Site information
The old Yanchep Surf Club site is located at the northern end of the Yanchep Lagoon foreshore. The site falls within the State-owned Reserve 39022 (Crown land), which is managed by the City of Wanneroo under a management order. This means the site is available for the public to use now and into the future.
The property became vacant in 2017, following the relocation of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club to its new premises. The former club premises are now disused, with demolition planned for the first half of 2025.
Ground Lease approval
At the April 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, the City of Wanneroo approved a lease arrangement with Be Our Guest Holdings Pty Ltd (Be Our Guest) for the redevelopment of the old surf club site.
Be Our Guest will progress with design and development under an Agreement for Lease, followed by a Ground Lease for a term of 21 years (plus a further 21-year option), which will commence following practical completion of the development.
More information on the lease arrangement is available in the City’s local public notice for the proposed lease and in the April 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting minutes.
Proposal
Be Our Guest’s proposal involves a high standard venue similar to its award-winning ventures such as Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning, Farmers Home Hotel in Northam and Freshwaters Café in Peppermint Grove. Be Our Guest also has significant experience in developing and operating Dome branded sites across Western Australia.
Be Our Guest is now progressing with the project designs. The concept for the site remains at the design stage but is expected to include a casual and family-friendly bar, café, kiosk and function space, with scope for accommodation.
Project background
Be Our Guest’s proposal involves a high standard venue similar to its award-winning ventures such as Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning, Farmers Home Hotel in Northam and Freshwaters Café in Peppermint Grove. Be Our Guest also has significant experience in developing and operating Dome branded sites across Western Australia.
Be Our Guest is now progressing with the project designs. The concept for the site remains at the design stage but is expected to include a casual and family-friendly bar, café, kiosk and function space, with scope for accommodation.