Sport codes come together to celebrate grand opening of two facilities at Hartfield Park
26 August 2026 12:45 PM
The City of Kalamunda has officially opened two new sporting facilities at Hartfield Park, with the completion of dedicated change room buildings for Forrestfield United Football Club and the Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club.
Mayor Margaret Thomas joined The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Federal Member for Bullwinkle Trish Cook, State Member for Forrestfield Hon. Stephen Price, club representatives, project partners and community members to celebrate the completion of the facilities, which will support participation, inclusion and community sport for years to come.
The two projects have delivered modern changeroom facilities designed to meet the needs of growing sporting clubs and contemporary community expectations. The new buildings provide dedicated spaces for male and female participants, improved accessibility, and amenities that better support players, officials, volunteers and visitors.
Mayor Thomas said the facilities represented an important investment in the future of local sport.
“Community sport plays a vital role in bringing people together. It creates lifelong friendships, promotes healthy and active lifestyles, and strengthens the connections that make our community such a great place to live,” Mayor Thomas said.
“These upgrades will deliver lasting benefits for Forrestfield and the wider Kalamunda community by supporting local sport, improving access and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved.”
Forrestfield United Football Club and the Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club have both experienced strong participation growth in recent years, particularly among women and girls, increasing the need for modern and inclusive facilities.
“For many years our clubs have worked hard to accommodate growing membership and changing community expectations,” Mayor Thomas said.
“By investing in better facilities for rugby league and soccer we are helping local clubs continue the important role they play in community life.”
The projects form part of the ongoing delivery of the Hartfield Park Master Plan, a long-term program of investment that is transforming one of the City's most significant sporting and recreation precincts.
The opening follows the recent completion of the Foothills Men's Shed and sits alongside a range of other upgrades being delivered across Hartfield Park to support community, recreation and sporting outcomes.
“Hartfield Park is at the heart of community life for thousands of residents,” Mayor Thomas said.
“Every project delivered here represents an investment in people, in community connection, and in opportunities for future generations. Sport brings people together, and Hartfield Park will now be better equipped to support participation, inclusion and wellbeing for years to come.”
“We are proud to work alongside our clubs and funding partners to deliver facilities that will serve our community well into the future.”
The Forrestfield United Football Club and Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club changeroom projects have been made possible through funding from the Australian Government, The Western Australian Government and the City of Kalamunda.
For more information about Hartfield Park projects, visit Hartfield Park Stage 2: Co-Location | Engage Kalamunda, contact the City on 9257 9999, or email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au.
Sport codes come together to celebrate grand opening of two facilities at Hartfield Park
26 August 2026 12:45 PM
The City of Kalamunda has officially opened two new sporting facilities at Hartfield Park, with the completion of dedicated change room buildings for Forrestfield United Football Club and the Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club.
Mayor Margaret Thomas joined The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Federal Member for Bullwinkle Trish Cook, State Member for Forrestfield Hon. Stephen Price, club representatives, project partners and community members to celebrate the completion of the facilities, which will support participation, inclusion and community sport for years to come.
The two projects have delivered modern changeroom facilities designed to meet the needs of growing sporting clubs and contemporary community expectations. The new buildings provide dedicated spaces for male and female participants, improved accessibility, and amenities that better support players, officials, volunteers and visitors.
Mayor Thomas said the facilities represented an important investment in the future of local sport.
“Community sport plays a vital role in bringing people together. It creates lifelong friendships, promotes healthy and active lifestyles, and strengthens the connections that make our community such a great place to live,” Mayor Thomas said.
“These upgrades will deliver lasting benefits for Forrestfield and the wider Kalamunda community by supporting local sport, improving access and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved.”
Forrestfield United Football Club and the Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club have both experienced strong participation growth in recent years, particularly among women and girls, increasing the need for modern and inclusive facilities.
“For many years our clubs have worked hard to accommodate growing membership and changing community expectations,” Mayor Thomas said.
“By investing in better facilities for rugby league and soccer we are helping local clubs continue the important role they play in community life.”
The projects form part of the ongoing delivery of the Hartfield Park Master Plan, a long-term program of investment that is transforming one of the City's most significant sporting and recreation precincts.
The opening follows the recent completion of the Foothills Men's Shed and sits alongside a range of other upgrades being delivered across Hartfield Park to support community, recreation and sporting outcomes.
“Hartfield Park is at the heart of community life for thousands of residents,” Mayor Thomas said.
“Every project delivered here represents an investment in people, in community connection, and in opportunities for future generations. Sport brings people together, and Hartfield Park will now be better equipped to support participation, inclusion and wellbeing for years to come.”
“We are proud to work alongside our clubs and funding partners to deliver facilities that will serve our community well into the future.”
The Forrestfield United Football Club and Kalamunda & Districts Rugby League Club changeroom projects have been made possible through funding from the Australian Government, The Western Australian Government and the City of Kalamunda.
For more information about Hartfield Park projects, visit Hartfield Park Stage 2: Co-Location | Engage Kalamunda, contact the City on 9257 9999, or email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au.
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What is a local law?
A local law is legislation made by local governments to deal with things a local government is required to regulate.
Is the City allowed to make a local law?
Yes, the Local Government Act 1995 and other acts of Parliament give any local government the power to make a local law.
Can the City make whatever local law it likes?
No. Local law making by local governments is subject to the authority of State Parliament and a dedicated Parliamentary committee that reviews all local laws made by local governments. If a local law made by a local government is beyond lawful power or does not have an Act of Parliament to enable it, the Parliamentary committee can recommend to Parliament it be struck out.
Why did the City give public notice for the proposed local law?
It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1995 to do so.
Why do we need the proposed Rural and Urban Environment and Public Nuisance Local Law?
As the local environmental health enforcement agency, the City needs a regulatory mechanism to deal with nuisance issues that can arise from time to time in the district involving odour, noise, dust, vermin control, hoarding and pollution complaints. The proposed local law continues the mechanism that has existed for many years in the district and will repeal the existing Animals and Nuisance Local Law, and the Bee Keeping Local Law with a single contemporary local law.
What things will this proposed local law deal with?
The proposed local law will allow the City to deal with a range of nuisances that can arise from common activities on land. Think of things like animal husbandry, building site litter, spray paint drift, unreasonable noise, smoke emissions, poultry keeping and bee keeping.
Many people in the district do these things without an issue. Sometimes however a nuisance can be caused to others, meaning the City must have the ability to take action when a nuisance is substantiated.
Can I be fined if I breach the local law?
Not all breaches of the proposed local law will be offences. It will depend on the nature of the offence.
How does this affect me?
Most people will continue their day-to-day activities and not notice any difference. As noted above, the proposed local law continues a regulatory scheme that has existed for many years. In addition, there are some new provisions that will allow the City to act on certain nuisance complaints that previously were not actionable.
Can I have a say on the proposed local law?
Yes you can. Public comment is open until 18 September 2026.
What happens after the public comment period?
The Council will need to consider any public submissions, and then decide whether to make the local law. If the Council decides to make the local law, it will then be published in the Government Gazette and comes into force 14 days after the day it is published.
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