As the countdown towards the 2025 WA state election begins, election promises rolling in, with the WA Liberal Party pledging $10 million toward a new indoor sports facility in Riverton if elected.
If built, the Rossmoyne Volleyball Club, which has over 500 members, and the Rossmoyne Netball Club, with more than 350 members, would be provided with a dedicated indoor space for training and competition.
Currently, the two clubs have been relying on outdoor courts and borrowed gym spaces, often competing with other sports organisations for access to limited indoor venues.
Amanda Spencer-Teo, the Liberal candidate for Riverton, said she believes Riverton has struggled for too long with the lack of local sports facilities.
“As a parent, I know the distances we’ve had to travel to get our kids to sport, just like so many local families,” she said.
“That’s why I’ve been working hard to give these sports a home in Riverton. This $10 million facility will finally give volleyball and netball clubs in our area a place to call their own.”
WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam believes the new facility would be a welcome investment for the Riverton community.
“This project is about giving local kids a place to play and removing barriers for families. Instead of long drives and waitlists, they’ll have access to top-quality courts right here in Riverton,” she said.
With volleyball rapidly growing in WA, Robyn Kuhl, CEO of Volleyball WA, the governing body for the sport in the state, stressed the urgent need for more indoor courts.
“The seven-court indoor facility, located in the heart of Riverton, will provide local netball and volleyball clubs with the space they need to grow and will give families better access to sports facilities close to home,” she said.
Narelle Morgan from the Rossmoyne Netball Club also welcomed the recent announcement and hopes to see it come to fruition.
“We’ve been managing with outdoor courts and minimal facilities for years. Amanda and the Liberal Party really listened to us and worked with the City of Canning to find a solution. This new facility will give our 350 netball players and their families a proper place to train and play,” she said.
Amanda Spence-Teo, who is also the Deputy Mayor of Canning, will face off against WA Labor’s Dr Jags Krishnan in the upcoming state election.
In response to the WA Liberal announcement, Dr Jags said he will have more to say over the next four months regarding WA Labor’s plan for our local sporting community but is pleased with what his party has delivered so far.
“I’m proud to have delivered genuine support for our local sporting groups over the past three years, including major upgrades at the Corinthian Park Tennis Club, Willetton Football Club, and the Willetton Basketball Association,” Dr Jags said.
“The Liberal Party’s thought bubble hasn’t been properly costed or consulted. Only the Cook Labor Government has the runs on the board to support local sports.”
Dr Jags won the Riverton seat in the last election with a 16.2 per cent swing in his favour on first-preference votes.
The seat was previously considered a safe Liberal stronghold, with Mike Nahan holding it from 2008 to 2021.
At this stage, the 2025 WA state election is set to be held on Saturday, March 8.
