The Sun City Precinct in Two Rocks, including the Two Rocks Marina and Shopping Centre and the former Atlantis Marine Park site, has been included on the State Register of Heritage Places.
In a statement, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage said the listing recognised the significant contribution the seaside precinct has made to the State’s heritage.
“It was the first residential, commercial and recreational investment project undertaken by a private company in the 1970s,” the Department said.
“In 1972, developers launched the Yanchep Sun City leisure city with the Two Rocks Marina built as a training base for the 1974 challenge for the America’s Cup.”
It said plans for the development of the former Atlantis Marine Park were announced in 1981 and included the King Neptune statue (pictured) — now a local landmark.
Minister for Heritage, David Templeman said the Precinct had marketed this beautiful part of the State as both a recreational hotspot and residential development.
“Today, the area connects many Western Australians, and particularly the local Two Rocks and Yanchep communities, to the memories and experiences of that time,” Mr Templeman said.
“This listing ensures that the cultural heritage values of the Sun City Precinct will continue to be recognised by future generations of Western Australians,” he said.
