Templeman said the signing was a significant milestone for the state and nation.
“It is the beginning of a new era that will lead Australia on a path to sporting success for decades to come,” he said.
Curtin Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne, Hockey WA chief executive Fabian Ross and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Director General Lanie Chopping signing the development deed on Thursday.
“The Western Australian community will be the big winner from this opportunity…I am confident the new home of hockey will be warmly welcomed by fans, players and the hockey community for generations to come.
“Perth has a rich hockey history so it makes sense that we remain the home of hockey, one that delivers a world-class, high-performance centre for athletes and fans of all ages to enjoy and thrive in.”
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne was also upbeat about the deed.
“We are excited to build on our long-term partnership with Hockey Australia, Hockey WA and the state government to ensure Australia remains a premier, world hockey nation,” she said.
“The new world-class purpose-built Hockey Centre will be adjacent to Curtin’s vibrant Exchange precinct that opened in 2022, featuring student residences, dining and leisure options and a supermarket, where athletes can live, study and play.”
The new facility will include three international hockey pitches, a specialist training facility, indoor hockey centre, and a 10,000-seat hockey stadium with modern broadcasting capabilities.
Two Australian Olympic Hockey players and Curtin students, Renee Taylor and Blake Govers, were crowned sport stars of the year at the Curtin sport awards on Wednesday.
