The City of Kwinana welcomes exciting election promises made by Labor in the wake of the recent Federal and State Elections.
Significant commitments were made towards vital regional projects including Kwinana Regional Open Space, Kwinana Loop Trail, and a new off-road vehicle area.
Of greatest significance was the commitment of land for the Kwinana Regional Open Space (ROS) in Postans, and $500,000 to undertake planning, which was promised by Kwinana MLA Roger Cook.
Mayor Peter Feasey said the Kwinana Regional Open Space was a once in a generation opportunity to secure the sport and recreation needs for the South Metro Corridor for the next 50-plus years.
“This project will place a regional sporting and recreation precinct just 20 minutes from the doors of more than 320,000 residents," Mayor Feasey said.
“The 47ha Postans location will also cater for residents in the southern parts of Cockburn and northern sections of Rockingham.
“Growth in many of the sports within the City is below the state average due to a lack of contemporary facilities, particularly for netball, basketball, soccer, football and cricket.
“The facility is especially important as Kwinana experiences elevated social and economic challenges, including a high proportion of obesity and physical inactivity,” he said.
Mayor Feasey echoed calls for the promised widening of Kwinana Freeway, from Roe Highway to Mortimer Road, to go further through to Safety Bay Road.
“We welcome all these announcements including the Freeway widening but believe an additional lane is needed now, given Kwinana’s strong population growth and to prepare our community for upcoming major projects and investments in the area including Westport,” he said.
Re-elected Member for Brand Madeleine King committed $2.5 million for the Kwinana Loop Trail’s second phases of upgrades and $1.8 million towards the City’s Urban Forest Strategy to increase tree canopy to 22.6 per cent.
State commitments also included $3 million for a new off-road vehicle area at the Kwinana Mortorplex to replace the current site in Medina, $30,000 for the popular Kwinana Beats music program for youth, and a $50,000 upgrade of the Henley Park Basketball Courts.
Darling Range MLA Hugh Jones promised $90,000 for a playground, footpath and equipment at Sunrise Estate.
“We looking forward to seeing these major projects and recreational facilities being delivered to offer a brighter future for our community in Kwinana,” Mayor Feasey said.