Club house and community facility design unveiled

The City of Fremantle has revealed the latest designs for a new club house and community facility servicing the Fremantle Public Golf Course and Booyeembara Park.

The new building will replace the old club house and community facility that have been demolished to accommodate the upgrade of High Street by Main Roads WA.

This week Fremantle Council approved an amended schematic design report for the new building and authorised City officers to progress with detailed design of the facility.

The design incorporates feedback received during an extensive community engagement process, including consultation with golf course users, the Friends of Booyeembara Park group and the local community.

The project takes the form of two separate buildings - the golf club house to the north and the community centre to the south – linked by a common roof. A café in the middle will serve golfers, community centre users and visitors to Boo Park.

The design employs radial curves to maximise access and views to the golf course and Boo Park, with entry into the buildings through series of curved pathways.

Upgraded parking has been included along Montreal Street, and an increased number of disabled bays and a drop off point have been included in the off-street parking close to the building.

The parking along Montreal Street will include traffic calming measures as well as extra-long bays and a path connecting to the facility.

The design will be further refined during the detailed design phase, with the tender for construction expected to be advertised in mid-2021.

Fremantle Council endorsed the concept of having a co-located club house and community facility in October last year.

The project is being funded through a contribution from Main Roads, with the City of Fremantle responsible for the design and delivery of the required works.

Last night the council voted to request an increased budget allocation of up to $450,000 be included as part of the 2021/22 budget process to accommodate an increase in the size of the community space and to add more flexibility to the building.

Main Roads is also funding the reconfiguration and upgrade of the golf course.

The revamped course is expected to reopen in May 2021, however there may be an opportunity to re-open the driving range earlier.

The new club house and community facility is due for completion in early 2022.