Warwick Stadium nets $16 million commitment from WA Labor

It will be nothing but net for Warwick Stadium and the local basketball community under a re-elected WA Labor Government, with $16 million committed towards a major $26 million upgrade.
  • Re-elected Cook Labor Government will deliver $16 million towards Warwick Stadium upgrade
  • Stadium to become the new home of the Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx
  • Project plans include three additional courts, physiotherapy facilities, gymnasium, player facilities, function space, plus improvements to existing facilities
  • Reflects WA Labor’s commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure and local facilities

It will be nothing but net for Warwick Stadium and the local basketball community under a re-elected WA Labor Government, with $16 million committed towards a major $26 million upgrade.

The funding will support the Stadium’s major redevelopment, with new facilities including three additional courts, physiotherapy facilities, gymnasium, wellness centre, coaches’ offices, function space and other features.

The redevelopment will also include upgrades to existing facilities, such as changerooms, public toilets, umpire changerooms, community space, lifts and stairs.

Once complete, the project and three new community courts will allow for an additional 800 kids to play at Warwick Stadium and help to increase the basketball development pathways for talented players.

It will also provide a new dedicated home to the Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx, with the teams to relocate to Warwick Stadium and operate both their headquarters and basketball academy at the one location.

This WA Labor contribution will allow Warwick Stadium to seek additional funding support from third parties, including private entities and other levels of government.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“Basketball has grown to become one of the biggest sports in Western Australia with massive participation rates, particularly among our young people."

“Warwick has long been a key hub for basketball and this major upgrade will cater for the growing demand, while improving development pathways and become the home of our Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx."

“Under a re-elected WA Labor Government that I lead, we will always invest in the things that matter and do what’s right for our local communities.”

Comments attributed to Kingsley MLA Jessica Stojkovski:

“Warwick Stadium is the beating heart of our basketball community here in the northern suburbs and is packed full of players and families on any given weeknight or weekend."

“This is an incredible redevelopment that will not only allow us to keep expanding and catering for more players, but also become the new home for our Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx which is huge for our local community and opens up so many opportunities."

"As well as delivering so much benefit to our local community, this investment will ensure high quality facilities for male and female high-performance basketball."

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