East Perth Power Station Project Development Deed expires

• DevelopmentWA Board has resolved not to proceed with the remaining proponent of the Koomba Kalark joint venture after exclusive working period expired
• Exclusive working period Project Development Deed expired 3 March 2023
• McGowan Government committed to the overall redevelopment with future options to be considered
  

The DevelopmentWA Board has made the decision not to proceed with the remaining proponent of the Koomba Kalark Joint Venture for the redevelopment of the East Perth Power Station.

As part of the McGowan Government's commitment, $121 million has been allocated as part of de-constraining works, in preparation for redevelopment of the site, this includes:

• removal of gas infrastructure;
• removal of contaminated subterranean coal handling structures; and
• removal of asbestos from the power station.
  

As a State Government priority project, DevelopmentWA will now investigate a range of options to progress the revitalisation of the underutilised precinct, to deliver social and cultural benefits for all Western Australians.

Comments attributed to Lands Minister John Carey:

"The East Perth Power Station has been an eyesore and a derelict site for more than 40 years.

"It's no secret, the East Perth Power Station site has remained underutilised for far too long.

"Our Government is fully committed to the redevelopment of the East Perth Power Station - and as a heritage listed site - it should be transformed into a premier drawcard for the city, all Western Australians and visitors can enjoy.

"The East Perth Power Station site is at the Eastern Gateway of our city and it should be revitalised into a world-class, iconic precinct, that all Western Australians can be proud of and access.

"Over the past two years we've invested in major de-constraining works to prepare the site for development, including removal of gas infrastructure, contaminated subterranean coal handling structures and removal of asbestos from the power station itself.

"Through this investment - we're now presented with an exciting opportunity to reconsider, with the market, how we can deliver the best redevelopment outcome for East Perth Power Station."

Minister's office - 6552 5300