MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: $2 million to be invested in planning for a new indoor sporting facility by the State Government. 

Perth Reds Volleyball Association is delighted to welcome the announcement made by the Cook State Government for a $2 million investment toward planning for a new indoor sporting facility in Perth’s inner southern suburbs.

Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon. David Templeman MLA made the announcement at Como Secondary College this morning, marking an important first step toward the development of a new indoor stadium in Perth’s inner south.

The decision to provide funding towards planning for a new facility follows a strong advocacy campaign by local members of Parliament, including Member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley, Member for South Perth Geoff Baker and Member for Belmont Cassie Rowe, who were all present at today’s announcement. 

The new facility is proposed to be located in Perth’s inner southern corridor and funding will go towards assessing various sites and design options, including the number of courts and other features.

Together: Perth Reds Volleyball Association members joined with Perth Basketball Association (Redbacks) members at Como Secondary for the announcement with Minister for Sport David Templeman, Member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley, Member for South Perth Geoff Baker and Member for Belmont Cassie Rowe. 

Perth Reds Volleyball Association President Anthony Meo welcomed the exciting development and expressed his thanks to all supporters and advocates of a new indoor facility in Perth’s inner southern suburbs.

“Today’s announcement of a significant $2 million investment by the Cook State Government for planning for a new indoor sporting facility is outstanding news for the members of our Association and the members of the wider WA indoor sporting community,” Meo said. 

“This is an incredible moment on our journey to find a home for our Association and unite our Perth Reds community.”

“We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our patrons in Member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley and Member for South Perth Geoff Baker, for their unwavering support and advocacy in finding the Perth Reds Volleyball Association a dedicated home and we thank our members and supporters for their incredible enthusiasm, efforts and hard work in advocating for this much needed facility that included their incredible efforts to support the e-Petition for a new indoor stadium earlier this year,” Meo added.

Perth Reds Volleyball Association looks forward to continuing to work together to achieve a great outcome for our Association, our sport and the wider community. 

Goal in one for southern suburbs indoor sporting facility: www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Goal-in-one-for-southern-suburbs-indoor-sporting-facility-20241108