The WA Government confirms discussions with the Town of Cambridge regarding the redevelopment of Perry Lakes Stadium to include basketball, rugby and athletics facilities. The Government also supports the need for a new athletics stadium in WA.

AnsweredQoN 307Legislative Council
Asked
31 July 2001
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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(1) Has the Government engaged in discussions with the Town of Cambridge relating to the future of Perry Lakes Stadium; and, if so, what is the nature of these discussions and have decisions been made? (2) Does the Government support the need for a new athletics stadium for Western Australia? (3) If not, why not?  If so, what does the Government propose to do to provide such a facility? Hon G.T. GIFFARD

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I thank the member for some notice of this question.  The answer was correct as at 28 June. (1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
(2) Does the Government support the need for a new athletics stadium for Western Australia? (3) If not, why not?  If so, what does the Government propose to do to provide such a facility? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.  The answer was correct as at 28 June. (1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, why not?  If so, what does the Government propose to do to provide such a facility? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.  The answer was correct as at 28 June. (1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.  The answer was correct as at 28 June. (1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question.  The answer was correct as at 28 June. (1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
(1) The Government has initiated and entered into discussions with the Town of Cambridge to discuss the development of new basketball, rugby and athletics facilities to replace the existing amenities at Perry Lakes Stadium.  No decisions have been made. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.

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