Perth’s highly anticipated Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre is now under construction and is a step closer to providing a venue that local communities can enjoy now and into the future.
Alkimos has been identified as a key area of development in the Northern Coastal Growth Corridor of the City of Wanneroo. With the area’s anticipated growth, there is a need for significant community infrastructure that will meet current and future demands.
“It’s exciting to see construction begin on the Alkimos Aquatic Centre – a result of the funding partnerships in place for this terrific community facility in Perth’s north.
“I look forward to seeing works continuing to progress, which will support real jobs and economic boost for Wanneroo while delivering this centre,” Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.
“This is a fantastic project that will benefit the residents of our northern corridor for generations to come.
“The Cook Government is taking Western Australia to the next level and this project is part of that vision,” WA Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman said.
This project will deliver a regional level aquatic and multi-purpose facility that features:
The new Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre will provide the community with a key space to meet, socialise and participate in recreation activities such as volunteering – building a foundation for social cohesion.
“This project is a demonstration of our Government’s ongoing commitment to providing new and improved infrastructure for the electorate of Pearce that will encourage the community to thrive, both economically and socially.
“This new build will not only serve as a hub for learn-to-swim programs, physical activity but will also foster social connections among residents, strengthening the fabric of our community and will become a much loved and valued community asset,” Federal Member for Pearce Tracey Roberts said.
“I’m pleased to be able to share the exciting news with the residents of the city’s northern suburbs, many of whom advocated for the new facility.
“We are committed to providing sport and recreation facilities that enable our residents to lead healthy and active lifestyles, no matter where they live in our city.
“The centre has been a high priority for the city since 2018, and it is important that we are able to deliver a state-of-the-art facility to suit the needs of our growing community well into the future,” Maypr of the City of Wanneroo Linda Aitken said.
The almost $88 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Government – each contributing $30 million and $12.6 million respectively – alongside the City of Wanneroo with a $45.3 million investment.
This project is expected to support 250 jobs during its construction phase and a further 42 ongoing jobs once it is up and running in 2026.
The construction tender for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been awarded to PS Structures Pty Ltd.
“Strong communities need good quality community infrastructure. That’s why my Government is building Australia’s Future and investing in these important local facilities.
“The Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre will become a hub for the Wanneroo community and support more than 250 local jobs during construction.
“This is on top of our commitment to deliver $200 million for more local housing and community infrastructure in regional Western Australia,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; City of Wanneroo