Bilya Futures:Fremantle City Plan, What if?

This vision proposes a vibrant and connected waterfront precinct, unlocked by sinking the railway line as it enters Fremantle, creating seamless integration between the city and the river. The project will deliver up to 2,500 dwellings, housing more than 5,000 residents. Located in Walyalup, Victoria Quay’s position between river and city offers a unique opportunity for urban regeneration, guided by landscape and ecology. With port functions relocating to the Outer Harbour, the site will remain a key transport hub for locals and international travellers, enhancing its potential for renewal. What if the site’s future lies in understanding its natural systems—limestone and dunal banks, a breathing estuary, a dappled edge, seasonally salty and fresh? What if development could restore ecosystems while embedding memories of place, celebrating Noongar culture?