Bunbury's South West Phoenix soccer club and South West Warriors rugby league club officially have a place to call their own.
Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies today opened the city's newest sporting pavilion at Hay Park, made possible by $2,833,657 from the Liberal National Government's Royalties for Regions program, $335,000 from the Department of Sport and Recreation and $1,579,661 from the City of Bunbury.
"Both sporting teams are affiliated with their State leagues so this gives them a headquarters from which to train and host matches," Ms Davies said.
"Quality facilities are an important part of our sporting system and they encourage greater numbers of people to be active."
The Hay Park South Multi-Sport Pavilion was completed in March, allowing the South West Phoenix and South West Warriors clubs to play in the current season.
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the State Government's Royalties for Regions program was committed to funding community projects that provided long-term benefits for the social and economic welfare of regional communities.
"Infrastructure such as this provides extra opportunities for community engagement and social inclusion, which are critical to building cohesive communities in regional Western Australia," Mr Redman said.
"Sport and recreation facilities are often the hub of a vibrant regional community and this Royalties for Regions investment will bring sustainable benefits to the South-West community."
The new pavilion is part of Hay Park, Bunbury's largest sporting precinct, which includes the South West Sports Centre (aquatic and group fitness), tennis courts, an athletics track, outdoor netball courts, hockey turf and cricket pitches.
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