The new design for the highly anticipated rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city.
The revitalised PCC will connect the State's major cultural institutions with inviting landscaped areas, enhanced shaded spaces and greenery, and accessible pathways - creating a more welcoming public space for families, tourists, and lovers of arts and culture.
A feature of the precinct will be improved amenities including a new large video screen, services for pop-up event food and beverage outlets and improved lighting for safely enjoying activities at the PCC during the evening
The PCC is managed by the Arts and Culture Trust and is home to iconic institutions including the Art Gallery of Western Australia, WA Museum Boola Bardip, State Library of Western Australia, State Theatre Centre of WA, The Blue Room Theatre, and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Celebrating the PCC's rich history, stories and sense of place, the design was developed following close engagement with local First Nations representatives and community members who have played an important role in the precinct's past.
Building works are due to get underway in January 2025. The Cook Labor Government is investing $45 million towards the project, with a $10 million contribution from the Australian Government.
The latest PCC design is available at https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/culture-and-the-arts/perth-cultural-centre-rejuvenation.
Comments attributed Minister for Cities Jenny McAllister:
"This precinct is already known as a hub of culture, diversity and creativity in Perth.
"The new design pays tribute to the heritage of the Perth Cultural Centre, and transforms it into a more accessible and welcoming space for all.
"Our partnership with the Cook Government is helping to transform Perth, creating jobs and strengthening the local economy, especially in the tourism and hospitality industries.
"This is an important project which will support the reinvigoration of the city and helps to position the CBD as not just the economic centre, but the cultural centre for the future."
As stated by WA Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:
"Our Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) is set to be transformed into a more connected, vibrant, thriving and welcoming space for families, local communities and tourists.
"It is exciting to know that currently underused spaces will soon become attractive, tree-lined, shaded areas, that are accessible for all to rest and contemplate culture.
"This latest phase of works builds on the previous significant investment and construction by the WA Government to transform WA Museum Boola Bardip at a cost of almost $400 million, and the $12 million Art Gallery rooftop refurbishment."
As stated by Federal Member for Perth Patrick Gorman:
"The Australian Government is proud to be supporting the future of the family-friendly heart of culture and the arts in Perth and Northbridge.
"The unveiling of this new design is an exciting step forward for the project.
"We are reinvigorating our Cultural Centre to unlock economic opportunities and attract more people to the CBD to live, work and play."
As stated by State Member for Perth John Carey:
"It's brilliant to see another major $55 million investment by the Cook and Albanese Governments in our CBD to rejuvenate the Perth Cultural Centre.
"The Cook Labor Government is driving the revitalisation of our city and is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to create jobs, economic activity and attract more people to the Perth CBD.
"Our focus is getting on with transformative projects that encourage people to live in our city - including the rejuvenation of the iconic Perth Cultural Centre, the ECU City Campus, the WACA redevelopment, the Pier Street affordable housing development, and delivering the new East Perth Primary School."
15 SEPTEMBER 2024
