Bounded by East Parade, Summers Street, the Swan River and the Graham Farmer Freeway, the 8.5-hectare East Perth Power Station precinct could be transformed into a contemporary waterfront destination for the community, breathing new life into this iconic building.

Its enviable location complements the new Perth Stadium and Riverside projects that are transforming Perth's eastern precinct.

Planning for this multi-purpose site supports residential, employment, community and tourism growth. Future development could deliver a pedestrian-friendly precinct supported by well-established connections to major arterial roads, rail and bus networks and cycle ways.

East Perth Power Station - image courtesy of Perth Festival and Aguia Studio

The East Perth Power Station, consisting of the power station buildings, plant and equipment is listed on the Heritage Council of Western Australia.

Any future revitalisation will celebrate the heritage of the Power Station Building, provide public access for the community and ensure there are social and cultural benefits for all Western Australians.

View the Power Station's history timeline using the link below.

An extensive program of stabilisation works has been undertaken, including the removal and replacement of asbestos roofing, demolition of ancillary structures and outbuildings, and repairs to concrete walls, windows and steel elements. The works were completed with external painting to protect and stabilise the power station building envelope.

More recently, a large scale decommissioning project has been carried out, including the relocation of a Western Power switchyard, the undergrounding of transmission lines across the foreshore, environmental remediation of contaminated land and the relocation of ATCO Gas’ Pressure Reduction Station.

Site clean up works will continue throughout 2026.