- Next step in the creation of Lefroy, a new major development within Beaconsfield, has now commenced at the former Beaconsfield Challenger TAFE site
- Site is part of the larger Lefroy precinct in Beaconsfield, which will deliver up to 700 dwellings and commercial sites across 14 hectares
- Up to 20 per cent affordable and social housing to be included
The creation of Lefroy, a large residential and commercial development, is underway with civil works commencing on the former Beaconsfield Challenger TAFE site.
The 14-hectare Lefroy precinct comprises of the former Beaconsfield Challenger TAFE and the adjacent Davis Park precinct.
The former TAFE site will deliver up to 155 new dwellings, just 2.5 kilometres from Fremantle and South Beach. The site will feature a range of housing options including apartments and homesites sized up to 420 square metres.
The first lots are anticipated to be released for sale by the end of this year, with titles late 2026.
Coinciding with development at the TAFE site, the ongoing demolition program of old social housing stock in the Davis Park precinct continues, to be replaced with 110 modern social and affordable dwellings, greatlyrevitalising the area.
In addition, three major commercial lots were released today on the corner of South Street and Fifth Avenue, to create the the Lefroy Neighbourhood Centre.
The Lefroy Neighbourhood Centre will deliver a significant amount of new amenity, and could feature a supermarket, specialty retail, caf and medical services.
It will also be a mixed use site delivering up to 170 dwellings, including a minimum of 30 social housing units within a medium to high-density residential development of up to six storeys.
On completion, Lefroy is overall expected to deliver up to 700 dwellings across a mix of low and mid-rise apartments and townhouses with up to 20 per cent affordable and social housing.
Lefroy will create a modern, inclusive neighbourhood within the Beaconsfield community.
Enhanced public open spaces and improved pedestrian connectivity to foster strong integration with the existing community will be key features.
The design will retain mature trees and promote sustainable and innovative built form outcomes.
For more information on the Lefroy redevelopment or to register your interest for the Lefroy Neighbourhood Centre, please visit: Lefroy - Overview - DevelopmentWA - Shaping our State's future
As stated by Planning and Lands Minister John Carey:
"The start of civil works at the former TAFE site is a major step forward in the creation of Lefroy - a development that will deliver more affordable housing and revitalise the precinct.
"We're delivering well-planned infill that is boosting housing supply and ensuring new residents have access to services and amenity.
"The revitilised precinct will reflect the unique history, charm and character Beaconsfield holds, while providing much needed housing opportunities within walking distance of Fremantle."
As stated by Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk:
"Anyone who knows the suburb of Beaconsfield knows it is a great community and contains prime real estate.That's why I'm excited to see the revitalisation of the old Beaconsfield TAFE site progress with the start of civil works.
"This development, along with the renewal of the Davis Park precinct, will provide more housing options for locals, and those that want to be locals, and create a well-serviced new community within Beaconsfield."
