Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation

The Perth Cultural Centre is the heart of Western Australia's arts and culture scene, featuring WA’s most beloved cultural institutions, such as the Art Gallery of WA, the WA Museum Boola Bardip, the State Library of WA, the State Theatre Centre,  Blue Room Theatre and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).

The project will provide improvements to activate the PCC, creating a more welcoming precinct for families, tourists and lovers of art and culture.  

The future of the PCC will feature landscaped, accessible pathways lined with greenery and shaded areas, connecting the major cultural institutions, enhancing visitor experiences, and transforming the Art Gallery's rear into a vibrant, nature-filled hub for art, festivals, and community events.

From the 6 January 2025 the PCC will become a live construction site and access to the precinct will change from this date. The map below provides the accessible walkways during the construction period.

News and updates 

Project background

As part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal, $55 million has been allocated to the rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) with the Australian Government contributing $10 million and the State Government committing $45 million.

This investment will revitalise the Perth Cultural Centre precinct to create vibrant, safe and attractive spaces connecting Perth’s cultural institutions and the surrounds, delivering improved liveability, cultural and tourism outcomes for the city.

The rejuvenation project will include:

• a new heart and focal point that will transform the public realm into a revitalised cultural hub connecting the major cultural institutions
• increased accessible and inviting pathways, with extensive landscaping, enhanced shaded areas and improved lighting and safety equipment
• spaces east of the Art Gallery along Beaufort Street will become the AGWA Backyard and will have green scaping with new sculpture  art and will be another event activation space for festivals and community events catering to all ages and demographics. 

Engagement process

Following the initial guidance of the master planning stage by the Cultural Precinct Taskforce, a steering committee has been formed to see the project through its future stages. The steering committee is chaired by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and is comprised of key representatives from:

• Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts 
• Department of Premier and Cabinet
• Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
• Department of Treasury
• Department of Finance
• Arts and Culture Trust
• Art Gallery of Western Australia

Early and on-going engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and community members has been key to the project’s success. 

Stakeholder engagement has included: key government agencies, Perth Cultural Centre institutions and major surrounding attractions, a Whadjuk Elder Reference Group, the arts sector and local businesses.  

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