Hot on the heels of the announcement that Sydney would be moving ahead quickly with a proposed Wavegarden Cove as done by Urbnsurf, the group is now sighting on the Cockburn section of Perth. Urbnsurf is hoping to begin construction on the $40-million project in 2022. The new location follows a disappointing run at making waves in nearby Melville. In March of 2019 local authorities rejected Urbnsurf’s application to use public land at Alfred Cove. At issue was a portion of the project at Tompkins Park that requested use of a small piece of public land. The plan required a bowling green to be relocated. Local council had given it a thumbs up but then reversed their course of action after a small but vocal group of residents opposed the plan. Developers are optimistic about the new site. “Perth is where the Urbnsurf dream started so we are so keen … Continue reading Wave pool plans for West Oz reignited with new location