WA Labor to invest $22.5 million for Port Hedland Aquatic Facility

• Multi-million-dollar grant will enable new aquatic facility to be built at the Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland
• Project is likely to consist of an outdoor pool, indoor pool and a splash park
• New aquatic centre will deliver significant benefits for the community

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $22.5 million in a new Port Hedland Aquatic Centre.

The grant will enable the new aquatic facility to be built at the preferred site at Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland.

When complete, the facility is likely to consist of an outdoor pool, indoor pool and a splash park.

The enabling funding will give stakeholders including the Town of Port Hedland and private investors the confidence to move forward with the project, which will provide South Hedland with a new landmark as well as deliver significant benefits to the broader community.

Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:

“A re-elected Cook Labor Government is committed to helping deliver a new aquatic centre for the people of Port Hedland which is why we are making this multi-million-dollar investment."

“The Port Hedland Aquatic Centre is an exciting project that will bring immense benefits to the local community."

“Roger Cook and WA Labor will always do what’s right for regional WA and particularly the Pilbara, which is why we want to help get this important project done.”

Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:

“The new Port Hedland Aquatic Centre will be a fantastic addition to our community."

“I am proud that a re-elected Cook Labor Government will provide significant funding to make this exciting project happen for the people of the Pilbara.”