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The Oaks – Broome The continuing demand for quality tourist accommodation in Broome was underlined with the signing of a construction contract to redevelop the Tropicana Inn into a major first class resort to be known as The Oaks.
The $30 million Stage 1 redevelopment will result in 95 one and two bedroom apartments, reception, bar and restaurant plus accommodation for staff.
Also included in the three level Stage 1 contract are two swimming pools, ample car parking and extensive landscaping.
Architect for the development, Bruce Robinson, said care had been taken to provide a quality environment within the accommodation units and the grounds to satisfy both local and overseas visitors.
He described the design as being respectful to the Broome architectural style whilst including a level of contemporary architecture in keeping with resort developments in Broome and in other states of Australia.
“The back-to-back arrangement of accommodation clusters enables some units to enjoy elevated views of the ocean while the balance enjoy an introverted view to landscaped gardens around swimming pools supporting a resort ambience,” he added.
Based on the successful progress of the first stage, the $8 million Stage 2 contract was awarded to Rapley Wilkinson by negotiation.
Stage 2 consists of an additional 34 units.
Project Details
| Construction Period
Contract Value
Client
Architect
| August 2007 - December 2008: Stage 1
May 2008 - May 2009: Stage 2
$30 Million (Stage 1)
$8.4 Million (Stage 2)
Tropicana Enterprises
Crone Robinson Architecture Studios
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