Upgraded sports facilities for local clubs –
election commitment delivered
On Saturday 29 June 2019, Premier Mark McGowan officially opened the redeveloped
Joondalup Sports Club.
The club, located next to the HBF Arena in Joondalup, has been extended to include
two new unisex change rooms, a meeting room, office space, storage area, drink
fountains, match office and fencing.
Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton and Burns Beach MLA Mark Folkard strongly advocated
for the upgrades and secured a grant of $750,000 as part of the Local Projects, Local
Jobs initiative.
The Joondalup Sports Club is home to a number of local sporting groups, including
the Joondalup Netball Association, Joondalup Brothers Rugby Union Football Club,
Joondalup Lakers Hockey Club, Joondalup Little Athletics and Joondalup
XTR (triathlon).
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
“Grassroots sport is where every athlete gets their start - whether they end
up in the green and gold or playing social sport on weekends - and we are
committed to providing top-class facilities throughout Western Australia.”
Comments attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
“Joondalup is a growing area and it’s important we continue to deliver the
infrastructure and services that our local groups need.”
Comments attributed to Burns Beach MLA Mark Folkard:
“As an ex-rugby player, I know how important sport is to our local community.
It brings people together and helps build camaraderie.”