A flourish of a green Grand Prix flag – recalling the triumphs of one of Australia’s motor racing legends – signalled the formal opening of Brabham’s new District Community Centre.
Designed to host local events for grassroots and not-for-profit organisations, the $8.5 million centre features function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, storerooms and an external function area.
The City of Swan suburb of Brabham is named after Australian racing driver Sir Jack Brabham, who competed in Formula One from 1955 to 1970, including the 1962 Australian Grand Prix held at Caversham Airfield. Sir Jack won three Formula One World Drivers’ Championship titles and 14 Grands Prix across 16 seasons.
The project was made possible by $3.87 million in funding through the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs program.
The centre features function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, a storeroom and an external function area, providing a space for residents and community groups to host a wide range of meetings, classes, functions and events.
Brabham, situated in Perth’s NorthEast Growth Corridor is projected to reach 33,000 residents at full build-out, with the new District Community Centre designed to meet the needs of this booming population.
The Hon Catherine King MP, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, said she was delighted to see the project completed.
‘I’m particularly pleased that Federal Government support helped this project become a reality, serving the future needs of Brabham and its surrounding suburbs’, she said.
Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Deputy Premier, Member for Swan Hills, said she was looking forward to seeing the Centre become a major focus for community-based activities in the rapidly growing region.
‘Facilities such as the Centre perform an essential role in bringing communities closer together,’ she said.
Tanya Richardson, City of Swan Mayor, said the milestone is a proud moment for the City.
‘This is an exciting day for Brabham, and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to provide a modern, accessible community space for residents to call their own,’ she said.
