East End Revitalisation Program

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Project Update: Main contract works for the East End Revitalisation project including the 'Defects Liability Period' are now completed. As part of the construction close out the City of Perth is topping up the joint sand located within the carriageway paving located in the Pedestrian Priority Zoe (PPZ). This follows 12 months of installation and will fortify it to minimise the requirement for ongoing maintenance.

How will the works impact you?

  • Partial road closure of Hay Street (between Pier Street and Irwin Street) on Saturday 02/07/22 and Saturday 09/07/22 between the hours of 7am to 4pm. Please refer to detour map below.
  • Local access to the parking lot at 500 Hay Street and the Kings Wilson Car Park will be maintained at all times. Follow Traffic Controller directions to access and exit these car parks
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained through Hay Street. Please follow pedestrian and cyclist directions.


The East End Revitalisation Program aims to improve the environment, character and quality of the East End precinct through revitalisation of the streetscape in Hay, Pier and Irwin Streets. The program will support the creation of great streets; streets that are comfortable, safe and tree lined with plenty of invitations to stay.

Explore Pier Street here

Hay Street Launch - Visit Perth

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Project Update: Main contract works for the East End Revitalisation project including the 'Defects Liability Period' are now completed. As part of the construction close out the City of Perth is topping up the joint sand located within the carriageway paving located in the Pedestrian Priority Zoe (PPZ). This follows 12 months of installation and will fortify it to minimise the requirement for ongoing maintenance.

How will the works impact you?

  • Partial road closure of Hay Street (between Pier Street and Irwin Street) on Saturday 02/07/22 and Saturday 09/07/22 between the hours of 7am to 4pm. Please refer to detour map below.
  • Local access to the parking lot at 500 Hay Street and the Kings Wilson Car Park will be maintained at all times. Follow Traffic Controller directions to access and exit these car parks
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained through Hay Street. Please follow pedestrian and cyclist directions.


The East End Revitalisation Program aims to improve the environment, character and quality of the East End precinct through revitalisation of the streetscape in Hay, Pier and Irwin Streets. The program will support the creation of great streets; streets that are comfortable, safe and tree lined with plenty of invitations to stay.

Explore Pier Street here

Hay Street Launch - Visit Perth

Need to know more?

  • City Wins AILA WA Awards

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    The City of Perth has been recognised at the AILA WA Landscape and Architecture Awards

    For the full article, click here: East End Revitalisation Project recognised at Landscape Architecture Awards | City of Perth

    Images: Galleries | AILA Awards and Competitions (awardsplatform.com)

  • Access to Pier Street car parks during works

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    Heading to Pier Street to have a meal, visit a bar or get your hair cut? The East End Revitalisation works are currently underway, so parking might be tricky. Check out the map to find out where you can park.

    Pier Street parking map

  • Pier Street Businesses Blog

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    Are you missing travelling and hanging out for a multicultural and historic experience, complete with diverse cuisine? We've got you covered right here in the middle of the CBD – in Pier Street.


    Explore Pier Street here


  • Pier Street Jarrah Blocks

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    The construction crew have uncovered some original jarrah blocks on Pier Street as part of the City of Perth’s East End Revitalisation project.

    The images shows City of Perth Cultural Engagement Officer Richenda Prall and Rebecca Ryan from Archae-aus with the newly uncovered blocks.

    Jarrah (and Karri) timber was commonly used to pave streets, both in Australian cities and in London.

    Click the link below to see Heritage Perth page full update on the Jarrah blocks unearthed

  • East End Cobblestones

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    The construction crew have uncovered some original cobblestones on Pier Street as part of the City of Perth’s East End Revitalisation project.

    More than 1000 stones from the 1920s or earlier are now in safe storage, with hopes to re-use them in the East End Revitalisation Project.

    Fiona Hook from Archae-Aus says while commonly referred to as ‘cobblestones’, these stones appear to have been cut or dressed in a quarry and are not naturally shaped cobblestones.

    Click the link below to see Archaeologist Fiona Hook and the City's Cultural Heritage Engagement Officer discuss the find.

    https://www.facebook.com/CityofPerth/videos/338172510600931/


  • Uncovering History in the East End

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    During recent works on Pier Street the construction crew uncovered original granite cobblestones dating back to the early 1920’s. It is thought the cobblestones which weigh 2 kilograms each, came from Stathams Quarry in Gooseberry Hill and were similar to the early asphalt roads that appeared in Perth in the 1880s.

    Pier Street was one of the earliest streets in Perth, running all the way down to Government House and Pier Street Jetty. It is no coincidence the cobblestones were used on this street, as they distinguished the more affluent side of the City, featuring Government House and the churches.

    The cobblestones have now been removed and are stored away awaiting their next home, likely in another area of the East End.

  • Kaal Yimniny

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    New Public Space gets a Whadjuk Nyoongar name - Kaal Yimniny

    On 28 April 2020, City of Perth Commissioners endorsed the Whadjuk Nyoongar name Kaal yimniny meaning ‘fire here’ for a new public space in the City’s east end. Kaal yimniny refers to the area historically being used for fires, with the new space due to include overhead lighting, outdoor dining seating, raised planters and endemic planting.

    The creation of a new public space on the corner of Hay and Pier Streets offered a unique opportunity to give the space a Whadjuk Nyoongar name and continue to acknowledge, recognise and engage with the traditional owners of city lands - the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.

    The proposed name for the new public space has been selected by the City’s Elders Advisory Group, supported by South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council and confirmed by the Noongar Language Centre. The City is pleased to confirm that this new place name has now also been formally supported by Landgate and will appear on City wayfinding signage, maps and in ongoing promotional material.

    For more information, please visit the Document Library

Page last updated: 29 Jun 2022, 01:07 PM