❓ The Minister for Sport and Recreation announces Perth will host the 2010 Australian Athletics Championships at the new AK Reserve, highlighting its benefits for the state and acknowledging contributions to the project.
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AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 — AK RESERVE
Will the minister update the house on the status of Western Australia’s bid to host the 2010 national athletics championships; and also outline how these championships may benefit the state? Mr T.K. WALDRON
Will the minister update the house on the status of Western Australia’s bid to host the 2010 national athletics championships; and also outline how these championships may benefit the state? Mr T.K. WALDRON
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I thank the member for her question. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for her question. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
I thank the member for her question. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for her question. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
I thank the member for her question. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : Settle down, member for Albany! Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Members will be aware that last Sunday Athletics Australia announced that Perth would play host to the 2010 national athletics championships between 16 April and 18 April. I am sure the member for Albany, with his great athletic background, which I acknowledge, will be very happy to hear that. These championships are the most significant event on the athletics calendar, and will be held at the new AK Reserve facility in Mt Claremont. I acknowledge the work of the previous Minister for Sport and Recreation, and I have invited him to attend when the Premier and I open the facility later in May to acknowledge his work in this area. Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr J.C. Kobelke : Thank you. Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Several members interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : The good news about this project is that it was delivered on time and on budget, unlike others we have heard about today. It is a terrific example of sporting infrastructure that is appropriate not only for the top level of athletics, but also to local athletics. It is serving both purposes, which I think is very important when considering sporting facilities. It will be the first time in over two decades that the national championships have been held in Perth. Importantly, the championships in 2010 will double as the selection trials for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. There will be extra significance for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this new facility. The state government was pleased to assist in Perth’s bid for the championships. It is a fantastic opportunity for WA athletes, spectators and officials to experience the new facility; it really is a fantastic venue. Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Great work by my two colleagues over here, I think! Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : I acknowledge that; they did good work. Everyone involved did really good work. I look forward to hosting other world-class events at this facility, and to further development on the sporting precinct. It is a good news story.
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