- 2026-27 State Budget funding of $3 million over two years to continue conservation works at Fremantle Prison
- Conservation of world-heritage listed site protects award winning tourism venue
- Since 2017 the State Government has invested more than $20 million in Fremantle Prison
- Cook Labor Government protecting WA's heritage and environment for future generations
The Cook Labor Government has invested an additional $3 million in funding in the 2026-27 State Budget for conservation works at Fremantle Prison.
This State Budget funding will enable the next round of conservation projects at the Fremantle Prison to further improve the site and boost the visitor experience.
Works are currently underway to fit out the former Guards Room as the Prison Gift Shop.
Each year, the Prison welcomes over 200,000 visitors for tours, school excursions, concerts and events demonstrating the value in heritage tourism and potential for new ways to tell stories of its history and engage more people to visit and return.
As stated by Heritage Minister Simone McGurk:
"Fremantle Prison is a much-loved Western Australian icon recognised by UNESCO for its global heritage status as a former convict site.
"At more than 170 years old and more than 30 years since its closure and subsequent reopening as a visitor destination, each project at the Fremantle Prison presents new opportunities for interpretation and visitor experiences.
"Investment in the Prison is essential to protect this important part of our history, interpret more stories of its past and meet World Heritage Listing obligations.
"A visit to the Prison is a popular activity in the Fremantle community, supporting local businesses and the broader Western Australian tourism industry and I look forward to seeing the new events and experiences that can be realised from this investment."
