Consultancy Services Awarded for Engagement, Masterplan and Concept Design of the Aboriginal 'Living Knowledge Centre' at Mangrove Cove, Bunbury

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South West Development Commission awarded a contract to Element Advisory Pty Ltd for engagement, needs assessment, and concept design services for the Aboriginal Cultural Centre known as the 'Living Knowledge Centre' at Mangrove Cove, Bunbury.

The scope covered targeted consultations with the local Aboriginal community and key stakeholders; a robust needs assessment including comparative analysis of similar cultural projects and compatible uses; definition of internal activity area footprints aligned with existing infrastructure, planning regulations, and constraints (such as contamination, environmental conditions, and tenure); demonstration of site integration with the surrounding environment, local tourism zones, and the CBD; development of a conceptual design detailing key spaces, overall layout, and design elements with a high-level cost estimate; examination of operating models and revenue-generating streams to clarify operational costs; compilation of consultation and design outcomes into a complete report; and recommendations on site preparation and infrastructure works required to enable a shovel-ready development area.

The concept also considered surrounding assets and tourism opportunities in the Mangrove Cove precinct and its relationship to Bunbury.