South West shire looking for ideas to spruce up two picturesque coastal towns 

A South West shire is asking the community to share its best ideas for new infrastructure projects at two of the region’s most picturesque coastal towns.

The shire of Harvey is calling for the community to submit its ideas for projects in Binningup and Myalup as part of a month-long public consultation period.

It is part of an ongoing investment into the Harvey region’s beachside towns, with shire president Michelle Campbell saying the projects would be funded by the Coastal Communities Fund.

She said over the past 14 years, the fund had brought 38 projects to life across Binningup and Myalup, and the shire was eager to know which projects should be next.

“Most recently, this has included building upgrades at the Binningup Surf Life Saving Club, dune stabilisation and Binningup Skatepark concept planning,” Cr Campbell said.

“The Shire initially received money from the Water Corporation to support Binningup and Myalup during the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant construction.

“Over the years, just over $1 million has been spent on community projects in these areas.”

Cr Campbell said the shire was considering projects between $100,000 and $400,000 to bring value to the coastal communities.

“We understand recreational infrastructure is very popular at the moment, so these ideas could include progressing the Binningup Skatepark, developing the trail network in Myalup, or any number of projects that improve leisure and adventure in the area,” she said.

“Bring your best ideas to the shire of Harvey Have Your Say website.”

Binningup and Myalup homeowners will also receive a letter encouraging feedback, and the shire will host open community sessions, with dates, times and locations set to be made public on the shire’s website and social media channels.