Stirling Terrace Albany: Honouring History with Modern Paving Solutions

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As Western Australia’s oldest street, Stirling Terrace in Albany holds deep historical significance, particularly as the departure point for ANZAC troops bound for Gallipoli in 1914. In preparation for the ANZAC Centenary, the City of Albany undertook a major revitalisation of the precinct to honour its legacy while improving the public realm for future generations.

Infrastructure architects AECOM led the transformation, working closely with Brikmakers (now Midland Brick) to deliver a streetscape that is both contemporary and respectful of Albany’s architectural heritage. A key part of the project’s success was selecting paving materials that offered a strong balance of aesthetics, durability and functionality.

To meet these goals, AECOM specified three contrasting grey tones from the Brikmakers Stonewash exposed-aggregate paving range, choosing the largest trafficable units available to withstand heavy pedestrian and vehicle use. The pavers were laid in a herringbone pattern, chosen for its structural strength and visual interest.

This layout helped to unify traditional pedestrian and vehicle areas into one open, versatile space. It also supported flexible uses such as alfresco dining, public events, car parking and unobstructed views to the harbour. The exposed aggregate finish with random tonal variation gave the surface a visually textured appearance while offering strong resistance to staining wear and tear.

Completed in time for the ANZAC Centenary celebrations, the upgraded Stirling Terrace became an activated civic space and a lasting tribute to local history. The success of the project has since set a high standard for future public realm upgrades in the region.

Project Snapshot

  • Project: Stirling Terrace Streetscape Upgrade
  • Location: Albany, WA
  • Client: City of Albany
  • Architect: AECOM
  • Paving Products: Brikmakers Stonewash exposed-aggregate pavers
  • Colours: Three contrasting grey tones
  • Pattern: Herringbone layout

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