East Perth Primary School is a proposed primary school set to be located in East Perth, Western Australia.[1] Its establishment aims to alleviate overcrowding in nearby public schools.[2] Scheduled to open in 2029,[2] it will be the first public school built in Perth's central business district in over a century.[1]
| East Perth Primary School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | Primary |
| Established | 2029 (planned) |
| Educational authority | Department of Education |
History
editIn April 2023, the Government of Western Australia approached the City of Perth to use two-thirds of its Queens Gardens carpark in Nelson Crescent, East Perth for a new primary school.[1]
Under the Chevron-Hilton Hotel Act 1960, which was enacted in the lead up to the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, was to allow for the demolishment of residential properties for the construction of a 900-bay car park,[1] however, today the land next to Queens Gardens and the WACA Ground can only be used for car parking, due to the act legally barring the land to be developed further.[1] The government proposed to repeal the act.[1]
Despite initially supporting the plan, the City of Perth withdrew its support, with Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas stating it should receive more than the State Government's offer of $4.2 million in compensation to make up for lost parking revenue.[3] It was reported that providing the State Government with the land would cost the City between $29 and $104 million over 30 years, due to the forgone revenue from the car park.[4]
After a year of negotiation, in August 2024 the government announced that it would introduce legislation to compulsorily acquire the land.[2][5] The school is planned to open in 2029,[6] and is set to cost $150 million.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f Carmody, James (19 April 2023). "East Perth Primary School plan relies on complex deal between West Australian government and the City of Perth". ABC News. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d Sturmer, Jake; Pin, Phoebe (13 August 2024). "WA government to change legislation in bid to seize City of Perth land for inner-city school build". ABC News. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Oliver (13 August 2024). "New East Perth primary school plans move forward". 6PR. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Holly; Burton, Jesinta (27 March 2024). "'We're not mugs': Perth council refuses to hand over land for new school". WAtoday. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Burmas, Grace (17 August 2024). "East Perth school plans see car park become battleground in Basil Zempilas, WA government spat". ABC News. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Caporn, Dylan (13 August 2024). "New primary school to open in Perth's CBD in 2029". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.