Netball is the largest participation sport for girls and women in Western Australia and with the expected growth, the need for new and improved facilities will be vital to ensure netball remains the sport of choice for females in this State.
The Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan has two core focuses: The upgrade and maintenance of our current facilities; and Where our sport has identified, new facilities need to be built.
Netball WA Group Chief Executive Officer Simone Hansen said: “In the year that we are celebrating 100 years of Netball in Western Australia, we have developed a new Strategic Facilities Plan which will guide the planning and investment in new developments and redevelopments for the next decade.
“This plan provides the framework to assist all levels of government as to where their investment in netball needs to be directed from 2024 to 2034.
“It is tremendous to see the interest in netball continue to grow and we will be working with Local, State and Federal Governments, along with private enterprise, to secure the investment we need to ensure we have the facilities to continue to grow our sport.”
The Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan was developed in conjunction with the more than 70 netball associations and 900 clubs
“We have used first-hand information provided by our grassroots volunteers combined with a scientific approach, looking at population growth and netball demand. We have been able to develop a detailed analysis of what is required so everyone is able to play and participate in netball in Western Australia.
“The development of this plan goes hand-in-hand with the key strategic objectives outlined in Netball WA’s Strategic Plan, as we look to engage all West Australians to Play, Grow and Inspire through the power of netball.
“We are looking forward to the next decade and working with all stakeholders as we implement this new Strategic Facilities Plan.”
Netball WA would like to thank the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for its the development of this plan.
The Netball WA Strategic Facilities Plan is available to view via the Netball WA website
