Development application for Nos. 208 Kent Street, Bentley
Published on Thursday, 9 January 2025 at 1:50:28 PM
The Town of Victoria Park has received a development application for the above from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. The value of the development is estimated to be $108.8 million.
The proposed development includes :
- Demolition of the main Perth Hockey Stadium (PHS) building and pitch known as PHS pitch 1.
- Retention of one existing pitch (currently known as PHS pitch 2) and the adjacent grandstand building.
- The construction of three new pitches, to make a total of four pitches (two to international standard).
- Construction of a new three storey building including : stadium seating for approximately 1000 people; facilities for Hockey Australia’s High Performance Program; change rooms and facilities/spaces for club and community competitions and events; kitchen, bar and function spaces.
- Construction of a new two storey building accommodating a new indoor centre (with 2 indoor courts), administration spaces and meeting rooms.
- Construction of a new north-south road (Karrak Drive) connecting Hayman Road to University Boulevard.
- Removal of a portion of the existing parking area, with 60 new car bays supplemented by existing parking to the west of Karrak Drive.
- Tree removal with new landscaping and tree planting.
- Ancillary buildings and structures including floodlights, sheds, water tanks etc.
Further information including plans and documents are accessible here
https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/consultations/development-applications/208-kent-street-bentley
In accordance with the Town’s Local Planning Policy 37 – “Community Consultation on Planning Proposals” the Town of Victoria Park is inviting you to provide comments on the proposal.
The decision-maker for this development application is the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) with the Town’s role being to assess the application and provide the WAPC with a recommendation.