- Work has begun on the Dordaak Kepap - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project
- Cook Government contributes $6 million to the $17.6 million total cost
- The state-of-the-art project will provide a wide range of facilities for the local community
Construction is underway on the new Dordaak Kepap - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project in Landsdale, the result of a $6 million investment by the Cook Government towards the total cost of $17.6 million.
The $6 million funding from the State Government and a $11.6 million commitment by the City of Wanneroo will see the new development being built on The Broadview, near the Landsdale Forum shopping mall.
The library will feature multi-functional spaces, meeting rooms with audio-visual capabilities, study spaces and a children's activity area.
The Youth Innovation Hub will feature:
- recording studio for music and podcasting;
- gaming and virtual reality room;
- multi-functional spaces for performance, events or education programs;
- kitchen for cooking, education programs or demonstration events;
- space for robotics and coding;
- access to computers for design learning;
- access to programs for audio and video production; and
- meeting rooms and chill out spaces.
Construction and commissioning are expected to be completed by late next year.
Comments attributed to Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:
"This state-of-the-art facility will offer services, programs and activities to a wide range of local community groups in Landsdale, including for youth and seniors.
"The facility will provide classic library services, seniors' activities and early childhood offerings, as well as a unique youth innovation hub.
"The Library and Hub will become a centre for learning, connecting, exploring and expressing creativity. Local youth can access areas specifically forgaming, podcastingandsound and videorecording.
"This is a very exciting project that, when complete next year, will become a valuable asset to the local community."
As stated by Landsdale MLA Margaret Quirk:
"I'm delighted that this facility will be completed by late next year - it has been much anticipated by the local community.
"The youth innovation hub in particular will offer so much to the young people in the area and I can't wait to see it in full use."
As stated by Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken:
"This project will deliver a truly unique and innovative facility to the residents of our City's southern suburbs.
"With the generous $6 million contribution from the State Government, we are creating a facility of the future, designed with our growing youth population in mind.
"Dordaak Kepap will serve as a hub of creativity and learning, with a focus on STEAM education and activities in addition to traditional library elements, helping to prepare our young people for the jobs of the future.
"We can't wait to open the doors and welcome the community to this inspiring space."
