Frank Drago Soccer Precinct Redevelopment Planning

BACKGROUND

Frank Drago Reserve is classified as district level public open space located in Bayswater. It is home to the Bayswater City Soccer Club (BCSC), Bayswater Tennis Club, Bayswater Bowling and Recreation Club and the Bayswater Croquet Club.

This project focusses on planning for the possible redevelopment of soccer precinct only. While taking into consideration its relationship with the larger reserve and the existing clubs and amenities located within it.

In April 2024, Council resolved to award a tender for an interim preliminary finding report for the Frank Drago Soccer Precinct Redevelopment. In July 2024, Council resolved to progress with stages two and three as per the awarded tender. Stage two and three includes:

  • A feasibility study
  • Development of concept design and cost estimates
  • Stakeholder and community consultation
  • Development of a business plan including development of commercial opportunities based on chosen location
  • Preparation of a funding document
  • A formal funding approach

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Community engagement has now closed. The Community Consultation outcome summary can be found in the Documents section of this page.

WHAT'S NEXT

The full stakeholder engagement outcomes will be incorporated into the final report and concept master plan. The report is scheduled to be presented to Council in December 2024, following this it will be presented to funding bodies to make this potential redevelopment possible.

BACKGROUND

Frank Drago Reserve is classified as district level public open space located in Bayswater. It is home to the Bayswater City Soccer Club (BCSC), Bayswater Tennis Club, Bayswater Bowling and Recreation Club and the Bayswater Croquet Club.

This project focusses on planning for the possible redevelopment of soccer precinct only. While taking into consideration its relationship with the larger reserve and the existing clubs and amenities located within it.

In April 2024, Council resolved to award a tender for an interim preliminary finding report for the Frank Drago Soccer Precinct Redevelopment. In July 2024, Council resolved to progress with stages two and three as per the awarded tender. Stage two and three includes:

  • A feasibility study
  • Development of concept design and cost estimates
  • Stakeholder and community consultation
  • Development of a business plan including development of commercial opportunities based on chosen location
  • Preparation of a funding document
  • A formal funding approach

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Community engagement has now closed. The Community Consultation outcome summary can be found in the Documents section of this page.

WHAT'S NEXT

The full stakeholder engagement outcomes will be incorporated into the final report and concept master plan. The report is scheduled to be presented to Council in December 2024, following this it will be presented to funding bodies to make this potential redevelopment possible.

Page last updated: 05 Nov 2024, 02:39 PM