Lot 601 will be transformed after Council voted to enter into a five-year lease agreement with LandCorp.

Plans to enhance Lot 601 will go ahead after Council voted to enter into a five-year lease agreement with LandCorp.

Located on Marine Terrace, the City of Greater Geraldton will look to improve the aesthetics of the area and activate the site for community use.

Mayor Shane Van Styn said he wanted the “dust bowl” gone.

“Lot 601 is located in such a prominent spot in our CBD and we really want to beautify the area,” he said.

“Even simple things such as taking down the chain mesh fencing and resealing the area will make such a big difference to the look and feel of the area.

“Being located next to our premier location, the Foreshore, our aim is to active this site for community use.”

The space is used as a free informal carpark and Council are currently undertaking a paid parking review to determine if the parking remains free.

As part of the Growing Greater Geraldton Growth Plan, the City will enter into a five-year lease with LandCorp at peppercorn rent with a further five-year option.

“As part of our City Centre Revitalisation Plan we are always looking at new ways to redefine our city centre to unlock its full potential and we are seeing this with the transformation of the Rock’s building into a laneway.

“The lease of the parcel of land also gives us opportunities for bigger developments in the future.

“Council will decide on a preferred detailed design option for the site this financial year and funding for the project will be considered as part of the 2018/19 budget.

“It is such a prominent space in our community and activation of the site is extremely important.”

After Council makes a decision on the design, works to transform the space will begin next financial year.