The Perth Street Circuit is a proposed

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around the Burswood area of

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History

In June 2024 the Cook government announced its support to build a

around the Burswood area of

. The venue is proposed to replace

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as the venue for the Perth Super Sprint. Originally proposed to hold a round of the

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, it is now proposed to host the opening round of the 2027 season. The proposed street circuit was an issue during the

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, in which the Cook government retained office. The

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has opposed the proposal with the mayor claiming the government planned to move the

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from Kwinana.Controversial Burswood Park racetrack zooms ahead as Premier defies local mayor’s opposition
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'' 10 March 2025

References

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