New civic building and gardens

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Community. Council. Staff.

Have your say on the new Civic Precinct community spaces.

The City of Subiaco’s Civic Precinct, located in the mid-section of Rokeby Road, is a historically significant local landmark, having served a variety of community functions for over a century.

Today, it forms the heart of the City, encompassing key community facilities such as the E H Parker Library, Subiaco Museum, the old Council Chambers and Administration Centre, as well as the Rankin Gardens, the Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Clock Tower, and a number of heritage trees and open green spaces. Together, these elements form an integral part of Subiaco’s cultural, civic, and environmental identity.

The Civic Precinct provides an important place for the community to come together for key community events such as the City’s ANZAC and Remembrance Day services, along with outdoor Library and Museum programs like storytime and rhymetime.

In February 2021, Council endorsed the investigation of a potential refurbishment or redevelopment of the Council Chambers and Administration Centre building, as it was nearing the end of its serviceable life.

Preliminary work commenced before the building was compromised by a fire in September 2022.

In May 2025, following a competitive tender process, which included a jury of architectural industry experts, Lyons were appointed as lead architect firm for the new civic building and gardens.

Lyons responded to a design brief, which was informed by community feedback gathered over the past few years through a number of consultation projects, including:

  • 2024 MARKYT Community Scorecard
  • 2025 Council Plan
  • 2020-21 Social Infrastructure Plan
  • 2025 Shenton Park Community Centre consultation
  • 2025 Shenton Park streetscape design consultation.

Your feedback

We are now seeking your feedback to help shape the design of the community spaces, which includes a community hub, festival lawn, flexible exhibition space, new civic building - including Council Chambers, grass roots pavilion, botanic arc and more.

Your ideas will help ensure the new civic building and gardens meet the needs of residents, visitors and workers now and for generations to come. Please explore the project FAQs to read responses to the most frequently asked questions more about the project.

There are a variety of ways to provide your feedback, including:

  • Online survey - a printed copy of the survey can be provided on request. Please email engagement@subiaco.wa.gov.au or call the City on 9237 9222.
  • Postcards available to fill out at the City of Subiaco Office at Level 2 388 Hay Street, Subiaco Library, or Lords Recreation Centre.
  • In person at:

Community consultation will be open from Friday 14 November 2025 to Friday 27 February 2026.

Community. Council. Staff.

Have your say on the new Civic Precinct community spaces.

The City of Subiaco’s Civic Precinct, located in the mid-section of Rokeby Road, is a historically significant local landmark, having served a variety of community functions for over a century.

Today, it forms the heart of the City, encompassing key community facilities such as the E H Parker Library, Subiaco Museum, the old Council Chambers and Administration Centre, as well as the Rankin Gardens, the Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Clock Tower, and a number of heritage trees and open green spaces. Together, these elements form an integral part of Subiaco’s cultural, civic, and environmental identity.

The Civic Precinct provides an important place for the community to come together for key community events such as the City’s ANZAC and Remembrance Day services, along with outdoor Library and Museum programs like storytime and rhymetime.

In February 2021, Council endorsed the investigation of a potential refurbishment or redevelopment of the Council Chambers and Administration Centre building, as it was nearing the end of its serviceable life.

Preliminary work commenced before the building was compromised by a fire in September 2022.

In May 2025, following a competitive tender process, which included a jury of architectural industry experts, Lyons were appointed as lead architect firm for the new civic building and gardens.

Lyons responded to a design brief, which was informed by community feedback gathered over the past few years through a number of consultation projects, including:

  • 2024 MARKYT Community Scorecard
  • 2025 Council Plan
  • 2020-21 Social Infrastructure Plan
  • 2025 Shenton Park Community Centre consultation
  • 2025 Shenton Park streetscape design consultation.

Your feedback

We are now seeking your feedback to help shape the design of the community spaces, which includes a community hub, festival lawn, flexible exhibition space, new civic building - including Council Chambers, grass roots pavilion, botanic arc and more.

Your ideas will help ensure the new civic building and gardens meet the needs of residents, visitors and workers now and for generations to come. Please explore the project FAQs to read responses to the most frequently asked questions more about the project.

There are a variety of ways to provide your feedback, including:

  • Online survey - a printed copy of the survey can be provided on request. Please email engagement@subiaco.wa.gov.au or call the City on 9237 9222.
  • Postcards available to fill out at the City of Subiaco Office at Level 2 388 Hay Street, Subiaco Library, or Lords Recreation Centre.
  • In person at:

Community consultation will be open from Friday 14 November 2025 to Friday 27 February 2026.

  • FAQ - cost control

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    How much will the new civic building and gardens cost?

    Inclusive of design, demolition, construction, and landscaping, the new civic building and gardens are estimated to cost $64 million. A breakdown of the estimate is available here.

    More than half of the estimated project cost is dedicated to spaces for the community. Please visit the interactive map on the project website to explore key areas within the Civic Precinct, both existing and proposed

    The cost of the new civic building and gardens is comparable to what the City would need to spend if this project did not proceed – particularly given that the City would still require office space for our staff elsewhere in Subiaco. The project brings additional benefits like new community spaces and long-term stability for office accommodation and Council Chambers, which is critical for the City to effectively support our growing community.

    Will my rates be increased to fund the redevelopment?

    No, the project is not expected to have an impact on rates. The City has sufficient funds to meet the costs of this project.

Page last updated: 24 Dec 2025, 02:21 PM