Lotterywest grant for all-abilities playground at the WACA

January 31, 2024

Play / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Western Australia’s Lotteries Commission has released a $5.2 million grant to support the transformation of Perth’s WACA sports ground.

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook yesterday presented the Lotterywest grant that will help deliver all-abilities playground and enhanced art and signage to the Western Australian Cricket Association for the WACA Ground Improvement Project.

The Lotterywest funding will go towards an all-abilities playground, fit out of calming and sensory rooms, specialised accessible gym equipment, interpretation works for the museum and all-ability changing facilities, supporting people living with disability.

The grant will also fund art reflecting the social and Aboriginal cultural history of the area and braille and audio looping for signage in key areas of the WACA grounds.

Showcasing the heritage of the WACA ground is a key element of Lotterywest's support, such as the interpretative works to tell the story of the ground's social history.

Commenting on the funding, Premier Cook stated “we have an exciting vision for East Perth, and my Government is committed to ensuring people living, working and recreating in the city have the facilities they need.

"Lotterywest and the WACA are part of the fabric of Western Australia and it's fantastic that they are coming together to craft a space for everyone to enjoy.

"Last financial year, Lotterywest delivered its third consecutive year of record-breaking returns to the WA community, with $1.05 billion provided in lottery prizes and grants to support projects that benefit the community - just like this one."

Images: Concepts for the new all-abilities playground and surrounding leisure activations at the WACA. Credit: Western Australian Premier Roger Cook.

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