Perth’s rapidly growing northern coastal corridor is set for a major employment and retail boost, with the proposed Costco warehouse at Alkimos expected to employ approximately 250 people when it begins operating.
The ship that made the place In 1963, a ship called the Alkimos ran aground on this stretch of coast. It never left. The wreck disrupted the water flows around it so much that the coastline itself began to change, with dune erosion carving out the sheltered inlet you see today. Over time the ship
Here at North Coaster, we don’t aim to diminish our cousins further down the coastline. I mean, who could disparage the sight of 200 random strangers salsa dancing at Scarborough’s amphitheatre on a warm summer evening?
Skateparks are a bit like tattoos. Everyone has an opinion, and we’ve all heard both versions: bold statement of identity, or welcoming flag for kids. (And, yikes, teenagers.) Here’s the reframe worth sitting with: a skatepark for a kid is like a cafe for an adult. It’s a place in the city where you can
The northern corridor has its first shopping centre at Eglinton, and after a few weeks of trading the verdict from locals looks straightforward: about time, and in the right spot. Eglinton Shopping Centre sits at 1K Imperial Entrance, just off the main roundabout on Marmion Avenue. It was supposed to be at the beach The
The $88 million Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre now has an operator and a date: BlueFit will run it, and it’s expected to open in November 2026. Construction is due to finish in October, with the centre opening to the public the following month. It sits in Alkimos Central, north of Romeo Road and directly
