Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct

The Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct will create a vibrant, multi-purpose destination that enhances the Park’s existing activities, delivers new amenities for visitors and nearby residents, and strengthens connections between Optus Stadium, Crown Perth and Perth city.  

To be designed for everyday users, while elevating Western Australia’s standing as a premier place for sport and entertainment, it will feature new infrastructure, improved audience experiences, and support both community participation and major events by delivering: 

• A new outdoor auditorium with 15,000-20,000 capacity, complementing Burswood Park, Optus Stadium and Crown Perth.  
• A multi-use track, including for use by FIA-approved Supercars, cycling criterium, and community sport.
• A multi-purpose building, including event and function facilities and meeting spaces.
• Better transport and connectivity with Optus Stadium, particularly for people with disability.

An important design consideration is responding to Burswood Park’s 20-year Masterplan vision, relevant state planning policies, and upholding the Park’s garden amenity. 

The Cook Labor Government is committed to creating a new entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, adjacent to Optus Stadium, and has allocated $217.5 million to the project. 

A key election commitment, it will be a multi-purpose destination for diverse users and visitors, deliver improved connectivity and access, and diversify the economy by attracting and hosting major events. 

Community and stakeholder engagement is now underway and  a preliminary concept direction will be available for further input in June 2025.

On-ground investigations, including soil and ground water testing, have begun– these are common activities for all major projects, and will also inform the precinct design and delivery approach. 

Why did you choose the Burswood Park as the preferred location?

The Burswood Park precinct has existing entertainment infrastructure, a scenic backdrop featuring Optus Stadium and the city skyline. It has accessible transport and accommodation options, and the vision for the precinct aligns with the Burswood Park Masterplan and the intended planned/approved use of the land under the Metropolitan Regional Scheme (MRS). 

What is the anticipated project budget?

The State Government has assigned $217 million to this project.

Will the community be engaged?

The community will be invited to provide input into elements of the design to ensure the multi-use precinct achieves the design objectives. There will be opportunities for community feedback, available online or through in-person drop-in sessions. 

How will the project address environmental and noise impacts?

The project needs to have approval from the Environmental Protection Authority.
The project team will determine any changes which may occur in the local environment and address impacts through best-practice strategies to avoid, minimise, manage, or offset these. When used for a major event, the venue will have to comply with the Major Events Act 2023. This Act provides noise and other regulations for events held in the precinct.