- New community park now the home of the East Fremantle Football Club and other sports
- The facility is a major hub for sports, leisure and recreation
- Project was a WA Government election commitment
Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility this week.
The redevelopment of the oval was a State Government election commitment and includes a redeveloped football oval and floodlighting, a new synthetic bowling green, unisex change rooms, a dog exercise area, a skate zone, community gardens, a commercial gym, caf, bar, kitchen and function rooms.
With $26 million in State Government funding, the $34 million facility is now an integrated community and sporting precinct. Apart from being the home for the East Fremantle Football Club, East Fremantle Bowling Club and East Fremantle Croquet Club, the park also features half-court basketball, and an all-abilities nature play space.
Additional Government funding of $340,000 will assist the Sharks with relocation and fit-out costs, including a new video scoreboard, signage and some temporary game day infrastructure.
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"I would like to give a warm welcome to the East Fremantle Football Club on their return to their spiritual home in Moss Street. The players will soon be training and playing there and enjoy new modern facilities that will not just benefit the club, but also other sporting groups and the wider community.
"After a three-year absence, Sharks' fans will be delighted to see their team play once again at their original home ground in the 2025 season.
"I commend both the Sharks club and local council for finalising negotiations over lease and licence agreements so that footy can now return to East Fremantle in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that will be a valuable asset for the local community.
"The East Fremantle Community Park is a space to keep everyone of all ages and abilities active, healthy, and connected."
Comments attributed to Bicton MLA Lisa O'Malley:
"I'm absolutely delighted to see this magnificent facility open to the public and home to the East Fremantle Football Club.
"This was one of my major election commitments in 2021 and it is just fantastic to see the community loving the open access and the shared use facilities."
