Curtin University to be transformed into a world-class, purpose-built Australian Hockey Centre

 The current facility at Curtin University will be transformed into a world-class, purpose-built Australian Hockey Centre following today’s announcement by Hockey Australia that Western Australia was successful in its bid over two other shortlisted states, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory to retain Australia's High Performance Hockey Program.

The Western Australian Government and Hockey WA put forward winning $135 million proposal to retain the Program.

The current facility at Curtin University will be transformed with three international hockey pitches, a specialist goalkeeper training facility, an indoor hockey centre and extensive recovery, gym and support facilities.

The new Home of Hockey will be an impressive international stage for players and fans with seating for up to 10,000 spectators, and the latest broadcasting capabilities so WA can show the world all the action.

The WA Government's successful bid, in partnership with Hockey WA and the Western Australian Institute of Sport, was centred around Perth's rich hockey history and ability to meet the needs of Hockey Australia's High Performance Program.

It focused on athlete wellbeing, based on its connection to the broader hockey community, strong domestic competition, proximity to Asia, lifestyle appeal, athlete support networks, and world-class facilities.

WA's video bid can be viewed here.