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Old Girls' School pop-up venue approved by council

A proposal to establish a new food, beverage and event venue in the heart of Fremantle has been approved by Fremantle Council.The historic Fremantle Technical College and Old Girls School buildings on South Terrace were sold by the state government to leading WA tourism company Prendiville Group in July last year.The Prendiville Group’s plans for the site include a training school for hospitality professionals, visitor accommodation and a new food and beverage venue.The company's headquarters will also relocate to the technical college building.As an initial activation of the site a proposal to establish a pop-up food, beverage and event venue accommodating up to 700 patrons was approved by Fremantle Council last night.Deputy Mayor Andrew Sullivan said the new venue would be another welcome addition to Fremantle’s hospitality sector.“Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been incredible to see how the people of Perth have rekindled their love affair with Fremantle and are rediscovering the multitude of joys Freo has to offer,” Cr Sullivan said.“In addition to places like Freo.Social and The Old Synagogue that opened just before COVID hit, in the past 12 months we’ve also seen the opening of terrific new venues like Republic of Fremantle, Emily Taylor, Calamity’s Rod and Running with Thieves just to name a few.“Also in the works are the redevelopment of the Old Courthouse and Police Station, FOMO in Kings Square and now this new pop-up at the Old Girls’ School.“The City of Fremantle has been delivering on a plan, with the Kings Square Renewal project at its heart, to encourage more investment in Fremantle and attract more people to live, work and play here.“The investment we’ve seen in Fremantle’s hospitality sector in recent times is a clear sign that the plan is working, and is a great vote of confidence in Fremantle’s future.“All of these new venues add to the diversity of things to see and do in Fremantle, and cement Freo’s position as Perth’s favourite entertainment precinct among people of all ages.” The state government decided to sell the 2400 square metre Technical College site in January last year.It included the former Fremantle Technical School, which was built in 1913, and the adjacent Infant and Girls’ School built in 1878.

City of Fremantle 25 Mar 2021