be and I feel it would get used well. Build it and they will come as they say. Along top of reserve away from the annual flooding of the path near the water. I presume the council knows it floods every year. BBQs would be good and lots more seats too. I have come to the website but there is no plan here that I can see. Have a lovely day Best wishes Martyn Biggs on Facebook Share Hello Karen Realise this is a late call but a running surface along the foreshore would be good. The type with a bit of give. Not as expensive as it used to be and I feel it would get used well. Build it and they will come as they say. Along top of reserve away from the annual flooding of the path near the water. I presume the council knows it floods every year. BBQs would be good and lots more seats too. I have come to the website but there is no plan here that I can see. Have a lovely day Best wishes Martyn Biggs on Twitter Share Hello Karen Realise this is a late call but a running surface along the foreshore would be good. The type with a bit of give. Not as expensive as it used to be and I feel it would get used well. Build it and they will come as they say. Along top of reserve away from the annual flooding of the path near the water. I presume the council knows it floods every year. BBQs would be good and lots more seats too. I have come to the website but there is no plan here that I can see. Have a lovely day Best wishes Martyn Biggs on Linkedin Email Hello Karen Realise this is a late call but a running surface along the foreshore would be good. The type with a bit of give. Not as expensive as it used to be and I feel it would get used well. Build it and they will come as they say. Along top of reserve away from the annual flooding of the path near the water. I presume the council knows it floods every year. BBQs would be good and lots more seats too. I have come to the website but there is no plan here that I can see. Have a lovely day Best wishes Martyn Biggs link

    Hello Karen Realise this is a late call but a running surface along the foreshore would be good. The type with a bit of give. Not as expensive as it used to be and I feel it would get used well. Build it and they will come as they say. Along top of reserve away from the annual flooding of the path near the water. I presume the council knows it floods every year. BBQs would be good and lots more seats too. I have come to the website but there is no plan here that I can see. Have a lovely day Best wishes Martyn Biggs

    MartynBiggs asked almost 4 years ago

    Hello Martyn,
    If you scroll down on the page, the documents are available as PDF downloads to the bottom right.
    Seats and bbqs are planned for. There is a plan to realign the path out of the flood zone.
    Refer the Zone Plans 1 to 7. Paths are likely to be made of standard concrete to connect with the existing ones and provide a continuous path along the length of the foreshore. This would still be good for jogging/ running with a good pair of shoes! :) Have a lovely day too, Karen

  • Share I filled out the survey but it wouldn't let me put much in the suggestion area :) Anyway MY husband asked if a row of small trees are planted on the waterside of the playarea to stop the sand getting blown out across the path. We often see mums and children playing there so a water drinking fountain or bottle filling station would be handy. Many thanks on Facebook Share I filled out the survey but it wouldn't let me put much in the suggestion area :) Anyway MY husband asked if a row of small trees are planted on the waterside of the playarea to stop the sand getting blown out across the path. We often see mums and children playing there so a water drinking fountain or bottle filling station would be handy. Many thanks on Twitter Share I filled out the survey but it wouldn't let me put much in the suggestion area :) Anyway MY husband asked if a row of small trees are planted on the waterside of the playarea to stop the sand getting blown out across the path. We often see mums and children playing there so a water drinking fountain or bottle filling station would be handy. Many thanks on Linkedin Email I filled out the survey but it wouldn't let me put much in the suggestion area :) Anyway MY husband asked if a row of small trees are planted on the waterside of the playarea to stop the sand getting blown out across the path. We often see mums and children playing there so a water drinking fountain or bottle filling station would be handy. Many thanks link

    I filled out the survey but it wouldn't let me put much in the suggestion area :) Anyway MY husband asked if a row of small trees are planted on the waterside of the playarea to stop the sand getting blown out across the path. We often see mums and children playing there so a water drinking fountain or bottle filling station would be handy. Many thanks

    PhilBingham asked over 4 years ago

    Hi Phil, This comment has come up now although made during the last round 1 of consultation in August - September last year? We're now on Round 2, with the draft masterplan available for comment until 9 June 2020. 

    Zone 2 Plan on page 4 shows more trees around the playground including to the waterside and a new drink fountain and outdoor shower near the nearby existing toilets, as an improvement to existing facilities.
    Kind regards, Karen

  • Share I'd like to know if there is going to be a better off leash dog area put in as the area that is designated for that at the moment is ridiculous.you can't even throw a ball for your dog as it's so close to the road it's to dangerous.i wont even walk my dog at the Coodanup off leash areas.i drive to Dudley park or Falcon off leash areas. on Facebook Share I'd like to know if there is going to be a better off leash dog area put in as the area that is designated for that at the moment is ridiculous.you can't even throw a ball for your dog as it's so close to the road it's to dangerous.i wont even walk my dog at the Coodanup off leash areas.i drive to Dudley park or Falcon off leash areas. on Twitter Share I'd like to know if there is going to be a better off leash dog area put in as the area that is designated for that at the moment is ridiculous.you can't even throw a ball for your dog as it's so close to the road it's to dangerous.i wont even walk my dog at the Coodanup off leash areas.i drive to Dudley park or Falcon off leash areas. on Linkedin Email I'd like to know if there is going to be a better off leash dog area put in as the area that is designated for that at the moment is ridiculous.you can't even throw a ball for your dog as it's so close to the road it's to dangerous.i wont even walk my dog at the Coodanup off leash areas.i drive to Dudley park or Falcon off leash areas. link

    I'd like to know if there is going to be a better off leash dog area put in as the area that is designated for that at the moment is ridiculous.you can't even throw a ball for your dog as it's so close to the road it's to dangerous.i wont even walk my dog at the Coodanup off leash areas.i drive to Dudley park or Falcon off leash areas.

    Bren asked almost 4 years ago

    Hi Bren, thanks for your query. The off leash dog area that has been designated on the Coodanup Masterplan as shown on the Zone Plan 4 to the east of the playground is sizeable. However, it is quite close to the road, but that's unavoidable with this foreshore as all of it is bounded by Peel Parade. The City has future plans for dog exercise areas. Refer this page for information and the council report available from it https://www.mandurahmatters.com.au/dogpark Cheers, Karen 


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