FAQs
- Building permits
- Demolition permits
- Construction management
- Traffic management
- Parking management
- Food premises permits
Major stages of construction
Traffic management arrangements
Temporary parking changes
Any changes to public access
Upcoming works that may affect nearby residents or road users.
What is proposed for the former Mosmans Restaurant site?
The redevelopment of the former Mosman’s Restaurant site includes a new café and restaurant, function room, short-stay accommodation, jetties and private boat pens.
Has the redevelopment been approved?
Yes. The redevelopment has been approved by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and the Minister for the Environment, as the relevant authorities for development within the Swan Canning Development Control Area.
Did the Town of Mosman Park approve the redevelopment?
The Town of Mosman Park was not the determining authority for the overall redevelopment.
The development approval process was undertaken through DBCA and the Minister for the Environment. The Town’s role relates to matters that fall within its statutory and operational responsibilities as the redevelopment progresses.
What is the Town responsible for?
The Town’s responsibilities include matters within its remit associated with implementing the approved development, including:
The Town will also monitor matters within its responsibility as construction progresses and provide relevant information to the community where required.
Has construction started?
The Town has issued a building permit for the river wall works on the 12th November 2026. These works represent the first stage associated with implementing the redevelopment.
Further stages of construction will be subject to the relevant permits and requirements applicable to those works.
Why are the river wall works being undertaken first?
The river wall works form the first stage of the redevelopment and have received a building permit from the Town.
Further works associated with the redevelopment will progress in accordance with the approved development and applicable permit and construction requirements.
Will demolition require approval from the Town?
Where a demolition permit is required, it must be obtained from the Town before the relevant demolition works can proceed.
The Town’s involvement in issuing a demolition permit does not constitute approval of the overall redevelopment, which has already been determined by DBCA and the Minister for the Environment.
Who is responsible for environmental and vegetation matters?
Environmental and vegetation matters relating to the development are managed through the State Government's approval and regulatory processes, led by the DBCA and the Minister for the Environment.
The Town will continue to manage any matters that fall within its own responsibilities as the project progresses.
How will parking and traffic be managed during construction?
Traffic management associated with construction is a matter within the Town’s remit.
As construction progresses, appropriate traffic management arrangements will be required to manage construction vehicle movements and minimise impacts on the surrounding road network and community.
The Town will provide information about significant or confirmed traffic impacts where relevant.
Will public access to the foreshore be affected?
There may be temporary changes to public access around the site during stages of construction where this is required to enable works to be undertaken safely.
The Town will communicate confirmed changes affecting public access where these fall within the Town’s responsibilities or require community notification.
How will the Swan River and surrounding wildlife be protected during construction?
The Construction Environmental Management Plan identifies measures intended to minimise impacts on the river, surrounding vegetation and marine fauna.
These include sediment and turbidity controls around in-water works, stop-work requirements if sediment plumes occur, marine mammal observation during piling, tree protection measures for retained vegetation, and environmental inspections and incident reporting.
Soft-start vibration piling is also identified as a measure to reduce impacts on dolphins and other marine fauna.
Will Mosman Jetty and the Swan Canoe Club remain accessible?
Public access to Mosman Jetty and the Swan Canoe Club is intended to be maintained throughout construction.
Access is generally expected to continue via the existing upper pedestrian route near Jabe Dodd Park and the public car park. Temporary restrictions may be required at times for specific construction activities.
These arrangements are subject to the applicable construction and public access management plans.
Who should I contact if I have concerns during construction?
Residents can contact the Town if they experience issues during construction, including concerns about construction traffic, parking, noise, dust or access to nearby public spaces.
The Town will look into matters within its responsibilities and work with the relevant agencies where issues relate to State approvals or fall under another authority's jurisdiction.
How will residents be kept informed about construction?
Yes. We recognise the site’s location on the Swan River foreshore and its proximity to nearby homes and public spaces means construction may affect people in the surrounding area.
We’ll share relevant updates as the redevelopment progresses, including information about: