- Topping Out milestone reached for WACA Ground Improvement Project, signalling structural completion
- Further $15 million committed by WA Labor Government in 2025-26 State Budget to the project
- Reflects WA Labor's Government's commitment to revitalising the East Perth precinct and making inner-city living more attractive while also supporting high-performance and grassroots sport
The Western Australian Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the WACA Ground Improvement Project with an additional $15 million allocated in this year's State Budget.
The additional investment comes as the project reaches the Topping Out milestone, which marks completion of the highest structural point of a construction project, or structural completion.
The project, jointly funded between the State, Federal Government and City of Perth in partnership with WA Cricket and Cricket Australia, will deliver:
- boutique multi-use sport and entertainment venue with 10,000 capacity;
- state-of-the-art high-performance and community sport facilities, including a 10-lane indoor centre;
- community aquatic facility, including a six-lane outdoor 50-metre pool, indoor learn to swim pool and waterslides;
- public caf, with indoor and outdoor seating;
- community health, fitness and wellbeing facility overlooking the WACA Ground;
- revitalised museum that honours the rich history and heritage of the WACA Ground and inspires the next generation; and
- all-abilities playground and other inclusive facilities.
The redevelopment is on track for completion later this year.
For more information on the WACA Ground Improvement Project, visit www.wacaground.com.au
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Our government's record investment in sporting infrastructure is helping to support iconic projects like the WACA Ground Improvement Project, to service a growing inner-city community and support cricket across all levels.
"We have a long and proud cricket history in this State, and this huge redevelopment of the famous WACA Ground will support our cricketers for many years to come.
"Importantly, the redevelopment will also provide world-class community facilities and amenity for the growing number of people and families who are moving into the East Perth area."
As stated by Planning and Lands Minister John Carey:
"As the population of our inner city increases, projects like the WACA Ground improvement are crucial to ensuring the community has access to facilities that meet demand.
"It's great to see progress on this landmark development, which along with the neighbouring new primary school, will be transformative for the east end of our city.
"Our government is backing a number of projects in the inner city, including the new East Perth Primary School and ECU City Campus that will make Perth more vibrant and liveable."
