Legislative Council

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Burswood Park motorplex

524. Hon Phil Twiss to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:

Given the significant community concerns raised by residents of East Perth, Claisebrook and surrounding areas, as well as the Town of Victoria Park council, regarding the proposed $217.5 million motorsport street circuit at Burswood Park, can the minister provide information on the following.

(1) What specific consultation processes were undertaken with local residents and the Town of Victoria Park prior to the announcement of the Burswood Park street circuit proposal in 2024?

(2) Will the government commit to releasing a comprehensive report detailing the scope, methods and outcomes of all residential consultations conducted to date?

Hon Samantha Rowe replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.

(1)–(2) I refer the member to Legislative Council question without notice 191.