- Halls Creek Oval upgrades completed in time for South East Kimberley Football League season opener
- Upgraded facility provides a quality sporting and community asset for Halls Creek thanks to Cook Labor Government investment of nearly $1.45 million in the oval redevelopment
- A further $285,000 provided through the Club Night Lights Program for the flood lighting of the oval.
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative
The Halls Creek community celebrated the official opening of its upgraded oval, marking a major milestone for local sport and the return of football to the venue.
The upgraded Halls Creek Oval was officially opened at a community event on Friday 19 June, before Round 1 of the South East Kimberley Football League season kicked off at the venue on Saturday June 20.
The Cook Labor Government invested nearly $1.45 million to help get the long-awaited project back on track and support the delivery of new turf and irrigation upgrades.
A further $285,000 was provided through the Club Night Lights Program to support new oval floodlighting, improving access and creating more opportunities for local sport and community use.
Friday's community open day included an official welcome, smoking ceremony, free barbecue and Dockers Shield games, giving residents the chance to experience the upgraded facility and celebrate its completion.
The following day, competitive football returned to Halls Creek Oval for Round 1 of the SEKFL season, marking the start of a new chapter for community sport in the region.
Saturday June 20 fixtures included:
- 1pm: Yardgee Dockers v Halls Creek Hawks
- 3pm: Mulan Saints v Yiyili Powers
- 5pm: Kundat Djaru Cats v Kurrunguku Roos
The upgraded oval will provide an important gathering place for Halls Creek, supporting local football, recreation and community events for years to come.
The project forms part of the Cook Labor Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative, which is driving investment in quality community sport and recreation infrastructure across Western Australia.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"This was a really exciting milestone for the Halls Creek community and a fantastic outcome for local sport in the Kimberley.
"Our government was proud to step in and help get this long-awaited project back on track, so local players, clubs, families and volunteers can once again enjoy their oval.
"With new turf, irrigation and floodlighting now in place, Halls Creek Oval will be a great asset for the community for many years to come."
As stated by Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:
"The return of football to the Halls Creek oval is something many people in the community have been eagerly awaiting.
"The official opening was an opportunity to celebrate this important achievement and recognise the role the oval plays in bringing people together.
"I look forward to seeing local players, families and supporters enjoy the upgraded facility during the opening celebrations and throughout the football season."
