'The Wesley spirit transcends generations. Our By daring & by doing mindset bonds us - once a Wesleyan, always a Wesleyan.'
GREG BROWN (82-86), Past President of Old Wesley Collegians' Association
The culture of sports at Wesley is second to none.
Built along Swan Street and connecting into the current gymnasium, The Centenary Building Project, is a cutting-edge sports and community precinct that will benefit every Wesley student who attends our great College.
This daring initiative will feature:
Capacity to host College-wide events (we have seats for 1,800 guests!)
Four multi-sport courts
High-performance sports facility
The ‘Link Building’ (illustration above) will include:
A reception space for College events
State-of-the-art classrooms
Teaching kitchen for hands on learning
Suites dedicated to Health Care Professionals (Allied Health)Â
Plans are also underway to rebuild Wesley College’s much-loved pool, continuing the legacy of a facility that has supported our community for more than 60 years.
The new Aquatic Precinct will feature a 50-metre pool and a full-size international water polo pool, supported by new filtration systems, tiered seating, shade sails, and new landscaping.
Because of you, the Centenary Building Project will benefit all Wesley students in many ways.
Immense pride
Wesley’s new sport and community will provide students with an inspiring environment to train, play and socialise. This striking and innovative building will be a source of great pride for our community when hosting PSA fixtures and hosting visiting teams.
Celebrate together!
For the first time in recent history, the whole College will be able come together to for important celebrations, performances, and assemblies – rain, hail or shine. The space will be able to seat at least 1,800 people.
A Campus Icon
Facing Swan Street, the Centenary Building Project will become a prominent campus landmark, creating a lasting and distinctive impression.
Cutting-edge learning spaces
The inspiring and innovative new learning spaces are essential so that our staff are able to extend and elevate programs and offerings to students. The Centenary Building project includes an array of new teaching spaces that will support students into the next century. There’s even a teaching kitchen!
Experts at the ready
Included in this project are rooms for allied health professionals (eg. GP,psychologist, physiotherapy), providing convenience for Wesley students, staff, and the local community.
Trailblazing collaborations
Providing staff and students the opportunity to collaborate with universities’ Sport Science faculties. Students will be exposed to trailblazing research and initiatives in the fields of advanced strength, conditioning, analytics, injury management and rehabilitation.
Blanckensee transformation
The College’s current gymnasium will undergo a conversion into an innovative athletic development area focused on high-performance training and development.
Aquatic Precinct
The new Aquatic Precinct will feature a 50-metre pool and a full-size international water polo pool, supported by new filtration systems, tiered seating, shade sails, and new landscaping. It will be a bright, open space designed for both competition and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
This project is part of an ongoing master plan to upgrade College facilities. The plan has seen enhancements to buildings as we anticipate and adapt to the changing needs of our students. The College’s current gymnasium has served the Wesley community well since opening in 1987. However, the College’s requirements have changed dramatically, and the facilities no longer serve student or community needs.
Notably, it will address the current lack of an undercover area for whole-College assemblies and other community events while giving students access to a multi-purpose and high-performance sports precinct.
The College’s existing pool has brought people together for over 60 years – from Watkins Southside swimmers to families across South Perth. That won’t change. Whether you’re training for the Olympics or cooling off on a summer afternoon, the new pool will be for everyone.
Phase 1 – Multi-Sports Courts and Link Building (opening Term 3 2026)
Construction is underway, with work over 50% complete:
Four indoor multi-sports courts
Outdoor tennis courts
A whole-College gathering space (seating for 1,800 people)
Five new classrooms
Staff offices for Health, Physical Education and Sport
Event and reception centre
Teaching kitchen, prep kitchen and cool rooms
OWCA Hall of Excellence
Change rooms
Phase 2 – High Performance Centre and Aquatic Precinct (opening mid-2027)
Renovations to the existing Blanckensee Physical Education Centre (Sports Club/gym) are underway. This phase includes:
Conversion of the existing gym into a high-performance athletic development facility
Spaces for allied health services (such as physiotherapy and GPs)
An Aquatic Precinct featuring a 50-metre pool and a full-size international water polo pool
We’re glad you asked – it’s going to be GOOD!
Four multi-sports indoor courts
Outdoor tennis courts
Space to gather as a whole College (seating for 1,800 people)
Classrooms (five are being added in total)
Teaching kitchen
Prep kitchen
Cool rooms
High performance sports facility
Staff offices (Health, Physical Education and Sports)
OWCA Hall of Excellence
Event and reception centre
Change rooms
50-metre pool
Full-size international water polo pool
This project is part of the ongoing building program at the College to ensure facilities are upgraded and maintained. This is part of the Wesley College Masterplan and is funded in partnership with the College Endowment Fund and through community philanthropic support. The Wesley College P&F have committed $350,000 over the coming three years towards teaching kitchen facilities. The Old Wesley Collegians’ Association (OWCA) is contributing $400,000 to create the OWCA Hall of Excellence, to celebrate and honour Wesley’s alumni.
If you’re considering supporting The Centenary Building Project, please call +61 (08) 9368 8127 for a confidential conversation.
