WA Labor to fund major upgrades to iconic Collie building

• Re-elected Cook Labor Government to invest $1 million in the Collie Mine Workers Institute
• Funding will support critical upgrades at the ageing facility including enhanced disability access

WA Labor will invest $1 million to support major upgrades to the Collie Mine Workers Institute.

One of Collie’s most-loved and critical community facilities, the Collie Mine Workers Institute supports major events such as school graduations, community forums, pensioner lunches, weddings, dancing classes and concerts. Originally built in 1953, the facility is ageing and in significant need of major upgrades. The investment by WA Labor would support a range of upgrades including enhanced disability access and toilets.

Comments attributed to Minister for Regional Development Don Punch:

“The Collie Mine Workers Institute is a magnificent building that supports so many important events in the local community."

“Unfortunately, the building is now more than 70 years old and in dire need of upgrades, but WA Labor will provide $1 million to help deliver these critical works.”

Comments attributed to Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns:

“The Collie community absolutely loves the Collie Mine Workers Institute, and this investment will ensure it remains a focal point for community events for many years to come."

“The investment will support critical upgrades to the facility including enhancing disability access."

“I am immensely proud to be part of a government that invests in critical community facilities like the Collie Mine Workers Institute.”