Search for new Perth Stadium's biggest fans

Western Australian sports fans will have the chance to be directly involved in the development of the new Perth Stadium, with the State Government calling for 30 interested community members to join a sports fans' group.

  • 30 fans selected to represent spectators' views across many sports
  • Sports fans' group to help drive fan-first experience 

Western Australian sports fans will have the chance to be directly involved in the development of the new Perth Stadium, with the State Government calling for 30 interested community members to join a sports fans' group.

Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron opened nominations today at the site of the stadium in Burswood.

"As the Government has said all along, the new Perth Stadium will be a world-class venue built with a 'fan first' philosophy," the Premier said.

"Close consultation with sports fans will be crucial to delivering on that commitment and producing a world-class sporting facility for all West Australians."

Members of the sports fans' group will have the opportunity to provide feedback on proposed design elements of the stadium and the effect of these on the fan experience.

Mr Waldron said this was a unique and exciting opportunity for passionate fans of AFL, cricket, rugby league, rugby union and soccer to represent the views of fans of these sports.

"From day one, planning for the new Perth Stadium has been focused on getting input from a wide range of stakeholders, and I am excited about this opportunity to partner with the prospective fans who will be using the stadium," he said.

The announcement comes as planning continues on the new Perth Stadium, with three companies shortlisted for pre-construction site works.  A successful tenderer is expected to be announced in April.

To apply to join the sports fans' group, members of the public can visit the new Perth Stadium website and submit an entry of up to 50 words outlining how they would contribute to improving the 'fan experience' at the venue.

Entries close January 29, with successful applicants to be announced in February.

          Fact file

  • Liberal-National Government to deliver major world-class stadium to people of WA

  • Due to open for start of 2018 football season; on time and on budget

  • Liberal-National Government committed to providing best facilities for athletes with $33.7m for new WA Institute of Sport; $26m for new State centre for netball; and $95m for first stage of nib Stadium redevelopment

  • More information on sports fans' user group, or to apply to join, visit: http://www.perthstadium.com.au/sportsfan  

Premier's office - 6552 5000

Sport and Recreation Minister's office - 6552 6100