A majority Labor Government will deliver upgrades to football facilities state-wide and match the Liberals commitment of $10 million towards the upgrade of base camps for the Women's World Cup.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Labor will support infrastructure proposals from Football Tasmania, along with building a rectangle football stadium.
"A majority Labor Government will match the Liberals commitment to spend $10 million to upgrade Valley Road, Churchill Park, Birch Avenue and Lightwood park as base camps for the 2023 Women's World Cup," Ms White said.
"We will also support infrastructure proposals across the state including:
- $350,000 for Clare Street
- $950,000 for Montello Road
- $1.5 million for Prospect Vale
- $650,000 for Somerset
- $600,000 for Ulverstone
- And $774,500 for Wentworth Park
"This will equal to $4,824,500 for football infrastructure across Tasmania along with the $10 million base camps promise."
Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Sport David O'Byrne said the funding will work alongside Labor's plan to build a boutique rectangular stadium.
"A majority Labor Government will commit to build a boutique size rectangular stadium in Hobart to help create a pathway to a future professional football team," Mr O'Byrne said.
"Labor have listened to the Tasmanian football community and we believe the infrastructure proposals along with a rectangular stadium will deliver the best outcomes for football in Tasmania.
"Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver the sporting infrastructure they need to live happy, healthy and connected lives."
Rebecca White MP
Labor Leader
David O'Byrne MP
Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Sport
