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ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION Information and Frequently Asked Questions
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
The Royal George Hotel has been Since closing, it has had many occupants
including an art gallery, restaurant, artists’
a much-loved icon of the George studios and community spaces. Owned by the
Street Precinct since it was built West Australian Government between 2010
and 2016, and under the stewardship of the
during the gold rush era in 1903 National Trust, the building was left vacant
and thrived for many years until and significantly deteriorated through lack of
maintenance and use.
1979. Although now deserted,
In June 2017 Saracen Properties purchased
the Hotel is arguably the most the Royal George and engaged prominent
important heritage building in Fremantle architect Michael Patroni of
Spaceagency. The aim of this partnership is
the Town of East Fremantle. to undertake a full heritage restoration of the
Hotel to create a first-class hospitality venue
and residential accommodation offering.
To revitalise the Royal George Hotel site it is
proposed to:
• Undertake a full restoration of the heritage
listed hotel
• Re-open the hotel including a bar,
restaurant and boutique function rooms
• Develop high quality residential apartments
adjacent to the hotel
• Reinvigorate and beautify the public realm
surrounding the Royal George
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
PROPOSED
RESTORATION OF
THE HERITAGE
HOTEL
The project is being driven by a desire to
undertake a faithful heritage restoration and
rejuvenation of this outstanding example
of a gold rush era hotel. Saracen Properties
wish to return the Royal George to its former
glory, including the original usage – as a
licensed venue, community meeting place and
boutique accommodation. PRIVATE DINING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
Spaceagency architects has been engaged
to restore the heritage building and design
the interior spaces to create a hospitality
experience that’s among Perth’s best. The
hotel restoration will allow the community to
once again have access to the Royal George
and enable them to fully enjoy the venue.
The proposed use of the Hotel will include:
• An urban distillery
• Premium licensed venue
• Restaurant & café facilities
• Function rooms
DISTILLERY COURTYARD CELLAR DOOR BAR/RESTAURANT
Proposed Residential Development The extensive restoration and re- opening of the Royal George Hotel will be funded through the development of residential accommodation at the open area to the north of the Hotel. Saracen Properties and Spaceagency are committed to an elegant residential building of high quality and contemporary design that complements and brings focus to the Royal George Hotel. The building will provide visual interest and interaction with Duke Street, whilst maximising the open space available at the rear of the property. This design approach is consistent with other award-winning developments, where contemporary buildings sit alongside older buildings to reinforce the heritage value through a juxtaposition of the old and the new in design harmony. This site is well-suited for higher density mixed-used development, in that it is conveniently located close to Stirling Highway, only one side interfaces with other residences and it will contribute positively to the George Street business hub.
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
Proposed In addition, Saracen Properties is proposing
to revitalise the public realm surrounding the
Public Realm Royal George.
Reinvigoration The proposal involves the redesign and
upgrade of the Stirling Highway underpass
on the George Street side. This will involve
redesigning the access to the underpass
and landscaping to provide a welcoming
community space and an attractive end to
George Street, reconnecting two parts of
East Fremantle previously divided by Stirling
Highway and the current underpass. The
proposed upgrade is subject to approval by
Main Roads WA.
GROWING
POPULATION AND
THE PROVISION OF
HOUSING
The Town of East Fremantle, like all local POTENTIAL BENEFITS
governments, will need to accommodate
A diverse mix of land uses is required if a
additional dwellings to meet State Government
town centre is to sustain vibrancy, provide the
population targets by 2,800 residents in East
public with a range of services and continue
Fremantle by 2036 (36% increase).
to attract visitors. The proposed revitalisation
The proposed development provides an of the Royal George Hotel and residential
opportunity to do this in a key strategic development will enhance the activation of this
location, reducing the need for increased important local hub and provide more diverse
density in suburban areas. This can result in housing options in the Town of East Fremantle.
the loss of suburban backyards, reduced tree
Potential benefits of the proposed restoration
canopy and less sustainable development.
the hotel and development of the adjoining
site will include:
• Restoration and rejuvenation of the Hotel
to its former glory
“The draft sub-regional strategy
• Allowing public and visitor access to one
identifies a housing target for
of the most important heritage buildings in
East Fremantle of an additional
East Fremantle
900 dwellings by 2031. Additional
dwellings will be required • Maximising heritage values
within the Town to assist in • Provision of small, boutique function
accommodating anticipated spaces that provide social options for the
population growth within the Perth general public
metropolitan area… The additional • Contributing to the liveliness of George
implications for the Town arising Street with an increased local population,
from this framework includes the which will provide greater patronage of
need to focus these dwellings in local businesses, more on-street activity
and around high frequency public and passive surveillance of public spaces
transport routes, such as Marmion
Street and Canning Highway.”
(Town of East Fremantle Local
Planning Strategy 2016)
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
PROJECT TEAM extensive experience in the rejuvenation
of heritage properties as well as
designing new developments.
Who is Saracen Properties?
Project designs undertaken by
Saracen Properties is a family owned
Spaceagency include: The Sail and
property development business that
Anchor Hotel (Fremantle), The Queens
was formed in 1993. Since its inception
Hotel in Mount Lawley, Long Chim and
the company has owned and developed Petition at the State Buildings (Perth),
a large number of retail, hospitality, Alex Hotel (Northbridge), Bread in
residential, industrial and commercial Common (Fremantle), Strange Company
office projects, predominately in (Fremantle), the White Gum Valley
Western Australia. Over the past Baugruppen project and many others,
23 years, Saracen Properties has many of which demanded significant
successfully initiated and completed heritage expertise.
projects valued in excess of $1.5 billion,
including a number of key heritage Who are the town planners?
restoration projects.
One of Australia’s leading town planning
firms, Urbis, has been engaged to
Who is the architect?
undertake all the urban planning
Spaceagency Architects, headed by requirements of this project. Urbis has
renowned Western Australian architect extensive experience in undertaking
Michael Patroni, will design both the projects of this nature, including the
refurbishment of the Royal George Shenton Park Hospital Redevelopment
Hotel and the neighbouring residential (Montario Quarter) and WGV at White
development. Spaceagency has Gum Valley.
HOTEL RESTORATION
What types of uses will be Will the public be able to access
provided within the refurbished the refurbished Hotel?
Hotel?
Yes. Saracen Properties intends to ensure
The main aim is to restore and rejuvenate that the Royal George Hotel, as one of the
the Hotel to ensure ongoing access and most important buildings in East Fremantle,
engagement by the public as well as patrons. re-opens as a publicly accessible building with
The following types of uses are proposed: a range of attractions that will foster positive
• Licensed bars including a boutique engagement with the community. With
distillery/wine bar the significant level of financial investment
required to restore the hotel, Saracen
• Restaurant/cafe
Properties want to ensure the public has
• Boutique function rooms
maximum opportunity to experience this
Note: there may be some rooms used for restored icon.
boutique hotel/short stay accommodation if
there is considered to be sufficient demand. How will the heritage value of
the Hotel be protected?
Who will operate the Hotel?
Prior to purchasing the Hotel, Saracen
Saracen Properties is currently engaging with Properties and the Heritage Council of
potential operators. These discussions are Western Australia (HCWA) entered into a
being held with respected local businesses, Heritage Management Agreement which
with the aim of ensuring all investments and governs, among other things, the restoration
jobs benefit the local and broader Western of the Hotel, its ongoing maintenance and
Australian community. timeframes for the work to be complete.
The HCWA is a key stakeholder in this project
and has indicated in initial discussions and
presentations that they are supportive of the
proposed restoration of the Hotel and for an
adjoining residential development to occur.
Further consultation with the HCWA will be
initiated once feedback from the community is
included within the project design process.
Furthermore, HCWA must give approval to
the project prior to restoration commencing,
including details such as colours, lighting
materials, signage and uses.ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
Will key features such as the Other key heritage restoration works will include:
cupola and balconies be retained? • Removal of non-original features
• Expose and refurbish original features
Yes, all key heritage features will be retained
previously covered up
and restored.
• Reinstate original windows
The Royal George Hotel has a unique design • Replace galvanised roof and guttering
with many exemplary features of the gold • Rebuild rear timber verandah
rush era. These are important elements • Remove paint on brickwork and tuck and
that give this pre-WW1 building character point brickwork
• Repaint stone masonry
SOUTH
andELEVATION
contribute to the sense of place that
community members feel towards the George • Refurbish zinc shingles on cupola
SOUTH ELEVATION
Street precinct. • Repoint chimney brickwork
• Refurbish cast iron balcony balustrading
• Refurbish timber detailing to verandah
• Rebuild column bases
REFURBISH ZINC
SHINGLES
REFURBISH ZINC
SHINGLES
REPOINT CHIMNEY
BRICKWORK
REPOINT CHIMNEY
BRICKWORK
REFURBISH
CAST IRON
STREET
BALLUSTRADE
REFURBISH
REFURBISH
CAST IRON
STREET
TIMBER DETAIL TO
BALLUSTRADE
DUKEDUKE
VERANDAH
REFURBISH
DUKE STREET TIMBER DETAIL TO
VERANDAH
GEORGE S
GEORGE STREET REBUILD ORIGINAL
DUKE STREET
TREET COLUMN BASES
SOUTH ELEVATION - ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL
SCALE 1:100 GEORGE S
GEORGE STREET
0m 1m 5m
REBUILD ORIGINAL
TREET COLUMN BASES
SOUTH ELEVATION - ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL
SCALE 1:100 0m 1m 5m
How will the restoration of
the Hotel be funded?
Heritage restoration projects the scale of remains the same for Saracen Properties
the Royal George Hotel are very expensive hence sales from the neighbouring residential
- the project has proven to be financially development is needed to fund the restoration
uneconomic for previous owners. The situation costs of the Hotel.PRIVATE DINING
FUNCTION
RESTAURANT/
BAR
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LOWER BASEMENT PLAN UPPER BASEMENT PLAN
Will there be any changes to the How will surrounding access and
internal layout of the Hotel? amenity be enhanced?
The majority of rooms will remain in their The Hotel has been vacant for many years, so
current layout, completely refurbished and the restoration and re-opening will significantly
with heritage architectural detailing restored improve the amenity of the area.
and exposed. Furthermore, the basement will
Access and public spaces surrounding the site
be refurbished and opened for public access
will be enhanced through the proposed upgrade
for the first time in the building’s history.
and re-design of the underpass from the George
It is proposed that boutique spaces will be Street – Duke Street intersection to Silas
made available to the public for appropriate Street, under Stirling Highway. This will provide
social functions. a safer, more comfortable and more attractive
link between the two sides of Stirling Highway,
enhancing the connection between George
Street and the Canning Highway town centre.ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
PROPOSED APARTMENTS considered an appropriate design response to
the Hotel’s heritage values hence the proposal
The concept design proposes a podium
for a lower podium and slender tower.
development at the lower levels with a slender
apartment tower above. The scale of the tower The benefits of developing a taller, more
seeks to respect the design of the Hotel and slender tower include:
provides a backdrop rather than competing • Better separation between the unique
with the lower height of Hotel. This design heritage of the Royal George Hotel and the
approach to developments next to heritage new development
buildings has been successfully applied in other • Less bulk imposed on neighbouring Duke
locations in the metropolitan area (Como - Street properties
The Treasury at the State Buildings, City of
• Less impact from overshadowing as
Perth Library and Church House – Cathedral
the longer but narrower shadow is cast
Heritage Precinct, Perth).
primarily over Stirling Highway
• Accommodating all parking on-site
How many apartments are
proposed for the site and
Was a design study of a shorter,
what types of dwelling will be
wider building undertaken?
provided?
A study was done to determine if a shorter and
The exact number of apartments hasn’t
wider building would provide the best design
been determined at this stage, however
outcome. Ultimately it was not considered
approximately 40 apartments are required in
the best design, due to:
order to make the revitalisation of the Royal
George Hotel viable. A mix of one, two and • Having a uniform footprint across multiple
three bedrooms are proposed, with variations levels, creating a bulkier appearance
in floor designs to cater for single person • Casting a greater shadow surrounding
households to families. All the apartments and the development
common areas will be of the highest quality • Having a greater visual impact and lack of
design and amenity. separation with the Hotel
• Not being able to accommodate all
Why is a tall slender building carparking on-site
proposed rather than a shorter,
wider development?
In order to fund the refurbishment of the Royal
George Hotel, approximately 40 apartments
will be required.
The same number of apartments could be
developed in a building approximately nine
storeys, resulting in more bulk and massing
immediately adjacent to the Hotel. This is not Shorter, wider buildingWill it cost less to develop the How might the development
tall slender building? benefit the residents?
No. Developing the same number of The reopening of the Hotel will provide
apartments in a tall slender building is more residents additional quality local hospitality
expensive than in a shorter, wider building. options, while restoring the much-loved
Australian building regulations require higher building. In addition, the improvements to the
construction standards for tall buildings leading public realm will offer natural meeting places
to significantly increased building costs. for the community.
Why propose a taller slender How will traffic and parking be
design, when it costs more? managed at the new building and
The primary focus of this project is to deliver
will the road access change?
the highest quality design outcome to create It is proposed that car parking will be
an attractive and iconic building that will stand contained on site - this includes the use of an
the test of time. The project team believe internal car stacker for residents.
that a taller slender tower represents the
best design outcome when viewed in context Vehicle access to the development will be
with the adjacent heritage building and the from Duke Street at approximately the same
wider neigbourhood. The taller slender location as the existing driveway.
building will also enable all car parking to be
accommodated on-site, this is not possible Will any trees be removed?
with a shorter, bulkier building. Therefore Existing trees on the site will need to be
Saracen have determined it is worth investing removed. Saracen Properties understands the
more funds to develop a taller, slender building. importance of trees and other vegetation to
create an environment that supports health and
How might the development wellbeing. Investigations are being made into
benefit local businesses? the potential relocation of some of the trees.
It is envisaged that the development will The open spaces within the development will
increase the local population and draw in be landscaped to a high specification using
patrons from outside the immediate area, vegetation that is appropriate to the setting.
thereby increasing the patronage of local Furthermore, improvements to the underpass
businesses and enhancing the local economy. adjacent to the hotel will include natural
landscaping features.ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL REVITALISATION
STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY Saracen Properties also understands
ENGAGEMENT that engagement with the community
is crucial to the ultimate success of the
What stakeholders has project and has appointed community
Saracen engaged with so far? engagement consultants Creating
Communities to receive feedback
The Saracen Properties project team
from the community on the proposed
have already had discussions with
revitalisation of the site.
the following stakeholders about the
proposed revitalisation of the site: Key consultation activities include
meetings with neighbours, a forum
• Town of East Fremantle staff and
with businesses and Community Open
elected members (including briefings;
Days held on Friday 13 April (2pm-7pm)
meetings; and site visit)
and Saturday 14 April (10am-2pm) at
• Town of East Fremantle’s Community
the Royal George Hotel. These Open
Design Advisory Committee
Days provide the community with an
• Hon Simone McGurk, MLA, Member opportunity to drop in at a time that
for Fremantle suits, view the concept design, talk
• State Departments and Agencies: one-on-one with the project team and
Department of Planning, Lands and provide feedback. Creating Communities
Heritage staff will produce a community
• Previous owners and managers, the consultation report to Saracen that
National Trust will describe in detail all the feedback
• The Heritage Council provided by stakeholders and the
community.
Feedback received from all parties has
been considered as part of the concept What will Saracen Properties
design process. do with the feedback from
the community?
How is Saracen Properties
Saracen, with their planning and
engaging with the
architectural team, will review the
community?
feedback from the community as part of
Saracen Properties recognises that the the design process. The feedback will be
Hotel site holds a very special place in considered alongside a range of factors
the community’s consciousness and is including local regulations, site constraints,
focused on the property’s reinvigoration HCWA comments and financial
so that it once again becomes a true considerations.
community asset.NEXT STEPS
Pending the approvals process, it If the Development Application is
is anticipated that restoration and approved the next steps will include:
construction works will commence in
Commence Hotel restoration
2019 and will be complete by 2021.
Site works
The initial process will include the
following steps: Commence construction of the
• Engagement with local residents, apartments
businesses, stakeholders and
Fit out of the apartments
community.
• Finalisation of detailed designs. Commissioning of equipment in the Hotel
Once satisfied with the quality of the Training of venue staff
designs, Saracen will seek to lodge
a development application with the Opening of the Royal George
Town of East Fremantle.
Apartment sales and settlement
• Submission of a Development
Application to the Town of East New residents start moving in
Fremantle. Due to the nature of the
proposal, the State’s Development
Assessment Panel for the area will
be the decision-making authority on
the development application. At this It is estimated that the
stage it is anticipated a decision will Hotel and apartments will
be forthcoming in mid to late 2018. be completed by 2021.You can also read
