Construction commences at Perth's nib Stadium

Western Australia Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron has turned the sod on the WA Government's $95.14 million upgrade of nib Stadium in East Perth.

Initial work at the venue is focussed on dismantling the temporary eastern and southern grandstands before construction of new stands and the installation of a new playing surface begins.

BGC Construction has been appointed lead contractor, with the new east stand to house new catering and toilet facilities; open corporate boxes seating 420; and a barbeque terrace.

A new uncovered permanent south stand will house two large video screens, while there will also be a new PA, CCTV and pitch lighting system installed as part of the scheme.

Minister Waldron explained "the Department of Sport and Recreation has assisted BGC in arranging the removal of the temporary grandstands and the builder has wasted no time getting started.

"The project will increase the sustainability of our sporting codes which use a rectangular pitch and make for a more comfortable and enjoyable match day for spectators."

Minister Waldron added that the redevelopment would boost stadium amenity, spectator experience and financial sustainability of the sporting codes that use the facility.

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