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In 2005 the [[West Australian Football Commission]] 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. |
In 2005 the [[West Australian Football Commission]] 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. |
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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, Western Australia|East Perth]], which would be suitable for Australian rules football, cricket and also rectangular-field sports such as rugby |
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, Western Australia|East Perth]], which would be suitable for Australian rules football, cricket and also rectangular-field sports such as rugby. |
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Expected construction costs of $850 million were based on a December 2008 start, with a four-year completion period. The taskforce recommended against the further development of Subiaco Oval, which would be demolished. It also recommended against building the new stadium at a third site at Burswood, stating that "The development costs at the Burswood site would be significantly higher due to local site conditions and the need for significant upgrades to transport infrastructure."<ref name=Pricetag>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-16/burswood-announced-as-new-stadium/3735154 No price tag on Burswood sports stadium] ''[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'' 16 December 2011, retrieved 2 February 2011.</ref> |
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===Plans for a new stadium at Subiaco=== |
===Plans for a new stadium at Subiaco=== |
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Following the election of a new State [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal party]] Government under [[Colin Barnett]], the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.<ref name=Scrapped>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/02/2480377.htm Sports stadium and museum plans scrapped] ''[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'' 2 February 2009</ref> As a result of Australia's failed bid for the [[2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bids|2018/2022 World Cup]], $250 million in potential federal funding was also withdrawn in December 2010.<ref>[http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/feds-should-fund-perth-stadium-barnett-20101203-18jil.html Feds should fund Perth stadium: Barnett], ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 8 December 2010, retrieved 2 February 2011.</ref> |
Following the election of a new State [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal party]] Government under [[Colin Barnett]], the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.<ref name=Scrapped>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/02/2480377.htm Sports stadium and museum plans scrapped] ''[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'' 2 February 2009</ref> As a result of Australia's failed bid for the [[2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bids|2018/2022 World Cup]], $250 million in potential federal funding was also withdrawn in December 2010.<ref>[http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/feds-should-fund-perth-stadium-barnett-20101203-18jil.html Feds should fund Perth stadium: Barnett], ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 8 December 2010, retrieved 2 February 2011.</ref> |
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In June 2011 the State Government announced that the new stadium would be built on the northern section of the Burswood Park golf course. The site had been chosen after extensive soil and geo-technical testing. As with the earlier plans for the new stadium at Kitchener Park, the stadium is intended to seat 60,000 spectators, with the capacity for this to be extended to 70,000 in the future.<ref name=Pricetag>[http://www. |
In June 2011 the State Government announced that the new stadium would be built on the northern section of the Burswood Park golf course. The site had been chosen after extensive soil and geo-technical testing. As with the earlier plans for the new stadium at Kitchener Park, the stadium is intended to seat 60,000 spectators, with the capacity for this to be extended to 70,000 in the future.<ref name=Pricetag/><ref name=Barnett>[http://www.perthstadium.com.au/index.php?id=113 Premier announces architect and location for major stadium] Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of Western Australia, 2011, retrieved 2 February 2011.</ref><ref name="west-announcement"/> |
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<ref name=Barnett>[http://www.perthstadium.com.au/index.php?id=113 Premier announces architect and location for major stadium] Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of Western Australia, 2011, retrieved 2 February 2011.</ref><ref name="west-announcement"/> |
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The Government stated that planning for the new stadium at Burswood is due to completed by mid-2012, with construction commencing in 2014 and scheduled for completion in 2018. It appointed the firm Populous as the project's architectural consultants.<ref name=Pricetag/><ref name=Barnett/><ref name="west-announcement"/> |
The Government stated that planning for the new stadium at Burswood is due to completed by mid-2012, with construction commencing in 2014 and scheduled for completion in 2018. It appointed the firm Populous as the project's architectural consultants.<ref name=Pricetag/><ref name=Barnett/><ref name="west-announcement"/> |
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Perth Stadium is a planned
Background
Early proposals
In 2005 the West Australian Football Commission 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.
The
Expected construction costs of $850 million were based on a December 2008 start, with a four-year completion period. The taskforce recommended against the further development of Subiaco Oval, which would be demolished. It also recommended against building the new stadium at a third site at Burswood, stating that "The development costs at the Burswood site would be significantly higher due to local site conditions and the need for significant upgrades to transport infrastructure."[2]
Plans for a new stadium at Subiaco
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,[3] 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.[4] This site was chosen ahead of the other suggested site at the old East Perth Power Station, which was set aside to house a new $500 million museum.[5]
The new stadium at Subiaco 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 and 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.[4][6]
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.[7] 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. With an overall planned capacity of 60,000, Perth Stadium would have been Western Australia's largest sports venue, and it was designed to be built in such a way that the capacity could be increased to 70,000 if needed in the future.[6]
The stadium was expected to be primarily used for
Proposed site moved to Burswood
Following the election of a new State Liberal party Government under Colin Barnett, the new stadium's plans were scrapped in early February 2009.[8] As a result of Australia's failed bid for the 2018/2022 World Cup, $250 million in potential federal funding was also withdrawn in December 2010.[9]
In June 2011 the State Government announced that the new stadium would be built on the northern section of the Burswood Park golf course. The site had been chosen after extensive soil and geo-technical testing. As with the earlier plans for the new stadium at Kitchener Park, the stadium is intended to seat 60,000 spectators, with the capacity for this to be extended to 70,000 in the future.[2][10][1]
The Government stated that planning for the new stadium at Burswood is due to completed by mid-2012, with construction commencing in 2014 and scheduled for completion in 2018. It appointed the firm Populous as the project's architectural consultants.[2][10][1]
Cost
The earlier design for Perth Stadium at Subiaco 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.[4] 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.[6] The project was going to be funded by the Government of Western Australia.[6][5]
Following the Barnett Government's announcement to move the site of the proposed stadium to Burswood, it was announced that the stadium would cost around $700 million, with an extra $300 million allocated to public transport works.[2][1] However, in December 2011 Premier Barnett stated that it was too early to say what the final cost would be, explaining that "No one can put a price on it until it's designed, until it goes out to tender".[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Harvey, Ben (29 June 2011). "Barnett confirms stadium for Burswood". The West Australian. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e No price tag on Burswood sports stadium Australian Broadcasting Corporation 16 December 2011, retrieved 2 February 2011.
- ^ New stadium the right option, Kobelke says AAP in The West Australian 4 July 2007
- ^ a b c Perth to get new $1.1 billion stadium The Age 8 February 2008
- ^ a b Government of Western Australia, Media Release: 'New major sports stadium for Western Australia', 8 February 2008
- ^ a b c d e Andrea Mayes, $1.1b sport stadium for Kitchener Park, Subiaco, PerthNow, 8 February 2008
- ^ Big State Needed Big Decision For A Big Stadium, Local Media Services Company, 10 February 2008
- ^ Sports stadium and museum plans scrapped Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2 February 2009
- Sydney Morning Herald, 8 December 2010, retrieved 2 February 2011.
- ^ a b Premier announces architect and location for major stadium Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of Western Australia, 2011, retrieved 2 February 2011.