Crowds are due to return to the Optus Stadium this week to watch two games of Australian Football.
Tonight (16 July) Geelong is to play Collingwood while Fremantle will host the West Coast Eagles on Sunday.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mick Murray said Phase Four of the COVID-19 restrictions were still in place so the stadium would be at only 50 per cent capacity and the two-square-metre social distancing rules would apply.
“More than 1,400 casual staff, security and cleaners will be employed over the two games,” Mr Murray said.
“Some things will be different at Optus Stadium with hand sanitising facilities placed throughout the venue; staff will conduct extra high-touch cleaning on event day; and payments at the stadium will now be contactless.”
He said that with extra public transport services and attendees to the match capped, it provided the opportunity to physically distance while on-board.
“Transperth staff will also be closely managing the boarding of passengers onto trains and buses. However, attendees will be asked to be patient as there will likely be more waiting time required to catch their service as a result,” Mr Murray said.
“Crews will be cleaning buses and trains before and during the match, focusing on high touchpoint areas, such as buttons, hand holds and guard rails. Additional cleaning will also take place at Stadium Station.”
The Minister said there would also be netball at RAC Arena with the West Coast Fever playing an all-stars team on Wednesday, while HBF Stadium would host a number of local acts on Saturday night at the WA Unlocked concert.
