The new Esperance
waterfront was officially opened on Sunday 30 November after a 20-month
transformation.The $35.5 million project
includes the construction
of a 1.1 kilometre seawall along the Esperance promenade, headland around the
Tanker Jetty area, community infrastructure and landscaping, along with an
upgrade to the southern foreshore area.
The completion of the
Esperance Waterfront Project will provide the Esperance foreshore with
protection from coastal erosion, while at the same time enhancing the foreshore
for recreational and commercial development.
The works also included the
redevelopment and upgrade of essential facilities and equipment
on the southern foreshore, including footpaths, playground equipment,
landscaping, seating, barbecues, bike racks, picnic shelters, shade sails,
lighting, toilet block and public art including the iconic whale
tail.
The local
community now has modern facilities and recreational areas suitable for all ages
and abilities.
The entire Esperance waterfront
project consists of four stages with stages 1 and 2 funded and now delivered
with $19.7 million from the State Government’s Royalties for
Regions program. 
