Significant milestone for redevelopment of Beaconsfield TAFE site

• Local Structure Plan for the redevelopment of former Beaconsfield TAFE site lodged with City of Fremantle
• City to welcome feedback at community engagement events
• Revitalised site to contribute to State Government's target to deliver 4,000 new social dwellings

Plans to revitalise the former Beaconsfield TAFE site have marked a key milestone, with the State Government, through DevelopmentWA, lodging the Local Structure Plan (LSP) with the City of Fremantle.

The plan for the 3.8 hectare site has now been released by the City for public comment.

The 42-day public comment period will be managed by the City of Fremantle and will give Western Australians the opportunity to review DevelopmentWA's LSP, which sets out the design and planning framework for redevelopment of the site.

The LSP is based on a draft redevelopment Concept Plan, which was subject to a detailed community consultation process undertaken by DevelopmentWA, which captured over 100 submissions within a three-week period.

Consideration was also given to the City of Fremantle's 'The Heart of Beaconsfield' masterplan, which outlines a vision for the broader Beaconsfield area.

Feedback received by DevelopmentWA revealed community aspirations for the site included a focus on sustainability, new public open space, retention of mature trees and improved security and safety in the area.

The resulting draft Concept Plan prioritises a diverse range of dwelling options including social and affordable housing, as well as mature tree retention, community facilities and public open spaces. There is a focus on sustainability, featuring water-sensitive urban design and climate responsive building design.

A mix of social and affordable housing will be incorporated into the redevelopment, contributing to the State Government's target to deliver 4,000 social dwellings as part of the State Government's $2.6 billion investment in social housing and homeless measures.

Further information on the LSP, including details on the public comment period and engagement events, can be found on the City of Fremantle's website at My Say Freo (fremantle.wa.gov.au)

For more information on the redevelopment of the former Beaconsfield TAFE site, please visit  https://developmentwa.com.au/projects/residential/challenger-tafe-beaconsfield/overview

Comments attributed to Lands Minister John Carey:

"Our Government is using every lever we can to bolster the supply of social housing – including through key revisualisation projects like the redevelopment of the former Beaconsfield TAFE.

"On completion, the redeveloped site is expected to deliver a medium density precinct comprising a mix of dwelling types, including low and mid-rise apartments and townhouses – with a mix of social and affordable housing to be included.

"Community and stakeholder feedback has strongly informed the planning process throughout this project, ensuring the redevelopment is reflective of community needs and aspirations.

"The upcoming public comment period will provide further opportunity for the community to provide their feedback on this exciting project."

Comments attributed to Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk:

"The revitalised Beaconsfield TAFE site is another step closer to being realised. This development will be a boost to the local area and will deliver more sustainable and affordable housing options in Western Australia.

"Local community engagement undertaken so far has helped inform the Local Structure Plan. I encourage the Beaconsfield and wider Fremantle community to provide their feedback."