Construction is due to commence late this year on Perth's new multi-million dollar 14,000 seat indoor sports and entertainment stadium.
Construction is due to commence late this year on Perth's new multi-million dollar 14,000 seat indoor sports and entertainment stadium.
The stadium will be built on the Northbridge link site next door to the Entertainment Centre.
Housing and Works Minister Michelle Roberts confirmed the location of the Wellington Street stadium today, saying that it enjoyed the overwhelming support of council, planners, the community and the entertainment, tourism and sporting sectors.
"The Northbridge link always stood out as the preferred location for this stadium,"
Mrs Roberts said.
"It is in the heart of the city and close to all major transport hubs, particularly the proposed Northbridge rail station."
The Minister also released early concept drawings of the stadium which have been designed by a consortium of leading architects comprising Melbourne-based Ashton Raggatt McDougall, the American firm RTKL and local Perth firm Cameron Chisholm and Nicol.
The Minister said the stadium would seat a minimum of 12,000 people for sporting events and up to 14,000 for concerts and will have a retractable roof.
It will be the new home of the Hopman Cup.
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State Government announces site for new indoor entertainment stadium.
Perth's multi-million dollar new state-of-the-art indoor entertainment and sports stadium will be built on the Northbridge link site next door to the Entertainment Centre.
Housing and Works Minister Michelle Roberts confirmed the location of the
Wellington Street stadium today, saying that it enjoyed the overwhelming support of council, planners, the community and the entertainment, tourism and sporting sectors.
"The Northbridge link always stood out as the preferred location for this stadium,"
Mrs Roberts said.
"It is in the heart of the city and close to all major transport hubs, particularly the proposed Northbridge rail station."
The Minister also released early concept drawings of the stadium which have been designed by a consortium of leading architects comprising Melbourne-based
Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM), the American firm RTKL and local Perth firm Cameron Chisholm and Nicol (CCN).
"Our Government's goal is to create an iconic new facility that will revitalise and rejuvenate Perth's business area and create a link with the Northbridge entertainment precinct," Mrs Roberts said.
"We have a unique opportunity to build a world-class stadium that will put
Western Australia on the map as an attractive venue for both international and national events.
"This concept is a spectacular facility, but the design process is still in its early stages and the final plans could be different.
"What this design captures, and what will be reflected in the final design, is the Government's commitment to delivering an entertainment venue that will be a significant landmark for years to come."
The Minister said the stadium would seat a minimum of 12,000 people for sporting events and up to 14,000 for concerts.
"This new sports stadium will be the new home for the Hopman Cup and will be fitted with a fully retractable roof," she said.
"I want to also thank Burswood who have agreed to allow the Hopman Cup event to be staged at the Dome for another year."
Mrs Roberts said projects of a similar size in the Eastern States had been built for about $160million. She said construction would begin late this year.
"This stadium will deliver widespread economic benefits to the State with the ability to attract world-class performers, international sporting events and generate greater exposure for WA, both nationally and internationally," she said.
Local member John Hyde welcomed the Government's decision to redevelop the Northbridge Link site saying it would be a catalyst for commercial growth and a major drawcard for the city's premier entertainment precinct.
