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Perry Lakes Stadium
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Perry Lakes Stadium
LocationMeagher Drive, Floreat, Western Australia
Coordinates 31°56′47″S115°47′24″E / 31.94639°S 115.79000°E / -31.94639; 115.79000
OwnerWestern Australian Government
Capacity Athletics: 30,000
Construction
Opened1962
Closed2009
Demolished2010-2012

Perry Lakes Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium adjacent to Perry Lakes in Floreat, Western Australia.

It was built and funded by the State Government and the City of Perth in 1962 for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games [1] and had a nominal capacity of 30,000. Many other events had been held at Perry Lakes Stadium over the years such as the athletics, soccer and rugby. It has been redeveloped into a residential site and the facility has been replaced by the Western Australian Athletics Stadium, [2] which was constructed on the southern side of Underwood Avenue, which opened nearby in March 2009. The new facilities were funded by the Town of Cambridge and the State Government.

It was the venue of the Public Schools Association and Associated and Catholic Colleges of Western Australia (ACC) athletics carnivals and was also used for the Cancer Council of Western Australia's Relay for Life. The opening and closing ceremonies for the annual Countryweek sports carnival were also held at the stadium with most sporting events being conducted at McGillivray Oval and UWA Sports Park.

Demolition of the stadium began in April 2010, with the grandstand being demolished in September 2012. [2]

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References

  1. Roberts Day Town Planning + Design (July 2008). Perry Lakes Redevelopment Plan (Report). Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 Barone, Tayissa (21 August 2012). "Perry Lakes stand demolished". The West Australian. Retrieved 19 July 2023.