Ron Alexander reappointed to Sport and Recreation top job

2/12/03
Sport and Recreation Minister Bob Kucera has announced the reappointment of Ron Alexander to a second five-year term as Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Mr Kucera said Mr Alexander was widely respected in the sport and recreation industry.
"Since his initial appointment, Mr Alexander has overseen the implementation of the State's first strategic three-year plan for the industry, which has been updated twice," the Minister said.
"Ron has played a key role in the development and implementation of the State Sporting Facilities Plan, which is a blueprint for facility development for the next 20 years.
"Already this plan is bearing fruit, with the redevelopment of Perth Oval into the rectangular Members' Equity Stadium; Leederville Oval is now a football centre of excellence and is home to East Perth and Subiaco; and Tom Bateman Reserve in Gosnells is set to become the new permanent home for baseball."
Mr Kucera said that the sports ministers of Australia had appointed Mr Alexander to chair a group of all directors general of sport in Australia.
Through this he has already raised the important issue of governance of national sporting organisations, which will benefit all sporting organisations in Australia.
"Mr Alexander has overseen significant structural change within the department which has enhanced the agency's service delivery at all levels, particularly in regional Western Australia," the Minister said.
The department has been recognised as an industry leader that provides direction and focus.
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