Published 30 August 2023, updated 01 May 2024
Forrest Park Pavilion to be replaced with modern, unisex changing facilities and an upgraded power supply. The current facility is in poor repair and reaching the end of life, no longer providing for modern sports.
Project timeline
- Start
- 28/07/2023
- Council endorses Budget 2021-22 - preliminary works for project
- 28/07/2022
- State Government announces funding support for project - $650,000
- 11/02/2022
- City engages local building company Smith Constructions to undertake the design and construction
- 01/05/2023
- Completion
- Est. 30/06/2023
The project will see the demolition of the existing, aged clubrooms at Forrest Park to be replaced with a facility set to include four new changerooms, a function room, kitchen and bar, public toilets, umpire rooms, medical room, storage area and a veranda.
Future planned works will also include carpark upgrades, to be completed by the City.
The City has been working closely with Marist Cricket Club and Bunbury Dynamos Soccer Club for this invaluable project including throughout the design phase.
In line with the City’s Corporate Business Plan and sustainability aspirations, the pavilion will incorporate sustainable design, be totally electric and will utilise renewable energy sources.
This project is exciting for Bunbury because it will provide a high standard facility for two of Bunbury’s long-standing sporting clubs, increase capacity for training and player and coaching development, and enhance spectator experience.
It will also increase participation in sport, especially for females and people living with disability by providing an accessible facility.
This project is jointly funded by a $4 million contribution from the City, $650,000 from major supporter the State Government, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and $50,000 from the Western Australian Cricket Association.