Thoughts wanted on potential hockey home

The City of Nedlands wishes to understand the level of community support for the project.

Originating from the 1930s, the Westside Wolves Hockey Club caters for people of all ages in the western suburbs and has more than 1,700 members – but no permanent home.

At the same time, the facilities will still be available for other community groups and other various community activities.

This consultation will assist with the decision-making process on whether to approve a period for the hockey club to further investigate and develop a detailed proposal and business plan.

The club has developed a concept plan for permanent hockey facilities, including a synthetic pitch, parking and clubrooms, and has been working with the City of Nedlands to find a suitable venue.

For this proposal to proceed, any future arrangements need to be negotiated with the existing clubs and organisations that currently use the oval including the Western Suburbs and Swanbourne Cricket Clubs, Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club, UWA Nedlands Football Club, Claremont Jets and Mt Claremont Primary School.

There may also be potential impacts on people who use the oval for passive recreation such as walking and exercising dogs.

Ultimately, the City's wants to know if this is the right thing for the community.

This engagement project closes 5pm on 19 November 2018 with the community engagement outcomes being reported to Council in December.