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Major projects

Learn more about major projects occurring in and around the City of Perth
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Major City Projects

  • East Perth crop

    East Perth community sport and recreation hub

    We are shaping a vision for a vibrant East Perth community sport and recreation hub; and we want your help!

    The City plans to create an accessible hub in East Perth by consolidating sports and community facilities. This efficient use of land and resources will result in a new urban precinct with diverse uses, taking advantage of river views and enhancing the area for residents and visitors.

    Find out more

  • Towards 2036

    Towards 2036

    Towards 2036 builds upon the Public Spaces and Public Life studies conducted in 1994 and 2009 by renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl. The 1994 study analysed and provided recommendations for the city centre, assessing public spaces and life based on a survey from January 1993.

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  • Northbridge Piazza Event

    Proposed Northbridge Special Entertainment Precinct

    Are you a business, resident, worker or visitor to Northbridge?

    Learn more about proposed changes to the City's local planning scheme relating to Noise Management.

    Provide your feedback

  • Council House building lit up in rainbow pride colours

    Electrical Lighting Upgrades

    As part of the City’s lighting enhancement projects, the City of Perth is upgrading the streets lighting in multiple locations.

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  • City of Perth Library

    Stone Cladding Remediation Works at the City of Perth Library

    Major City Projects

    The stone cladding that is featured on the outside of the City of Perth Library has been impacted by expansion and contraction defects and needs to be replaced.

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  • Image of older man and grandchild playing chess on the lawn of Russell Square with the Gazebo in the background

    Russell Square Revitalisation

    As identified in the City’s Open Space Plan, Russell Square was deemed high priority for enhancement. It has been thirty years since the park’s amenities and usage were last assessed. We are developing a draft concept plan with key improvements to enhance the quality and usability of Russell Square. 

    This draft plan will help us work with the community to shape a final concept plan.
  • Trees growing

    Urban Forest Plan

    An urban forest comprises green spaces, trees, and vegetation in urban areas, offering social, environmental, and economic benefits that enhance urban life. 

    The City of Perth adopted its Urban Forest Plan following a period of public consultation.

    Part of Stage 3 has seen the development of a Micro Greening Guide to help introduce small scale planting and greening in privately owned spaces across the city.

    Download the Urban Forest Plan

Government Projects

  • Queens Park car park

    East Perth primary school

    The City of Perth has advocated for a city primary school for many years.

    The State Government made an approach to us in May 2023 to use approximately two thirds of the City-owned land in Nelson Cres, East Perth for a primary school.

    Find out more

  • Artist impression Perth Concert Hall redevelopment

    Perth Concert Hall redevelopment

    The City of Light’s iconic home of music and entertainment is being redeveloped as part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal, with $150.3 million being invested by the Australian and State Governments, and the City of Perth. The investment will preserve the renowned acoustics, while enhancing the venue in a range of ways.

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  • Artist impression of Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment

    Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation

    Established as the heart of the WA’s arts and culture scene, the Perth Cultural Centre is being rejuvenated as part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal, with $55 million allocated by the Australian and State Governments. The investment will revitalise the precinct and public realm to create vibrant, safe and attractive spaces connecting Perth’s cultural institutions.

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  • City of Perth Swan River Skyline

    Cultural infrastructure

    Aboriginal Cultural Centre

    The Western Australian Government has begun plans for an Aboriginal Cultural Centre, to be developed on a culturally significant location by the Derbarl Yerrigan (the Whadjuk Nyoongar name for the Swan River). An initial $102 million has been committed by the State and Federal governments. 

    The development will be a central place of significance, helping to empower Aboriginal people to share their histories and demonstrate their culture. 

Private Investment Projects

Elizabeth Quay

  • 21 The Esplanade Elizabeth Quay

    Elizabeth Quay

    Lot 4, 21 The Esplanade Elizabeth Quay

    $400M

    The $400 million development will deliver a 53-storey tower encompassing 70,000sqm of office space and 176 short-stay accommodation units. The plans for the development include a range of amenities such as restaurant, café and bar tenancies, a gym, child-care centre, and roof top pool.

     

  • lot 5 and 6 v2

    Elizabeth Quay

    Lots 5 & 6, Elizabeth Quay

    This skyline-defining development on the Swan River will consist of two towers - 56-storeys and 21-storeys - adding more than 35,000sqm of high-quality office space over 19 levels, 2,000sqm of dining and retail space, 237 apartments and 84 hotel rooms to the CBD.  
  • EQ West, 2-4 William St, Perth (Lots 2 & 3)

    Elizabeth Quay

    EQ West, 2-4 William St, Perth (Lots 2 & 3)

    $385M

    Two towers, above a shared podium and plaza, will deliver a diverse mix of land uses including a 52-storey residential complex comprising 484 apartments and 190 hotel rooms, ground floor retail and food and beverage tenancies, to activate the surrounding area and Australia’s only high-rise public art museum.

Perth City Link

  • King Street Campus, 59 Roe Street, Perth (Lot 10)

    Perth City Link

    King Street Campus, 59 Roe Street, Perth (Lot 10)

    $100M

    Part of the Perth City Link precinct and located on the western corner of King and Roe Streets, this 15-storey mixed-use development includes more than 26,000sqm of office floor space with a wellness centre and end-of-trip facilities, as well as more than 1,000sqm of retail, food and beverage floor space.

    DA-2021/5077

  • Dorsett Hotel, Perth (Lot 3, 90 Milligan Street)

    Perth City Link

    Dorsett Hotel, Perth (Lot 3, 90 Milligan Street)

    $100M

    A 263-room, 23 storey, boutique hotel, adjacent to the Perth RAC Arena, is currently under construction within the Perth City Link precinct on the border of the city’s premier night-time entertainment area, Northbridge.

  • Perth Hub, 600 Wellington Street, Perth (Lot 2) V2

    Perth City Link

    Perth Hub, 600 Wellington Street, Perth (Lot 2)

    $158M

    As one of the most exciting developments within the Perth City Link project precinct, this hub will reconnect the CBD to Northbridge. It has a 32-storey residential tower with 314 apartments and 1200sqm of retail floor space, catering to 3,000 residents.

  • King Square Tower, 580 Wellington Street, Perth (Lot 5) V2

    Perth City Link

    King Square Tower, 580 Wellington Street, Perth (Lot 5)

    $180M

    This 27-storey commercial tower will include 64,000sqm of commercial floor space across 20-storeys plus three stories of co-working and conference space, wellness amenities and end-of-trip facilities.

  • Lot 4 Perth City Link V2

    Perth City Link

    Lot 4 Perth City Link

    $80M

    A 23-storey residential tower offering 215 homes, include three communal open spaces, six dining and entertainment tenancies, eight car parking bays, and 157 bicycle bays and a variety of commercial tenancies at Roe Street and Wardang Gardens.

  • Lot 9 Perth City Link (69 Roe Street)

    Perth City Link

    Lot 9 Perth City Link (69 Roe Street)

    $137M

    A 21-Storey Office Tower encompassing 29,000sq m of net lettable area, three outdoor terraces, a double-height lobby, three different floor plate sizes and a rooftop garden with views of Northbridge and the Perth CBD.

Residential and short stay accommodation

  • Perth Girls School, 2 Wellington St, East Perth

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    Perth Girls School, 2 Wellington St, East Perth

    $400M

    Planned as the biggest single build-to-rent development in Western Australia, this major East Perth project will deliver 742 new apartments, including 100 affordable dwellings. It will also house a microbrewery, supermarket, cafés, commercial offices, art gallery and yoga studio spaces across 15 to 37-storeys.

  • 641-643 Wellington Street Perth

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    641-643 Wellington Street, Perth

    $40M

    In preparation for a significant increase to the city’s student population, this proposal would see the existing five-storey office building demolished and a new 18-storey building with 540 student residences, and ground floor commercial opportunities, built in its place. The development will provide specialised accommodation to support the growing population and, in turn, boost vibrancy and support ongoing growth in city amenity.

  • Hotel Milligan 3947 Milligan Street Perth V2

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    Hotel Milligan, 39-47 Milligan Street, Perth

    $175M

    Located in the CBD’s west end, this 28-storey office and residential building will house 19 dwellings. A second 36-storey tower will contain 406 hotel rooms, a swimming pool and associated dining and retail areas.

  • Garden Towers, 110 Plain Street, East Perth

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    Garden Towers, 110 Plain Street, East Perth

    $207M

    These two apartment towers of 38 and 27-storeys will include 331 apartments, commercial tenancies, a sky deck, bar, pool, gym, and an entertainment hub. Half of the apartments have already been purchased with this development injecting new residents into East Perth.

  • 313 to 335 Wellington Street Perth V2

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    313-335 Wellington Street, Perth

    $70M

    A 30-storey, 732 bed purpose-built student accommodation tower, will cater to the influx of students calling the Perth CBD home.

  • Four Points, 725 Wellington St and Murray Tower (482-488 Murray Street), Perth

    Residential and short stay accommodation

    Four Points, 725 Wellington St and Murray Tower (482-488 Murray Street), Perth

    $290M

    This unique development includes a 26-storey office building, a 33-storey residential building - with 155 dwellings – and a refurbishment of the existing Four Points Sheraton. The development will see Murray and Wellington streets connected via a mid-block pedestrian walkway. Retail, community, recreation, dining uses, and a landscaped public plaza are proposed for the lower floors.

Commercial developments

  • 95-99 Barrack Street, Perth

    Commercial developments

    95-99 Barrack Street, Perth

    $160M

    A mixed-use development to revitalise the heritage property on Barrack Street will include a 23-storey office building, with dining and retail uses on the ground floor. The development will also encompass the refurbishment of the Liberty Theatre, a 52-bay car park and upgrades and extension to the public laneway with a pocket park.

  • 301-311 Wellington Street V2

    Commercial developments

    301-311 Wellington Street

    $150M

    An adaptive reuse project will see the five levels of existing car park converted into 51 residential apartments and a 12-storey office tower built on top with a public plaza.

  • Carillon Retail Precinct V2

    Commercial developments

    Carillon Retail Precinct

    One of the city’s largest land holdings, with direct pedestrian connections between the Perth train station and St Georges Terrace, is poised to be redeveloped to include innovative, mixed-use design principles to maximise the potential of its strategic location.
  • Mill Green 1 Mill Street Perth V2

    Commercial developments

    Mill Green, 1 Mill Street, Perth

    $174M

    Approved redevelopment of the southern portion of the Mill Green complex, including the addition of a 20-storey office tower comprising 29,000sqm of office space, as well as a retail and entertainment precinct.

  • Link @ Langley, 99 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth

    Commercial developments

    Link @ Langley, 99 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth

    $50M

    Currently under construction, the Link @ Langley features a public plaza, art gallery, theatre and performance space, a multitude of commercial tenancies providing amenity for residents and visitors to the Hyatt Hotel such as new food and beverage options, a supermarket, gym, medical and wellness centre and childcare.

  • Woolworths Shopping Centre Complex, 707 Murray Street, West Perth

    Commercial developments

    Woolworths Shopping Centre Complex, 707 Murray Street, West Perth

    $26.5M

    Once complete, this development will provide amenity and services to the growing population in West Perth and the CBD. It is set to include a range of retail and hospitality outlets, as well as childcare and a medical centre. 

  • Capital Square Towers, 98 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Commercial developments

    Capital Square Towers, 98 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    $1B (3 x towers)

    Located in the city’s west end, the Capital Square development houses three high-rise towers. Towers 1 and 2 are finished, while Tower 3 - a 32-storey hotel - is under construction.