Pier Street podium now complete!
July 2025
The building is really starting to take shape at our 195 Pier Street! With up to 100 workers on site each day during May and June, construction has progressed rapidly.
Precast concrete panels (see the image above!) were lifted into place up to Level 6, with the podium level now complete. The letter blocks on the panels are a nod to Pier Street’s rich heritage as Perth’s own ‘Fleet Street’ – once home to the city’s newspaper printing presses.
Our builder, Icon, is now progressing to the construction of the tower element, with each level of the structure being completed on an eight‑day cycle.
More than 9,300 cubic metres of concrete will be used in the building’s construction – enough to fill almost four full‑sized Olympic swimming pools. So far, around 4,000 cubic metres of concrete have been poured.
This is Perth’s first 100% build‑to‑rent development incorporating affordable rental homes for low‑ to moderate‑income households, specialist disability accommodation, and social housing.
The building is designed to reduce long‑term maintenance costs, as well as the cost of living for occupants – through lower energy and water use, a highly walkable location, and excellent transport connectivity.
Thoughtful design ensures excellent liveability and comfort, with a focus on thermal efficiency, natural ventilation, and generous balconies. Shared amenity spaces and a connected, central location further enhance residents’ quality of life.
What's ahead?
Once complete, 195 Pier Street will be owned and operated by a Community Housing Provider, delivering long-term, secure and high-quality affordable rental housing in the heart of Perth.Ideally located, the development is just a short walk from some of Perth’s most iconic destinations, including Yagan Square, Northbridge, WA Museum Boola Bardip, the Art Gallery of WA, the State Library of WA, State Theatre Centre, and RAC Arena, it's a truly connected address.
It's also close to North Metropolitan TAFE and the new ECU City Campus, which is set to open in early 2026.
Residents will benefit from excellent public transport links, including McIver and Perth train stations, the free ‘blue route’ CAT bus, and high-frequency bus services along Newcastle and Beaufort streets.
The 3,099m² site has been subdivided into two lots:
- Lot 102 (1,841m²) accommodates the current Pier Street development and an internal service road.
- Lot 103 (1,259m²) is currently used as a laydown area and will eventually become Stage 2 of the development.
You can find out all about the project by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions here.
