- Key
milestone reached for East Perth Primary School development, with early
contractor involvement tender released
- Project
designs progressed after the appointment of architects in January 2025
- $165
million funded in the State Budget to deliver the new primary school for 2029
- Cook Labor
Government delivering for inner-city families and revitalising the area
The Cook Labor Government
has today announced the release of the tender for early contractor involvement for the state-of-the-art East Perth Primary
School, marking a new milestone for the project.
Shortlisted contractors have been invited to tender for forward works on
the inner-city site, which includes the demolition of the car park later this
year.
Project designs have also progressed following the appointment of
architects in January.
The successful contractor will work with the lead consultants and
appointed architects to finalise the school design and progress to the main
construction works, which are expected to start on site in May 2026.
Work on the project continues with the relocation of high-voltage
cabling completed. Planning for the relocation of other services is also underway.
The new school is fully funded, with $165 million allocated in the State
Budget for its delivery.
The school will provide enrolment relief to neighbouring Highgate
Primary School. It will have capacity for 600 students from Kindergarten to
Year 6 and the design allows for a future stage to expand the school to
accommodate a further 200 students.
It is on track to open for the start of the 2029 school year.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"The Cook Labor Government is getting on with the job of delivering for
all Western Australians and the East Perth Primary School project is a perfect
example.
"We have the strongest economy in the country, and the fastest growing
population, and with that comes increasing enrolments in our quality public
schools.
"This project will deliver the State's first vertical public primary
school for the growing number of families in the inner city - providing
enrolment relief to nearby Highgate Primary School.
"The new East Perth Primary School will provide local students with a
first-class education while further unlocking the potential of the area."
Comments attributed to Education Minister Sabine Winton:
"The Cook Government is committed to delivering quality school
infrastructure close to where families live - because everyone should have
access to a great education.
"The new East Perth Primary School is a key part of our work to
revitalise the inner city and provide for local families.
"We know a new primary school is needed to accommodate growing
enrolments, so it's great to be moving to the next stage of development for
this exciting project."
Comments attributed to Planning and Lands Minister John Carey:
"This call for early
contractor involvement is another step towards this project becoming a
reality.
"Our government has
committed $165 million to the East Perth Primary School project which will
deliver an outstanding public school for the families who live in Perth.
"We're delivering on a
range of projects to continue making our inner city more vibrant and liveable."
