The recent news from the Planning Minister John Day, announcing that the waterfront land in the Marlston Hill area of Bunbury and on the north side of Koombana Drive between Blair Street and the Cut had been approved for redevelopment, is exciting news for Bunbury.

The $45 million redevelopment could substantially increase employment and create some unique opportunities, along with redesigning the way Bunbury looks at the moment.

The section of land on the southern side of Koombana Drive would remain public open space and free from commercial development.

Bunbury MLA John Castrilli said Landcorp would begin planning for the two areas…