Shire welcomes Liberals election commitment funding announcement for Recreation Centre expansion

Published on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 5:08:53 PM

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has welcomed the WA Liberals’ election commitment announcement of $15 million to redevelop the SJ Community Recreation Centre in Byford.

Shire President Rob Coales said that the health and wellbeing of Shire residents was a priority, so having facilities to meet growing demand was vital.

“It’s fantastic news that the WA Liberals have identified the expansion of the Shire’s recreation centre as a priority to cater for the demand for indoor playing courts,” President Coales said.

“SJ is one of the fastest growing local government areas in the country, and our recreation centre cannot cope with current demand – let alone that of a population set to double by 2036.

“Embedding the importance of keeping active means that the community will reap the benefits later on – and that’s good news for everyone.” 

The redevelopment of the recreation centre has been planned in consultation with stakeholders, including local basketball and futsal groups.

The concept plan for the expansion of the centre includes four new compliant basketball courts, plus room for other court sports plus expanded gym and creche facilities.

With the Federal election due in the coming months, the Shire is also calling on Federal Government funding towards sport and recreation.

“We also urge all major political parties and candidates contesting the Federal election to commit funding to sport and recreation projects in our rapidly growing Shire,” President Coales said.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is encouraging residents to sign an online letter of support for the recreation centre redevelopment.

Find out more here: Support funding for our Recreation Centre! | Your Say SJ

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Pictured: members of Byford Basketball Association join Cr Trisha Duggin, Leader of the WA Liberal Party Libby Mettam and Liberal candidate for Darling Range, Paul Mansfield at the SJ Community Recreation Centre. 

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