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Bentley Technology Precinct

Hames Sharley Perth Office prepared a structure plan for the Bentley Technology Precinct in Bentley, designated a specialised centre under the Activity Centres Policy. This was one of the largest urban redevelopment projects planned in Perth. Located within 1.5 kilometres of two regional shopping centres, Bentley Technology is adjacent to Curtin University of Technology and comprises a total site area of approximately 380 hectares with a 12 hectare town centre. The objective behind the project was to create a vibrant research and education based town which will attract the world’s best players in information communication technology. The precinct will eventually include 6,000 dwellings, 330,000sqm of commercial and 80,000sqm of research facilities.

There is a focus upon public transport and the minimisation of the precinct's ecological footprint. Our sustainability framework addresses issues such as adaptable design, minimisation of car usage, increased biodiversity, waste water recycling and the use of recycled building materials. All new buildings will be required to generate at least 40% of their energy needs and are to achieve as a minimum a 5 star Green Star rating and 4.5 star ABGR standards. Achievement of higher standards will be rewarded with substantial development bonuses. Hames Sharley has an overall leadership role in this project providing urban and regional planning, architectural, landscape and statutory planning services.