The City of Wanneroo is one of the fastest and largest growing local government areas in WA and indeed the Nation. Most of the growth is occurring in the northern coastal growth corridor (which includes the suburbs of Alkimos, Eglington, Yanchep and Two Rocks) with Perth’s next major Strategic Centre at Yanchep currently under development.

There are currently 39,969 residents living in the northern coastal corridor. By 2046 the population in these suburbs is forecast to increase to more than 169,000.

Based on these population figures, one active regional open space facility is currently required in the corridor. Over the next 20 years, two additional regional open space venues will be needed. By 2070, it is envisaged that up to seven facilities will be necessary.

The Alkimos area is experiencing rapid growth, and there is currently no active Regional Open Space from Tamala Park to Two Rocks. The only active regional open spaces located in the North-West Sub-Region are in Kingsway and Joondalup. Over 1.5 million people frequent these two venues every year, about 4,100 patrons per day. This number could potentially increase to 6,300 by 2036 (as population growth continues and if no additional facilities are provided). Both venues are currently close to maximum capacity and will not cater for this increase.

The City has conducted several studies and completed several documents indicating the requirements for and within the Regional Open Space. These include the North Coast Growth Corridor Community Facilities Plan, and the Alkimos Open Spaces Master Plan Needs Assessment.

Through preliminary needs investigation, the City of Wanneroo has identified an urgent need for a regional-level open space in the Northern Corridor of the City – specifically the suburb of Alkimos. Alkimos is one of the states fasted growing suburbs, with an anticipated population growth of more than 420% by 2046. The current open space provision will soon be grossly inadequate for the community’s needs given the strong and consistent population growth.

Construction of regional level sporting facilities, buildings and amenities at the 42 ha Alkimos Regional Open Space to include:

• 4 x baseball / softball diamonds
• 24 x netball courts
• 8 x tennis courts
• 7 x rectangular fields (soccer / rugby)
• 2 x junior rectangular fields
• 3 x hockey fields (including 1 synthetic)
• 5 x sport pavilions
• 2 x playgrounds
• 1 x community purpose site
• 2 x dog exercise areas
• Consideration for elite sporting facility provision

• Enhanced social inclusion and cohesion in this new community;
• Improved liveability of this rapidly growing outer metropolitan population;
• Encouraging physical activity, enhanced mental and physical health and wellbeing and reducing stress;
• Environmental benefits of providing shade and cooling, contributing to stormwater management and urban heat abatement; and
• Economic benefits, including increased regional event attraction. Parks and active open spaces are a major drawcard for recreation and tourism and significant sources of employment for local communities. Events and competition days attract participants and spectators beyond the district and this has significant flow on economic benefits.

• State and Federal Government contribution of $68m to deliver the $94m Alkimos Regional Open Space as per the Master Plan (City of Wanneroo contribution of $26m)
• State Government to acquire land for Yanchep Regional Open Space and East Wanneroo Regional Open Space