SEPTEMBER

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03 – CLAREMONT
Specialist Medical Centre tops out
The Claremont Specialist Medical Centre has topped out, reaching its full structural height. Georgiou is constructing the Australian Development Capital project, with Paeds Plus and DermCo among its future medical tenants.

05 – PERTH
Electric ferry expansion progresses
The State Government progresses its $107 million Swan River ferry expansion, proposing five electric ferries linking Elizabeth Quay with new terminals at Matilda Bay and Applecross, with services planned every 25 minutes. 

08 – PERTH
Former Fast Eddy’s site recommended for redevelopment
A seven-storey development with 68 short-stay accommodation units and a ground-floor café is recommended for approval at 454 Murray Street. The project would involve demolition of the remaining former Fast Eddy’s site, which has been vacant for seven years.

09 – MURDOCH
Women and Babies Hospital rises above ground
Above-ground construction has begun on the new 274-bed Women and Babies Hospital in Murdoch, with first-floor works and jumpform systems underway. The project is using an accelerated construction sequence and modular building methods to reduce construction time.

10 – ALKIMOS
$32.7 million surf lifesaving club unveiled
The City of Wanneroo unveils plans for a $32.7 million two-storey surf lifesaving club at South Alkimos Beach, with patrol and training facilities, gym, kiosk, function spaces, commercial tenancy and lookout tower.

 

10 – BENTLEY
Contract awarded for $167 million Surgicentre
Cooper & Oxley has been awarded the forward works contract for the $167 million Bentley Health Service Surgicentre. The new facility will include six operating theatres, two procedure rooms, a 24-bed surgical ward and 42 day-stay bays.

10 – CARRAMAR
St Stephen’s redevelopment approved
A $9.4 million redevelopment of St Stephen’s School is approved, including a 240-seat theatre and upgraded specialist facilities.

10 – CITY BEACH
Oban Road childcare centre refused
A proposed two-storey childcare centre on Oban Road is refused after opposition from Town of Cambridge planners and neighbouring medical professionals over noise and its potential impact on patients.

10 – EDGEWATER
Guzman y Gomez drive-through proposed
Plans have been lodged for a $2.3 million Guzman y Gomez drive-through restaurant on Joondalup Drive in Edgewater. The proposal is currently open for public consultation.

10 – MARGARET RIVER
Wildlife hospital to open
The State Government has committed $1.5 million towards the South West’s first dedicated wildlife hospital in Margaret River. The facility is expected to open in late October and will treat sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife while supporting WA’s bird flu response.

10 – PERTH CITY
Perth to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches
Perth is expected to host up to six of the world’s top 10 teams during the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is forecast to attract 250,000 international visitors and $1.3 billion in direct visitor spending.

10 – SUBIACO
Hay Street development approved
A $2.5 million commercial development on the former Santa Fe Restaurant site is approved, with a luxury furniture showroom, offices and 3m-high digital advertising sign.

10 – WEST PERTH
Sutherland Street Rail Bridge upgrade progresses
Planning is progressing for the $50 million upgrade of the 1913 Sutherland Street Rail Bridge, with Jacobs appointed to complete the detailed design. Construction is expected to begin in late 2027.

11 – EAST FREMANTLE
Woodside House aged care plans amended
Amended plans have been lodged for an aged care and wellness precinct centred around heritage-listed Woodside House. The project was approved in December 2023, with the amendment seeking a three-year extension to commence development.

11 – LANDSDALE
$13 million commercial centre redesigned
Changes to the planned East Landsdale commercial centre have been approved, including a significantly larger medical centre and new childcare centre. The Alexander Drive and Landsdale Road development was originally approved in January 2023.

11 – NORTHBRIDGE
Geisha Bar temporarily closed
Geisha Bar has temporarily closed after structural damage was discovered in part of the venue’s roof. The Northbridge nightclub, which has operated since 1999, will remain closed while the damage is assessed and repaired.

11 – PERTH
Retailers push for extended trading hours
Major retailers have renewed calls for WA’s restricted shopping hours to be relaxed, particularly Sunday trading. The State Government has rejected changes, arguing current restrictions help protect small businesses.

12 – CLAREMONT
Claremont RSL finds new home
Claremont RSL has secured a new home at Claremont Showground after four years without permanent premises following the closure of Claremont Bowling Club in 2022. The move also restores the RSL’s historic connection with the showground dating back to World War I.

 

12 – EAST PERTH
$165 million primary school contract awarded
CPB Contractors has been awarded the main construction contract for the new $165 million East Perth Primary School. The vertical campus will accommodate 600 students, with capacity for a further 200, and is expected to open in Term 1, 2029.

12 – FLOREAT
Floreat Toy Library faces closure
Floreat Toy Library has refused a new two-year lease at its council-owned Lawler Park premises, saying increased City of Nedlands charges are unaffordable. The volunteer-run toy library has operated in Floreat under a shared lease arrangement for more than 40 years.

12 – FREMANTLE
Fremantle Traffic Bridge nearing completion
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge could open before Christmas, earlier than its previous early-2027 schedule. The four major construction cranes, temporary jetties and bridge tower scaffolding have now been removed, with remaining works including sealing, asphalting, signage and street lighting.

12 – MATILDA BAY
Ferry terminal safety concerns raised
A marine safety expert has warned the proposed Matilda Bay ferry terminal could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vulnerable river users due to conflicts with ferries. He identified nearby Nedlands Jetty as a safer option, while the State Government says the risks can be appropriately managed.

12 – NEDLANDS
Three Points Bridge proposal revived
Nedlands mayor Leonie Browner has called for the shelved Three Points Bridge proposal to be reconsidered to help address future transport demand from increased housing density. The 1.5km pedestrian and cycling bridge linking Nedlands, Bicton and Mosman Park was first proposed in 2016 but never funded.

12 – NEDLANDS
Woolworths preparing to open at Captain Stirling
Woolworths is preparing to open its new Captain Stirling Shopping Centre supermarket by the end of September. The store will open about 900m from the long-running Taylor Road IGA, which has operated in Nedlands for 25 years.

12 – SWANBOURNE / WEST PERTH
Two ageing rail bridges to be replaced
The Congdon Street rail bridge in Swanbourne and Sutherland Street bridge in West Perth are set to be replaced at a combined cost of almost $90 million. Congdon Street works are expected to begin in 2027, while the $50 million Sutherland Street bridge is planned for installation in January 2028.

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13 – FREMANTLE
New Fremantle Traffic Bridge opening early
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will officially open on 1 November 2026, several months ahead of schedule. A community event will allow people to walk across the bridge before it opens to traffic that evening.

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13 – HILLARYS
Fishing platform upgrade begins
The northern breakwater fishing platform at Hillarys Boat Harbour has closed for a $1.2 million upgrade, including an extension, wheelchair stops and fishing rod holders. It is expected to reopen in early November.

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14 – NORTHBRIDGE
Construction begins on 174-apartment build-to-rent tower
Construction has begun on DevelopmentWA’s 30-storey, 174-apartment build-to-rent project on Roe Street. The apartments will provide social and affordable housing and will ultimately be sold to a community housing provider.

14 – PERTH
Brick shortage threatens housing construction
WA’s major brick supplier Midland Brick has introduced purchase limits as shortages expand from face bricks to maxi bricks. Builders have warned the supply constraints could delay housing construction and place further financial pressure on the industry.

15 – SWANBOURNE
Perth Children’s Hospice completed
Construction of Perth’s first children’s hospice in Swanbourne has been completed after years of planning disputes. Landscaping of neighbouring Allen Park remains outstanding, with efforts underway to expedite planting of about 7,500 donated plants.

15 – WANNEROO
Sonas childcare centre closes suddenly
Sonas Early Learning and Care has immediately closed its Wanneroo Central centre after its landlord took possession of the premises following failed lease negotiations. The 86-place centre had been operating below capacity.

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16 – PERTH CITY
Mill Green masterplan revised
GDI Property has lodged a revised masterplan to combine 197 St Georges Terrace, 5 Mill Street and 1 Mill Street into a single Mill Green commercial precinct. The proposal includes staged refurbishment and redevelopment of the three sites.

17 – ALKIMOS
New primary school officially named
The $45.5 million Alkimos Sands Primary School has been officially named as construction continues in Alkimos Vista Estate. The new school will accommodate up to 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6.

17 – CLAREMONT
Station Master’s House remains vacant
Claremont’s 1886 Station Master’s House remains vacant after a second attempt to find a tenant attracted no applications. The heritage-listed railway station building was previously offered for lease in July 2025.

17 – DARCH
Construction begins on major public open space
Work has started on a 4.8ha public open space at the Kinmore Green estate in Darch. The project will include sports fields, cricket nets, basketball and netball facilities, a playground, exercise equipment and picnic areas.

17 – JOONDALUP
Gidget House opens at Joondalup Health Campus
Gidget House has opened its second WA centre at Joondalup Health Campus, providing free psychological support for people experiencing or at risk of perinatal mental health challenges.

17 – JOONDALUP
$15.6 million Police Academy upgrade to begin
A $15.6 million upgrade of the WA Police Academy will begin next month, including refurbishment of 44 accommodation units for regional police recruits undertaking training in Perth.

17 – MATILDA BAY
Government defends ferry terminal location
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has defended plans to proceed with the Matilda Bay ferry terminal despite an independent report finding greater safety risks than the alternative Nedlands site. She said the identified risks would be managed through the terminal’s design and operation.

17 – MINDARIE
Mini golf course proposed at Mindarie Marina
Plans have been lodged for a 14-hole mini golf course on vacant land at Mindarie Marina. The venue would accommodate up to 60 patrons and operate daily from 9am to 9pm.

17 – NOLLAMARA
Childcare centre approved
A $2.5 million childcare centre has been approved for a long-vacant site at Flinders Street and Windemere Crescent despite objections from nearby residents. The centre will accommodate 72 children and 11 staff.

17 – OCEAN REEF
Ocean Reef Marina cost rises to $325 million
The estimated cost of the Ocean Reef Marina development has increased to $325 million, up from $272.3 million and its original $120 million estimate in 2017. The first 13 residential lots are due to be released for sale next week.

17 – PERTH CITY
Former Fast Eddys redevelopment approved
A seven-storey development at the former Fast Eddys site has been approved, comprising 68 tourist accommodation units, two penthouse apartments and a café. Demolition of the former restaurant building is underway.

17 – PERTH CITY
Royal Perth Hospital emergency department approved
The WA Planning Commission has approved the six-storey S Block as part of Royal Perth Hospital’s $807.3 million redevelopment. The new emergency department will include 16 ambulance bays across two levels and additional bed capacity.

 

17 – STIRLING
$11.5 million social housing development awarded
McCorkell Constructions WA has been awarded an $11.5 million contract to build 19 social homes in a three-storey complex in Stirling. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2028.

17 – SWANBOURNE
Children’s Hospice landscaping plans progress
Nedlands Council has held a special meeting to finalise plans for parklands adjoining Perth’s new Children’s Hospice at Allen Park. Construction of the hospice itself has now been completed.

17 – TRIGG
Surf Life Saving Club upgrades completed
A $300,000 upgrade of the Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club has been completed, including improvements to the alfresco and administration areas, refurbishment of the training room and creation of a new meeting room.

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18 – PERTH CITY
EQWest completion date remains unclear
The completion date for the long-delayed EQWest development at Elizabeth Quay remains uncertain amid an ongoing contractual dispute. Work has continued at the site, which includes what will become Perth’s fourth-tallest tower.

18 – YANCHEP
Yanchep Lagoon foreshore plan faces opposition
Residents have opposed plans for a coastal boardwalk as part of the $43.5 million Yanchep Lagoon foreshore redevelopment. The management plan proposes staged works through to 2030, with residents arguing previously required boardwalk design conditions have not yet been addressed.

19 – MOSMAN PARK
Rocky Bay redevelopment plans revealed
Curtin Heritage Living has revealed plans for a 12-storey apartment complex with commercial and community spaces as part of its redevelopment of the former Rocky Bay site at 60 McCabe Street. The project forms part of a proposed $450 million redevelopment of the 2.8ha site.

21 – CLAREMONT
Parking fee concession approved for major development
Developers of the mixed-use hotel and apartment project at 10–40 Bay View Terrace have been granted reduced construction parking fees, after daily bay charges doubled from $50 to $100. The concession reduces the expected parking cost from more than $1.1 million to $500,000.

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21 – FREMANTLE
WA’s first 24/7 mental health crisis centre opens
WA’s first dedicated 24/7 mental health crisis centre has opened as part of the $88.1 million Fremantle Hospital expansion. The redevelopment adds 40 mental health beds, including a new neurobehavioural unit and 20-bed secure mental health ward.

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21 – SWAN VALLEY
Oscar’s in the Valley closes
Family-owned restaurant Oscar’s in the Valley has closed immediately and entered liquidation after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. Owner Justin Hughes said the business was no longer financially viable.