East Perth Gateway Masterplan a number of specific issues that need further discussion and planning. The Board’s formal response can be viewed on the College’s website (www.trinity.wa.edu.au). The most contentious issue is no doubt the proposal to build a road between Trinity and the WACA. Whilst this new road could have some advantages in improving traffic flow, it certainly poses some problems for the College. The first phase of development will be on the former Bus Depot site between Hay Street and Adelaide Terrace. EPRA now owns this site and is planning for mixed-use residential and commercial development.
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he East Perth Gateway Masterplan was launched by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Alannah McTiernan, on Sunday 7 July, 2002. The development of the Masterplan was coordinated by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA). The Masterplan covers a forty hectare area near Trinity bounded by Plain Street, Adelaide Terrace, the Swan River foreshore and the recently redeveloped parts of East Perth. In developing the Masterplan, EPRA consulted extensively with the College and other stakeholders. Whilst the College supported the overall thrust of the Plan, there are
Key Features of the Draft Masterplan 1
ICON GATEWAY
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BUS DEPOT SITE
The draft Masterplan proposes an upgraded and more spectacular entrance to the city via Adelaide Terrace with a visually attractive new “icon” building visible as you travel across the causeway.
The redevelopment of the five hectare block bounded by Hay Street, Plain Street and Adelaide Terrace will form the first phase of the Masterplan. The former Bus Depot site, which is now vacant, will be the first parcel of land to be redeveloped.
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HAY STREET RIVER NODE
The development of a waterway and mixed-use pier structure is an interesting concept that would provide an attractive entry statement to the city. However, the loss of public open space which Trinity students use for sports training would be a problem for the College. The Masterplan also proposes taking Hay Street down to the river in a straight line. Such a development would open up the river visually to all who use Hay Street and make the river more accessible to the community. 3
THE RIVERFRONT
Along the riverfront, a sequence of landscaped spaces from riverside parkland to broadwalks and inlets, will provide a range of recreational opportunities. 8
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Another major residential redevelopment is planned for the area to the north of Queens Gardens, the WACA and Trinity College. In all the two mixed-use residential and commercial developments could create the opportunity for 6,000 new residents into the Eastern Gateway area.
QUEENS GARDENS
Queens Gardens is described by the planners as the “jewel in the crown” for the area. The development of Queens Gardens and creating greater accessibility to and through the Gardens would be a significant benefit for the community generally.
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Obviously the new road between Trinity and the WACA is a proposal of great significance which will impact on the College in a number of ways.
Trinity College will remain a city school. However, the draft Masterplan does have significant implications for the College. (Refer to the College’s web site and follow the links to the College’s response to the Masterplan).
WACA
The Masterplan takes into account the WACA’s proposals for redevelopment. Trinity and the WACA have had a mutually beneficial and strong working relationship over many years and it is anticipated that this will continue if the Masterplan is implemented. 5
TRINITY COLLEGE
However, the Masterplan also sketches in an expansion of Trinity College northwards – and indeed includes two major new buildings on the expanded site (possibly a new Administration Centre and a new Performing Arts Centre) on ground which is currently Nelson Avenue.
NEW CIVIC SQUARE
EPRA’s Masterplan assumes that the Trotting Association will relocate from Gloucester Park. The redevelopment proposal incorporates a new civic place – the Gloucester Park Circus – which will be a central community focal point for the area.
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