The City's response to PerthNow about Tempest Park, 8.4.26
Question: What upgrades are currently being looked at (changerooms, benches, new playground?)
Answer: Elements up for consideration include upgraded clubroom facilities, with three visions available for public comment, installation of a permanent electronic scoreboard, an additional cricket net, a new playground, upgraded pathways, and the potential to formalise extra parking. A project to improve Tempest Park is open for public comment at the City’s public consultation portal Comment on Cockburn until 4pm Thursday 23 April.
Question: Are there any projected costs for this?
Answer: While high level indicative costs have been identified for budget planning processes, project cost estimates will be established during the detailed design process.
Question: Has the council been consulting with groups that regularly use the space such as the football club and cricket club?
Answer: City Officers have actively consulted with both Phoenix Cricket Club and Coolbellup Amateur Football Club throughout the planning process to help inform and guide venue provisions.
Engagement has included regular discussions regarding current and future usage requirements, seasonal needs, and operational considerations such as training capacity, match-day requirements, and supporting infrastructure.
Question: How/why was Tempest Park identified for improvements by the city?
Answer: Tempest Park is well-loved by the community and has served Coolbellup for many decades, fostering connection and providing a meeting place for neighbours and friends. Over time, the community and our sporting clubs have grown but community infrastructure at Tempest Park has largely remained unchanged.
Tempest Park was first identified for improvements in the City of Cockburn’s Community, Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan 2018 – 2033 and recognised as an active proposal in the current Community Infrastructure Plan 2024-2041, with the City recognising the need for upgrades to the clubroom facilities, to meet contemporary requirements for welcoming and inclusive facilities.
Question: Once the public consultations are complete, what would the next stages be?
Answer: Feedback from the community will be presented to Council for consideration along with a recommendation. If endorsed by Council, the project will progress to the next stage of detailed design.
Question: When could the improvements begin and what timeframe would it roughly take?
Answer: Project delivery will be subject to Council’s annual budget allocation process.
Question: Is the city planning or doing anything else to meet community needs for maximising play fields/recreation reserves to match the population?
Answer: The City’s Community Infrastructure Plan 2024–2041 guides future facility upgrades and redevelopments across its recreation network.
Each upgrade and redevelopment presents an opportunity to maximise the capacity and functionality of playing fields and reserves.
This includes improvements such as enhanced lighting to extend hours of use, reconfiguration of playing surfaces and supporting infrastructure to accommodate increased participation.
The City also considers population growth, changing participation trends, and emerging sports when planning projects, ensuring facilities are fit-for-purpose and meet current and future community needs.