Forrest Walk Public Realm Upgrade
Subiaco is changing and this provides a generational opportunity to build on its existing charm as a favourite place to live, work, play and visit.
Recent investment in Subiaco has reached unprecedented levels in major public and private projects such as the Subi East Redevelopment, Bob Hawke College, One Subiaco, Subi XO, and public realm upgrades including
Postal Walk, and
Seddon Street. These projects herald a new era for Subiaco as a destination of choice and provides opportunities to grow and innovate.
A community need for additional spaces for people to sit, connect, and linger in the town centre has been identified, as well as opportunities to engage with programming and commercial enterprise. A review of spaces across the City was conducted, and Forrest Walk was identified as having the capacity to perform better to meet these needs.
Project objectives
The Forrest Walk Public Realm Upgrade will enhance the pedestrian focussed space to address community needs, provide opportunity for greater community connection, have the ability to host events and community activities, and enhance connection and walkability between Rokeby Road and Rowland Street. Following are the key aspects of the project that are being implemented:
- Enhancing public seating opportunities
- Enhancing alfresco dining opportunities
- Renewing surface treatments, pavement and pathways
- Improving levels and drainage
- Conserving and retaining treescapes
- Providing new softscapes including trees and underplanting
- Improving amenity and accessibility
- Installing lighting and electrical treatments
- Creating spaces for events and community activities
Project status
Community consultation - Complete.
Concept development - Complete.
Detailed design - Complete.
Tender - Awarded 12 December 2023.
Construction - 20 May 2024 until mid-September 2024.
An overview of the project information can be found here:
Forrest Walk Project Information and FAQs.
Project partners
City of Subiaco
BOS Civil
Propagule Consulting
Contact
Project Lead: Place Officer, Economic Development and Place, Kaitie Cushing
E:
place@subiaco.wa.gov.au