Northbridge link to Perth city
13 February 2008
Premier Alan Carpenter today announced a commitment to initial works of the Northbridge Link Project, bringing Perth’s CBD and Northbridge together.
Mr Carpenter said the Government had allocated $9million to develop land along Wellington Street near Perth Arena as public open space and for mixed, commercial, residential and tourism uses.
The money would be used to create a genuine forecourt for the Perth Arena, an upgrade of Wellington and Milligan Streets and a road transport link that would allow the long-awaited redevelopment of the Perth Entertainment Centre site.
It would also open up the potential of the parcel of land which separated the Perth Arena and the old entertainment centre - which the Government hoped would become a new hotel for Perth.
“The Northbridge Link project will bring new vitality and activity to Perth, stimulating private sector investment in the city and helping to reinvigorate Northbridge and the Cultural Centre,” the Premier said.
“This initial development, which covers 6.3ha from the Perth Arena to the Entertainment Centre, is expected to attract investment in excess of $600million.”
Land development as part of the State Government’s role in the project begins in 2008-09, and is expected to be completed in 2012.
Mr Carpenter today also announced the $300million Perth Waterfront Project, which followed last week’s announcement that the Government would build the $1.1billion outdoor stadium at Subiaco and a $506million museum at the East Perth Power Station site.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the project would ensure the city’s premier entertainment venue was linked to public transport and a brilliant urban environment.
“The first phase of development will include cafes, bars, shops and offices for thousands of employees, residential dwellings and housing,” Ms MacTiernan said.
“The public open spaces will be outstanding and particular attention will be paid to creating high quality streetscapes.”
The final Northbridge link masterplan will be released shortly. It was developed by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) in partnership with the City of Perth and the Public Transport Authority (PTA) following extensive community and stakeholder consultation.
The State Government will be in discussions with the City of Perth to finalise land development and timing issues.
Premier’s office - 9222 9475
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure's office - 9213 6400