Dawesville will be home to a brand new multi-purpose community centre in the coming years after the City of Mandurah received a grant from Lotterywest.
The $2.65 million grant, together with $3 million from a State Government election commitment means the project is fully funded allowing the City to start its planning to create a functional facility for the local community.
Mayor Rhys Williams said the Dawesville Community Centre was a project many years in the making, with the local community and the City of Mandurah working together to see it come to life.
“Dawesville has experienced significant growth over the last 15 years, leading to increased demand for social infrastructure, community facilities and services – in fact, it’s projected that the current population will double to 15,000 by 2036,” Mayor Williams said.
“As the population has continued to grow, the community identified the need for a local facility that can support residents of all ages and abilities to come together, to access activities and networks, ensuring this community reaches its potential.
“Council is very grateful that the State Government, through its significant funding commitments, has recognised the importance of this Centre to the rapidly growing Dawesville community, ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the local people."
Dawesville Community Centre concept plan. PIC: City of Mandurah
Dawesville MP Lisa Munday said the Dawesville community was continuing to grow and thrive with new housing estates bringing a mix of people – from families with young children to seniors looking to retire.
“A purpose-built community centre will help to deliver the services and activities that these diverse groups need but currently have to travel into central Mandurah to get,” Ms Munday said.
The Centre will include a large community hall; informal recreation spaces; flexible spaces for outreach services; spaces for young people and families to enjoy including breakout areas, and a big kitchen and café area.
Police issue 31,000 driving infringements in first month of new AI cameras
Works underway on Rockingham and Safety Bay High School redevelopments
New measles exposure sites revealed in Bunbury
Dawesville man charged after allegedly leaving his elderly Great Dane to suffer painful conditions
Good Samaritan sought by police after helping teen during robbery in Baldivis
Under-16s social media ban now in force
Desperate search continues for missing Bunbury FIFO worker
Passengers now able to use credit, debit cards to tag on and off WA's public transport
New floating jetty speeds up emergency response times for Marine Rescue Mandurah