The Curtin Central Bus interchange project is a key component of the overall Greater Curtin Masterplan and formed part of the phase 1 delivery of the masterplan known as the Stage 1 Greater Curtin Innovation Precinct. The interchange is intended to provide a principal public transport hub within Greater Curtin, collocated adjacent a future a light rail service. A key intention of the bus interchange is that it establishes “a northern gateway, framing Main Street and catalysing large and small format retail and office space”.

The Bus Interchange plays a major role in introducing increased public volume into the precinct to support the envisioned 52 week commercial / retail economy of the surrounding services and amenities. The facility aims to encourage an increased uptake of public transport and maximise bus throughput and subsequent pedestrian traffic. It is projected that the interchange will accommodate approximately 130 bus services in the peak hour and in excess of 20,000 daily visitors when at full capacity.

This innovative project involves integrating the bus interchange into the urban fabric of the Greater Curtin North neighbourhood, one of Greater Curtin’s 3 distinct neighbourhoods. The new bus interchange establishes a northern gateway, framing Main Street and catalysing large and small format retail and office space. It also supports new adjacent significant student residential facilities. The interchange will be fundamental to supporting activity within the area which will be a key commercial hub within Greater Curtin and a place where the community come to get day-to-day needs as well as meet and play into the evening