$2.6 million WA Labor commitment to light up Kalgoorlie playing fields

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $2.6 million to deliver lighting upgrades at three major sporting venues in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
  • Re-elected Cook Labor Government to fund improvements at key Kalgoorlie sporting venues
  • Lighting upgrades for Oasis Playing Field 2, Digger Daws Oval and Sir Richard Moore Oval
  • WA Labor committed to funding quality sporting infrastructure for regional communities

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $2.6 million to deliver lighting upgrades at three major sporting venues in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

The key improvements are part of WA Labor’s $186 million Sport and Recreation Infrastructure package, which will provide significant funding towards a range of community infrastructure projects right across the State.

Lighting infrastructure projects to be funded under a re-elected Cook Labor Government include:

  • $1.18 million for Oasis Playing Field 2;
  • $775,000 for Digger Daws Oval; and
  • $660,000 for Sir Richard Moore Oval.

These commitments build on the Cook Labor Government’s unprecedented investment in community sporting infrastructure to help more Western Australians play sport and stay connected within their local clubs, including through the expanded Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund.

Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:

“Sporting clubs are the lifeblood of our regional communities, keeping people connected, active and engaged."

“These lighting upgrades at three of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's top sporting venues will ensure they remain safe and accessible for community members to use – particularly for evening training, matches and events.”

Comments attributed to Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:

“Kalgoorlie-Boulder is lucky to have incredible local sporting clubs and WA Labor is committed to supporting them by funding the infrastructure they need."

“I’ve been speaking with the sporting groups that use these facilities about the poor standard of lighting for some time, so I’m very pleased to be able to make this commitment."

“These lighting improvements will help to ensure residents of Kalgoorlie-Boulder have access to quality and well-lit spaces day and night, whether they are on the sporting field or cheering on from the stands.”

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