- Dalyellup community to benefit from a $1 million boost to the new multipurpose community and youth centre
- Project forms second stage of a Dalyellup District Centre development
- Will create about 25 full-time construction jobs throughout the design and construction phases
The Cook Government has today announced a $1 million boost to the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project.
The State Government has previously invested $8 million in the project, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - with additional funding now secured to meet project cost escalations.
There was also a $1.9 million contribution from Lotterywest, along with $500,000 from the Shire of Capel, which has also submitted an expression of interest with the Commonwealth Government Growing Regions Program for further funding towards the project.
The proposed scope of the project includes a multifunctional library and technology hub, a youth space including a digital hub space and media facilities, small performance spaces, activity and business start-up rooms, and a senior citizens club space.
The project will provide significant social and economic benefits to local residents, as well as supporting the regional economy and creating about 25 full-time construction jobs throughout the design and construction phases.
This $11.4 million project forms the second stage of a wider Dalyellup District Centre development, that includes other community facilities such as a skate park.
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"The Cook Government's additional investment in this project will deliver an incredible facility to the Dalyellup community - while generating local economic and employment opportunities in the process.
"Dalyellup residents consistently tell me there is a need for more facilities to support community activities and services and this project will see one of the most innovative and exciting youth spaces built in regional WA."
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"This facility will deliver so many fantastic benefits to the local community from a library and a digital hub, to a senior citizens club space, it will have something for everyone.
"I am so pleased that the Cook Labor Government has been able to provide the funding boost, thanks to our good economic management and balanced budget."
