The City of Melville is kicking goals for female participation in sport following the $3.5 million construction of new clubrooms and changerooms at Len Shearer Reserve in Booragoon.
The new building includes a universal access toilet, umpires’ room and storage in line with the City’s goal of providing multipurpose facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.
The City received a combined $1.4 million from the State Government for the refurbishment through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund ($1.2 million) and the Legacy Grants for Women’s National Premier Clubs ($200,000).
Member for Bateman Kim Giddens, representing Minister for Sport and Recreation Rita Saffioti, City of Melville Elected Members and staff, and Murdoch University Melville Football Club and Melville Roar Athletics Club representatives gathered on Thursday, 28 August 2025 to celebrate the refurbishment.
A community celebration day is planned for later this year, where the wider public will be invited to see the refurbished facility.
The project is part of the City’s Active Reserve Infrastructure Strategy and enhances one of the City’s important local facilities to meet the needs of female athletes and support the growth of local sporting clubs.
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www.melvillecity.com.au/lenshearerworks Comments attributed to City of Melville Mayor Katy Mair: “The City of Melville is pleased that the $3.5 million construction of the new clubrooms and changerooms at Len Shearer Changerooms is now complete and this facility can now be enjoyed by our community,” said Mayor Mair.
“The City is very appreciative of the State Government’s contribution of $1.4 million to this project, via the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund and the Legacy Grants for Women’s National Premier Clubs.
“The City’s investment into this facility enhances Len Shearer Reserve and supports an increased demand from all sports for non-gender specific facilities catering for female participation in sport.
“We recognise the importance of providing inclusive multipurpose facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles and wellbeing and I’m sure this facility will benefit generations to come.”
Image: Melville Roar Athletics Club president Andrew Angelatos and secretary Tonya Trubshoe, City of Melville Councillors Terry Lee and Jennifer Spanbroek, Chief Executive Officer Gail Bowman, Member for Bateman Kim Giddens, Mayor Katy Mair, Murdoch