Galvin Park is set to be the home base of the Moroccan women’s national football team when the FIFA Women’s World Cup is played in Australia and New Zealand next July.
Wyndham council said it was “excited” to announce the team had selected a “premier football facility” to use as a training ground.
“We look forward to cheering the Morocco women’s national football team on, during the largest women’s sporting event on the planet, that showcases our region on a global stage,” Mayor Susan McIntyre said.
“Our city is vibrant and diverse with more than 50 per cent of our residents born overseas coming from more than 160 different countries, we’re passionate about football and have the honour of being called home by Australia’s newest A-League Club, Western United FC.
Council said FIFA will also invest $227,000 to install international standard LED lighting on the main pitch as part of the FIFA Training Site Infrastructure Grant.
Wyndham council’s active city portfolio holder, Peter Maynard said the announcement was another milestone for football in Wyndham and marks an exciting year ahead.
“Our city has much to offer visitors, located 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD (with direct freeway access), Werribee is surrounded by natural beauty, with a stunning river, wetlands and coastal regions to explore and a cosmopolitan dining scene,” he said.
“Players, officials and fans will have the opportunity to explore our major attractions, including Werribee Park Mansion and the Werribee Open Range Zoo. that features many of Australia’s native animals.
“The Regional Football Facility [is] also on track for delivery in 2023, further positioning Wyndham as the home of football in the west.”
