Media Release Archive

Part 1: Animated 3D video of Riverside Project

Riverside project three-part animation.

Part 3: Animated 3D video of Riverside Project

Riverside project animation - part 3.

Part 2 : Animated 3D video of Riverside Project

Riverside project animation - part 2.

Northbridge Rail undergrounding on track

Undergrounding a portion of the Perth-to-Fremantle railway line to reunite the CBD with Northbridge is firmly on track.

25 July 2004 - Gateway Masterplan shapes Perth for the 21st century

Perth’s eastern entry will be reinvented over the next decade to become an integrated urban village for 5,000 new residents and workers following today’s release of the Riverside Masterplan.

10 June 2005 - Road Works To Commence on Hay Street East Perth

As part of the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s (EPRA) Riverside urban renewal project, roadworks will commence on Hay Street, East Perth between the Causeway and Plain Street on Thursday 16 June and continue until March 2006.

Riverside EOI Attracts Strong Interest

EPRA's recent release of 15,000sqm of prime inner city land at the former Metrobus Depot site in its Riverside project has generated strong interest from developers.

Price tag sinks Milligan Street rail-sinking proposal

A City of Perth-State Government investigation into linking Northbridge and the CBD by sinking the railway between Perth Station and Milligan Street has found the proposal is not financially feasible.

Business case assessment proposed for Northbridge Rail Project

The State Government has agreed to the East Perth Redevelopment Authority undertaking a business case assessment on the sinking of the railway line through Northbridge to connect the area with the CBD.

9 November 2005 - Leading Architect Wins Contract for Stadium Design

A consortium of leading architects has been awarded the contract to design Perth's new world-class multi-purpose indoor entertainment and sports stadium

29 December 2005 - New Chairman Appointed to East Perth Redevelopment Authority

Highly respected planning and transport consultant Stuart Hicks has been appointed Chairman of the East Perth Redevelopment Authority.

19 December 2005 - Riverside EOI Stage One Complete

The East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) has completed the first part of a two-stage Expression of Interest process for the sale of six lots in the Riverside project’s Queens Precinct.

EPRA Recognised as Better Practice Agency

EPRA was recently recognised as a ’Better Practice Agency’ for its timeliness and quality of the financial statement and performance indicator reporting in relation to its 2004 - 2005 Annual Reports.

06 July 2005 - Fly Through Video

View an animated 3D 'fly through' video of the Riverside project.

13 January 2005 - Works Start on Revitalising Perth's Neglected Eastern Precincts

Close to $15 million of work has began in the City's eastern precincts as part of a State Government plan to revitalise the neglected, under-utilised areas.

5 July 2005 - Northbridge Video

View the Northbridge video clip (4MB)

Government unveils plan to sink rail, link Northbridge to CBD

The Gallop Government today unveiled a plan to change the face of Perth, linking Northbridge to the city by sinking the Fremantle rail line and opening up massive development opportunities.

8 November 2004 - Greek Public Art adds colour to Plateia

A series of public art hoardings, commissioned by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA), have been installed in The Village Northbridge’s Plateia Hellas.

18 March 2005 - "Fixing the Mix", the first of the Sustainable Communities Professional Development Seminars

Fixing the Mix - Interface Management for New Urban Communities was a half day seminar held in Perth on Friday 18th of March. Click here to download speakers' notes and media release.

29 April 2005 - Riverside urban renewal, a proud entry statement to Perth city

The State Government is about to commence one of the most significant urban redevelopments Australia has ever seen - and it is on Perth's doorstep. Click here to read the rest of the Riverside media release

25 February 2005 - Changes to Causeway Roundabout and Hay Street, East Perth

Road works and improvements are underway in the area bounded by the Causeway, Adelaide Terrace, Hay Street and Plain Street, in East Perth. In coming weeks, there will be significant disruptions to Hay Street and motorists are encouraged to use Adelaide Terrace or alternative routes.

13 January 2005 - Works Start on Revitalising Perth's Neglected Eastern Precincts

Close to $15 million of work has began in the City's eastern precincts as part of a State Government plan to revitalise the neglected, under-utilised areas.

17 February 2005 - Last Chance to have your say on the future of the Power Station

It’s your last chance to have your say on the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s (EPRA) draft Masterplan for the East Perth Power Station, with the three-month community consultation period closing on 28 February 2005

5 May 2005 - Snapshot of turn-of-the Century Northbridge For Sale

Three historic buildings in the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s (EPRA) Lindsay and Money Streets Heritage Precinct, part of the New Northbridge urban renewal project, are on the market.

18 March 2005 - "Fixing the Mix", the first of the Sustainable Communities Professional Development Seminars

Fixing the Mix - Interface Management for New Urban Communities was a half day seminar held in Perth on Friday 18th of March. Click here to download speakers' notes and media release.

AWESOME Arts Festival 2005

EPRA was proud to support the 2005 AWESOME Festival, a ten-day international contemporary arts celebration for young people aged 25 and under.

7 November 2004 - East Perth Power Station to become focal point of new inner-city precinct

The former East Perth Power Station will become the focal point for a bustling new inner-city precinct housing 1,300 new residents.

January 24 2005 - Strong Support For East Perth Power Station Draft Masterplan

The community has shown overwhelming support for EPRA's draft Masterplan for the East Perth Power Station, with over 85% of those surveyed in favour of the plan.

13 January 2005 - Works Start on Revitalising Perth's Neglected Eastern Precincts

Close to $15 million of work has began in the City's eastern precincts as part of a State Government plan to revitalise the neglected, under-utilised areas.

24 November 2004 - Imago Site Clean-up Attracts National Praise

The former Imago site in the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s (EPRA) Claisebrook Village, East Perth project has been recognised nationally, winning the Environmental Excellence under $2 million category in the Case Earth Awards.

22 February 2005 - Developers Queue for Car Park Site

Developers from around Australia are queuing up for an opportunity to acquire the only multi-storey car park site to be released in the past five years – and it's on the doorstep of the CBD.

12 November 2004 - Last Lots for Parry Street Precinct

Land in The Village Northbridge is starting to become as rare as hen’s teeth.

2 July 2004 - Regeneration begins at the East Perth Power Station

Works to clean-up and stabilise the historic East Perth Power Station will begin on Monday.