The Edenvale Precinct, from its origin as a family residence has evolved over the years to offer visitors a unique destination that embraces heritage, culture and the arts. It plays host to the Pinjarra Festival, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees annually, and other regional events.
In 2021, the Place and Activation Plan 2021 to 2031 (Activation Plan) outlined actions to achieve a vision for the Precinct. A key finding of the Activation Plan was the need to implement a Masterplan to support the Precinct vision. While a 2018 Masterplan covered the Edenvale grounds and immediate surrounds, the Activation Plan identified the need for a broader strategic review to create an overarching vision to maximise the activation and sustainability of the greater Precinct.
In March this year, Council endorsed the Edenvale Heritage Precinct Masterplan (Edenvale Masterplan), providing a clear direction for future projects and supporting funding and budget allocations by the Shire and external funding bodies.
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FAQs
What does the new Masterplan include?
The Edenvale Masterplan brings together the Edenvale grounds, Henry Street Pinjarra and the surrounding Murray River foreshore reserve, including Glebe Land, within a single strategic framework.
While the Place and Activation Plan 2021 to 2031 remains as the guide for activation in the Precinct, the new Masterplan focuses on the physical place, outlining siting of elements and facilities, upgrades and improvements to the site, access and parking, and the materials to be used to unify the look and feel of the place, while retaining its heritage and sense of place.
What funding is currently available for the Edenvale Heritage Precinct?
Funding currently allocated for projects within the Edenvale Precinct includes:
- $750,000 of State Government funding for the Edenvale Heritage Precinct – Ablution Facilities (Toilets) and Lighting Project – to allow for large and small scale events and
- $170,000 allocated in the Shire’s Capital Works funding for Edenvale Accessibility/ Landscape Upgrade Project including carpark (asphalt surface) and access paths.
How long will it take?
Works on the car park will commence from the week of 19 October 2026. The remaining works, including new toilet facilities at Glebe Land, an improved footpath network and upgraded lighting, are planned for completion by the end of 2027, with additional projects expected to follow as funding becomes available.
What impact will upcoming works have on the Precinct?
Carpark and path works will temporarily close the gravel carpark off Henry Street. Alternative parking can be accessed off-street on George Street and at the Murray Street side of the precinct. This will be advised well ahead of time and with consideration of events and activities.
Construction of the new ablution facilities will be managed to minimise disruption on the user groups at Edenvale. Onsite management will be negotiated as needed, and users advised ahead of time of works.
Edenvale’s attractions, facilities and grounds will remain accessible to the public during the works.