Construction is underway

Yagan Square construction started in February 2016.

Located in the heart of Perth’s CBD – within the arms of the Horseshoe Bridge – it will be one of the city’s most popular community, meeting and celebration places. More than just a transit area for the thousands of workers and residents connecting with public transport or walking between the CBD and Northbridge – Yagan Square will be a place to have fun, meet, play, eat and shop from a showcase of WA produce.

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The city's new heart

Yagan Square will be a place unlike anywhere else in the city.

Yagan Square will be a hub of activity both during the day and at night with cafes, restaurants, pop-up shops and kiosks providing plenty of things to see and do. At night, the Square will come alive with a spectacular lighting installation on the underside of the shade canopies and the iconic Digital Tower. The Square will also host regular events, performances and celebrations across its various event spaces, which can cater for a range of activities for up to 8,500 people.

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Meet, connect, celebrate

Yagan Square will see the return of food, community and city life to the Horseshoe Bridge. It will be an inviting and lively meeting place where locals and visitors can connect with, and celebrate, Western Australian culture.

Yagan Square will offer a range of experiences – from green spaces for relaxation and play, to permanent markets, kiosks, cafes, interactive digital media, native gardens and engaging public art.

The ultimate design responds to the nearly 2,000 responses received from the public via an online engagement tool during the planning stages.

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Yagan Square will provide a pedestrian connection between the CBD and Northbridge at William Street, as well as links to the train station and new underground busport
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Yagan Square will have a lively atmosphere during the day and at night
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A children’s play area will use natural forms and colours to create a challenging but accessible terrain, surrounded by a forest canopy
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An amphitheatre on the upper level with a shade canopy - overlooked by a restaurant with an outdoor deck - provides a flexible meeting and event space
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Gardens throughout the Square feature WA wildflowers and tree species that are important culturally and reflect the history of the site
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A permanent Market is expected to be one of the Square’s major attractions, offering a diverse range of fresh food showcasing locally sourced and produced goods
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Yagan Square will connect people with public transport, business, living and entertainment

A showcase of Western Australia

Yagan Square will be a celebration of Western Australian history, lifestyle, landscape and produce. The design of Yagan Square reflects the natural landscape of WA – from unique geology, colours, textures and natural materials, to native wildflowers and the best of WA produce.

Native trees and plants including a WA wildflower garden

Enjoy the best of WA fresh produce in the markets, cafes and restaurants

Landscaping will showcase the diversity of WA materials.

Highly engaging, interactive and immersive public art

A window into Noongar culture

A cultural engagement process for the Yagan Square design created opportunities for involvement by the Whadjuk Working Party and South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council.

There is a strong Aboriginal narrative that runs through the square which incorporates stories from the Whadjuk people - the traditional owners of the land - exploring themes of place, people, animals, birds and landscape; all of which shape and create a strong sense of place. These stories have influenced and contributed to various elements of Yagan Square, creating a unique space that is reflective of both culture and history.

Yagan Square

Named after the Noongar leader Yagan
Digital Tower

Symbolises the reeds once found here and represent the Noongar language groups
Canopy

Symbolises the lake system which originally occupied the site.
Landscaping

Native trees and plants reflect the site's history.
Tracks

Acknowledge the area's history as a place of hunting and gathering.