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| Built: | 1932 |
| Wikidata: | Q65092183 |
| inHerit: | 3711 |
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The former SEC Substation building is near the corner of Parry and Quarry streets.
In 2025 it was purchased (as separate strata lots) by Fremantle Press and CircusWA, who got low-interest loans from Adrian and Michela Fini, and the project also got $500,000 from the state government.
From the Fremantle Press media release:[1]
Fremantle Press Chair Clair Medhurst said relocating to Parry Street will be the perfect way to celebrate the Press’s 50th anniversary in 2026. She said, ‘With this new chapter, we are setting the stage for an even stronger future – one where we continue to champion WA voices while opening up the Press to create a community hub for both writers and readers.’
CircusWA Artistic Director Jo Smith said the Substation is an exciting opportunity to secure a permanent home with which to vision longer-term plans. Smith said, ‘In typical circus style, we are designing a unique opportunity to survive and thrive in Fremantle. While we’ll be sad to say farewell to our beautiful Freo Big Top, this building will ensure our community and artistic programs can grow. The Substation will position CircusWA as a nationally recognised training and development centre.’
References
- ↑ Two celebrated Fremantle arts organisations find forever home in the up-and-coming East End, Claire Miller, Fremantle Press media release, 24 June 2025. https://fremantlepress.com.au/2025/06/27/two-celebrated-fremantle-arts-organisations-find-forever-home-in-the-up-and-coming-east-end/