What We Thought Would Kill Us

Progress Tracker: Ongoing

2011
2022

This series of reports investigates controversial and divisive projects in Perth’s recent history to determine whether they had a positive or negative impact in the long-term.

Seven case studies have been completed on; the development of Perth’s Bell Tower, the Perth to Mandurah Railway, Hillarys Boat Harbour, Perth Arena, the Raffles Waterfront Development, the Graham Farmer Freeway and Northbridge Tunnel and the Old Swan Brewery.

Reports to date:

  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - Learnings and Recommendations, April 2019
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - Old Swan Brewery, April 2017
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - The Graham Farmer Freeway and Northbridge Tunnel, February 2016
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - The Raffles Waterfront Development, June 2015
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - Perth Arena, October 2014
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - The Bell Tower, October 2011
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - The Evolution of Perth's Passenger Rail, June 2011
  • What We Thought Would Kill Us - Hillarys Boat Harbour, March 2011

Acknowledgement of Country

The Committee For Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.