Welcome to the Point Peron “K” Battery Restoration Project
Preserving our local heritage
Cape Peron is not only a naturally picturesque setting, with exceptional snorkelling, and 360 degree coastal viewing but is an important historical site. The Point Peron “K” Battery was an integral element of Western Australia’s coastal defence strategy during the Second World War.
This historically significant site, is at the mercy of the harsh coastal elements and due to years of neglect the site is now overgrown and disintegrating at an ever increasing rate. Without immediate intervention, the Rockingham region will lose a very important part of its war-time history.
Point Peron Restoration committee, has taken on this challenge and is passionately advocating for the site to be restored, and is made into a place of honour and remembrance of the significance of coastal defence and the impact that the Second World War had upon life in Australia. In particular, the Defence Members who worked as part of the Coastal Defence of Australia in World War II and the Western Australian “Fremantle Fortress” of which the Point Peron “K” Battery site is part of.
The Point Peron Restoration Project is envisaged to transform the neglected site. This is a story of National significance that will be told through an interpretive walk connecting the bunkers and gun emplacements, a memorial to honour the sacrifice to our nation (both past and present), as well as an interpretive museum.
Recovering and preserving our history is vital to the social identity of our community, our state and our nation.
EVENTS/FUNDRAISING
The Point Peron Restoration Project is looking for local and national sponsors to help raise funds for this worthwhile project.
Watch this space for updates and information about upcoming events.