- H+H Architects awarded contract of detailed design of Port of Albany Pilot Station precinct transformation
- $8.3 million project set to turn historic site at WA's first port into vibrant community precinct
Plans to transform the Port of Albany's historic pilot cottages into a vibrant precinct for the community have reached a major milestone with the appointment of a heritage architect.
After a competitive tender process H+H Architects has been awarded the $0.74 million contract to drive the project forward from concept to detailed design.
H+H Architects is an experienced firm that has been involved in a variety of heritage projects throughout Western Australia, including several in Albany such as the Stirling Terrace Precinct refurbishment, adapting the old Headmaster's House and Albany State School buildings for re-use, and ongoing heritage consultancy at Camp Quaranup.
Early concepts for the Albany Pilot Station precinct launched alongside $8.3 million of funding in May include an interpretive centre, small caf, playground and parking, and open space.
Southern Ports will work with H+H Architects to develop the design, which is expected to be finalised in late 2025.
As stated by Ports Minister David Michael:
"The Albany Pilot Station precinct is an historically rich area that deserves to be put on show for everyone to enjoy.
"Initial concepts for the precinct showcase the history of the site and the Port of Albany in a vibrant community precinct. I'm looking forward to seeing how they will be developed further in this next stage of the project.
"The Port of Albany is intrinsically linked to WA's rich history as our first and oldest port, so I think everyone should be excited to see this site transformed."
As stated by Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens:
"H+H Architects has a tremendous reputation for heritage work across a variety of WA projects, including in Albany, so I'm looking forward to what they come up with working closely with Southern Ports.
"This project promises to deliver something truly special for the local community and tourists alike because there is so much history sitting in such a picturesque landscape.
"When restored the pilot cottages will offer a rare insight to what it was like to live and work in these buildings between 1853 to 1936.
"Albany has such a rich maritime history, and this restoration will become another community asset to showcase that proud history."
