On 15 May 2025, WA Government launched stakeholder and community consultation. The objectives of the consultation were to invite input on how the precinct could be used, inform planning and design, understand key issues and opportunities and raise project awareness.

Consultation was promoted to local communities and the wider metropolitan area and state, through a project newsletter, dedicated online consultation platform and website, email notifications, social media, radio and print advertising and in-person community drop-in sessions.

Stakeholders and community including nearby residents, businesses, sporting, arts and cultural organisations, industry associations, event management organisations, event promoters, and local governments were invited to participate.

Consultation outcomes

The Western Australian Government has released the Phase One Consultation Outcomes Report detailing the community and stakeholder response to Perth Park and thank the wider community for having their say.

Consultation took place over 4 weeks.

The project is committed the using the findings to inform future planning and decision-making. We will continue to share updates on the project’s progress. You can also register for project updates to stay informed.

  • 8 formal submissions

  • 331 attendees at drop in sessions

  • 197 email enquiries and submissions

  • 87 organisations engaged through meetings

  • 46 feedback forms

  • 672 contributions via online platform

Snapshot of key themes

In summary, stakeholders offered significant support for the PESP with majority recognising opportunity for their industry, association or group and identifying with the wider vision for the precinct.

Opposition to the development centered around the use of the precinct for motorsport. The engagement team observed that this was often due to the misconception that there would be frequent motorsport at the precinct, rather than the intended annual event.

Feedback was categorised into themes outlined below.

  • Promote active sports such as skating and cycling.
  • Maximise indoor and outdoor space to encourage recreational sports to co-exist.
  • Investigate opportunities to extend existing events held in Asia into Western Australia.
  • Investigate opportunities for state and national sporting tournaments.
  • Consider use for multiple sized cultural and music events.
  • Consider removing motorsport events from the precinct planning.
  • Consider noise impact and management.
  • Enhance the parkland for everyday use and recreation.
  • Encourage community events by ensuring the precinct is open and accessible.
  • Create opportunities for 'pop-ups' and unique event spaces in the multi-use building.
  • Provide shade, increase the tree canopy and provide for an 'urban forest'.
  • Create an exemplar parkland that includes native vegetation and supports biodiversity.
  • Enhance connection to the Swan River.
  • Ensure fauna coexists and is protected.
  • Consider environmental management and impact.
  • Ensure wayfinding signage and pedestrian priority.
  • Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
  • Consider parking and access management.
  • Consider alternative public transport options.
  • Provide fit-for-purpose parking.
  • Provide additional food and beverage outlets.
  • Provide toilets and water.
  • Ensure ample seating and shade.
  • Consider including a gym, changerooms and lockers.
  • Integrate cultural storytelling into precinct design.
  • Consider a sporting museum or celebrate sporting history.
  • Extend the track onto other existing roads.
  • Consider future sports that could be brought to the precinct.
  • More hospitality venues.

Consultation platform

Ideas board - now closed

Please share your ideas about:

  • Events and activities

    What kinds of events or programs should happen here?

  • Community use

    Which community, cultural and sporting groups could use the precinct?

  • Landscape and environment

    What features would make it welcoming, comfortable and sustainable (e.g. native plantings, shade, public art)?

  • Amenities

    What public facilities should be considered (e.g. toilets, seating, shelter)?

  • Access and movement

    How can we improve walking, cycling and public transport within and around the precinct?

  • History and heritage

    What past stories, people or cultural connections could be recognised?

    Consider Aboriginal and European heritage.

  • Future potential

    What else could make this a standout place for WA?

  • Anything else?

    Please share any other ideas that could make the precinct a success.

20 June, 2025

bushremnant says:

Gardens by the Bay (like Singapore) set amongst natural bushland. Kings Park is Perth's No.1 tourist attraction. Make this No. 2.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

The tarmac for the track will provide essential access routes for machinery for other events such as WA Day, avoiding flooding/mud issues.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

While disruption needs to be minimised, having an extra event for Formula E would put Perth on a global stage and help justify investment.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

If there are tarmac run-off areas for the cars, you could paint them with Indigenous artwork to share the history/story of the area.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

Spectator mounds are essential, so you don't have to buy a grandstand seat to see the racing. Shade from trees or shade sails also needed.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

While supportive of the racetrack, tree planting, lake relocation and keeping elevation in the park is very important. The park needs shade.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

Using the Supercars track for cycling events, etc throughout the year is a great idea. Pit building can provide facilities for these groups.

20 June, 2025

Perthlocal says:

Bringing Supercars to Perth is a great way to promote our city to tourists around Australia and the world. Formula E is another opportunity.

19 June, 2025

SportsFan says:

Swan River Lightwave - A permanent floating art installation on the Swan River that shifts with the tide and pulses with light and music

19 June, 2025

SportsFan says:

permanent extended reality (XR) venue combining virtual sport, augmented reality games, and immersive fitness.

19 June, 2025

SportsFan says:

A planetarium-like cultural dome where Noongar Dreaming stories are told using surround projection, starscapes, sound, and smell

19 June, 2025

SportsFan says:

“Voice of the Fans” Sound Tunnel -Walk-through tunnel that plays famous commentary moments, fan chants or lets you record &playback your own