A $4.5 million development proposal for a new local commercial precinct in Mindarie has been approved by State planning officials. Known as the West Tamala Park Local Centre, the single-storey commercial hub will consist of six tenancies, bringing a mix of retail, dining, fast food, consulting rooms, and even the potential for a bar or small tavern.
Location and Developer
The planned centre will be situated on a vacant block on Amalfi Avenue, adjacent to the South Mindarie Foreshore Reserve. The development is being undertaken by Relink Management WA Pty Ltd, which purchased the land in October 2025 through an expression of interest process run by Catalina Regional Council.
Approval Process
With a recommendation for approval from the City of Wanneroo, the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel unanimously approved the application on Wednesday afternoon. Vehicle access to the centre will be via Amalfi Avenue, and there will be 27 on-site parking spaces.
Public Consultation and Parking Concerns
Public consultation on the plans earlier this year attracted 39 submissions, of which 17 were objections, largely focused on concerns about increased traffic and a lack of parking. Although planning requirements would typically require approximately 71 bays for a development of this size, the City was comfortable with the shortfall.
“The proposed parking provision, when considered in conjunction with available on-street parking and alternative transport options, is capable of accommodating the anticipated demand subject to appropriate operational controls,” city officers said in their recommendation report, which was supported by the DAP members. “The final tenancy mix remains flexible, and the ultimate operation of Tenancies 1 and 6 may not reflect concurrent peak demand scenarios. For example, a cafe style restaurant use may operate with daytime trading hours, while a tavern use may peak later in the evening.”
Panel Support
Presiding member of the DAP meeting, Eugene Koltasz, spoke in support of the application. “I think it ticks the boxes of the planning framework,” Mr Koltasz said. “The development is of a scale that is more local and should benefit the locality and residents in the locality.” Fellow panel member Andrew Howe, from the Department of Planning, also spoke in support of the development and its potential benefits. “Congrats to the proponent and council for working together on something that’s quite tricky, as it’s an evolving commercial opportunity,” Mr Howe said. “I think it will bring a lot of local employment, services, amenities, and food and beverage to the community.”
