Beale Park Upgrades

Beale Park is one of Cockburn’s major soccer facilities and plays an important role in growing community sport. The site is home to the Cockburn City Soccer Club, who has outgrown the current amenities. Upgrades are needed to keep up with the community’s growing needs.

The City commenced planning in 2018 for a $9.15M site upgrade. The budget includes a $1 million grant from the State Government. To design the upgrades, the City engaged with community and key stakeholders between 2018 and 2021.

What upgrades are proposed?
The proposed park upgrades will support the needs of sporting users and the wider community, and will include:

• Additional car parking;
• Improved access and egress;
• A new multi-purpose sporting and community facility;
• Re-orientation of sporting fields;
• Accessible toilets; and
• Lighting upgrades.

What our community said

• Prior to draft design development, feedback was sought on the playground, public artwork, and park furniture. Key findings included:
  • Preference for a nature themed playground and public artwork.
  • Mixed views on the playground’s location, however, many agree that fencing and shade are important.
  • Preference for BBQs, picnic settings and drinking fountains. 
  • Carnaby’s Cockatoos have been sighted at the park, which indicates a potential for roosting sites.
• A draft design was developed, guided by community feedback, trees surveys, Carnaby's Black Cockatoo habitat assessment, project budget and site constraints.
• Community feedback was sought on the draft design as part of a third and final round of consultation. Most respondents said they believe the plan meets their needs, and the needs of the wider community who use Beale Park.
• Where feasible, additional suggestions will be considered in the detailed design process.

Community consultation on the design is now complete. The City thanks community members and key stakeholders for helping to shape the future of Beale Park.

Next Steps
In response to feedback from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE), the City is re-scoping the project with revised designs that strike a balance between infrastructure needs and environmental considerations. These updated plans ensure the needs of the Cockburn City Soccer Club and other stakeholders are met.

The City aims to seek Council endorsement in February 2025 to proceed with advertising the tender. Subject to the Council's decision, budget approval, and tender submissions, construction is expected to begin in late 2025, with the goal of completing the project in time for the 2027 soccer season.
 
For more information about the project and its community consultation please visit Comment on Cockburn webpage