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Rugby writer Nick Taylor
September 06, 2008 06:00pm
A new Western Force training facility has been thrown into doubt by a multimillion-dollar blowout - because the Government was to be built on a contaminated dump.
The new rugby HQ was earmarked for the former Brockway tip, but The Sunday Times has been told estimates for remedial work to clear the soil have soared from $1.5 million to $10 million.
The site is adjacent to AK Reserve in Mt Claremont where new athletic and basketball stadium are being built to replace Perry Lakes. The Force and RugbyWA still operates from Perry Lakes....
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It has already been predicted that a $30 million upgrade of Members will start next year to provide a much-need rectangular ground for rugby union.
The Town of Vincent has a feasibility plan that would increase stadium seating by 7000 to 25,000 and upgrade corporate facilities from 11 to 30 suites
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