A new place-making project, led by the City of Fremantle, will provide visitors with a better connection between some of the city centre's most popular precincts.
The initiative, to extend the Henderson Street Mall, will create a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare between the FOMO and Convict Quarter precincts and the Cappuccino Strip.
Due to get underway in November, it will involve turning the existing car bays into open space by removing parking infrastructure and adding planter boxes and bollards (fixed and retractable).
It will allow for safer access to businesses situated in the area, including one of Fremantle's most iconic destinations, the Fremantle Markets, which attracts a high volume of foot traffic.
The move will also allow for future activation of the area by the City and surrounding businesses.
City of Fremantle CEO Glen Dougall said the project will make the area more appealing.
"We heard, from speaking to people about the Strategic Community Plan and the recently released City Plan, that they're keen to see more communal, cosmopolitan open spaces in the city.
"Initiatives like this help not only provide additional public realm amenity but also help to promote a vibrant economy.
"Fremantle is known as a walkable city and this will make the area more appealing for people who live, work and visit this part of town," Mr Dougall said.
An extended Henderson Street Mall, would ultimately align with plans for a six-storey hotel with ground level cafes, restaurants and bars, proposed for construction on the site of the former Spicers Building.
The existing car park will be closed from 10 November to enable works to begin.
Alternative parking is available at Fremantle Oval or Parry Street.
