Western Australian Government announce $9.3 million football legacy fund | Football Australia

Cook Government delivers on legacy for football in WA

Grassroots football will benefit from a new $9.3 million funding commitment from the Cook Labor Government, to ensure Western Australia’s successful hosting of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup delivers a lasting legacy for the world game in WA.

With football fever at an all-time high among so many young Western Australians following the success of the CommBank Matildas and homegrown hero Sam Kerr, the Cook Government will ensure that success has a lasting impact on the local game.

This boost for local football comes ahead of today’s State Football Centre Festival, which will give 4,000 Western Australians the opportunity to be part of its official opening, and celebrate the achievements of the State’s football community and our national women’s team with Sam Kerr and other Matildas heroes.

Local grassroots women’s teams will benefit through a new $2.4 million Women’s World Cup Legacy Grants program, with each NPL club eligible for up to $300,000 in funding for infrastructure and facility improvements that support women’s participation.

The recently completed State Football Centre in Queens Park, which has been the Matildas’ training base since they arrived in Perth, will also benefit as part of the legacy package.

The $50.8 million facility currently incorporates two full-sized FIFA standard football pitches with lighting, three five-a-side playing pitches, sport science facilities, changing rooms, function room and a main administration building. It is also the administrative home of Football West.

The $6.1 million investment includes two additional pitches and lighting, as part of expansion plans for the modern facility. The centre provides state-of-the-art