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The building site of the Gwynne Park Pavilion

Gwynne Park pavilion construction gets underway in Armadale

Oct 9, 2026
Construction is now underway for a major redevelopment of the Gwynne Park Pavilion, delivering modern facilities for one of Armadale's most important sporting precincts.
The speedway racing track seen from the ground level.

Kalgoorlie International Speedway upgrades get $400,000 boost

Oct 6, 2026
The State Government is delivering an additional $400,000 to drive safety upgrades at the Kalgoorlie International Speedway.
The first aid facility on site.

State Government delivers first aid facilities for grassroots motorsport

Sep 29, 2026
Grassroots motorsport clubs across Western Australia are set to benefit from improved first aid facilities, with the first upgrade now complete at the Midwest Kart Club in Geraldton.
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 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.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

Aug 4, 2026
The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.
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.
Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

Jul 16, 2026
Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.
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.
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