Design details of the new Perth Stadium that could host international cricket in Western Australia from 2018 have been unveiled.

According to the plans, the stadium would be a fully-enclosed bowl with five tiers of seating and more than 85 per cent of its proposed 60,000 seats covered; a far cry from the open, grassy picnic areas and 24,500 capacity of the WACA Ground.

The stadium would also feature a bronze façade, intended to reflect Western Australia’s geology, state-of-the-art technology and a wide range of ‘fans first’ facilities including two of the largest video screens in the country.

WA Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron revealed the design today, in the same week the Western Australia Cricket Association launched a review to determine options for the future of the WACA Ground.

The new stadium, adjacent to the WACA Ground across the Swan River, sets the bar high for spectator comfort, with more than 70 food and beverage outlets and integrated 4G wi-fi coverage.

However, the bowl design would negate any effect from the famous Fremantle Doctor for swing bowlers while the multi-purpose nature of the venue necessitates the use a drop-in pitch.

Across the Swan, the WACA's Future Development Strategy Committee, headed by Perth-based strategic marketing guru Michael Smith, will deliver its report by December with recommendations on the redevelopment and associated infrastructure at the WACA Ground, along with possible funding options.

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WACA Chairman Sam Gannon played down the prospect of Test cricket moving to the Perth Stadium, saying it was unlikely to be a financially viable option.

"Based on historical attendance data and examples of other venues around Australia, Test matches at the new Perth Stadium would not appear to be viable, notwithstanding the commercial terms for staging events at the new Perth Stadium are still unknown," said Gannon.

"During the past two years we have invested significant funds in facilities at the WACA Ground, but clearly we need to consider options that meet the current and future expectations of spectators and make watching cricket more enjoyable."

WA Premier Barnett also added that the Perth Stadium contract had come in $40m under budget. The budget for the entire project, including associated parklands and transport works, is $902.4m.