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A large crane installing lighting towers at the Esperance Tennis Club

Shining a new light on Esperance Tennis Club

Sep 8, 2026
New sustainable LED floodlights have been installed at Esperance Tennis Club thanks to a $41,243 contribution from the State Government through the Club Night Lights Program.
Flood lights lighting up the Glen Huon Reserve while people train on the pitch.

Upgrades to shine a new light on Glen Huon Reserve 🔦

Sep 2, 2026
Glen Huon Reserve in the Shire of Dardanup is shining brighter, with the installation of four new 200 lux light towers now complete.
An aerial view of the Bunbury's community courts project

Game on as Bunbury's community courts project breaks ground 🪏

Sep 2, 2026
Ground has officially been broken on Bunbury's new community courts project, marking the start of construction for this landmark project set to transform sport and recreation across the South West.
The new club rooms and facilities at Hartfield Park

New sporting facilities now complete at Hartfield Park

Aug 25, 2026
Upgrades at the City of Kalamunda's Hartfield Park Sporting Complex are complete, supported by a $620,000 State Government Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) grants and $80,000 in election commitments.
The construction at keirnan Park showing the steel framework of a large building

Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct passes halfway mark

Aug 21, 2026
Construction of Stage One of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct has reached the halfway milestone, marking significant progress on one of the largest community sporting infrastructure projects in Perth's south-east.
the newly constructed State Squash Centre building in Belmont WA

Upgraded State Squash Centre unveiled ahead of World Championships

Aug 5, 2026
Western Australia's squash community is ready to welcome teams from around the world to its new home, with the redeveloped WA State Squash Centre officially open thanks to a $2.45 million investment.
5 people in high vis vests on a construction site

Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

Jul 28, 2026
Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative delivering for community

Jun 30, 2026
The PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative is delivering for community sport and recreation, with 432 infrastructure assets completed across Western Australia in its first year.
Wide angle view of the Kwinana Loop trail with storm clouds in the sky,

Work underway on $3.5 million Kwinana Loop Trail upgrade 🥾🚵

Jun 24, 2026
Upgrades to the Kwinana Loop Trail have officially begun, with the project set to improve connectivity and accessibility across the popular bushland trail network.
An aerial view of the Byford pump track

Byford ready to ride with upgraded facilities 🚴🛹

Apr 16, 2026
The new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park now complete and ready for the community.
An aerial view of tennis courts at Montrose Park

Montrose Park upgrades serve up better community tennis facilities

Mar 26, 2026
Girrawheen's local sporting clubs and community members are set to benefit from upgraded facilities at Montrose Park, with the redevelopment of the Montrose Park Amenities Building now complete. 🎾

Poynter Primary is flying thanks to Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

Mar 4, 2026
Poynter Primary School has teed off on an era of fun and fitness by opening a disc golf course throughout its grounds.
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