The Albanese Government has officially opened the WA Submarine Discovery Centre in Rockingham – a new information hub where the local community can learn about Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program and stay up to date on the delivery of our submarines.
This program will significantly enhance Australia’s ability to defend our country and build our self‑reliance. It will also deliver generational investments for Western Australia where around 10,000 direct jobs will be supported over the next two decades as a result of the Albanese Government’s investments in AUKUS and shipbuilding.
Rockingham has a long and proud connection to the Royal Australian Navy and a shared history dating back over forty years. The local community is central to delivering Australia’s nuclear‑powered submarine capability and is already seeing AUKUS in action.
The WA Submarine Discovery Centre, developed by the Australian Submarine Agency, is part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to engaging with state and local governments, and the community, including through community information sessions.
The Centre features interactive exhibits, educational resources on topics including STEM opportunities and WA’s proud submarine history. It will act as a front door for the community to ask questions and a place to host community events on how the program is progressing and a delivering a Future Made in Australia.
Its official opening comes as preparations for the establishment of Submarine Rotational Force‑West next year continue, which will see the United States and the United Kingdom have a rotational presence at HMAS Stirling – supporting Australia to build the capabilities and skills needed to safely and securely own, operate and maintain a fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines from the early 2030s.
The Discovery Centre will be open to the public on Tuesday-Thursday each week.
It is located at 19 Kent Street, Rockingham and is adjacent to the Gary Holland Community Centre and the Rockingham Tourism Centre.
