A re-elected McGowan Labor Government will provide $2.5 million towards the upgrade of community and sporting facilities at Heathridge Park to better meet community and sporting needs.

The package will deliver a boost for women’s sport, with a $520,000 investment into a new public amenity toilet block near the netball courts and hockey ground to cater for the thousands who play netball, hockey and other sports at the facility throughout the year.

A re-elected McGowan Labor Government will deliver $253,335 fund sporting groups across the Joondalup electorate.

Recipients include:

• Joondalup Kinross Cricket Club to receive $80,000 for improved lighting
  at its home ground;
• Joondalup Sports Club to receive $50,000 for a kitchen extension;
• Joondalup Sports Association to receive $27,685 to build a new playground.
• Joondalup Wolves Basketball Association to receive $30,000 to purchase
  a dedicated vehicle;
• Joondalup Giants Rugby League Club Inc.to receive $15,000 for sports and training equipment, of which $5,000 will go to its Women’s League Tag;
• West Perth Women's Football Club to receive $11,000 for sports and
  training equipment;
• Arena Swim Club to receive $6,000 for training and education equipment;
• Ocean Ridge Tennis to receive $5,150 for a stringing machine, ball machine and court maintenance equipment;
• Edgewater Woodvale Footy Club to receive $5,000 for training and
  competition equipment;
• Joondalup Little Athletics to receive $5,000 for training equipment;
• Joondalup Lakers Hockey to receive $5,000 for training kits and bags;
• Joondalup Brothers Rugby Union Football Club to receive $5,000 towards
  training equipment;
• Joondalup Lakers Basketball to receive $5,000 for sportswear and trophies; and
• Joondalup Netball Association to receive $3,500 for two flagpoles and a new flag.

Comments attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:

“Grassroots sport is at the heart of our communities, and it brings benefits to everyone involved.

“With around 3000 athletes playing sport or participating in recreational activities at Heathridge Park Clubrooms, I know this will be a welcome announcement. These facilities are the second oldest community facilities in the City of Joondalup. A McGowan Labor Government will invest $2.5 million towards the upgrade of the clubrooms and ensure women and girls have access to top-quality facilities.

“I am so proud to be able to deliver for our local groups.”  

Comments attributed to Burns Beach MLA Mark Folkard:

“The McGowan Labor Government is committed to the development of sustainable infrastructure across the state.

“The funding for Joondalup Kinross Cricket will allow the club to train later in the evening, giving members more flexibility.”

Comments attributed to Kingsley MLA Jessica Stojkovski:

“Local sport plays a key role helping locals keep healthy, active and connected with their community.

“Supporting local community groups has been a priority of mine since I was first elected in 2017, so I am delighted to be able to support Edgewater Woodvale Junior Football Club with new equipment.”