The State Government has waded in to sink controversial plans for a wave park at Alfred Cove.

URBNSURF and the City of Melville were told today about the minister’s decision which will prevent the facility from being built at Tompkins Park.

The decision will come as relief to the Melville Bowling Club which is located at the park and has been slated for demolition as part of the pre-conditions for URBNSURF to build the wave park.

Camera Icon Residents attend a protest against the planned wave park at Alfred Cove.

The State Government has cited the need to protect public recreation and foreshore land for the community in making its decision.

Mr Wyatt said it was not appropriate to hand over a portion of riverfront land owned by the community for the development.

The State says it is open to finding another site.