DOME is set to open a new multi-million dollar cafe at Deep Water Point Reserve in Mt Pleasant.

At a special meeting this week Melville city council voted for the CEO to proceed with final negotiations with the WA-based international cafe chain on the terms of a lease.

The picturesque waterfront site—located between the Canning and Mt Henry Bridges—is leased by council to Manta Services, which has run a cafe there for six years.

The Herald understands the council wants a flagship cafe with better views.

After expressions of interest closed Dome was announced preferred bidder, and last year presented to the council its vision for the landmark site.

• These cyclists won’t have far too pedal from Canning Bridge if Dome gets its Deep Water Point cafe up. Photo supplied | Dome website

Dome CEO Nigel Oakey says he has spent hours down at Deep Water Point Reserve to get a feel for the location.

“We have worked with environmental consultants and historical researchers to ensure we have a proposal that is sympathetic with the beautiful surroundings,” he says.

“We are very conscious of the natural beauty of this site and we want something that is holistic and sustainable.”

Mr Oakey declined to go into details of the cafe’s size and design but says if all goes well construction can start in winter.

Council CEO Shayne Silcox refused to say when Manta Services will leave.

“The current lessee has a periodic tenancy, with the value of rental based on a commercial arrangement,” he says.

The Herald contacted the cafe for comment, but it didn’t get back to us.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK