Construction on the Newman Youth and Community Hub is officially underway, marking a major milestone for sport, recreation and community engagement across East Pilbara.

Once complete, the hub will include a community library, youth centre, music recording studio, community meeting rooms, creche and playgrounds, multi-purpose sports court, community garden and seed bank.

This major community infrastructure project will bring youth, community, recreation and learning services together in one central, purpose-built facility.

The $33.5 million project is jointly funded, with $15 million from the Albanese Government, $7.5 million from the Western Australian Government, $4.7 million from Lotterywest and $6.3 million from the Shire of East Pilbara.

The Hub responds to the growing and diverse needs of the Newman community by providing modern, flexible facilities and improving access to programs, services and safe spaces that enhance wellbeing.

The Shire of East Pilbara also launched its ‘Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara’ initiative at the bub groundbreaking ceremony.

The initiative represents the shire’s long-term approach to coordinating infrastructure and community investment across the East Pilbara, with a focus on strengthening liveability, resilience and long-term sustainability.

Further information on the Newman Youth and Community Hub and the Shire’s Resilient by Design initiative is available at: https://yoursay.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/resilient-by-design-building-a-sustainable-east-pilbara

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:

“The Newman Youth and Community Hub will give young people, families and community groups another place to connect, participate and access local services.

“This project is about enhancing community health and wellbeing across the East Pilbara region, so it’s great to see work underway.

“The Albanese Government is committed to delivering the infrastructure that regional communities need to enhance liveability and bolster social cohesion.”

Quotes attributable to President for Shire of East Pilbara, Anthony Middleton: 

“We’re bringing together a library, youth centre, recording studio, meeting rooms, play areas, sport and outdoor spaces all in the one place, so it gives young people, families and the wider community a lot more opportunities to get involved and spend time locally.”

“The launch of Resilient by Design is really about taking that same long-term approach across the East Pilbara, and making sure we keep building communities that are strong, connected and set up properly for the future. The Youth Hub is just one part of the bigger picture.

“There’ll be a lot happening there once it’s finished and I reckon it’ll become a really important community space for Newman.”

Quotes attributable to Lotterywest CEO, Colin Smith:

“The grant reflects Lotterywest’s commitment to projects that leave lasting legacies for regional communities.

“The Newman Youth and Community Hub will play an important role in supporting young people, families and community groups in the East Pilbara for generations to come.

“The Hub provides welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can learn, connect and participate, supporting the long‑term wellbeing of the Newman community.”