THE WA government has given Vincent council $3.8 million to replace the turf and upgrade lighting at Leederville Oval.
The upgrades to the oval, home to both East Perth and Subiaco football clubs, will help make sure it’s up to broadcasting standards.
Vincent has been arguing for the state government to put funding into the oval, now branded with sponsor Sullivan Logistics’ name, since it successfully held the 2022 WAFL grand final there.
“Sullivan Logistics Stadium is the largest football venue in Vincent and one of the state’s leading grounds for WAFL and WAFLW,” mayor Alison Xamon said.
“It is our long-term goal to transform the venue into a local alternative to Optus Stadium and host major AFLW fixtures and AFL Gather Round matches if WA’s pitch succeeds.
“Our goal is to have the revamped stadium ready for the 2025 AFLW and WAFL seasons.”
The turf replacement and lighting works are expected to start in October 2024 and be completed by early 2025.
Federal funding helped reroof the grandstand earlier this year.
Perth Voice Interactive 
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