WA Awards Submissions

SPORTENG

The Sam Kerr Football Centre, a premier 16-hectare facility designed by SPORTENG, is a top-notch training ground with international standard pitches, synthetic fields, and 700-seat capacity. SPORTENG's innovations met FIFA standards despite tight deadlines and weather challenges. The Centre's successful hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM showcased its global recognition. Renamed to honor Matildas Captain Sam Kerr, it reflects a commitment to grassroots football, community engagement, and Australia's standing in the global soccer community.

Emerge Associates

The Alkimos Beach Foreshore and Bathers Park have achieved the goal of retaining and enhancing the existing coastal dune ecosystem and providing exemplar amenity for the local community. Alkimos Beach is the first BeachSAFE community, with its own Surf Life Saving Club that provides family water education programs and the area’s only patrolled beach. Bathers Park has been developed in partnership with Surf Lifesaving WA and provides a sand training area, volleyball nets, a turfed amphitheatre and a surf lifesaving themed play area. A plaza with three phase power provides an event location.

When celebrating 'The People Behind the Places' it is difficult to look beyond Dale Morrissy. Dale embodies a sense of community, collaboration, inclusion, creativity and support in the leisure and recreation domain. He has devoted thirty-seven years to providing places and opportunities for everybody in the community to prioritise health, wellbeing and social connections. Dedicated to ensuring facilities are safe, accessible and contemporary while providing friendly environments and efficient service Dale has also created a diverse staff culture imbued with respect, trust and collaboration.

City of Canning

Fit 4 All is a specialised fitness, games and activities program for those with an intellectual disability and their support workers. Physical activity has many benefits that can improve physical and emotional health. It can also build self-esteem and confidence. The program is designed to improve fitness, strength, balance, and coordination. It offers a safe social environment for participants and support workers. Activities include: exercise circuits ball skills gym-type activities use of gymnastics equipment specialized equipment from WA Disabled Sports Association. Fit 4 All is run on

City of Joondalup

Craigie Leisure Centre is a modern, spacious and aesthetically pleasing venue. Due to significant investment by the City and State Government it is considered one of the premier community leisure and aquatic facilities in Western Australia. Keeping pace with industry trends, the community can now access a state of the art inclusive facility supporting physical and mental health and well-being. Accessible features, high-tech gym equipment and increased exercise space supports over 150 classes each week. Success is confirmed by a 56% increase in memberships, that was not forecast until 2028.

City of Belmont

The City of Belmont Tomato Lake playground demonstrates the City’s commitment to creating spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and liveable for all. The playground incorporates sensory elements, wheelchair-friendly designs, and traditional play equipment, designed to cater to a wide range of abilities. By providing a space that fosters social interaction, physical activity and imaginative play, the City has created an environment where all children, regardless of ability, can thrive together.

City of Stirling

The WA Tree Festival, is a groundbreaking State-wide celebration of trees and the natural environment, that soared to new heights under the driving force and continued leadership of the City of Stirling in 2023. It has now been firmly established as the annual Local Government sector's flagship community awareness and education initiative for trees.

Kylie Van Uden is one of the most impressive emerging leaders in the Parks Industry today. Kylie has risen from a horticultural apprentice to Technical Officer over the past decade and has a demonstrated track record of personal and professional drive, ambition and success. She actively takes on new challenges, has a hunger for learning and is passionate about her ability to contribute to the Parks sector. Whether its leading teams, mentoring apprentices or sitting on PLA Councils or judging panels Kylie demonstrates what it takes to be an emerging leader in the Parks industry.

City of Rockingham

Tredwell Management Services

The City of Rockingham has collaborated with Tredwell Management, to develop a comprehensive Beach Access Path Plan. Covering approximately 37km of coastline across various foreshore reserves, the plan addresses the recreational, conservation, and commercial needs of the community. The vision for the Beach Access Path Plan is to establish a sustainable and accessible network of paths that enables visitors and locals to explore the city's coastline confidently and safely. This vision underscores the plan's commitment to fostering community well-being and preserving the natural environment.

City of Rockingham

Following rigorous planning, consultation and design the Baldivis Sports Complex vision was realised. The Baldivis Sports Complex is an innovative, contemporary, multipurpose sport and recreation facility that accommodates the interest and diverse needs of current and future generations. The Baldivis Sports Complex is the City’s largest ever investment to community infrastructure, and provides a wide array of formal and informal recreation opportunities maximising participation and social interaction, which significantly contribute towards improving the health and wellbeing of the community.

City of Kwinana

The Calista Bike Skills Track is designed to teach young children traffic rules through play. Its purpose it to increase children’s safety and confidence to navigate traffic as cyclists and pedestrians and to empower them to choose active transport. It is located at Calista Oval, which is already home to the Kwinana Adventure Park and the Edge Skatepark and is nestled amongst mature trees, which provide natural shade. The project was funded by the State Government through DLGSC, the City of Kwinana and the RAC and has been received very positively by local families and schools.

City of Mandurah

The 2023 Christmas in Mandurah series of events presented by Ray White Mandurah was bigger and better than ever before. A free event of 30 larger-than-life light installations, roving, and live entertainment and community showcases around every corner, was enjoyed by over 100,000 people across 38 days, viewed by land and by water, showcasing the idyllic waterways and relaxed lifestyle Mandurah offers. Amplified by the beautiful iconic and unique Mandurah Canal Christmas lights with jaw-dropping water reflections, visitors were encouraged to immerse themselves in the festive experience.

Landscape Elements

“The Oval”, the first of three neighbourhoods delivered through the Subi East project, is revitalising a WA icon – Subiaco Oval. Demolition of the old stadium provided a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to reimagine inner-city living, with design of the public realm placing people and environment first. The 4.1ha park area (the oval playing surface and surrounding parkland) raises the bar on provision of all-inclusive community assets and offers unprecedented heritage learning experiences with a dual focus on Whadjuk Noongar heritage and WA football history.

City Of Canning

The City of Canning's Women's Wellness Sessions offer a unique opportunity for women to enjoy a well-rounded and active lifestyle. Staffed entirely by women, the sessions provide a safe and welcoming space for women to enjoy swimming, working out and socialising in a private and secure setting.The sessions provide full access to a range of fitness activities, including: swimming, gym and gym classes and social sports.

Nature Based Play

Discover this active nature play trail transformed from an under utilised railway reserve between two older playgrounds. Now offering nature play opportunities for all ages, from the imaginative toddler section to the thrilling "Timbersaurus" climbing structure, every corner invites exploration and adventure. Follow the weaving crushed stone pathway scattered with small pockets of nature play on a journey of fun and discovery. Surrounded by lush greenery, over 1700 new plants, and established trees, immerse yourself in this extraordinary playground and connect with nature.

City of Gosnells

Koorlangka Waabiny Park (Noongar for “Children Playing”) demonstrates how local governments have the ability to produce fantastic open space outcomes by taking a proactive approach to previously degraded sites by adopting a progressive mindset and authentically engaging with First Nation groups and the surrounding community to weave long standing cultural stories into the design and development of open spaces that everyone can enjoy.

City of Armadale

Gwynne Park is the City’s largest sporting and recreation reserve at 16ha situated in an area of Armadale that is primarily residential and is bound by Seventh Road, Forest Road, and Townley Street. The four grassy ovals are used for a variety of sporting events including football, and cricket with both clubs having over 100 years association with the site. The reserve hosts numerous community facility stakeholders including Lotteries House, which offers family support services, the John Green Centre (care and disability services), Gwynne Park Pavilion, the Armadale Arena Recreation Centre, te

City of Gosnells

The use of the ArcGIS Field Maps app demonstrates an effective implementation of simple, accessible modern technology to greater assist users across the organization record, access, analyse and share information. The app allows for the collection of data across a range of assets, including trees and other non-traditional asset classes. The cloud-based storage and ability to simply access the software as well as provide licences to a range of contractors leads to improved customer service, decision-making and operational effectiveness.

City of Mandurah

Positioned along the estuary in the heart of the city centre, the Koolaanga Waabiny Playground is a key component of the Mandurah City Waterfront Project. As the standout feature of the Western Foreshore Precinct, it is recognised as a regional destination playground and a major part of the vision to transform the Mandurah Waterfront into a prominent visitor attraction, offering a vibrant mix of activities. The playground is critical in achieving the City’s strategic commitments in Economic, Social, Health, Environment, and Organisational Excellence focus areas, underpinned by the broader c

City of Mandurah

The Mandurah City Waterfront Project sees the revitalisation of the Mandurah foreshore as part of our long term strategic commitment and community vision with a strong focus on Economic, Social, Health, and Environment, underpinned by Organisation Excellence.The City of Mandurah sees the revitalisation of the Mandurah Foreshore as an opportunity to deliver an iconic foreshore that meets our community vision and strategic objectives across the Economic, Social, Health, Environment and Organisational Excellence focus areas defined in our Strategic Community Plan (2020-2040). The project aims to

Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre (City of Armadale)

Swim Safety sessions for multicultural women. A program which provides female attendees with a welcoming environment to create a greater level of water familiarisation in the CALD community.

Jordan Caffery is the Aquatic Operations Team Leader at Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre (AFAC). Jordan is responsible for a team of 60 lifeguards and senior lifeguards and the overall operation of the aquatic space at AFAC. Jordan has placed a strong emphasis on staff training and development, providing inclusive facilities that provide equal opportunities to potential staff, and as an emerging leader has made effort toward numerous initiatives towards these goals.

City of Swan

The Ellenbrook Youth Centre (EYC) is a direct response to significant youth population growth in the City of Swan. It is a carefully planned and executed environmentally conscious project that optimises available resources to deliver significant benefits to the Ellenbrook community. The success of the project serves as a blueprint for transferable learning and adaptable governance structures, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in meeting evolving community needs. It provides a safe, supportive, inclusive space for young people to study, work, and socialise.

MG Group

Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia, Matagarup Mini Golf stands as a charming riverside oasis for putting enthusiasts. With its stunning location, diverse course designs, and commitment to creating a memorable experience, Matagarup Mini Golf is set to become a favourite destination for families, friends, and avid golfers alike.

Town of Victoria Park

The Kent Street Verge community planting showcases the Town's commitment to "innovative and empowered people" through a community collaborative greening. Leveraging local skills and networks, the project fosters social, health, and environmental benefits, aligning with the award-winning Urban Forest Strategy. Hundreds of residents have engaged in planning and participated in events which contribute to a greener, and healthier Victoria Park.