$5M grant for WACA playground as new renders are revealed
WA Premier Roger Cook has presented WA Cricket with a $5.2 million Lotterywest grant for the WACA Ground Improvement Project, to help it become one of the country's most welcoming all-abilities venues.
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 Ground.
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.
WA Premier Roger Cook said, “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.”
“This project is part of a larger effort to renew East Perth, and bring more vibrancy into this key part of the city,” added Perth MLA John Carey.
“Lotterywest’s funding of this playground and additional facilities is great news for local families, and will help to make the WACA a go-to destination close to the Swan River and Perth CBD.”
