- First images of Perth Park released highlighting new multipurpose
precinct
- Business case finds
$61 million will be injected back into the economy every year
- Precinct will
include new multi-use building and track, outdoor amphitheatre, new
community facilities, and an urban forest, more than doubling tree canopy
- Potential new
hospitality venue included in design, pending market feedback
- Second consultation
period opens for two weeks to assist in finalising design
- Update follows green
light from Environmental Protection Authority
- Part of the State
Government's commitment to diversifying the WA economy so it remains the
strongest in the nation
The Cook Government has today unveiled the first designs of Perth Park,
Western Australia's premier entertainment and sporting precinct, which will
deliver ongoing economic returns for Western Australia.
The designs, which have incorporated community and stakeholder feedback,
showcase a major new multipurpose precinct and parkland that will transform the
area into a hub for live music, sport, entertainment, and community use.
Leading economics firm ACIL Allen independently prepared the business
case which found the project would deliver $61 million in economic activity
every year - delivering long-term economic and community value, with an
undiscounted benefit-cost ratio of 1.84.
Based on the extensive consultation, the designs include a new
multipurpose building, Perth's first dedicated outdoor amphitheatre for up to
12,000 people and a new track that will support a range of uses, including
cycling and an annual motorsport street circuit event.
The multi-use building will offer a range of event, function, and
meeting spaces, with views overlooking the city, parklands, and multi-use
track.
The design also includes two indoor courts with disability sport
facilities for basketball, badminton, rugby, and tennis.
A potential new hospitality venue is also being proposed, with an
expression of interest process to go live this week seeking private sector
investment and operator proposals.
As previously indicated, landscaping will be a key a focus of Perth Park.
The designs include up to 150,000 new plants, with tree canopy to be more than
doubled across the precinct. A new urban forest will also be included in the
south-east of the park.
The extensive greening initiative will transform the site into a
vibrant, ecologically rich environment that provides shade, visual amenity, and
exciting new space for large-scale festivals for the community and families to
enjoy throughout the year.
With a project budget of $217.5 million, the independent business case
found Perth Park would deliver a positive economic return for the State, with
benefits realised through additional tourism visitation and expenditure,
increased business activity to support the delivery of major events hosted at
the Park, and value generated to the WA community from the expansion of the
State's events calendar.
The ACIL Allen business case has been referred to Infrastructure Western
Australia for assessment, prior to works commencing early next year, ahead of
the park opening in 2027.
The Cook Government will create Perth Park as Perth's premier sporting
and entertainment precinct, including Optus Stadium, the State Tennis Centre,
and Burswood Water Sports Centre.
Perth Park is a key election commitment to create a true multipurpose
entertainment and sporting precinct, delivering benefits for both the local
community and everyday park users as well as boosting the State's capacity to
host a range of events.
The alliance of Seymour Whyte, Civmec, and Aurecon has worked closely
with the Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery to progress the project's
planning and detailed design.
This strong WA-based design and construction team has integrated ideas
and feedback from the community consultation and stakeholder engagement
process.
Consultation on the designs is now underway. Get the facts, provide
feedback, or get questions answered at www.perthpark.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed
to Premier Roger Cook:
"Perth Park will be Western Australia's premier entertainment and
sporting precinct.
"Sitting alongside the Belmont Park Racecourse and Crown Perth, Perth
Park will bring Optus Stadium and the State Tennis Centre together with
exciting new facilities to create something truly iconic for our State long
into the future.
"Not only will the project continue the reinvigoration of the Burswood
Peninsula, but it will also help diversify our economy, creating new local jobs
in tourism, sport, and the arts."
Comments attributed
to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Perth Park will be a
world-class hub for community, entertainment, culture, arts, and sport, with
the community consultation key to the development of the design.
"It will be an
incredible precinct for Western Australian families, the perfect place to bring
the bikes or rollerblades down with the kids and enjoy the new parklands.
"The project will
deliver significant economic returns for Western Australia, as highlighted in
the business case independently prepared by ACIL Allen."
Comments attributed to
Parliamentary Secretary Daniel Pastorelli:
"Perth Park will become an
activated parkland precinct, supporting a range of sports, cultural, and
entertainment experiences and inspiring year-round activity that delivers
economically and socially long into the future.
"I encourage everyone to take
the time to review the designs we've released today and provide their feedback
as we progress towards construction of this iconic precinct."
