Friday 24 February 2017

Senator Linda Reynolds has warmly welcomed the signing of contracts for the $26 million redevelopment of the Armadale Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Senator Reynolds said it was an important next step in delivering the much-needed redevelopment and she was pleased the Federal Liberal Government had invested $10 million towards the project.
“This redevelopment will provide Armadale with a fully-integrated year-round facility, ensuring the community’s recreation, leisure and social needs are well-catered for,” she said.
“The redevelopment has been a long time in the making and a heated indoor facility is something the late Member for Canning Don Randall advocated strongly for.
“Children and families, no matter where they live in Perth, deserve the same level of community facilities, and I am delighted to have fought for and been able to deliver this wonderful facility with Matt O’Sullivan – I know Don Randall will be smiling on his beloved community today.”
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM JP said the City was delighted to receive the funding, which will see the project delivered to the community much earlier than anticipated.
“Our community has been waiting for the construction of an indoor aquatic centre for many years, with redevelopment originally scheduled for 2019/20, and will now be completed by the end of 2018,” he said.
“We campaigned for this project since the early 1990s with over $4.5 million in preparatory work already completed.
“The $10 million Federal Funding contribution means the people of Armadale will save nearly $16 million in borrowings and interests over the ensuing decades.
“The redevelopment will see a fantastic modern facility and includes an all season’s 25 metre pool, program pool, crèche, gym and group fitness room.”
Funding for the project comprises $10 million from the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants program, $1 million from the WA State Government, and the remainder from the City of Armadale.
Media enquiries:
Senator Linda Reynolds office: Amy Blom 08 9368 6633, amy.blom@aph.gov.au