A new inner-city residential zone will be built on the former Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) site, delivering approximately 1,000 new apartments.
This new development, named 1909, will incorporate the hospital’s accomplishments and history into the design of its public spaces and paved areas, as acknowledgment of PMH’s 114 year old history.
1909 has received the approval of New Design Guidelines and will mark the next phase of the Subiaco East (Subi East) redevelopment project.
The Subi East is a redevelopment project led by DevelopmentWA and involves the former PMH site, Kitchener Park, Mueller Park, Subiaco Oval, and West Leederville train station.
Minister for Planning and Housing John Carey said: “1909 will deliver important housing density, and about 1,000 new apartments in one of our state’s most appealing areas given its proximity to the CBD and business hub of West Perth, and the popular entertainment districts of Subiaco and West Leederville.”
Carey said Subi East will ultimately deliver a project for all Western Australians to enjoy, with public open spaces and state-of-the-art design — revitilising the surrounding areas and creating a vibrant urban community.
More than 5,500 square metres of open space will be provided for the residential area of Subiaco after the completion of 1909.
The introduction of up to 1,000 new dwellings promises to help rejuvenate and revitalise Subiaco, sparking increased visitation and economic growth to businesses in the area.
“The $80 million Infrastructure Development Fund and the $55 million Infill Sewerage Fund are both aimed at removing barriers that prevent infill apartment developments from going ahead,” said Carey.
In preservation of PMH, two state heritage-listed buildings have been retained from the demolition that was completed in October 2022.
Godfrey House and the Old Outpatients Building, along with a new dedicated children’s memorial, will celebrate PMH and serve as a place for reflection.
Founded in 1909, PMH served as Western Australia’s specialised children’s hospital for 108 years before closing in 2018 when Perth Children’s Hospital opened in Nedlands.
