Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans
Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.
The WA Government-funded revamp of the old East Fremantle Oval site included a redeveloped football oval and floodlighting, a new synthetic bowling green, unisex change rooms, a dog exercise area, a skate zone, community gardens, a commercial gym, café, bar, kitchen and function rooms.
The WA Government invested $26 million through DLGSC towards the facility which is now an integrated community and sporting precinct. Apart from being the home for the East Fremantle Football Club, East Fremantle Bowling Club and East Fremantle Croquet Club, the park also features half-court basketball, and an all-abilities nature play space.
Additional Government funding of $340,000 will assist the Sharks with relocation and fit-out costs, including a new video scoreboard, signage, and some temporary game day infrastructure.