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TDP Experience Perth - Tourism Western Australia

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3) Ensure the long term sustainability of the Peel Inlet and its waterways<br />

The region is well known for experiences that centre on the Peel Inlet and its waterways (an internationally recognised RAMSAR wetland). However there are concerns<br />

that the long term sustainability of waterways in the region is being impacted by both an increase in recreational use and a lack of suitable facilities. In order to protect this<br />

unique natural asset, the protection of, and further education about the significance of the Peel Inlet and its waterways is seen as essential.<br />

Key projects include:<br />

Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe<br />

Medium<br />

Develop the Peel Waterways Institute, an educational facility focusing on the scientific<br />

significance of the Peel Inlet and its waterways<br />

Peel Development Commission<br />

1-5 years<br />

Medium<br />

Ensure the development of the Peel Regional Park around the Peel Inlet and Harvey<br />

Estuary<br />

Peel Development Commission<br />

1-5 years<br />

Medium<br />

Develop additional mooring and jetty facilities for recreational and commercial traffic on<br />

the Peel Inlet and Murray River to prevent environmental degradation of the inlet and<br />

riverbanks<br />

Department of Transport, City of<br />

Mandurah, Shire of Murray<br />

1-5 years<br />

Medium<br />

Implementation of the Peel Trails Master Plan where it relates to tourism outcomes for<br />

the region<br />

Peel Trails Group, Local Government<br />

1-5 years<br />

4) Facilitate the development of interpretation and facilities around other experiences in the region<br />

While the region is most known for its waterways, there is also the opportunity to further develop other experiences in the region. Areas for focus include the industrial<br />

tourism opportunities in inland parts of the region and the need for additional interpretation around sites of key natural and historical significance (such as Fairbridge<br />

Village and Forest Heritage Centre) in the Shire of Murray.<br />

Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe<br />

Medium<br />

Facilitate the development of additional interpretation around sites of natural and<br />

historical significance<br />

Shire of Murray<br />

1-5 years<br />

Medium Facilitate the development of industrial tourism in the region Alcoa, Newmont 1-5 years<br />

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<strong>Experience</strong> <strong>Perth</strong><br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> | <strong>Tourism</strong> Development Priorities

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