The ACT Government will provide additional funding to Canberra United as they prepare for the launch of the 2023-24 A-League Women season.
An additional $125,000 per year will be provided to Capital Football, increasing the performance partnership fee to $250,000 per year for the remaining two years of the current agreement.
This is in recognition of the recent changes to the A-League Women competition including the addition of new teams, more home and away matches and increases to minimum competition standards.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said the government was proud to have provided support to Canberra United since 2008-09.
“The ACT Government has a well-established partnership with Canberra United and I’m proud to be able to increase our contribution to the sport.
“After the Women’s World Cup, I have no doubt there will be added interest in the A-League Women competition, and we wish Canberra United all the best as they prepare for the season ahead,” said Minister Berry.
In another boost for local football, the Estate Development Plan Development Application (DA) for Throsby Home of Football has also been approved.
Minister Berry said work would now get underway on the detailed design of the new facility.
“Throsby Home of Football will be a great facility that supports Canberra United, football and the community well into the future. It’s great to have the Estate Development Plan DA approved so we can get on with delivering this important piece of sporting infrastructure,” said Minister Berry.
