‘There’s nothing better than sitting on Wayne Pearce Hill,’ prime minister says when visiting stadium that has remained a fan favourite
Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval will get $40m in funding to upgrade its crumbling infrastructure, with the federal government joining state and local governments in a bid to revive what locals have called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
“There’s nothing better than sitting on Wayne Pearce Hill at Leichhardt Oval,” Albanese said, referring to the popular grassy viewing area. “This investment will not only be great for the Wests Tigers, but will see Leichhardt Oval continue to be a hub for school, women and girls’ sport. Leichhardt Oval is a place where the faithful can go along and cheer their local sporting teams, and this funding from all three levels of government will ensure that spirit is preserved.”
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