Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
The Western Australian government is backing the project with a $3.3 million investment, including a $2 million state election commitment and $1.3 million through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.
The new pavilion, being delivered by the City of Kalamunda, will strengthen Scott Reserve’s role as a key sporting precinct and help grow participation in local sport.
Once complete, the facility will provide a new home for the High Wycombe Cricket Club, High Wycombe Junior Football Club, and High Wycombe Amateur Football Club.
The facility will feature inclusive change rooms, a kitchen, office facilities, and flexible social spaces, along with a shared club storage shed to support day-to-day operations.
The state government is also providing $150,000 across the three local sporting clubs to support the fit-out of the new clubrooms.
The delivery of the project will ensure Scott Reserve continues to meet the needs of High Wycombe’s growing community by providing accessible, contemporary facilities that encourage participation in sport and recreation by people of all ages and abilities.
It forms part of the WA government’s PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative, which is driving investment in quality community sport and recreation infrastructure across Western Australia.
Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti said the project reflected the government’s commitment to supporting community sport in growing suburbs.
“This project is about providing High Wycombe’s growing community the quality sporting facilities they need to thrive,” she said.
“Our local clubs are supported by hundreds of dedicated players, volunteers, and families, and this new pavilion will provide a modern, inclusive home that can be enjoyed for many years to come.”
Saffioti said the investment was part of a broader push to expand access to sport and recreation infrastructure across the state.
“Through PlayOn WA, we’re continuing to invest in community sporting infrastructure that helps more Western Australians get active, stay connected, and build stronger local communities,” she said.
“Our investment in projects like Scott Reserve ensures facilities keep pace with growing participation while creating welcoming spaces that everyone can enjoy.”
The three clubs set to call the new pavilion home have long been fixtures of the High Wycombe community, with growing membership numbers placing increasing pressure on ageing infrastructure at the reserve.
The new facility is designed to address that pressure directly, offering contemporary amenities that can accommodate current club numbers as well as future growth in participation.
With construction now underway, the project marks a significant step forward for sport in High Wycombe, positioning Scott Reserve as one of the area’s premier community sporting precincts.
The pavilion forms part of a wider rollout of PlayOn WA-funded projects being delivered across Western Australia, as the state government continues to invest in facilities that support participation in sport at the grassroots level.
Once completed, the pavilion is expected to become a focal point for the local community, hosting not only sporting fixtures but also broader social and community events throughout the year.
