Project overview
The Kevin Richards Memorial Oval (KRMO) Master Plan was endorsed by Council at the October 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting.
The Master Plan as adopted by council is proposed to be a seven year staged delivery and includes:
- Stage 1a - New play space, northern car park and design of a change room and club room facility
- Stage 1b - Construction of a change room and club room facility
- Stage 2 - Playing field sport lighting upgrade
- Stage 3 - Existing pavilion refurbishment
- Stage 4 - Multipurpose courts
- Stage 5 - Expansion of the existing southern carpark, supply of a serviced lot for Men’s Shed, relocation of cricket net and a second play space
Stage 1a is now complete.
Project cost
Total budget: $13.9 million
$1,600,000 - City of Karratha 2020-21 budget
$525,000 - Lotterywest
$375,000 - Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
$776,211 – Cash in lieu of public open space funds
The total cost for Stage 1a: $325,000
Budget
$13,900,000
Timeline
Construction forms part of the overarching KRMO Master Plan
June, 2021
Council accepts tender for detailed design
June, 2020
Concept plan accepted by Council
November, 2019