Stadium WA
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Perth Stadium is a planned multi-purpose stadium
in Perth
, Western Australia
to be built in Burswood, Western Australia
. The announcement of the Burswood location in June 2011 followed a series of proposals for the stadium, including locations in Subiaco
and East Perth
.
with the ability to host cricket
, rugby union, rugby league and Football matches. It is planned that it will be the home ground for the West Coast Eagles
and Fremantle Dockers, the two Western Australian teams in the Australian Football League
. It will also be the home ground for Perth's Super Rugby rugby union team the Western Force
, and possibly host rugby union
Test Matches, Football and rock concerts
.
released a $235 million plan (excluding transport infrastructure or land acquisitions) to increase Subiaco Oval to a 60,000 seat venue in a staged project. An alternative plan was tabled for the construction of a new stadium, called "Stadium WA", which would seat 70,000 and have retractable seating to cater for rectangular field codes.
Previously, Perth Stadium was expected to be located in the suburb of Subiaco
, a few kilometres west of Perth's city centre. It was to be built adjacent to Subiaco Oval
on Kitchener Park. With a planned capacity of 60,000, Perth Stadium would have been Western Australia's largest sports venue.
The stadium was scheduled to be built between 2011 and 2016, with the majority of the stadium to be completed in 2014. Subiaco Oval was to be demolished between 2014–2016 to allow the end of construction on Perth Stadium. The staged construction would have allowed for football to be played at the new venue by 2014, when the stadium was two-thirds completed with an initial capacity of 40,000 seats.
The Government of Western Australia
had already commenced development of a Major Stadia review project in late 2003 which led to much interest in the future of major sporting venues in Western Australia. A Major Stadia Taskforce was appointed in early 2005 and it released its final report in May 2007, which recommended the construction of a new 60,000 seat stadium at either Kitchener Park (which adjoins Subiaco Oval) or in East Perth
, which would be suitable for Australian rules football, cricket and also rectangular-field sports such as rugby. Construction costs of $850 million were based on a December 2008 start, with a four-year completion period. It recommended against the further development of Subiaco Oval, which would be demolished.
In July 2007 the Government of Western Australia announced its preference to build a new 60,000-seat stadium rather than re-develop Subiaco Oval, and in early 2008 it confirmed that Subiaco Oval would be demolished for the new Perth super-stadium to be built next door at Kitchener Park. This site was chosen ahead of the other suggested site at the old East Perth Power Station
, which will instead house a new $500 million museum
.
However, following the election of a new State Liberal party
government under Colin Barnett
, the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.
As a result of Australia's failed bid for the 2018/2022 World Cup, $250million in potential federal funding was withdrawn.
Although intended to hold 60,000 people, the stadium was to be designed in such a way that the capacity could be increased to 70,000 if needed in the future.
The project was going to be funded by the Government of Western Australia.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
in Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
to be built in Burswood, Western Australia
Burswood, Western Australia
Burswood is an inner southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located immediately across the Swan River from Perth's central business district via both The Causeway and Graham Farmer Freeway...
. The announcement of the Burswood location in June 2011 followed a series of proposals for the stadium, including locations in Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
Subiaco is an inner western suburb of Perth, Western Australia, situated to the north west of Kings Park. Its Local Government Area is the City of Subiaco.-History:Prior to European settlement the area was home to the Noongar Indigenous people....
and East Perth
East Perth, Western Australia
East Perth is an inner suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located next to the Perth CBD.Primarily an industrial area in the early twentieth century, it was the location of the East Perth gas works, East Perth Power Station , the East Perth railway yard, and East Perth engine sheds.A considerable...
.
Usage
The stadium is expected to be primarily used for Australian rules footballAustralian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
with the ability to host cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
, rugby union, rugby league and Football matches. It is planned that it will be the home ground for the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
and Fremantle Dockers, the two Western Australian teams in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. It will also be the home ground for Perth's Super Rugby rugby union team the Western Force
Western Force
Western Force is a rugby union team based in Perth, Western Australia playing in the international Super Rugby competition. They first competed in the 2006 season and finished with the wooden spoon in that year, however their performances greatly improved in 2007. In 2008 they finished in 8th...
, and possibly host rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
Test Matches, Football and rock concerts
Rock concert
The term rock concert refers to a musical performance in the style of any one of many genres inspired by "rock and roll" music. While a variety of vocal and instrumental styles can constitute a rock concert, this phenomenon is typically characterized by bands playing at least one electric guitar,...
.
Background
In 2005 the West Australian Football CommissionWest Australian Football Commission
The West Australian Football Commission is the governing body of Australian rules football in the state of Western Australia.It was formed in 1989 as an independent body to the West Australian Football League for governance and development of the game in the state.The WAFC operates Subiaco Oval,...
released a $235 million plan (excluding transport infrastructure or land acquisitions) to increase Subiaco Oval to a 60,000 seat venue in a staged project. An alternative plan was tabled for the construction of a new stadium, called "Stadium WA", which would seat 70,000 and have retractable seating to cater for rectangular field codes.
Previously, Perth Stadium was expected to be located in the suburb of Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
Subiaco is an inner western suburb of Perth, Western Australia, situated to the north west of Kings Park. Its Local Government Area is the City of Subiaco.-History:Prior to European settlement the area was home to the Noongar Indigenous people....
, a few kilometres west of Perth's city centre. It was to be built adjacent to Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval
Subiaco Oval , known colloquially as Subi, is the highest capacity sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia...
on Kitchener Park. With a planned capacity of 60,000, Perth Stadium would have been Western Australia's largest sports venue.
The stadium was scheduled to be built between 2011 and 2016, with the majority of the stadium to be completed in 2014. Subiaco Oval was to be demolished between 2014–2016 to allow the end of construction on Perth Stadium. The staged construction would have allowed for football to be played at the new venue by 2014, when the stadium was two-thirds completed with an initial capacity of 40,000 seats.
The Government of Western Australia
Government of Western Australia
The formation of the Government of Western Australia is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1890, although it has been amended many times since then...
had already commenced development of a Major Stadia review project in late 2003 which led to much interest in the future of major sporting venues in Western Australia. A Major Stadia Taskforce was appointed in early 2005 and it released its final report in May 2007, which recommended the construction of a new 60,000 seat stadium at either Kitchener Park (which adjoins Subiaco Oval) or in East Perth
East Perth, Western Australia
East Perth is an inner suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located next to the Perth CBD.Primarily an industrial area in the early twentieth century, it was the location of the East Perth gas works, East Perth Power Station , the East Perth railway yard, and East Perth engine sheds.A considerable...
, which would be suitable for Australian rules football, cricket and also rectangular-field sports such as rugby. Construction costs of $850 million were based on a December 2008 start, with a four-year completion period. It recommended against the further development of Subiaco Oval, which would be demolished.
In July 2007 the Government of Western Australia announced its preference to build a new 60,000-seat stadium rather than re-develop Subiaco Oval, and in early 2008 it confirmed that Subiaco Oval would be demolished for the new Perth super-stadium to be built next door at Kitchener Park. This site was chosen ahead of the other suggested site at the old East Perth Power Station
East Perth Power Station
The East Perth Power Station is a disused power station located in East Perth, Western Australia.The site consists of a complex of industrial buildings occupying more than 8.5 hectares, bounded by East Parade, Summers Street, the Swan River and the Graham Farmer Freeway.-History:The Power Station...
, which will instead house a new $500 million museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
.
However, following the election of a new State Liberal party
Liberal Party of Australia
The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
government under Colin Barnett
Colin Barnett
Colin James Barnett , Australian politician, is the leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party, the 29th and current Premier of Western Australia since the 2008 election and served as the Treasurer of Western Australia in 2010. He was sworn into office by Governor Ken Michael on 23 September 2008...
, the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.
As a result of Australia's failed bid for the 2018/2022 World Cup, $250million in potential federal funding was withdrawn.
Characteristics
Stadium plans suggested its playing surface would have been oval in shape to accommodate Australian rules football and cricket games. The stadium was also expected to have retractable seating which would have reconfigured the venue to make it suitable for rectangular-field sports codes, such as soccer and rugby. These retractable seats were to number 22,000, and were to be situated along the touch lines and behind the posts in the rectangular configuration.Although intended to hold 60,000 people, the stadium was to be designed in such a way that the capacity could be increased to 70,000 if needed in the future.
Cost
Perth Stadium's construction cost was expected to reach $1.1 billion, including $800 million on construction of the stadium itself and $300 million on associated infrastructure, property acquisition, escalation, transport infrastructure and other costs. Construction of the new stadium would have involved moving 27 private residences and moving residents from another 66 state housing properties surrounding Subiaco Oval. These state housing tenants would have been relocated within the Subiaco area.The project was going to be funded by the Government of Western Australia.