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The Subiaco Redevelopment Authority (SRA) was formed by Act of Parliament in 1994. SRA commenced planning the redevelopment of the Subi Centro project area in 1995.  Subi Centro project has transformed 80 hectares of former industrial land into what will eventually be 2,500 new residents in 1,500 new dwellings and the creation of approximately 120,000sqm of new commercial retail space.

The major infrastructure component of the project has been the sinking of the railway line through Subiaco, which commenced in 1997 and enabled the connection of Wembley and Subiaco.  The construction of the underground railway station also freed up land needed to create the new neighbourhoods, roads and commercial and retail space.

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Transit Oriented Development

The goal is to provide a balanced transportation network with an emphasis upon connectivity, amenity and integration. The focus includes;

• Encourage pedestrian and cyclist activity through well-lit walking and cycling network links;
• Streets designed to encourage low speed traffic and safe, convenient access for all users; and
• Improve the area's road system, e.g. road widths narrowed and embayed parking created.

Rail line and station
At the centre of this landmark project is the Subiaco Railway Tunnel and underground station complex, which involved the sinking of 1,100 metres of the Perth to Fremantle rail line, re-routing the line, and a new underground station to replace the original Subiaco Station.

The undergrounding of the railway was a complex engineering feat utilising the cut and cover method of tunnel construction. This ensured that much of the excavation work was carried out within the confines of the tunnel trench, keeping dust, noise and inconvenience to a minimum.

The undergrounding of the railway has allowed the integration of the northern and southern parts of the Redevelopment Area and has facilitated a link to the Subiaco Town Centre through the construction of a new road network and urban infrastructure over the tunnel.

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Triple Bottom Line Outcomes

The success of the project has delivered a range of triple bottom line outcomes. These include:

Social

• The creation of 1,500 new dwellings to house 2,500 new residents;
• The development of vibrant new neighbourhoods including Subiaco Gardens, Market Square Park, Subiaco Village, Subiaco Rise, Subiaco Square and Centro Avenue;
• An integrated connection with the Rokeby Road shopping precinct and ‘old’ Subiaco;
• Implementation of the SRA’s Housing Affordability Policy which states that 10-15% of housing on new land released in the Subi Centro project will be dedicated to social and affordable housing;
• Implementation of a public art program to reflect the area’s social and cultural heritage. Many of the public artworks reflect the cultural heritage and industrial history of the area, including the old BOC Gas operations, and Australian Fine China; and
• The project has been designed in accordance with principles of Universal Access and has received a number of awards for its high level of accessibility.

Economic

• The creation of 120,000sqm commercial and retail space and 5,000 new employees;
• Flow on-investment from the private sector of more than $500 million, in comparison to the SRA’s original investment of $135 million; and
• Attraction of key commercial tenants.

Environmental

• The rehabilitation of 80ha of under-utilised and former industrial land;
• The development of Subi Centro’s civic hub Subiaco Square and the underground Subiaco Train Station utilising Transit Oriented Development principles, thereby reducing the reliance on cars;
• Pedestrian and cycle networks to encourage alternative means of transport;
• Orientation of streets, buildings and open space for maximum solar access;
• Incorporation of water sensitive design initiatives to subdivisions and open space such as maximising ground water-recharging, rainwater harvesting for reticulation and careful selection of plantings;
• Implementation of Design Guidelines for residential developments to encourage energy and resource efficiency, e.g. to receive the maximum amount of northern sun in winter and to ensure solar access to adjoining properties; and
• The SRA in conjunction with the City of Subiaco built a sustainable demonstration home to promote sustainability and show the community just how readily we can make our homes work for us - and the environment. The home combines outstanding architectural features and technologies, to create a stunning example of ecologically sensitive housing design. 

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Development Phase Actions:

Planning:

In planning and designing Subi Centro, SRA has incorporated residential, commercial, retail and public open space to produce a vibrant mixed-use urban community.

The planning and land use protocols at Subi Centro are focused on ensuring the development reflects attributes of Subiaco. Design Guidelines ensure that individual expression and the ‘traditional’ style of Subiaco co-exist.

The urban design and planning of Subi Centro incorporates:

• Neighbourhood design
• Design of specific land uses
• Environmental assessment
• Resource efficiency
• Urban landscape
• Movement / car parking
• Heritage
• Public art
• Safety
• Signage

 

Residential precincts have been designed to create interactive neighbourhoods within Subi Centro. These include Subiaco Rise, Subiaco Gardens, Centro Village and Subiaco Park, which are integrated with areas of landscaping and public open space.

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Affordable housing

The SRA’s Housing Affordability Policy states that 10-15% of dwellings in new land releases will be set aside for social and affordable housing to ensure that people from all ages, backgrounds and income levels can live within the urban renewal area.

Delivery of the Housing Affordability Policy is taking place by a three-pronged approach – “social”, “affordable-rental” and “affordable owner-occupied”.

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