Bentley

Bentley 360 moves to the next stage with demolition of Brownlie Towers starting in April

Constructed in 1969, the Towers were described as a revolutionary change in housing developments.

Consisting of two towers containing 300 social housing units, the development was the largest and most significant the Department of Housing had ever completed at that time.

However, the development did not always live up to expectations and over time experienced some issues including antisocial behaviour.

With the demolition of Brownlie Towers now underway, a new era of housing in Bentley has begun!

The removal of artefacts from inside the fifty-year-old building has been completed, with both towers being carefully demolished section by section using large excavators.

Brownlie Towers

Demolition

Autumn 2019

Brownlie Towers – the early days (Image courtesy of State Library of Western Australia, The Battye Library image 341111PD)

Current Brownlie Towers demolition

The demolition of the towers is likely to be complete by this year which will then free up the land to be included in the overall Bentley 360 project that will create around 1500 new homes.

The construction of the new Northern Parklands also began in March which will provide a large temporary community park before future development works start in 2021/22. Did you know that the development of a temporary park of this size and scale is a first in Perth?

The parklands have been designed with the community in mind, with many of the design ideas coming from young people in the area, including local primary school students.

With areas for the whole community to use, the parklands will include an artist designed polescape area, ‘learn to ride’ cycle track, outdoor classroom, picnic area, parkour equipment, street games and a walking/running track.

We are also planning the Southern Parklands with more news coming later in the year, so watch this space!

To find out more about the demolition of Brownlie Towers and how it might impact you visit the Bentley 360 website at www.housing.wa.gov.au/Bentley360 and check out the FAQs.

Alternatively, flick us an email at Bentley360.housing@communities.wa.gov.au to have the document emailed to you.

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Demolition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Northern Parklands (This image is for illustration purposes only)

Sill Park construction starting soon

Construction works will start soon on the upgrade of the existing Sill Park (located at Sill Street and Earl Street), transforming the tired-looking park into a fun and attractive space for the local community to enjoy.

The Sill Park upgrade has many exciting features such as a half basketball court, fitness equipment, a new playground with some nature play elements, a ping pong table and parkour. A special feature for this park will be the City’s first trial and installation of free public WiFi. Other essential improvements include new pathways, path lighting and garden beds with a mixture of local and native plant species to attract the native wildlife.

The Sill Park project is part of ‘Bentley Parkscapes’, a parks upgrade program that will provide the surrounding Bentley 360 project area with improved public open spaces for the whole community to enjoy.

The ‘Bentley Parkscapes’ program is funded by the Department of Communities in partnership with the City of Canning.

For more information on the construction dates, please visit www.yoursaycanning.com.au or contact the project’s Landscape Architect, Nanette Nguyen at customer@canning.wa.gov.au

What’s happening in Canning!

Hillview Park Neighbourhood Hub

Hillview Park and the adjoining shopping centre have been classified as a neighbourhood hub in the City’s Local Planning Strategy 2017. Hillview Park (located on Hillview Terrace) also forms part of ‘Bentley Parkscapes’ program.

The City wants to create a fun, vibrant and functional space to encourage residents to use the park for recreation and community activities. A public consultation session was recently held and community input from this will help shape the concept plan. For more information please visit www.yoursaycanning.com.au/hillviewpark

If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact the project’s Landscape Architect, Nanette Nguyen at customer@canning.wa.gov.au

Artwork and other relics from Brownlie have been carefully collected from the Brownlie Towers for future use in the Bentley 360 project. Look out for them in the future development!

Where has the artwork gone?

Hillview Park is also part of Bentley Parkscapes

Sill Park to be transformed

Upcoming free events

Shout Out

Introduction to 3D Printers8 May, 5pm – 6pm Bentley Library

Tim from Frontier3D in Willetton will explain what all the hype of 3D printing is about in this very descriptive seminar and why it has taken the world by storm! Bookings essential!

Dyeing Silk Scarves24 May, 10am – 12pm Bentley Library

Do you like experimenting with colours? Are you looking for a fun social activity with others in your community? Award winning artist Louise Snook will help you get creative with dyeing your own silk scarves! Be sure to bring clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Bookings essential!

Dementia Awareness30 May, 10am – 12pm Cannington Library

Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and there is an estimated 436,366 Australians living with dementia. Attend this insightful seminar and learn about the common types of dementia, symptoms and what it is like to be a Dementia Friend. Bookings essential!

For more information on events at Bentley Library visit www.canning.wa.gov.au All events require registrations at http://canninglibraries.eventbrite.com

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Send us your thoughts and suggestions about what you’d like to see in future editions. Tell us what you love about the suburb and your ideas for change and help direct the future of Bentley.

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Bentley Community Garden

Established in 2009, the garden is a little bit of green in the middle of suburbia. The garden is located between Bentley Community Centre, Bentley Library and two local primary schools and is supported by a range of local businesses including Richmond Wellbeing, Bunnings (Cannington), Waldecks Garden Centre (Bentley), the City of Canning and the Department of Communities.

The garden is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9.30am until 12pm. Head on down to ‘the patch’ where everyone is welcome. For more information contact: bentleycommunitygardens@gmail.com

Bentley Community Liaison Committee (BCLC) Expressions of interest

With Ian Carter’s (recently retired CEO of Anglicare WA) appointment as the inaugural Chair of Bentley Community Liaison Committee (the Committee), Expressions of Interest are being sought from Bentley residents and local business representatives interested in being included on the Committee.

If you are interested in being involved, please contact the Bentley 360 Team at: bentley360.housing@communities.wa.gov.au

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Bentley Community Garden welcomes everyone