- Cook Government to provide $3.8 million for stadium upgrades at Sullivan Logistics Stadium, formerly known as Leederville Oval
- Works include new playing surface and broadcast standard lighting
- Venue will be able to host AFL and AFLW games
The Cook Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.
Formerly known as Leederville Oval, the stadium is a premier football ground and home to the East Perth and Subiaco Football Clubs.
The proposed upgrades to turf and lighting will deliver a Tier 2 venue able to host both AFL and AFLW games.
Stage one of the project will include:
- installation of a new playing surface;
- new irrigation;
- replacement of goal posts, in-ground sleeves and the boundary fence;
- installation of above-ground dugouts; and
- installation of synthetic grass on the western boundary.
Stage two will see the installation of 1,000 lux broadcast floodlighting and a transformer upgrade, meaning WAFL and WAFLW matches can be played at night, providing more fixture options for the 2025 season.
Other contributions for the project have been secured from the West Australian Football Commission, the AFL, and the East Perth and Subiaco Football Clubs.
The tender process is underway by the City of Vincent with construction expected to begin in October and works are estimated to be completed in March 2025.
As stated by Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti:
"We're really proud to be supporting these important upgrades to Leederville Oval, which will not only benefit our WAFL teams that play here, but the sport more broadly.
"With the new turf and improvements to lighting, the venue will now be elevated to a Tier 2 level, which importantly means it will be able to host AFL and AFLW games.
"This announcement continues our Government's strong legacy in supporting local and grassroots sport in our community, as we recently completed upgrades to HBF Stadium for basketball and awarded grants as part of our legacy program for women's football, which will help with infrastructure upgrades at each of the Women's National Premier League team clubs."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"We've already seen the potential of this venue with the 2022 WAFL Grand Final attracting a record crowd of more than 16,000 people to Leederville Oval.
"This redevelopment project will provide much needed turf and lighting improvements to the home ground of the East Perth and Subiaco Football Clubs.
"It will also be exciting to see the venue able to attract AFL and AFLW games and further cement our State's growing reputation as a premier sporting event destination."
As stated by Perth MLA John Carey:
"These major redevelopment works at the iconic Leederville Oval will revitalise the ageing precinct and ensure that sporting and football fans can enjoy the area for generations to come.
"Our Government continues to drive and deliver investment in amenities for the Leederville precinct and community."
