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Marine insights and resources
Ahoy there skippers!
12 Jun 2025
The call has gone out to skippers across WA to put forward their ideas for new and improved boating facilities following the opening of the latest round of the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme.

Bunbury breakwater construction on schedule
15 May 2025
Construction of the new northern breakwater at Bunbury’s Casuarina Boat Harbour is now complete to its full extent at low level, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the project.

New pipeline in use for dredging at Bandy Creek
16 Apr 2025
A record amount of material is expected to be removed from Bandy Creek Boat Harbour at Esperance in the latest maintenance dredging campaign.

Planning for the future success of our boat harbours
26 Mar 2025
Work is underway to revitalise and enrich our unique coastal destinations which attract millions of visitors each year, provide social and employment hubs.
