New art precinct and gym proposed for Fremantle’s East End

A proposal for a major new residential and arts precinct in Fremantle’s East End - to include a gym, arts studio and performing arts centre, 272 apartments and two restaurants - has been recommended for approval by Fremantle Council’s planning committee.

The Western Australian government, through the Department of Communities and Development WA, is proposing to transform a vacant 1.4 hectare site on Burt Street into a high-quality residential destination.

The Burt Street site is ideally located close to Fremantle Arts Centre, John Curtin College of the Arts and Fremantle Leisure Centre, and just a short distance from the city centre, harbour and public transport.

Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said the Burt Street project was a very important development for Fremantle and noted “for a long time we’ve been highlighting the importance of having more diverse and affordable housing in Fremantle, and also our desire to have more people living close to the city centre, so we’re delighted the state government is moving forward with this project.”

Image: Fremantle Arts Centre