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This document is available in alternative formats on application to Communication Services. 2 South Perth Station Precinct Plan Executive summary The City of South Perth (the City or CoSP) and the Western Overall, the precinct plan facilitates more compact and mixed To take full advantage of the station it is suggested that an Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) commissioned this use development that will be closely integrated with the on-road bicycle route be provided to the station and road study to develop a framework to guide development in the South Perth station. More activity-intense development within crossings be improved, and that footpath intersections on Precinct surrounding the planned South Perth railway station the precinct plan area provides opportunities for a range roads between Melville Parade and Labouchere Road be on the Perth/Mandurah line. The study area is within a radius of predominantly office based land uses, some additional upgraded to improve access to the station. of approximately 800 metres of the proposed location of the residential accommodation (mainly apartment form) and a On and off street parking could also be managed through station within the Kwinana Freeway reserve, at the north- variety of associated daily activities, including convenience the introduction of more ticketed or metered parking, varied western corner of Richardson Park. The study has involved retail, cafés and specialist shops. time restrictions, resident permits and dedicated parking for investigation of development/redevelopment opportunities and The primary transit node within the precinct is the proposed certain uses (such as the Perth Zoo). There is also opportunity the development of a South Perth Station Precinct Plan which rail station. Two different station design concepts have been to create parking space beneath Richardson Park and Windsor includes development controls and performance criteria. A developed for this study; one by the PTA and an alternative Park as a result of the station building program. study has been conducted of the current characteristics of the by the consultant team. The PTA station design is for an precinct in terms of heritage, streetscapes and demographics, Sewer capacity would need to be increased to cater for unmanned station with a partially covered island platform, a as well as of applicable policy documents and previous more intense development. Existing water supply and pedestrian overpass above the Kwinana Freeway and a station studies. The study has also been informed by a stakeholder telecommunications have the capacity to be increased entry building at the north-western corner of Richardson engagement program that included government agencies, key whereas further investigation is required to determine what (if Park. The alternative design developed by the consultant stakeholders and members of the public. any) upgrades might be required for the stormwater drainage. team consists of a substantial building on the corner of A number of requirements have influenced the development of Richardson Park which could be developed for a major office, The following table outlines the ultimate potential scale of the the precinct plan: community or civic purpose. Implementation and feasibility of proposed development in the precinct under the precinct plan the alternative station design requires further investigation but in terms of the commercial floor space, workers, dwellings and • Redevelopment of the precinct should encourage challenges initially appear to be surmountable. residents. patronage of the proposed train station; namely, destination uses such as office and commercial The main access to the station is along Richardson Street, development within the 800-metre walkable catchment which has been earmarked as a linear parkway. The linear and improved access to the City’s community facilities, parkway will be characterised heritage and visitor attractions such as the Perth Zoo. through a strong landscape Scott St / Railway framework that integrates Richardson Mends St Totals • The redevelopment of the precinct should be viable Station permanent shade and shelter St and feasible and optimise the potential for private within the built form at street sector investment and long-term sustainability of Total Land Area (m2) 69,797 29,143 4,840 103,780 level and large species trees in the City of South Perth community. This means the the central median to create a precinct plan must: support high levels of employment Indicative Commercial Plot Ratio 1.0 1.5 1.5 distinctive sense of place. Other self-sufficiency; provide for a mix of housing, including primary and secondary streets 2 affordable accommodation; recommend traffic and Indicative Commercial Floor Area (m ) 69,797 43,715 7,260 120,772 are provided with a special parking management strategies; and promote a safe character within the landscape Estimated Employment 2,478 1,552 258 4,288 and attractive public realm. strategy for the precinct to reinforce the street hierarchy Indicative Residential Floor Area 69,797 43,715 5,220 118,732 and supports wayfinding and orientation. Indicative Dwelling Numbers 558 350 42 950 Estimated Residential Population 1,005 629 75 1,710 4 South Perth Station 5 Precinct Plan This level of development would substantially increase the level of activity in the precinct and assist in achieving the critical mass of users necessary to support the provision of a railway Key elements of the precinct plan station. Preliminary estimations suggest that with this level of development in the immediate 800-metre catchment area, the 1 Main station access way with pedestrian and cycle precinct could generate in the order of 2,500 boardings per emphasis day. 2 Consider opportunities for cafes, retail, kiosks The proposed floor space, worker and resident numbers are along station access routes at street level thought to be viable given the projected increase in the overall metropolitan area’s population and the levels of commercial 3 Opportunities for small/medium office activity resulting from this population growth. This is especially accommodation relevant given the precinct’s close proximity to the Perth central business district (CBD) as it should be well positioned 4 Location for future train station to provide spill over commercial premises as the central area 5 Opportunities for main office, community, civic reaches full capacity. facility adjacent to train station It is estimated that the South Perth LGA currently accounts 6 Design solution requires additional analysis and for 2.5 per cent of all metropolitan area office space and design simply to maintain this level of activity would require almost 2 60,000 m of additional floor space by 2031. This does not 7 Heritage emphasis include provision for any other types of commercial activity. A range of scenarios has been investigated to look at the area of commercial floor space that would be required in the LGA if South Perth had an increased proportion of the total Landscape character areas metropolitan floor space, as would be expected given the location. These scenarios indicate there should be demand Plane tree avenue: Mil Point Rd and Mends St 2 for an additional 115,000-160,000 m in the area and this Linear Park: Richardson St development would provide a central focus to cater for this level of demand. Freeway Interface: grouped native species with Norfolk Island pines at junctions on Melville The precinct plan opposite illustrates the potential Pde. development in the precinct. Secondary Streets: Stone, Bowman, Lyall, Hardy and Charles Sts. South Perth Station Precinct Plan 6 South Perth Station 7 Precinct Plan Contents 3. Guidelines Figures 1. Introduction 8 - the urban design framework 28 Figure 1: Station Location and 800 metre 3.1 Desired land use and urban form - overview 28 (nominal) Walkable Catchment 10 1.1 The consultant team 8 3.2 General land use - guidance 30 Figure 2: Draft Directions 2031 Planning Contexts 11 1.2 Background 8 3.3 Sub-precincts desired character statements and Figure 3: South Perth Station Precinct Boundary 14 1.2.1 Rail planning 8 land use requirements 30 Figure 4: Current Intersection 22 1.2.2 Metropolitan context 9 3.3.1 Mends Street sub-precinct character Figure