WACA Ground Improvement Project

WACA Ground Improvement Project

The WACA Ground Improvement Project will transform the Ground into a boutique sporting venue that maintains ICC Accreditation as an International Cricket Venue and complements Optus Stadium, with a permanent capacity of 10,000 that can be increased to 15,000 with a temporary overlay.


The Project will also allow the Ground to be utilised for multi-sport and event use and the design will reflect and incorporate the heritage and history of the WACA Ground.


The reinvigorated museum will not only honour the rich cricket, sporting and entertainment history of the Ground, it will also pay homage to the traditional owners of the land on which it sits. 


The WACA Ground Improvement Project will cater for the needs of the community and cricket now and into the future.


The Project will deliver:


  • An activated piazza space that can be enjoyed by the community year-round;
  • A reduced capacity Ground, with innovative shade solutions;
  • 10-lane indoor cricket and multi- sport facility, for use by elite, pathway players, the cricket community and the broader community;
  • Dedicated high performance facilities for elite players, including gym, change rooms and recovery facilities;
  • A public fitness facility;
  • Re-invigorated museum that honours the rich history of the Ground in the sport and entertainment industry and secures the WACA Ground’s place as a must-see tourist destination;
  • Retention of the WACA scoreboard;
  • Provision of new Program Delivery Centre for WACA employees;
  • Lecture theatre and multi-purpose meeting rooms, that will be made available for community use;
  • Resizing of the oval to accommodate Australian rules football matches and other sports;
  • A sports lighting upgrade;
  • Provision of space to provide for medical and sports science services currently lacking in the East Perth precinct;
  • Café; and
  • A new pavilion, including food and beverage outlets and a multi-purpose function room.


It is intended the new and refurbished facilities will be available for use by not only elite and emerging cricket talent, but also the wider community. 

  • Cricket

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