Frank Drago soccer redevelopment funding approved by council
The City of Bayswater has committed $5 million in its 2025/26 budget towards stage one of the redevelopment of the Frank Drago soccer precinct.
At the city's council meeting in April council members voted in support of the funding commitment following a feasibility study and concept plan.
An additional $5m has been secured through a State Government election commitment.
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The design was created through community consultation and aims to enhance the reserve for sporting and wider community use.
A total of 449 stakeholders completed the survey in 2024.
A number of residents submitted deputations against committing ratepayers' money to the project and raised concerns regarding the potential loss of public open space.
Deputy mayor Elli Petersen-Pik proposed an amendment that council is to provide a commitment that the public open space will not be affected by this project.
Cr Nat Latter then asked to add a limb to ensure that the funding gap will be sourced externally and this was adopted by council.
The city will continue to advocate for additional external funding to deliver the completion of stage one, and plans to source additional funding through the Federal and State governments.
The project will commence in two stages.
Stage one of the project has an estimated cost of $18.8m and stage two $14.4m. Aerial shot of redevelopment areas. Credit: City of Bayswater
Stage one includes a new FIFA-compliant main pitch with LED floodlighting, a 250-seat grandstand with wheelchair spaces, a two-storey pavilion, upgraded changerooms and amenities, a commercial kitchen, kiosk, gym, administration offices, a 220-person function space and improvements to landscaping, parking and an all-abilities play area. Main pitch and pavilion concept plan. Credit: fjg
Stage two involves the rebuild of the second pitch and the addition of a five-a-side synthetic turf pitch.
Mayor of Bayswater Filomena Piffaretti said the redevelopment would replace ageing infrastructure and deliver modern, multipurpose facilities for use by Bayswater sporting clubs and the community.
'Frank Drago Reserve is one of our most popular sporting and recreational spaces,' she said.
'This upgrade will significantly improve the functionality and accessibility of the precinct for all users.
'It will support growing participation in soccer, particularly among women and girls, and give Bayswater City Soccer Club the infrastructure they need to meet National Premier League standards.'
Design work for stage one will commence in July and construction is scheduled to start in 2026/27.
Stage two is planned for 2030 and is subject to funding.
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