Proposed circuit revealed, latest steps taken in Perth precinct design

The latest steps are being taken in the new Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct, which is set to play host to Supercars from 2027.

The WA Government is launching its community and stakeholder consultation to help inform the design and delivery of the new precinct. Part of the precinct will be the new Perth Street Circuit, which has been slated to host the 2027 Supercars season opener.

A key election commitment of the Cook Labor Government, the precinct is also set to deliver a major hub for community, entertainment, culture, arts and sport at Burswood Park.

To support the delivery of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct, $217.5 million will be allocated in the upcoming WA State Budget, following Labor's victory in March.

The community consultation represents a critical milestone in the delivery of the project, with a mailout being sent to more than 25,000 households throughout surrounding suburbs, encouraging residents to help shape the design of the precinct.

A graphic supplied by the WA Government also shows a track layout placed between the Crown Casino precinct and Optus Stadium, which utilises some existing roads such as Camfield Drive, Roger MacKay Drive and Victoria Park Drive. The balance of the proposed layout is a purpose-built track, like Townsville's Reid Park Street Circuit or the Adelaide Parklands Circuit.

The State Government has also released a Request for Proposal for contractors to lodge their interest in designing and delivering the new precinct.

Concept designs released include a new outdoor amphitheatre for major live music events, and a new a multi-use track and multi-purpose building to support a wide range of sporting and music events.

The multi-use track, headlined by a Supercars event amid a ‘festival of motorsport', is also set to be used for events including cycling, triathlons, running festivals, paralympic racing and community sports.

The project is also planning to address transport constraints to and from Optus Stadium, particularly for people with a disability. According to the State Government, the precinct will remain open to the public throughout the year when not in major event mode.

It comes just days after the Australian Rugby League Commission reached an historic agreement with the WA Government that will see the NRL's 18th franchise based in Perth.

Premier Cook said: “This precinct presents Western Australia with the opportunity to position Perth as one of the major event capitals of the south east Asian region.

“As part of this project, we will address a clear gap in Perth’s music venue infrastructure and deliver permanent facilities to attract the best local and overseas artists.

“In addition, the street circuit will put WA on the global motorsport map, delivering on my commitment at the State election.

“We look forward to hearing from everyone, so we can make sure we deliver a world-class precinct that benefits everyone, including the local community and the local environment.”

Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti added: "Our goal is to design a world-class precinct that can support Australian and international music, entertainment and sporting events, but is primarily an incredible community asset that everyone can enjoy.

"We committed to delivering a multi-use precinct open to everyone throughout the year, and that's why it's so important we get ideas from community and stakeholders on what facilities they'd like to see included, how they would like to use the precinct.

“Interested community and stakeholders can now contribute their ideas to an online consultation platform which feed into preliminary concept development.”

Tickets for the upcoming Perth event on June 6-8, at CARCO.com.au Raceway, are on sale now.