Savills Australia Appointed to Lead State Equestrian Centre Infrastructure Upgrade Business Case

Equestrian WA is proud to announce that Savills Australia has been selected to lead the development of the State Equestrian Centre (SEC) Infrastructure Upgrade Business Case. After a competitive process involving many strong proposals, Savills has emerged as the ideal partner to shape the future of this iconic facility. 

Savills Australia brings extensive experience in delivering high-quality business and financial planning for large-scale infrastructure projects. Their appointment marks a significant step toward securing the SEC’s long-term sustainability and enhancing its reputation as a top quality venue. 

Equestrian WA CEO, Zac Acott, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, stating:

"We are thrilled to be working with Savills Australia on this critical business case. Their expertise will help us unlock the full potential of the State Equestrian Centre. This collaboration promises an exciting future for our prestigious facility - the heart of equestrian sport in Western Australia"

Leading the business case for Savills Australia, Gavin Speak, Director said, “we are excited to have been appointed to prepare the Business Case for WA's premier equestrian facility - the State Equestrian Centre (SEC). We look forward to working with the team at Equestrian WA, its members, and stakeholders including the State Government, to assist in planning the future for the SEC to align with the future needs of equestrian sports in Western Australia”.

The consultant team includes active equestrian riders and equestrian and business case experts with experience planning and managing venues including the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre and Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in Tamworth.

The team includes:

• Business Case and Property Specialists: Savills Australia https://www.savills.com.au/services/property-consultancy/property-advisory.aspx
• Equestrian Architecture Specialists: Luke Jones Architects https://lukejonesarchitects.com.au/
• Industry Specialists: Mike Jones (Eventful Answers Australia) and Simon Haire (Xypher Sport + Leisure) https://xypher.com.au/
• Cost planners: Slattery https://slattery.com.au/
• Program specialists: TBH https://tbhconsultancy.com/
• Traditional custodian and engagement specialists: Moodjar led by Len Collard and Lisa Collard https://www.moodjar.com.au/

The State Equestrian Centre, located in Brigadoon, has been the heart of equestrian sport in Western Australia since 1985. With its rich history and vital role in supporting a variety of equestrian disciplines, the facility’s upgrade is necessary to meet the evolving needs of the sport, both now and into the future.

The aim is to have the final business case developed by April 2025, with recommendations presented to the Minister of Sport for consideration; providing a clear roadmap for the redevelopment and future success of the SEC.

The SEC Infrastructure Upgrade Business Case is part of Equestrian WA’s broader vision to ensure the centre remains a high-performance facility that supports riders, hosts prestigious events, and meets modern standards. The work led by Savills Australia will lay the foundation for future government and private sector investment in the centre's redevelopment.

We warmly welcome Savills Australia to the Western Australian equestrian community and look forward to a successful partnership as we shape the future of this beloved facility.

EWA would like to thank the WA State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries for their support in funding this business case.