Welcome to Karlup Journey Place

A new civic heart is taking shape in Armadale.

Today, the City of Armadale officially revealed the identity of Karlup Journey Place and marked the commencement of construction through the Central Park Project Turning of the Sod event.

Karlup Journey Place is the new overarching identity for a connected civic precinct surrounding the elevated Armadale Station. Within the precinct, Banksia Summit Park and Cockatoo Creek Park will deliver distinct experiences and destinations for the community while forming part of a broader, connected public space network.

Made possible through funding from the Australian Government, Lotterywest, the WA Government through METRONET and the City of Armadale, the Central Park Project will create a vibrant regional destination that connects the city centre, public transport, community facilities and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Shaped by extensive community engagement and cultural guidance, Karlup Journey Place reflects movement, connection, growth and community. It recognises both the cultural significance of place and Armadale's continuing evolution as a growing strategic centre.

Construction is now underway, with works expected to continue throughout 2026 and 2027.

What is Karlup Journey Place?

Karlup Journey Place is the overarching identity for the connected civic precinct being delivered through the Central Park Project.

The precinct will bring together a series of public spaces designed to support recreation, community connection, events and everyday use.

Within Karlup Journey Place:

Banksia Summit Park will provide an active youth and recreation destination featuring skate and parkour terrain, a basketball court, youth fitness elements, seating, shade and landscaping.

Cockatoo Creek Park will focus on nature play and family-friendly experiences, including a custom cockatoo-themed play structure, water play, inclusive and sensory play elements, accessible facilities and landscaped open spaces.

Together, the precinct will feature pathways, public art, water-sensitive design elements and shared park infrastructure throughout.

What's Included?

The Central Park Project will deliver:

• Nature and water play
• Landmark play and exercise features
• Skate and youth activity areas
• Event lawns and civic spaces
• Exercise and fitness areas
• Shaded seating and community areas
• Improved pedestrian and active travel connections
• Greener, cooler landscaping and increased canopy
• New opportunities for community events and activation

What Happens Next?

Construction is now underway.

Upcoming works and milestones include:

• Site establishment and early construction works
• Delivery of park infrastructure and landscaping
• Play and recreation space construction
• Public art and place-making elements
• Public realm and pathway connections
• Ongoing community updates and milestone announcements

As the project progresses, this page will continue to provide updates on construction activity, project milestones, imagery and community notifications.

Stay informed

As the project progresses, this page will continue to provide updates on milestones, construction activity, imagery and community notifications.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Your ideas and insights are helping shape a vibrant, welcoming and connected future for the heart of Armadale.

Where are we now

Community consultation to inform the design of this space closed on 8 November 2024. The Community Engagement Report is available in the Documents tab (or view it here).

Using community feedback, the project team and partners have progressed the design, staging and approvals required to move the project into delivery.

Site hoarding and future media updates will direct here for the latest information.

What we heard from our community

Community feedback highlighted several key priorities:

A central, welcoming hub with shade, seating and spaces to gather.
Nature and youth play that’s inclusive, challenging and distinctive to Armadale.
Safer, more active places with lighting, passive surveillance and all-abilities access.
Greener and cooler spaces with trees, water-wise landscaping and biodiversity.
Safe and active connections between the station forecourt, Jull Street Mall and Armadale West.

Our vision

The Central Park Project will create a dynamic, multi-use civic destination connecting the elevated station and city centre. The precinct will include regional nature play, youth and recreation facilities, event and public spaces, greener landscapes and improved connections through the heart of Armadale, while supporting the ongoing transformation of the station precinct and surrounding city centre.

Why it matters for Armadale

A new civic heart: A major public space connecting people to the City Centre and Perth’s rail network.

A regional destination: Landmark play and youth facilities that draw visitors and support local business.

An economic boost: More foot traffic and activity throughout the day helping support local business and city centre vibrancy.

Greener, cooler city: More trees and landscaping helping reduce urban heat and improve amenity.

Active travel: Safer, more direct links for walking, wheeling and public transport.

Stay informed

Click Follow Project (top right) to receive updates.
Media enquiries: media@armadale.wa.gov.au
Project enquiries: info@armadale.wa.gov.au