Officially opened on March 25 1963, by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To commemorate the opening, her majesty unveiled the plaque at the left of the main steps. The plaque, designed by Perth artist Geoffrey Allen incorporates Swans supporting a crown, in copper, gilt and bronze, and is set on granite from London`s old Waterloo Bridge.
Features seven floors of council offices spacious reception area; lord mayor and lady mayoress` suites, a unique circular council chamber; committee rooms, staff canteen and councillors` dining room. Parking facilities are provided at the rear of council house for people conducting business in the building.
The Council House`s design was chosen in 1959 from more than sixty entries in an Australia-wide architectural competition. The architects, Howlett and Bailey, were also chosen to design the Perth Concert Hall. The building was completed at a cost of $2.9 million.
Category: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations - Landmarks and Buildings
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Contact & Enquiries:
Phone: 08 9483 1111 (International Code +61894831111)
Location:
27 St Georges Terrace
Perth
Western Australia 6000
Australia
Postal Address:
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Council House Facilities
- Car park
Council House Experiences
- Historic/Heritage
