 Despite the move to the new "city centre," the community apparently considered Rockingham Beach to be the rightful civic heart of Rockingham, as evidenced by the Shire's decision to construct Flinders Hall on Flinders Lane, despite the new Council offices being constructed in the same year.On 12 November 1988 the Council attained City status.In 1994, the City relocated to new Council chambers and civic centre on Civic Boulevard.