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The Rudd Labor Government has today announced $5.7 million to build community infrastructure across regional Western Australia - part of our investment to support local jobs and boost the local economy. The funding will be delivered from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program - the largest single investment in local infrastructure in Australia's history. The $5.7 million will provide funding to local councils and shires for 56 infrastructure projects in regional communities from Kununurra to the Margaret River, from Tom Price to Esperance, and from Exmouth to Busselton in Western Australia. Projects being funded include $250,000 to expand the basketball courts in Kununurra, $240,000 to upgrade the library in Paraburdoo, and $300,000 to build an extension to the Esperance Museum. [Details of projects and locations are below] Without federal funding, these projects would have remained in the 'too-hard' basket. The Community Infrastructure Program is aimed at stimulating local economies and helping communities respond to the global financial crisis. Investing in local projects that are ready to go is a great way to generate construction activity and local jobs. It will also deliver much-needed infrastructure to improve the quality of life in local communities. More than 3,600 projects have been submitted under the first round of the Community Infrastructure Program and the Rudd Government is getting on with the job. These councils will receive a contract shortly. I encourage them to sign and return it as quickly as possible so funds can be released. More projects will be announced as they are approved over the next few weeks.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS ANNOUNCED TODAYShire of Ashburton
$200,000 Refurbishment of the Tom Price Community Centre
Refurbishment and renovation of the Tom Price Community Centre, including replacement of the verandah roof and upgrade of interior facilities
Location: Tom Price Community Centre, Central Road, Tom Price $240,000 Refurbish the Library Precinct and Ashburton Hall at Paraburdoo
Refurbishment of linkages and the facade of the Community Hall and Library facilities, including landscape improvements and installation of air-conditioning.
Location: Ashburton Avenue, Paraburdoo $16,000 Construct Mini Golf Facility, Pannawonica
Construction of a community mini golf facility in association with the Pannawonica Primary School
Location: Pannawonica Primary School, Sports Way, Pannawonica $80,000 Onslow Community Safety Project
Installation of lighting within Shire Reserves to enhance community safety
Location: Second Avenue, Onslow Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
$172,000 Tourism Infrastructure on Lake Kununurra
Connection of power supply to four commercial boating sites on Lake Kununurra
Location: Ski Beach Road, Kununurra $250,000 Basketball Courts Upgrade, Kununurra
Expansion of the Kununurra Basketball Courts. The Council has committed to the redevelopment of the Kununurra Tennis Courts, and intends to use this funding to improve the adjacent basketball courts. Expanded Basketball courts would also cater for carnivals for the youth from remote communities who typically seek to visit Kununurra for these events
Location: Rod Hodnett Drive, Kununurra $110,000 Multipurpose Sport Facility, Wyndham
Construction of a multi-purpose court in Wyndham which could be used for tennis, netball, and basketball
Location: Koolama Street, Wyndham Shire of Esperance
$300,000 Esperance Museum Extension
Construction of a maritime extension to the Esperance Museum to showcase the maritime history of Esperance.
Location: The Esplanade, Esperance Shire of Busselton
$26,000 Extension of Coastal Recreation Trail between Busselton and Dunsborough
Extension of the coastal recreation trail between Busselton and Dunsborough, enabling connection of both towns via the foreshore of Geographe Bay
Location: Foreshore of Geographe Bay between Busselton and Dunsborough, Busselton $150,000 Installation of Sports Lighting at the Dunsborough Playing Fields
Works include an upgrade of power distribution infrastructure and the installation of control and metering equipment
Location: Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
$131,000 Colourpatch Boardwalk and Playground, Augusta
Construction of timber boardwalk and playground at Colourpatch on Blackwood River foreshore, Augusta
Location: Albany Terrace, Augusta Shire of Beverley
$100,000 Access Ways to Cemeteries
Construction of asphalt and kerbed access ways at cemeteries in Beverley. This initiative will also assist with water run-off and preserving headstones from erosion damage.
Location: Forrest Street & Vincent Street, Beverley Shire of Boddington
$100,000 Boddington Medical, Home and Community Care Centre
Construction of a Medical Centre adjacent to the Boddington District Hospital, which will accommodate the Child Health Clinic and Home and Community Care clientele
Location: 164 Forrest Street, Boddington Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
$100,000 Upgrade to Bridgetown-Greenbushes Recreational Areas
The upgrade to the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Recreation Areas includes construction of an access ramp and pathway to Geegelup Brook Parklands, construction of a canoe ramp and picnic facilities at Greenbushes Pool and improvements to Bridgetown Swimming and Recreation Centre.
Location: HAMPTON STREET, BRIDGETOWN Shire of Brookton
$100,000 Upgrade of Sporting Facilities
Upgrade of facilities at the local sporting pavilion, including power supply and water management. This funding will primarily go toward the upgrade of the power to allow for lights to be installed so that tennis, netball and basketball can be played at night. The balance will go toward harvesting and storing the water from the court surfaces to supplement landscaping irrigation.
Location: Lot 444 Brookton Highway, Brookton Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup
$30,000 Development of Diprose Park at Tambellup
Construction of asphalt paths and a multipurpose court for ball sports, including the installation of a basketball ring, in Diprose Park, Tambellup.
Location: Cnr Taylor and Crowden Streets, Tambellup $25,000 Modular Skate Park at Tambellup
Installation of a modular skate park on an unused sports court near the Tambellup Youth Centre
Location: East Terrace, Tambellup $45,000 Holland Park Playground Upgrade at Broomehill
Redevelopment of the existing Holland Park children's playground site, including earthworks and landscaping, and the installation of new playground equipment
Location: India Street, Broomehill Shire of Bruce Rock
$100,000 Bruce Rock Recreation Centre - Playground Equipment
Installation of playground equipment including fencing and shade cover at the Bruce Rock Recreation Centre
Location: Dunstall Street, Bruce Rock Shire of Carnamah
$20,000 Eneabba Drainage Upgrade
Drainage upgrade to the intersection and reserve at the corner of Nairn Court and Morgan Street in Eneabba
Location: Cnr Morgan Street and Nairn Court, Eneabba $80,000 Construction of New Liquid Waste Facility, Carnamah
Construction of a new effluent disposal facility to receive the liquid waste from within the Shire of Carnamah
Location: Lot 1 Midlands Road, Carnamah Shire of Chittering
$100,000 Bindoon Tourist Information Centre and Post Office Extension
An extension to the Bindoon Tourist Information Centre and Post Office to provide space for the display of tourism-related brochures and the display and sale of local produce, arts and crafts
Location: 6174 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon Shire of Corrigin
$100,000 Corrigin Public Swimming Pool Facilities Upgrade
Corrigin Public Swimming Pool upgrade of facilities will include the construction of new toilets, change rooms, office space and a first aid room
Location: Corner of Kirkwood Street & Larke Crescent,(Reserve Number 22105, Corrigin Shire of Cunderdin
$100,000 Establishment of Waste Transfer Stations
Establishment of waste transfer stations in the towns of Cunderdin and Meckering will process rural and domestic waste and rubbish.
Location: Lot 20 Centenary Place, Cunderdin & Lot 7 Vanzetti Street, Meckering Shire of Dandaragan
$100,000 Recreational Walkways
Construction of recreational walkways to connect residential nodes with commercial areas and beaches in the coastal towns of Jurien Bay and Cervantes
Location: Drummond Cir, Leon St, Cameron St, Essex St, Whitlock Lp, Sandpiper St, Shingle Ave, Cervantes & Jurien Bay Shire of Dundas
$100,000 Roberts Street Verandah Upgrade
The refurbishment of the verandah and facade along Roberts Street, Norseman, will replace the existing
verandah posts, facades and roof and improve the streetscape, preserving its heritage value.
Location: 93-103 Roberts Street, Norseman Shire of Exmouth
$100,000 Exmouth Townscape Enhancement Plans
Implementing the next phase of Exmouth`s Townscape Enhancement Plan. The current proposed works will involve improvements and enhancements to the Central Business District mall and surrounding area, involving tree planting and landscaping, installation of shade structures and seating, improved pedestrian paths and movements areas, improved traffic flows, improved aesthetics and amenity, and improved safety for pedestrians, businesses and visitors to the CBD.
Location: Central Business District, Exmouth Shire of Irwin
$100,000 Irwin Recreation Centre Carpark
Construction of a new carpark, including lighting and improved disabled access
Location: Point Leander Drive, Dongara Shire of Jerramungup
$100,000 Jerramungup Footpath Network Upgrade
Construction of footpaths in the towns of Bremer Bay (at Bennet and Roderick Streets) and Jerramugup (at
Coral Street Road)
Location: Coral Sea Road Jerramungup, Bennet Street Bremer Bay, Roderick Street Bremer Bay Shire of Kulin
$100,000 Caravan Park Construction
Construction of a new caravan park for tourists in Johnston Street, Kulin including permanent bays, overnight bays, internal road infrastructure, electrical, sewer and water connections and other associated facilities
Location: 90 Johnston St, Kulin Shire of Leonora
$100,000 Children`s Playground Facility, Leonora
Upgrade the public park area in Tower Street, Leonora by designing and constructing a modern, safe playground including construction of footpaths, shade areas and picnic facilities.
Location: 14 Tower Street, Leonora Shire of Meekatharra
$100,000 Meekatharra Squash Court
The construction of a squash court will provide the Meekatharra community and visitors with access to a sport that was previously not available.
Location: Reserve 38127, Landor Road, Meekatharra Shire of Menzies
$100,000 Menzies Caravan Park Upgrade
Contribute to the upgrade of Menzies Caravan Park, which will include an extra 40 bays, new ablution facilities and significant landscaping to enable the region to capitalise on increased tourism.
Location: Shenton Street, Menzies Shire of Moora
$100,000 Moora Caravan Park Upgrade
Upgrade of the Moora Caravan Park including the construction of a camp kitchen, laundry and a perimeter fence to support the region's growing tourism industry.
Location: Dandaragan Street, Moora Shire of Morawa
$100,000 Morawa Town Hall Upgrade
The upgrade of the Morawa Town Hall will install reverse cycle air conditioning in the heritage listed building.
Location: Prater Street, Morawa Shire of Mukinbudin
$100,000 Mukinbudin Main Street Enhancement
Enhancement of the main street of Mukinbudin, including paving access ways and footpaths, installation of street furniture, pergolas and bike racks
Location: Shadbolt Street, Mukinbudin Town of Narrogin
$100,000 Narrogin Town Hall Electrical System Upgrade
Upgrade of the electrical system in the Town Hall will bring the 100 year old building's electrical wiring up to Australian standards.
Location: Federal Street, Narrogin Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku
$100,000 Warburton Playgroup and Early Years Learning Centre
Construction of a playgroup and Early Years Learning Centre at Warburton Community will provide a safe and culturally appropriate environment where local infants and children aged 0 to 4 can play and communicate in their home language
Location: Lot 39 Great Central Road, Warburton Community Shire of Plantagenet
$100,000 Mt Barker Cemetery Site
Development of a new cemetery site in Mt Barker
Location: 106 Warburton Road, Mt Barker Shire of Shark Bay
$100,000 Community Walkways and Foreshore Parking, Denham
Construction of township walkways and the development of foreshore car parking facilities
Location: Project 1 Denham & Cross Streets; Project 2, Knight Terrace Foreshore, Denham Shire of Three Springs
$35,000 Refurbishment of Basketball Courts
Refurbish basketball court surface, replace backboards, replace fencing and lighting
Location: Slaughter Street, Three Springs $65,000 Community Hall Upgrade
Replacement of the existing floor
Location: Hall Street, Three Springs Shire of Toodyay
$100,000 Duidgee Park Upgrade
Development of a new children's playground at Duidgee Park on the bank of the Avon River, Toodyay
Location: Duidgee Park, Corner Harper Road and Railway Road, Toodyay Shire of Upper Gascoyne
$100,000 Refurbishment of Gascoyne Junction Pavilion
The refurbishment works will extend the wet areas, install new cupboards and whitegoods in the kitchen and upgrade the ablutions facilities including disabled toilets.
Location: Gregory Street, Gascoyne Junction Shire of Wandering
$100,000 Watts Street Enhancement Project, Wandering
Construct a new ablution facility including shower and change facilities for tourists as well as a sealed car park and landscaping on public land in the main street of Wandering.
Location: Watts Street, Wandering Shire of West Arthur
$100,000 Darkan Recreation and Community Centre
Construction of a community centre for use by infant and child care groups and the wider Darkan community
Location: Memorial Drive, DARKAN Shire of Westonia
$50,000 Westonia Airstrip Shed
Purchase and construction of an American Barn styled shed at Westonia Airstrip to be utilised as clubrooms, training venue, emergency transfer point for Royal Flying Doctor and a venue for the arrival and departures of visiting aircraft and tourists.
Location: Westonia/Carrabin Road, Westonia $50,000 Town Museum Construction
Purchase and construction of a shed on Wolfram Street, Westonia to be utilised as the town museum, housing a collection of local pioneering and mining items
Location: Lot 17 Wolfram Street, Westonia Shire of Wickepin
$100,000 Wickepin Shire Swimming Pool Upgrade
Upgrade pool facilities, including replacement of the pool area concourse, painting the swimming pool bowls and installation of a wet deck water return system.
Location: 87 Wogolin Road, Wickepin Shire of Williams
$100,000 Williams Swimming Pool Facilities Upgrade
Restoration of the building at Williams Swimming Pool, involving construction of a new entrance that will house an office, canteen, first aid room and change rooms
Location: Pinjarra Williams Road, Williams Shire of Wiluna
$100,000 Wiluna Cultural and Heritage Centre
The project involves refurbishing the old school site and developing it to become the Wiluna Cultural and Heritage Centre. It will be a one-stop tourism centre and will house the Tjukurba Art Gallery.
Location: 1468 Wotton Street, Wiluna Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
$100,000 Historic Railway Barracks Refurbishment
Replacement of the roof and general refurbishment of the heritage listed railway barracks in Wongan Hills.
Location: Fenton Place, Wongan Hills Shire of Wyalkatchem
$100,000 Upgrade Recreation Centre, Wyalkatchem
Upgrade of the Wyalkatchem Recreation Centre including refurbishment of the change rooms, re- plumbing, construction of an umpires room and restoration of the roof.
Location: Hands Drive, Wyalkatchem Shire of Yalgoo
$100,000 Yalgoo Community Park Upgrade
Install shade structures, seating, picnic and barbeque facilities, extension of reticulation system, landscaping and gardens, vehicle barriers and boundary fencing.
Location: Shamrock Street, Yalgoo Shire of Yilgarn
$100,000 Southern Cross Recreation Complex Upgrade
Renovation and extension of the Lounge area of the Southern Cross Recreation Complex to allow patrons within the area to have 100% viewing of the oval area
Location: Spica Street, Southern Cross York Shire Council
$100,000 Avon Terrace Streetscape Development, York
Relocation of kerbs to provide opportunities for alfresco dining, heritage plaques denoting the original use of buildings and the provision of paving, street furniture and landscaping at the Avon Terrace business section, which is a heritage listed component of Western Australian's oldest inland town
Location: Avon Terrace, YORK
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