Work begins on Force's new HQ

[KenyaQuin]

NICK TAYLOR, The West Australian April 28, 2010, 11:06 am

Work has started on the Western Force's new $10 million headquarters with the ceremonial turning of the first sod by Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron.

The Rugby Centre replaces the facilities being used by RugbyWA - the Force's umbrella body - at Perry Lakes, which will be demolished for residential development.

The new site will have indoor training facilities, including a gymnasium, and administration offices with an adjacent outdoor training area.

It is the final stage of a three-pronged sports development in the Mount Claremont sporting precinct.

The new WA Athletics Stadium and WA Basketball Centre are already built.

"Combined with the already-operational WA Athletics Stadium and WA Basketball Centre, the rugby facility is another piece in the state government's delivery of a world- standard sports park to replace Perry Lakes' outdated facilities," Mr Waldron said.

"I can't wait to see the facility completed and making a difference to the sport of rugby in our State, and to the lives of West Australians."

Rugby WA chairman Geoff Stooke said: "We're delighted to have the project come to fruition and thank the state government and in particular the Department of Sport and Recreation for its assistance.

"The planning has been thorough and precise and the building of this world-class facility is another significant milestone in rugby's proud history in Western Australia.

"It will provide the administrative and training headquarters to properly support both our professional team, the Emirates Western Force, and our community rugby base."

The work is expected to be completed in 12 months' time.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/spo...forces-new-hq/

[sandgroperrugby]

any one got any further details on this?

[jargan83]

Possibly on the website for Department of Sport and Recreation?

[Burgs]

Is there going to be an actual Rugby pitch there or just a training area, and if so will it have club matches as Perry Lakes did?

[Action Hardcore]

It is the final stage of a three-pronged sports development in the Mount Claremont sporting precinct.

[tdevil]

Possibly on the website for Department of Sport and Recreation?

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au...ItemId=133398&

[normie]

It is the final stage of a three-pronged sports development in the Mount Claremont sporting precinct.

The new WA Athletics Stadium and WA Basketball Centre are already built.

[BDAVEY]

ABOUT TIME BUT NEW NOTHING BAOUT A NEW HQ

Where's our f.. ken stadium!!!!!

[RugbyZAP]

Where's our f.. ken stadium!!!!!

Exactly what I was thinking... Why not build a rectangular stadium and have Union, League and Soccer all based there. With their HQs at the stadium? 3 birds with one stone...

[Boomer]

There's a lot more here...

http://www.akreserve.com.au/index.php?id=9

[Darren]

RugbyWA Chairman Geoff Stooke and WA Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron joined together today to signal the start of construction of the state’s new world-class rugby administration and training centre in Mount Claremont.

The $10million facility will house RugbyWA and the Emirates Western Force and ensure not only the best preparation at the elite level but the continued development of the code in Western Australia from grassroots up.

“We’re delighted to have the project come to fruition and thank the State Government and in particular the Department of Sport and Recreation for its assistance,” Mr Stooke said.

“The planning has been thorough and precise and the building of this world-class facility is another significant milestone in rugby’s proud history in Western Australia.

“Going forward it will provide the administrative and training headquarters to properly support both our professional team, the Emirates Western Force, and our community rugby base,” said Mr Stooke

The rugby facility is the final stage of a international standard sports development precinct being led by the Department of Sport and Recreation and VenuesWest which has already delivered a new WA Athletics Stadium and WA Basketball Centre.

“Combined with the already-operational WA Athletics Stadium and WA Basketball Centre, the rugby facility is another piece in the State Government’s delivery of a world- standard sports park to replace Perry Lakes’ outdated facilities,” Mr Waldron said.

“The rugby centre replaces Rugby WA’s facility at Perry Lakes, which is to be demolished to make way for residential development. It will include administration space for Rugby WA and indoor training facilities, with gymnasium space and change rooms.”

Esslemont has been awarded the contract to build the facility, which the Minister said was expected to take 12 months and ticked all the boxes environmentally and in regard to disability access.

“As with its accompanying athletics and basketball facilities, the rugby facility incorporates environmentally-sustainable design initiatives such as photovoltaic cells for power generation, solar passive design, and low energy lighting,” he said.

“Also, the gym and change room facilities include enhanced accessibility provisions to ensure people with disabilities can take full advantage of the new facilities.”

Mr Waldron said the new facility would not only serve WA rugby for many years to come and provide an enormous boost to the game in WA, it would also encourage participation in the sport at all levels.

“Behind the building of facilities such as this is an overarching goal to provide the platform for West Australians to participate and excel in their chosen sport, creating healthier and happier individuals and stronger and safer communities in the process,” he said.

“I can’t wait to see the facility completed and making a difference to the sport of rugby in our State, and to the lives of West Australians.”

[PerthGirl]

Only limited outdoor training facilities, no full size rugby ground and training expected to be conducted elsewhere! Shame they couldn't have incorporated a rugby ground into the plan so all training could take place there.

[Sheikh]

Shame they couldn't have included a new rectangular 30,000 seater stadium (although public transport to that area isn't great).

[jargan83]

Only limited outdoor training facilities, no full size rugby ground and training expected to be conducted elsewhere!

They train at UWA as part of some part of sporting centre of excellence don't they? WA Cricket will be moving out there when the WACA redevelopment starts. I remember reading about it ages ago. West Coast do training out there as do the WA Netball side (West Coast Fever?)

[force addict]

i thought they trained at mcgillvray park at the back of challenge stadium??