The new suburb of Brabham is coming to life today as construction begins on the Brabham District Community Centre.

The Albanese Government’s contribution of $3.8 million was delivered through the Thriving Suburbs Program ensuring the Community Centre will benefit the neighbourhood for decades to come.

The centre is designed to host local events and house operations for grassroots or not-for-profit organisations. The community will benefit from facilities including function halls, meeting rooms, kitchens, storage and an outdoor events space.

The Thriving Suburbs Program is delivering over $317 million in federal funding to local governments and not-for-profit organisations for projects that enhance liveability, build ties across the community and improve services in Australia’s suburbs.

In Western Australia alone, 13 projects are being funded under the program, committing a total of $79 million to local community priorities.

For more information about the Thriving Suburbs Program, visit: www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions/cities/thriving-suburbs-program.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“Through the Thriving Suburbs Program we’ve funded nearly $80 million in 13 crucial, community focussed projects across Western Australia’s suburbs.

“Outer suburbs are crucial local communities– where families flock to settle down and raise children in a vibrant community.

“All of these projects, like this one here in Brabham, are ensuring facilities are fit for purpose for growing neighbourhoods and flourishing communities.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence:

“The Brabham District Community Centre will serve not only Brabham but the fast developing communities of Dayton, West Swan and Henley Brook.

This is a shared space for so many of our wonderful local groups. It is another great example of different levels of government coming together to serve the needs of our growing communities.”