Extended trading hours in Mandurah approved

Trading hours in Mandurah are set to be extended.

Retailers will be able to open for an extra 12 hours per week from October 1, after the State Government accepted the City's proposal of a permanent extension to local retail trading hours.

Mayor Rhys Williams said it's good news for Mandurah, giving residents, visitors and businesses  greater choice, and bringing weekday trading hours closer in line with the neighbouring Perth metropolitan area. 

“Finally, Mandurah shoppers have more options and choice around when to shop,” Mayor Williams said. 

"The ability to shop later in the evening is essential if we are to be able to present ourselves as a modern,  accessible city and these changes are so important for attracting new, high value businesses to the city. 

“The Minister’s approval of Council’s request to extend Mandurah’s trading hours means that Mandurah  residents have more flexibility as they don’t have to leave the city to do their after-hours shopping."

Weekday trading on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays has been extended by three hours,  meaning stores have the option to stay open until 9pm every weekday.

There has been no change to  trading hours on weekends, with shops able to open 8am – 6pm Saturdays, and 10am – 5pm on Sundays and public holidays. 

The City of Mandurah is working closely with local businesses and the Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry to make a range of support services available to assist small business with the transition to  extended trading hours.

Group workshops and one-on-one sessions are being offered to help local businesses navigate the changes.

For more information and to register interest in this program go to www.mandurah.wa.gov.au