The Committee for Perth supports transformational projects such as the Elizabeth Quay, the Perth Stadium and the Perth City Link, as we believe they will increase Perth’s liveability.
We have consistently advocated in support of these projects through the media, at events that we have held and through research.
We also developed a special series, What We Thought Would Kill Us, that investigates other controversial and divisive projects in Perth’s history to determine whether they have had a positive or negative effect on in the long-term.
The three studies completed to date examine the history, development and public opinion surrounding the development of Perth’s Bell Tower, the Perth to Mandurah Railway and Hillary’s Boat Harbour and examine how the project processes and public opinion at the time influenced the final design and outcome of each project.
What we have learnt from this research is that bold projects require strong leadership, commitment and an effective and inclusive strategy for early public participation.
The Perth City Summit was convened by John Carey MLA, the Member for Perth. It was held on 19 August 2017 with 350 attendees and was the final community consultation in a process commenced earlier in the year. At the Summit 35 recommendations were reviewed, tested and prioritised. This document is an analysis of Committee for Perth’s research and advocacy positions against a number of the recommendations.
August 2017This case study is the seventh in the series and examines the redevelopment of the Old Swan Brewery, a highly controversial re-purposing of a cluster of historic buildings on the Swan River at the foot of Kings Park.
April 2017A vibrant and stylish 21st century Perth has been promoted to rest of the world thanks to a video produced by Monocle called ‘Perth: opportunity and regeneration’. CEO, Marion Fulker was interviewed as part of the program, focusing in particular on the recent opening of Elizabeth Quay. Watch the video.
March 2016This case study examines the Graham Farmer Freeway and Northbridge Tunnel, a highly controversial infrastructure project.
February 2016This case study examines the Raffles Waterfront Development, a controversial high-density residential development constructed within what has become known as the Canning Bridge Precinct.
June 2015This report examines the construction of Perth Arena, a multi-purpose entertainment and sporting arena in Perth’s city centre which was one of the most hotly debated public projects in recent times.
October 2014This article was submitted by Kyle Jeavons, Senior Development Manager, FJM Property and was originally published in the Committee for Perth Insight e-newsletter, November 2013, ‘Changing Face of Perth’ column.
November 2013After more than two years of planning, physical work commenced in June 2013, with mobilisation of plant and equipment for the commencement of pre-construction site works.
October 2013The development of Kings Square will mean that more progressive and innovative companies will have an alternative to the more traditional workplaces.
July 2013The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority provided the following overview of how the development of the Perth Cultural Centre has impacted the vitality of the city.
June 2013This submission provides input into the draft Design Guidelines with the intention of providing constructive comment about the future design of the project.
This media statement summarises the What We Thought Would Kill Us report into the Bell Tower. Controversial from the start, the 82.5 metre monument has never been far from the headlines.
This case study examines the then community’s concerns about the development of the Bell Tower; how this concern impacted on the ultimate design and outcome of the project; why, as a community, we have a tendency to undervalue investment in landmark places and spaces; and the difficulty governments face in investing in assets that do not have an immediate measurable benefit.
October 2011The Committee for Perth welcomed the announcement by Premier Colin Barnett to begin planning for a multi-purpose 60,000 plus seat stadium on the Burswood Peninsula, with completion anticipated by 2018.
June 2011This report examines three defining events in the history of Perth’s passenger transport system: the electrification of the Perth to Fremantle Rail line; the development and operation of the Northern Suburbs Rapid Transit system; and the development of Perth’s new metro rail – the South West Rail line.
June 2011Marion Fulker, CEO presents Perth Foreshore - A conversation to AIUS.
April 2011This case study examines the then community’s concerns and fears about the boat harbour and whether they have come to fruition. The report examines whether Hillarys Boat Harbour is an example of how development that the community feels threatened by in the short-term can, in the long-term, become our biggest assets or even be judged as unambitious by the future generations.
March 2011Marion Fulker, CEO writes about the transforming of Perth's waterfront into a destination.
Marion Fulker, CEO writes about how Perth residents must speak up about the future of their city,
Marion Fulker, CEO writes about Perth's top five best and worst assets.
Associate Professor Paul Maginn, an urban/regional planning at UWA and a researcher on the Committee for Perth's FACTBase project, writes how failure to seriously advance plans for development of the Perth foreshore is not an option.
February 2010The announcement by the Premier of two major projects for Perth is supported by the Committee for Perth.
February 2008The Committee for Perth has thrown its support behind the proposed Perth Waterfront project. A survey of members, which include some of the city’s most powerful corporations and enterprises, has revealed strong demand for a development that will “define” our city the way Sydney and Melbourne are defined by the Opera House or Federation Square.
April 2008