Belvidere Streetscape Revitalisation Project
We're transforming the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct into a vibrant, people-focused activity centre that local residents, businesses and the wider community can enjoy.
The Streetscape Revitalisation Project includes the enhancement of the public spaces, amenities and infrastructure located along the core Belvidere Street precinct between Keymer Street and Leake Street.
Informed by the Streetscape Revitalisation Plan developed with the community, the innovative design introduces more greenery, flexible public areas, slower traffic and a distinct identity the community can be proud of now and into the future.
Enhancing Belvidere Street for our community
Shaped by strong community feedback, the project will introduce slower traffic speeds, more trees and shade, inviting public spaces and improved access for people of all ages and abilities.
With wider footpaths, new alfresco areas and flexible spaces for events and everyday social life, the revitalisation will support local businesses, strengthen community connections and create a place the community can be proud of both now and into the future.
Project background
The Belvidere Street Activity Centre has been operating as a central hub for over 50 years and generates consistent and steady activity, with both a day and night time economy.
The built form and streetscape have remained largely unchanged since the 1980s, with limited growth in total commercial floor area and a lack of formalised public spaces resulting in people spending relatively short amounts of time within the Centre.
In 2021, the City undertook a series of technical studies to identify the needs of the area, and guide how improvements to the design of public spaces and streetscape could enhance the area.
Seven key project objectives were identified and guided design of the Belvidere Streetscape Revitalisation Plan:
Project stages and timeline
Project stages
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Site Analysis
2021 / 2022
To assist with the design process, the project team undertook a series of technical studies to determine how the area is used by pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists, and to identify issues and opportunities that can be addressed through the design.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Scenario Development
2022
Following the site analysis, the project team developed three concept scenarios. The three scenarios increase in levels of intensity and should not be considered as a final design. The purpose of the scenarios is to allow for the community to generate thoughts, feedback and discussion on potential design interventions in the space.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Community Feedback
December 2022 to January 2023
The design scenarios will be made available for the community to provide feedback through the completion of a survey. The survey targets specific feedback from the community on each scenario to assist the project team shape the final design with what work’s, what doesn’t work and what we may have missed.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Streetscape Revitalisation Plan
Following the community feedback period on the scenarios, the project team will gather all the feedback received and develop the draft Streetscape Revitalisation Plan. This plan will be used as the guide to engage further with relevant stakeholders include key government agencies such as Western Power and Main Roads to produce the final concept design.
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Timeline item 5 - complete
Business Case and Council Approval
August 2023
The final design will be developed into a business case which will cover key project delivery criteria including cost, timing, stakeholder management, staging options, funding availability and advocacy for funding contributions.
The business case summary was endorsed by Council at the 22 August 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting alongside the final Streetscape Revitalisation Plan and a 3D fly-through of the design.
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Timeline item 6 - complete
Tender for Design Development and Documentation
October 2023 to February 2024
The Business Case for the Streetscape Revitalisation Plan was endorsed by Council on the 22 August 2023 OCM.
Following Council endorsement, the project team released to the market the request for Tender documentation for the detailed design and documentation.
The contract for detailed design and documentation went to Council on 27 February 2024 and the officer recommendation was carried by absolute Majority to award the contract to Talis Consulting.
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Timeline item 7 - complete
Detailed Design and Documentation
March 2024 to 2025
The contract for detailed design and documentation went to Council on February 2024 and was awarded to Talis Consulting.
During this stage, the City will also continue to advocate to key partners, such as the State Government, to identify opportunities for co-contribution of funding to the project.
The detailed design and documentation reached the 50% completion milestone in February 2025, and began preparation of the procurement documentation for upcoming stages.
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Timeline item 8 - complete
Underground power electrical audit
October 2024
An electrical consultant has been engaged to prepare an underground power application for Western Power. This includes completion of an audit along Belvidere Street to ensure electrical systems can successfully transition to proposed underground power.
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Timeline item 9 - complete
RFQ for Superintendent
May 2025
The RFQ went to market and the preferred candidate, Successful Projects, were engaged.
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Timeline item 10 - complete
Tender for construction
Late 2025
The request for tender for the construction contract will be advertised to market.
Following assessment of submissions, the recommendation will attend an Ordinary Council Meeting to be awarded. This will take place following the Election Caretaker period.
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Timeline item 11 - complete
Construction contract
Early 2026
The tender for construction was awarded to BOS Civil Pty Ltd at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 December 2025.
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Timeline item 12 - active
Works commence
April 2026
Works will be staged to minimise disruption to the community and support targeted stakeholder engagement across the construction period.
Stage 1 | Leake Street to Gardiner Street
Stage 2 | Gardiner Street to Keymer Street
Stage 3 | Keymer Street to Somers Street
Businesses, community and impacted stakeholders will be informed on the progress of works as they continue.
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Timeline item 13 - incomplete
Works complete
Anticipated December 2026
Works are scheduled to be completed in December 2026, Key stakeholders and businesses will be informed as works progress across the year.
Design and themes
Developing the concept design for Belvidere Street
After completion of the site analysis, project consultants Hatch RobertsDay developed three concept design scenarios for the site.
The scenarios included a low cost, moderate cost, and high cost option that reflected different levels of intervention and upgrades
What the community had to say
We invited community members and local residents to provide feedback on the three concept design scenarios and select their preferred option. There was a strong level of support for Scenario 3, with respondents noting a high level of investment was needed to achieve real change in the area.
Hatch RobertsDay prepared a 3D flythrough of the concept design to capture the look and feel of the upgraded precinct.
Additional images and information on the concept design can be found in the Belvidere Streetscape Revitalisation Plan.
Design principles
Works information
Project works and construction
The construction contract for the Belvidere Streetscape Revitalisation Project was awarded to BOS Civil at the December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting.
Preparation for site works and engagement with surrounding businesses, residents and key stakeholders commenced in early 2026. Works are being undertaken in stages to minimise disruption and support strong, targeted engagement with community members in each area.
Stage 1 works are commencing in April 2026, with full project completion anticipated for December 2026. The timeline of works may adjust as each stage progresses across the year.
For additional information on site works, please visit the Works information page.
Support local
Businesses located within the Belvidere Street Shopping Precinct will continue to operate while works are underway.
