- Work on $150.3 million transformation of Perth
Concert Hall to start on schedule
- Redevelopment will restore architectural integrity
of heritage-listed building
- Perth Concert Hall public car park now closed
The start of a new year
has raised the curtain on redevelopment works that will transform Perth's
historic concert hall.
Revitalisation of the heritage-listed building will commence in February
2025 following the official closure of the venue on 21 December 2024.
Refurbishments will include creation of new rehearsal and events
spaces along with remodelling of the auditorium entry to improve venue
accessibility.
Updated seating,
lighting and backstage facilities have been carefully considered to preserve
the venue's distinctive features and internationally
renowned acoustics.
Forecourts on the
southern and northern sides of the building will also be redesigned and
landscaped to create more connected and welcoming approaches to the venue.
As one of 14 projects
under a $1.7 billion partnership, funding for the Perth Concert Hall
Redevelopment Project includes $134.3 million from the WA Government, $12
million from the Australian Government and $4 million from the City of Perth.
When it reopens in early 2028, the revitalised Perth Concert Hall
will provide a home for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The existing building was the first concert hall to be built in Australia
after World War Two and
has staged countless memorable performances since opening in 1973.
For more information about the redevelopment,
visit: https://dlgsc.wa.gov.au/culture-and-the-arts/perth-concert-hall
For more information about how the Australian Government is delivering
for cities across the nation, visit: www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/cities
Quotes attributable to Federal Cities Minister Jenny
McAllister:
"We are working with our partners to ensure the Perth
Concert Hall continues to be the premier orchestral music venue in Western
Australia. This redevelopment will benefit artists, audiences and the Perth community.
"These works are an important part of the Albanese
Government's $1.7 billion partnership with the Cook West Australian Government
to help transform Perth, create jobs and strengthen the local economy by
supporting and growing opportunities in tourism and hospitality."
Quotes attributable to WA Culture and
the Arts Minister David Templeman:
"The
WA Government is extremely proud to be a part of securing the future of this
iconic Perth building which has showcased local, national and international
artists for more than 50 years.
"This
work is vital to preserve this beloved venue and is a solid investment for the
future of performing arts in Perth.
"The
revitalised state-of-the-art venue will be a culturally significant community
asset for decades to come."
