❓ Question regarding the future of Patersons Stadium after the construction of Burswood Stadium, including consultation, funding, and potential uses by football clubs. The answers largely defer responsibility to the WA Football Commission and local councils.
AnsweredQoN 8482Legislative Assembly
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I refer to speculation about the future of Patersons Stadium in Subiaco and ask:
(a) what consultation has the Government undertaken in regard to the future of Patersons Stadium;
(b) has any funding been put aside from the $700 million Burswood Stadium to undertake consultations, future redevelopment or usage for Patersons Stadium;
(c) does the Government want to retain Patersons Stadium as a football venue;
(d) if not, what income stream will the Western Australian Football Commission use to maintain its viability;
(e) if the West Coast Eagles do not use Patersons Stadium as a base will the Western Australian Football League Clubs be able to negotiate lease arrangements with the Western Australian Football Commission to use Patersons Stadium; and
(f) does the Government envisage a future for Leederville Oval if co-tenants Subiaco Football Club and East Perth Football Club relocate to Patersons Stadium?
(a) what consultation has the Government undertaken in regard to the future of Patersons Stadium;
(b) has any funding been put aside from the $700 million Burswood Stadium to undertake consultations, future redevelopment or usage for Patersons Stadium;
(c) does the Government want to retain Patersons Stadium as a football venue;
(d) if not, what income stream will the Western Australian Football Commission use to maintain its viability;
(e) if the West Coast Eagles do not use Patersons Stadium as a base will the Western Australian Football League Clubs be able to negotiate lease arrangements with the Western Australian Football Commission to use Patersons Stadium; and
(f) does the Government envisage a future for Leederville Oval if co-tenants Subiaco Football Club and East Perth Football Club relocate to Patersons Stadium?
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Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
27 days
(a) None, however the WAFC have outlined their broader thinking on some of the options for the future of the ground, including indications of an ongoing football use.
(b) No.
(c) The government's intent is to retain Paterson's Stadium as a football venue however, the government would need to understand the needs of Football as well as the needs of City of Subiaco before finalising a position.
(d) That is a matter for the WA Football Commission who are reviewing their business model.
(e) That is a matter for the WA Football Commission.
(f) This is a matter for the City of Vincent to determine the sporting needs in their locality.
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(b) No.
(c) The government's intent is to retain Paterson's Stadium as a football venue however, the government would need to understand the needs of Football as well as the needs of City of Subiaco before finalising a position.
(d) That is a matter for the WA Football Commission who are reviewing their business model.
(e) That is a matter for the WA Football Commission.
(f) This is a matter for the City of Vincent to determine the sporting needs in their locality.
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