City of Mandurah clears way for Woolworths to open in Lakelands

Key points

• The City of Mandurah has voted 9-1 to back planning changes that could allow a Woolworths supermarket in Lakelands. The site, across Lake Valley Drive from Lakelands Shopping Centre, would also include smaller shops and a 306-bay carpark.
• IFM Investors, which owns Lakelands Shopping Centre, and Meadow Springs Shopping Centre objected, arguing the site was the wrong location. City officers said the objections were not enough to refuse the amendment.
• The WA Planning Commission will make the final decision on the proposed changes.