Gateway opens on new vision for Perth's eastern entrance

7/7/02 Perth City's eastern entrance is to be transformed into a mixed commercial and residential area with a permanent population of up to 6,000 residents.

7/7/02
Perth City's eastern entrance is to be transformed into a mixed commercial and residential area with a permanent population of up to 6,000 residents.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today released a draft master plan for The Gateway - more than 40ha of land bounded by the Swan River, Adelaide Terrace, Plain Street and the revitalised part of East Perth.
"This plan envisages the creation of a new, integrated community with employment, shopping, educational and recreational opportunities and links to the Swan River foreshore," Ms MacTiernan said.
"Many of the area's best recognised landmarks including the WACA Ground, Trinity College and Queens Gardens will remain as features of the redeveloped Gateway."
Ms MacTiernan outlined features of the plan including:

  • re-establishing Adelaide Terrace as the main entry to the city;
  • extending Hay Street to the east, to directly link the city and the river;
  • a major waterfront development near the Causeway; and
  • boardwalks, inlets and parkland along the riverfront.
The Minister said the draft master plan was prepared by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA), which would manage redevelopment of the Gateway.
EPRA had just completed the purchase of one of the key sites in the precinct, the former Bus Depot in Adelaide Terrace, which would be the first parcel of land to be redeveloped.
Other areas proposed for redevelopment included the Police Headquarters, the State Chemistry Centre and the No 4-A City of Perth Car Park, as well as Gloucester Park, subject to agreement being reached with the WA Trotting Association.
EPRA chairman Ken Michael said the draft master plan is designed to make the Gateway a safe, vibrant, people-friendly precinct.
"The Gateway incorporates mixed use development, integrating residential, commercial, retail, educational, community and recreational uses," Mr Michael said.
"The draft master plan enhances the area's heritage and natural environment and proposes a balanced transportation network that emphasises pedestrian and cyclist movement.
"It also utilises the latest concepts in environmentally sustainable design as well as providing opportunities for affordable housing."
Ms MacTiernan said a three-month public consultation period commencing today would allow all interested groups to have input into the planning process.
To support the public consultation program, a new Web site - http://www.gatewayeastperth.com.au - has been launched, with details of the draft master plan and a facility for people to make online submissions.
Minister's office: 9213 6400