News

Trackside Entrance and Grandstand Way are now open
Road works are now complete, with both roads now linking Junction Parade to Morrison Road. With the opening of Grandstand Way, the entrance to the recently resurfaced Morrison Rd carpark has now been changed to Grandstand Way, with the Morrison Rd entry/exit closed....

Lot 807 receives Title
After several years of planning work, lot 807 has recently cleared its WA Planning Commissions conditions and has been titled.

Grandstand Way nears completion
Two milestones were reached this week with the lifting of the street lighting poles and kerbing and asphalting of the Morrison Road intersection.

Forge Article- City of Swan has much to offer Business
Forge magazine, which focusses on Australian innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation, have again focussed on Midland.

Updated Population Forecasts Now Live on Forecast.id
The City’s Forecast.id platform has been updated with population forecast figures up to 2046.
Projections are for each of the key areas, including Midland and include population, age, households and residential developments.

Lots 9501 and 9509 Now For Sale
Cushman and Wakefield have been appointed as selling agents for the first two lots to be publically marketed at New Junction.

Council approves sale of land for a vertical retirement village
At the meeting of 11 June 2025 Council approved an 18 month option for the purchase of lot 811. Lot 811 is 5,325m², adjacent to the proposed Residential Park, and opposite the new Catalyst building. The site has a plot ratio of 5.3:1 and a height range of 3 to 8...

Trackside Entrance & Grandstand Way Update
Construction of Trackside Entrance is now substantially complete, with the connection to Morrison Rd waiting on service authorities to lower their infrastructure – this could take 12 months. However the road will have temporary bollards to stop vehicle traffic due to there being no suitable vehicle turning at the end of Trackside Entrance.

Construction commences on Trackside Entrance
The Citys Operations Team have commenced work on Grandstand Way, which links Morrison Road to junction Parade, and will be the future entrance to the redeveloped Swan Valley Fresh/ Gilberts Fresh Food Markets. Works, which will focus on the road construction, are...

Sewer Main Works to commence for Grandstand Way
Grandstand is to the east of Weeip Park and runs between Morrison Road and Junction Parade. Works to relocate the sewer under Grandstand Way will commence early in the new year, taking approximately eight weeks. Westline Civil have been contracted to undertake these...

Sewer Relocation tender for Grandstand Way Awarded
Prior to the construction of Grandstand Way, which connects Junction Parade to Morrison Road near the Honda Shop, the sewer main needs to be relocated. The sewer main services the area to the north of New Junction – including New Bond, North and Charles streets....

Council Budgets to commence Trackside Entrance and Grandstand Way
Council, at its July Special Council Meeting, approved funding to commence the construction of two key roads. $1m has been allocated to each street to commence construction this financial year. Both link Junction Parade and Morrison Road. Trackside Entrance is to the...

Verde Lanes Land Assembly takes another step
Following Councils approval to purchase land from 53 the Crescent (adjacent to ANZ Bank) for road reserve, sewer works to compete the transfer of land were recently undertaken. Verde Lane will link Junction Parade to The Crescent, with the stub off Junction Parade...

Next Stage of Sewer Works Commences
Work on re aligning the sewer mains to under the proposed Trackside Entrance (between Junction Parade and Morrison Road) is now complete, allowing Swan Valley Fresh (Gilberts) to be able to dig a basement in the land they are purchasing from the City. Works included...

Title for lot 821 – the short stay site – issue
Following the demolition of the Senior Citizens building, the title for the new lot 821 has issued. Incorporating the old Senior Citz. site and the adjoining 3 sites, the new lot 821 is 3,711m2. Zoned Midland Activity Centre, the Council endorsed Midland Oval...

New Junction Titles IssueD
It has taken almost 4 years since application to the WA Planning Commission, but finally titles for two key properties at New Junction have now issued. Lot 811 is the 5,325m2 site opposite the Catalyst building on Junction Parade, and lot 9501 is a 2,550 m2 site on...

Swan Valley Fresh Confirms Expansion
Swan Valley Fresh Markets Pty Ltd, the iconic fresh markets on the corner of Morrison Road and Keane Street, have completed their due diligence and have advised the City that their Offer is now unconditional. When complete, the proposed development will include a...

Full steam ahead for New Junction as report reveals financial boost
The revitalisation of Midland is gathering pace with fresh financial results revealing a $21.7 million boost for the City of Swan’s New Junction redevelopment ahead of key project milestones. Plans to redevelop Midland Oval and surrounds date back to 1968, but it was...

Final chapter of Weeip Park now underway
City of Swan Deputy Mayor David Lucas, Daniel Stefanelli and Mayor Kevin Bailey on site The second stage of Weeip Park is taking shape with construction underway on the children's play area and public toilets. City of Swan Mayor Kevin Bailey said Weeip Park is...

Walk through to Weeip Park from Cale Street
You can now walk straight through to Weeip Park from Cale Street, with a new footpath link open for easy access. Why not take a break from Christmas shopping and relax under the shaded seating area? The kids can burn some energy in the youth zone or kick a footy on...

Have you seen the first stage of Weeip Park yet?
Watch the timelapse footage for a glimpse at how the grassed space and youth zone took shape over the last few months, from laying the foundations to putting on the finishing touches.

New Junction on track for success
New Junction is continuing to deliver to our local community and the broader West Australian economy, with the transformative project in the heart of Midland well on track to meet key performance measures outlined in the Business Plan. The Midland Oval Redevelopment...

Celebrating a major milestone for New Junction development
The City of Swan has finished stage one construction of New Junction's major public open space, Weeip Park, marking a major milestone for the transformational development in Midland's CBD and representing decades of planning. Community members are invited to enjoy the...

First Development on New Junction a catalyst for Midland’s future
Pictured (l-r) Diane de Mol, Managing Director De Mol Investments, Steve de Mol and City of Swan Mayor, Kevin Bailey Pictured (l-r) Diane de Mol, Managing Director De Mol Investments, Steve de Mol and City of Swan Mayor, Kevin Bailey The first building in the City of...
