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The new Perth Stadium

Project Definition PlanSeptember 2012


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contents

1. foreword 4

2. executive summary 6

3. what is a project definition plan? 7

4. project overview 8

4.1 Background 8

4.2 The Planning Team 10

4.3 Stakeholder Engagement 11

4.4 Project Aspirations 13

4.5 Project Parameters 18

5. master plan 20

5.1 Overview 20

5.2 Site Context 20

5.3 Services/Utilities 26

5.4 Transport 27

5.5 Stadia Investigations 335.6 The Master Plan 34

5.7 Staging Sports Precinct Plans 39

5.8 Implementation Strategy 48

6. the new perth stadium 49

6.1 Background 49

6.2 Functional Requirements 49

6.3 Key Design Trends 50

6.4 Undercroft andExternal Plaza 54

6.5 The new Perth Stadium

Key Design Features 55

6.6 The new Perth Stadiumby Level 65


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7. project delivery 707.1 Cost Plan 70

7.2 Time Plan 75

7.3 Pre-ConstructionSite Works 75

7.4 Stadium, Plaza and

Sports Precinct Works 77

7.5 Transition toOperations Program 77

7.6 Procurement Strategy 78

8. financial analysis 82

9. governance 83

10. future stakeholder engagement 84

11. the way forward:

project delivery timeline 87


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1. forewordHon. Colin Barnett MLA,Premier of Western Australia

The new Perth Stadium on the Burswood Peninsulais a landmark project that will serve generations of WesternAustralians. The stadium project will continue Perths evolutionas a modern, exciting city.

This document describes the key aspects of the newPerth Stadium Project Definition Plan recently approved by the

Western Australian Government. The design elements contained in this documentare in keeping with the State Governments desire to achieve a fan-first outcome,by ensuring optimum fan experience is the primary consideration in planning anddesign for the new Perth Stadium.

The new Perth Stadium will reflect Perths unique culture and our indigenous history,and will enhance the connection of the site to the Swan River, with vistas backto the City.

Together with the Riverside Development, Elizabeth Quay, the Perth Cultural Centre,the City Link, and the Perth Arena, the new Perth Stadium and its associated sportsprecinct will enhance Perths reputation as a world class city with a rangeof entertainment options.

The new Perth Stadium will act as a gateway entry to our magnificent city, and I inviteyou all to read the following pages to see how Perths playground will come to lifeover the next few years.

Hon. Colin Barnett MLA,Premier of Western Australia

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Hon. Terry K Waldron MLA,Minister for Sport and Recreation

Western Australians are known for their love of sport,and the new Perth Stadium is an exciting developmentfor the fans.

As the project progresses, we will continue to consult widelyto make sure the stadium is built for all Western Australians.

Once complete, Perths new stadium will have the third-biggestcapacity in Australia at 60,000 seats, bringing a fan-first experience in sports viewingand entertainment to Perth and the State.

The stadium will enable Perth to attract more international events, and will also

acknowledge the States rich sporting history and heritage.I look forward to seeing the Burswood Peninsula come to life, and along withmy fellow Western Australians I am excited at the prospect of attending somesensational sporting events at the new Perth Stadium.

Terry K Waldron MLA,Minister for Sport and Recreation


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2. executive summary

In June 2011,the State Governmentcommitted to delivering a new major stadiumfor Perth. After reviewing the work of the

Major Stadium Taskforce published in 2007

and considering the views of a wide range of

stakeholders, the Government nominated Burswood

Peninsula as its preferred site, and publicly

committed to beginning construction by 2014,

with the completed stadium to be ready for the

start of the Australian Football League (AFL)

season in 2018.

The Liberal-National Governments

decision to locate the new stadium

on the Burswood Peninsula

represents a long term commitment

to a broader precinct development

involving a range of complementary

uses. The new Perth Stadium will

form a permanent centrepiece for

the redevelopment of the Burswood

Peninsula on the Swan River. It will

be one of the major sporting and

entertainment venues for Perth

and one of the major international

sporting venues for Australia.

The purpose of the Project DefinitionPlan is to provide the basis for a decisionto commence the delivery phase of theproject. This Plan provides the level ofdefinition required for the preparationof detailed documentation to take theproject to market for tender. Accordingly,the Project Definition Plan confirms theendorsed parameters of the project,including their impact on cost, timeprogram and scope.

The following key elements of the projectare included in the Project Definition Plan:

Master Plan for a sports precinct(including the transport solution and the

staging and implementation strategy). Functional brief and accommodationschedule (the spatial requirementsof the new Stadium and how areaswithin the facility will functionand interrelate).

Time program (the dates by whichkey milestones must be achievedto ensure project completion readyfor the 2018 AFL season).

Cost plan (that established thebudget for the stadium and supportingsports precinct).

Procurement strategy (how thestadium and sports precinct willbe delivered).

Financial analysis.

Governance.


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3. what is a project definition plan?

The new Perth Stadiumis an excitingand complex project that has just undergone anextensive planning process. Central to this process

was the development of a rule book for the

project, referred to as the Project Definition Plan.

This is the document that answers

the questions of:

What?

When?

How?

The answers to these questions canbe found in the following sectionsof this document:

Project Scope

The new Perth Stadium chapterand functional brief describe all of

the elements to be included in thestadium essentially what is to bebuilt, including reference to relevantstandards and benchmarks.

The Master Plan

The Master Plan chapter describeshow the stadium will be integratedinto the Burswood Peninsula as wellas how the stadium relates to the

wider metropolitan area.

Project Delivery

The time plan (or program) describeswhen the stadium will be built.

The cost plan describes how muchit will cost.

The procurement strategy describeshow the project will be delivered.

The Governance chapter describeshow the project will be managed.

The approved Project Definition Plan thenbecomes the reference point for all futuredecisions during the design, construction

and operation of the new Perth Stadium.


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4. project overview4.1 Background

In June 2011, the Liberal-National

Government announced the developmentof Perths new multi-purpose stadiumto be built on the Burswood Peninsula.Key aspects of the announcement were:

The capacity will be 60,000 seats,with provision for future expansionto 70,000 seats or more.

Public transport access will be a keyfeature of the new Perth Stadium.

The stadium will have state-of-the-artconfiguration and seating, comparableto Etihad Stadium (at Docklandsin Melbourne) or better, in orderto provide a world class spectatorexperience. The stadium will beequipped with the latest technology,including the use of variable lighting todress the stadium for alternate uses.

There will be a footbridgeacross the river from East Perth

providing direct pedestrian accessto the stadium. This will provideimproved access to the city, whichis central to future developmentof the precinct.

There will be a two year planningprocess to address the Master Plan,location, scope and costing.

Construction will begin in 2014, withthe stadium to be completed in time

for the start of the 2018 AustralianFootball League season.

A separate Project Definition Plan forthe transport infrastructure will becompleted by the end of 2012,as the transport solution needsto reflect the decisions madethroughout the stadium masterplanning process.


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The State Government has establisheda Steering Committee to guide the delivery

of the stadium, associated precinctand services infrastructure, under thejoint chairmanship of Ron Alexander,Director General of Sport and Recreation,and Richard Mann, Executive DirectorStrategic Projects, Department ofTreasury. See Appendix 1.

The Steering Committee providesleadership and oversight on the newPerth Stadium project and its associatedtransport solution, and its roles include:

Overseeing the design, constructionand commissioning of the stadium.

Developing a project plan andimplementing appropriate riskmanagement strategies addressingcontractual, commercial, legal,and other risks/opportunities andrecommending to Government ways tocontain risks and realise opportunities.

Establishing and directing ProjectControl and Reference Groups andresolving issues brought forward bythose groups.

Reviewing and monitoring the projectbudgetary position and advising thePremier and the Western AustralianGovernment.

Providing recommendations tothe Premier, Minister for Sport and

Recreation and the Western AustralianGovernment on any significantvariations to the project budget.

Developing and implementinga stakeholder management plan toconsult and liaise with the community,sport and recreation industry, localgovernment and other stakeholders.

Following the completion of the preliminarysite investigations in December 2011,

the location of the new Perth Stadiumwas announced as the northern portionof the Burswood Park Golf Course.The location was chosen after extensivesite investigations, and considerationof proximity to transport options andland tenure.


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4.2 The Planning Team

The new Perth Stadium was deemed amajor project by the State Government,given its complexity, profile and value.

As a result, the Department of TreasurysStrategic Projects division has a lead roleand is accountable for the planning anddelivery of the stadium on behalf of theState Government. Strategic Projectsis working in close association with theDepartment of Sport and Recreationand the Department of the Premier

and Cabinet.As the State Government agencyresponsible for service delivery, theDepartment of Sport and Recreationis leading:

The definition of the scope andspecifications of the new Perth

Stadium and its associatedsports precinct.

Communication with externalstakeholders and planning thegovernance framework for theoperating stadium.

As the transport solution is integral toa successful stadium, there is also asignificant involvement by the Departmentof Transport and the Public Transport

Authority to coordinate the planning forthe associated transport and pedestrianaccess infrastructure.


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4.3 Stakeholder Engagement

At the beginning of the planning phasefor the new Perth Stadium, one of thefirst tasks was the development of a

stakeholder management plan to consultand liaise with the community, sport andrecreation industry, local government andother stakeholders.

The stadiums initial planning phase hasincluded consultation with governmentagencies, planning bodies and localgovernments, as well as sports groups

and local resident groups.Consultation with the community, sportsgroups and other key stakeholders willcontinue throughout the life of the project.

Sports

The Stadium Working Group was formedin June 2011 and is comprised of arepresentative from each sport that isplanned to be hosted at the stadium.

This group has been involved in mostaspects of the planning process includingthe functional brief, master planning andbusiness modelling. By ensuring that theplanning has been focused on delivering amultipurpose venue that can host a rangeof events, potential future risks regardingthe stadiums flexibility will be mitigated.

The Stadium Working Group has had asignificant input into the development ofthe functional brief. Four Stadium Trend

workshops were conducted, and one-on-one consultation sessions were heldwith the project teams architect to ensurethe specific requirements for each sporthave been addressed. The Joint FootballWorking Group (representing the WesternAustralian Football Commission, AFL andWestern Australian AFL Clubs) has alsoprovided useful input into the planning bysurveying AFL Club Membership.

Community Engagement

Various communication channels havebeen established with local residentsand the wider public to date. These haveincluded the project website, an emailinquiry process, a newsletter distributionand subscription process, a free-calltelephone information line and governmentmedia statements. In addition, there havebeen meetings with local resident groups,presentations and letters.

During the planning phase, the Stadium

Project Team has met with the relevantlocal government authorities (both electedmembers and executive staff) to briefthem on the proposed planning processfor the new stadium. Local governmentrepresentatives have also been includedon relevant project working groups.

A series of community forums will beconducted within the Perth metropolitanarea later in 2012.

A summary of key stakeholders engagedto date is as follows:

State-based SportingOrganisations

WA Football Commission

West Coast Eagles

Fremantle Football Club

WA Cricket Association

Rugby WA WA Rugby League

Football West

Perth Glory

Tennis West

WA Water Sports Association

Perth Racing


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National Sporting Organisations

Australian Football League

Australian Rugby Union

Australian Rugby League

Football Federation Australia

Entertainment, Tourism andCultural

Entertainment Industry Alliance

Perth Convention Bureau

Committee for Perth

FORM

South West Aboriginal Land and SeaCouncil

State Government

Burswood Park Board

Department of Planning

Department of Transport

Public Transport Authority

Main Roads

Department of Environment andConservation

Department of Indigenous Affairs

Department of Regional Developmentand Lands

Department of Water

Environmental Protection Authority

Swan River Trust

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority

Western Power

Water Corporation

Tourism WA

EventsCorp

VenuesWest

Local Government

Town of Victoria Park

City of Perth


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4.4 Project Aspirations

Throughout the planning phase of

the project, consultation with keystakeholders was undertaken to

determine the key aspirations for the newPerth Stadium project. The stakeholdersrecognised that the stadium shouldreflect Perths unique culture and history.Ideas put forward include links to Perthsindigenous history, a stadium with soul,enhancing the connection of the site tothe Swan River, and allowing vistas to thecity. Above all, the stakeholders identified

the need to putfans firstin the planningand delivery of the stadium.

Following this research and stakeholderinput, the new Perth Stadium SteeringCommittee developed the followingaspirations for the project:

Cater for the fans who use the stadiumby taking a fan-first approach toplanning and design to create anexceptional event atmosphere.

The flexible design will delivera multipurpose venue anda fan-first experience.

It will be designed with cutting edgeStadium technology that caters forfuture trends.

The stadium will bring a newexperience in sports viewingand entertainment to Perthand Western Australia.

The new Perth Stadium will transformthe Burswood Peninsula and createa spectacular gateway to our City.

The stadium will take advantageof its riverside views andcentral location.

It will be a catalyst for futuredevelopment in the area, creatinga new sports and entertainment

precinct for Perth.

Together with other majordevelopment projects such as the

Perth Waterfront and City Link, thenew Perth Stadium will enhancePerths reputation as a world-classdestination.

It will enable Perth to attract moreinternational events;

The stadium will acknowledgeour States rich sporting historyand heritage.

It will attract more visitors to our state.

The fan experience will be enhancedthrough the provision of an improvedand integrated public transport systemcomprising upgrades to road, rail,bus and pedestrian services to allowmaximum public transport usage.

The upgrades will plan for more than70% of fans using public transportfor major events;

The upgraded system will not onlyimprove public transport and accessfor stadium events, it will also haveflow on benefits for other BurswoodPeninsula activities; and

The upgrades will significantlyimprove connectivity to surroundingareas and support Perths overallfuture transport requirements.

Project management for the stadium

will focus on sound planning andstrong contract management toachieve the best value for money anddeliver a world class stadium on timeand within the approved budget.


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The new Perth StadiumArtists Impression


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vision

The visionfor the new Perth Stadium isthat it will form a permanent centrepiece for theredevelopment of the Burswood Peninsula on the

Swan River. It will be one of the major sporting and

entertainment venues for Perth and the third largest

international sporting venue in Australia.

The standard of the stadium facility,

including its functionality, services,

finishes and fit-out will be equivalentto the worlds best practice. It has

been benchmarked with Australian

and international facilities, and the

following planning decisions highlight

this innovative approach to the

stadium and surrounding precinct

development.

In line with the vision for the project,the functional brief contains a series ofAustralian firsts and bests, as well asbest practice highlights to be included inthe design of the new Perth Stadium.

Australian Firsts

First full field clubs and suitesin Australia, located adjacent to thefield of play.

Team branding of the Stadiumthrough lighting and technology.

Future proofed: designed to allow forfuture technology and fan experiencewith portable technology.

Best in Australia

Highest standard of general admissionseats in Australian stadia.

Widest range of premium facilitiesin stadia in Australia.

Range of seating options toaccommodate all price ranges,including premium product.

Largest percentage of spectatorsunder a fixed roof in Australian stadia(at least 85%).

Highest ratio of general admissionfemale toilets in stadia in Australia.

Biggest field video screens (two)allowing for uninterrupted viewing.

Highest standard of team facilitiesin Australia.

Largest coaches boxes.

Dedicated Australian Football Leaguehome team changing rooms.

Best Practice

Design Highlights Fan-first design: emphasis on greatatmosphere by bringing fans close tothe action.

Engages and enlivens the BurswoodPeninsula: heart of Perth.

Fans to have 360 circulation andviews of the pitch on lower concourse.

Innovative design solution to provide

for rectangular sports. Stadium seating dimensions biggeror similar to Etihad Stadium acrossall tiers.

Sightlines equal to or better thanMCG and Etihad.

Design flexibility to allow for futuremajor events.


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4.5 Project Parameters

Table 1below summarises the key parameters that guided the development of theProject Definition Plan. These include a description of the key activities and operationalrequirements that the stadium and surrounding works will need to allow for.

Project Requirement Description

Site In June 2011, the Government approved the BurswoodPeninsula as the preferred site for the stadium.

In December 2011, the Western Australian Governmentapproved the indicative location for the stadium in thenorthern portion of the existing golf course, withina sports precinct.

The Master Plan optimises the exact location/orientationof the stadium.

The alignment of the pedestrian bridge has also beendetermined through master planning.

Capital cost The Government has noted that the indicative capitalcost of the stadium would be in the order of $700 million(June 2011 dollars) based on the work of the Taskforce.This figure will need to be escalated to cater for the newconstruction profile commencing in 2014.

This indicative cost does not allow for undergroundpublic parking.

It also excludes public transport and pedestrian accessinitiatives (the indicative estimated cost for worksassociated with the public transport and a pedestrianaccess initiative is $300 million in June 2011 dollars).This will be confirmed through the separate ProjectDefinition Plan being developed by Department ofTransport which will be submitted to Government forconsideration by late 2012.

Stadium description The stadium will have a maximum capacity of 60,000seats, with provision to expand to 70,000, or moreif required in the future. It will be a state-of-the-artmultipurpose venue, with the ability to be configuredfor a range of rectangular field sporting events.


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Project Requirement Description

Activities The stadium will be designed primarily to host AustralianFootball League matches, but will also be capable ofaccommodating:

All forms of cricket matches.

Football (soccer) matches.

Rugby league and rugby union matches.

Concerts and other large public events.

A range of corporate functions.

An athletics configuration (for a major international event).

Summary ofStadium Works

This Project Definition Plan identifies the preferredprocurement delivery model for the stadium.

This will be the main delivery package for the designand construction of the stadium itself, as well as thesurrounding plaza. In broad terms, the stadium works willcomprise the following:

Stands and superstructure.

Roof.

Surrounding plaza and other external site works.

Fit-out works.

The playing surface (including drainage andturf installation).

Expected date forthe commencementof early works

Pre-construction site works package mid 2013.

Expected date forcommencement ofconstruction

Stadium works package mid 2014.

Expected date forcompletion

Stadium completion late 2017.

Table 1: Project Parameters


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5. master plan5.1 Overview

The Burswood Peninsula provides

the opportunity to deliver a landmarkstadium that is part of an integratedsport and recreation precinct, consistentwith the recommendations of the 2007Taskforce Report.

A Master Plan has been prepared toguide the development of the newPerth Stadium within a sports precinctextending over the northern portion ofthe golf course. The objective is to realise

development of the new Perth Stadiumwithin a sports precinct by 2018, with theMaster Plan also providing a frameworkto guide future stages of growth, in thecontext of the District Structure Plan forthe Burswood Peninsula being preparedby the Department of Planning.

The preparation of the Master Plan tosupport development of the new PerthStadium at the Burswood Peninsula hasbeen underpinned by comprehensive

research, consultation and analysis toinform the strategic and local context ofthe site. This work has been subject toextensive input from key state and localgovernment agencies and stakeholdersthrough weekly technical group meetingsto consider and address complex legal,physical and transport matters, assummarised below.

5.2 Site Context

The main characteristics of the BurswoodPeninsula which have informed thepreparation of the Master Plan areoutlined below, with appropriatestrategies to manage these conditionsidentified where relevant.

Land Uses

The Burswood Peninsula extends

over an area of approximately 280hectares, is located approximately 2.9kmeast of the Perth central business district(CBD) and is connected to East Perthvia the Windan Road Bridge and theGoongoonup Rail Bridge.

The plan in Figure 1identifies the existingpredominant land use precincts withinthe Peninsula, including the existingBurswood Golf Course, the Belmont Park

Racecourse, the Peninsula residentialdevelopment, the Casino EntertainmentComplex and the Burswood StationPrecinct. Included are the road and railcorridors incorporating the Graham FarmerFreeway, Victoria Park Drive and the railinfrastructure including the Belmont Parkand Burswood rail stations.

As shown in Figure 1, the study areacomprised the following precincts:

Master Plan Precinct 73ha (of this,the stadium precinct comprisesapproximately 6ha).

Belmont Park Precinct 72ha.

Peninsula Residential Development 17ha.

Burswood Entertainment Complexand surrounding Parkland 55ha.

Burswood Station Precinct 20ha.

It is noted that redevelopment of theBelmont Racecourse precinct and theBurswood Station precinct are proposed,with planning currently underway tocreate high density mixed-used activitycentres. Current proposals coulddeliver between 5,000-6,500 additionalresidential dwellings on the Peninsulaand include approximately 310,000m2

of commercial, retail or mixed use withinapproximately 1.5km of the stadium.


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Figure 1: Land Use Precincts


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Legislation and

Land Tenure

The Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement

Actwas established in 1985 andextends over the Burswood Park GolfCourse, the State Tennis Centre, theCasino Entertainment Complex andthe Burswood Dome. TheAgreementActcreated both a Site (CasinoEntertainment Complex and Dome) anda Resort Site (Burswood Park GolfCourse, State Tennis Centre, publicparkland and car parks) as depictedin Figure 2.

The Master Plan is within the ResortSite which was set aside in 1986 underthe former Land Act 1933as a CClass Public Reserve (No. 39361) forthe purposes of Parks and Recreation,comprising six Crown Titles. The Reservewas placed in the control of the BurswoodPark Board which is responsible for theongoing management and maintenance of

the Burswood Golf Course and parklands.It is intended that the area requiredfor development of the stadium andassociated sports precinct will be excisedfrom the Resort Site to facilitate stadiumconstruction and ongoing managementof the precinct. This process requiresthe consent of the Burswood CasinoTrustee. Pre-construction site workswill be undertaken with the consent ofthe Burswood Park Board, prior to theexcision under theAgreement Act, whilethe land remains within the Resort Site.

Under the provisions of theAgreementAct, the Metropolitan Region Schemedoes not apply to Resort Site land,with no requirement therefore to obtaindevelopment approval. Similarly, the Townof Victoria Park Town Planning Schemedoes not apply while theAgreement Actis in place.

Native Title considerations are notan impediment to development as Native

Title has been extinguished by virtueof previous grants of tenure.

The Department of Indigenous Affairs hasadvised of Aboriginal Cultural HeritageSites on or near the Burswood Peninsulaand that the consent of the Minister forIndigenous Affairs under section 18 oftheAboriginal Heritage Act 1972will berequired before works can commence.Liaison is ongoing with the Departmentof Indigenous Affairs to progress the

application guided by the draft AboriginalCultural Heritage Protocols.

Sites of European Heritage significancewithin the Peninsula are limited to theOld Burswood Canal, which waspermanently included on the Registerof Heritage Places in September 2004.The Master Plan will have no impacton this site.

A number of strategic and statutory

planning documents reference thePeninsula, specifically Directions 2031which establishes residential targets andthe draft Burswood Peninsula RegionalFramework which forms the basis for theDistrict Structure Plan being developedby the Department of Planning.


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Figure 2: The Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985


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Physical Site Characteristics

Geotechnical

The geotechnical conditions underlyingthe Burswood Peninsula have beeninvestigated through:

A literature review of previousinvestigations, and collation andreview of all available geotechnicaland groundwater data containedwithin 197 background documents.

Site investigations over the northernnine holes golf course comprising33 Cone Penetrometer Test probesto a depth of 20 to 31m.

Detailed geotechnical investigationat the location of the proposedStadium where five bore holeshave been installed (each around30m deep), with installation of13 ground water monitoringwells at various depths.

The Burswood Peninsula was originallymudflats with a series of island sand bars.The shape and form of the present landsurface is a result of river bank worksand infilling over the Burswood Peninsulacomprising a combination of dredgedmaterial sourced from the river, placementof uncontrolled fill whilst the site was usedas a refuse tip and clean sand fill placedas a containment barrier.

The principal features of the subsurfacematerials have been identified throughgeotechnical investigation. The surfacelevel is generally a thin veneer (0.5-1.0m thick) of clean sandy fill underlain

by 4-8m of uncontrolled fill comprisingindustrial landfill containing sand, gravel,

steel, concrete, bricks, clay pipes etc.Beneath this and extending to a depthof up to about 26m is the Swan RiverAlluvium, consisting of soft, organic,highly compressible mud. The bedrockin the area, the Kings Park Formation,typically encountered as very dense sand,forms a low permeability basement to thesuperficial aquifer and provides separationfrom the much deeper (>300m) artesianaquifer. Groundwater is present at about

1-2m depth below the current groundsurface. A number of ancient river channels(paleochannels) run beneath the site to adepth of approximately 32m below groundsurface with relatively steep slopes and arefilled with the Swan River Alluvium.

As a result of the underlying groundconditions, the site has been subject todifferential settlement. The developmentof major buildings and infrastructure onsuch sites is not unusual and has been

successfully undertaken for the existingbuildings on the Peninsula, includingthe Burswood Entertainment Complexand the State Tennis Centre. Groundtreatments, including the placement ofsurcharge loading with vertical wickdrains to accelerate settlement, orstone columns to reinforce and stiffenthe ground, are being investigated. Thestadium structure itself is likely to besupported on piles, similar to a number of

nearby structures including the Peninsularesidential towers.

The geotechnical investigation of the siteis shown in Figure 3.


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Environmental

The environmental characteristics of theprecinct have been investigated through:

A desktop environmentalassessment including the reviewof 60 environmental reports.

The completion of a Preliminary SiteInvestigation for the project area.

The preparation of a Samplingand Analysis Plan to documentthe extent and nature of furtherinvestigations to be undertakenon the site to satisfy legislativeand approval requirements.

A flora and fauna survey.

The major environmental matters to beconsidered on the Burswood Peninsulaare largely associated with contaminationarising from the historical land useactivities over the Burswood Peninsula.

The main contamination sources havebeen identified from when the Peninsula

was used for waste disposal, includingspoil from river dredging, ash slurry fromthe East Perth Power Station, demolition

rubble, railway waste, and generalhousehold refuse. Landfill to depths of 8mhas previously been encountered acrossthe Burswood Peninsula. In addition,localised asbestos contamination resultedfrom the previous activities of JamesHardie Industries and Swan PortlandCement and sewage from Claisebrook waspumped via underground pipes to septicwaste filter beds located on the Peninsulaprior to discharge in the Swan River.

As a result of these historic land uses,the Burswood Park Golf Course hasbeen classified by the Departmentof Environment and Conservation asPossibly Contaminated InvestigationRequired under the Contaminated SitesAct 2003. Acid Sulphate soil is alsoknown to be present.

Figure 3: Geotechnical Cross-Section

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Flora and fauna studies on the golfcourse have also revealed a number

of protected bird species, specificallyCarnabys Cockatoo and migratorybirds (Common Sandpiper and CaspianTern). Vegetation species types arepredominantly limited to exotic introducedspecies with no protected status.

Notwithstanding the protected birds andcontamination evident on the site, this isnot considered to be an impediment todevelopment of the new Perth Stadiumand sports precinct.

Referral to the Environmental ProtectionAuthority will be required to determinethe level of environmental assessmentapplicable to the development.An Environmental ManagementFramework is being prepared to informthe preparation and implementationof the appropriate environmentalmanagement plans in accordance withrelevant state and federal Legislative

requirements. Further detailed soil,groundwater and gas investigations

are ongoing and are to be completedprior to development of the siteto satisfy the requirements of theenvironmental legislation.

5.3 Services/Utilities

The service requirements for the newPerth Stadium generally include the needto extend water, gas, telecommunicationsand power infrastructure along VictoriaPark Drive. A new waste water pumpstation will be required to service the newPerth Stadium demand, with this facilityto be accommodated in the vicinityof the stadium.

The estimated 12MVA of powerto service the stadium can be providedfrom the existing Rivervale substationin Belmont, with supply routes alongVictoria Park Drive.


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5.4 Transport

The Burswood Peninsula is currently

serviced by significant road and railinfrastructure. However, analysis

undertaken by the Public TransportAuthority confirms the capacity challengesof this infrastructure and identifies themeasures required to ensure the efficienttransport of 60,000 stadium patrons.

A multi-modal transport strategy hasbeen developed, dominated by publicbus and rail transport, with limited on-site

parking but access to extensive publicparking facilities in East Perth and thePerth (CBD), facilitated by a shuttle busservice. The recommended approachhas a pedestrian bridge landing just southof Nile Street connecting directly to thestadium across the river. The rationalefor this location is outlined below.

This strategy will be further developedby the Public Transport Authority in the

preparation of the Transport ProjectDefinition Plan.

Mode Split

The transport planning started with anobjective of exceeding 70% of patronstravelling by public transport. Theplanning undertaken to inform the MasterPlan has developed a transport solutionthat will achieve approximately 50,000patrons (or 83% of the stadium capacity)travelling by public transport. This is anincrease in the 35,000 patrons (61%)identified by the 2007 Taskforce Reportand generally reflects the reduced on-sitecar parking and the increased capacity ofthe rail network. See Table 2for a modesplit comparison.

Mode Split Targets

Public TransportMode Share

2007

Taskforce61%

Public Transport Authority (2012)

83%

Rail demand 20,760 35,500 Belmont station: 28,000

East Perth station: 7,500

Bus demand 14,500 14,500 Suburban service: 8,200

Perth CBD shuttle bus 6,300

Car* 20,000 10,000

Walk, cycle, taxi etc. 4,500 TBC

*It is expected that an additional 10,000 patrons will park in the CBD, with 6,300 using the Perth CBD

shuttle bus and 3,700 using rail services to access their parking areas. These are accounted for in the Railand Bus Demand.

Table 2: Mode Split Comparison


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Transport Strategy

The main elements of the public transport

strategy include:

Rail:It is estimated that

approximately 35,500 patrons(59% of patrons) could be transportedby rail in the first hour after an eventat the new Perth Stadium, utilisingan expanded station at Belmont Parkand the existing East Perth station.This includes 3,700 patrons who areexpected to use rail to access car

parking in the Perth CBD.The existing single platform stationat Belmont Park will need to beupgraded to a three platform facilitycapable of accommodating anine car train set with capacity forapproximately 28,000 patrons andwill service the Joondalup, Armadale,Fremantle and Mandurah lines (viaPerth City). The East Perth rail station,being within a 25 minute walk of

the stadium, has potential to attract7,500 patrons mostly travellingdirectly to Fremantle and Midland,avoiding transfer at Perth City station,which alleviates pressure at theBelmont Park and Perth City stations.Upgrades and improvements to theWindan Bridge pedestrian facilitieswill be required to maximise the useof this route. The planned futureextension of the Thornlie Line to

connect with the Mandurah Linewould further improve service forMandurah patrons, allowing directtravel to the Belmont Park station.

Bus:An event bus service is proposedfor suburbs not currently servicedby rail, with an estimated 120 busesrequired to accommodate theexpected 8,200 stadium patrons.The volume of traffic generated

by the stadium is not sufficient tonecessitate any major road upgrades,however, road improvements includeconstruction of a roundabout onVictoria Park Drive (to assist withefficient access into the sports precinct)

and the possible upgrading of theVictoria Park Drive/Burswood Road/

Great Eastern Highway intersection (asa four way signalised intersection toassist with bus movements on gameday). The extension of Victoria ParkDrive to accommodate the widenedBelmont Park station and rail line isalso identified.

Parking:Parking for emergencyservice vehicles, stadium operations,staff and visitors is limited toapproximately 250 bays within the

stadium, with an additional 700 bayspotentially available within the sportsprecinct. Depending on the eventtiming there are also opportunitiesfor premium parking to be arrangedthrough agreement with Belmont Park,Gloucester Park and other adjacentlandowners. An estimated 20,000patrons, however, are anticipated tosource parking in private and public carparks outside the sports precinct.

At an average of 2.5 persons per car,that is around 8000 car bays.

Investigations by the Department ofPlanning identified that within the PerthParking Management Area (PPMA)there are approximately 65,000car bays. The PPMA area includesWest Perth, Northbridge, CBD andEast Perth and includes off-streetpublic car parks, on-street bays and

tenant bays. Excluding West Perth,the total number of car bays is around40,000. Of course, not all of thesewould be available to stadium patronsbut it illustrates the magnitude ofsupply, and that there should be morethan sufficient car parking facilities toaccommodate the anticipated stadiumdemand. The demand can be satisfiedwithout recourse to on-street parkingor parking in public open spaces

and parks, although private parkingfacilities such as the BurswoodEntertainment Complex and theBelmont Park Racecourse mayattract stadium patrons.


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Figure 4: Ped-Shed Analysis Walking from the Stadium

Ped-Shed Analysis Bridge Not Included

Ped-Shed Analysis Bridge Included


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Investigation of public parkingavailability has identified:

3,700 bays available in publiccar parks in East Perth, within

two kilometres of the new PerthStadium with capacity (at a rateof 2.5 persons per vehicle) toaccommodate up to 10,000patrons. Evidence from other majorstadia and Patersons Stadiumsupports the view that stadiumpatrons are willing to walk up totwo kilometres to access parking.

11,800 bays available in 42 publiccar parks within the Perth CBD(of a size greater than 50 bays).An estimated 10,000 patronsare expected to park in theCBD outside the two kilometrecatchment of the new PerthStadium. Data provided by theJoint Football Working Groupsurvey also identified that a number

of members and supporterscurrently have access to a parkingbay within the Perth CBD.

It is recognised however that the CBDparking bays are beyond a walkabledistance to the stadium and therefore,there is a need to establish a high-frequency event shuttle bus serviceconnecting the CBD and East Perthpublic parking bays. A pedestrianbridge is proposed across the Swan

River connecting the stadium with theshuttle-bus drop-off near Nile Street,East Perth.

The Nile Street location offersstrong east-west connections intothe CBD via an existing 20m wideroad reserve, with Nelson Avenueproviding a suitable location forthe CBD shuttle bus operations.A number of alternative alignmentsfor the pedestrian bridge landingin East Perth were investigated,including Claisebrook Cove (whichwas the site identified in a December2011 media release).

However, this site was constrainedby Water Corporation infrastructure,

Aboriginal Heritage sites, proximityto existing residents and poor accessto the road network. Figure 4showsthe Ped-Shed (walkable catchmentarea) analysis with and without abridge crossing.

The colours indicate the distancea person will walk from the stadium at5 minute intervals (up to 30 minutes).

The benefits of including a footbridge

at the proposed alignment at NileStreet include:

Both Claisebrook Cove and theRiverside Precinct will be withina 30 minute walk to the stadium,with stadium patrons havingaccess to a greater range of preand post-game entertainmentfacilities (Figure 4).

It minimises the impact on theexisting East Perth residentialarea, particularly by orientatingthe bridge landing southwardsparallel with the foreshore toencourage patrons to dispersethrough the main road networkrather than local residential streets.It is important to note that withouta bridge, people walking to thestadium via Windan Bridge fromthe public car parks in East Perthwould be moving through the EastPerth residential area.

It does not duplicate the roleof the Goongoongup andWindan Bridges, both of whichincorporate pedestrian paths.

It provides an opportunity tocreate linkages between theexisting pedestrian and cyclingnetwork in East Perth andthe Peninsula, as well as withHeirisson Island.

The existing ground level reducesramping requirements for thebridge, thus minimising the impacton the Swan River foreshore.


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Other Modes:It is anticipated that anumber of patrons may travel to the

new Perth Stadium by bicycle or bytaxi/private vehicle with drop-off inproximity to the stadium. The numberof cyclists on game day is generallylow due to the large pedestrian flows,however, improvements to cyclefacilities including pathways andparking, will assist in establishing theprecinct as a destination on non-game days. Taxi and car drop-offsrequire an appropriate facility which is

in close proximity to the stadium andis separated from buses, pedestriansand stadium vehicles to allow ease ofaccess and egress.

The potential for a special event dayferry service has been considered,however, notwithstanding theopportunities which might exist on

game day for river travel associatedwith private functions, public ferry

transport to the stadium is consideredto have limited effectiveness intransporting large crowds. Theviability and cost effectiveness of apublic ferry service to the stadiumis limited by restrictions on size,and thus capacity, imposed by theCauseway bridge clearance as wellas the shallow river depth abuttingthe stadium site. Alternative ferryterminal sites associated with the

Belmont Racecourse redevelopmentare planned and pedestrian linkageswith the stadium provide anopportunity to access this facility.

The anticipated pedestrian movementnumbers for a 60,000 patron eventare shown at Figure 5.

Figure 5: Indicative Pedestrian Movement


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5.5 Stadia Investigations

A study of major stadia in Melbourne,

Sydney and Brisbane was undertakento examine the transport and land use

characteristics of these stadia precincts.The key lessons learned from the studyrelate to:

Crowd Movement:The majorityof patrons leave the stadium atthe conclusion of an event and areprepared to walk up to two kilometresto their transport destination provided

a safe, attractive route is delineated.Grade separation of the pedestrianflow from other modes of transport iscritical in maintaining patron dispersaland avoiding conflict betweentransport modes. Stadium concourseareas were between 10m and 30mwide to allow crowd circulation, butanything substantially wider can lose asense of pedestrian scale, particularlyon non-game days.

Access to Public Transport:Patrons expect to exit the precinctvia public transport within 45 to 50minutes following an event, supportedby multiple exit points leading tothe different transport modes. Easyaccess to public transport is vital,although optimal distance of 400to 800m separation between thestadium exit and public transport ispreferred to allow crowd dispersal.

A street-based bus transfer facilitycan work effectively, is cost effective,legible and is available for publicparking on non-event days.

Car Parking:Large areas of publiccar parking immediately adjoining

a stadium are not desirable assignificant delays can occur followingan event when pedestrian/vehicularconflict arises. There is significantvalue in the stadium being in closeproximity to large areas of on-streetand/or private parking surroundingthe stadium, with informal parkingin parkland also an option.

Co-located Uses: Residential isnot a preferred use immediately

adjoining the stadium due to impactson residential amenity (noise, lighting,security, parking) limiting the type ofevents that can be held. Commercialuses are a more compatibleneighbour, although restricted vehicleaccess on game day can impedebusiness. Entertainment uses, suchas cafes, restaurants and bars, andrelated retail uses are typically onlyviable where there is some other

major attractor to draw patrons.

There are significant potential synergiesand benefits in having other sporting usessurrounding a stadium, with a parklandsetting providing flexibility of use for preand post-game activities, such as warmup areas, junior sporting activities or forconcerts/event overlay where back-ofhouse areas for trucks is required.


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5.6 The Master Plan

Based upon the investigations and

research undertaken, a Master Plan hasbeen developed for the Burswood ParkGolf Course to facilitate the development ofthe new Perth Stadium in a sports precinctby 2018, and to guide future stages ofdevelopment, as illustrated in Figure 6.

The Master Plan proposes to establishthe stadium within a parkland settingrather than an urban setting, and aimsto support and complement, rather

than compete with, other commercialand retail developments in and aroundthe Burswood Peninsula. The potentialto create extensive passive and activerecreational precincts is a responseto the un-met demand for recreationalspace in the inner metropolitan area.

Other key principles which underpin thepreparation of the Master Plan include:

Integration with the City, developing

Perth as a River City with a majorpark at each end (Kings Park andBurswood Sports Precinct), andenhancing the sense of place througha visual relationship with the Citywhere the aspirations and lifestyle ofWestern Australia are reflected.

Developing Burswood Peninsula asPerths Playground and identifying

opportunities for places for permanentinfrastructure to activate the precinctoutside of event days while recognisingthe sensitivities of local residents.

Integration of land use and transportplanning and capitalising on thecentral location to make the travelexperience equitable to all residentsof the Perth metropolitan area.This entails establishment of atolerable precinct clearance rate,

plan for the safe management oflarge crowds, and avoiding conflictbetween pedestrians and vehicles,as well as utilisation of existing parkinginfrastructure in the central city areaand maximising the value of thepedestrian bridge.

Consideration of stadium designto optimise the advantages ofthe stadium at this site including

the inherent differences in levelsassociated with a large stadium.Important design opportunitiesinclude working with the landscape,utilising light as a major contributor tocharacter and sense of place, creatinga unique waterfront experience usingthe lake, and enabling the new PerthStadium to hold major events beyondsporting activities.


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Figure 6: New Perth Stadium Master Plan


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Figure 7: Consolidated Staging Plan


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The Master Plan demonstrates how theprinciples may be integrated to deliver a

world class sporting venue in a parklandprecinct which will evolve over time tobecome an integral part of the Perth City.

The Master Plan is anticipated to developin stages as identified below, with theShort Term Sports Precinct Plan to beimplemented to support the developmentof the new Perth Stadium by 2018.

The Master Plan will be included in thetender document for the Stadium, andprovides a framework for the design of

the stadium, its surrounding plaza, accessarrangements, and connections to publictransport infrastructure. A consolidatedstaging plan of the short, mediumand long term view is identifiedin Figure 7.

Short Term: incorporates a sportsprecinct over the northern portion

of the existing golf course includingthe main structural elements requiredto support development of the newPerth Stadium by 2018.

Medium/Long Term: incorporatesa structured sports precinct over thesouthern portion of the existing golfcourse and provides for developmentopportunities around the stadiumas the precinct matures.

It should be noted that the Master Planincorporates the Burswood EntertainmentComplex hotel development proposal(in the southern portion of the golfcourse site) that was announcedon 1 August 2012.


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Figure 8: Sports Precinct Plan Short Term (see Section 5.7 for noted detail)


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5.7 Staging Sports Precinct Plans

Sports Precinct Plan

Short Term

The stadium is to be established withina sports precinct extending over thenorthern portion of the golf course,with parkland immediately surroundedby essential infrastructure, servicesand facilities to deliver a flexible spaceto accommodate a range of events

including active and passive recreationspaces to encourage use of the precincton non-event days.

The key elements of the Short TermSports Precinct Plan, as illustratedin Figure 8are outlined below.These elements will be incorporatedinto the tender documentation for thestadium (as part of the project brief),and provide a framework for the stadiumproponents to develop their designs.

1 Stadium location and distancefrom train station

The stadium size, footprint, scale and orientationare consistent with the previous StateGovernment announcement that the stadiumwill accommodate a 60,000 seat stadium, withpotential for expansion in the future.

The stadium seating bowl will be located 170mfrom the nearest entrance to the northern stationaccess and 380m from the southern stationaccess, the maximum achievable distance givensite considerations to meet crowd dispersaltargets. This provides distance to disperse andaccommodate a large, full capacity crowd.

2 Stadium Plaza

The principal spectator access into

the stadium will be from the main plaza level.The main plaza will wrap around the wholestadium and is likely to vary in width (betweenapproximately 10m and 30m), dependingon the location. The main plaza needs to belarge enough to accommodate the majority ofa full-capacity crowd, and should provide fortemporary stands and stalls for patrons and helpcreate a festive atmosphere on event days.The main plaza will be within the secure ticketedzone during events, but outside event days itwill be freely accessible to the public. Vehicleaccess for service, construction, maintenanceand emergency vehicles to the main stadiumplaza is likely to be via a ramp on either sideof the stadium.

Given the extensive pedestrian networkin the precinct and the scale of pedestrianmovement generated by the stadium after dark,good quality lighting is a necessity. Although thelighting infrastructure needs to be functional,there is an opportunity to develop a lightingtheme that is unique and can contributeto the festive ambience of major sportingand concert events.

River Terraces

As an adjunct to the South-Western cornerof the main plaza, the sports precinct planidentifies a recreational space with a series ofterraces that cascade down to the boardwalkand the lake. The terraces provide casualseating opportunities with views to the lake andthe potential performance stage, with the SwanRiver and the Perth CBD towersin the background.


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Plaza hillside

Given the main plaza will be 6-7m above the

surrounding ground level, the landscape couldbe swept upwards at the edge of the mainplaza in various locations around the stadiumto create the impression that the stadium ison a hill. This would have the added benefit ofvisually reducing the bulk of the overall stadiumstructure and facilitate the creation of a securearea on-event days through landscaping andlevel changes rather than obtrusive fencing.

Public art

There is an existing theme of sculptures in thelandscape around the Burswood Peninsulaand across the River in East Perth, whichcan be expanded upon. The stadiumsinfrastructure and the surrounding parklandprovide a wealth of opportunities for theincorporation of three dimensional, experientialand visual artworks that can celebrateeither the place, local culture, or WesternAustralias sporting achievements. Of particularimportance is the opportunity to incorporateindigenous culture, given the originaloccupation of the land, the traditional storiesabout the Swan River and the Peninsula,and the significant contribution that the localindigenous community has made over the

years to Australian Rules football.3 Northern Lake

The northern river-fed lake is anticipated toremain generally unchanged and provides anopportunity to create an intimate watersideexperience. Adjacent to the stadium, the lakecreates a setting for a potential boardwalkentertainment area, artificial beaches, picnicspots, barbecues, grassy terraces, and forevents such as small concerts and an outdoorcinema or screenings of sporting events.Elements such as a performance stage andentertainment pavilions could be constructed ina way that makes them appear to float on thelake. Although the Master Plan envisages thestrip of land between the Swan River and thelake being revegetated to create a shadyand attractive riparian environment,the Plan also envisages the establishment ofa series of discreet picnic lawns within thewoodland adjacent to the Riverand the lake.

Boardwalk

The Boardwalk, with views westwards

across the lake and the River, could createan outstanding setting for cafs, bars andrestaurants. The height of the main plaza aroundthe stadium provides an opportunity underthe plaza deck to create food and beverageoutlets opening out with al fresco dining onto apedestrian route along the boardwalk.

Beaches

Opportunities for two picnic beaches are locatedon the banks of the lake. The southern beachfaces northwest towards the possible floatingperformance stage, whilst the western beachand an adjacent adventure playground faceeast towards the stadium and away from thesea breeze. At their simplest, the beaches maybe sandy areas of shoreline raised above thewater level to create the impression of a beach.However, dependent upon site and budgetaryconstraints, the southern portion of the lake andthe beaches has the potential to be developedto the standard of an outdoor swimming pool asat Southbank in Brisbane.

4 Rail Station

The location and design of the upgradedBelmont Park station has been determined by

the technical requirements of rail track geometryand anticipated pedestrian flows.

The existing Belmont Park station will needto be significantly expanded to cater for theforecast 28,000 stadium patrons estimated touse this station. The Master Plan is based on arequirement for up to three platforms and six railtracks, as determined by the Public TransportAuthority. Access to the station will be providedat both the north and the south ends of theplatforms to enable a high throughput of patronsand to reduce the size of potential crowding atthe station entrances after a stadium event.

5 Rail Forecourts

To accommodate the demand for station accessafter a full-capacity event, a large forecourt willbe located outside each station entrance. Thetwo forecourts will also be linked by a pedestrianroute under Victoria Park Drive to enable bettercrowd management and provide an alternativeroute to either station entrance. The northernforecourt, at approximately 12,500m2, will alsoprovide a strong sense of arrival to the stadiumfor train patrons. Other than major events, theforecourt has the capacity to double as a festivespace and accommodate smaller public events.


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The Sports Precinct Plan identifies a marginallysmaller 9,000m2forecourt at the southern endof the new Belmont station to accommodate the

anticipated crowd waiting to enter the stationafter a full-capacity event. The southern stationfor

ecourt is expected to be accessible via apedestrian bridge over Victoria Park Drive, anda pedestrian pathway under Victoria Park Drivelinking it to the northern station forecourt.

6 Railway Track Realignment

The Sports Precinct Plan reflects the latestPublic Transport Authority track concept design.This shows the existing railway track realignedto accommodate additional tracks and thenecessary switching between lines to operate

event trains. The realignment of the existingtracks southwards between the GoongoongupBridge and Victoria Park Drive will also enablefuture widening of the westbound on-rampsfrom Victoria Park Drive to the GrahamFarmer Freeway.

7 Bus Hub and Plaza

Located immediately to the south of thestadium, the street based bus-hub will be thearrival/departure point for special event servicesto suburbs not otherwise well-serviced by rail.The bus hub will have approximately 20 busstands for event services accommodatingapproximately 120 buses.

The location of the bus hub south of the stadiumseparates bus patrons from train patrons andpedestrians walking towards the bridge toEast Perth. The Sports Precinct Plan illustratesthat the direct flow of patrons to the bus hubis achieved, with access to buses only on thenorthern side of the street to minimise conflictbetween pedestrian and bus movement, whilstthe southern side will provide layover space forbuses waiting to access the stands.

As a street-based facility, the bus infrastructure

is very cost effective and can be used as astandard street outside of event days. Duringnon-event days, the bus hub will be publiclyaccessible by vehicle and offers on-streetparking for visitors to the sports precinct. Onevent days, vehicle access to the bus hub willneed to be restricted to buses only.

Located immediately to the north of the bushub is the bus plaza, a space of approximately6,800m2that provides a holding area for thequeues of passengers waiting to catch asuburban event bus. The Sports Precinct Planshows the plaza sized to accommodate the

expected 8,200 bus patrons, however thisarea will require suitable design to providelandscaping and shade/shelter for bus patrons.

8 Boulevard Loop

The Sports Precinct Plan includes a boulevard

loop that can function as an external accessroad for service, maintenance and emergencyvehicles around the stadium, and can provideaccess to the internal service ring road withinthe stadium structure.

A carriageway width of approximately 6mis envisaged for the boulevard loop, enablingthis to become a wide and efficient pedestrianroute around the stadium on event day. Vehicleaccess to the boulevard loop will need to berestricted on event day to maintain pedestrianpriority around the precinct.

9 Northern Parkland

The grassed area to the north of the stadium,of approximately 27,000m2, is expectedto perform a number of roles. It might be usedas a kick-about area on match days beforeand after games, and it could function as acommunity playing field on non-event days.The area might be required for temporarystorage, logistics and ancillary equipmentassociated with major concerts, and providesfor a back of house area during major eventsin the stadium (for outside broadcast vehicles,

media, security, staff, temporary catering andother essential event services).

This space also has the potential for informalparking of 400 to 700 vehicles although thiswould compromise its use for pre-game kick-about activities and back of house functions.Any parking on this site would be subject tothe same traffic management regime applicableto vehicles in the stadium, with early arrivalsand delayed departures. The creation of thisspace would require some form of groundimprovement works to enable vehicle access.

The additional open space to the east

of the northern parkland, of approximately8,800m2, may be required as a site for servicinginfrastructure, with the potential to incorporatewater sensitive urban design solutions toaccommodate any required drainage.


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10 Victoria Park Drive Upgrades

The proposed new Belmont rail station and

associated additional tracks will necessitatemodifications to the existing Victoria Park Drive.The existing Victoria Park Drive bridge overthe railway will need to be extended to spanthe enlarged rail infrastructure as well as thepedestrian link between the northernand southern station forecourts.

The alignment of Victoria Park Drive will remainlargely unchanged, although the extension of thebridge to span the upgraded station increasesthe existing road height, requiring integration vialandscaping and path treatments at the interfaceto the Stadium.

11 Pedestrian Bridges East Perth andVictoria Park Drive

The new Swan River pedestrian bridge willprovide a direct pedestrian connection to thestadium from East Perth. A range of optionshave been considered for this bridge, as outlinedabove in the Transport section.

The Sports Precinct plan identifies the preferredbridge alignment, with the bridge landing on theBurswood Peninsula adjacent to the existing golfcourse club house, which enables an extensionover the bus hub to connect directly with the

main plaza of the stadium. The stadiums plazaheight is expected to be around 9.5m abovehe Swan river level, and the bridge deck will beable to tie into this level to allow a direct flow ofpatrons from the plaza onto the bridge.

The preferred landing point in East Perth is justsouth of Nile Street. It is envisaged that thebridge will provide the option of a ramp and/or steps to connect with the river foreshoreor Nile Street respectively, allowing patrons towalk to the Claisebrook or Riverside precincts,walk to nearby car parks or take the specialevent shuttle bus to the Perth central business

district. The improved cycle/pedestrian networkopportunities, linking with the existing network,also promotes opportunities for activating thesports precinct on non-game days.

As the bridge will be a prominent feature ofthe sports precinct, the river and the City, itsstatus needs to be recognised in the quality ofit design. Accordingly, the design of the bridgeis being developed by the Public TransportAuthority with the aim of minimising intrusionsin the river, retaining access to the navigationalchannel and providing adequate clearance fromthe river.

A pedestrian bridge over Victoria Park Drive,connecting the stadium plaza with the southernentry to Belmont Park rail station, is required

to manage around 14,000 patrons moving tothe southern entry of this station. Separationof pedestrians and vehicles at this location iscrucial in maintaining pedestrian safety andenabling efficient bus/access egress from thesports precinct.

12 Golf Course Club House

The existing club house, and its car park, is auseful piece of built infrastructure to support thesports precinct. The club house, close to the newPerth Stadium with elevated views of the River, isideally placed to find a new role as a supporting

hospitality venue within the sports precinct.The golf course car park, south of the bus hub,is well placed to accommodate taxis, ACRODparking and drop-off traffic on event dayswithout interfering with bus operations.To minimise conflict with buses, pedestrianaccess from the golf course car park to thestadium would be via the Swan River bridgeextension over the bus hub.

13 State Tennis Centre

The State Tennis Centre can continue to operatein its current location. Minor modifications

may be required however in association withproposed rail track works, with these beingdeveloped by the Public Transport Authority.

14 Southern Nine Golf Course

The short term Sport Precinct Plan which isto guide development until 2018 shows thatthe southern nine portion of the BurswoodGolf Course is not generally affected by thedevelopment of the sports precinct over thenorthern portion of the golf course. However,this area will be affected by the BurswoodEntertainment Complex development proposal

announced on 1 August 2012, with 5.8 haof land in the southern portion of the golf courseto be utilised for the hotel development.

In the medium to longer term, the southernnine golf course land provides opportunities foruse as a parkland for sporting, recreational andentertainment uses as well as creating strongerlinkages between the stadium and BurswoodEntertainment Complex.


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15 Belmont Park Footbridge

The existing footbridge between the Belmont

Racecourse and the golf course, crossing therail and road corridors will need to be extended(or reconstructed) as the realignment of therailway tracks will leave the south-western endof the bridge in the middle of the rail reserve,without a southern connection. The footbridgeis of limited value to the stadium project; itsprincipal function will be to provide access to theBelmont Park station for race-goers and futureBelmont Park residents.

16 Pedestrian and Cycle Pathsand Landscaping

The existing shared path along the banks ofthe Swan River will need to be retained (orreconstructed where ground improvements arerequired) as part of the extensive pedestrian andcycle network around the sports precinct andthe Burswood Peninsula.

The intent of the Master Plan is to establishattractive natural parkland along the bankof the Swan River, incorporating extensivelandscaping and planting that recognise localenvironmental conditions. Commonwealth andState requirements for foreshore rehabilitationand environmental offsets may have to be

incorporated into the landscape design.

In addition to the environmental benefits,additional planting should provide a shadyenvironment for picnicking, walking, cycling,

and other park activities. The vegetationshould also provide a cultural reference to theRivers pre-settlement history as a significantenvironmental corridor.

The realignment of the railway provides theopportunity to establish a direct cycle routebetween the Windan Bridge and Burswood viathe upgraded Belmont Park Station, avoidingthe Victoria Park Drive/Graham Farmer Freewayinterchange. The path provides an important linkin what will be an extensive cycle and pedestriannetwork around the sports precinct and theBurswood Peninsula as a whole.

Notethat this plan has incorporated theBurswood Entertainment Complex hoteldevelopment proposal (in the southern portionof the golf course site) that was announcedon 1 August 2012.


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The new Perth StadiumArtists Impression


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Sports Precinct Plan

Medium/Long Term

The medium/long term developmentopportunities within the Master Planinclude a structured precinct over thesouthern portion of the golf course toaccommodate a range of future sports,recreation and entertainment uses,ranging from open spaces to built form.This represents a valuable and uniqueopportunity to create a major area fordistrict and regional sporting activities.

Development of the southern portionof the sports precinct could facilitateimproved pedestrian connections to theBurswood Entertainment Complex, withassociated opportunities for the Casino toorientate towards that southern portion.

The key elements of the Medium toLong Term Sports Precinct Plan areshown in Figure 9.These elements areoutlined below.

Future Sport and RecreationOpportunity

The structure of the southern park couldcreate areas of land that can readilyaccommodate a range of future sports,recreation and entertainment usesin open spaces and built structures.This represents a valuable and uniqueopportunity to create a major area fordistrict and regional sporting activities andrecognises the increasing demand for

recreational space, sensitivities of adjoiningresidents, ground instability and associatedcost of major built form solutions.

A network of park roads would providea legible structure to the precinct andenable convenient public access andon-street parking to all parts of the park(similar to Kings Park).

Urban Development

As the precinct matures, other commercial

entertainment uses could develop aroundthe stadium and waterfront boardwalk.However, the substantial entertainmentand retail facilities in neighbouring existingand planned developments, includingapproximately 310,000m2commercial,retail or mixed use within approximately1.5km, could significantly delay any suchgrowth within the Master Plan area.The sports precinct should aim to supportand complement, rather than compete

with, these surrounding developments.

Additional future development may enablethe opportunity for more permanentinfrastructure to be built around thestadium to help activate the precinctoutside of event days, as well asproviding increased daily patronagefor the public transport system.

Burswood Promenade

Connections to the BurswoodEntertainment Complex could bestrengthened via a clear and directpedestrian network, augmented withsculptures, caf pavilions, playgrounds,water features and other infrastructureto create a water front experience. Thiswould enhance the potential of theEntertainment Complex to offer food andbeverage services to stadium patronsbefore and after an event.

Burswood Entertainment PrecinctThe Master Plan reflects an expandedBurswood Entertainment Complex, withopportunities to orientate northwards andestablish a new front door to the parklandand the new Perth Stadium beyond. Giventhe proximity to the adjacent lake, suchan expansion might also incorporate aboardwalk environment for al fresco diningwith water and City views.


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Figure 9: Sports Precinct Plan Medium/Long Term


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Pedestrian Connection for ExistingLocal Residents

There is an opportunity to establish adirect pedestrian connection between theexisting Peninsula residential developmentand the southern park, providing localresidents with improved access to theriver, the stadium and East Perth.

5.8 Implementation Strategy

An implementation strategy has beendeveloped to identify the processes and

timeframes to be considered in deliveringthe project, recognising the sites legalstatus, underlying ground conditionsand future management and operationsassociated with the Sports Precinct andthe new Perth Stadium.

The three phases of the project(pre-construction site works, stadiumconstruction and post-constructionmanagement of the Sports Precinctand new Perth Stadium) are incorporated

into the implementation strategyas follows:

Pre-construction site works: retain theAgreement Act in place to undertakepre-construction site works, subjectto approval of the Burswood ParkBoard. Environmental and AboriginalHeritage approvals are a pre-requisitefor commencement of site works.

Stadium construction: requires that the

Metropolitan Region Scheme is revivedas Parks and Recreation, the SportsPrecinct is excised from the AgreementAct and that a new C Class CrownReserve sports precinct is createdand vested in the Minister for Worksduring construction. A ManagementPlan for the Sports Precinct is tobe prepared and determined bythe Western Australian PlanningCommission to guide development

of the sports precinct.

Post-construction: a number ofoptions have been considered for

the future management of the SportsPrecinct accommodating the newPerth Stadium. These include theuse of existing organisations or thecreation of a new managementbody. The power to lease/licencewould be conferred upon the chosenmanagement body, thus providingflexibility in determining the futureoperations of the stadium and/orsports precinct. This includes the

ability for the management body tooperate the stadium and/or the sportsprecinct or to outsource stadiumoperations to a third party undera lease or licence arrangement.This is discussed further in Chapter 9.

A suite of management plans willbe developed to guide the variouselements of the project includingconstruction management plans,environmental management plans,

landscape management plans andtraffic management plans. The detaileddesign of the new Perth Stadium, theSports Precinct and its associatedinfrastructure will inform this process.


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6.1 Background

At this point in the planning process

there is no formal design of the stadium.The focus in the Project Definition Plan

has been to determine all of the elementsof the stadium project (scope) and howthey are to work and relate to other areas(function). This critical information forms thefunctional brief that will be provided tothe tenderers for the delivery of the stadium(the procurement process is outlined inChapter 7) as part of a comprehensiveproject brief. The key aspects of this briefare outlined below.

The scope and function were determinedin a number of ways by:

Establishing the requirements forthe stadium as to what it is expectedto achieve and how it is expectedto be used.

Reviewing existing and plannedstadiums to identify features that

perform well and benchmarkaccordingly. While a numberof Australian, American andEuropean stadia were used, EtihadStadium in Melbourne was the keyreference stadium.

Extensive consultation withstakeholders, particularly sportingcodes as future users of the new PerthStadium, including the Joint FootballWorking Group (which comprises the

WA Football Commission, AFL andWest Coast Eagles and FremantleFootball Clubs), and cricket, rugbyunion, rugby league and football.In addition, consultation wasundertaken with stadium operators(nationally and internationally),builders and designers.

Researching new and emergingtrends that will impact the futuredesign and operation of the stadium.

Meeting the competition andbroadcast standards of sportingcodes in order to achieve requiredaccreditations and reference tointernational guidelines, such as the

Guide to Safety at Sports Groundsknown as the Green Guide

(United Kingdom Department forCulture, Media and Sport).

Applying the fan-first approachto planning the new Perth Stadium.

6.2 Functional Requirements

The functional requirements of the newPerth Stadium that have been developedin accordance with the Projects generalobjectives are to:

Improve access and opportunities forall Western Australians to experiencea range of national and internationalsporting events and other significantevents. This has evolved into a fan-first philosophy which is one of thenew Perth Stadiums key aspirations.

Provide a facility that is efficient,functional, distinctive and clearlyidentifiable as the new Perth Stadium

that will also reflect the growth ofprofessional sport in Western Australia.

Provide a facility that ensuresa whole-of-life approach to themanagement, operations andmaintenance of the facility.

Develop a multi-use 60,000 seatcompetition stadium for a range ofuses, including hosting the AustralianFootball League (primarily), cricket,

rugby union, rugby league, soccer andentertainment events such as concerts.

Create a stadium that can allow forfuture expansion to 70,000, or more.

Provide a facility that will achieve astructural life of at least 50 years.

Provide a stadium with the field ofplay orientation that minimises shadeeffects on the grass playing surfaceand provides maximum shade

protection to spectators.

Provide a seating bowl aroundthe field of play to maximise theatmosphere and locate patrons asclose as possible to the action.

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6.3 Key Design Trends

An analysis into emerging stadium trends

occurred, with the findings discussedat a series of workshops with keystakeholders, including governmentagencies and sporting codes at a Stateand national level. These workshopscovered a range of topics, which aresummarised in the following sections.

The trends analysis and workshopshave highlighted the need to ensure that

the new Perth Stadium is flexible andadaptable over its 50 year life span.In summary, the key findings include:

Enhancing the game day experienceand the non-event day activity andrevenue generation by the activationof the new Perth Stadium externalplaza and the precinct.

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Providing a wide mix of premiumhospitality products to suit all price

points, including new productsthat enhance the spectator/athleteinteraction such as field clubs.

Incorporating future proofingmeasures within the designin recognition of the rapidand continuous developmentof technology.

Using technology to improve theefficiency and effectiveness of venue

operations and management in areasof communication, security, sales andstock management. As an example,electronic signage and lighting hasbeen used in stadia with multipleusers to tailor the branding of retailareas to reflect the users, sponsors,team colours and brand.


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Key Design Trends International

Stadia have increasingly been used in

the redevelopment of underutilised cityenvirons to create new pockets of activity,as demonstrated with the O2 Arena inLondon and the London 2012 OlympicStadium.

The use of stadia has also evolvedbeyond the setting for just a sportingcompetition to a complex facility capableof providing a broader entertainmentexperience. This marked increase in

expectation from the patron around allaspects of the stadium experience isdriving new commercial opportunities andinnovation in stadia design.

Commercial opportunities are a criticalcomponent of the operational planningand business model of stadia and mustbe built into the facilitys design. This isparticularly true of the range of hospitalityand premium products offered.

The desire to create a superior experiencefor the fan continues to drive developmentsin stadia design and new revenuegenerating opportunities. They include:

Branding a stadium to reflect theethos (often referred to as the soul)of a team and create a sense ofbelonging for the teams supporters.

Activating the internal and surroundingareas to make the experience lastlonger than the event itself.

Providing opportunities that cannotoccur anywhere except at thestadium. This is often achievedthrough the use of technology(screens), providing qualityexperiences (variety of food andbeverage, a range of premiumproduct opportunities) and access tomoney can buy experiences.

This approach needs to apply toall events held at the stadium andis achieved through flexibility andadaptability to accommodate multipletenants and future changes in events.

Key Design Trends Stadium

Technology and Future Proofing

There have been significant advancesin portable technology since 2007.The evolution of applications andaccess to data on portable devices hasled to an increase in opportunities toengage spectators at sporting events.Contemporary stadia endeavour touse technology to enhance the fansexperience from engagement andcommunication prior to arrival at thestadium, to state of the art technologiesthat improve efficiencies for spectators(for example, in the delivery of services)and stadium operations. Althoughthere are clear benefits arising fromsuch technology, the costs and rapidlyevolving nature of this technology willcontinue to pose planning challengesfor project budgets.

In this regard, the preferred approachis to provide the physical space for the

infrastructure rather than try to pre-emptthe associated technical infrastructurethat will evolve through the design anddelivery phase. Ways in which technologyhas evolved in modern stadia include:

Use of video boards replacingtraditional static signage.

Use of lighting to give a stadiumvibrancy and to create an enhancedatmosphere.

Creation of engaging content for videoproduction and broadcasting to beused on stadium screens as well asportable technology (smart phonesand tablets).

Integration of the systems anddocumentation (in electronic andmodel form) from design phasethrough to operation to assist facilitymanagers and operators.

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It is noted that in addition to the provisionof physical space, the new Perth Stadium

cost plan includes a reasonable provisionfor the backbone network required tofuture proof the new Perth Stadium

for technological changes.

Key Design Trends Premium

Product

Traditionally, stadia have provided alimited range of products, mainly cateringfor the higher end spectator and thegeneral admission spectator with limited

choice in between. Corporate or high endspectator products generally compriseda mix of corporate boxes and diningrooms, and were far superior to theamenity provided as part of the generaladmission ticket. Stadium operators andteams have increasingly sought to fill thisgap with a range of products that enablededicated fans to access an affordablepremium product.

As part of the diversity of these productsthere is also the opportunity to increasethe accessibility of the players to the fanswith new products such as field clubs.

Key Design Trends

Environmental Sustainable Design

(ESD)

A number of key regional facilities wereevaluated in the development of anappropriate approach to EnvironmentalSustainable Design for the new PerthStadium. The ANZ Stadium constructedfor the Sydney Olympics leads theintegration of ESD within its designthrough a number of approaches,including the use of recycled materials,passive ventilation, lighting, waterharvesting and an advanced wastemanagement system. This has resultedin less energy and water consumptionin the construction and operationof the stadium.

In 2011, Metricon Stadium advancedon ANZ Stadium with the introduction of

photovoltaic cells to generate 20% of thestadiums energy consumption, advancesin water management a

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