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Design
In 1994, the former Subiaco Redevelopment Authority was formed and the team began consulting the community, assembling land and developing plans for the new 'Subi Centro'.
Sinking the rail line
The first milestone was sinking 800 metres of the Perth to Fremantle rail line to reconnect Subiaco and Wembley, and allow the former Jolimont industrial area to be redeveloped.
Detailed design began in 1997. An innovative ‘cut and cover’ technique – the first of its kind in WA – was used to keep dust and noise to a minimum during construction.
Changes to the road networks
Road networks were developed to connect Subiaco to Wembley:
- Harborne Street was extended
- Centro Avenue was created, which is now the gateway to Subiaco from the north, and the setting for Centro Place - a landmark civic plaza
- The Hay Street subway and rail bridge, long-standing trouble spots, were removed
- Other roads were re-routed to give pedestrians priority and prevent cars from dominating the area
These changes improved access to the area and provided a safe and enjoyable pedestrian experience.
Adding green to an urban landscape
In keeping with the contemporary village feel, parks, water features and public open space abound in Subi Centro. Landscaping features prominently, with attractive hedges separating vehicle and pedestrian spaces.
The higher residential densities mean people don’t have large gardens, so the Green Spine was designed to be a shared garden for everyone to enjoy.
