Bounded by East Parade, Summers Street, the Swan River and the Graham Farmer Freeway, the 8.5-hectare East Perth Power Station precinct could be transformed into a contemporary waterfront destination for the community, breathing new life into this iconic building.

Its enviable location complements the new Perth Stadium and Riverside projects that are transforming Perth's eastern precinct.

Planning for this multi-purpose site supports residential, employment, community and tourism growth. Future development could deliver a pedestrian-friendly precinct supported by well-established connections to major arterial roads, rail and bus networks and cycle ways.

The East Perth Power Station, consisting of the power station buildings, plant and equipment is listed on the Heritage Council of Western Australia.

Any future revitalisation will celebrate the heritage of the Power Station Building, provide public access for the community and ensure there are social and cultural benefits for all Western Australians.

View the Power Station's history timeline using the link below.

Following a series of forward works to ensure site safety, an extensive program of stabilisation works ran from November 2004 until March 2006. These works included the removal of asbestos roofs and replacement with new sheeting; demolition of ancillary structures and outbuildings; repair of concrete walls; repair and reglazing of windows; repair of steel structures; and painting of the exterior.

In May 2019 the McGowan Government allocated $30 million towards preparing the site for future development. This is the largest single funding commitment towards the Project since the former EPRA took over the site in 2003. This funding has gone towards de-commissioning a Western Power switchyard as well as undergrounding the transmission lines traversing the foreshore and relocating ATCO Gas’ Pressure Reduction Station.

The site clean-up and infrastructure relocation works started in January 2022 and will continue until late 2025. Learn more here.