Perth Glory has announced it will relocate its administration headquarters from Fremantle to Mirrabooka next year.
Perth Glory has announced it will relocate its administration headquarters from Fremantle to Mirrabooka next year.
Ross Pelligra-chaired Glory have been based at Fremantle Oval, one of Western Australia’s iconic Australian rules football grounds, since 2021.
During this time, the men’s team has played matches at both Macedonia Park in Stirling, along with its traditional home, HBF Park, in East Perth.
Earlier this month, the City of Stirling approved a five-year lease, which will allow the club to use a section of the Stirling Leisure at Mirrabooka, a sport and recreation facility located on Ashbury Crescent.
Along with this, Glory will also be able to utilise a section of the nearby Mirrabooka Regional Open Space as a training facility for its senior men’s and women’s teams.
The state government has also pledged support towards upgrading Glory’s new digs.
“The Cook government is proud to be supporting the new home for Perth Glory with $1.2 million in funding for turf, lighting and changeroom upgrades,” Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman said.
“It’s great to hear that the club and the City of Stirling will be working together to deliver soccer clinics and school visits.”
Within its 2024-2025 annual budget, the City of Stirling has allocated $700,000 towards the project, which will involve upgrading two soccer pitches at the Mirrabooka Regional Open Space up to A-League requirements.
The club will also have an option to extend the lease for an additional five years. Both Glory and the City of Stirling will form a sponsorship agreement, with the lease funded through it.
Glory’s chief executive officer Anthony Radich said the move would be a massive plus for the club.
“This move brings much greater synergies and efficiencies to how we function in terms of our administration, while having A-League-standard training pitches located on our doorstep will be hugely beneficial performance wise for our A-League men’s and women’s teams,” he said.
Earlier this month, Mr Radich told Business News he had formed a close working relationship with Mr Pelligra, who purchased the club earlier in the year, and is keen to see the club flourish on and off the park.
