The Western Australian Government has released details of the Master plan for the new Perth stadium and surrounding sport and recreation precinct.

 

Premier Colin Barnett released a briefing on the key elements of the master plan that will deliver the integrated Burswood precinct, including a new pedestrian bridge to deliver fans from East Perth to the new stadium.

 

“The Burswood Peninsula location is a unique site that allows for the construction of the best stadium in Australia, along with an expansive sports and entertainment precinct for all West Australians,” Mr Barnett said.


In developing the master plan for the Burswood sports precinct, the following key principles were reflected:

  • integrating land use and transport planning
  • design flexibility, allowing for future major events at the new stadium
  • stadium designed as a multi-purpose venue
  • further developing Perth as a ‘river city’.

 

Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said in order to design a stadium which catered for the fans first, the master planning process had included input from a wide range of stakeholders, including the sporting bodies that would use the stadium.


“With careful planning, the State Government is ensuring the delivery of a world-class stadium in a sports precinct, which will provide sport and recreational opportunities for the whole year, not just on major event days at the venue,” he said.


The master plan includes a strategy to maximise public transport at major events, with a target of more than 80 per cent of fans using public transport.