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WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next Sam Kerr

Oct 27, 2023
Sam Kerr Football Centre named at community football festival to mark the facility’s official opening after a $50.8 million dollar infrastructure project managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), jointly funded by the WA and Australian Governments.

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State funding lights up local bowlo

Perth bowls enthusiasts can celebrate greater access to Mount Lawley Bowling Club facilities, with the official opening of the club's new greens and lighting upgrades today.
A crane lifting a restored balcony on His Majesty's Theatre

Uplifting experience for His Majesty's Theatre

The restoration of His Majesty’s Theatre reached another key stage on Saturday 23 April, with the installation of the first level of the iconic Perth landmark’s balconies to their original state.
A computer drawn masterplan

State Government commits additional $5 million to support East Fremantle Oval redevelopment

The East Fremantle Oval redevelopment will proceed as planned thanks to a further $5 million contribution from the State Government.
Empty seats at Perth Concert Hall, Western Australia

Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment

WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's iconic Perth Concert Hall.
Artist impression of the State Football Centre showing players in the foreground and the building in the background

Main works contract awarded for State Football Centre project

The main works contract for the new State Football Centre in Queens Park has been awarded to Broad Construction, with works scheduled to begin this month.
A group of people, including kids, holding shovels in an empty patch of dirt

Work begins on $5.9 million youth hub for Ellenbrook kids

A sod turning today has marked the start of construction on a $5.9 million purpose-built youth centre to support young people in Ellenbrook.
Flood lights on an oval

Grants light up the sporting night

More people will be able to play sport well into the night thanks to the latest round of funding in the Club Night Lights Program (CNLP).
A tennis court and ball

Funding supports community by helping sport

21 projects have received funding in the latest round of grants from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
HBF Stadium view from the front

New facility to spring WA’s divers onto the world stage

The State Government has started building a new dryland dive centre at HBF Stadium that will help athletes hone their craft to give them the best chance at Commonwealth and Olympic success.
Aerial photo of the Spinnaker precinct

Special new memories for those at Ern Halliday camp

Going on camp holds so many special memories — and now there’s another reason for those memories to be great.
Artists impression of the upgraded WACA Ground

Howzat! WACA upgrades underway with demolition of Inverarity Stand

Work is well underway on the WACA Ground Improvement Project, with the iconic Inverarity Stand demolished to make way for the future aquatic centre.
Teenagers at tennis clinic

Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities

The State Government has awarded nearly $900,000 to more than 20 local governments and community organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.
Three people standing in front of a plaque for the opening of the Spinnaker precinct at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp.

Historic camp re-opens following $3.7 million refurbishment

The State Government has delivered its $3.7 million WA Recovery Plan revitalisation project of the Ern Halliday Recreation Camp in Perth's northern suburbs.
Artist impression of the rooftop venue with the city skyline

New Art Gallery of WA rooftop venue set to open with stunning views

The State Government's $10 million project to transform the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) rooftop is complete, with the 500-capacity multipurpose arts space and bar now Perth's biggest rooftop venue.
Exterior view of the changerooms

New gender neutral changerooms level playing field for women’s sport in Exmouth

The Exmouth Recreation Centre's new gender-neutral changerooms were officially opened today, with Sport and Recreation Minister Tony Buti in town to mark the occasion.
Stock image of a basketball on a court. Getty Images.

Geraldton Basketball Stadium election commitment in the basket

A $4.5 million upgrade to Geraldton Basketball Stadium is getting underway following the delivery of a State Government election commitment towards the project.

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