A new development opportunity is being offered on Rottnest Island through an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process.
The 11,000 square metre site at 1 Brand Way in the Settlement is being offered for a range of uses including recreation and leisure, food and beverage or accommodation.
Part of the site currently accommodates Rottnest's Family Fun Park and Picture Hall facilities. These facilities, which include a movie hall, mini golf and arcade games, are currently leased until 31 October 2023.
Respondents will have the option to take up all or part of the proposed lease area.
RIA is consulting with the Wadjemup Aboriginal Reference Group consisting of Aboriginal people from the Great Southern, Mid-West and North-West of Western Australia and other stakeholders to ensure the design guidelines and development will respect the cultural, historical and environmental significance of the site.
The current fun park has entertained families for many years but will benefit from either renewal or an upgrade.
Another EOI for new Island businesses which closed in June has resulted in a number of new proposals under consideration by RIA for commencement in the summer 2022-23, including a new retail offering at the iconic Salt Store building.
More than $100 million has been invested or committed in recent years for key infrastructure and development of visitor amenities on Wadjemup including for roads, jetties, and water and energy networks.
Further information on the EOI for 1 Brand Way is available at www.ria.wa.gov.au. The EOI is available on the Tenders WA website and will close at 2:30pm AWST on 20 September 2022.
As stated by Tourism Minister Roger Cook:
"Rottnest Island is one of the jewels in the crown of Western Australia's tourism experience.
"We want to continue to develop the facilities on the island to improve the visitor experience while always being mindful of the environmental and cultural considerations.
"The end of the lease of the family fun park offers a great opportunity for a proponent to deliver a new tourism offering in partnership with Rottnest Island Authority.
"RIA will consider offerings that complement the natural features of the Island's land, sea and airspaces, as well as activities that have potential to activate indoor and outdoor spaces in new and exciting ways."
