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We welcome all members of the community to the formal opening of the Hands Memorial Oval Stadium.As works of this multi-million-dollar project come to an end, we are excited to share with our community the final result of this impressive AFL-grade redevelopment.
📅 – Saturday 18 January
⌚ – Public tours running from 10am to 2pm
🍾 – Official opening at 11am
Whatever your code, and whoever you barrack for, you’re welcome to join us on the day for a guided tour of the new 700-plus seat stadium, with food kiosks open on the day. Plus, find out how to get early-bird access to info on the AFL games to be played at the grounds in 2025.
The Hands Memorial Oval Redevelopment project has been funded through:
$6.8 million from the City of Bunbury,
$4.4 million through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund,
$8 million from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ WA Recovery Plan funding,
$150,000 from South West Football League and
$200,000 from the West Australian Football Commission.
In November 2024, the State Government announced an additional $5.7 million in upgrades alongside confirmation of North Melbourne Football Club bringing an AFL home game to Bunbury every year for the next three years from 2025.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hands Oval, 207 Spencer St, South Bunbury WA 6230, Australia,South Bunbury
