Rejuvenation Project
The Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been known as a place where visitors and tourists gather to explore and expand their creativity, celebrate diversity, acknowledge the past and dream of the future.
This important heritage precinct is about to take the next step towards an exciting future – rejuvenation of the cultural space.
The $55 million project is being funded jointly by the State Government, with a $45 million contribution, and the Australian Government, with a $10 million contribution, as part of the $1.5 billion Perth City Deal.
Cox Architects, a contemporary architectural practice with 60 years’ experience, were appointed lead architects to finalise the schematic and detailed design for the PCC rejuvenation project.
In early June 2023, a tender request was released for a main works contractor to finalise the design and redevelop the new space, marking a major milestone in the project.
In August 2023, EMCO Building was awarded the construction manager contract for the project.
Ongoing, constructive and meaningful engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and community has occurred and will continue throughout the project. Stakeholders have included key government agencies, a Whadjuk Elder Reference Group, community members, arts and culture institutions and commercial tenants.
The redevelopment will have a family friendly approach with green scaping and more shaded areas, better lighting and improved security. Works will also include demolition of the amphitheatre and the eastern Art Gallery of WA car park and will be transformed into a nature-filled escape with new sculpture art and will be a key cultural space for festivals and community events.
In April 2024, the scope of the project was increased to include functional enhancements including power capacity upgrades, additional food and beverage outlets, large scale video screen, loading dock, waste disposal storage, pedestrian safety bollards and opportunities for additional Aboriginal cultural representation through art-scapes. Designs for the rejuvenation are now available to the public. (Include a link to them).
Construction is due to begin January 2025 and are expected to be complete in 2026. Minimising the disruption to surrounding areas and businesses is a key project priority and notices regarding this will be provided directly to those nearby.
Construction fencing will be placed around the areas where works will commence. A large part of the PCC will be cordoned off, however the institutions within the PCC will remain open. The closure of this large area within the PCC is to ensure the safety of patrons and transit users of the PCC.
This is the first major upgrade to the precinct in more than 10 years and the rejuvenation of the area represents three years of planning and consultation. Once complete, the Perth Cultural Centre will be reinstated as a valuable meeting place for Western Australians and tourists to immerse themselves in cultural events and activities.
Find out more
As the project progresses information will be updated on this website. Anyone interested in receiving regular updates should email their details to pccredevelopment@dlgsc.wa.gov.au