A new era has begun at one of Australia’s most iconic sporting venues.

The $189 million WACA Ground Improvement Project is now complete, reopening the gates to a revitalised precinct that blends more than 130 years of cricketing heritage with world‑class facilities designed for the future.

At the heart of the redevelopment is a state‑of‑the‑art High‑Performance Centre, featuring a 10‑lane indoor training facility and elite amenities. The precinct is further transformed by The Pavilion, a new aquatic and wellness destination complete with two waterslides, resort‑style pools, splash park, gymnasium and group fitness studios, making the WACA Ground one of Perth’s most unique sporting destinations.

Visitors can also enjoy Wirin, the onsite public café, while children explore the Lotterywest Karda Playspace, with a revitalised museum opening soon to the public honouring the stories and people that have shaped Australian cricket. Aboriginal cultural narratives have been respectfully embedded throughout the planning and design, ensuring the site’s heritage and significance are preserved.

Delivered in collaboration with WA Cricket, Cricket Australia, the Australian Government, Government of Western Australia and the City of Perth, with support from Lotterywest, this project is a powerful example of how sport, wellness and community can come together.

Project by the numbers:

– First shovel in the ground: 16 August 2023
– Concrete poured: Over 10,500m3
– Piles installed: More than 650
– Roofing: Over 7,500m2
– Reinforcement installed: Almost 2000 tonnes
– Total footprint of the project: 1200m2

A proud milestone for Perth and a precinct ready to be enjoyed by generations to come.