Perth Park is a sports and entertainment precinct under construction in the Burswood area of Perth, Western Australia. The precinct comprises a multi-use track, a 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre, a multi-use event and indoor sports building, a hospitality venue, and landscaped parkland. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
History In June 2024 the Cook government announced its support to build a street circuit around the Burswood area of Perth, Western Australia.WA Government declares support for Perth street race Supercars Championship 16 June 2024 The venue is proposed to replace Wanneroo Raceway as the venue for the Perth Super Sprint.Perth set for street racing event at Burswood Park in 2026 as part of new world-class motor event The West Australian 16 June 2024 Originally proposed to hold a round of the 2026 Supercars Championship, it is now proposed to be the first round of the 2028 season.Supercars back Perth Park street race Supercars Championship 23 November 2025Track map revealed for Perth Street Race Auto Action 24 November 2025Perth street circuit set to launch 2028 season V8 Sleuth 17 April 2026
The proposed street circuit was an issue during the 2025 Western Australian state election, in which the Cook government retained office.Potential motorsport facility in Burswood Park becomes unlikely WA election issue days out from poll ABC News 5 March 2025 The Town of Victoria Park has opposed the proposal with the mayor claiming the government planned to move the Perth Motorplex from Kwinana, but has been dismissed several times.Mayor’s wild theory about Perth Supercars street race Speedcafe 26 February 2025Controversial Burswood Park racetrack zooms ahead as Premier defies local mayor’s opposition PerthNow 10 March 2025 A new name for the precinct – Perth Park – along with design plans were announced in November 2025.
The project is expected to be completed in 2027 and cost $218 million. Site establishment works began in February 2026. In May 2026 a consortium of Seymour Whyte, Civmec and Aurecon was awarded a contract to build the park.Perth Park on track as major construction contract awarded Minister for Sport & Recreation 15 May 2026
Planned features Multi-use track – A 12-turn track for an annual street circuit motorsport event and cycling, running, triathlon and parasport events. The track will be built to FIA Grade 3 certification. Outdoor amphitheatre – 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre for concerts and events Multi-use building – A multi-use event, function and meeting facility which includes two indoor courts tailored for disability sport such as basketball, badminton, rugby and tennis. The ground floor of the building will be adapted into pit facilities during the annual motorsport event. Hospitality venue – A separate hospitality venue Landscaped parkland – Park space for large-scale festivals and year-round community use. Includes an urban forest in the south-east of Perth Park.
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