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The Western Australian Government has appointed Perth-based contractor R.J. Vincent and Co. to carry out the demolition of Subiaco Oval infrastructure, following a six-month public procurement process.

The works will remove the majority of the stadium infrastructure to make way for the future redevelopment of Subi East, sey to be one of Perth's most significant urban renewal projects.

The State heritage-listed entry gates will remain and be incorporated into the future development, while the Sandover Medal walk will be carefully removed for future relocation or reinterpretation.

The site’s rich sporting history will be further celebrated by the reinstatement of a playing surface for shared community and school use.

RJV will now commence off-site works, including the development of management plans in accordance with the approved development application conditions.

On-site works will start once the West Australian Football Commission and their sub-tenants, the West Coast Eagles, have vacated the site.

A community reference group is being formed as part of the demolition process to proactively identify and manage any opportunities and issues, and provide direct feedback to the Western Australian Government.

A community open day is proposed to take place prior to demolition to provide all Western Australians a chance to farewell the grandstands.

Western Australian Planning Minister Rita Saffioti stated “more than 100 years after the first game of football was played at Subi Oval, Subi East will see one of Perth’s favourite sporting grounds opened up for all to enjoy, including school students, local sports clubs and the community.

“The State Government is pleased to award this contract to a leading WA-owned company with over 60 years of experience. As a result, this activity will create a significant number of on-site jobs and a major flow-on of work through local contracts. 

“Subi East will rejuvenate 35.6 hectares of land into a thriving and connected inner-city hub, which leverages existing public transport infrastructure and delivers new homes based around a community open space.

“As demolition and subsequent development progresses over coming years, we will see the local economy bolstered by new residents and a school community.”

Images: The last AFL siren sounds at the Domain Stadium in 2017 (top, courtesy of Domain Stadium) and an artist’s impression of the concept for the Subi East redevelopment (below, courtesy of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority).

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