5.2024.509.1 - 208 Kent Street, Bentley (Closed)

The Town of Victoria Park has received a development application for the above from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. The value of the development is estimated to be $108.8 million.

The proposed development includes :

• Demolition of the main Perth Hockey Stadium (PHS) building and pitch known as PHS pitch 1.
• Retention of one existing pitch (currently known as PHS pitch 2) and the adjacent grandstand building.
• The construction of three new pitches, to make a total of four pitches (two to international standard).
• Construction of a new three storey building including : stadium seating for approximately 1000 people; facilities for Hockey Australia’s High Performance Program; change rooms and facilities/spaces for club and community competitions and events; kitchen, bar and function spaces.
• Construction of a new two storey building accommodating a new indoor centre (with 2 indoor courts), administration spaces and meeting rooms.
• Construction of a new north-south road (Karrak Drive) connecting Hayman Road to University Boulevard.
• Removal of a portion of the existing parking area, with 60 new car bays supplemented by existing parking to the west of Karrak Drive.
• Tree removal with new landscaping and tree planting.
• Ancillary buildings and structures including floodlights, sheds, water tanks etc.

In accordance with the Town’s Local Planning Policy 37 – “Community Consultation on Planning Proposals” the Town of Victoria Park is inviting you to provide comments on the proposal.

The decision-maker for this development application is the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) with the Town’s role being to assess the application and provide the WAPC with a recommendation.