❓ Minister Templeman enthusiastically details the $26M redevelopment of East Fremantle Community Park, praising Mrs. O'Malley's advocacy and highlighting the project's benefits for local clubs and the community.
AnsweredQoN 803Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
EAST FREMANTLE COMMUNITY
PARK — REDEVELOPMENT
803. Mrs L.M. O'MALLEY to the Minister for Sport and
Recreation:
I refer to the Cook Labor
government's commitment to improve community facilities and
infrastructure.
(1) Can the
minister update the house on the delivery of this government's $34 million
redevelopment of East Fremantle Community Park?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house how this project will benefit the local community,
including local supporting clubs?
PARK — REDEVELOPMENT
803. Mrs L.M. O'MALLEY to the Minister for Sport and
Recreation:
I refer to the Cook Labor
government's commitment to improve community facilities and
infrastructure.
(1) Can the
minister update the house on the delivery of this government's $34 million
redevelopment of East Fremantle Community Park?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house how this project will benefit the local community,
including local supporting clubs?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) Yes
and yes, I can; and yes and yes, I will! Firstly, I want to congratulate the
member for Bicton. Her advocacy reflects the
advocacy of so many members in this place who very strongly advocate for
important community infrastructure that makes a difference to the lives
of local people. I have not seen a fiercer advocate than the member. She is
amazing, and I mean that. I know that this project was very important to the
member when she was campaigning and I know that what is now completed there in
East Fremantle in her electorate of Bicton will be a magnificent showcase of
community opportunity. In reply to the member's question, the
infrastructure there is truly remarkable. It is a commitment of over $26 million
by this Cook Labor government, which is focused on making a difference.
The member asked what sorts of things
there are. We know that the work will see, of course, the redevelopment of the
football oval and floodlighting; multi-sex—sorry, unisex changing
rooms.
Several members interjected.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : An
interesting design! It has a dog exercise area; a skate zone; community
gardens; a cafe, bar and kitchen facilities; function areas and a commercial
gym that have been created; and, of course, it also supports three important
clubs, which includes the great East Fremantle Football Club. That club has now
moved in. I think the member even helped them with their boxes the other day.
The East Fremantle Football Club is there, and the East Fremantle Bowling Club
and the East Fremantle Croquet Club are also accommodated. This is tremendous.
It means that the communities that both live in the immediate area and are able
to access that facility from further afield will be able to engage in a top-quality
community asset. They will be able to do that in a safe way. I think that the
East Fremantle Football Club and the other clubs there now have an opportunity
to expand their memberships, because people will have a great interest in those
places. It also highlights that, when asked, we
have also assisted the Sharks with an additional $340 000 to accommodate its
needs, which include fit-out costs , a new video scoreboard and signage—all
of which the member advocated for. I actually think that the oval should be
called the ''Lisa O'Malley Oval''. I honestly believe
that!
Mrs L.M. O'Malley : It's
not exclusively mine!
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : I know,
but it still should be named after the member, because this is a great example
of great Labor members working hard in their communities, getting out,
continually engaging with and speaking to the local community about their needs
and aspirations and then delivering. I could go through lots of projects, such
as the ''Munday Bridge'' in my own area. I have been there for 24
years. I could not get a dualling of the bridge; I could not do it, but the
member for Dawesville did. After all the years it was a Liberal seat, the
member for Dawesville achieved the bridge
there in Dawesville. It should be called the ''Munday Bridge'' when
it opens in 2026. Then there is the member for Geraldton. She worked
hard with the hospital and community facilities. There are lots of good
examples, but this is a great example of local Labor members talking to their
community, engaging with their community and then delivering. Well done! We are
excited about going and opening that facility in the fullness of time. The
benefits are going to be huge, but will be lasting, and that is the big
difference. They are lasting legacies.
Again, I will put forward the member's name to the names committee as a
suggestion only . It might be the ''McGurk–O'Malley
Oval'', perhaps! But whatever it is called, it will be there for the
ongoing future for the benefit of people of all ages and all backgrounds. It is
fantastic, so well done, member for Bicton; you have done a brilliant job.
Those people there should really understand just what the member has been able
to deliver for that area in the time that she has been here in this place.
and yes, I can; and yes and yes, I will! Firstly, I want to congratulate the
member for Bicton. Her advocacy reflects the
advocacy of so many members in this place who very strongly advocate for
important community infrastructure that makes a difference to the lives
of local people. I have not seen a fiercer advocate than the member. She is
amazing, and I mean that. I know that this project was very important to the
member when she was campaigning and I know that what is now completed there in
East Fremantle in her electorate of Bicton will be a magnificent showcase of
community opportunity. In reply to the member's question, the
infrastructure there is truly remarkable. It is a commitment of over $26 million
by this Cook Labor government, which is focused on making a difference.
The member asked what sorts of things
there are. We know that the work will see, of course, the redevelopment of the
football oval and floodlighting; multi-sex—sorry, unisex changing
rooms.
Several members interjected.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : An
interesting design! It has a dog exercise area; a skate zone; community
gardens; a cafe, bar and kitchen facilities; function areas and a commercial
gym that have been created; and, of course, it also supports three important
clubs, which includes the great East Fremantle Football Club. That club has now
moved in. I think the member even helped them with their boxes the other day.
The East Fremantle Football Club is there, and the East Fremantle Bowling Club
and the East Fremantle Croquet Club are also accommodated. This is tremendous.
It means that the communities that both live in the immediate area and are able
to access that facility from further afield will be able to engage in a top-quality
community asset. They will be able to do that in a safe way. I think that the
East Fremantle Football Club and the other clubs there now have an opportunity
to expand their memberships, because people will have a great interest in those
places. It also highlights that, when asked, we
have also assisted the Sharks with an additional $340 000 to accommodate its
needs, which include fit-out costs , a new video scoreboard and signage—all
of which the member advocated for. I actually think that the oval should be
called the ''Lisa O'Malley Oval''. I honestly believe
that!
Mrs L.M. O'Malley : It's
not exclusively mine!
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : I know,
but it still should be named after the member, because this is a great example
of great Labor members working hard in their communities, getting out,
continually engaging with and speaking to the local community about their needs
and aspirations and then delivering. I could go through lots of projects, such
as the ''Munday Bridge'' in my own area. I have been there for 24
years. I could not get a dualling of the bridge; I could not do it, but the
member for Dawesville did. After all the years it was a Liberal seat, the
member for Dawesville achieved the bridge
there in Dawesville. It should be called the ''Munday Bridge'' when
it opens in 2026. Then there is the member for Geraldton. She worked
hard with the hospital and community facilities. There are lots of good
examples, but this is a great example of local Labor members talking to their
community, engaging with their community and then delivering. Well done! We are
excited about going and opening that facility in the fullness of time. The
benefits are going to be huge, but will be lasting, and that is the big
difference. They are lasting legacies.
Again, I will put forward the member's name to the names committee as a
suggestion only . It might be the ''McGurk–O'Malley
Oval'', perhaps! But whatever it is called, it will be there for the
ongoing future for the benefit of people of all ages and all backgrounds. It is
fantastic, so well done, member for Bicton; you have done a brilliant job.
Those people there should really understand just what the member has been able
to deliver for that area in the time that she has been here in this place.
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