An Urban Orchard for New Junction

Perth History has recently signed a Licence to establish a history research centre and to develop and operate a community garden at 43 and 45 Sayer Street in Midland. The Association will also refurbish the two category 3 heritage properties.

Reece Harley, the associations Executive Director, said “The Midland Oval area is one in transition, with a variety of single-storey, older and heritage dwellings making way, land-holdings being consolidated and large, higher-scale developments in the planning.

There is an opportunity to support the area with activation and community-driven projects that will provide local residents with real training opportunities and the ability to form stronger connections in their local community.

Our plans for the properties will provide a much-needed activation of the area as well as enhanced passive surveillance for the adjacent parklands. The heritage homes will provide formal community and meeting space for local residents and organisations if desired, while the rear productive orchard garden will provide an informal meeting space, community horticultural teaching facility, events space and an inspiring visitor experience.

Our Urban Orchard concept, connecting the children’s play space, through an extended parkland to Sayer Street and the future Hill View Vista will be a welcome addition to the neighbourhood.”

The properties will serve as the Eastern-Suburbs headquarters of the Perth History Association, providing a financial injection to Midland and increased foot traffic of around 50 staff and volunteers throughout an average week in the gardens and office.

Anyone interested in volunteering for research, gardening or building maintenance are welcome to register at https://www.museumofperth.com.au/volunteer