Published on Friday, 12 July 2024 at 9:23:00 AM
Inner-city living is a popular choice for many people across the metropolitan area – myself included.
Being close to the Perth CBD, having good public transport connections, leafy streets, beautiful parks, a buzzing town centre and local schools are among the key draw cards of many of our suburbs in Vincent.
North Claisebrook fits this bill. It is just 1.5km from the Perth CBD, has two train stations and is the prime location for transit-oriented development.
The area has been evolving for years, with more apartments, creative spaces and thriving eateries such as Teeter Bakery and family-friendly Ischia on Claisebrook.
The bakery is also home to a recently completed mural by Amok Island called Quince, which we provided funding for. The mural features pears, green leaves and flowers to represent the glorious pastries that the business is known for.
Many new residents have moved to this convenient, tight-knit neighbourhood which is starting to become more well-known to foodies and professionals.
We are keen to see more people in the suburb as it grows into an accessible, pedestrian-friendly hub with high-quality mixed use developments and a variety of buzzing businesses.
Once the precinct is developed, it will also play a key role in achieving our density targets.
This will be possible when two concrete batching plants, which have been run by multinational companies Hanson and Holcim since the early 2000s, move out of the district.
The WA Planning Commission approved time extensions for the plants until 31 December 2027, along with conditions to ensure the operators immediately start transitioning from the sites and shut down their operations.
Vincent is committed to ensuring the plants relocate which will unlock the development potential of the area.
We hope these plants leave by 2027 so that the district can flourish with more high density, transit oriented development, thriving businesses, better footpaths and vibrant murals.
This is aligned with the aim of our North Claisebrook Planning Framework to create a vibrant and urban neighbourhood which capitalises on its proximity to the Perth CBD, public transport networks and amenity.
In other news, the State Government has finally appointed a contractor to demolish the former Stirling Towers complex in Smith Street, Highgate, preparing the site for redevelopment.
It is great to see this project progress as the derelict buildings have had a detrimental impact on the area for years.
We are very keen to see the inner-city site being transformed into social, affordable and specialist disability rental units as this will be a game-changer for Highgate.
In terms of other major projects, our Braithwaite Park Toddler Playground is gearing towards completion.
Once it’s finished, the park will be the ideal place for families with different aged children as it is also home to a well-loved nature play space for the older ones.
We have many fantastic community events lined up in the coming weeks including the ever-popular Native Plant Sale and the Returned Servicemen and Women Morning Tea.
Vincent will hold a morning tea for veterans, serving members and their immediate families for the first time on 16 August, recognising those in our community who are Vietnam veterans.
We will also be hosting more important community awareness workshops such as the recent World Elder Abuse Day presentation by Advocare.
Our advocacy for our tree canopy continues.
We have written to the State Government and requested additional support towards planting more trees in light of the impact of the Polyphagous shot-hole borer and our dry climate.
Best wishes,
Mayor Alison Xamon
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