The proposal is for Stage 1 of an urban and canal development beside Dawesville Channel, Mandurah.
The area proposed to be developed as part of the Southport proposal involves land currently in the ownership of the proponent, and land currently under the ownership of State government authorities which is to be transferred to the proponent under an existing legal agreement. The proposal will also impact on a portion of 'A' Class Crown Reserve No. 2851, known as Caddadup Reserve. This Reserve is approximately 116 hectares (ha) in area and is currently vested within the City of Mandurah for the purposes of 'Camping and Recreation'.