From 1 July 2025, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) replaces the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
Intro
Photo: Fremantle’s historic SEC Substation is set to home two iconic arts organisations. Photo by Ezra Alcantra.
The SEC Substation located at 10 Parry Street in central Fremantle will soon house both groups through a $500,000 investment by the WA Government.
CircusWA and Fremantle Press have deep roots in Fremantle, with long-standing ties to the city's creative community.
As important organisations of WA's creative industry, having a permanent home in a creative hotspot like Fremantle reinforces the State Government's Creative WA vision to grow and sustain thriving culture, arts and creative industries in the State.
Relocation to the SEC Substation will allow both organisations to expand their creative programs, collaborate with local artists, and increase public engagement through workshops, performances, and community events.
This investment reflects the WA Government's ongoing support for local arts infrastructure, ensuring artists and cultural organisations have access to the spaces they need to thrive.
The Fremantle Press is a not-for-profit independent book publisher that has been embedded in the Australian cultural landscape for nearly 50 years, launching the careers of WA's greatest storytellers.
CircusWA is a training and performance organisation operating for over 30 years, offering iconic shows and programs that empower young people, nurture emerging artists, and wow audiences across the state.
This commitment builds on a $30 million WA Government commitment to upgrade the B Shed and include capacity for live performances.