Hockey Australia Announces Substantial Local Artists Support

Hockey Australia has expressed enthusiasm following the Western Australian Government’s announcement regarding the awarding of a substantial public art contract valued at AUD576,000.

Local artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, in collaboration with Noongar Elder Sharyn Egan, have secured this contract for the new AUD163 million Australian Hockey Centre.

Set to commence construction in early 2026, this state-of-the-art facility is equipped to become one of the finest hockey venues globally.

The WA Government’s investment aims to bolster support for both events and athletes, providing essential resources both on and off the pitch.

Highlighting the significance of the investment in public art through the WA Government’s Percent for Art Scheme, emphasising its role in fostering a vital cultural connection within the new facility, CEO of Hockey Australia, David Pryles, said: “Hockey’s High Performance Centre of Excellence is not solely focused on achieving world-class infrastructure; it’s about establishing an environment that unites athletes, fans, and the broader community while prioritising wellbeing on and off the pitch.”

“By integrating artwork from leading WA artists into the precinct, we honour the sport’s history and culture, while also inspiring future generations of Australia’s hockey talent,” Pryles said.

This initiative will incorporate sustainability features, cutting-edge technology, and a strong emphasis on athlete wellbeing, all crucial for maintaining the competitive edge of the Australian national men’s and women’s teams on the international stage.

After Hockey WA successfully won the bid in December 2022, this purpose-built facility will serve as Australia’s hockey base for the next 18 years.

Upon completion, the High Performance Centre of Excellence will showcase an indoor hockey centre, four outdoor pitches, a main stadium with a seating capacity for 10,000 spectators, and modern broadcasting capabilities.

The development of this new Centre is part of PlayOn WA, the State Government’s long-term commitment to invest in community sport and recreation infrastructure across Western Australia through to 2030.

Hockey Australia extends its congratulations to artists Jon Tarry, James Morton, and Sharyn Egan on their appointment and commends the WA Government for its vision and dedication to building a facility that will support hockey at all levels, from grassroots initiatives to international competitions.

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