- Ellenbrook Community Hub progresses with construction
underway
- Project supported by a $3.5 million WA Labor Government
election commitment
- Hub to be home to community groups and
multicultural associations
Construction
begins on the Ellenbrook Community Hub project which is supported by a $3.5
million WA Labor Government election commitment.
The
$7.5 million project has also been made possible through a $2 million investment
from the Commonwealth Government and a $2 million Lotterywest grant.
The City
of Swan has provided the land and $500,000 for landscaping once the building is
complete.
The hub
will be the shared home to an array of community groups, including the Ellenbrook
Men's Shed, the Ellenbrook Combined Probus Club, Ellenbrook RSL and several
multicultural associations.
The hub,
to be built next to the Ellenbrook Bowls Club on Cashman Avenue, will feature:
- a large hall to cater for functions,
performances, events and regular group recreation activities;
- a workshop building for the core tenant the Ellenbrook
Men's Shed;
- an activity room;
- arts and craft space;
- community room; and
- indoor and outdoor storage rooms.
Construction
is scheduled for completion by November 2025.
Comments attributed to Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley:
"The facilities,
activities and services to be offered at the Ellenbrook Community Hub will
deliver so many fantastic benefits to the local community - from a large hall
for performances and events, to a workshop and activity spaces - it will have
something for everyone.
"Our Cook Labor Government
is proud to support this important community project in the heart of Ellenbrook.
"This project is not just about immediate
benefits - it is about building a sustainable, positive and inclusive future
for the Ellenbrook and Aveley communities."
Comments attributed to Swan Hills MLA Jessica Shaw:
"This significant project will be an important asset for the growing
Ellenbrook community in the years to come, providing locals a place to come
together and foster strong social connections.
"I am so glad to see this project reach this
important milestone and am proud to have supported the efforts of the local
community to bring this hub to life.
"I look forward to seeing the City of Swan making
it available to all community groups on an affordable and accessible basis."
Comments attributed to City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson:
"It's
exciting to see construction of the Ellenbrook Community Hub officially kick
off, marking the start of a new era of community connection in a rapidly
growing area of the Swan region.
"The
City of Swan is grateful for the support of the State and Federal Governments,
as well as the funding boost from Lotterywest, making this project a reality.
"As the
Ellenbrook area evolves, our community is backed by strong investments like
this one that fosters inclusion, connection and a sense of belonging."
