Edward Millen Redevelopment Project
The Edward Millen heritage precinct is located at 15 Hillview Terrace East Victoria Park, close to the renowned Albany Highway café strip and in close proximity to the Perth CBD, Curtin University and three newly-committed METRONET stations.
In a rare and exciting collaboration between the private sector, the Federal Government, and the Town of Victoria Park, Edward Millen House will be leased to WA-based company Blackoak Capital, who will undertake an adaptive heritage redevelopment process to transform the site into a unique hospitality and entertainment district.
The revitalised precinct will feature a wide range of facilities and cater for a unique mix of uses, including:
- In the Rotunda building: a retail tenancy, café and a bakery.
- In the Mildred Creak building: a bar, bistro and micro brewery, with indoor and outdoor spaces, and a community space and function venue available for hire.
- Other spaces include: a gelateria, museum, gallery, and art studio.
- A childcare center and petting zoo
- Outdoor spaces for community markets and produce gardens
- Landscaping to create sweeping lawns, a variety of alfresco areas, and active play spaces.
Edward Millen Park
To accompany the Edward Millen House redevelopment, the Town has commenced work on a major upgrade to transform Edward Millen Park into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community hub.
The $8.1 million redevelopment will introduce a range of new community facilities, with a strong focus on accessibility and supporting people with disabilities. Key features include:
- The Mildred Creak Playground, supported by Lotterywest – designed in collaboration with Autism Association WA, the purpose-built play area will cater to the needs of neurodiverse children.
- An amphitheatre and performance space for community events.
- New pathways, seating, and BBQ facilities to enhance public amenity.
- Nature play areas and a dedicated space for indigenous art.
- A fully accessible toilet block and Changing Places facility.
The park upgrade is being delivered alongside the heritage restoration of Edward Millen House, which is already underway, ensuring the site’s history is preserved while creating an exciting new space for the community.