Mayor Caroline Knight with Lisa Munday MLA, Member for Dawesville, outside the new community centre.
Construction of the Dawesville Community Centre is nearing completion with the multi-purpose hub set to open its doors later this year, catering to a growing population in Mandurah’s south.
Works are progressing well at the new community centre, which will feature a large communal hall with a stage, flexible office spaces for a range of services, a big kitchen and function area, and recreation areas for young people and families to enjoy.
Mayor Caroline Knight and Member for Dawesville MLA Lisa Munday toured the site on Friday, June 27, noting recently completed works including installation of flooring and cabinetry, internal painting and plumbing, and external cladding. Construction of the 11-bay car park is also nearing completion, and landscaping works are well underway.
“The Dawesville Community Centre is a highly anticipated addition to the area and will be well-used and loved given Dawesville’s huge growth in recent times and into the future,” Mayor Caroline Knight said. “Soon, people will be able to access a state-of-the-art community hub, catering to a range of needs, without having to travel into the city centre. This is amazing news for people in our southern suburbs, from young families to older generations, and everyone in between.
“Thanks to the State Government, Lotterywest, our local Members of Parliament and everyone involved in the project for helping the City to enable vital community connections through this new centre.”
Lisa Munday MLA, Member for Dawesville, said “I’m thrilled to see the Dawesville Community Centre nearing completion and set to open its doors soon”. “This is a major milestone for the local community, and I’m proud to have played a part in delivering a centre that will serve as a vital hub for connection, learning, and support for years to come. The $6.2 million investment from the State Government reflects our strong commitment to supporting growth in this region,” Ms Munday said.
The Dawesville area has the second highest percentage of school age children in Mandurah and is forecast to have the highest growth across most age groups, highlighting the need to ensure services and activities are available for all ages in Mandurah’s south. Over the past 15 years, Dawesville has experienced significant growth, leading to higher demand for social infrastructure, community facilities and services. It is projected that the current population will double to 15,000 by 2036.
The new community centre is being funded by the State Government ($6.237million) plus a Lotterywest grant ($2.650million), with the City of Mandurah managing the project and future operations of the facility.
