THE radical reshaping of Western Australia's local governments has begun, with the state government announcing Perth's main iconic landmarks will be brought under the City of Perth's authority.
After years of wrangling, the process to reduce WA's 40 local councils will be finalised on Tuesday.
As an appetiser, Premier Colin Barnett ascended to the 53rd floor of a Perth office block to announce the expansion of the City of Perth authority, and a significant increase in revenue for the council.
The City of Perth will expand from 782 hectares to 1893 hectares, with Kings Park, the new Perth Stadium at Burswood, the University of Western Australia, the QEII hospital, the Leederville cafe strip and Burswood Casino all now included in the boundaries.
The Burswood peninsula, including the Packer-owned Crown Casino, is estimated to generate up to $16 million a year in revenue.
Mr Barnett said it was pivotal step in the history of WA's capital.
"These changes will give it the status it should hold as Australia's west coast capital and an increasingly important city in the Asia region," Mr Barnett said.
"What we have is a one in 100-year opportunity to really enhance the city of Perth. They bring the iconic features that are Perth's great selling points under one umbrella."
The full plans will outline the Government's amalgamation blueprint in a briefing to mayors, shire presidents and CEOs from Perth's 30 local councils on Tuesday.
It is understood South Perth and Victoria Park will merge, and a super council will be formed in some of Australia's most affluent suburbs of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Nedlands, Cambridge, Claremont, Subiaco and Mosman Park.
The City of Vincent and the City of Stirling could also come together, against the wishes of both.
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