Perry Lakes Stadium

Perry Lakes Stadium
Location	Meagher Drive, Floreat, Western Australia 6014
Coordinates	31°56′47″S 115°47′24″E
Opened	1962
Closed	2009
Demolished	2010
Owner	Western Australian Government
Capacity	Athletics: 30,000
Tenants
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

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

It is to be redeveloped into a residential site and has been replaced by the Western Australian Athletics Stadium on the other side of Underwood Avenue, which opened nearby in March 2009. The new facilities have been funded by the Town of Cambridge and the State Government.

It was the venue of the Public Schools Association athletics carnival 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.

References

• 2008 Redevelopment Plan

Websites

• Perry Lakes Stadium at Austadiums