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Last updated 25/10/2026
Construction & Development Updates
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Alkimos
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
10 January 2026 | Aquatic and recreation centre construction under way
Construction of the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre is underway after the $65 million project was awarded to PS Structures. The facility is expected to open in late 2026.
Alkimos Costco
4 August 2026 | Costco Alkimos approved
The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel unanimously approves the $80 million Costco Alkimos development, including a 14,193sqm warehouse on a 66,821sqm site along Romeo Road. The project will become Perth’s first Costco north of the river and the retailer’s third warehouse in Perth.
27 February 2026 | Costco development application lodged
A development application has been lodged for a new Costco warehouse at Alkimos covering 14,234sqm. The store would include a fuel station, bakery, sushi bar, tyre centre and other services.
Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant
4 January 2026 | Desalination plant cabling milestone reached
Underground cabling linking the planned Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant to the Yanchep power substation has been completed, marking a major milestone for the $2.8 billion project. The plant is expected to come online in 2028 and increase Perth’s water supply by about 50 billion litres per year.
Trinity Village
5 March 2026 | Trinity Village retail centre sold
Trinity Village shopping centre in Alkimos has been sold to Harmony Property Investments for $33.07 million and will be held in the Harmony Property Investments Neighbourhood Retail Fund.
Applecross
5 Macrae Road short-stay accommodation
16 March 2026 | Short-stay accommodation proposed for Macrae Road
A development application is lodged for a six-storey, 21-unit short-stay accommodation development at 5 Macrae Road. The $16.2 million project is proposed by Griffin Group.
Canning Bridge Town Centre Moreau Mews
12 June 2026 | Moreau Mews tenders close
Tenders close for the Canning Bridge Town Centre Moreau Mews development.
Griffin Group 21-apartment development
31 July 2026 | Six-storey apartment development approved
Planning authorities approve Griffin Group’s $16.27 million apartment development in Applecross despite opposition from the City of Melville. The six-storey project will contain 21 two and three-bedroom apartments, 32 ground-floor parking bays and a rooftop garden.
Armadale
Charlie’s Barber Shop, Armadale Shopping City
30 July 2026 | Long-running barber shop to close
Charlie's Barber Shop at Armadale Shopping City announces it will close after more than 55 years in business when owner Charlie Girbino retires and the shopping centre does not renew the lease.
Australia
Multiplex acquisition by Obayashi
18 June 2026 | Multiplex sold to Obayashi
Obayashi Corporation agrees to acquire Perth-founded Multiplex for US$650 million (A$930 million), with the Japanese builder announcing plans to expand its Australian operations.
Baldivis
Doghill Road battery and solar energy project
16 March 2026 | Battery energy project proposed on Doghill Road
RE AU Development Pty Ltd has proposed a 250 megawatt, four-hour battery installation on Doghill Road, with construction expected to begin later this year and completion targeted for 2029.
17 February 2026 | Battery and solar energy project approved
Hesperia through Empowered have received planning approval for a large $500 million renewable energy project, which includes a 250 megawatt, four hour battery facility on Doghill Road, despite community concerns about visual impacts, noise and light pollution. Construction will begin at the end of 2026 and finish by 2029.
Limestone Coast Brewing, Settlers Hills Village Centre
29 July 2026 | Brewery seeks expanded trading
Limestone Coast Brewing applies to expand its Baldivis taproom, increasing patron capacity from 120 to 180 and introducing takeaway beer sales at the Settlers Hills Village Centre.
Spud Shed hotel, 124 Kerosene Lane
2 July 2026 | Spud Shed hotel proposed
The Galati Group proposes a 1,500sqm hotel beside its Spud Shed at 124 Kerosene Lane in Baldivis. The development would include a bar, restaurant, function room, beer garden, playground and TAB as part of the broader Spud Shed group centre.
Balga
Former Goodlife gym disability housing
29 January 2026 | Specialist disability housing project approved
A $5 million development converting the former Goodlife gym on Wanneroo Road into 22 NDIS disability housing units has been approved by the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel.
Ballajura
Housing south of Ballajura station
12 February 2026 | Social and affordable housing project proposed
Rowe Group has proposed a $53.8 million six-storey apartment building immediately south of Ballajura train station. Backed by the Housing Australia Future Fund, the project would deliver 100 social and affordable apartments (30 one-bedroom and 70 two-bedroom), along with communal areas, a management office and parking.
Bassendean
1 Park Lane
13 February 2026 | Social and affordable housing project revealed
DevelopmentWA has released plans for a $38 million nine-storey apartment complex at 1 Park Lane in Bassendean. The project would deliver 73 dwellings, including 15 social housing units and 58 affordable housing apartments.
Pensioner Guard Cottage
5 July 2026 | Council reclaims Pensioner Guard Cottage
The Town of Bassendean votes to repurchase the heritage-listed Pensioner Guard Cottage on Surrey Street for $1, reaffirming an earlier decision after finding the required restoration works had not commenced.
Bayswater
40-42 King William Street
28 May 2026 | Public comment opens on social housing project
Public consultation opens on DevelopmentWA's proposed nine-storey development at 40-42 King William Street containing 72 social and affordable homes.
7-11 King William Street
14 May 2026 | Apartment development proposed for King William Street
PARC lodges a development application for a new apartment development at 7-11 King William Street.
On The Run petrol station
20 August 2026 | On The Run petrol station bid returns
On The Run has made another attempt to gain approval for a $2.5 million 24-hour petrol station, despite opposition from residents, the City of Bayswater and Main Roads WA.
Beaconsfield
Marisol at Lefroy / former Beaconsfield TAFE
27 May 2026 | Marisol estate officially launched
The Marisol at Lefroy estate is launched on the former Beaconsfield TAFE site, with the first release comprising 25 residential lots.
Sardelic Park / Nara Beaconsfield sewer works
21 July 2026 | Sardelic Park closure sparks community frustration
Residents call for the reopening of Sardelic Park, which has remained closed for more than four months while sewer works are carried out for Stockland’s Nara Beaconsfield subdivision, despite earlier advice that the park would reopen by the end of March.
Belmont
Belmont Park redevelopment
20 January 2026 | Belmont Park redevelopment stage progressing
Planning work has continued on the Belmont Park redevelopment which will transform the racecourse precinct into a mixed-use area with apartments, commercial buildings and public space.
Belmont Squash and Sport Centre
13 August 2026 | $2.45 million squash centre redevelopment completed
The $2.45 million redevelopment of the Belmont Squash and Sport Centre is completed ahead of the 2026 World Squash Masters Championships, with new courts, lighting, changerooms, accessibility upgrades and a new facade.
Bentley
Bentley Health Service Secure Extended Care Unit
9 June 2026 | Contract awarded for Secure Extended Care Unit
Georgiou is awarded the contract to construct Western Australia's first Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) at Bentley Health Service. The $67.1 million facility will provide 24 beds for involuntary mental health patients.
Bentley Health Service Surgicentre
9 June 2026 | New surgicentre funded
The State and Federal Governments commit $167 million towards a new Surgicentre at Bentley Health Service. The facility will include six operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a 24-bed surgical ward.
24 January 2026 | Architects appointed for $167 million surgical centre
Silver Thomas Hanley has been appointed to design a new $167 million surgical centre at Bentley Health Service. The project includes operating theatres, wards and sterilisation facilities.
Perth Hockey Stadium
27 February 2026 | National hockey centre funding announced
The State Government has committed $163 million to redevelop the existing Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University into a world-class high-performance hockey centre for amateur and professional leagues.
Bibra Lake
Bibra Lake Wetlands Centre
24 August 2026 | Wetlands Centre funding extension rejected
The City of Cockburn has rejected a five-year funding extension for the Bibra Lake Wetlands Centre, seeking to reduce its reliance on ratepayer funding. Its current three-year funding agreement ends in September.
Booragoon
Seniors housing opposite Westfield Booragoon
12 June 2026 | Construction commences on seniors housing development
Construction begins on an $11.9 million seniors housing development opposite Westfield Booragoon. Designed by Klopper & Davis Architects, the project will contain 20 units.
Brabham
Brabham Senior High School
22 May 2026 | Tender awarded for senior high school
A tender is awarded for construction of Brabham Senior High School.
Bullsbrook
Bethanie Bullsbrook Lifestyle Village
16 June 2026 | Bethanie abandons lifestyle village
Bethanie abandons plans for its proposed 237-home Bullsbrook Lifestyle Village, ending what would have been the not-for-profit’s first land lease community despite the $20 million over-50s development receiving State planning approval in 2025.
Darling Bullsbrook estate
7 April 2026 | Construction commences on Darling Bullsbrook estate
Construction begins on the 84-hectare Darling Bullsbrook estate. The development is expected to deliver approximately 1,200 homes.
Bunbury
Bunnings Bunbury-Dalyellup relocation
19 August 2026 | Bunnings relocation refused
The WA Planning Commission has refused Bunnings’ proposal to relocate its Bunbury store to a vacant site in Dalyellup, following strong community opposition.
6 July 2026 | Campaign launched to keep Bunnings in Bunbury
Business leaders, politicians and community representatives launch a campaign opposing Bunnings’ proposed relocation from Bunbury to a new $70 million store in Dalyellup. Supporters argue moving the retailer from the city where it began more than 130 years ago would have a significant impact on Bunbury’s economy and town centre.
Burswood
Anantara hotel at Burswood Point
27 February 2026 | Anantara hotel proposed for Burswood Point
A $3.8 billion 150-room Anantara hotel has been proposed for the Burswood Point redevelopment by Golden Sedayu, a partnership between Perth’s Golden Group and Indonesian developer Agung Sedayu. The project would include destination restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre and Anantara Spa open to both hotel guests and the public.
Burswood Green, 2 Hawthorne Place
16 July 2026 | SKS relaunches $145 million Burswood Green project
SKS Group relaunches its $145 million Burswood Green development at 2 Hawthorne Place, comprising 170 apartments across 19 levels and ground-floor commercial space. The project was approved in 2022 after SKS bought the site in 2015, but was delayed before returning to the market with an amended design.
Crown Metropol Atrium
31 August 2026 | Crown Metropol atrium to be transformed
Crown Metropol Perth’s 12-storey glass atrium will be redeveloped into a new dining and entertainment precinct featuring landscaping and a 1200sqm Canopy Bar with dining, lounge and bar areas.
Crown Urban Food District
13 February 2026 | Crown Urban Food District opens
A new food precinct known as the Urban Food District has opened at Crown Perth. The development introduces several new restaurants and bars and represents the resort’s first major new hospitality precinct in more than a decade.
Perth Park
15 May 2026 | Perth Park contract awarded
The State Government awards a $202.4 million contract to the Seymour Whyte, Civmec and Aurecon Alliance to construct Perth Park. The project includes a 12,000-seat amphitheatre, multi-purpose facilities and more than 600 new trees.
13 March 2026 | Trees removed at Burswood Park for racetrack
All trees at Burswood Park are reportedly being removed, including a registered mental health Blue Tree, as part of works for a new State Government racetrack.
6 February 2026 | Site works begin for Perth Park racetrack project
Site establishment works have begun on the $217.5 million Perth Park thoroughbred racetrack development at Burswood Park.
Butler
Housing near Butler station
21 February 2026 | Social and affordable housing project proposed near station
DevelopmentWA has lodged plans for a six-storey complex containing 60 apartments near Butler train station with 14 social and 46 affordable units.
Cambridge
Cambridge Local Planning Scheme No. 2
6 August 2026 | Major planning scheme changes progress
The Town of Cambridge progresses Local Planning Scheme No. 2, proposing development of up to nine storeys in Floreat, Wembley and West Leederville and up to six storeys along parts of Cambridge Street.
Canning
Residential design code reforms
24 August 2026 | Mayor raises concerns over proposed R-Code changes
Canning mayor Patrick Hall has raised concerns about proposed changes to WA’s residential design codes, warning that increased subdivision could create environmental impacts and make housing less affordable for young local families. The State Government says the changes could allow more than 50,000 existing Perth properties to be subdivided.
Canning Vale
Good Sammy headquarters
26 February 2026 | Good Sammy headquarters redevelopment completed
A $5.7 million redevelopment has been completed at Good Sammy’s Canning Vale headquarters, delivering a modernised office and training facility designed to support employment and training programs for people with disability.
Tulloch Way social and affordable housing
27 August 2026 | 50 affordable and social homes to be built
ABN Residential is appointed to build 50 homes on State-owned land in Tulloch Way, comprising 31 social and 19 affordable rentals opposite Nicholson Road Station on the Thornlie-Cockburn rail line.
Youth detention facility
17 July 2026 | Community group to support youth detention centre project
The Department of Justice invites expressions of interest for a Community Reference Group to provide community feedback during construction of the $158.5 million youth detention facility in Canning Vale, with construction due to begin in early 2027 and completion targeted for 2028.
16 July 2026 | Community group sought for youth detention project
The Department of Justice calls for expressions of interest for a Community Reference Group to provide feedback during construction of the $158.5 million youth detention facility in Canning Vale. The new secure therapeutic facility for high-needs, high-risk young people is scheduled to begin construction in early 2027 and be completed in 2028.
Cannington
213-215 Sevenoaks Street
5 March 2026 | Six-storey apartment development approved
The Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel has approved a $6 million project at 213-215 Sevenoaks Street. The development will include 36 apartments, a medical centre and cafe.
Civic Apartments at Civic Gardens
19 February 2026 | Disability housing project nearing completion
Civic Apartments at Civic Gardens will deliver 17 purpose-built dwellings for people with disabilities, with completion expected in March 2026.
Capel
Historic property lifestyle village
26 February 2026 | Historic property redevelopment proposed
A $30 million proposal would transform a historic 3.9-hectare property in Capel into a lifestyle village with 55 homes, serviced apartments and short-stay accommodation.
Cardup
Colli Timber & Hardware manufacturing facility
9 July 2026 | Timber plant expansion approved
A $5.5 million expansion of Colli Timber & Hardware’s Cardup manufacturing facility is announced to help boost Western Australia’s housing supply. The upgrade will introduce advanced automated manufacturing systems, increase production capacity by up to 400 per cent over three years, and enable the factory to produce framing and roof trusses for up to 960 homes a year.
Carine
Carine Retirement Village
5 February 2026 | Retirement village construction contract awarded
West to West Group has been appointed to construct Stage 3 of the Carine Retirement Village at 3 Gemstone Boulevard. The stage is valued at about $10.8 million.
Carramar
Carramar Golf Course
22 June 2026 | Golf course redevelopment tenders close
Tenders close for the Carramar Golf Course Redevelopment.
Carramar Village
4 March 2026 | Carramar Village shopping centre sold
Carramar Village has been sold to Harmony Property Investments for $32.15 million following an expression-of-interest campaign.
Champion Lakes
Champion Lakes Lifestyle Village
29 June 2026 | Lifestyle village expansion approved
The Western Australian Planning Commission approves the expansion of Champion Lakes Lifestyle Village, allowing 68 additional over-55s homes and associated parking and community facilities, increasing the estate to 279 homes.
27 January 2026 | Lifestyle village expansion proposed
A $29 million development application has been lodged for Stage 4 of the Champion Lakes Lifestyle Village. The proposal would deliver 68 homes on a 2.34-hectare site integrated with the existing land-lease community.
Chittering
Gonneville Project pipeline and power corridors
2 July 2026 | Concerns raised over Gonneville corridors
Chittering residents raise concerns over proposed water pipeline and power corridors for Chalice Mining’s Gonneville Project, citing potential environmental impacts, property devaluation and the use of private land for mining infrastructure.
City Beach
Cambridge Endowment Lands Act reform
15 June 2026 | Planning laws to be overhauled
The State Government proposes new legislation to remove the century-old planning powers under the Cambridge Endowment Lands Act, a move that would affect the proposed $200 million Ocean Village redevelopment and ongoing legal challenges.
8 June 2026 | Planning legislation set for overhaul
Planning Minister John Carey announces plans to modernise the Cambridge Endowment Lands Act 1920, which governs planning and land management across parts of Floreat, City Beach and Wembley Downs.
Ocean Gardens
25 February 2026 | Builder awarded Ocean Gardens contract
Atlas Building has been awarded the contract to construct the Ocean Gardens apartments.
Ocean Grand / former Ocean View Shopping Centre
11 June 2026 | Ocean View redevelopment receives new name
Blackburne announces the former Ocean View Shopping Centre redevelopment will be known as Ocean
Grand Apartments
7 February 2026 | Ocean Grand apartment sales launch
Blackburne’s Ocean Grand luxury apartment development has launched, with total sales expected to reach about $720 million.
31 January 2026 | Ocean Grand development revised
Plans for a tavern within the Ocean Grand development have been dropped and replaced with additional apartments.
Ocean Village Park temporary phone towers
20 August 2026 | Temporary phone tower dispute progresses
The Town of Cambridge will allow Telstra to connect one temporary City Beach phone tower to mains power, replacing a diesel generator that has caused complaints from nearby residents. Permanent Telstra and Optus towers are still being negotiated to address existing black spots and future demand from the
Ocean Grand development.
4 July 2026 | Mayor seeks action on mobile tower generators
The Town of Cambridge urges the Federal Government to close a loophole allowing temporary telecommunications towers to remain indefinitely, as diesel generators powering mobile phone towers at Ocean Village Park continue operating nearly a year after installation despite ongoing resident complaints.
West Coast Bridge Club
4 July 2026 | Bridge club relocated after asbestos damage
The Town of Cambridge waives almost $110,000 in rent for the West Coast Bridge Club after storm damage and asbestos contamination forced the closure of its City Beach premises and temporary relocation to Wembley Community Centre.
Claremont
Bay View Community Centre library
27 June 2026 | Library upgrade considered
The Town of Claremont considers a $100,000 upgrade to the Bay View Community Centre library following concerns over low patronage since the library relocated there in 2023.
Former Club Bayview, 20 St Quentin Avenue
4 July 2026 | Club Bayview site sold
The former Club Bayview site at 20 St Quentin Avenue is sold for $7.35 million after changing hands from a company associated with Hungry Jack’s founder Jack Cowin.
JJ Leach Bay View Terrace redevelopment
29 July 2026 | Bay View Terrace redevelopment moves forward
The JJ Leach mixed-use redevelopment secures a joint venture with Perifa and Versatile Construction, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 after the project’s estimated end value increased to $238 million.
Olive Street Apartments
6 June 2026 | Olive Street Apartments owner enters administration
Administrators from KordaMentha are appointed to Hay 263 Pty Ltd, owners of the Olive Street Apartments development.
Quentin Square
24 January 2026 | Demolition begins for 19-storey tower project
Demolition has begun on a vacant retail block at Quentin Square to make way for Kuraland’s approved $190 million mixed-use development including a 19-storey tower.
Clarkson
Dave & Buster’s
10 February 2026 | Dave & Buster’s entertainment venue announced
Australia’s first Dave & Buster’s entertainment venue will open in Clarkson near Ocean Keys Shopping Centre. The 2,000sqm complex will feature a 40-foot sports screen, more than 30 ultra-HD displays, a large arcade and a full bar, operated by WA hospitality group NightOwl Entertainment.
Cloverdale
Robinson Avenue apartments
6 March 2026 | 10-unit apartment development proposed
A development application has been lodged for a 10-unit apartment complex on Robinson Avenue at a cost of $5 million.
Cockburn
Holiday Inn Express and residential tower
19 February 2026 | Holiday Inn Express development announced
A mixed-use development in Cockburn will include a 170-room Holiday Inn Express hotel and a 109-apartment residential tower. It will be built by IHG Hotels & Resorts in partnership with property developer SKS Group.
Collie
Generation Steel recycling mill
11 June 2026 | Funding committed for steel recycling mill
The State Government commits $9.8 million towards development of Western Australia's first steel recycling mill. The project, formerly known as Green Steel of WA, has been renamed Generation Steel.
St Bridget’s School
18 March 2026 | St Bridget’s School demolished
St Bridget’s School in Collie has been demolished.
Como
Lockhart Street apartments
22 January 2026 | Six-storey apartment development proposed
A development application has been lodged for an 18-unit apartment building on Lockhart Street, rising six storeys, at a cost of $5.845 million.
Coogee
Proposed Coogee golf course
1 July 2026 | Golf course project shelved
The City of Cockburn votes to suspend further work on the proposed $10 million Coogee golf course, ending more than two decades of planning over concerns about the project’s financial viability.
Coolbellup
Wally Hagan Basketball Stadium
18 June 2026 | Wally Hagan Stadium redevelopment progresses
The City of Cockburn votes to progress the first stage of the $60 million redevelopment of the 50-year-old Wally Hagan Basketball Stadium. The project has secured $40 million in funding, with a further $20 million yet to be committed.
Cottesloe
6-8 Salvado Street apartments
27 August 2026 | $10.5 million Salvado Street apartments approved
The Metro Inner North Development Assessment Panel approves a $10.5 million development of eight apartments on two adjoining Salvado Street lots, with the rear portion to become a private garden linked to Andrew Forrest’s neighbouring properties.
14 April 2026 | Andrew Forrest plans Salvado Street redevelopment
Andrew Forrest lodges plans to redevelop 6 and 8 Salvado Street, replacing two 1960s flat complexes with eight multiple dwellings. The project is valued at $10.48 million.
Clifftop cycleway and footpath
25 July 2026 | Clifftop cycleway costs increase
The estimated cost of the new Cottesloe clifftop cycleway and footpath increases by $1.6 million to $5.975 million, prompting the Town of Cottesloe to seek additional funding and consider design changes to reduce costs.
Cottesloe Primary School footbridge
27 June 2026 | Primary school footbridge to reopen
The Cottesloe Primary School footbridge is set to reopen following temporary strengthening works after being closed due to excessive swaying, with calls continuing for a long-term replacement.
30 May 2026 | School footbridge closed indefinitely
The pedestrian bridge serving Cottesloe Primary School is closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. Earlier upgrade plans included replacing stairs with ramps to improve accessibility.
Marine Parade Norfolk Island pines
27 August 2026 | Norfolk Island pines to return to Marine Parade
Cottesloe council unanimously votes to replant five Norfolk Island pines previously removed from Marine Parade between Vera View and North Street, after 74 per cent of 632 community submissions supported their return.
North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club rooftop sauna
20 August 2026 | Pop-up sauna proposal recommended for support
Town officers have recommended conditional support for Alchemy Sauna’s proposal on the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club ski shed roof. The application would be referred to the WA Planning Commission, with a proposed 10-year lease.
6 June 2026 | Rooftop sauna proposed at surf club
Alchemy Saunas proposes a rooftop sauna facility on the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club ski shed. The facility would accommodate up to 22 clients per hour and operate between 5am and 9pm.
Ocean Beach Hotel
4 July 2026 | OBH extension opposed
The owners of the Ocean Beach Hotel (OBH) apply to the Western Australian Planning Commission for a 36-month extension to the substantial commencement deadline for the approved redevelopment. If approved, the deadline to begin construction would move from 29 June 2026 to 29 June 2029. The proposal attracts opposition from critics who argue the COVID-related concessions that helped justify the original approval no longer apply.
22 May 2026 | Ocean Beach Hotel extension sought
Developer Stan Quinlivan seeks a three-year extension for the approved Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment after projected costs increase from $200 million to approximately $320 million.
Station Street hotel and apartments
1 May 2026 | Builder appointed for Station Street development
Multiplex is appointed builder for Sirona Capital's $500 million Station Street hotel and residential development. The project comprises a 128-room hotel and 125 apartments across two towers of 17 and 15 storeys.
Crawley
Fairway student accommodation, 55-57 Fairway
15 August 2026 | Tower crane installed at Fairway development
Urban Cranes installed a Potain MC125 hammerhead tower crane at the Fairway student accommodation development on 15 August. The project at 55-57 Fairway extends through to Broadway and comprises an 18-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower.
Kingsview Apartments, 6 Wingfield Avenue
17 February 2026 | Luxury apartment conversion planned
SKS Group is planning a $45 million redevelopment at 6 Wingfield Avenue in Crawley. The project would convert an existing building overlooking the Swan River into 10 large luxury apartments.
16 January 2026 | Kingsview Apartments sold
The Kingsview Apartments at 6 Wingfield Avenue has been sold to SKS Group for $14.5 million in an off-market transaction.
Matilda Bay ferry terminal / Applecross joint tender
20 July 2026 | Tender closes for Matilda Bay ferry terminal
Tenders close for the $27.7 million Matilda Bay Landside Package, a major component of the $107 million METRONET Swan River Ferry Service Expansion. The design-and-construct contract includes a new fixed jetty, sheltered waiting area, electric ferry charging infrastructure and associated terminal works ahead of the introduction of electric ferries in late 2027.
6 June 2026 | Ferry terminal proposal faces uncertainty
The future of the proposed $30 million Matilda Bay ferry terminal is questioned amid calls for relocation and a nomination seeking Aboriginal heritage protection for part of the site.
31 May 2026 | Ferry terminal construction tenders called
Tenders are invited for construction of new ferry terminals at Applecross and Matilda Bay, including provision for future electric ferry charging infrastructure at Matilda Bay.
Subiaco-Matilda Bay tramway sleepers
27 June 2026 | Historic tramway sleepers uncovered
Timber sleepers from the early 1900s Subiaco-Matilda Bay tramway are uncovered during roadworks in Crawley, providing a rare reminder of the tram line that helped open up the riverside suburb for development.