Matilda Bay Ferry Terminal, Crawley - Application under the Metropolitan Region Scheme

Overview

A development application for a new ferry terminal at Matilda Bay, Crawley has been received by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). The application is to be determined under Part 10 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).

The application forms part of the Public Transport Authority’s METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion Project. Valued at $27.7 million, the proposed ferry terminal comprises both land-based and water-based infrastructure and includes:

• a fixed jetty and covered waiting area
• gangways and two floating pontoons
• walkway structure and limestone head wall
• demolition of the existing toilet block and replacement with a new toilet block
• Western Power substation and associated electrical infrastructure
• bus stop facilities
• paths, and
• road modifications.

The application from Element Advisory on behalf of the Public Transport Authority is being advertised to seek public comments.

The Process

Have Your Say 

You can have your say on the application by:

• completing the online survey below, or
• sending through your submission via post to Land Use Planning Metro Central North, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, 140 William Street, Perth WA 6001.

The last date to provide comments is 23 October 2025. Late submissions may not be accepted.

If you are looking to comment on the Applecross Ferry Terminal application, please visit the Applecross Ferry Terminal page. 

  For more information about public consultation, including tips on making a good submission, please visit the Public consultation in the WA planning system webpage.