Wotton Reserve in Embleton is set to become home to a new state-of-the-art integrated sporting facility and mixed-use development comprising residential housing and businesses.
This announcement follows Council’s decision to publicly advertise its intent to dispose of the land surrounding the pitches at Wotton Reserve to Pelligra Group to develop a new home for Perth Glory’s A-League Women Squad and Academy, along with a mixed-use development comprising residential housing and businesses.
City of Bayswater Mayor Filomena Piffaretti said she was excited about the proposal presented.
“The delivery of a brand-new integrated sports facility that accommodates current users of the site, retains the much-loved Bayswater Skate Park and enables the City to retain ownership of public pitches is an excellent opportunity for our community,” she said.
“We are really excited about the benefits this proposal offers and I am keen to hear what our community thinks before Council makes its final decision.
“The redevelopment of Wotton Reserve into a high-quality, mixed-use development, boasting residential, commercial and sporting uses could benefit our community in many ways.
“New businesses and residential accommodation would activate the area, breathing new life into the location.
“The construction of a new 1,000-seat stadium and replacement of ageing infrastructure would be a win for both fans and community clubs, with playing fields remaining available for the community when not in use by Perth Glory.
“Wotton Reserve is perfectly positioned next to the newly constructed Morley Train Station, which would make it easy for fans to attend Perth Glory games.
“This development would capitalise on the State Government’s investment in METRONET through its construction of Morley Train Station.”
The area was earmarked for higher density under the City’s own Morley Train Station Precinct Plan and was also recently announced as one of the State Government’s 10 station precincts identified for future residential and mixed-use development.
“Redevelopment of Wotton Reserve would be consistent with the City’s ongoing support of the State Government’s plan to increase density around train stations.
“This proposal would be a catalyst for future growth in the area and deliver critical housing supply to the area, with 208 planned new apartments.”