Perth Concert Hall’s $150 million refresh ramps up

The $150.3 million Perth Concert Hall redevelopment will be completed in 2028 – four years later than initially intended under the original Perth City Deal.

The state and federal governments released artist impressions of the rejuvenated 51-year-old heritage-listed facility with works slated to begin next year.

An artist’s impression of the Perth Concert Hall redevelopment.

The work will improve the structural integrity of the building, preserve its world-renowned acoustic features, and completely revitalise both the inside and outdoor areas of the ageing facility.

Architecture firms WITH Architecture Studio and Office for Metropolitan Architecture have been working since 2022 on the new design.

The redevelopment was set to cost $52.4 million under the original Perth City Deal announced in 2020, with the state component $36.4 million, the federal component $12 million, and the City of Perth to pay $4 million.

According to Perth City Deal documents at the time, it was envisioned construction would be completed by May 2024.

An artist’s impression of the interior of the renovated hall.

In March last year the WA component rocketed to $97.6 million, which the government said at the time would be spent on addressing significant structural issues found during the design phase.

WA Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman said the concert hall had been the home of orchestral music for 50 years, and the much-needed rejuvenation would extend the life of the venue.

“The works are vital to safeguard the future of the iconic Perth Concert Hall building for artistic groups, performers and audiences,” he said.

Federal Cities Minister Jenny McAllister said the redevelopment would benefit artists, audiences and the broader WA community.

An artist’s impression of the exterior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall.

Once complete, the redevelopment will also provide a home for the WA Symphony Orchestra.

The concert hall, its forecourt and its trouble-plagued 324-bay car park will be closed for the duration of the works.

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